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Fly Away Home by ChristinaK (PG)
Fandom: HIGHLANDER
Pairing: Duncan/Tessa (implied)
Length: ~5000
Author on LJ:![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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Author Website: Christina_K's FFN Profile
Why this must be read: Fics about Methos and Tessa are rare - or at least I've not found them. This is a sweet and heartwarming fic about a friendship between Tessa and Methos. With short scenes spread over time, Christina_K develops a plausible relationship between them.
"I got my assignment notice from Professor Deschane." He took a breath. "He wants me on the dig in Egypt. In charge of the Alexandria tell."
Beaming at him, Tessa squeezed his fingers. "Adam! But that's wonderful!"
"It is. It is! But... it's not for just a few months this time, like it's always been before. It's two years work, on-site and in Cairo, at least." He gave her a lopsided smile. "You'll have to find a new part-time roommate, I'm afraid. Sorry."
"Ohhh, but now who is going to make me cocoa after my worst dates? Or curry when I am ill?"
"Possibly you'll develop a taste for haggis?" Adam suggested, looking innocent.
"Adam!" Tessa pouted at him, still laughing, but beginning to feel wistful. "I will miss you, professor. You must write. And call! Just because you're exploring tombs does not mean you are allowed to bury yourself in one."
Adam smiled again, tapping a finger on her nose. "I promise. Postcards and photos. And if this MacLeod takes one step wrong, you'll call, and I'll come back to separate his head from his shoulders. Promise?"
"Promise." She rolled her eyes. "But I think I would like to see that. He's half again your size, Adam."
"Size isn't everything. Age and treachery--"
"--will overcome youth and skill, oui, oui, but he's older than you too. So no threats!" Tessa was laughing again, despite the incipient leave-taking. "And you don't get to leave before I finish your sculpture. You have to take it with you, for bon chance.
Can be read here: Fly Away Home
Pairing: Duncan/Tessa (implied)
Length: ~5000
Author on LJ:
butterflykikiAuthor Website: Christina_K's FFN Profile
Why this must be read: Fics about Methos and Tessa are rare - or at least I've not found them. This is a sweet and heartwarming fic about a friendship between Tessa and Methos. With short scenes spread over time, Christina_K develops a plausible relationship between them.
"I got my assignment notice from Professor Deschane." He took a breath. "He wants me on the dig in Egypt. In charge of the Alexandria tell."
Beaming at him, Tessa squeezed his fingers. "Adam! But that's wonderful!"
"It is. It is! But... it's not for just a few months this time, like it's always been before. It's two years work, on-site and in Cairo, at least." He gave her a lopsided smile. "You'll have to find a new part-time roommate, I'm afraid. Sorry."
"Ohhh, but now who is going to make me cocoa after my worst dates? Or curry when I am ill?"
"Possibly you'll develop a taste for haggis?" Adam suggested, looking innocent.
"Adam!" Tessa pouted at him, still laughing, but beginning to feel wistful. "I will miss you, professor. You must write. And call! Just because you're exploring tombs does not mean you are allowed to bury yourself in one."
Adam smiled again, tapping a finger on her nose. "I promise. Postcards and photos. And if this MacLeod takes one step wrong, you'll call, and I'll come back to separate his head from his shoulders. Promise?"
"Promise." She rolled her eyes. "But I think I would like to see that. He's half again your size, Adam."
"Size isn't everything. Age and treachery--"
"--will overcome youth and skill, oui, oui, but he's older than you too. So no threats!" Tessa was laughing again, despite the incipient leave-taking. "And you don't get to leave before I finish your sculpture. You have to take it with you, for bon chance.
Can be read here: Fly Away Home