Keeping in mind that Angel only knew the 17-year old Xander -- and in Sunnydale the thoughts he'd take least interest in would be that of the disaffected teenaged boy. Presumably, Angel would consider a post-Chosen Xander to have more perspective and might be more inclined to listen to him. If he had to.
Far be it from me to rain on the fic parade, but there are some conversations that guys just don't have... (In the case Angel & Xander, there are many conversations they will not have...)
I know that's pretty limiting when we get to fanfic, where the world is your sandbox. If this conversation is the primary point of the fic, then you have to explain why/how they'd even go there. If can be worked around, then I'd say "leave it out"
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Date: 2012-01-31 06:04 pm (UTC)Far be it from me to rain on the fic parade, but there are some conversations that guys just don't have... (In the case Angel & Xander, there are many conversations they will not have...)
I know that's pretty limiting when we get to fanfic, where the world is your sandbox. If this conversation is the primary point of the fic, then you have to explain why/how they'd even go there. If can be worked around, then I'd say "leave it out"