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nemo_neminem

And Indeed There Will Be Time 5/6

Mar 26, 2012 16:43

Okay, I've decided to split the last part into two chappies - not just for the sake of evil cliffhangers, but because I promised you guys I'd post the next chapter pretty soon... and I'm still not happy with the third-person narrative in the last bit *headdesk* So yeah, have this and bear with me in the meantime...

As usual, please don't hesitate to ( Read more... )

fic, hastings, poirot

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cicerothewriter March 26 2012, 16:33:31 UTC

Excellent chapter! I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next.

nemo_neminem March 26 2012, 16:38:51 UTC

Thanks, m'dear. I've been tearing my hair out trying to come up with a satisfactory voice in the last chapter, but... *bashes head against keyboard* Ah well. I'll just get the new gardener to come and play the flute, shall I? ;)

cicerothewriter March 26 2012, 16:42:14 UTC

You're welcome. I understand. For whatever reason, 3rd person narrative is more difficult for me to write. Hehe, I don't know about that. ;0)

I'd offer to beta, but I'm super busy. If you want me to have a glance, though, I'll gladly do so. If you don't intend to post it for a few days, then I'll be done and can help more.

nemo_neminem March 26 2012, 16:47:54 UTC

Yeah, especially since we're used to having a 1st person narrative in the books whenever Hastings is around.

I appreciate the offer, but I should manage all right. In the end. Arrrrrgh. Unless I get suddenly visited by a muse, the last chappie should be up as a reward after your job interview XD *hugs*

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supermuffy March 26 2012, 20:27:35 UTC

Oh, you know what? You made me cry.

Okay, no, it's not true but it was really well-written (as usual, eh) and I was like "ohhhh *____*" xD Can't wait for the final chapter :D

nemo_neminem March 26 2012, 20:39:36 UTC

And you know what? You made me grin sadistically blush.

Seriously though, thank you so much for your kind compliments. They really mean a lot to me :D As we speak, I am swearing at my computer in search of inspiration... This 3rd person narrative is such a &#!*% pain in the arse XD

Also I just want to get it over with and have our lads make passionate love, but that's quite another story...

supermuffy March 27 2012, 00:02:31 UTC

You're welcome! Oh, so you prefer the first person narrative? O: Personally, I've no preferences but I think with Hastings' POV, 1st person is way better :D Probably because I'm used to books where Hastings appears ._. (But there are good stories written at 3rd person with Hastings too.)

Inspiration is golden, hehe :D

nemo_neminem March 27 2012, 06:38:17 UTC

Yeah, definitely. A first person narrative is usually easier to handle, and I agree that it feels particularly right with Hastings. The thing is, I need to put things into perspective and alternate with Poirot's POV - so 3rd person it is!

lilyv687 March 26 2012, 21:24:04 UTC

*puppy eyes* Oh, Hastings, Poirot, oh! O_O

Oh, this is so angsty! (But very good!)
Next chapter, please!

nemo_neminem March 27 2012, 06:42:11 UTC

Muhahaha! I'm evil like that >:) I promise it gets better in the end, though.

Thank you for your kind words, they keep me going. Yeah, I can't seem to be able to write anything apart from angst at the moment XD Next chapter coming up as soon as the muse strikes...

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nemo_neminem March 27 2012, 06:51:34 UTC

Ooooh, thank you! I'm so glad that you like it. Yeah, poor Hastings is the worthy heir to Epimetheus XD In his defence, I'll say that Poirot hasn't been a lot of help and this is a pretty awkward situation, especially at the time.

Hehe, I remember reading some Austen fanfic of yours somewhere in 3rd person XD I definitely agree about the advantages of a 1st person narrative; 3rd person is an absolute bitch to write. You have to keep up with everyone's thought process and moves without repeating "Poirot" and "Hastings" every two lines *sighs with you*

soul_bonnie March 27 2012, 08:33:02 UTC

Woah! Angsty! But good angsty. You know, with all your and cicero's excellent ficcery, I guess I will have to read all the Poirot stories after all.

Sterling work! Can't wait for the next chapter!

nemo_neminem March 27 2012, 08:49:49 UTC

Thanks awfully, m'dear :D

Yeah, looks like I'm no good at anything but angst at the moment XD To be honest, I'm not a big Christie fan. Frightfully prejudiced old bat, and after a while her plots begin to lack cruelly in originality (not to mention the appalling superficiality of her so-called profound characters). Nah, it's Sir Arthur all the way for me XD

But I do love these two characters (especially as they're depicted in the TV series) - and Christie does have her moments. Curtain is bloody amazing, as well as The ABC murders and a few other non-Poirot stories (Endless Night, And then there were none etc).

Thanks again *hugs* I'm working on it right now while not at all in Philosophy class!