FIC: A Light in the Mirror (2/?)

[seraphtrevs]

Fic: A Light in the Mirror (2/?)
Author: seraphtrevs (My Fic Masterlist) My fic can also be found over at Archive of Our Own
Pairing: Julian Bashir/Elim Garak
Rating: NC-17 (eventually)
Word Count (this part): ~5800
Warnings: Slavery (but not non-con, surprisingly. However, things get a little bumpy up ahead, so proceed with caution.)
Disclaimer: Not mine

Comments

[haikitteh]

I love this story so much! All your characters are so spot-on in tone, and Garak is so self-possessed and calculating!

This little exchange had me laughing out loud:

“How did you meet?”

“He approached me while I was eating lunch one day. I didn't even realize he was flirting with me, although in retrospect he was laying it on rather thick. I used to be a little naïve.”

Garak decided he should let that comment pass without remark.

Julian was so wonderfully insolent with the Intendant - that whole scene was delightful. All the interactions are great. Both Kiras, Sisko, Odo, even suspicious Miles. OK I'll stop blathering now, but I'm really enjoying this story.

[seraphtrevs]

Thank you so much - I'm so glad you like it! :D

Garak is so self-possessed and calculating!

He really is - but he gets thrown for a major loop later on. He's not as in control as he thinks he is. *pats him*

And I'm so glad you liked the scene with the Intendant! I had so much fun writing it; all of the Mirrorverse characters are a blast to write.

Thanks so much again for commenting!

[mosca]

I adore this - such a fascinating take on the mirror universe. I love the depth you've given to Mirror Garak. Hope you'll find time to continue it!

[seraphtrevs]

(Gah, I meant to respond to you earlier, but didn't. I am the worst.)

Thank you - I'm so pleased you're enjoying it! I really hope to be able to continue it soon.

[jemmarose]

Oooo! I love mirror!verse and disappointed that Julian and Garak didn't get to interact more in the mirror episodes, so this is just fantastic!
I love the sexual tension and I'd like to see Julian have to continue to keep up the pretense of being Garak's concubine because that amuses me to no end! XDD
I'll be on the lookout for the next chapter of this!

[seraphtrevs]

Thank you! I always thought that was a missed opportunity to have them interact.

I'd like to see Julian have to continue to keep up the pretense of being Garak's concubine because that amuses me to no end!

Hee, it amuses me, too, and you'll definitely be seeing more of it. Thanks again for reading! :D

[tsuki_no_kujira]

The whole morning scene was just fantastic. Your Intendant is perfection, and Julian being a loudmouth is very like him. Nice interpretation of Gul Garak also. He's still power hungry and sort of bumbling, but you've given him a lot more depth.

I actually read the first part back when it was posted but somehow missed the updates until now. Catching up now, sleep can wait. Priorities!

[seraphtrevs]

Thank you! :D I'm glad you're liking the Intendant. Getting the chance to write her was one of the reasons I decided to start this fic; I love all gloriously batshit villains. Also glad you like Julian - was worried I might have gone a leeetle too far with his loudmouth-ness.

And yay, especially glad you like my interpretation of Gul Garak! He's deviated more from the Gul Garak in the show, but I'm glad the power-hungriness and bumbling are coming through (especially the bumbling - that's been tough since the story is from his POV and he thinks he's being quite clever. He's making some very poor decisions, though, which will come crashing in on his head later.)