the hokum hierarchy determinator {tbbt - sheldon/penny}

[slybrunette]

Title: The Hokum Hierarchy Determinator
Fandom: The Big Bang Theory
Characters/Pairings: Sheldon/Penny
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 9,839
Author's Note: This is the most nervous I've ever been about a fic in this fandom, just fyi. Thanks to all the peeps on twitter who were so encouraging. There are more author's notes at the end of this fic that will

Comments

[black_panda_ops]

Very nice slow build in the tension. Great story.

[slybrunette]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[unreckless]

This is one of the best Sheldon/Penny stories I have read, and I don't say that lightly. You have a very strong Penny voice, a beautifully pitched Sheldon, and a well-rounded and fairly treated supporting cast (Raj saying "turn your hips" out loud just got me, and even in a limited role Leonard is so lovably Leonard--the Leonard he should and could be). Everyone has grown up logically, in a progression that feels entirely real based on the characters. The best part is the Maslow's hierarchy theme, though; what a perfect lens to use to look at Sheldon! I enjoyed reading this very much.

[slybrunette]

I in no way take that compliment lightly, as there is a ton of amazingly well-written fic in this fandom. So thank you from the bottom of my heart.

My biggest problem in the past, with other fandoms, is to accurately show growth of characters over time, so that was one of the reasons I was worried about this. The other was Maslow. I'm a first year psych major and I've had the idea in my head for so long -- I just thought I was going to do it wrong.

Anyways, thank you so much for reading and for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed this!

[unreckless]

I wanted to add that I rec'd this over at my journal (and creeping in your comments here, I see at least two people who might've followed the rec). I really, really enjoyed this story a lot, and I read a few of your other BBT fics, so I'm going to friend you so I don't miss any in the future.

[slybrunette]

Oh that's awesome, thank you so much for the rec! If you don't mind, I'll most likely be friending you back as well :)

[curls]

This is a really well written and enjoyable story. I think you did a great job of forwarding Penny and Sheldon's relationship yet still keeping them in character.

Excellent job! :)

[slybrunette]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[juleet]

Absolutely loved the slow, steady, BELIEVABLE build up of this story.
Your Sheldon/Penny is so realistic and such a joy to read!!

[slybrunette]

Aw thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed this!

[kat_skadi]

oh!! Great job!

I liked your history a lot!! The way that feelings appears...(L)
I don't know but I enjoyed it a lot ^^

thanks for writing ^^

[slybrunette]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!