I Sit Beside the Fire and Think (Sherlock)

[morganstuart]

Title: I Sit Beside the Fire and Think
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: As Sherlock sleeps, John and Lestrade sit beside the fire and leave a number of things unsaid.
Historian's Note: This takes place during

Comments

[bwblack]

I love the form here. I have 5 post Scandal drabbles that I've not been sure how to post and there is a simplicity just posting them together that I like. Hmmm. I'll have to think about that.

I'd forgotten John's PTSD but lovely to bring it up here.

And all things Greg and the bride and young and old... so so so so good. That one I shall read again, now I think.

[morganstuart]

I'm so happy you liked the format here! I do love the 221bs, and separating them like this made it easy to change points of view. It's great to hear you enjoyed it - and I'm so glad to see you've posted your own drabbles, too! (Brilliant work!)

The two things that really struck me about this episode (above and beyond how fantastic and brilliant it was) were Lestrade's conspicuously absent ring (nice, quiet development of that character arc) and the thought that everything John had experienced that day/night (punctuated by the landmine detonation) had to affect him in some way he wouldn't want to share. I'm thrilled to hear that the nod to the PTSD, as well as Lestrade's failed marriage, seemed fitting to you.

And thanks so much for pointing out the young/old contrast with Lestrade. I'm so pleased that worked!

I really appreciate your lovely feedback. Thank you so much, my friend.

[morganstuart]

Oh, I'm so glad these worked for you! I appreciate your kind words very much. *hugs* I was thrilled to see the development of these two in this wonderful episode.

[bk7brokemybrain]

First, the title. It felt Hobbity to me, and I liked it. Then later, when Lestrade threw his ring, all I could see were scenes from LotR. And the Martin Freeman/Bilbo thing has tied it all up nicely in my head.
Then there are the drabbles themselves. I adored the ominous mention of the landmine. Of course John would have been affected by that in particular, and afraid of bad dreams. I loved the non-sequitur of "I'm not his boyfriend". lol John seems to spout that a lot lately. And I"m so glad that Lestrade stiffened his spine a bit and dealt with pain.
Lovely pair of drabbles. I do love this format so much.

[morganstuart]

I'm so glad the Hobbity vibe worked for you!

Thanks so much for telling me what you liked most. I'm very happy that it made sense for everything John had experienced that day/night - especially the landmine - to be haunting him a bit. And I'm tickled that his non-sequitur gave you a laugh! ;) I think that must be his "default mode" by this point, assuring everyone they're not a couple. LOL.

It's also great to hear that my explanation for Lestrade's conspicuously absent wedding ring made sense.

I love this format, too! It's tough, but it's also rewarding, and I appreciate the freedom to offer a comment through fiction without having to write a 5,000 or 10,000-word epic every time. (Ha!) Thanks a million for reading and for leaving such incredibly helpful comments. You're the best!

[bk7brokemybrain]

I wish we could sit and have coffee and just talk Sherlock and Potter and everything until they kick us out. I know you're in the US. If you are ever in NYC, let me know and I'll take you to an awesome doughnut place with the best cawfee. ;)

[morganstuart]

I wish we could sit and have coffee and just talk Sherlock and Potter and everything until they kick us out.

That sounds fabulous! I would love that so much.

I'm down in western NC, in the foothills (if you're ever in my neck of the woods, please let me know), but I've been to NYC several times. Hopefully I can find cause to go back sooner rather than later. I'll be sure to get in touch, if I do!

[morganstuart]

Oh, thank you for this, my friend! I'm so glad that the mixture worked despite the brevity of these little ficlets. And I'm so tickled that you used the word "acceptance" - that really underscores a feeling I was hoping to capture. I really appreciate this. You've put a big smile on my face!

[grassle]

What a perfect little gem. So much and so many emotions evoked in so few words.

[morganstuart]

Oh, I'm so happy you think so! Thank you so much for your kind words. They're very much appreciated.