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morganstuart

This Is A Test (Sherlock)

Aug 21, 2011 11:29

Title: This Is A Test
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: John Watson wasn't the first person Mycroft Holmes kidnapped for a little chat in a warehouse.
Author's Note: This is a 221b ficlet: 221 words, with the ( Read more... )

sherlock, 221b (sherlock), fan fiction

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morganstuart August 21 2011, 19:02:50 UTC

Oh, I'm so tickled you liked it! Thank you so much. :D

methylviolet10b August 21 2011, 16:34:47 UTC

Brilliant. Just brilliant. I can just see this whole scene in my head. Your Lestrade is just perfect. :-)

(And is it just me, or did this story appear earlier, then vanish? Is LJ wonky again, or is it just my brain? Wellll...okay, is it *more* than just my brain?)

lucybun August 21 2011, 17:39:51 UTC

LJ is wonky. It did the same thing to me on another post.

morganstuart August 21 2011, 19:04:56 UTC

Oh, I'm so glad the scene seems right to you! Lestrade, especially.

LJ is being wonky. Alas, so am I. I got cold feet on this one and withdrew it, tinkered a bit more, and then decided I had to let it be or go insane. ;) I'm so sorry for the confusion!

Thanks again for your kind words. As always, they mean a lot to me.

bluerosefairy August 21 2011, 17:26:51 UTC

I fully believe this happened. There's no way Mycroft scares Lestrade any more than he scares John.

morganstuart August 21 2011, 19:08:51 UTC

Oh, I'm so glad this seems believable to you! I liked thinking about how Lestrade's "interview" was probably a variation on John's: some differences, according to their personalities and positions, but, as you say, neither being overly intimidated. I expect Mycroft doesn't get a frank stare back from people very often. Maybe once every five years. ;)

Thanks so much for reading and for your feedback!

lucybun August 21 2011, 17:39:03 UTC

Oh, I just found my fic rec for Monday! Yay! I love this dynamic between the two of them. Fics about Mycroft having respect for Lestrade please me to no end. <3 BTW, maybe your experiment should be an indefinite one, because I sure to enjoy these.

morganstuart August 21 2011, 19:12:14 UTC

Oh, bless you! That's lovely of you. :D I'm so glad you liked this.

Fics about Mycroft having respect for Lestrade please me to no end.

I agree wholeheartedly!

And thank you so much for your encouraging words about these recent 221b ficlets. I'm just delighted that you've been enjoying them. I appreciate your encouragement!

marysutherland August 21 2011, 18:25:03 UTC

I really enjoyed this - Lestrade displaying his own subtly different form of toughness from John's behaviour in the same situation. More willing to take the fight to the enemy and less patient. And I love Mycroft's thought that this is 'satisfying'; I can just hear his voice then.

morganstuart August 21 2011, 19:57:17 UTC

Oh, I'm so glad you enjoyed this! And I'm pleased that these differences between Lestrade's and John's "interview" felt fitting to you. I'm especially tickled that Mycroft's reaction seemed in character. I'd imagine finding someone who will meet his gaze without shying away is rare enough to be a refreshing experience when it happens.

I appreciate your reading and commenting very much. Thank you!