FIC: A Figure of Speech - February: Meiosis (LotRPS)

[caras_galadhon]

Title: A Figure of Speech - February: Meiosis
Author: Galadriel (caras_galadhon)
Fandom: LotRPS
Pairing: Viggo/Bean
Rating: PG
Archive: Lothlorien, sons_of_gondor, and Green OpalsFeedback: Always appreciated

Comments

[savageseraph]

Well, you already know I like the beginning. I like the "insides of people" which makes me think of Clive's Books of Blood introductory remark. ^_^

I like how the image of the sea and currents/tides comes back in at the end of the fic, and I adore how Viggo knows it's a little thing that needs doing, but he can't do it, which makes me want to read more and find out why.

The ending, that just plain rocks.

[caras_galadhon]

You totally know I wrote that whole "insides of people" with you in mind. ^_~ (Although I hadn't made the connection to the Books of Blood, since it's been so long since I read them, but it makes sense. I like the resonance. *G*)

I'm so pleased that sense of being pulled by the tides/powerless to act came through. I really wanted a sense of immobilization, even though it's a tiny, tiny thing that'd release him. And of course I'm thrilled you liked the ending. *G* Thank you for the wonderful feedback! *hugs*

[helena_s_renn]

wow... that was hard-hitting. please forgive me in advance if i'm wrong about the following: viggo seems to expect that things will go wrong and he's almost seems to be convinced that they're already on a downhill slide. and beyond that, i wonder if he wants it that way. self-fulfilling prophesy by the looks of it. and yet, i can't help but feel sorry for him. he really needs someone secure enough with him/herself that it doesn't matter when, where or why viggo's tangents take him. good write... it definitely sets a mood.

[caras_galadhon]

Nothing to forgive, Helena. I always love hearing how people interpret what I write, whether it's what I was thinking or not. And that aside, I completely agree with you about Viggo, here. He's very much trapped (in my view) in a self-fulfilling prophecy. I really did want him to seem less like a villain and more like someone who you can feel for, so I'm thrilled that worked. ^_^ Thank you for the lovely feedback! I'm so glad you liked this.

[caras_galadhon]

...I love you. ♥ No, really, I do. ^_^ I'm so, so pleased this worked for you, and utterly thrilled by your interpretation, and how you've so beautifully teased out that sense of distance. Thank you so much for such wonderful feedback! *hugs*

[rotpunkt]

As a passionate painter, I cannot even begin to tell you how impressed I am by this littl peace - it's 'dense' and multi-layered like a painting. "the depth hidden underneath such a thin layer", that's one of the strong expressions you invented, and then the transfer to Sean's psyche ... I think if I'd write an intertretation of the little ficlet it would take pages and pages to extract all the meanings, and that says all about what a wonderful job you did!

[caras_galadhon]

I didn't realize you were a painter! I'm so thrilled that this worked for you on such an artistic level. That really tickles me, and I'm just bursting at the seams -- since my skills lie with reading/writing, not creating tangible, physical objects -- that I managed to capture some small sense of the process.

And oh, I'm even more thrilled at the idea that the multiple meanings run that deep! Thanks so much, madame. I'm so glad you liked this. ♥

[rifleman_s]

"And yet that perfect phrase never seemed to make its way from heart to lungs to throat to lips..."

You captured the struggle - artistically and humanly - really well.

The slash of red really gave me a warm feeling in this cold February.

[caras_galadhon]

Thanks so much! I'm so pleased this worked for you, and hooray for a little warmth in the middle of the cold. *G*