'The Pattern' (01/01)

[ithildin]

A ficlet, or perhaps a drabble on steroids. Inspired by a post this morning on one of the winery blogs I read. So it's timely fic [g] And hey, not a crossover.

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The Pattern

San Luis Obispo, Califonia
January 18, 2010

Methos grinned as Duncan swung Charlotte around, both of them seemingly oblivious to the fact they were soaked through. No, that wasn’t it, the fact they were drenched, standing out in the middle of a downpour, seemed to be the reason for their glee.

“It’s raining, Methos!” Charlotte said slightly breathlessly as he joined the two of them at the edge of Duncan’s vineyard.

Cocking an eyebrow, he replied, “Is it really? I hadn’t noticed.” He put an arm around her shoulder, pulling her close.

Sticking her tongue out at him playfully, she continued, “After three years of drought, this is an answer to our prayers.”

“And this is only the first of five storms this week,” Duncan added, fingering a grape vine with a look of contentment on his face. “Charlotte’s right, this is definitely worth celebrating.”

“The more things change…,” Methos said softly, looking over the acres of vines rolling out before him, the heavy gray sky overhead deluging them and all life around with precious rain.

Duncan and Charlotte nodded in understanding, neither Immortal as ancient as Methos, but old enough to recognize the endless pattern of drought and plenty. No matter how many centuries passed, times like these would always be treasured.

End

Comments

[shadadukal]

This is very , IDK, moving maybe. There's really something in those few words you've written. Their experience as Immies really shine through.

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

[idontlikegravy.livejournal.com]

Oh I like this very much, nice little ficlet hon! :)

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[otterevil.livejournal.com]

Very nice :)

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Thankee!

[easilymused1956.livejournal.com]

You've caught the relief that comes when much-needed rain falls perfectly. And the Immortals are perfect for showcasing the memory of the cycles of life.

Lovely story.

Renee

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[ladytygereyez.livejournal.com]

This reminds me of the drought story in the Bible when there was no rain for three years. Makes you wonder if Methos might have known the prophet Elijah. *grin*

Thank you for sharing.

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Thank you for reading :)

[rodlox.livejournal.com]

The rain in Spain out there, lands mainly on the plain Methos. ;)

delightful ficlet. I agree that they'd see patterns and be glad all at the same time.

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Glad you liked it.

[lizbet0.livejournal.com]

I really liked this snippet! It shows how how winery owners are constantly concerned about the weather, and also how the Immortals have seen such times come & go.

(A minor typo: 1st paragraph, 2nd sentence: "the fact")

I'm glad you're back to writing some! :-D

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the catch. Pleased you enjoyed it :)

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

You really pull great a moment from minimal words

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

[kickair8p.livejournal.com]

Current, simple, moving. Liked this.

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[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

I'm glad!

[dejla.livejournal.com]

I missed this!!

Yeah, they'd all know the need for rain -- Methos most of all. It works so well. So simple, so short -- so perfect.

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Thank you!