Why on earth would I be sick of you, author!anon? You're giving me a wonderful fill that's everything I could have hoped for! The tone is perfect and you don't hammer it into our heads that there's something inherently wrong about Denmark's dreams but let us pick up on it ourselves. And of course, the true pathos of the story is that the nature of Denmark's dreams alone reveal just how far removed his real life is from the life he truly wants. I never considered Denmark as a possibility for this fill when I first typed up the prompt, but now that I really think about it, what better nation to base the story around than the nation who's supposed to be the happiest one in the world (similar to how Superman is the man who's supposed to have everything)?
I'm not quite as sure about what's glaringly wrong in this part, but I get the distinct impression that Sweden is being a bit too open and talkative with Denmark. Not as blatant as Iceland's "cheerful child" characterization in the previous part, but still pretty noticeable. Denmark is
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When I saw your prompt, I immediately went to Denmark, haha. I've been collecting fanart of the Nordics since they were introduced, and it seems that in most of the fanworks, Denmark is always very cheerful while the rest of them are just really irritated with him most of the time, or at least very removed from him. And since the Nordics are the only characters that we've ever really seen interact with him, it makes me think they're his only real friends, which would make him extremely emotionally attached to them, but miserable at the same time since they obviously don't return the feelings. I think the cheerfulness is genuine, but still sort of his way of coping
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anonymous
February 18 2010, 17:02:28 UTC
Back again. Oh lordy, this is turning into a beast of a fic. I had only planned on a oneshot at first, haha.
Just for some preemptive clarification, this chapter is happening at the same time as the previous two, just in the real world instead of Denmark’s head. So, technically, we’re back tracking a bit. But not very much, I promise!
My beta also asked my why I’m not using their human names except for in the dream sequences. This is because I wanted to make a clear distinction between the two settings: real life, where they are nations, and dreamscapes, where they are humans. I’m sorry if that confused anyone!Norway spends a long time just watching Denmark sleep. He does his best to remain passive, his hands planted firmly in his lap and his mouth fixed in a bored line, but he can’t help the way his stomach flips every time the Black Mercy forces it’s slippery tendrils further into Denmark’s unaware body. Most of his upper chest is covered by a twisted network of the thick tentacles, some above the skin, criss-crossing each other
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anonymous
February 18 2010, 17:03:58 UTC
He exhales loudly. “What did you do to yourself, you idiot?” He mutters, leaning his elbow against the case. Below him, the Black Mercy continues to beat and Denmark’s eyes continue to twitch and flutter, completely silent and still. Norway taps the clear top impatiently.
“For heavens sake, Denmark, would you please shut up for once? I’m trying to read.”
Norway scowls at his reflection in the glass. He’s never seen the Dane hold still for this long and there is something somehow wrong about it. During meetings, he picks at his fingers and chews on his pens. When he reads, he bounces his knee or taps his foot. Even when he sleeps, Denmark moves constantly; shifting, turning, and stretching his arms out to grasp at the empty space on the bed until he inevitably wakes up late. Norway hates rooming with him during conferences because the consistent movement keeps him up all night
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anonymous
February 18 2010, 17:05:18 UTC
He glares at the glass case from his position beside it. He shakes his head and begins to silently chastise himself when a soft knocking resounds through the room and Japan trudges inside, eyes bagged and face haggard
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Excellent characterization of Norway. I loved the way he showed his concern about Denmark and how he got embarrassed when he realized that he was petting Denmark's head. It's the little moments like these that make me smile even with the larger plot unfolding in Denmark's head.
Then I got to the "crying out of pure happiness" part and I went ;_; once again. Dramatic irony at its finest. I wish I could say more about this part, but really, the most meaningful thing I have to say is that I'm still loving this fill and the way you're writing the characters.
As for the ending, I'd much prefer a happy or at least semi-positive one (because Superman did at least get that with his friends rescuing him, right?), but if you really believe that an angsty one would make for a better ending, go for it! I may be the OP, but in the end, I'm not the one writing the story and coming up with all these great ideas for it.
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anonymous
February 18 2010, 21:33:17 UTC
Oh anon, my heart. I just read all of this so far in one shot after having eyed this fic on the fills list for a few days, and I'm very glad that I did. Your characterization of Denmark is unexpected but excellent, and the same goes for Norway, really. Denmark's heart's desire makes perfect sense, and you've left me wondering if other nations ever want the same - to just be able to lead simple lives, the way their people do, without all the complications that nationhood brings.
Great job. I'll definitely be checking back for more.
Re: A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes [7d/??]
anonymous
February 19 2010, 02:04:09 UTC
*sob* I don't read much stuff about the Nordics, but goddamn this is awesome. I love you for this, Anon, and your writing-- and writing pace-- is absolutely amazing. Here, have my heart. <3
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anonymous
February 19 2010, 05:12:10 UTC
Please say Tony was the specialist on alien studies that Japan was talking about! Also, the fluff is killing me, in a good way. Don't stop writing this!
Keep writing, anon! This is perfect!
anonymous
February 19 2010, 15:04:11 UTC
New-commenter!anon here.
The updates came so quickly I didn't have time to read them until last night. ^__^ But it's such a wonderful story! I don't think I've ever seen a Denmark story this introspective before (if introspective's the right word). He's usually not even a main character!
