Fic - "A Private Little War"
Title: A Private Little War
Author: colonel_bastard
Characters/Fandom: Basil, Ratigan, Dawson. The Great Mouse Detective.
Word Count: 4,000
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Between the capture and the kill, Ratigan savors the moment. Dawson observes and intervenes.
Warnings: Molestation, an F-bomb, general desecration of beloved Disney characters.
Notes: ( Read more... )
Author: colonel_bastard
Characters/Fandom: Basil, Ratigan, Dawson. The Great Mouse Detective.
Word Count: 4,000
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Between the capture and the kill, Ratigan savors the moment. Dawson observes and intervenes.
Warnings: Molestation, an F-bomb, general desecration of beloved Disney characters.
Notes: ( Read more... )
I must have re-watched the scene a dozen times while writing this. Since it's the only chapter that takes place within the actual timeframe of the film itself, I wanted to be especially sure that it would fit. This included observing the removal of costume pieces during the cutaway. Disney did all the work for me! ;)
I have to tell you that I was initially quite flustered by this prompt! I had no idea how to incorporate Dawson into this world! It was a great challenge and I thank you so much for it, because otherwise I wouldn't have been able to take this third-party POV and that, for me, is what makes this a strong piece. Long story short: thanks for the awesome prompt! :D
I specifically picked this icon to highlight Ratigan's fluidity in this sequence--- like an eel, indeed! Glad you liked that bit.
That second part was supposed one of the traditional short epilogues that this series has developed, but it grew into its own mini-chapter. There was just way too much going on there to be condensed into three or four paragraphs, so I stepped back to give them room to breathe, and the two of them just ran for it. ^_^ The scars have become a huge motif in this series (which I never originally anticipated) and I'm so glad that you, as a reader, can feel their significance. It makes me, as a writer, feel like I'm doing something right! XD
I strive to live up to my dastardly bastardly name. So, so pleased that you're pleased and satisfied. Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and leave such a detailed, thoughtful review! It means a lot to me. You're a great reader and I think you're awesome. <333
In regards to Ratigan's untimely demise, I don't think he'll ever truly die--- he'll live on in Basil's wet dreams nightmares. XD
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