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					the average of deviance by rocfankat http://www.oocities.org/devswork/stories/avg/avgcover.html SYNOPSIS: After "Several Devils", our heroines have to face the perils of life beyond the closet door. Just when Devlin thinks she's free of her demon, Monica's back with a vengeance. And to spice things up, Cassie may have some demons of her own. NANCY: As soon as I read this I knew we had to review it. EWOK: Typical. Sex and demons, is that all you ever think about? NANCY: When the story involves a character like Devlin, it is! EWOK: Okay then. *pulls out the psychiatrist's couch* So ... vot is behind your fixation with Devlin, Fraulein Amazon? NANCY: *settles in* Well doctor, first of all I think it's her devastating wit. *sigh* EWOK: Ja, go on. NANCY: Secondly, I think it is the whole "coming out as demon" metaphor in the story. Devlin is so deliciously clever and world weary, and yet taken so incredibly off-guard by these personifications of her own deepest, darkest fears. She's so ... *wicked* :) EWOK: So it's largely an identification-with-the-protagonist thing we're seeing here. You're SO transparent. NANCY: *humph* Speaking of transparent, you're obviously not German. EWOK: Mein Gott, you are a genius, Nancy! NANCY: Transparent or not, I was laughing so hard through the first few pages of this that even if Rocfankat had written crap for the rest of it I don't think I would have noticed, or cared. Luckily for us though, the fun just keeps on going, and going. It's fabulous, and yet evil at the same time. *scratches head* That appeals to me really more than it should. EWOK: Why are you surprised? Evil has always been more fun. CALLISTO: The furry one is right as usual. NANCY: Hey! Who let you in? CALLISTO: Why Nancy, didn't you know? I'm your demon! I'm here to make sure you do something evil every day. EWOK: Oh, like she needs help with that? NANCY: *drooling* Well then, d'you mind if I start with that flimsy leather skirt? EWOK: Ahem! Shouldn't we give them one or two tidbits from the story? NANCY: There's way too many! excerpt: "I could die now," I said softly. The blonde head on my shoulder stirred. "You'd better not. I have first right of refusal on killing you." NANCY: That's kind of like our relationship, Ewok :) EWOK: *chuckle* OK, how about this one? excerpt: "We've got to stop having sex, Cass. It could lead to dancing." "Well, at least now we know what disco is good for." NANCY: There's just so many fabulous examples, and they are all much better in context. There's like a cumulative chuckle effect, once you start laughing you can't stop! Go read. Now I'm leaving, I have a demon to attend to. *lustful look* CALLISTO: *RRRRRROOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW* NANCY: Every bit as good as the first instalment - "Several Devils" - and maybe even better. Witty, original. I'm bumping this to a 9/10. Oh, and I love the title. EWOK: 9/10. Definitely better than average.