Fic: The Good Soldier

[a_sparrows_fall]

Title: The Good Soldier
Author: a_sparrows_fall
Wordcount: ~1600
Rating: G
Pairing(s): None 
Beta(s): Enormous thanks to misanthropyray and thisprettywrenfor getting me though this one, despite my nerves, and being great friends
Disclaimer: Not mine, no money.
Summary: The end of the year is a time for reflection; John’s assessment of himself - through a prism of depression - is a bit different

Comments

[morganstuart]

Absolutely gorgeous. The symbolism of the little notebook is just heart-wrenching. And this: "This is the most comforting threat John can ever remember hearing." Lovely. This one will stick with me for a good long while. Thanks for posting.

[a_sparrows_fall]

Thank you so much for reading and being my very first commenter! I appreciate the warm welcome. :D

[burnt_hamster]

I really felt this.
I feel like I took a lot out of this. And have a bit to think about. So thank you. And well done!

[a_sparrows_fall]

I'm glad it resonated for you! Thank you for commenting.

[mazarin221b]

Oh, well done! As big of a git as Sherlock is, he does know John very, very well indeed. Beautiful work, and congrats on your first story!

[a_sparrows_fall]

Thanks, Maz, yay! I feel so welcomed by so many talented people. I appreciate you taking the time to read this.

Sidebar- saw the Mazarin Chests at the V&A in London and thought of you. :)

[mazarin221b]

:D

[talimenios79]

I really enjoyed this.

[a_sparrows_fall]

Thank you for reading!

[non_canonical]

What lovely, understated sadness from John. And such perfect characterisations. This just sums up the dynamic between these two:

And if Sherlock is the edges, then he might be the center. And it’s important that the center holds.

More, please?   :)

[a_sparrows_fall]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it. Re: more, currently writing one multi-chapter crossover fic, and outlining a multi-chapter AU... So I'll keep you posted!