Fic: Nor The Years Condemn (6/6) - Complete

[impishtubist]

Title: Nor The Years Condemn (6/6)  - Complete
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, DI Lestrade
Pairing: Lestrade/OCs (mentioned); Lestrade/Sherlock
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I don’t own them
Word Count: c. 6,200 (this part); c. 37,000 total
Warnings: Language; Age Discrepancy; Mild Sexuality; Drug Use
Spoilers: None
Betas: sidneysussex, gentlest_sin, archea2

Summary: Greg Lestrade is forty-

Comments

[maggie_conagher]

I continue to be in awe of this universe and your careful and compassionate work in it while also being shaken to my core by it.

Angst and fluff are so easy sometimes, so self indulgent. This series is fiercely disciplined into something far more real. You took your time to look inside Lestrade and to incrementally build toward moments. In removing the high drama, you created quiet depths that will be with my always.

I am struggling with many issues of aging and your sensitive portrayalm of it will be something I return to. I'll be re-reading this start to finish sometimes in the next few days and laughing at myself for not being able to leave it alone.

Not only do I cherish what you've done here, but I respect it. I hope you are giving yourself some kind of very nice reward for all your hardwork.

[impishtubist]

Wow, I don't really know what to say. Thank you. Your encouragement and feedback throughout this posting process has been so wonderful, and has really meant a lot to me. Thank you so much for it, and for enjoying this piece as much as you did. I'm so pleased to hear that it rang true for you.

[impishtubist]

Oh, thank you! I hadn't intended for this to get as large as it did, so thank you for sticking with it throughout! And thank you for all of your comments and feedback on each of the installments. It's really meant a lot to me!

(I thought you might like the bits with the hair. Good to hear!)

[thesmallhobbit]

I have really enjoyed this series and the way you have portrayed all the intricacies of their relationship; the understanding that they have and the way they continue to surprise each other. Above all I like the fact that they both genuinely care for the other. Thank you for writing this.

[impishtubist]

No, thank you for commenting, and especially for leaving feedback on each of the installments. It's appreciated more than I can say. I'm so happy that you liked this, and that the relationship felt real to you. Thank you, thank you!

And a sidenote: Happy Birthday, my friend! I hope it's a good one :)

[rusty_armour]

There are so many things that I love about this final installment that I barely know where to start! I have to confess that I was afraid John's entrance into Sherlock's life might mean the end of his relationship with Lestrade, but that final scene set my mind to rest -- that and the hint of what Sherlock was going to tell John (e.g. the "I'm married to my work" line from "A Study in Pink"). *g* It's great that this leads so neatly into the events of They're Gonna Be All Right, especially in terms of certain details, such as the picture of Sherlock on Lestrade's desk. I thought it was touching that Sherlock trusted Lestrade enough to help him sort through his mother's things. Oh, and Sherlock's fascination with Lestrade's hair and that kiss (because it looked like Lestrade needed it) are wonderful. :-)

[impishtubist]

*flails*

Thank you, thank you for this comment. Oh, that really means the world. I hadn't intended, when I wrote the original story back in July, for this to turn into a 'verse on its own...and I certainly didn't expect such a lengthy prequel! I'm so happy to hear that you feel like it fits snugly into this universe. I have to admit I was a little nervous, seeing as I wrote the various ficlets out of order.

Anyway, thank you for the wonderful feedback on each installment and for just being awesome in general. It's meant a lot! :)

[morganstuart]

Beautifully crafted! This is a thoroughly satisfying conclusion. As always, I love your nods to canon especially. Ending with "You know where to find me" was the perfect touch.

[impishtubist]

Oh, thank you, my friend! I'm glad to hear that you found the conclusion appropriate. I had fun trying to fit the different bits of canon in, so I'm happy those worked for you.

Thanks again!