GIFT FOR NAVAAN: Duet (Jack/Future Doctor) [All Ages]

[trobadora]

Title: Duet
Author: lindenharp
Recipient: navaan
Rating: All Ages
Pairing(s): Jack/Future Doctor
Spoilers/warnings: none
Summary: It's a quiet enough place, and there won't be any distractions." Famous last words...

Comments

[rhia_starsong]

Oh, this is so lovely! My heart was beating kind of fast throughout, waiting for the Doctor's revelation and wondering how Jack would take it, and you nailed it, the emotions, everything. The resonance chamber is such a neat idea! And I love that Jack named it Rick's Cafe.

[lindenharp]

Thank you so much! When I was looking for an alias for Jack, I couldn't quite resist the Casablanca reference. I was tempted to name his assistant "Sam", but decided that was going just a little too far.

I knew from the start what Jack's initial reaction would be to a stranger knowing his real name -- what it would have to be, considering his situation and his personality.

[navaan]

Oh God, this is so lovely and perfect! Thank you so much for writing me this wonderful fic!

I loved all the world building details like the forest and the spoon tradition and the backstory that gave Jack a reason to be there. And, of course, the Tardis doing what is necessary to get the boy's together. That was so, so lovely.

The man is clearly no innocent-there are too many shadows lurking in those sea-green eyes-but whatever trouble he’s been in before, he faced it under his own name.

This was just such a wonderful line. And I knew that even though Jack was about to fall in love a stranger, he recognized some of the things that make the Doctor the Doctor from the beginning.

That first kiss was so perfect, too, and the Doctor revealing his identity... *sigh*

This is basically all I wanted! Thank you so much for this wonderful gift!

[lindenharp]

I'm so glad that it was what you wanted. It's always a little nerve-wracking when I'm writing to someone else's prompt.

This was just such a wonderful line.

I fretted over that one. I needed a pseudonym for the Doctor -- and a plausible way for him to get one. He lies about his identity all the time, but rarely uses a fake name.

I enjoyed writing this story -- thank you for giving me such fun prompts to work with!

[meatball42]

There is so much squee and awe in my heart right now that this isn't going to be a good comment, fair warning

[lindenharp]

As far as I'm concerned, squee and awe make for a wonderful review. *grins*

But I must confess that words like "realistic" and "in-character" please me even more. And I'm happy you noticed the reference to the drink.

If you want to read more of my fic, you're best off doing it on Ao3, where it's easiest to follow a series. You might like Two Travellers, which is my Jack/Ten series. It begins not long after Children of Earth. Or if you like a threesome, the Changes!verse features Nine/Jack/Rose.

[magic_7_words]

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[boji]

This is gorgeous.

I like the world building - the quarry, turned natural concert hall and instrument, Jack as a bartender and most of all I like your rendering of Twelve. Amid the manic energy, and whatever ideas he carries about Jack from previous selves (Ten predominantley I imagine) there is a warmth and a deep kindness which is lovely to read. It's also lovely to see it aimed in Jack's direction for once.

I also love the subtext as to the healing power of music and the way that these two men (their chemistry, history and emotions) are a symphony - ok a duet *grin*. It fits in beautifully with the current season's subtextual focus on music and song.

Gorgeous stuff!

[lindenharp]

Thanks. I enjoy worldbuilding, though it often amuses me how few details are needed to create the illusion of a carefully crafted world.

I'm glad my interpretation of the Doctor worked for you. It's a challenge to re-invent such a complex and well-loved character.

[anonymous]

This was perfect!

[lindenharp]

Thank you!