Past-Part Fills Part 7

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Past-Part Fills Part Seven

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[part 18] USUK - Enchanted Toy Soldier "Knickknack" anonymous April 1 2012, 23:29:13 UTC
knickknack [8a/?] anonymous April 1 2012, 23:30:45 UTC
Dressed only in his flimsy pyjamas, Alfred sits at his corner-table while Arthur rummages through his wardrobe. The mornings are becoming chillier as November progresses, but Alfred’s grandparents seem to have inconveniently declared war on the manor’s central heating system ( ... )

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knickknack [8b/?] anonymous April 1 2012, 23:31:47 UTC
On reflection, Alfred’s pyjamas may have been flimsy, but they were better than nothing against the cold air within the bedroom. He thinks that he must set a new world record as he dresses, a record for ‘fastest time taken to change clothes’. It wouldn’t surprise him if his entire body has gone a strange shade of pink by the time he’s garmented, standing shivering in the middle of his bedroom floor ( ... )

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knickknack [8c/?] anonymous April 1 2012, 23:32:24 UTC
“You forgot your shoes,” Arthur’s voice says dryly. “You appear to be very distressed at the thought of wearing them; perhaps I should take them back ( ... )

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knickknack [8d/?] anonymous April 1 2012, 23:33:28 UTC
They say that, over time, a person begins to physically resemble either their career or their pets ( ... )

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knickknack [8e/?] anonymous April 1 2012, 23:34:43 UTC
Pointing at a white card above his desk, the Snellen chart, Eduard asks, “Can you read this?”

Alfred narrows his eyes. “Is it a bad word?”

Perplexed, Eduard can only ask, “Ah, what?”

“My mom told me not to say bad words or else my face'll get stuck that way.”

Eduard frowns. “I think that applies only to pulling odd expressions.”

“You’re an optician, not my mom.”

Verna sighs. “Please just read from it, Alfie, before I get any older.”

“You can’t make me!” Alfred states, announcing rather than protesting. “I don’t want glasses and this guy looks shifty, anyway!”

A woman of thespian background, Verna lets out a theatrical cry of frustration, whilst Eduard’s eye twitches with annoyance. All the while, Alfred sits looking quite pleased with himself.

“Let’s try something else,” Eduard says, already thinking of ways he can try ending this appointment early. Perhaps he could elbow the fire alarm, but he might get in trouble with the police, or give the elderly receptionist a heart attack.Drinking wine is like fighting a battle ( ... )

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knickknack [8f/?] anonymous April 1 2012, 23:36:34 UTC
“Yes,” Bonnefoy says. “He did not escape unscathed.” He sneers. “Just as you always wished.” The sneer morphs into a smile as he continues, “Though his predicament is hilarious; he’s taken on a very... odd kind of hiding place to say the least. He never did have the resourcefulness that I do.”

“Tell me where he is,” Harold pleads, and it may well the first time he has ever had to beg in his life. “I can do something to help you, it can’t be too hard to find someone that-”

“I have my own plans,” Bonnefoy insists.

He leaves out the additional detail of, they’re not very good plans, and takes the mouthful he’s been waiting for. The wine is cheap, but it’s good enough for a drink of victory. The principle counts, not the taste.

“What are they?” Harold asks, desperate, shoving his face into the butler’s.

“I’m not going to tell you,” Bonnefoy says, scoffing. “Your interference will only cause problems and I am waiting for the right moment to act.” He grins, flashing teeth; he feels like a marauder and it’s not entirely a bad sensation ( ... )

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knickknack [8g/?] anonymous April 1 2012, 23:38:18 UTC
“What did you get?” Arthur asks, rubbing his hands together enthusiastically as his vernal owner stomps through the doorway. “Those look rather impressive.”

Alfred doesn’t reply, making his way towards the bed before throwing out his arms, displaying the gift of employing melodrama that he inherited from his grandmother. The bags he’d been so carefully carrying before fly into the air and collapse, strewn, over the mattress.

“Just look at this stuff!” Alfred cries, exasperated, while Arthur peers over his shoulder to examine the scattered items of clothing that have slid out from their carrier containers. “What am I supposed to do with it all? She buys all this crap but she can’t, y’know, get a computer that’s not running Windows 98?”

“Language,” Arthur scolds, but he doesn’t seem too impressed with the items, either. “Is this really all she wanted you for? Updating your wardrobe?”

Alfred bites his lip.

