Fic for disassembly_rsn: Domine, salvum fac Reginam

[holmesticemods]

Title: Domine, salvum fac Reginam
Recipient: disassembly_rsn
Author: hollyxu
Characters/Pairings: Mycroft, Sherlock, 'Mummy' Holmes, John
Rating: G
Warnings: General ickiness associated with the ASIE-verse.
Summary: My dear recipient: you asked what would happen in ASIE on Christmas. Having challenge accepted the idea, I present to you: Mycroft and Sherlock, once upon a

Comments

[pipmer1]

I am not familiar at all with ASIE, but just the same, I was blown away with the gorgeous language and imagery of your story. This makes me want to go read A Study in Emerald now, because the world sounds fascinating. Lovely interactions between Mycroft and Sherlock; I love stories that emphasize their relationship.

I really enjoyed this. Well done!

[hollyxu]

Super late reply because I simply forgot to come back here for the comments! Yikes, I know.

Thank you so much for the praise! A Study in Emerald is one of my favourite works within the ACD canon/fanon, and very much worth reading. It won't take long at all, really.

[chapbook]

I haven't read ASIE or the 'verse that inspired it, but I think I understand what's going on here. I like how you leave open (or I think you did) Sherlock's death, as well how you succinctly explain John's role in this 'verse.

I have questions, though I suspect you can't answer until after the reveal: I wonder if Reginam could refer to more than one being in this story? Perhaps this is somewhat owed to a certain insult in ASiB? :D

[hollyxu]

Thank you for commenting (late reply because, like a numpty, I forgot there were comments here) and as a response to your question: the Reginam is in reference to the queen of England in the ASIE, Victoria Gloriana, who is basically an enormously powerful eldritch monster from outer space that devours things.

As for the original Britannic bloodlines, I think in the ASIE origin story it was hinted that the elder gods appeared quite early, certainly before 1066, so we'll have to see how humanity picks itself up afterwards.

[saki101]

I, too, am not familiar with ASiE, but find the enigmatic atmosphere of your story, and Sherlock and Mycroft's dynamic within it, fascinating.

[hollyxu]

Thank you so much! (Err, forgive the super late reply, I forgot.) (Disgracefully.)

[mundungus42]

I wasn't familiar with the acronym ASIE, but the minute you dropped a shoggoth into the natural history museum, I squealed with glee. This was DELICIOUS. Having the Holmeses as descendants who had gone native to the point of rebellion is absolute genius, and I loved Mycroft's perspective, his mind maze, the elder-filled dystopia you've created with such a light touch (the Darwin Heresy Room made me cackle), and most of all, Mycroft dealing with his snotty, preternaturally gifted little brother when he himself has had to exhibit such restraint. This was beautifully imagined, perfectly executed, and an absolute delight to read. I will be pointing my Lovecrafty friends in the direction of this story post-haste. Thank you for this wonderfully wicked treat! BRAVA!!!

PS Oh THAT'S what ASIE it is: Neil Gaiman's A Study in Emerald, which I read before reading Lovecraft, so I didn't quite get it. Talk about going about things the wrong way :D

[hollyxu]

Yay shoggoths! I wasn't sure how obvious I wanted this to be, but on the other hand both Holmeses are very much in their own heads, and they certain have accepted the ASIE status quo as, well, status quo, so there went the narrative. I'm very happy it worked for you.

Thank you so much for the enthusiasm and praise, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

(The super late reply is because this post completely slipped my mind, apologies!)

RE: Domine, salvum fac Reginam

[disassembly_rsn]

Thank you very much!

Making the Holmeses beings who had 'gone native' is an excellent notion. It maintains the aristocratic touch in a way appropriate to "A Study in Emerald", lets Mycroft be himself, and allows Sherlock to fit his role in that universe as a rebellious type. Very, very well thought out.

[hollyxu]

Hey there, sorry for the super late reply, as a matter of fact I forgot there was a post here on the comm, so ... I didn't come back to check. Mea culpa!

I tried to hint that this was in BBC Sherlock era-London but to be honest the ASIE universe kind of took over, though I hope that it worked out for you just the same. <3

Thanks for commenting