It's sad to see so many bridges go up in flames, but given how pissed off I was a few eps back, I can see how you went to such a dark place. It's very well-written and stays perfectly in character throughout the story. So much loneliness and exhaustion. It's a little sadder than I usually like my fic, but well-done.
As for the art, well a certain Australian artist knows I never tire of telling her how awesome she is. I'm not gonna stop now. =)
Thank you for your comment - I'm glad you liked the fic! I wasn't expecting it to get quite so dark when I started writing, but a lot of what I've been observing of my mother being my grandmother's carer went into my portrayal of Kurt in this fic and it definitely emphasised the darker side.
Both of the art pieces are fantastic, aren't they!
Thanks for your comment! I had so much fun writing Tina and Kurt's friendship (she's my favorite Glee girl too), so it's lovely that you enjoyed it too! And I'm very glad you think I got the characterisation on-track - it's always the thing I worry most about.
Seriously, both of the artworks are amazing, aren't they? I got such talented people using my story for inspiration!
Wow. Okay, attempting to pull myself together now.
This was... rather wonderful, really. I, like many in the Glee fandom, am a sucker for the Kurt angst and you really captured the feeling of hopelessness that I figure Kurt would have felt during these episodes. The overall tone of the fic is great, you can feel all of Kurt's stress and worry and anger; it's the kind that leaves you mildly depressed yet wanting more.
Also, I could tell it was you just by your portrayal of the Hudson's. I love how it's definatly not portraying them in a positive light, yet it's still not really character-bashing. I've never really thought of Carole in that way before, but I see how that could actually work. It's also very nice for me to read some fic with Finn's worst sides being brought to light; given these past two episodes. I just can't deal with him anymore. I've forgiven him for a lot of stuff, but the fact that he betrayed Kurt's trust (he betrayed someone who he had just weeks before promised to have his back, no matter what) so easily, just
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Thanks for commenting! I'm really glad you enjoyed the story. And yes, non-positive portrayals of the Hudsons are one of my things...it's always a giveaway
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I had managed to forget how furious I was at the first half of the episodes so far, and this brought it roaring back full-force. I loved Kurt calling out Mercedes on the fact that they never actually talked about anything deep and her taking him to church was cruel instead of helpful. It was fully appropriate that the hardest thing by far for him to manage and deal with in all his dad's stuff was Carole trying to be helpful but not actually understanding any of it. And yay for Sue saving the day...kind of, even though the damage had been done (and a Becky cameo!) Really well-done story.
The drawing at the bottom was too freaking adorable, too! Such a sweet moment.
I had managed to forget how furious I was at the first half of the episodes so far, and this brought it roaring back full-force
Eeep. Sorry! I'm glad you like the story, though! it was kind of painful unpacking the fracture points in Kurt and Mercedes' friendship, but it needed to be done. And yes, Carole (and Finn and Mercedes and Will and various teachers etc) not understanding what it means to be a carer, how it changes everything, the whole structure of your life, and how it exhausts you mentally as well as physically was really important for me to show, so I'm glad it worked for you. I've been watching my mother care for my grandmother for the past year or so, and a lot of that ended up going into this fic, which made it even angrier and darker than it might otherwise have been.
Sue saving the day was important to me. Even though the story unfolded differently here than in the series, I wanted to keep that relationship, that positive aspect of her, in some way.
I love the drawing too! And that manip is spectacular.
draw_yourworld, I love your choice of character images and the way you have Kurt framed by the two most supportive figures in his world even at the worst time of his life! The colours and the shattered-glass surrounds are beautiful too and really communicate Kurt's emotional state - his broken feeling and his spiky sharp defensiveness. Love the reflections too.
profoundrice, I still adore this! It catches such a sweet moment after the pain of what Kurt's been through, and the paralleled expressions and postures communicate Kurt and Blaine's friendship so well. I love the way the flowers stand out as a point of brightness and comfort against the grayscale, it says so much.
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As for the art, well a certain Australian artist knows I never tire of telling her how awesome she is. I'm not gonna stop now. =)
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Both of the art pieces are fantastic, aren't they!
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Seriously, both of the artworks are amazing, aren't they? I got such talented people using my story for inspiration!
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This was... rather wonderful, really. I, like many in the Glee fandom, am a sucker for the Kurt angst and you really captured the feeling of hopelessness that I figure Kurt would have felt during these episodes. The overall tone of the fic is great, you can feel all of Kurt's stress and worry and anger; it's the kind that leaves you mildly depressed yet wanting more.
Also, I could tell it was you just by your portrayal of the Hudson's. I love how it's definatly not portraying them in a positive light, yet it's still not really character-bashing. I've never really thought of Carole in that way before, but I see how that could actually work. It's also very nice for me to read some fic with Finn's worst sides being brought to light; given these past two episodes. I just can't deal with him anymore. I've forgiven him for a lot of stuff, but the fact that he betrayed Kurt's trust (he betrayed someone who he had just weeks before promised to have his back, no matter what) so easily, just ( ... )
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The drawing at the bottom was too freaking adorable, too! Such a sweet moment.
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Eeep. Sorry! I'm glad you like the story, though! it was kind of painful unpacking the fracture points in Kurt and Mercedes' friendship, but it needed to be done. And yes, Carole (and Finn and Mercedes and Will and various teachers etc) not understanding what it means to be a carer, how it changes everything, the whole structure of your life, and how it exhausts you mentally as well as physically was really important for me to show, so I'm glad it worked for you. I've been watching my mother care for my grandmother for the past year or so, and a lot of that ended up going into this fic, which made it even angrier and darker than it might otherwise have been.
Sue saving the day was important to me. Even though the story unfolded differently here than in the series, I wanted to keep that relationship, that positive aspect of her, in some way.
I love the drawing too! And that manip is spectacular.
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draw_yourworld, I love your choice of character images and the way you have Kurt framed by the two most supportive figures in his world even at the worst time of his life! The colours and the shattered-glass surrounds are beautiful too and really communicate Kurt's emotional state - his broken feeling and his spiky sharp defensiveness. Love the reflections too.
profoundrice, I still adore this! It catches such a sweet moment after the pain of what Kurt's been through, and the paralleled expressions and postures communicate Kurt and Blaine's friendship so well. I love the way the flowers stand out as a point of brightness and comfort against the grayscale, it says so much.
Thnak you both again so much!
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