Mag7 fic: An Exercise in Deception

[quietcontrary]

Title: An Exercise in Deception
Author: quietcontrary (quietcontrary @gmail.com)
Rating: PG
Universe: Old West
Characters: Chris, Ezra
Summary: The reasons behind actions may not always be evident.
Notes: Written for tygermama, who requested a fic in which "Chris has to act Ezra-ish, dressy clothes, immpeccable manners the whole smear".

Comments

[sallymn]

Oh this is beautiful, just beautiful... Ezra's scheming, Chris all decked out in frills and five-dollar words (and the way he tosses it for brute force), Nathan just enjoying the whole mad enterprise, and the way at the end they both came out on top... sorta...

[sfulton229]

Oh such a wonderfully fun read! Poor Chris, getting manipulated so easily and not realizing just why Ezra went to all that trouble so he could stay with the guys. The performance that Ezra gave was just amazing; barely able to stand and just wringing the sympathy from Chris. Nathan really had a great time dressing Chris up. Chris does a pretty good Ezra but only for brief periods; he really enjoyed breaking that guy's nose and threatening the stable worker. Wonderful fic! Thanks so much for posting this.

[tanndell]

I'm glad your laptop has recovered, and that you posted this fantastic fic. It's Ezra as we love him most, manipulative and scheming and absolutely adorable. I loved Nathan's little cameo, and felt so sorry for Chris. He was so uncomfortable until he could just let go and threaten Brewster. And Chris's pondering about what makes Ezra tick, but not quite being able to get it was a great touch.

[strangevisitor7]

Poor Chris he was completely manipulated and he will never understand how and why Ezra pulled it off. Enjoyed it!

[tarlanx]

LOL! Poor Chris!