Fic: Prerogatives (2/4) (Criminal Minds, Rossi/Prentiss, FRAO)

[omgmetoo]

Title: Prerogatives (2/4)
Author: wojelah
Pairing: Emily Prentiss/David Rossi; Aaron Hotchner/Jennifer Jareau (but only if you're so inclined)
Rating: FRAO
Spoilers: Through To Hell...And Back, but it's "blink and you'll miss it"-type stuff.
Summary: Prerogative. n. A right or privilege which belongs to a person by virtue of rank, office, position or

Comments

[mingsmommy]

FUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

[wojelah]

*polishes nice, shiny halo*

[mingsmommy]

OKAY...I realize that wasn't eloquent AT ALL, but I sort of had to get it out.

But, I seriously, seriously felt a little queasy with the last few paragraphs and had to get that out.

Oh, this is just so incredibly well crafted. Perfect characterizations, the incredible tension ratcheting up intertwined with the moments of fondness and lightness between Rossi and Emily.

Just lovely, lovely work.

Wow. My heart rate is elevated.

[wojelah]

*hugs you* You leave such wonderful feedback - it's a huge pick-me-up! And okay, to wind you enough that your heart starts pounding is a compliment of the first order. *thinks deep breaths your way* Thank you!

[amichevole]

I know it's unoriginal, because mingsmommy has already done it, but I'm going to do it anyway.

FUCK.

Well I have $5.20 AUD in my wallet today, but I can go get cash out if it will make you update any faster. Fantastic character interactions, perfect suspense, and I know for a fact that this pairing will be overtaking a lot of my normal thinking processes for the next couple of days,

[wojelah]

I am seriously considering quitting my day job. :D

Thank you for the lovely, lovely compliment - there are worse things, I hope, than having Rossi/Prentiss on the brain!

[helsinkibaby]

I am just loving this story! I think you can tell by my icon where my ship sails (and if you can't, let's just say that I really hope you write the scene one day where JJ gets drunk and tells Emily everything!) but I'm developing a love for Prentiss/Rossi as well, and I think you've got their characterisation down really well here. Same goes for everyone in the team in fact, and I love how they all circle the wagons when one of their own is in danger. Also, I liked how you handled the Will breakup - one line to explain his absence perfectly, and the fact that Henry is the sticking point in an amicable break up just sounds right to me.

Finally, I'd just like to say that I have a deep and abiding admiration for anyone who tackles casefiles, because they are so hard to write, and you are doing a masterful job with this one. I can't wait to see where you go next.

[wojelah]

Oh, wow, thank you!! Plot is a challenge for me, so that's a great compliment and I really appreciate the feedback. Re: Hotch/JJ: hee! As I said to someone else - I like Will in the show, a LOT. But the idea of Hotch/JJ is fun to play with - and it's fic! That's the point! Finding a way to do that without Will-bashing was something I worried about, and I'm glad it worked for you.

[bibliothekara]

AUUUUUUUGH. Emily!!

And oh my god, where have you been hiding at my library. I have heard or said all of those things about annoying grad students or faculty. I kind of love that the grad student is probably the unsub.

Plus, this is a *funny* story; the tone of the show's humor is there. I am not a shippy fan, but I always seem to find myself reading your Rossi/Prentiss, because you've got their voices down pat.

Finally: Oh Hotch. (Nice one sentence nod in Part One to whatever's going to happen with Foyet.) Oh JJ. Oh, everybody.

moar, plz.

[wojelah]

Hahahaha - thank you!! Grad students can be terrifying... (I know of what I speak - I have been one, but I was not - I hope - a psychopath.)

ETA: Meant to say: Something about Rossi/Prentiss sucked me in hard - I think in part because it works around the periphery of the show without requiring massive revisionist history. For some reason, they just work - for me. Thank you for taking a chance on something outside your normal preferences - I'm glad it didn't scare you off!

I am so glad that the tone is right to you - one of the things I love about this show is that even though the subject's very dark, there's a lot of sly humor - which is part of what makes the whole thing work so very very well. Thanks!

[smacky30]

I know a secret! At least I think I do.

Now, I want to know about Hotch - JJ must tell. Of course I want them to find Emily and all that ...

Seriously, fantastic writing. Can't wait until tomorrow.

[wojelah]

Hee.... You would, of course, be welcome to play in that universe, should the writing fairy suddenly strike you with the brick of inspiration. (Fic Fairies: Reason #32 that hard hats and bike helmets should be mandatory apparel on the internet....)

And thank you - I love your writing, and knowing that you've enjoyed this is a great compliment.

[smacky30]

You really aren't going to pursue the Hotch/JJ 'side story'? Cause if not...

Let me know. I surely don't want to step on your toes.

Thank you, also, for such a lovely compliment. Maybe we could start a mutual admiration society. :D

[wojelah]

I have meant to answer this for MONTHS. If the spirit moves, you are ALWAYS welcome to play in my sandbox.