tpm_flashback | As Young As You Feel by Artemis

Ack, sorry this is a bit late. If I don't put my rec up by 10pm Mountain time, anyone can feel free to nudge me!

Title: As Young As You Feel

Author: Artemis

Rating: NC-17

Pairing: Q/O

Warnings: None

Author's e-mail, web site and/or LJ id: jedilover99@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.com/jedilover99/

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Link to Story: MA link: http://www.masterapprentice.org/archive/a/as_young.html

Reason for Recommending: There aren't a lot of Older!Qui and Obi fics out there, and fewer still that capture the real feeling of a long-term relationship. In this fic, Qui-Gon is on the cusp of his eightieth year, and Obi-Wan is forty-nine. Both men love each other dearly, but there are, unfortunately, obstacles...

Artemis' dialogue is always crisp, fresh, and when it comes to the Jedi, very masculine. Her plotting is clear and straightforward, and she conveys emotion very effectively, heart-wrenchingly, even, but without resorting to OOC histrionics. Her stories are a pleasure to read, and this one is a particular favorite.

Quote from story:

"You want me to do what?!" I exclaim over breakfast.

"I want you to take a lover," he says very calmly as he spoons more jam onto his bread.

"That's absurd. You're my lover. Why would I want anyone else?"

"Because I can't be your lover anymore, Obi-Wan. As I told you last night I'm too old."

I shake my head. "This is crazy. We're bonded. If you don't want to make love then we'll do something else."

He gives me his all too familiar crooked smile. "I appreciate your devotion, but I know you desire more."

I roll my eyes and get up from the table. "We're not having this conversation. I'm going to the training hall to exercise."