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amyross

Mythical Simplicity (Chapter 3)

Jan 23, 2008 07:32

Chapter Three

The crowing of the village rooster woke him sharply. He groaned inwardly for a moment, not ready to rise yet. Then he sat bolt upright with a start. What time was it? Was he late?

He had an appointment at nine in the village. It would be just his luck to be late. But … no. Just this once, he was in plenty of time. He wandered ( Read more... )

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huggabledog January 23 2008, 08:44:10 UTC

This is really well written and a very interesting plot. Amazing how different the Master is without his history - not a criticism, because we saw how good a human he was as Yana. It's going to be interesting to see how he looks back on this once he changes back into a Timelord. He hated his time as a human after the last change, but now with the Doctor? Starting again without their shared histories and expectations is no doubt just what they need. Looking forward to more.

amyross January 23 2008, 12:36:09 UTC

Thank you!

In the beginning, I was trying to write Harry as a young, early-twentieth-century Professor Yana. I'm still writing the "after" part, and all I'll say is, it's a lot of fun!

order_of_chaos January 23 2008, 09:38:33 UTC

*dies laughing* What has the TARDIS done to him? Or is that all the Master - cheerful and charming and in possession of a sense of humour (sounds like him) and sweet enough to rescue kites from trees (surreal in a good way).
I found it beautifully ironic that the Master is the one that's happy as a human, while the Doctor's miserable.

Harry looked across at him once more, and the immediate impression was one of quiet, but deep, unhappiness. Beautiful bit of characterisation, and that it's harry noticing - even better. *hugs John*

Loved John's instant almost-recognition of Harry. Adored Harry. Generally gleeful about the whole chapter - it was fantastic!

amyross January 23 2008, 12:38:19 UTC

I have no idea what the TARDIS has done to him, but yes, a large part of it was already there. And the whole "help humanity" thing came from the characterisation of Professor Yana in Utopia.

I was determined that the Master was going to be a happy, cheerful sort as a human. This chapter's so short, but it was great fun to write.

Chapter Four tomorrow!

vail_kagami January 23 2008, 11:43:04 UTC

Harry is creeping me out. Because he's evil. Well, 'Harry' might not be, but he's the Master and the Master is evil and I always half expect him to take out a knife when you turn your back.
Or a TCE.
Anyway, lovely chapter! I want more!

amyross January 23 2008, 12:40:24 UTC

He's really, really not evil! Really! I had to keep reminding myself when I was writing that they're really not the Master and the Doctor any more. They just look like them.

Okay, there are a few similarities, but you really have to look for them.

Chapter 3 is my favourite, but I've been grammar-checking Chapter 4 in preparation for posting tomorrow, and that may also be my favourite. It helps that it's twice as long!

Thanks!

buttercupgaud January 23 2008, 16:30:46 UTC

*falls in love with both this story and Harry Saxon*. I just want to cuddle them both in this story. I love the way you're writing it. It feels like a period novel. Wonderful. Cannot wait for more. Really, really, loving this. Hope that your training is going well. Training sucks. But TW tonight!

amyross January 23 2008, 17:30:50 UTC

I know, isn't he just so lovable? I was giggling away writing this, I can tell you!

I'm trying hard to be true to the time period, but sometimes that means not a lot happening, or things happening very slowly. And it's going to result in a lot of tiresome nonsense in Chapter Five, unfortunately. But authentic nonsense, hopefully.

Training was a breeze tonight. Watched a video, discussed snacks, and came home. It doesn't feel like a Wednesday unless I'm in a foul mood, so now I'm all out of sync.

But yes, generally boring day tempered by knowledge of TW tonight. Knackered, though. Must ... stay ... awake!

elfgirljen January 23 2008, 17:00:39 UTC

Harry is so sweet!
Thanks for posting

amyross January 23 2008, 17:31:42 UTC

I know, he's such a little ray of sunshine. Aw.

elfgirljen January 24 2008, 01:40:42 UTC

Actaully I think it's rather interesting that Harry Saxon is such a well rounded human considering that the Master is a sex god nutcase.

amyross January 24 2008, 07:31:49 UTC

Yeah, at least two thirds of what made this fun to write was the sheer contrast between the two. What you make of the idea that the human persona is created, at least a little, out of what's already there, is really up to you!