The language is simply lovely in this story. Even without dialogue I can hear them. I love the idea of Laura and Cottle finding refuge, peace and love together.
And I'm sorry it took me so long to tell you - was stranded with no internet for daaaaays, and apparently my phone ate my other comment. Boo.
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Most mornings you can’t even thank him for his thoughtfulness; any attempts at doing so, he’ll simply wave off, or mutter some doctorly wisdom about the health benefits of tea, or perhaps the perils of the cold walk to school.
First, I looove the image of them waking up together, so cute. And I can just picture Cottle brushing off the thanks.
It’s in the way he often draws you just a touch closer when you’re walking through the settlement.
Love, love, love this image. So much.
Even so, he can’t help being on edge until he can verify for himself that you’ve made it through. Ever since you first realized this, you’ve made a point of stopping by long enough to calm his nerves.
I like how they have sort of a "don't ask, don't tell" policy about detention, and yet they both know. So sad and so perfect for them.
And I can just picture Cottle brushing off the thanks. Ever the gruff one. But such a big softie all the same.
I like how they have sort of a "don't ask, don't tell" policy about detention, and yet they both know. So sad and so perfect for them. Thank you! That's just always seemed to me like how it would've been for them, regardless of relationship.
For reals, I'm so excited that you liked it! And thanks again for giving me such an awesome challenge. I had so much fun working with these two.
I've never read anything featuring this pairing before, and only now do I feel the lack. This is a great story--really beautiful and evocative and sad. Thanks for sharing.
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This sums up the story for me. I very much enjoyed reading it. Great work. :)
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It’s in the way he doesn’t need words to communicate with you, nor you with him.
I really love this about them. You captured their dynamic ver well.
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And I'm sorry it took me so long to tell you - was stranded with no internet for daaaaays, and apparently my phone ate my other comment. Boo.
Anyway, things I adored...
Most mornings you can’t even thank him for his thoughtfulness; any attempts at doing so, he’ll simply wave off, or mutter some doctorly wisdom about the health benefits of tea, or perhaps the perils of the cold walk to school.
First, I looove the image of them waking up together, so cute. And I can just picture Cottle brushing off the thanks.
It’s in the way he often draws you just a touch closer when you’re walking through the settlement.
Love, love, love this image. So much.
Even so, he can’t help being on edge until he can verify for himself that you’ve made it through. Ever since you first realized this, you’ve made a point of stopping by long enough to calm his nerves.
I like how they have sort of a "don't ask, don't tell" policy about detention, and yet they both know. So sad and so perfect for them.
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No internet for DAYS?! However did you survive?
And I can just picture Cottle brushing off the thanks.
Ever the gruff one. But such a big softie all the same.
I like how they have sort of a "don't ask, don't tell" policy about detention, and yet they both know. So sad and so perfect for them.
Thank you! That's just always seemed to me like how it would've been for them, regardless of relationship.
For reals, I'm so excited that you liked it! And thanks again for giving me such an awesome challenge. I had so much fun working with these two.
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