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American airports were his favourite. They weren’t any more pleasant than others, and certainly not more efficient. But they were more free. Not in a freedom of religion or freedom from oppression sense, though Daniel appreciated those. More free in the sense that those speaking foreign tongues often believed no one around would understand them.

His obliviousness to the French woman was endearing, of course.

I just stumbled onto this story and I'm so glad I did. I think my appreciation of it is enhanced by the fact that last week I spent time in several international airport terminals (three, to be precise). I kept trying to identify the languages I heard, but failed miserably.
I can imagine Daniel listening in on conversations. It's nice to see someone explore Daniel's linguistic skills (which are often ignored on the show). And the mood you set is really charming: intriguing and exotic in a relaxed sort of way. You manage to set the mood without wasting words on unnecessary description, which is hard to do.
I wondered if the French woman was referring to Daniel all along, so I was amused by the ending. Daniel's so cute when he's oblivious. *grin*

aww, that's a fun little story! makes me wish i could speak that many languages... and I agree with the french woman, wholeheartedly! very well written, especially how you characterized the languages

Very nice! I can totally see Daniel soaking in all of the conversations around him.

that. was. classic! so brilliant!! lol, awesome! i was going... its him, right/ shes talking about him? ans then it moved on and i went, meh, oh well, and then you brought it back so brilliantly... lol, well done, so good :D

Ah, finally got around to reading more of your writing, and I'm glad I did. This is beautifully written. You've captured Daniel's character so well here. Listening to people of other tongues and trying to understand them is just so ... him. As is the not realizing right away that the French woman was referring to him (love her line at the end!). And Sam/Daniel fluff - can't get any better than that. ;)

Great job, Thrae.

Daniel not realizing the French woman was talking about him is very true to the character. He's so blind to how cute he is.

That was a lovely, well written piece of fluff. I really liked it :)

Very pretty.
How dare Daniel not be up on Bengali? (: Is it actually a common language, or is Daniel just being to sensitive?
I wanna see the Mile-High Club ending!

This story is utterly charming...quite beautiful in its mood and characterization.

LOVE it!

What soothing meditative fluff and I love the French twist! Very enjoyable! Keep writing!

I'm glad I stopped by today :) That was so adorable, and totally sweet. Your Daniel (and Sam too) was so in character, and it was a pure joy to read. Thank you for sharing such lovely, fluffy story, you really made my day, thank you!!

This was great, Daniel's thoughts and the languages both. He's so adorable in his obliviousness about whom the French woman is talking about! :)

Poor Daniel... Ah, well, ignorance is bliss, he would turn such a *bright* shade of red if he ever realized the french woman was talking about *him*... :D

Great short story, and so very true and in character for Daniel. I can really see him doing something like this. Good Work!