Fic - John/Sherlock - Measuring the Size of the Human Voice - PG

Jun 02, 2011 13:50

Title: Measuring the Size of the Human Voice
Prompt: Crossover with one of my favourite poems, The Quiet World by Jeffrey McDaniel. Sherlock and John live in a world where they only have 167 words to say, per day.
Characters/Pairing: John/Sherlock
Summary: John doesn’t use any of his words at work. He becomes adept at sign language, has a vast ( Read more... )

genre: angst, genre: romance, rating: pg, character: sherlock holmes, character: john watson, genre: fluff, fandom: sherlock, genre: magical realism/fantasy, genre: au, fic

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introductory June 2 2011, 12:57:28 UTC
I honestly think this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever read in this fandom, and I wasn't surprised when I found out it was you. I love your prose: the way their personalities come across in the way they use their words; the depth of their love -- oh, I just love this entire thing. Amazing.

Do you mind if I add this to my recs list when I update it?

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lotherington June 2 2011, 16:14:24 UTC
Wow, thank you so, so much for such a lovely compliment! I'd be absolutely delighted if you added this to your recs list, I'm just thrilled that you like it so much. :D <3<3

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coloursciences June 2 2011, 12:59:34 UTC
This was absolutely beautiful. I love it. There is only so much you can say with 167 words, and the way you've interpreted how they would manage it is just brilliant. ♥♥

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coloursciences June 2 2011, 13:01:02 UTC
Oh my dear, I didn't even look at the author when I read this. No wonder it's so wonderful, you wrote it <33

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lotherington June 2 2011, 16:15:38 UTC
Bilvy, you're making me blush! Thank you very much chicken, I'm really glad that you liked it. :)

I promise I'm working on The Detective sequel D:

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coloursciences June 4 2011, 01:07:23 UTC
Oh you, dont' stress about the Detective! I'll be looking forward to it no matter when it gets done ((:

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ununpentium June 2 2011, 20:31:41 UTC
This is beautiful.

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lotherington June 2 2011, 21:03:46 UTC
Thank you very much. :)

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soleiloublie June 2 2011, 20:35:03 UTC
This is truly wonderful, so eloquent and poignant, I just <3

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lotherington June 2 2011, 21:04:29 UTC
Thank you for such a lovely comment! I'm really glad you liked it.

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fifthviolet June 2 2011, 20:38:58 UTC
Gorgeous - love the last line in particular, but it's an entirely beautiful premise perfectly executed.

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lotherington June 2 2011, 21:05:39 UTC
Oh, thank you so much.

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