Six Swans (2/3): A Frakked-Up Fairy Tale

[innibis]

Title: Six Swans (2/3)
Author: innibis
Rating: R
Word Count: 6,857
Pairing: Kara/Lee, Karl/Sharon
Genre: Completely AU
Disclaimer: I am not RDM. Nor am I a brother of the Grimms.

A/N: For my beta, workerbee73, a good egg.

Part I

Comments

[cattm]

Yay! Thanks for posting this part so quickly after the first. I loved this just as much. The tension between Lee and Kara was very palpable, and the scene when they finally acted on it hot. I loved the way Kara stopped Lee when he wanted to leave the cave, a parallel to the second brig scene, as well as the "this seems familiar" call-back.

I hope you will post the final part soon.

[cattm]

I'm first to comment twice in a row? Hee. I'm usually the last to show up! *is confused by this*

[innibis]

Someone has to be the first, and I thank you for it and your lovely comments.:)

I'm glad that you're enjoying it and that the call-backs come through alright.

I will post it as soon as Bee let's me I can.:)

[ourmutualfiend]

Amongst many, many things that I love, it's this:
The challenge of writing a silent Kara is just so interesting here and so freaking well done. It's a part of the original tale yes, but how divine is it that Kara, mouthy, dynamic Kara, chooses to be silent and thus must be portrayed sans words? Granted she was always one for actions, but still- your portrayal of her is still so very Kara, and I really appreciate taking on the challenge of incorporating her character into this very specific role in this fable.

[innibis]

Thanks.:)

I wanted to subvert the expected a little. The gender role reversal of the the BSG universe is so common now as to render it obligatory so I like to switch it up - without destroying her character in the process. It also strikes me as a harder thing for Kara to do - retire to a cave and sew silently - then it is for her to run in, guns blazing and mouth flying.

I'm really glad that it's working for you. It gave me some moments of heartburn when Kara needed to say something and she had no words to use.

[ourmutualfiend]

"It also strikes me as a harder thing for Kara to do - retire to a cave and sew silently - then it is for her to run in, guns blazing and mouth flying."

Exactly- and that's what makes it both a challenge for the character, and for you, the writer- and you've pulled it off wonderfully.

[innibis]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[margaretmoony]

Aw, cute! I love it.

[innibis]

Thank you.:)

[rayruz]

Um yes I love this as always :) :) ;)

And yay for Hera being alive. I don't actually know why I was worried. And the sex scene in the rain was great

[innibis]

Thank you!:)

I wouldn't kill Hera! (At least I don't think I would - never say never.)Laura's there to be devious and evil, per usual.:)

[rayruz]

Evil Laura hurts my soul a little bit :(

[innibis]

Laura has a very dark and manipulative streak and she does some dreadful things on the show. I was just using that side of her here.

[isla_verdad]

This is riveting, and how you keep it so true to BSG characterization is incredible. I just love it and can't wait for Part III.

[innibis]

Thank you. I'm really glad that you are enjoying it.