Fic: Love, Duty, Sacrifice Chapter 7/24

[missalee]

Title: Love, Duty, Sacrifice
Author: Mel missalee
Rating: We're back to PG-13 territory.
Summary: A mysterious letter calls Robin on a mission to France that upsets his happiness with Marian and has repercussions from Marian’s past, on the King’s family, and on the fate of England.
Pairing: Robin/Marian (some other couples will show up/develop later in

Comments

[my_end_begins]

An update!!!

Brilliant as always, your characterisation is just spot on!
(I wish Luna were cannon ... she could be if it weren't for season 2 ... ggrrrrrr)

post more soon!

[missalee]

I'm rather fond of Luna too. She's an excellent side character and very useful in storytelling. I'm glad you like her too!

Thanks for commenting, it helps to know I got the characters right.

[swirliness]

Hehehe, I knew the eyes would get you ^_^

I am deeply in lurve with this fic, it's not even healthy. You write these two so well, I can picture every word in my head.
I also like the way you use a smattering of fluff through the plot, it's as though you know our attention spans only last so long without some smooching! ^_^

Yey for Alice, gotta love the kindly old ladies, especially when she doesn't turn them in to Guy!!
Boo for Guy, will they get to France safely and, even if they do, will he follow them??

DUN DUN DUUUUUN

[missalee]

Yes, the eyes definitely got me. I don't think I could write too much serious stuff without some fluff thrown in there. I like writing it too much!

Gisborne is irritating, but he makes for an excellent, and shall I say? Determined nemesis. As for France, it's really only a pit stop along a much larger adventure!

[avictoriangirl]

Yay, an update! *bounces* Just wonderful as usual, I love the interaction between them. ♥

If I knew puppy eyes worked so well, I would have employed them myself! XD

[missalee]

LOL, thanks for being so excited! Puppy dog eyes do work pretty well, I will say. Plus, even though I sometimes take awhile I do try to finish things I start.

[avictoriangirl]

Hee! I'll remember about the puppy eyes. ;) I'm glad to hear that, because I really want to find out what happens! I'm the same way, it might take me awhile, but once I promise something, it will eventually happen. :D

[missalee]

I think all the twists and turns I have planned will be both surprising and exciting. Enough that I can't wait to get to some of them! In large part I just need to set aside "writing time" and make myself sit down and do it. But sometimes my muse is a little fickle and trying to write when she's not in the mood turns out some pretty unimpressive stuff. I'm hoping inspirations sticks around for awhile.

[medievalmuse]

Puppy dog eyes? I'm going to try kitty paws!
More, your adoring fans need more!

I agree with what others have said and that is you have Robin + Marian's characters nailed so very well. When I read this, I can hear them talking; see their body language.

And I love how Robin finally gets acknowledged for his heroic deeds - his legend in- the-making. Great job!

[missalee]

Ok, that is the cutest icon ever!!!! And kitty paws are DEFINITELY better than puppy dog eyes!

It's always a relief to hear I got their characterizations down well. It's the best compliment I can receive.

One of my pet peeves (and there are many) from the series was how Robin as a legend didn't really come out. His story lives for centuries after it all happened! A little recognition would not be amiss!

[morganalefay354]

Wonderful!

I have to admit I have been anxiously waiting for an update, and you certainly didn't disappoint! :)

I love reading this fic, and hate when the end of a chapter comes. You've done a great job with these characters, and the fluff is perfect!

[missalee]

I'm relieved I didn't disappoint you! Seriously, I think the worst thing I could do is get the characters wrong. Hopefully I'll have more up soon and the wait shouldn't be nearly as long. Thank you!