The Due Reward of Our Deeds by Thirstyrobot (nc-17)
Fandom: Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman
Pairing: A.J. Raffles/Bunny Manders
Length: About 2,800
Author on LJ: thirstyrobot and on A03 (story is linked to A03)
Why this story must be read: The story is a missing scene that takes place directly after "Willful Murder." Bunny has been waiting for two days for some word from Raffles. The longer he waits, the more annoyed and hurt he gets, and when Raffles does finally show up, the two of them have a showdown. The story must be read for its remarkable insight into the relationship between the cracksman and his faithful accomplice and companion.
An excerpt:
"The hand came down again and would not be shrugged off without a much greater fight. My back was up; I struggled. Raffles locked an arm across my chest, laughing in my ear, too warm and too close, and even in anger I was not immune. I would have given anything to be out of that hold, and anything to stay within it. Even my elbow connecting sharply with his ribs did not free me. I got only a grunt for my trouble and another arm vice-like round my waist."
The Due Reward of Our Deeds
Pairing: A.J. Raffles/Bunny Manders
Length: About 2,800
Author on LJ: thirstyrobot and on A03 (story is linked to A03)
Why this story must be read: The story is a missing scene that takes place directly after "Willful Murder." Bunny has been waiting for two days for some word from Raffles. The longer he waits, the more annoyed and hurt he gets, and when Raffles does finally show up, the two of them have a showdown. The story must be read for its remarkable insight into the relationship between the cracksman and his faithful accomplice and companion.
An excerpt:
"The hand came down again and would not be shrugged off without a much greater fight. My back was up; I struggled. Raffles locked an arm across my chest, laughing in my ear, too warm and too close, and even in anger I was not immune. I would have given anything to be out of that hold, and anything to stay within it. Even my elbow connecting sharply with his ribs did not free me. I got only a grunt for my trouble and another arm vice-like round my waist."
The Due Reward of Our Deeds