Happy Holidays, Linnpuzzle!

[vulgarweed]

Title: For Thy Sake
gift recipient: linnpuzzle
Author: musegaaridRating: PG-13

Comments

[antichristmas]

Oh, linnpuzzle, you have no idea how relieved I am to hear that you like it! This was one I was worried about... You did say shameless hurt/comfort, but it still feels weird to go, "Happy Holidays! Here's some torture for you." :D

At any rate, you are most welcome. And I wish you all the best for the season!

[antichristmas]

That's ineffable timing for you then... ;)

(You're absolutely right. Crowley knows it's going to hurt, but he also knows that he's survived worse. And although I've been incredibly fortunate as to never have been injured myself, I can only imagine how satisfying it must be to beat the crap out of someone who has hurt you. I don't know if you noticed, but during the attack scene, Aziraphale never calls Crowley by his name. That's because during that time, Crowley really does become the physical representation of the demons who hurt him. It's not until afterward that he can differentiate. I guess Crowley knew that instinctively. *shrugs* I'll shut up now and just say thank you. :D)

[ida_pea]

Wow. This was painful (literally) to read, but I admire your not shying away from that. I'm sure it wasn't easy to write.

[antichristmas]

No, you're certainly right about that! I'm sorry that it was painful for you, but if it helps, it was for me, too...

[fleur_de_liz]

I second that wow. It was a tough prompt, but you wrote it admirably, and your characterization of Aziraphale dealing with the mental and physical anguish of abuse is gut-wrenchingly perfect. Thank Go Sat whoever that he's got Crowley to take care of him.

[antichristmas]

Thank you so much! I was actually worried about Aziraphale's characterization here and I'm really glad that you think I got it right. I figure that as long as they have each other, they can stumble through most anything.

[meyghasa]

Very, very intense.

“Angel…?” came Crowley’s worried voice.

Relieved, Aziraphale fainted.

That really struck me. Great job.

[antichristmas]

Thanks! I really didn't mean for it to become so intense, it just kind of turned out that way...

(Perfect icon, btw! :D)

[waxbean]

I've come to appreciate that hurt/comfort is a freakin' guilty pleasure... you know, like a big ol' pint of Ben and Jerry's New York Super Fudge Chunk (and not the fro yo version!).

This was very nicely written, Secret Author. I thought you did a wonderful job building an intense setting. I also thought your Crowley was great-- he was so loving -- and that really came through throughout your story.

thanks so much for this!

Mary

[antichristmas]

It is, isn't it? It's so cathartic sometimes...

Thank you very much! Crowley may not be entirely in character in this story, but extraordinary situations call for extraordinary measures, right? (And I'm sure he'll be a right bastard while he's healing. :D)

[waxbean]

But actually, Crowley is in character here... what makes these two so appealing, to me, at least, is that they are so wonderfully human -- despite their ancient age and their otherworldly powers. So, it's just as you said, extraordinary situations do call for extraordinary measures... which would be what any human would do for her/his friend/loved one, as well. In the book, Crowley does freak out and show his vulnerable side-- and I think you've done a nice job at taking that hint of freaked out!Crowley and expanding it for your plot.

So, again, excellent work!

Mary

[antichristmas]

*blushes madly* Thanks again