Crossover fic: The Witch's Promise

Sep 21, 2010 16:00

I know I should be getting on with my existing Works In Progress, especially ‘Tabula Avatar’ and ‘Came the Thunder’, but (as happens all too often, I’m afraid) I’ve been distracted by a plot bunny. This is one that’s been kicking around in my mind and my ‘Outlines and Rough Drafts’ folder for quite a while. All I needed to turn it from a sketchy ( Read more... )

the witch's promise, fic, conan

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vikingprincess September 21 2010, 16:05:23 UTC
I love the start to this - and the 'high style' introduction made me giggle unabashedly. I also enjoyed Spike's evaluation of Tara's fightin' forms and potential, expecially 'Bambi on ice.' Looking forward to more!

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speakr2customrs September 21 2010, 17:45:52 UTC
Thank you! More as soon as I can get it written.

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audela September 21 2010, 18:32:37 UTC
This is fun! I can imagine Spike teaching Tara some moves (and his commentary). I don't think I would have thought of Tara in Conan's world--it's not quite as incongruous as Spike in the Land of Nogs, but close. Looks like a fun adventure for her.

BTW, small typo, after Tara and Roshan escape and are far enough away, you have: “They will not follow us this far,” the girl said, and she reigned in the horse. She reined in the horse. Unless she's queen of the horse, from the inside. Hmm.

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speakr2customrs September 21 2010, 18:41:27 UTC
Thank you!

Also thanks for spotting the typo; I also had 'she took hold of the reigns'.

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curiouswombat September 21 2010, 20:50:18 UTC
Ooh - I like this...

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speakr2customrs September 21 2010, 22:06:30 UTC
Good!

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brutti_ma_buoni September 21 2010, 22:05:31 UTC
Intriguing start. Seeing Tara as a reluctantly effective action hero is far more fun than the average fight scene. But how will she cope with what she's realising now?

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speakr2customrs September 21 2010, 22:21:21 UTC
Thank you! I think 'with difficulty' more or less sums it up.

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ottawa_fan September 22 2010, 01:21:43 UTC
Great beginning!

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speakr2customrs September 22 2010, 01:55:05 UTC
Thank you!

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