Fic: A Ship In Harbor

Sep 12, 2011 17:39

Title: A Ship In Harbor
   Characters :   DI Lestrade, John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Ensemble
Pairing: None
Rating: PG
Genres: Hurt/Comfort/Friendship
Warnings: Language
Word Count: 5200
Spoilers: None
Beta: sidneysussex
Disclaimer: I don’t own them.

Summary: Five times Lestrade was there for someone, and one time someone was there for him.

Notes: An attempt at a 5+1 ( Read more... )

sherlock, fanfic

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inherent_rhythm September 13 2011, 02:13:55 UTC
It's been awhile since I've read a good h/c fic, and I do believe this made up for my neglect.

I've gradually come - with the help of stories like this - to appreciate Lestrade's character more and more. The subtle complexities, his mild forcefulness, his general status as all-around Good Guy... I think you've done a fantastic job portraying all of those traits and more. His actions speak so loudly, simple though they may be, and he truly understands people - how they work, what they need, what he can to do help them - and he never fails to make the most of that understanding.

I actually think it's sort of funny that I have this mental character profile on him, given that we have so little to work with from the shows, but I really feel that authors here have picked up on the little details - the small gestures and quirks, the simple actions - and been able to go so much deeper. And that is what you've done here.

Thank you so much for posting this beautiful, beautiful story!

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impishtubist September 13 2011, 23:19:38 UTC
Goodness, I don't even know what to say. I'm left a little speechless by your wonderful comment. I've always been drawn in by minor characters in books and movies, always trying to read into what little dialogue or scenes that they have, and I'm so glad to hear that it works for you! I think he's such a beautiful character, and I truly enjoy writing about him.

Thank you so much for this! I'm so glad that you liked the story, and so flattered. :)

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impishtubist September 13 2011, 23:21:13 UTC
Oh, thank you for this! That means so much, and I'm really quite flattered that you enjoyed it so much. I'm also a sucker for Lestrade and h/c, which is why I end up writing it so much ;-). I'm also glad that you liked the bit with Anderson and the ending.

YOU don't know how happy your comment makes me! :)

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impishtubist September 14 2011, 21:31:31 UTC
Oh, I know what you mean! sidneysussex wrote an Anderson story recently - it's posted on her LJ only, but I would highly recommend it. It made me appreciate his character more. And I would LOVE to see some more Lestrade-Anderson interaction...might even write some. We'll see!

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impishtubist September 13 2011, 23:21:28 UTC
Thank you! I'm glad to hear that bit worked for you.

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impishtubist September 13 2011, 23:22:20 UTC
Thank you so much! I'm glad that you liked the +1 (you know how Sherlock and Lestrade's interactions always get me) and the bit with Anderson. I feel like he has the potential to be such a layered character and just isn't utilized enough.

Thank you again!

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ascendant_angel September 13 2011, 08:37:23 UTC
I accidentally arrived at work at 8 today when I apparently started at 11, coming home to read this lovely fic has made getting up 3 hrs too early significantly better.

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impishtubist September 13 2011, 23:22:50 UTC
*blushes*

Thank you! I'm so pleased to hear that this little fic made your morning better :)

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