Story: Conjugate by Valtyr

Jul 10, 2009 20:37

Title: Conjugate
Author: valtyrRating: NC-17 ( Read more... )

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valtyr July 14 2009, 09:30:53 UTC
Yeah, the structure could have used some work - I would have liked to pick it about a little more, but the deadline thwarted me.

I read every sex scene where Steve is "under the influence", as it were, as pretty much one way, and then once Steve was in his right mind again, in another. I got the feeling it was deliberate, since Steve mentioned something along those lines, but I still went 8||| at a lot of it.I'm afraid I don't understand this sentence? I'm really interested as to what you have to say about this, especially as you found it skeevy, but I can't quite see what you're getting at? Could you explain a little more ( ... )

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valtyr July 14 2009, 14:10:45 UTC
Ah, I see! Sorry, it makes sense to me now. They only have sex once while he's totally unaffected by the pheromones, right at the end, as Jessica's perfume is only effective against her 'basic' pheromones - I assumed he'd be putting them out stronger while aroused as well as when stressed. And yes, it's different.

So does the skeeviness for you lie in the fact that most people took it pretty much in stride? (sorry to be so picky, but I'm planning to rewrite it; so I'd quite like to understand how it's working for you)

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poilass July 18 2009, 17:06:52 UTC
I actually did not see the pheromone thing coming! so I was really delighted at how neatly it all came together. And I especially enjoyed the teamyness of it, especially Peter and Emma (and Emma roping Peter into doing publicity shots for the X-Men. I would love to read that story). Great fun.

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valtyr July 20 2009, 22:02:29 UTC
Oh good, I'm glad it works both ways! (I mean whether the reader knows or not.) I do like the New Avengers team, they have such fun dynamics. Thanks for reading!

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garrideb July 23 2009, 05:52:44 UTC
It's been a long time since I read a fic that was as purely fun as Conjugate! I loved the concept - but the best part was the banter and interaction among the characters. I kept track of my favorite exchanges; forgive me, this will probably get pretty long.

"I don't have time for holidays. I have three full-time jobs ( ... )

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valtyr July 26 2009, 21:35:37 UTC
I was going to go all Serious Fic for Serious Challenge, but I appear to have a deficiency, so, yeah. :) I'm glad it was fun!

I adore team and ensemble pieces, just because I like to see the characters play off each other. Good to know I'm not the only one!

The side of the building sex was totally unnecessary and keeping it in was pure self-indulgence. So I'm glad you enjoyed it, as I feel less guilty now...

Thanks for such lovely detailed feedback. :)

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leyna55 July 24 2009, 10:01:52 UTC
I really enjoyed this, from the way everyone reacted to their new powers, to the relationship between Steve and Tony. It was a lovely mix of plot, & fun, with enough just angst and darkness.

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valtyr July 26 2009, 21:36:54 UTC
Thanks so much, I'm glad it was fun!

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anonymous April 21 2010, 17:54:57 UTC
But your modifications were surgical, and they transferred across to him.

My first thought was totally that Tony had gotten breast implants.

Anywho, loved this fic!

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valtyr May 10 2012, 17:25:23 UTC
haha oh dear. The Most Common Superpower, indeed. Thanks for commenting!

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