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Fic: To Be That Man...

Oct 13, 2009 21:31

Title: To Be That Man (Who Falls Down At Your Door)
Author:wastingyourgum
Characters/Pairings: Little John, Djaq
Mentions: Much, Queen Eleanor
Rating: G
Genre: Gen
Spoilers: 2x11
Words: 500
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2x11, djaq, queen eleanor, fic, little john

Comments 10

roh_wyn October 13 2009, 21:46:35 UTC

Oh, I'm glad you posted this, because the hoodland format doesn't really allow for feedback on fics, does it?

I really enjoyed reading this. In my mind, John and Djaq are the two most mature people in the gang, and they must have had a lot to say to each other, especially on certain occassions.

I like how John bristles at the idea that he's lonely, even though he knows it's true. And I love how Djaq picks up on the loneliness too.

You're really captured both characters so well, and with so few words. Well done.

wastingyourgum October 15 2009, 10:03:43 UTC

Thank you for the lovely feedback, although I didn't post this just so I could get some comment-love...
(totally posted this to get comment-love)

I also posted this so it could get shoved in the Fic Index and be preserved as a thing of beauty forever for all the future hordes searching for Little John fic... ;)

John and Djaq are definitely the grown-ups in the gang. I like the idea that they are also perfectly happy not talking to each other. I think John must really miss her. Tuck probably can't go 20 yards without preaching about something... and as for... let's not go there...

hippie_girl_31 October 13 2009, 21:59:02 UTC

John and Djaq spending time together must be a bit like the adults taking a day off from the kiddies, LOL. I love how Djaq can see how lonely John is but also recognizes that he has his pride. And John is so darn cute for keeping a token by which to remember QE and yet not wanting anyone to know that he's a bit sentimental.

This was really sweet and lovely, as usual. The relationship between Djaq and John was written just as I've imagined it (though the show gave us so little of it...bad show!!!). Great job!

wastingyourgum October 15 2009, 10:07:22 UTC

Thank you for the lovely comment!

And yes, there should have been alot more Djaq and John - I would have given a limb for a scene where she talks to him about Will and Allan!

John is also totally a big soppy git but Djaq's the only one who knows... ;)

thymelady October 14 2009, 07:38:56 UTC

Ha, so clever with the song reference! Love it! :-D

Wonderful little story, the interaction between John and Djaq (mum and dad indeed!) and that John kept something from the Queen. Of course she would have remembered him! :-D

wastingyourgum October 15 2009, 10:15:23 UTC

Thank you! And great icon! :)

You have no idea how pleased I was when Google Maps told me it was (roughly) 500 miles from Nottingham to Poitiers! It was like a gift!

And he's "gonna be that man" one of these days...

omteddy2006 October 14 2009, 14:42:13 UTC

Going to add to the comments above on the Djaq/John relationship. Love to hear those two voices of reason every once in awhile. They really do make an interesting pair. The big "brute" of a man and the pixie of a "girl" and yet the thoughts they share are so similar. It helps that these two are two of the best listeners in the gang (along with Much, of course).

Really well done.

wastingyourgum October 15 2009, 10:22:31 UTC

Thank you! I seem to have really gotten into writing Djaq&John recently - they make a nice couple for quiet thoughtful conversations.

Much is a listener? o_O

dollysgirl04 October 17 2009, 13:32:44 UTC

Lol cute, loved the last line lol XD

wastingyourgum October 17 2009, 14:01:09 UTC

Thanks!

Yeah - he's got no idea what's about to happen, does he?