Mother's Day Fic - The Dancing Girl

[pearly_dreams]

I wrote this months ago. So long ago, in fact, that I don't remember exactly when (although, that just means before December, basically. xP). I wrote it, looked it over, and knew exactly what to post it for. Mother's Day. So it's sat, aging, on my laptop's hardrive. ^^ Hopefully it's like wine - better with age. (Hah to the cheesiness. ... And the

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[mamazano]

This is so haunting, so beautiful! I love it.

Words escape me, I am sorry. Wonderful look at motherhood, and what it entails. Thank you!

[pearly_dreams]

Oh, thank you!

No matter, what you said suffices quite enough. ^^ Glad you ... (liked might not be the proper term, here) it!

[sharklady35]

It's hard to decide who to feel sorriest for.

Poor James, once again. The man got almost no breaks at all!

[pearly_dreams]

^_^ Isn't it, though?

No, he didn't. Poor fellow. xP

[sunsetdawn20]

*hugs James* *sigh* Oh how sad. :'(

[pearly_dreams]

I guess I want to say 'thank-you', since that was my intent but it doesn't seem right, somehow... ^^

[compassrose7577]

Good to see you out and about!

This is a haunting examination of the perils of motherhood in those times, putting under a microscope (in so few words) the fragile existence of women. It was not a time for the faint of heart. Women were completely dependent on men, doomed to a life of degradation... or death, without the protection of one.

It's not necessarily the background I would have imagined for James, and yet I don't question any of it.

Grand, lass! Just grand!

[pearly_dreams]

Is it? Oh good. ^^

Yes, yes, I suppose it is. ^^ It wasn't really in my mind when I was writing it, but you're quite right. *shrugs* Goes to show what a habit of historical accuracy plus the want for angst can produce.

Oh, well, I suppose that's good then, eh? xD Actually, its not my usual type of backstory for him, either, but it was just too fascinating not to write. ^^

*bows* Thank-you, m'dear!

[wicked_jade]

This is beautifully heartbreaking. And really perfect for Mother's Day. James's regret at the end had me tearing up.

I like this depiction of his childhood, too. But then I am a sucker for some good angst. ;) And this is excellent, first-class angst.

[pearly_dreams]

Aww... thanks. ^^ This was actually heart-rending to write - I've reread many times, and almost every time I teared up as well. Which is quite something. But you know how it is - I never knew if I was just reading what I wanted to say into it. So I guess its a good thing that you did.

Is it perfect for Mother's Day? xP I must say, I was having doubts.

Hah! Thank you muchly! Because I know that you certainly are one to measure angst, as well - if what you write is anything to go by. ;D