A Scary Phantom of Vulnerability [NCIS Sydney fanfic, DeShawn & Evie, ~2k words]
Sometimes one insignificant exchange between characters sparks a headcanon. And sometimes it takes a whole season and then some, for that headcanon to sprout into fanfic.
The exchange? This one from 1x02 “Snakes in the Grass”:
“Can you walk normal, for God’s sake?” “This is my normal walk.” “Really? You should probably see someone about it, then.” ~ Evie and Dee in 1x02
The fic is here: A Scary Phantom of Vulnerability
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Evie is determined to fix things between her and DeShawn. The whole team really, but when she comes into their headquarters the next day, Mackey welcomes her with her usual nod and a lopsided smile, Rosie hands her coffee and JD cracks a joke she doesn’t know if she should laugh or cry about. Classic JD. Blue is a smidge shier than usual, but she tries to smile all the same, and Evie knows that as the day goes by and if she acts normal, they will be dardy again. It’s only DeShawn who’s still treating her like she’s air.
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He should talk to Evie. She looks so miserable, fidgeting with that emu feathers pendant she keeps on her desk. But DeShawn knows that today is not a good day to do that. There’s tension between them, some anger and resentment and it’s not just Evie who’s at fault; he crossed the line too. He needs a clear head to have that conversation. He wants to do it right; he owes her that much. Today his head is filled with noise.