A/N: This theme is short and sweet, but considering this was a new attempt at a writing style, it fits. I'm pleased with how this came out. Enjoy!
"…": characters talking to each other
'…': characters talking to themselves
(…): extra facts about something in the story
(Takes place during "Stranger Within, Part 1")
Theme 26: Moonlight
Five miles outside Rootcore, Briarwood Forest, November 15, 2006, 4:25 am – Briarwood, CA, USA
"V?"
"Yeah?"
"Why are you out here?" A shrug.
"I could ask you the same, Xander."
"I asked first." Sardonic amusement.
"True, but I'm the victim here. Where are my rights?" A low chuckle spilled into the early morning wind.
"I see." A rustle followed by the sound of a body hitting the ground was heard. "You okay?"
"Fine."
"Liar."
"Are you calling me a liar?"
"I call 'em as I see 'em."
"Bull."
"Right back at you, V, because I honestly expected you to be the best. Since day one of this little experience you've been laid back than vicious; stoic and –"
"Flirting, Xander? I'm beyond flattered, but it's just the moonlight and me right now."
"… I see."
...
"What's so interesting about the moonlight?"
"... It'll sound stupid."
"V, since when have I made fun of you for something stupid sounding?" Silence and a look. "... Never mind. Anyway, tell me."
"I feel closer to my powers out here, as if the winds are trying to tell me something but there's a barrier between us. The daylight doesn't do the same thing."
"Interesting. I get the same feeling from the earth at times."
"Freaky, huh?"
"Definitely."
"Xan?"
"Hmm?"
"Don't take this the wrong way," a snort was heard, "but, I feel better in the moonlight, here... with you."
"... Same here, V. Same here."