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Musicality by trillingstar (PG-13)
Fandom: NCIS: Los Angeles
Pairing: Sam Hanna/G. Callen (not explicit)
Length: ~3600 words
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trillingstar
Author Website: Fic and Art on LJ
Why this must be read: Sometimes a story fools you--you think it's going to be one thing, and then it reveals itself to be something else entirely. "Musicality" is one of those stories. At first glance, it's a bit of insight into the workings of the NCIS: LA crew on the job. Dom's still new, and Sam's guiding him through their undercover gig.
But where the story really shines is in its subtlety. It's really about Sam--what he wants, what he needs. How he finds himself through music. It's all that I love best about jazz scenes--getting lost in the music, smoky air and smoky sound, something like longing in every note. Don't overlook this piece--it's a wonderful gem.
G thinks Sam's nuts for living above a nightclub. Too loud, G said. Too screechy.
Sam forgave him after a while. The real reason is that there aren't enough escape routes for G's liking. It's not the safest neighborhood, but the garage is secure, and the whole block's covered by security cameras from neighboring businesses. Sam couldn't pass up the chance to go to sleep each night listening to the music coming up through the floorboards. Sometimes he's even luckier and G's quick, light breaths are part of the performance.
He used to worry that this hobby could compromise him as an undercover agent, but he always comes in late and doesn't stay too long. It's not as though he's Coltrane or Charlie Parker, packing the club night after night. This is his therapy, how he unwinds and shakes off the week. Anyway, Hetty knows. She asked his opinion on a vintage Conn New Wonder tenor sax with a mother-of-pearl touchpiece exactly one week after she took over from Mace, so clearly she knows what Sam does with his down time.
Some people write about their lives, or paint, or dance. One of his best friends from the SEALs is an amateur chef. Everyone has their creative outlets. Sam embraces music.
Read the story: Musicality
And don't forget to feedback the author!
Pairing: Sam Hanna/G. Callen (not explicit)
Length: ~3600 words
Author on LJ:
trillingstarAuthor Website: Fic and Art on LJ
Why this must be read: Sometimes a story fools you--you think it's going to be one thing, and then it reveals itself to be something else entirely. "Musicality" is one of those stories. At first glance, it's a bit of insight into the workings of the NCIS: LA crew on the job. Dom's still new, and Sam's guiding him through their undercover gig.
But where the story really shines is in its subtlety. It's really about Sam--what he wants, what he needs. How he finds himself through music. It's all that I love best about jazz scenes--getting lost in the music, smoky air and smoky sound, something like longing in every note. Don't overlook this piece--it's a wonderful gem.
G thinks Sam's nuts for living above a nightclub. Too loud, G said. Too screechy.
Sam forgave him after a while. The real reason is that there aren't enough escape routes for G's liking. It's not the safest neighborhood, but the garage is secure, and the whole block's covered by security cameras from neighboring businesses. Sam couldn't pass up the chance to go to sleep each night listening to the music coming up through the floorboards. Sometimes he's even luckier and G's quick, light breaths are part of the performance.
He used to worry that this hobby could compromise him as an undercover agent, but he always comes in late and doesn't stay too long. It's not as though he's Coltrane or Charlie Parker, packing the club night after night. This is his therapy, how he unwinds and shakes off the week. Anyway, Hetty knows. She asked his opinion on a vintage Conn New Wonder tenor sax with a mother-of-pearl touchpiece exactly one week after she took over from Mace, so clearly she knows what Sam does with his down time.
Some people write about their lives, or paint, or dance. One of his best friends from the SEALs is an amateur chef. Everyone has their creative outlets. Sam embraces music.
Read the story: Musicality
And don't forget to feedback the author!
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