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[snowbryneich]

Title: Recovery (5/?)
Pairing: James/Elizabeth
Genre(s): Drama/Romance/Hurt!Comfort
Warning: Utterly AU, marriage fic, mentions of sexual assault, Elizabeth is underage by modern law. Mentions of non-con, sexual assault.
Spoilers: CotBP only
Summary: James attempts to be helpful and actually talk to his wife and is given a piece of Elizabeth's mind

Comments

[ericadawn16]

Woohoo, every time I'm just about to give up on having a new update, it's there!! Everything's perfect and I love the kitty and hope she's ok without him.

[snowbryneich]

Thank you! James might end up being less fond of the kitty and it will be an adjustment certainly.

[viva_lla_gloria]

It's great to see an update! It was well worth the wait. :) When he was teasing Elizabeth about her paintings and when he gave her the kitten was just adorable.

[snowbryneich]

Thank you, they made progress in this chapter so I though some cuteness was called for.

[commodore_lydia]

I repeat what they've said - it's always great to see an update from you! (Highlight of my day, actually ;) )

One of the main problems with James and Elizabeth is that they really don't communicate well, but it's good to see they're making progress! Elizabeth's tirade about James's treatment of her is entirely believable and fitting ("You do nothing but treat me like I am broken," she told him, "and so I cannot help but think that I am." comes to mind - excellently phrased, and very Elizabeth.). James's answer to her charges do much to clear the air, I think, particularly that he cares because they are marrie, not despite it

[snowbryneich]

Thank you again for such detailed feedback.

Elizabeth always thinks of James behaviour in the worse possibly light I think, in canon his politeness is taken as boringness, so I took that and decided his concern would be treated similarily negatively.

The kitten part was a favourite of mine as well so I'm glad you liked it. But of course ELizabeth didn't want it until it expressed a similar thought about her. Luckily the kitten was easily won over.

I'm aware of the tense issues, I'm seemingly not capable of writing in one tense, and have to adjust after a part is complete. I've been through again and hopefully caught them all this time, and I know I need to go through early parts. And it's not not obnoxious at all! I'm completely ok with concrit. It's the only way I'll improve!

Again thank you again so much for the kind words. I nearly didn't post this story anywhere because I'd never posted anything in this fandom before (and only a tiny bit in another) silly I know. But I'm very glad I did and that it's enjoyed!

[june7rose]

Wonderful as usual and it was nice to see a change in Elizabeth. My favorite was when she said, "so it would seem", I could really hear his voice in my head, and it was funny that she would notice that and make a joke about it. I hadn't thought of the fact that he was treating her like a damaged object, but after her tirade, I saw how she could honestly feel that way. Hoping she's not pregnant, which seems to be the case at this point, but you never know. Looking forward to the next installment.

[snowbryneich]

Thanks, I think she's pretty observant and quite capable of picking up on little things when she wants to. (Plus she pretty much has had only James to talk to for quite a while, she could probably do a pretty good impression if she wants) He's been patient and concerned and only annoyed her, she's quite demanding but we know that, still they are getting there.

I keep meaning to not take so long but we'll see. *is slow*

[june7rose]

Don't worry about the speed, I occasionally ask just because I'm looking forward to the next one, it's a compliment to be bothered about the next chapter! This is very original and yet I think, true to canon of what the characters would act like in the given situation.

[anonymous]

I love this fic. I was just beginning to despair of receiving another chapter, and lo! an update. YAY.

I appreciate that James is not always the perfect, understanding husband. He tries his best, but he gets irritated and frustrated and makes mistakes. I like that Elizabeth is still stubborn but very fragile. And I especially like that you don't make light of what she's gone through, like, "OMGrape!!1! O well. Sexy tiems!!!" The sentimental moments are undercut with scenes that show the stuggle of the characters to find their way in unfamiliar waters.

And to contredict myself, major *squee* at his kissing her. (Woooo!)

The part with the cat was cute, but I sense there will be trouble when James returns from sea. A kitten is not enough to distract Elizabeth, who is still troubled.

Great chapter, can't wait for the next one!
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