Fic: Dictations to a Kiss

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Title: Dictations to a Kiss
Fandom: Sherlock
Characters: Irene, Sherlock, John
Pairing: John/Sherlock
Rating: R
Word Count: approx. 3,700
Summary: In which Sherlock makes use of Irene's services. So to speak.
Spoilers: Through 2x03, if you squint
Beta'd by: caitolinas (on tumblr)
Author's Notes: Inspired in part by feverishsea’s fic, The Real Meaning of

Comments

[swissmarg]

Loved this! I don't usually like Irene because she distracts Sherlock from John, but as long as she is facilitating John/Sherlock, then she's all right in my book. And I'm dying to see the scene between John and Sherlock when Irene's advice finally comes to fruition!

[radio_silent]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the fic!

I don't usually like Irene because she distracts Sherlock from John, but as long as she is facilitating John/Sherlock, then she's all right in my book.
I definitely got frustrated with Irene in "Scandal In Belgravia"--it's upsetting to see someone come between John and Sherlock! But one of the best things about writing this fic was that I kind of love her now. : )

[sra_danvers]

"I don't usually like Irene because she distracts Sherlock from John" My sentiments exactly XD
But I loved this at the end!

[radio_silent]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[draloreshimare]

Awesome fic! I love that Sherlock is going to Irene for advice, and I love your take on Irene. :)

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Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. : )

[lemniciate]

Aww, this is great. I love seeing the outside view into the relationship! Your Irene's absolutely charming :D

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Thanks! : )

[stardust_made]

I really like this and your Irene in particular! She's neither here, nor there, a bit elusive, in that she's both connecting to Sherlock and having "it" for him, yet keeping herself independent-kudos for conveying that in a story which is essentially a modern day epistolary! Sherlock was endearing and John's cameos are amazing in how authentic he sounds! Love for this fic. I almost wish they had a threesome.:)

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Thanks for the comment--I'm glad you enjoyed the fic!

She's neither here, nor there, a bit elusive, in that she's both connecting to Sherlock and having "it" for him, yet keeping herself independent-kudos for conveying that in a story which is essentially a modern day epistolary!

Irene is such a difficult and interesting character, isn't she? Lately I've grown more frustrated with Moffat's version of her in the show--especially after I read his rebuttal to accusations of anti-feminism. I actually wrote this fic first and then went back via editing to make Irene more canon-compliant. I feel like the biggest trick with her is, like you said, making her independent despite her attraction to Sherlock (which is the heart of the anti-feminist complaints, as I understand them). But having her understand and respect John's relationship with Sherlock was actually a really easy solution to the problem. It helps that the groundwork is already there in canon!

I almost wish they had a threesome.:)I'm pretty sure this incarnation of Irene would

[stardust_made]

No need to apologize! I know exactly what you mean about Irene on all counts. Actually, the Irene-centered three ficlets I wrote were almost spot on to what you're saying about her perspective to Sherlock's relationship with John! I am sure I'll be going back to her at some point in the future-I wrote a long post on ASiB back in January and it took me two months to write fanfic, but I'm sure it won't take another two to write another. I did enjoy your story. Very close to my head!canon!

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Could you link me to your post? I would love to read it!

[tracionn]

Ah, that's so witty and lovely! I literally felt Sherlock's frustration and John's confusion. Very very well done!

To write from Irene's pov was an excellent idea.

Alos, I ADORE the idea with the skulls - that's so romantic in a Sherlockian way.

Thank you for sharing.

[radio_silent]

Thank you for your wonderful comment!

I'm glad you got felt the boys' emotions all the way over from my Irene POV--that was the intention, but I was a little worried about writing a John/Sherlock fic without any actual John and Sherlock scenes.

P.S. I am SUPER in love with your icon! Just for the record. : )

[tracionn]

Oh, you managed wonderfully, and as I saw the other commenters here are feeling the same way - don't worry :)

^-^ - Thanks for your kind words about my icon! *is flattered*
These guys are just so inspiring...

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These guys are just so inspiring...
Oh, god yes.