Exchange Fic #15: The Rescue (2/3)

[dmacabre]

The actual identity of the writer will remain secret until all the submissions are in and posted.

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Title: The Rescue, Part Two
Author: tallulah99
Recipient: wizzcat01
Prompt: Poor Jareth, always the villain of the piece, forever the bad guy, but what if just for once he was the hero in the tale (intentional or reluctant)? After all, good guys always get the

Comments

[slobber_neck]

I just wanted to pop in and say that I am really enjoying this. The dynamic between Sarah and Jareth is so natural and honest. I feel like I'm watching two people connect normally, which is not something that happens often in labyfic. I really like this and I am excited to continue reading!

[slobber_neck]

I am *thrilled* that the interaction between Jareth and Sarah comes off as believable. One of the things that I always find most tricky about writing Labyrinth fic is deciding just how they should behave around each other given their history.

Thank you!

[arynwy]

Elsbeth put them together. I don't think she'll be pleased with how cozy they appear to be. *sighs* Oh, Jareth...

[arynwy]

There's nothing like a shared traumatic experience to bring two people together, you know?

Hope you enjoy the finale!

[nexttosomething]

Jareth drawing that "x" in the dirt on the ledge is the single most heartwarming thing I think I've ever read for his character.

This is lovely so far. The adventure so rich and thrilling! I'm so excited to read what is next!

[nexttosomething]

It's one of my favorite parts too:)

I'm so glad you're enjoying my little story. I absolutely adored writing it!

Thank you!

[wizzcat01]

Oh this just gets better and better!

Love Elsbeth, she comes across as perfectly insane and creepy. And the interaction between Jareth and Sarah is great, he's still got his sharpness but he's softening at just the right level.

Really nicely done, thanks again it's such an enjoyable read. :)

[wizzcat01]

I cannot think of anything more disturbing than a criminally insane little girl with homicidal tendencies. Heck, she creeped me out.

I'm happy to see that the interplay between Jareth and Sarah came off believably. I still wanted him to be his old snarky self, but also develop a bit, which is hard to do without having him be WAY out of character. I'm glad it worked out okay!

Thank you!

[themsmine]

Jareth just doesn't come across as much of a villain when put next to a immensely powerful, mad little girl, does he? I can't think of a more terrifying villain. Children can be so cruel when they're not insane.