Glasses. He needs glasses - and Eduard assured him that his pair will be waiting for him on Monday, when he returns from his ( ... )

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knickknack [8h/?] anonymous April 1 2012, 23:41:04 UTC
“Alfred!” a voice calls from somewhere downstairs, echoing through the hallways - it’s Verna. “Alfred, your father’s here!”

Alfred nods, to nobody in particular, seizing his now-bulging suitcase. He really threw in too many outfits for just a weekend, but what was it his grandmother said earlier? Better safe than sorry. If she complains, it only makes her look bad.

“If you really don’t wanna come, I’ll see you later,” he says to Arthur, walking towards the door. “Have fun with your house and everything-”

“Alfred! Get down here!”“Wait,” Arthur says, patting Alfred’s shoulder hurriedly. He doesn’t look entirely convinced with his decision, but still adds, “I think I’d like to go, after all ( ... )

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Re: knickknack [8h/?] anonymous April 2 2012, 05:06:57 UTC
I am still in love with this fill. I doubt I'll ever fall out of love with it. <3

Alfred is adorable, and you have his character down so well. He really is a little kid, overly self-confident and defiant, yet still with grumbling complacency and a healthy dose of uncertainty towards the unknown.

But not just Alfred, everyone has such distinct personalities, even your original characters. Though I have to say, as much of a dick as he seems to be-- and I use seems because there's so much we don't know yet-- I'm rather fond of Bonnefoy.

Your writing is wonderful and the plot is mercilessly engaging. I especially like the dichotomy between Alfred's worries of his friends and Bonnefoy stealing his favorite soldier versus whatever it is that Harold is covering up. The little hints and teasers are driving me wild; I literally find myself leaning in as I read this, wondering what's going to happen next. If you ever deanon, tell me so I can stalk read anything else you've done ( ... )

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a!a anonymous April 2 2012, 21:37:24 UTC
You have absolutely no idea how happy this comment makes me, haha. When reading it through before posting I usually think "THIS IS RUBBISH"... but I post it anyway because I figure a rewrite will make things worse. Dx

Arrgh, I'm just glad you're not annoyed by all the hint dropping. I absolutely hate it when authors reveal everything little by little because I'm impatient. But I resolved to write something with a hopefully worthwhile plot, all the fool me.

I'm already deanoning this on a schedule elsewhere, but I'm not at liberty to post the link until I've finished here; I think the rules are against it. But I'm around the meme... You'd probably be horrified at the fills I've done, this is far from my usual ground. xD

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Re: knickknack [8h/?] anonymous April 2 2012, 16:46:32 UTC
So. Bonnefoy is cursed, as well? I have a theory - he and Francis are the same person. There's no way there'd be two creepers like that in the world, lol.

I'm really really curious about Harold's role in all this.

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a!a anonymous April 2 2012, 21:29:04 UTC
Haha that's one awesome theory x) You're sort of there - if you're willing to hold on, all will become clear soon in about six chapters. I tried not to write them as creepers, tbh, but I suppose it's kind of difficult to avoid if they go looking through people's stuff! Which is not a hobby of mine, clearly

And all will become clear with Jones Sr. Sr also... again, in about six chapters orz

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Re: knickknack [8h/?] anonymous April 2 2012, 21:06:05 UTC
It's been two weeks since I've been able to read any fic and seeing this updated made me absurdly happy. I love this story way too much. I like the little details (Harold lacking class, but overflowing with pretentiousness - unlike Verna, I think-, Bonnefoy melodrama, Arthur's little moments of leering) that make this world seem real. Alfred is perfect as a little kid: writing children is really difficult, but you have made him 100% believable.

I'm mystified by the secret around Arthur, Harold and Bonnefoy. So, Harold could change, while Arthur and Bonnefoy are still cursed, eh? So they shared a militaristic past? And Harold and Bonnefoy want Arthur dead? So many questions!!!

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a!a anonymous April 2 2012, 21:42:12 UTC
Aww thank you! My updates are Tragically Slow so you're not missing much. Your questions will soon be answered, I swear! Hopefully by the time all becomes clear the fic won't have stepped into 'frustratingly cryptic' territory.

And I'm flattered you guys think I write child!Alfred's mentality well, but that probably doesn't reflect well on me. Dx

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Re: knickknack [8h/?] anonymous April 5 2012, 19:02:27 UTC
I am in love with this fanfic! continue the great work anon! <3

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