Diversions & Digressions | fanfiction by mara
In Flight
In Flight
by Mara
Summary: Jean finds that train rides are good places to think deep thoughts.
CONTINUITY: X2 didn’t happen, okay?
NOTES: This is based on a Challenge in a Can from
http://www.dymphna.net/challenge/: Jean/bittersweet/jewelry. Tremendous thanks
are due to Domenika, Naomi K., and Victoria P., all of whom provided assistance
on New York commuter trains to this Washington-area commuter. This story [...]
Yamim Nora’im (Days of Awe)
Yamim Nora’im (Days of Awe)
by Mara
Summary: The Rosh Hashana sermon of Rabbi Jacob Bloom of Congregation Beth Tikva.
Story Notes:
At the end, you will find a glossary of any terms related to Judaism not already translated in the text. Also, I should note that The Rabbinical Assembly’s statement is almost a direct quote, but not quite. [...]
From Our Dissension
From Our Dissension
by Mara
Summary: Often both sides of an argument seem clear-cut to the participants.
CONTINUITY/SPOILERS: X3 spoilers ahoy! Be aware, however, that in my
version of X3, the Phoenix storyline *didn’t* happen.
NOTES: This story is MsCongeniality’s fault, for giving me the idea
while we were discussing the multitude of scenes missing from X3.
Thanks to Minisinoo and Xandri [...]
Flirting With Objects
Flirting With Objects
by Mara
Summary: When Scott loses a bet to Jean, she comes up with a…unique way for
him to pay up.
Author’s Chapter Notes:
The title is from an essay by Jean Baudrillard. Heh. Thanks to Medie,
Cassie, Trollprincess, KayJay, Yahtzee, Blue_braces, Tasha, my mother, and most
especially Mo for answering my questions.
This was written for Kalimando in the [...]
Point of Departure
Point of Departure
by Mara
Summary: “An involuntary return to the point of departure is, without doubt, the
most disturbing of all journeys.”
Author’s Chapter Notes:
This story is for Tommygirl (storydivagirl) for the 2006 XMM Ficathon.
Thanks to Lilacsigil for research assistance. And my undying gratitude goes to
Seema and Blue Braces for their betas, which pointed out all the bits [...]
Death of the Heart
Death of the Heart
by Mara
Summary: Henry McCoy brings a patient to Gregory House with a mysterious illness.
Story Notes:
I’m *not* a medical professional. I did as much research as possible, but I can’t guarantee accurate medicine. Thanks very much to Naomi for her valiant duties as beta. However, since I managed to lose many of her [...]