Out of Darkness, Out of Doubt (Sherlock)

[morganstuart]

Title: Out of Darkness, Out of Doubt
Author: Morgan Stuart
Fandom: Sherlock
Disclaimer: This universe does not belong to me; I'm just an appreciative visitor. I make no profit from this fan work.
Description: Sherlock observes more during cases these days than he used to do. Not much cop, this caring lark.
Author's Note: This is a 221b ficlet: 221

Comments

[morganstuart]

Oh, I'm so glad this worked for you! I'm especially thrilled the dual ideas of the "caring lark" - that John and Lestrade are part of it, because they both obviously care, but in his own way, Sherlock is being pulled in that direction, too, as evidenced by his reaction to their pain, if not the victims' - came through. The way you describe it here is just what I was hoping to convey, so this does my heart good. :)

I'm really grateful to you for pointing out that line. It's so helpful to me to know what works and why, and I'm particularly pleased that those verbs in succession drove the feeling home.

You're so kind to take the time to read and comment as you do. I appreciate it very much.

[ghislainem70]

Well, my dear, your skill with ficlet form is ever more apparent, distilling maximum meaning and feeling, with economy. I actually feel the most for Sherlock here, it seeming more painful to bear witness, than to suffer the pain.

[morganstuart]

Oh, I can't thank you enough for your encouragement. What a lovely thing to say! I appreciate it. I agree with you about feeling for Sherlock here, as he witnesses and guards over the others' dreams.

Thanks again for your kindness!

[morganstuart]

*hugs you* I'm so glad you found this to be moving. Don't break, though, please! You have lots more brilliant fic to write! :)

Poor Sherlock, indeed. *sigh*

As always, thanks for your wonderfully kind feedback. It means a lot to know this worked for you.

[ascendant_angel]

wow you packed a lot of punch into so few sentences. powerful stuff, I really liked it.

[morganstuart]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad it worked for you, and you found it to be moving. I really appreciate your reading and commenting.

[sailthouforth]

As always, your writing is like a punch to the stomach, in the best possible way. John and Lestrade break my heart, but Sherlock gets me even worse... I feel like he's secretly relieved he doesn't have any emotional attachments to plague him, not even realizing that moments like this -- witnessing someone else's vulnerability, or pain -- are the building blocks of those very connections.

[morganstuart]

Your kind words are much appreciated! I do love to read the "gut punch" kind of stories, so I'm both amazed and thrilled if I've managed to create the same feeling. Thank you.

I feel like he's secretly relieved he doesn't have any emotional attachments to plague him, not even realizing that moments like this -- witnessing someone else's vulnerability, or pain -- are the building blocks of those very connections.

Beautifully put! You've summed up exactly what I was hoping to convey. The very act of setting aside his work to witness this means he's slowly being pulled into this caring lark himself, even if he doesn't realize it.

I'm so glad all three of them seem fitting and moving to you. I appreciate your reading and commenting so much!