The Badb, coda

[kdbleu]

Title: The Badb, coda
Characters/Pairing: Cassie and Rob
Disclaimer: I don’t own these characters. They came from the mind of Tana French. And I thank her for them.
Spoilers: In the Woods with illusions to The Likeness (but I’ve only just started it)
A/N: This is meant as a resolution if not fix-it to In the Woods. Also it is written as an homage

Comments

[cosetteferaud]

Ok, so this fic <3 <3 It’s been such a satisfying read, and I feel kind of inarticulate about it, probably because I looooove it so much. I was thoroughly enjoying the story told by Cassie’s perspective, loving that you found a way to made them work together and reconnect, first professionally and then emotionally… There are so many lovely details and moments filled with delicious tension (regarding part 3, I find the end particularly perfect, and also the scene when she is trying to make something for dinner and he tells her that she is not listening and they just look at each other for the briefest moment). But then you pulled off that coda and that twist, and I am totally in love with the idea of Cassie almost dying and dreaming everything about the safe house. It seems so fitting. And I think it gives the story a… IDK, gravity, bittersweet quality that feels so true to these characters. I thought Cassie asking for Rob after being shot was the sweetest thing and I love how this led to her confession. The whole ending is also very lovely, and it really worked for me that it is awkwardly bantery and sweet more than overtly romantic. Also, I don’t know what I want her to be, but I loved the little girl in the dream :)

Plus, I have to say that you have a gift for the mystery tone and I am quite impressed with the overall voice and style. The atmospheric feel and sense of reverie was particularly well done IMO. Gosh, the thought of reading fic about these two makes me giddy, and this story is beautiful and just makes me so happy! Thanks for sharing! <3 <3

(And I see you’ve posted some author’s notes! Cool. Off to read! :D)

[kdbleu]

*hugs*

Thank you so much. I almost don't know what to say except to repeat thank you over and over again. Especially since you picked up on some one my absolute favorite things about this fic, like the ending of Part 3 and the twist and the little girl in the dream. :D I love Rob and Cassie so much I needed to fix them up just a little bit.

I really enjoyed writing mystery. I need to practice the actual mystery part, but the tone I found very gratifying. thank you for your encouragement there.

I feel like I can't thank you enough. <3 <3 <3