Slash fic: Daredevil's Dilemma 4

[cupidsbow]

Title: Daredevil's Dilemma 4
Author: cupidsbow
Fandom: Afflection
Pairing: Matt Damon/Ben Affleck
Rating: R
For: Flist 200 celebration.
Thanks: To scotsnow, fran_de_sales and vegetariansushi for the superfast beta-reads, and excellent feedback.
Disclaimer: 100% make believe.
Previous Episodes: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.

Comments

[jocondite]

I like denial! And angst! *rolls all over it*

This is very, very well-handled. I like it a helluva lot.

I have Harry Potter bandaids Hee hee! *is five*

It feels very real and natural - not the instantaneous one-kiss-converts-from-straight-to-gay slash that's often written. They just act like guys, and that's so good.
I like the out of synch structure, too - it creates a lot of extra oh-noes-it's-going-to-turn-out-badly tension.

*licks fic* Realistic denial is so my crack, even if it's Afflection. Mmm.

*<3s you OMG*

[cupidsbow]

Thank you, honey. I'm actually feeling all happy now this is finally posted. I'm all bouncy and full of ideas for the next episode. I'm not ready to start writing yet, as it needs a bit more thought, but I'm really looking forward to it. I have all these *terrible* puns in my head that the boys are saying to each other. I keep snickering and Scot keeps looking at me funny.

Although obviously I have an ego the size of a small moon, because I thought more people might have things to say about this ep.

*shrugs*

At least I can reply to everyone properly without feeling overwhelmed :)

I like the out of synch structure, too - it creates a lot of extra oh-noes-it's-going-to-turn-out-badly tension.

You know, the more I write, the more I'm falling in love with non-chron. Did you see BSG last night--the Starbuck episode? Brilliant, brilliant writing!

*feels a fic coming on*

<3

[jocondite]

*clings* It's just that there aren't so many people who read Damon/Affleck, and when you then subtract those that can't be arsed to review, there's a small pool. It doesn't say anything about the writing quality! *patpats*

No BSG here - NZ! Out of synch with you, alas!

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3!

[cupidsbow]

It doesn't say anything about the writing quality!

Oh, I know. Believe me, I've long since given up trying to work out what people leave feedback for. There seems no rhyme or reason to it. I've written stories I was *sure* were gonna get spammed with comments, and they got barely a handful. Others I expected to sink without a trace got two pages worth.

I just thought this one might get the type where people were chatty--not so much with praise, but just engaged. You know? (But then, I thought that about Elijah's Collection 3 as well. Ha. So, so wrong!)

And I was right about DD4, for once... I just thought it'd be seven or eight people, rather than four :)

Anyway my philosophy on comments is: it's always nice to get 'em, but don't worry if you don't. It's all about the joy of the writing.

No BSG here

That's such a shame. I thought you might have it in sync with us (so much is ;). When it gets there, have a look. I'm loving it.

*clings back like extra-tough Glad Wrap*

[aleathiel]

oh oh oh ohohohohohoohhohoohohoh! Now I'm sitting here all breathless and teary and that was just unbelieveably perfect. I almost didn't want to read it because part three is so perfect it's untouchable but somehow it's okay that you did because that was just... yeah.

[cupidsbow]

I almost didn't want to read it because part three is so perfect

Arrrgh! Words to put The Fear into any writer's heart. You know, I have a sneaky suspicion one of the reasons I can't write Elijah's Collection 4 is because I don't know how to top parts 2 and 3.

But seriously, now that this ep of DD is posted, I feel really good about it, and I'm looking forward to writing part 5. It needs a bit more thought, as I only have a couple of scenes in my head so far. But, god, I do love those boys!

Thank you for the lovely feedback. It does make me happy, happy, happy to know that ep 3 and 4 meant so much to you.

*hugs*

[veronamay]

GUH. *dies* You ... with the denial and the tension and the fucking suspense, and that painful, painful awakening of Ben's, and Matt agonising over the photo (and hiding it in the first place) and not checking his fucking messages! And you've left it in a horrible spot, you evil woman! I don't know whether to kiss you or kick you.

On a purely technical note, I lovelovelove the structure of this chapter. Had me guessing entirely from start to finish, and it was great. And still with the characterisation and mediator!Casey and pissedoff!Matt and - hee - denial!Ben.

"Jesus, Matt," said Ben, wiping tears of relief away with the arm of his t-shirt. "Way to give a guy a fucking heart attack."

Yeah. Relief. I'm SO sure. ;-p What I'd give to see that particular hoop-shooting session...

Of course, you realise now I'm going to start hounding you for the next part, right?

Also: note the icon, in honour of Casey's HP band-aids. Hee. *g*

[cupidsbow]

On a purely technical note, I lovelovelove the structure of this chapter.

You've just made me very happy. I'm such a structure h0r. I felt a bit tentative about non-chron when I first started using it, but now I love it. There are so many fantastic effects you can get with a bit of judicious non-chron.

Of course, you realise now I'm going to start hounding you for the next part, right?

I'm thinking about it. So far I've got two scenes in mind, but the rest hasn't fallen into place yet. It'll come. You'll just have to put up with fic in some of my other fandoms first :)

Thank you for the lovely feedback. I adore this pairing, and it makes me happy when other people come on the ride with me.

<3

PS--Great icon!

[veronamay]

You've just made me very happy. I'm such a structure h0r. I felt a bit tentative about non-chron when I first started using it, but now I love it. There are so many fantastic effects you can get with a bit of judicious non-chron.

Anything that diverges from plain ol' linear storytelling is refreshing - especially when it's done this well. And I *love* being fooled or left guessing, so double points to you.

I'm thinking about it. So far I've got two scenes in mind, but the rest hasn't fallen into place yet. It'll come. You'll just have to put up with fic in some of my other fandoms first :)

Oh, the horror. Though if you're going to make me wait, how about some Billy/Dom in the meantime?

Thank you for the lovely feedback. I adore this pairing, and it makes me happy when other people come on the ride with me.

Speaking of which ... *cough* ... Roadtrip? Soonish?

PS--Great icon!

I can't take credit; I think I nicked it from a HP icon comm somewhere. Credit is in the keywords, anyways. :)

[cupidsbow]

I swear I just replied to this!

Darn it. I made teasing noises about Roadtrip and everything. :(

[cupidsbow]

I wish PG screened here.

*is petty and jealous of the shiny :)*

Thank you for the lovely feedback. I really love writing about these two, and it's nice to know I'm spreading the joy.

Simply Amazing, : o

[retorick]

Wow, . . .

It's perfect!

My favorite part is the end, with the messages, . . .guh!

I'm just at a loss for words, it's soooo gooood! *moans in yearning*

Even though I can't wait another second for part 5, take all the
time you need with it, cuz if this is what happens when you take a long time, . . .uuugghh! No words worthy of your greatness, . . .

O.K. I'm done gushing, bye!

Re: Simply Amazing, : o

[cupidsbow]

You can gush at me anytime ;)

My favourite part is the bit at the end too, although I also like Matt with the photo and Ben in the shower quite a lot.

I'm so glad you liked this episode. Those boys make it such a joy to write, even when it's slow going like it was with this. I'm really looking forward to starting on the next episode, but I'm not ready to yet. It needs a bit more mulling over. Hopefully not for too long :)

[cupidsbow]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. I'm not ready to start work on the next chapter yet, but I am thinking about it.