I've said it before, and I'll say it again: this piece pulls me apart in horrible, wonderful ways. The longing and grief are stunningly palpable, and Sherlock, in spite of this being an AU, remains so stubbornly himself that it can't help but work. I was skeptical about the concept when you first mentioned it, I'll admit - a space AU, what? - but then I read the story and just kind of fell apart because it was so convincingly done. Bravo. Of all your pieces, this is my favorite.
(This piece was the reason I wrote the poem from which you drew the title, so it's come full circle, in a way. It's kind of annoying that I can't post the poem publicly, as I've submitted it for consideration at some journals already. If anybody asks to see the poem, though, direct them to me, and I can send it privately.)
I love that you love it! Seriously, I think I must have done hundreds of versions of this in my head across various fandoms. This is the fandom in which it worked out, I think in part because I had learned enough about storytelling to make a vague idea become real. And yeah, I don't blame you for the scepticism, I think pretty much everyone responded that way at first. I'm super glad it works for you, that you love it. So thank you for that.
(I will. Also, if it appears in print, I shall want a copy of it, because I feel a kinship to that poem now. If you hear back from anyone, please let me know so I can try to obtain it in print.)
With my luck, it'll be one of those perpetually homeless poems. That happens with a lot of the especially dear ones, sometimes. If some months go by and nobody wants it, I'll gladly let you add it to this post. And you can feel secure in the knowledge you are entirely responsible for its existence.
I know, oh God. I want Sherlock to find him. I want to see that moment. I want to see what follows that moment. I hadn't been left so disconsolate by a story in quite some time.
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(This piece was the reason I wrote the poem from which you drew the title, so it's come full circle, in a way. It's kind of annoying that I can't post the poem publicly, as I've submitted it for consideration at some journals already. If anybody asks to see the poem, though, direct them to me, and I can send it privately.)
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(I will. Also, if it appears in print, I shall want a copy of it, because I feel a kinship to that poem now. If you hear back from anyone, please let me know so I can try to obtain it in print.)
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This left me breathless.
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thanks!
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