The Sword That Never Fell, for tazlet

[amand_r]

Title: The Sword That Never Fell
Author: tryfanstone (and unovis_lj)
Written for: tazlet
Characters/Pairings: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson (squinting madly), Methos, Walter Graham
Rating: PG
Wordcount: 2,941
Author's Notes: Many, many thanks to Unovis, who dragged this story from unhappy incoherence to a reasonable sensibility. The shanty quoted is the anonymous The Saylor's

Comments

[tazlet]

I am unbelievably happy (even after squinting at the Author's Notes), laughing my head off at the esteemed Walter's death (because of course, Maynard Adams would do him like that), and clapping hands at Watson In tulle, and felt (by S Holmes, clown face, applying a Lucifer to the candle end).... Let me say Anonymous Friend that...

...you have acted with discrimination,
And shown more delicate appreciation
Than we expect in persons of your station.

[tryfanstone]

Taz, you honestly wouldn't have got this story were it not for Unovis. She took it away, made it make sense, added in a recogniseable Walter - seriously, every single good thing that she thought you might like went in. You should have seen me perched in front of the screen, notebook in hand, watching Robert Downey - hair! Hands! Stringy muscles! (I kind of liked that bit) - eh. But I do thank you for the impulse to listen to G&S all over again, very much appreciated indeed.

- I owe you an e-mail - later, I promise. But a very happy New Year all over again!

[dkwilliams]

Lol, poor Walter! Great appearance by Holmes and Watson, too.

[tryfanstone]

Thank you all over again! It's truly lovely to know you liked this story!

[talimenios79]

I loved this.

[tryfanstone]

Aw, thank you!

[dswdiane]

O' 'tis wonderful, indeed. Such fun! and thank you--worth reading the entire story just for the crinoline.

[tryfanstone]

Oh, dswdiane, so very, very glad you found this story fun! And thank you so much for saying - truly appreciated.

[killabeez]

My love for this story defies measurement. One to be treasured and read many times! ETA: p.s., if the author should wish to write more in this series, this avid reader will devour it gratefully!

[tryfanstone]

!!!!!!

You should have seen this before Unovis waved her magic wand. It was a mess - I honestly don't think I've ever had such horrible problems writing anything, ever, and that includes SPN! Sherlock in *any* shape or form is so very alien to me, but so very dear to Taz. Killa, I'd write you a sequel in *anything* else... even G&S themselves... but OMG no Sherlock!!!!

- Unovis might, though.... ? (You have to picture the innocently raised eyebrow.)

A very, very Happy New Year to you and yours. Hope so much it's peaceful.

[killabeez]

Aw, I understand! Well, I have quite a fierce love for the RDJ version of Holmes myself, and you both captured them beautifully. One of my favorites this year. Thank you for the treat! And happy new year to you. :)