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sarahtales

The Turn of the Story, Part VI

Nov 15, 2013 11:01

Originally published at Sarah Rees Brennan. You can comment here or there.

Since last we spoke, I finished the Lynburn Legacy series, wrote an article on sexism in the Toast (super excited to be hosted by the Toast, and Malinda Lo wrote an awesome companion article about homophobia as well as sexism), and went on tour round England with Holly Black ( Read more... )

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hokuton_punch November 15 2013, 21:56:57 UTC

OH LUKE I KNEW IT ♥ MOST ADORABLE EXCELLENT SCENE. And Dale! I'M ROOTING FOR THOSE CRAZY KIDS.

... aaaaaugh the attack is nervewracking though. SO NERVEWRACKING. Elliot, you idiot, YOU ALMOST DIED. ;o; ... but now you get besmirched by Serene so that worked out all right. :D

sarahtales November 15 2013, 22:15:55 UTC

My first Daluke shipper! (Oh no, I portmanteau'd myself, I must seek help immediately.) I am so glad Luke worked for you this chapter, since it was his big reveal, though many of you had guessed. ;)

Elliot weighed the risk and reward, and admittedly, he did get more of a reward than he expected...

ext_722112 November 15 2013, 22:27:12 UTC

Even though I'm notified when you post something new I still check the site several times a day in hopes of a new part of the story and now, today, there is!! There was more on my birthday and more today, on my oldest son's 14th birthday-bless you! Although I'm going to have to start inventing birthday's because I am not waiting until the next one to get the next part of the story...I couldn't take the wait!!!

sarahtales November 15 2013, 22:28:47 UTC

I do seem to have secret, psychic birthday knowledge, though... may I only use my powers for good. ;)

tapplum November 15 2013, 23:00:10 UTC

I love this story so so very much. It's funny, and heart-wrenching, and really really excellent, thank you so much for sharing it with us.

Normally when reading I click with one or a few characters, so it's pretty fantastic to like all of them so much. Well, with the exception of Mr Sexual Harrassment Is A Great Dating Strategy. Actually the one thing I'm uncomfortable with is that Elliot still seems to think of that incident as something he, Eliot, did wrong ( ... )

sarahtales November 15 2013, 23:10:12 UTC

I'm very glad you're enjoying! And very glad you're liking the characters too.

Serene is the Object of Elliot's Affections, and so necessarily mysterious to him as he is afflicted by not knowing more of her feelinz, and also guesses and second-guesses and worries he's projecting his own desires on her. (And he may well be.) But they are all growing up and getting to know each other better and will continue to do so, she says circumspectly.

I think Elliot doesn't think he did something wrong to Adam... he's sorry he upset Luke but doesn't feel that bad about Adam, and is in fact glad he was punched in the face by a mystery assailant, shocking, violence is so dreadful. ;)

tapplum November 15 2013, 23:49:06 UTC

Very much looking forward to seeing them grow up and get to know each other better ( ... )

sarahtales November 16 2013, 00:05:55 UTC

No such thing as over-sensitive: readers feel what they feel! For what it's worth I do think Elliot doesn't care if he was tactless with Adam, who he has now dismissed as a harassing jerk, he only cares in terms of said tactlessness' impact on Luke.

I had never thought of Serene in terms of jdrama or kdramas, but I am very glad you enjoyed the YB recap (I had fun watching and writing it!) and I am always interested to know people's ships and perspectives. ;)

I had fun working out the parameters of Elliot's pacifism, though Luke might not agree that he doesn't make idiotic and suicidal decisions. I'm glad they're working for you: pacifism is tricky in this environment but that's why it's fun...

foxglove_chant November 15 2013, 23:02:57 UTC

Eeeeeeeeee, that was everything I hoped and dreamed it would be. Plus more, because I could never have imagined, for example, Luke coming out by RAISING HIS HAND in the middle of HISTORY CLASS. I think I almost died ( ... )

sarahtales November 15 2013, 23:39:26 UTC

Aw, I am glad someone is having feels for Elliot. ;) I have feels for all of them naturally, since they're my babies, and so I am also always pleased to see feels for Luke.

Serene, she knows it is a lady's duty to safeguard a gentleman's virtue, when they are wayward creatures, weak of will, and their virtue is their greatest treasure!

I hoped Luke's coming out scene would strike people as in-character but surprise them as well. ;) (Though many of you had guessed what was what with Luke long before, as you are a perspicacious bunch!)

It isn't structured like a book--all serial-y and episodic as it is--but it is going to be book-length, I admit! I am so glad you are filled with delight.

foxglove_chant November 16 2013, 00:06:13 UTC

It does make sense to me, because it would be way harder for Luke to tell Elliot privately. And bless her heart, Luke by now probably never wants to talk about anything related to sex or attraction in front of Serene ever again, so a time when the three of them are together would not work either. Clearly, the solution is just to tell everyone in a public place where he can avoid dealing with Elliot's reaction! Sort of.

Also I liked how he totally distracted Elliot from sassing the teacher. Even though Elliot was obviously correct, his behaviour to his elders must be a constant source of despair to Luke.

(But yeah, I totally have feels for Elliot. So confused! Trying so hard not to make everything about himself, but still so hurt and bewildered, and viciously reminding himself that Luke DOESN'T LIKE HIM (oh Elliot, you have no idea how wrong you are) before completely forgetting again, and just acting like he and Luke are friends. Because they are.)

anonymous November 16 2013, 02:10:31 UTC

I love this so much .

sarahtales November 16 2013, 03:08:17 UTC

I'm so glad!