FIC: The Ringmaster, 4b/4 - final part

[sanguefic]

Title: The Ringmaster 4b/4
Rating: nc-17
Character/Pairing: Kirk/McCoy
Wordcount: approx 9,550 words (this part)
Summary: A circus AU set sometime in the late 19C. McCoy, escaping his failed marriage, has fallen in with Enterprise Circus and works as a hobo clown, as well as crew and animal doctor when needed. This part takes up a few months

Comments

[awarrington]

What a fabulous ending to a brilliant series! I really enjoyed the world you built here. It was wonderful to see Jim taking Bones seriously and being willing to show him what Bones means to him, and Bones accepting the place Jim has in his life.

I loved Bones all done up in his southern finery - and Jim's reaction to it. I can just imagine how good they would look in 19th century clothing (which, by the way, you describe so well).

The whole seen at the Absinthe House was wonderful - the description of preparing the drink, the hot love-making and bringing the absinthe preparation back into the description as the two of them 'merged'.

It was wonderful to see Jim finally capitulate and by the end there wasn't just a sense of the two of them being 'equals' but of them both recognising what the other means - hopefully the 'fight' finally over.

The characterisations of Jim and Bones throughout this series has been wonderful - so them in such a different setting; you handled it beautifully.

Thank you for writing and sharing this story. I've enjoyed every word! ♥

[sangueuk]

I just love your detailed feedback! *rolls around in your words*

It was wonderful to see Jim finally capitulate and by the end there wasn't just a sense of the two of them being 'equals' but of them both recognising what the other means - hopefully the 'fight' finally over. This is exactly what I wanted to convey so, it's lovely to know that's how you saw it!

Thank you, bb! *hugs*