This is...I don't know how to thank you enough. I was trying to read this in a room full of my family and I had to work really hard because I started to literally shake. I can't even properly explain what this fic has done to me and for me. I don't know how I'll continue writing about Richard because you have said more here in one fic than I could hope to in ten. This is a work of art.
This is absolutely frigging brilliant. I can hear Richard so clearly throughout every part of this, the way he freezes and slowly thaws and learns how to interact with the world again. I love that you've shown us his vengeance on Manny, how it wasn't for Jimmy, but for Angela. I love every single solitary moment of his interactions with Tommy, especially how terrified of him Richard is. I think this is one of the best lives for Richard we can really hope for, and thank you for writing it so beautifully.
Thank you so much, hon. :) (I know people seem to like Manny on the show and damn the actor's good, but if Richard does not waste his ass I will be so upset.)
A copy/paste from a question I sent to emerald--city on tumblr: "One of the saddest things about Richard's army photo is that he looks like he's lost 20-25 lbs. Earlier in his healing process, he's found it too painful to eat. And now, he's too meticulous to eat something that's terribly messy. Or someone's around when it's time to eat so he waits. Richard, in many ways, is always hungry."
You have no idea how much it pleases me that in this fic (and I'm sure another) you address this. One of my favorite things about you is that you fill in the blanks in BE in a way that no one else could--not even their own writers.
Each time I read a fic of yours, I find that I am running out of praise that accurately describes my reactions to your writing (and I'm usually pretty verbose). I guess that's the rub--you just make me FEEL things...and nothing else needs to be said.
Dude, dude. I saw that on her tumblr and was like "holy shit they're right" and it just broke my heart. That's why it's in there--you're the one that got me really thinking about it. Thank you for that--and for the kind comments. :)
I am THRILLED at this news. It's like I put my desires into the universe and I got your writing in return. *whispering* The Secret really works. (I am so ashamed that I know enough about the premise of that book to make a joke about it.)
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I don't know what to say to all these lovely remarks. Thank you, thank you.
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A copy/paste from a question I sent to emerald--city on tumblr:
"One of the saddest things about Richard's army photo is that he looks like he's lost 20-25 lbs. Earlier in his healing process, he's found it too painful to eat. And now, he's too meticulous to eat something that's terribly messy. Or someone's around when it's time to eat so he waits. Richard, in many ways, is always hungry."
You have no idea how much it pleases me that in this fic (and I'm sure another) you address this. One of my favorite things about you is that you fill in the blanks in BE in a way that no one else could--not even their own writers.
Each time I read a fic of yours, I find that I am running out of praise that accurately describes my reactions to your writing (and I'm usually pretty verbose). I guess that's the rub--you just make me FEEL things...and nothing else needs to be said.
[except that maybe, perhaps, I love you. lol]
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I am THRILLED at this news. It's like I put my desires into the universe and I got your writing in return. *whispering* The Secret really works. (I am so ashamed that I know enough about the premise of that book to make a joke about it.)
Have a great evening!
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