absinthe is a little like tequila in that one drink passes you by but more makes your knees break.

I think you may be right. And with tequila, at least it tastes good going down...

As for the fic, please please post yours! I've been working on a bagillion other things and may never get around to posting mine (of which I have one sentence, w00t!) so yes, post away! I can't wait to read it!