Title: New York, New York XV and XVI Pairing: Snape/Lupin Challenge: one…two…three Word Count: 100 Rating: NC-17 (overall) Warnings: explicit sex, references to rape and terrorism (September 11, 2001) Summary: Remus survived the worst terrorist attack in American history. Severus found him in the ruins. Can their new relationship survive the aftermath? Note: This takes place immediately after New York Minute, as in "about half an hour later."
"One problem with the Temple of Dendur." Jaruzelski stabbed at a map of Manhattan. "It's not a freestanding building. It's in the Metropolitan Museum."
"It's the oldest structure in New York." Jane sketched a pattern above the map. A golden stone temple bloomed in midair. "Not only that, it's dedicated to Isis, patron of magic. It's a way to get into the museum."
"Why? It's not a financial - "
"It's a major tourist attraction. Maximum body count."
"Jane, I - "
Severus rubbed his forehead as the WFBI agents quarreled. Remus edged his chair over until their legs touched.
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Two minutes passed. Remus yawned. "It was on the conference program as an optional activity."
Severus frowned. "The Temple? Why?"
Remus shook his head slightly. "Not sure. I wasn't on the recreation committee." He stifled another yawn and tasted the wretched coffee.
"Afterwards we were supposed to go to the magical quarter of New York for dinner. There's an apparation point in the Egyptian Wing, supposedly."
"Apparation point? To where?" Severus grabbed his hand. "Somewhere else?"
"I'm not sure." Remus sat up, suddenly alert again. "Do you think - ?"
"I do," said Severus, and signaled to the WFBI agents.