Sherlock (BBC) Fanfic - Survival - Chapter 16

[koneko_zero]

Title: Survival

Fandom: Sherlock (BBC)
Characters: Sherlock, John, Molly, Lestrade, Mrs. Hudson, Mycroft, Moriarty (men.), Homeless Network, Col. Moran
Genre: Drama, hurt/comfort, angst, friendship - there will be a great deal of bromance (or pre-slash, you can in fact read this one either way)
Rating: T
Chapter Length: 3,756 words
Spoilers: End

Comments

[shezan]

YOU'RE BACK!!!!

I'm so sorry life took it out on you, and very happy you're writing again. Now I need to catch up again, and to read back earlier chapters of this fic I do love fiercely to reconnect the dots. I wonder if you'd like me to send you an AO3 invite? If any fic deserves to be widely available, including as downloadable eBook (selfish moi talking!) it's this one.

[koneko_zero]

Yes, I am! I'm so sorry... As I said in the AN, I'm very sorry, but things have just been insane here.

I do actually still have the almost-finished account you gave me the invite for last year. I've just got to finish putting everything in html. I've got a couple of things to do first (replying to outstanding comments and reviews, then finishing getting chapter 17 all typed up from the written version), but I intend to have it done by this time next week. I'll let you know as soon as it's all posted there, okay?

[shezan]

No problem! Take your time (and keep at Chapter 17.........)

[koneko_zero]

It's basically done, I just need to finish typing up the last of it and then get it beta'd. I'm aiming for it to be posted in a fortnight, but it won't be longer than 3 weeks at the most. Thank you so much for being so wonderful!

[shezan]

...and this was LOVELY & quite in character. (Would Douglas by any chance be named after a certain Roger Allam character?)

[koneko_zero]

Oh, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! The "quite" is making me nervous, but as you also called it lovely I will take a deep breath and stop being insane and paranoid.

I'm afraid not, although I now want to read about him to see if there are any parallels... Douglas is entirely mine, based on the best parts of teachers and family friends, and I named him on a bit of a whim, really. I wanted a strong name that would make readers think of someone warm, and a Scottish one seemed the perfect solution. Aside from that, I just like it, haha!

[shezan]

You mean you're not familiar with the SHEER MARVEL that is Cabin Pressure????

MOST HILARIOUS RADIO SERIES EVER. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Martin, Roger Allam as Douglas, Stephanie Cole as Carolyn and the writing genius who dreams it up, John Finnemore as Arthur.

There are, um, ways of acquiring episodes. For the first season, start here.

[koneko_zero]

He's from Cabin Pressure? I keep meaning to listen to it, but never find the time. I'll have to look into it - thank you for the links!

[lotl101]

Glad to see you're back, though sorry to hear about the intervening! As always I adore everything about this chapter and look forward to the next! That said, take your time. I understand life can get a bit rawr sometimes and fic just isn't a priority.

[koneko_zero]

Oh, thank you ever so much! It's very kind of you to say that you're glad to see me back (I'm glad to be back!), and I'm delighted (and relieved) that you enjoyed it. I'll do everything I can to make sure the next chapter will be up on time - it now just needs a final check and then to be beta'd, so it should be alright. Thank you for being so wonderful about it, though. It really is appreciated. ♥

[lotl101]

Of course! I've had times when life's gotten away from me and the like and I know how it feels. I always love reading what you write, but I understand when you can't update for a while. Take care of yourself and yours first, the rest of us can wait, ok? <3

[rifleman_s]

”...until this behemoth is finally completed.”

Oh please don’t rush just to please us (although, do in fact!!!! *grin*) - it’s wonderful to know things are getting better with your personal life, and having almost given up hope of this brilliant story ever being completed, it’s sheer joy to have you back writing again.

*rubs hands in glee*

Anyway . . . on to this chapter!

”Despite knowing that the charade will almost certainly end soon, now that he has the security of being known to someone, Sherlock finds that he is genuinely unwilling to commit to either verbal response.”

Yes, he’ll ever be wary, no matter how innocent anyone appears, until the “thing” is finally completed.

”Still, knowing that he has support - even from idiots - sparks a warm feeling in the vicinity of his sternum.”

Ha ha - Sherlock is human after all . . .!!

And again ~

”Sherlock giggles his way through the online coverage ...the most light-hearted thing we’ve seen Sherlock do in this story

[koneko_zero]

Haha, I was actually planning for the end when all the personal stuff went to hell in a handbasket, so don't worry. Besides, I decided at the start that I'd finish this scribble when it felt right, rather than looking at the original time-frame from ACD (I hate it when fics are too dragged out), and - much as writing this is vastly enjoyable and I don't particularly want to stop - it feels like the right time to move towards an ending. I'll do my best to update on time

[sif_aka_joanna]

I am thrilled to see more of this story. I have had severe attacks of life and understand. Take care of yourself.

[koneko_zero]

Oh, thank you ever so much - especially for the kindness and understanding. I'll do my best not to disappoint you!

Also, seeing that icon, whether you actively decided to use it for this comment or not, has made my day. =3