Fic for fabelschwester: Conductor of Light

[holmesticemods]

Title:Conductor of Light
Recipient:fabelschwester
Author: colebaltblue
Characters/Pairings: Holmes/Watson, but pretty gen
Rating: General
Summary: A stiff Victorian upper lip won't prevent you from falling in love, but it might prevent you from realizing it.

Comments

[what_alchemy]

Oh, I loved this. Holmes climbing into bed with Watson, Watson unwilling to examine his own feelings. I imagine Holmes knows his own heart, but of course cannot say anything, just takes what he can get from his Watson.

A lovely story.

[quirkies]

Lovely! Understated but so clearly full of love. :D

[fabelschwester]

Lovelovelove. Thank you so much!! Will get back to you in length after work.

[fabelschwester]

So, I'm back, and I just reread this because I enjoy it so much. Really, it's perfect, I can't tell you how happy it made me to get up to a present like this today! ♥

It's difficult to pick the things I like the most, as I adore every part of it to pieces, but let me try:

Sleep was elusive that night, but I was warm and comfortable under my quilts and did not mind.

The beginning and ending being similar. Great idea, very smooth.

The stairs creaked and I smiled softly to myself. It was not wholly unusual for Holmes to slip into my room at night and sit beside me on my narrow bed. The first few times I had roused myself, attempting to talk to him, but I soon realized it was merely my companionship he sought and that could be had without disturbing my sleep.

The whole concept of this makes my heart melt.

"You left me, John. You left me for her. You were what I had and then you were gone."
His hand flew to his mouth, eyes wide with shock, and then he fled.

Aww.

After what felt like ages he began to move, slowly and uncertainly

[gloria1]

I really enjoyed this, thank you.

[bk7brokemybrain]

This was so quiet, so lovely, and the moment for me was when Mary stroked John's hair the same loving way Sherlock had, and John got it. Wow.