FIC: Borders

[ishonn]

It’s amazing. Apparently I’m experiencing the opposite to the writer’s block. Writer’s flood, is it? I’m writing, writing and writing, and when I’m not writing, I’m editing and finishing things I started a long time ago. I feel elated, and only slightly apprehensive about the growing pile of things I should be taking care of now.

My unfailing magda2em

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[magda2em]

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There's nothing better than a good writer's flood, I believe *giggles*

It's absolutely your choice what do you want to do with teasers, where you want to use them, if at all. I just had fun making it all work. I agree, it can be a bit distracting. Flashy, at least *chuckles*

Means a lot? *blushes deeply* I'm speechless. ♥

Now, onto the story. When I read it for the first time it felt like a slap on my face. Hot water, a shower, and rubbing, rubbing, and rubbing, to wash away the scent and the feeling of somebody's hands from your body... you painted a very powerful image. But then you added the tender kiss, and it softened it... added a different dimension to your story - or maybe only made it come more into the daylight? It's no longer abuse - not that it ever was - it's love, it's so much love that it is painful to bear, almost too much. I think there's some of this Remus in me. Or at least used to be, some time ago. It really is touching when you can identify with something that happens to a character in a given story...

There's also the thing with Remus searching for the borders of his body, where he ends, where he begins. I love the way you picture him in his bed, trying to see himself - and getting only an outline blurred by the covers.

Thank you so much for sharing it!
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[ishonn]

Oh, I assure you a writer's flood is a brilliant state. I wrote two drabbles today, thus rescuing two very poorly caught butterflies from my poems, and found a way to catch the Mathematician - I mentioned it, didn't I? And although it's close to midnight, I'm uncharacteristically awake and who knows: anything can happen between the desk and the bed... ^_^

I'm glad you're okay with my teaser choice. Like I said, you can find yours next to the story, here.

I'm happy you appreciate the change: adding the kiss. I owe it to you that I even noticed the problem; I hadn't realised before that indeed it all implied a rape or at least some kind of abuse (that I'm supposed to tackle in "Choice", not here). And although read like this it still makes sense, the mere idea gave me a huge squick. I'm glad the kiss solved the problem, and I hope the image remained strong nonetheless.

You haven't told me before that you could relate Remus's reaction to yourself. One of the things it's easier to write than to say, am I right? Well, I'm very happy you're telling me now and thrilled I could strike a string in your heart again.

I'm particularly satisfied with my ending here - and it came as a surprise to me, you know - so your praise is especially rewarding. Thank you so much for this wonderful comment!

[magda2em]

True... night is still young. ^_^ I'm awake as well, posting yet another translation of mine online - might even add a picture to my LJ... *winks*

The image remains strong and powerful but is no longer so negative as it was before. Sometimes happiness is just one kiss (or tear drop) away *giggles*

You're right (as usual). There are things we don't speak very easily about, even with people we are very close. Some things are more easily put onto a piece of paper.

Mathematician? *rises an eyebrow questioningly*

[ishonn]

I did receive your reply last night, but wasn't up to answering, sorry.

I'm glad the picture remained clear and able to evoke strong emotions despite the softening change. Again thank you for the help!

I haven't told you about the Mathematician? Impossible! I must have. It's the butterfly that came a few years ago (no, you don't need glasses, indeed I said 'years') and I could never catch the bastard. I tried a few times, but it always slipped from my fingers. Now I (think I) know how to do it. And it's just occurred to me... You could draw it! Yes! *performs a wild dance* Ho, ho! You will, won't you? I'll tell you everything on Monday, and perhaps I'll have it written by this time.

Oh, and I haven't missed your posting the other Grimmauld Place picture with my own (my prreciousss...) Padfoot. Just haven't quite got there yet. Strafrecht and stuff. You know ;-)