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SUMMER OF SHERLOCK - Entry No. 6

Aug 06, 2011 12:54

Username: morganstuart
Type of work: Fic
Category: Gen
Title: "Sentry Duty"
Prompt used: Any; 'Summer has set in with its usual severity.'
Rating: PG
Word count:: ~8,200 words
Warnings: description of PTSD, mild swearing
Disclaimer: This universe does not belong to me; I'm just an appreciative visitor. I make no profit from this fan work.
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category: gen, filled: fic, summer of sherlock

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morganstuart August 6 2011, 18:05:28 UTC

Oh, I'm so thrilled you think the interaction between Lestrade and Mycroft worked! I figured that whole exchange would be like seeing the tip of the proverbial iceberg, and knowing there was so much more there, just under the surface. Not the easiest thing to try to convey! So I'm really pleased the "layers" seemed to be there.

Thank you so much for reading and commenting! I really do appreciate it.

fengirl88 August 6 2011, 17:48:46 UTC

powerful stuff, and so beautifully done - I was grateful for the humour here, which felt very necessary.

*applauds*

morganstuart August 6 2011, 18:08:31 UTC

Oh, I'm so glad it seemed powerful to you, and that the humour worked in the larger context. Thank you so much for reading and commenting - and for your kind words!

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morganstuart August 6 2011, 19:48:28 UTC

Oh my! Saying "your lovely feedback means so much to me" is such an understatement... well, I feel like Christ Farley in that skit when he slaps his forehead and says, "Stupid!" ;P ( ... )

kari77 August 6 2011, 20:19:02 UTC

Oh, this is a marvellous new instalment of your wonderful Sofie-verse.
I love it so much. Your attention to detail, your spot-on characters, your writing in general are just an absolute joy.
And Sherlock as Snape was the icing on the cake. lol Perfect.

Thank you!

morganstuart August 6 2011, 20:27:12 UTC

Oh, it makes me so happy that you liked it! Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot to know this worked for you - the characterizations, descriptions, etc.

I'm particularly tickled that you found Sherlock as Snape to be fitting. That's been brewing in my head ever since I first heard Benedict Cumberbatch's Alan Rickman impersonation. ;)

Thank you so much for reading and for leaving such encouraging feedback! I appreciate it.

kari77 August 6 2011, 22:10:56 UTC

I'm particularly tickled that you found Sherlock as Snape to be fitting. That's been brewing in my head ever since I first heard Benedict Cumberbatch's Alan Rickman impersonation. ;)
lol That impression is forever stored in my brain.

I'm so glad that you showed Sherlock's caring side. There might not be many people he cares about, but when he does he is very generous. Like with Sofie here.

morganstuart August 7 2011, 00:11:42 UTC

Aw, thank you! I agree: when he finds someone to care for, he's generous. (See Mrs Hudson, even in the very first episode: he's demonstrably affectionate to her, as early as that.) I think he'd find a kindred spirit in a child who asked questions, listened to the answers, and was generally interested in all that was going on around her.

I'm so happy this characterization seems right to you. Thank you!

lindentreeisle August 6 2011, 20:32:28 UTC

God, I love this. Characterization on everyone is absolutely perfect, and it's both sad and desperately sweet at the same time.

morganstuart August 6 2011, 20:39:43 UTC

Augh, I'm flailing around a bit, trying to formulate a proper response. Thank you, so much, both for reading and for your lovely feedback. It makes me so happy that the characterizations and the mood(s) worked for you. I really appreciate your kind words!