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morganstuart

The Distance Getting Close (Sherlock)

Apr 25, 2011 20:08

Title: The Distance Getting Close
(1st in the Good Father Series)
Author: Morgan Stuart
Fandom: Sherlock
Disclaimer: This universe does not belong to me; I'm just an appreciative visitor. I make no profit from this fan work.
Description: What Lestrade needed that night was distance. What he wanted was a few hours alone in which to grieve. What he ( Read more... )

sherlock, fan fiction, the good father series (sherlock & pros)

Comments 36

rusty_armour April 30 2011, 04:21:52 UTC

I'm so sorry I didn't comment sooner. I've been selfishly reading stories this week and neglecting to leave feedback, which is a sin considering how beautiful this fic is. As Sherlock is so often oblivious to other people's pain, I find it really moving that he would share such an intimate part of himself with Lestrade in an attempt to heal Lestrade's suffering. It's as if Sherlock knew that the music would allow Lestrade to feel his grief and, yet, make it bearable. It's really touching that Sherlock covers Lestrade with a duvet when Lestrade is lulled to sleep then leaves a couple of other amusing presents to cheer Lestrade up.

morganstuart April 30 2011, 11:56:23 UTC

Oh, thank you so much for this lovely feedback! I really appreciate it. I'm so glad you liked this, and that the means Sherlock uses to try to ease Lestrade's suffering work for you. It struck me that Lestrade must have good reason for not really buying the "high-functioning sociopath" routine, but that Sherlock is pretty much incapable of saying, "I'm sorry you're sad" or "This isn't your fault" or "Thank you for saving my life" in a common or routine kind of way. I loved the idea that he would find some utterly unique and brilliant fashion to give back to Lestrade that support that Lestrade had already given him. I also thought of how Sherlock is often written as playing music to help John sleep, and I figured that maybe he knows to do this because he first did it for Lestrade. At any rate, I'm really thrilled at your kind response, and I appreciate it very much. Thank you!

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morganstuart May 8 2011, 11:08:35 UTC

Aw, thank you so much! I appreciate it.

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morganstuart June 16 2011, 22:01:32 UTC

Oh wow! You have no idea how much your kind words mean to me. Thank you for reading and commenting. I'm so very glad you like the story and my interpretation of Lestrade. You've put a smile on my face, too. :)

heron236 September 10 2011, 20:20:07 UTC

So beautiful. Fify-seven ways of saying "I really haven't got the energy just now", and the wonderful descriptions of Sherlock's gifts... A really strong sense of the bond between them.

morganstuart September 10 2011, 20:45:33 UTC

Oh, I'm thrilled that you liked this. I'm especially pleased that the bond between them seemed right to you. Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate your reading and your commenting a great deal.

heron236 September 10 2011, 21:05:04 UTC

Well it's such a momentous thing for Sherlock to be disappointed in someone - to have had expectations - you brought that home really well :-)

morganstuart September 11 2011, 11:59:54 UTC

Oh, thank you very much! I'm so glad you think so, and that you found this to be believable.

shadesofmoon September 19 2011, 14:09:37 UTC

Oh, a warm feeling in my heart and tears my eyes.
The violin-scene ... happy sigh.
The relationship, the characterization... more happy sighs
- it seems so very true and I can see both Sherlock and Lestrade becoming the men we meet in Sherlock.

I know (and love) your Sofie-series, and on this bleak Monday, recovering from a severe headache, I decided to read into your other stories. I'm not going to spam you with comments on each story, just allow me to say that they're great, magnificent, well-written and very much in character. I have to admit that I skip the angsty ones, but thanks a lot for writting and sharing!

morganstuart September 19 2011, 15:28:22 UTC

Oh, I can't thank you enough! Your lovely feedback has made my day.

I'm so glad the characterizations and relationship seem right to you, as well as fitting as earlier versions of/precursors to what we see on the show. I'm so pleased that you liked the violin scene, in particular.

Thank you so much for reading my stories! (I'm working on another story for the Sofie-verse now, as a matter of fact. I appreciate your kind words about the series.) I just adore comments, and yours has thrilled my heart. Thank you.

I hope you feel much better soon!