Downton Abbey Comment Ficathon

[dollsome]

With the new season upon us, and fandom all extra-enthusiastic, I figured now would be a great time for this. Because there can never be enough Downton Abbey fic, and there certainly isn't enough now!

Comments

[xx_pinkstar]

Thomas & Sybil - I'll be your friend, if you like

[hacash]

YES PLEASE

Thomas & Sibyl (+Edward): The Unexpected (Part 1)

[espressolast]

For something I raced through typing, this is hideously long. Apologies!

The UnexpectedIt’s not what she expects

Thomas & Sibyl (+Edward): The Unexpected (Part 2)

[espressolast]

It shames her that she does not have many memories of Thomas, her father’s first footman. There was always a neutral sort of haughtiness in his expression that put her off. He only spoke when necessary, but Sibyl got the impression that when he said anything, it was below stairs and it wasn’t very generous

Thomas & Sibyl (+Edward): The Unexpected (Part 3)

[espressolast]

The next day, she finds Courtenay sitting on an extra cot as Thomas changes his bedding

Thomas & Sibyl (+Edward): The Unexpected (Part 4)

[espressolast]

It’s only two days later that they find Lieutenant Courtenay, bled to death but looking asleep were it not for his blood pooling beneath the bed

Re: Thomas & Sibyl (+Edward): The Unexpected (Part 4)

[xx_pinkstar]

This was beautiful and perfect and I would review more coherently, I really would, but I just cannot manage that right now because I am still processing all the emotions.

Re: Thomas & Sibyl (+Edward): The Unexpected (Part 4)

[espressolast]

Aww, you're so sweet! Thanks very much. :D

Re: Thomas & Sibyl (+Edward): The Unexpected (Part 4)

[dollsome]

Oh heavens, this is so wonderful! ♥ Beautiful, beautiful Sybil point of view, and the quiet little triangle that forms between them is so interesting (damn it, I wish they'd kept Edward around for longer so we could have gotten storylines like this! He truly seems like such a wasted opportunity), and I really loved how she almost-but-not-quite got Thomas's feelings, and her fascination with the interaction between them. So nicely done.

Re: Thomas & Sibyl (+Edward): The Unexpected (Part 4)

[espressolast]

Oh man I am right there with you. We must compensate for canon with moar Edward fic! And thanks so much for your kind words (and putting this thread another comment closer to collapsing into links...)

Re: Thomas & Sibyl (+Edward): The Unexpected (Part 4)

[penny_lane_42]

OH SO PERFECT! And I love that you didn't make Thomas all mushy there at the end--that he doesn't exactly accept her offer but doesn't outright reject it either; it's very Thomas-y. Love it!

Re: Thomas & Sibyl (+Edward): The Unexpected (Part 4)

[espressolast]

Haha well the last time someone offered to be Thomas' friend was NEVER, so he's a bit rusty on accepting offers of friendship vs. closing doors in faces.

Thanks for reading!

Re: Thomas & Sibyl (+Edward): The Unexpected (Part 4)

[haikitteh]

So perfect! You really nailed Thomas's voice, and Sibyl's conflicted point-of-view made me feel for her so much. Beautiful!

Re: Thomas & Sibyl (+Edward): The Unexpected (Part 4)

[espressolast]

Thanks! I was out of control concerned about how to write Sibyl, so I figured internal conflict was a safe route.

Re: Thomas & Sibyl (+Edward): The Unexpected (Part 4)

[xx_pinkstar]

OH. YES.

You are flawless and in my perfect world you would write me a Thomas and Sybil fic every week because they just make sense to me but I can't translate it to words like you can.

You captured both characters perfectly and you should totally write a follow up I could not have hoped for better <3

Re: Thomas & Sibyl (+Edward): The Unexpected (Part 4)

[espressolast]

You are too generous, but I'm so happy you enjoyed it. It's a great prompt.

The sequel would crack out one of two ways: Sibyl and Thomas Drive Major Clarkson Insane with Schemes to Fill the Hospital with Only Cute Patients

or

Sassy Gay Friend Thomas Coaches Friend Sibyl Into and Out of Romantic Hijinks