Re: Untitled: 5d/6
anonymous
January 21 2011, 14:55:16 UTC
OP here.
This one really is the very best yet. *extremely happy sigh* There's so much to love here. I do see what you mean about Sherlock as a self-sufficient character, on the whole, except when he runs himself down physically - really, this section I think does great justice to that, because he's quite a BAMF here, despite the fact he was attacked. After all, he's not asking for help: he's only calling to provide new information for the case. At first he even says he's fine(!). He doesn't admit to what's happened until Lestrade sees him. And even then, he's pretty damned tough.
And he wouldn't have been attacked in the first place if he didn't pose such a threat.
I love, love, love the fact that Lestrade 1) knows something's wrong and follows up on it, 2) takes Sherlock's word about being clean, and 3) doesn't force Sherlock to go to the hospital. (Sherlock's reasoning about that broke my heart a little.) And it's so poignant that Lestrade looks for contacts in Sherlock's phone, tries to think of who else might help the young man, and comes up with no options at all. If Lestrade doesn't do it, no one will. (Of course, we know Mycroft might, but Sherlock most definitely would not want that; it's quite telling that he is willing to let Lestrade stay and tend him through the worst of it.) And Lestrade, as always, once he understands what needs to be done, does it.
Special kudos for the fantastic interaction here with Sally Donovan. You do a brilliant job of showing that she's devoted to and concerned about Lestrade, and also that she's a real, true professional who sticks to her code and who puts in 110% when it's needed to get the job done. She's perfect here in every way.
I love how Sherlock changes as he starts to shake off the worst of the drug's effects, shifting from his rambling stories (great references, BTW) to saying that Lestrade's prying. It's so totally in character for him to keep himself awake and alert by doing multivariable calculus.
His dismissal of Lestrade is quite touching. Again, I really admire your restraint and your subtlety. Beautifully done.
OMG, there's only one more to go - and it's the inverse scenario. *bounces* I am ridiculously excited. You keep ratcheting this up each time, and I just love your insights and observations about these great characters. Thank you! *huge hugs*
This one really is the very best yet. *extremely happy sigh* There's so much to love here. I do see what you mean about Sherlock as a self-sufficient character, on the whole, except when he runs himself down physically - really, this section I think does great justice to that, because he's quite a BAMF here, despite the fact he was attacked. After all, he's not asking for help: he's only calling to provide new information for the case. At first he even says he's fine(!). He doesn't admit to what's happened until Lestrade sees him. And even then, he's pretty damned tough.
And he wouldn't have been attacked in the first place if he didn't pose such a threat.
I love, love, love the fact that Lestrade 1) knows something's wrong and follows up on it, 2) takes Sherlock's word about being clean, and 3) doesn't force Sherlock to go to the hospital. (Sherlock's reasoning about that broke my heart a little.) And it's so poignant that Lestrade looks for contacts in Sherlock's phone, tries to think of who else might help the young man, and comes up with no options at all. If Lestrade doesn't do it, no one will. (Of course, we know Mycroft might, but Sherlock most definitely would not want that; it's quite telling that he is willing to let Lestrade stay and tend him through the worst of it.) And Lestrade, as always, once he understands what needs to be done, does it.
Special kudos for the fantastic interaction here with Sally Donovan. You do a brilliant job of showing that she's devoted to and concerned about Lestrade, and also that she's a real, true professional who sticks to her code and who puts in 110% when it's needed to get the job done. She's perfect here in every way.
I love how Sherlock changes as he starts to shake off the worst of the drug's effects, shifting from his rambling stories (great references, BTW) to saying that Lestrade's prying. It's so totally in character for him to keep himself awake and alert by doing multivariable calculus.
His dismissal of Lestrade is quite touching. Again, I really admire your restraint and your subtlety. Beautifully done.
OMG, there's only one more to go - and it's the inverse scenario. *bounces* I am ridiculously excited. You keep ratcheting this up each time, and I just love your insights and observations about these great characters. Thank you! *huge hugs*
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