Comments | larsfarm77: Common Ground, an SS fic for <strong class="lj-user"><a href="/read/user/nnaylime">nnaylime</a></strong>

larsfarm77

Common Ground, an SS fic for nnaylime

Jan 01, 2010 11:35

Title: Common Ground
Author: larsfarm77
Pairing: Laura/Bill
Rating: MA
nnaylime's prompt: Fic - something set on Kobol - Bill & Laura discuss her cancer and deal with her keeping it from him. Make-up sex would be lovely but not mandetory.
Words: 9834

Much love and thanks to my betas, tjonesy, icedteainthebag and somadanne, for such wonderful help.

( She hadn't thought in terms of weeks or months since she got here; it was enough to fight through each day. )

roslin, fanfic, adama, lj secret santa

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somadanne January 1 2010, 18:11:04 UTC

You are in for a truly amazing treat--it will be worth waiting until you have some quiet time to savor it. :)

larsfarm77 January 2 2010, 03:45:03 UTC

(((Anne)))

larsfarm77 January 2 2010, 02:57:20 UTC

You're welcome in advance! I loved the prompt. It was a challenge to go back to S2 thinking with the characters, but that also meant I got to rewatch a lot -- all very enjoyable. I hope you enjoy the story!

snoopy0917 January 1 2010, 18:32:54 UTC

Like Anne said, this was most definitely savor-able. I adore your prose. It's dark and uncomfortable and complex and fascinating. I love the slow progression from anger and distrust to something indefinable and not yet understood. You've given me plenty of food for thought today.

larsfarm77 January 2 2010, 02:59:47 UTC

(((Snoopy))), thank you. I've written a lot of S3 and S4 A/R, and I found it difficult to get my head around the characters as they were in S1/S2. Thanks for letting me bounce ideas off of you, and for enjoying the result!

icedteainthebag January 1 2010, 19:17:56 UTC

I've spent some time trying to narrow down what I like best about this story--as a whole, it's gorgeous and emotionally deep and sheds an entirely new light on both of their suffering, in unique and different ways. And your extraneous characters--Saul, Billy, Cottle--are so fascinatingly fully developed and so intricately woven into the story, I can't imagine the fic without them, when they're usually used as accessories.

I think what strikes me even after several readings is how alive your writing is. I can feel it, touch it, see it, even taste it. I could feel Adama's pain; I could feel and smell the lush overgrowth of Kobol; I could feel every exaggerated sensation that Roslin was experiencing in her chamalla-infused state. The sex was perfect, but imperfect--it was perfectly human.

A few things that have stuck with me for days:

Everything on the ancient planet was overgrown; long, gnarled stems twisted through patches of bright green moss, yet did little to cushion the uneven, rocky ground underneath. Her skin was too ( ... )

larsfarm77 January 2 2010, 03:05:22 UTC

((((Tea)))), thank you so much for all of your help on this story, from brainstorming to beta. I'm not good with time ptessure, and your help and encouragement were invaluable.

I love that you could really feel immersed in this, because it means that the story was believeable. And thank you so much for pointing out the parts you enjoyed -- I love that, made my day!! I got to write for some supporting characters that I really enjoy, and it meant the world that you liked my Billy. I loved writing for him :).

flamingo55 January 1 2010, 19:59:09 UTC

As always, beautiful and thought-provoking writing from you. I especially love the Bill/Saul and Bill/Cottle interactions- those really felt like something that was missed in the actual show. You have such an amazing grasp of the characters - it's almost as though this was on my screen.

larsfarm77 January 2 2010, 03:08:50 UTC

(((Flamingo))) ... it's your New Years' fic ;D!!

It felt really fresh to go back to Kobol after writing so much from S4. tjonesy and icedteainthebag were a huge help brainstorming possible scenes and ideas; TJ in particular suggested that Cottle could really let loose on Bill, and I really enjoyed writing the scene. I love that you felt the scenes could be part of the show, and I love that you enjoyed. Happy New Year, you!

flamingo55 January 2 2010, 03:26:26 UTC

It IS my New Year's fic! Most excellent. :) Get cracking on Valentine's Day.

Intereting point (and well caught by TJ) that Cottle could "let loose" on Bill. I think one of the problems both Bill and Laura had is that there was virtually no one left who would knock them down a peg when necessary. Cottle's one of the few who can speak freely, and I like to think that he did.

Everything you write should be part of the show. There should be "S5 - the Lars season." :)

larsfarm77 January 2 2010, 03:58:45 UTC

There should be "S5 - the Lars season." :)

LOL, if you thought S4 was depressing ...

cutemaggie January 1 2010, 20:39:01 UTC

ohhh my God ... That was so fantastic !!!!
Thank You so so much, I was waiting for this since I saw post with few words and now this fic is here ...
Thank You ! Amazing job sweetie &hearts

larsfarm77 January 2 2010, 03:10:01 UTC

Awwwwww, I'm so happy you enjoyed! Thank you for your enthusiasm about this ever since I put up the little teaser, and for these comments!!

cutemaggie January 2 2010, 12:15:33 UTC

You're welcome sweetness &hearts
I miss them very much so I love reading fics, when I'm doing this they are with me and I'm happy then &hearts

cutemaggie January 2 2010, 12:16:06 UTC

can I ask You for more ? ;)
*hugs*
and Thank You !

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