Reading through the story, I felt sad for Denmark, but didn't cry because I normally don't in fics. But the last bit got me. The image of Denmark crying and then finding out the reason why he's crying - I had to cry with him. Thankfully, my roommate was asleep by then so I wasn't bothered ~__^ It's just...Denmark pretty much lost his whole family when the Kalmar Union broke up. And of course he would cry if Norway said he loved him. People don't cry from happiness. They appear to, but what they're really crying over is the knowledge it could never happen in real life. Children don't cry after watching happy movies because they still believe whatever it was could happen. So somewhere, at the back of his mind, Denmark knows that this is only a dream
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Re: A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes [7d/??]
anonymous
February 20 2010, 07:18:36 UTC
Wow this is so beautiful! I am loving this fic so much, this part made me want to cry. *squeee* *sniffle* Please continue this lovely story.
I love DenNor, this is just tugging at my heartstrings. And I loled at the moose and the fishing and camping references. Happy child Iceland also surprised me but in a good way. And Sweden, oh gosh, so talkative! :)
The love between Niels and Mathias is so heart-warming and beautiful, makes me so happy and feel warm inside just reading it. I hope that Norway realizes how he really does care about Denmark before time is up. And Denmark crying while in the middle of the dream, WAHHHHHHHH, I want to hug him. And when Norway mentions that Denmark was moving around in his sleep, grasping at the empty bed, my heart was like *squeeze* - because he's wanting to hold onto someone (YOU, Norway you dummy) he loves. ;___;
;3; I am sending you many many hearts and kisses and love for writing this story. You're so wonderful. Please continue!
Re: A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes [7d/??]
anonymous
December 3 2011, 22:13:08 UTC
FFFFFFFFF THIS IS AWESOME. I love love love this with all my stinking heart!~ Keep on writing! (even though it's been about a year since this was last updated...)
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I'm not quite as sure about what's glaringly wrong in this part, but I get the distinct impression that Sweden is being a bit too open and talkative with Denmark. Not as blatant as Iceland's "cheerful child" characterization in the previous part, but still pretty noticeable. Denmark is ( ... )
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Just for some preemptive clarification, this chapter is happening at the same time as the previous two, just in the real world instead of Denmark’s head. So, technically, we’re back tracking a bit. But not very much, I promise!
My beta also asked my why I’m not using their human names except for in the dream sequences. This is because I wanted to make a clear distinction between the two settings: real life, where they are nations, and dreamscapes, where they are humans. I’m sorry if that confused anyone!Norway spends a long time just watching Denmark sleep. He does his best to remain passive, his hands planted firmly in his lap and his mouth fixed in a bored line, but he can’t help the way his stomach flips every time the Black Mercy forces it’s slippery tendrils further into Denmark’s unaware body. Most of his upper chest is covered by a twisted network of the thick tentacles, some above the skin, criss-crossing each other ( ... )
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“For heavens sake, Denmark, would you please shut up for once? I’m trying to read.”
Norway scowls at his reflection in the glass. He’s never seen the Dane hold still for this long and there is something somehow wrong about it. During meetings, he picks at his fingers and chews on his pens. When he reads, he bounces his knee or taps his foot. Even when he sleeps, Denmark moves constantly; shifting, turning, and stretching his arms out to grasp at the empty space on the bed until he inevitably wakes up late. Norway hates rooming with him during conferences because the consistent movement keeps him up all night ( ... )
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Then I got to the "crying out of pure happiness" part and I went ;_; once again. Dramatic irony at its finest. I wish I could say more about this part, but really, the most meaningful thing I have to say is that I'm still loving this fill and the way you're writing the characters.
As for the ending, I'd much prefer a happy or at least semi-positive one (because Superman did at least get that with his friends rescuing him, right?), but if you really believe that an angsty one would make for a better ending, go for it! I may be the OP, but in the end, I'm not the one writing the story and coming up with all these great ideas for it.
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Great job. I'll definitely be checking back for more.
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The updates came so quickly I didn't have time to read them until last night. ^__^ But it's such a wonderful story! I don't think I've ever seen a Denmark story this introspective before (if introspective's the right word). He's usually not even a main character!
Reading through the story, I felt sad for Denmark, but didn't cry because I normally don't in fics. But the last bit got me. The image of Denmark crying and then finding out the reason why he's crying - I had to cry with him. Thankfully, my roommate was asleep by then so I wasn't bothered ~__^ It's just...Denmark pretty much lost his whole family when the Kalmar Union broke up. And of course he would cry if Norway said he loved him. People don't cry from happiness. They appear to, but what they're really crying over is the knowledge it could never happen in real life. Children don't cry after watching happy movies because they still believe whatever it was could happen. So somewhere, at the back of his mind, Denmark knows that this is only a dream ( ... )
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I am loving this fic so much, this part made me want to cry. *squeee*
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Please continue this lovely story.
I love DenNor, this is just tugging at my heartstrings. And I loled at the moose and the fishing and camping references. Happy child Iceland also surprised me but in a good way. And Sweden, oh gosh, so talkative! :)
The love between Niels and Mathias is so heart-warming and beautiful, makes me so happy and feel warm inside just reading it. I hope that Norway realizes how he really does care about Denmark before time is up. And Denmark crying while in the middle of the dream, WAHHHHHHHH, I want to hug him. And when Norway mentions that Denmark was moving around in his sleep, grasping at the empty bed, my heart was like *squeeze* - because he's wanting to hold onto someone (YOU, Norway you dummy) he loves. ;___;
;3; I am sending you many many hearts and kisses and love for writing this story. You're so wonderful. Please continue!
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Thank you anon, I somehow feel really happy and sad at the same time.
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