Comment on Closure

  1. Naaer Tue 13 Dec 2022 01:02PM UTC

    Finally got round to actually commenting on this one. I enjoyed it so much and wanted to sit down and properly give my thoughts...

    Reading their immediate post-BWB journey will never get old - because it's fascinating to see various author's different takes on how it could progress and how they're both feeling.

    I really loved the nod towards the impact seeing the alternate pocket universe had on Rose. It's not something that's covered a great deal in fic I find; the focus is on tentoo and his 'recovery', as it were. But like you point out in this: they've both changed a lot during their time apart.

    I could *feel* the Doctor's anxiety through the screen. That's exactly how I'd also imagine him to be; so eager to make this right because the one life with her is all he has, but so scared of messing it up too.

    But your lovely smut was more than the perfect resolution for them. Sometimes I dither between whether they'd wait or fall into each other’s arms like this. In any case, I rather think that next stage of their relationship moves on quickly...

    What a wonderful gift for Katie! And this is one of your best written things, I think.

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    1. DemDifferentStories Tue 13 Dec 2022 01:33PM UTC

      Ah thank you for your beautiful comment 🥺🫶🏻

      Yeah, I find that to be quite common too! I think many fics tend to go with the angle of ‘Rose became cold and bitter in between series 2 and 4; became a hermit; lost all her light’ and it’s generally brushed over very easily. For tentoo and Rose, I believe that it’s important to consider Rose’s experiences as much as the Doctor’s. Although I imagine it would be jarring to become part human, I think he would ultimately adapt rather fine — after all, he’s spent his whole life changing faces and personalities. I don’t think that this would be too much different.

      This means the world to me — I’m glad to hear it was engaging to read. One of my favourite things to write about the Doctor is what he’s like in an anxious state, because I think underneath all his suaveness, he’s absolutely terrified, especially anything regarding Rose. And yes, spot on <3

      Aw thanks tons :,) One part of me thinks they might wait, spend time to really get to know each other again and properly court, but I think they got straight to business.

      Thank you again, and that’s really great to hear! I’ve been writing for… holy moly, ten years in 2023… so being able to see progress being recognised by others is super touching. I worked really hard on this one — I wanted to make sure Katie got something good, because I admire her writing so much. This was perhaps one of the most carefully constructed ones I’ve written, so I’m happy the effort paid off.

      Thank you for your continuous support and love 🫶🏻

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