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[lizbee]

So I've kind of been edging away from HP fandom for a couple of months, and while I'm sure it's temporary, something had to come in and fill the vacuum.  And this was the result.  And I hate doing the first fic post in a new fandom, so ... yeah. 

I might do a commentary for this, because I had lots of thoughts when I was writing.  But we'll see.


Title: Escape Routes
Author: LizBee
Summary: AU from The Beekeeper's Apprentice: Donleavy carries out her original plan of kidnapping Russell.
Warnings: Fade-to-black femmeslash, character death, a tentacle metaphor.
Fandom: Mary Russell (Sherlock Holmes)
Spoilers: The Beekeeper's Apprentice
Disclaimer: Russell and Donleavy are the property of Laurie R. King. Holmes is public domain, although it's probably only fair to name-check Arthur Conan Doyle. Notes: With thanks to cesario, prof_pangaea and melwil for their most excellent beta work. Extra thanks for Branwyn, who put the idea in my head, and then made encouraging noises until I actually finished it. Blame her.




( Here, have a fake LJ cut! )

Comments

[hedda62.livejournal.com]

You are, as usual, wonderful. And I like your filename. *g*

I'd love to see the commentary, actually, because I do wonder why in some spots, and what-the-hell-were-you-thinking, and so forth. Though given the premise, it all develops naturally.

[lizbee.livejournal.com]

You are, as usual, wonderful.

Thank you. *immensely pleased you liked it*

And I like your filename. *g*

I calls 'em as I sees 'em.

I'd love to see the commentary, actually, because I do wonder why in some spots, and what-the-hell-were-you-thinking, and so forth. Though given the premise, it all develops naturally.

Commentary ahoy, then! *scribbles*

[threeoranges.livejournal.com]

Wow. That was scarily plausible, and I loved the way a slow, drugged atmosphere seemed to descend upon Russell in capitivity. (Am I reading too much into it to imagine Russell's growing acquiescence?)

I'd also love a commentary, not to "explain" anything but just to know what your thoughts and influences were. You achieved the rare feat of making me wonder "what the hell?" at a certain moment (you can guess which one) and yet not think that particular action absurd or "out of character" for Russell at all. At that stage, I can well believe that she would have done that, and Donleavy's reply was just perfect.

[lizbee.livejournal.com]

Wow. That was scarily plausible...

Thank you!

...and I loved the way a slow, drugged atmosphere seemed to descend upon Russell in capitivity. (Am I reading too much into it to imagine Russell's growing acquiescence?)

You're not reading too much at all. *too pleased for words*

I'd also love a commentary, not to "explain" anything but just to know what your thoughts and influences were.

*opens commentary file*

You achieved the rare feat of making me wonder "what the hell?" at a certain moment (you can guess which one) and yet not think that particular action absurd or "out of character" for Russell at all.

But I can't guess! It's awful -- it should be obvious, but it's not. How very frustrating!

[katemonkey.livejournal.com]

wooooooooooooooooo!

I really don't have coherent commentary or responses. I just point and giggle.

[lizbee.livejournal.com]

Eh, it's all feedback, after a fashion...

[katemonkey.livejournal.com]

Heh.

I did like it. But I'm also the person who is convinced that Russell is secretly a big ol' lesbian, so when she starts sleeping with the enemy (as it were), I'm not surprised. When she cuts her hair and leaves everyone, again with the not being surprised.

And now she's going to be a millionaire heiress with short hair and mens suits and cigarettes. Yay!

[laurei.livejournal.com]

i just wanted to wave a tenticle:D:D