That would be a slash fic challenge for canon freaks: write a love scene for Messala and Ben Hur, in script format, that totally rings true with the movie. Actually, it would have to be what happens after they drink, when the camera just shows the crossed beams with their two javelins in - what a symbol! I actually gasped at that when I re-watched the movie just now. In fact, the crossed beams where their javelins were turn up again and in again in situations that are about their emotional connection while their love turns so very, very sour.
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That would be a slash fic challenge for canon freaks: write a love scene for Messala and Ben Hur, in script format, that totally rings true with the movie. Actually, it would have to be what happens after they drink, when the camera just shows the crossed beams with their two javelins in - what a symbol! I actually gasped at that when I re-watched the movie just now. In fact, the crossed beams where their javelins were turn up again and in again in situations that are about their emotional connection while their love turns so very, very sour.