Esca/Marcus - book canon, h/c
anonymous
February 26 2012, 23:32:55 UTC
Marcus set his bundle carefully on the table. "We have brought back the Hispana's lost Eagle," he said, rather mussily, and very quietly crumpled forward on top of it.
I would like the h/c that followed this scene (because we all know it happened, Madam Sutcliff just forgot to add it in). For those who haven't read the book, it's basically the moment Marcus and Esca return to Hadrian's wall after being chased for days and days by just about every Northern tribe.
I checked delicious to see if this was prompted before but couldn't find it, so apologies if I missed it!
Fill: In BorcovicusisiscoloMarch 1 2012, 13:18:44 UTC
Marcus set his bundle carefully on the table. "We have brought back the Hispana's lost Eagle," he said, rather mussily, and very quietly crumpled forward on top of it.When he awoke it was in a dark room with a rush burning dimly on the wall. A shadow detached itself from the darkness and became Esca
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Re: Fill: In Borcovicus (2)isiscoloMarch 1 2012, 13:21:41 UTC
A noise outside the room interrupted them, and a moment later Esca entered with his arms full of piled cloth, followed by men with buckets of water, steaming in the cool morning air. Esca had been shaved, although his hair was still long, and he wore a clean tunic in the Roman style that was a little too large for his frame. The cut on his forehead was shiny and red, already healing
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Re: Fill: In Borcovicus (3)isiscoloMarch 1 2012, 13:25:02 UTC
The water was warm on his body, and the wine warm in his belly. It was easy to relax into Esca's arms. It was soothing to be touched. He gave another murmur of contentment as Esca slid the blanket to his waist and washed his chest and back
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Re: Fill: In Borcovicus (4/4)isiscoloMarch 1 2012, 13:27:10 UTC
When he was finished, Esca unfolded a clean soldier's tunic and helped Marcus to slip it on. His hand dipped low as he did so, touching him between the legs for just an instant, and he grinned. "I thought I took care of that
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Re: Fill: In Borcovicus (4/4)coeurdesoleilMarch 1 2012, 14:26:19 UTC
OH THIS IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!
You've got a wonderful way with words, and the characterization of both Esca and Marcus rang true to book canon. I loved how gentle Esca was with Marcus when he was washing him, and this managed to be both sexy, sweet and a little humorous at the same time, which is the perfect mix if you ask me :)
Re: Fill: In Borcovicus (4/4)
anonymous
March 1 2012, 17:40:52 UTC
I like it a lot. You really nailed book!Marcus and book!Esca. Of course Esca would have no one else washing Marcus. Of course he would tend to him tenderly. They had both been starving for each other, but now they won't anymore! Beautiful!
I would like the h/c that followed this scene (because we all know it happened, Madam Sutcliff just forgot to add it in). For those who haven't read the book, it's basically the moment Marcus and Esca return to Hadrian's wall after being chased for days and days by just about every Northern tribe.
I checked delicious to see if this was prompted before but couldn't find it, so apologies if I missed it!
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I am always up for h/c and with the lovely book!verse in tow this can be utterly beautiful <3
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You've got a wonderful way with words, and the characterization of both Esca and Marcus rang true to book canon. I loved how gentle Esca was with Marcus when he was washing him, and this managed to be both sexy, sweet and a little humorous at the same time, which is the perfect mix if you ask me :)
This was a treat to read ♥
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Beautiful!
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