prompting part XXIII

[sherlockbbc_fic]

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Roses and bullets and romantic snipings under the stars.

[anonymous]

Can I have a little modern day love story of how a Criminal Mastermind discovers, uses, then falls in love with a poor, down on his luck ex-military sniper named Sebastian Moran. And can it be sort of sweet and schmaltzy and full of murder and joyous mayhem? Please?

Re: Roses and bullets and romantic snipings under the stars.

[the_improbable1]

I want this like burning. Seconding so hard.

FILL: Neither Bud Nor Brier (1/?)

[the_improbable1]

Okay okay okay I'm filling this! The plot bunnies have vicious teeth. The title is from the song Roses on a Brier.

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One might call Sebastian Moran "down on his luck". It would be a gross understatement.

Sebastian had been a soldier fighting for Queen and Country in Iraq until his dishonourable discharge disguised as an invalidation back to England, pity about being shot but go on home, lad, you've done your part.

Sebastian scowled at the asphalt of the path through the park. Those words were the most transparent lies he'd ever heard, up to and including his little sister pretending she hadn't got into the biscuit tin when she was five and there were crumbs all over her face. Sebastian knew that the bullet through his right calf was the excuse his superiors (superiors, hah!) had been waiting for to get rid of him without the messy paperwork of a dishonourable discharge. He'd been the best sniper in his unit, the steadiest hands, the keenest eyes - he'd been useful in Iraq, more useful than he could ever be in Jolly Old England

Re: FILL: Neither Bud Nor Brier (1/?)

[nejem]

Not many fics describe the first meeting between Moriarty and Moran, it's so interesting to read about it! Nice job so far, I'm definitely hooked and I'll be waiting for more (hopefully I won't lose this thread among the million others!)

Re: FILL: Neither Bud Nor Brier (1/?)

[the_improbable1]

Here, I'll ensure you can't lose the thread by replying, so it'll stay in your inbox forever. :D

Thank you for your kind words! There should be more within a relatively short period of time, assuming I can badger my brain into working.

(Subscription ifittf, Mycroft? Are you saying that more people will follow a story if there's drama and fighting in it? That's obvious.)

Re: FILL: Neither Bud Nor Brier (1/?)

[anonymous]

This is relevant to my interests. I'm quite interested in your Moran. (And I like that he and Moriarty are meeting through a mutual acquaintance in a pub.) I do hope that you continue this!

Re: FILL: Neither Bud Nor Brier (1/?)

[the_improbable1]

Thank you! Moran's tricky, since we don't see much of him even in canon - I'm glad you like him. :) If you'll look closely, you should see parts two and three below.

Re: FILL: Neither Bud Nor Brier (1/?)

[anonymous]

I'm not the original commenter above, but I can't see parts two and three because I followed a link from the delicious page, which only gets me to part one. Is there a chance you could post a link to the full post?
Thanks so much, I'm dying to read the rest of this!

Re: FILL: Neither Bud Nor Brier (1/?)

[anonymous]

just click on *Parent* on the fill,it will link you to the prompt from which you should be able to see all parts (the links on the delicious page are often like that so I hope this will help in the future too :)

Re: FILL: Neither Bud Nor Brier (1/?)

[the_improbable1]

Do you see the little link at the bottom that says "(Parent)"?

Click on that. It will take you to the main prompt, from which you can find the other three parts.

(Mycroft says "touch electobe". I'm not going to touch an electrode, Mycroft. That would result in me being electrocuted.)

FILL: Neither Bud Nor Brier (2a/?)

[the_improbable1]

Sebastian glanced at his mobile to be certain he had the correct address. It wouldn't do to go up to the wrong door and say, "Hey, I'm looking for the Professor, does he live here

FILL: Neither Bud Nor Brier (2b/?)

[the_improbable1]

"Good boy." Moriarty's grin grew a touch lopsided. "You have two hours to pack your things and return here. You start work today."

"Sir." Sebastian nodded again, turned on his heel, and departed, the boredom which had still been hovering over him dissapating entirely. He had work, and apparently a place to stay. His new boss was crazy, but that wasn't anything new.

He grinned. Finally, things were getting interesting.After his new employee had left, Jim spun around in his swivel chair to face the whiteboard-covered wall, his brow furrowing in concentration and his gaze unfocussing, seeing the colourful scribbles before him but not registering them

Re: FILL: Neither Bud Nor Brier (2b/?)

[anonymous]

Yes, yes I like this. Please keep going

Re: FILL: Neither Bud Nor Brier (2b/?)

[the_improbable1]

Will do, sir or ma'am. :D This is a lot of fun to write. (Are you the original poster of this prompt? If so, it's generally considered polite to announce oneself as OP. If not, sorry to bother you.)

(this ulteron, Mycroft? Is an ulteron a pokémon? And what about it? You're being especially cryptic today.)

Re: FILL: Neither Bud Nor Brier (2b/?)

[nejem]

A game you say, dearest Jim? I don't know if I should be worried for Sebastian, excited for Sebastian or both XD

Thia is wonderful and very very intriguing and I just can't wait for more!

Re: FILL: Neither Bud Nor Brier (2b/?)

[the_improbable1]

Oh, both, of course. XD

Thank you! Such nice comments make me grin like a fool. :D