(I could be wrong, but this is how I'm reading it) I love the little motifs you clothe your updates in, which kind of informs the progress of the plot as well. The way you treat contact in this one is astounding, demonstrating both violence and love, making it both a long-waited for relief (tangling together, embracing one another), and a kind of abhorrence in a way (reminding us of their situation; the 'chimaera'-like 'animal' of their union). And their hearts, flying out like hands, like fists, and then later, like fingers finding the other's secret spot (begged for, granted permission to).
I like how they're both in over their heads literally too (taht bit about ruling a country, and Charles getting a glimpse of Erik's past). Erik 'drowning out' his thoughts and Charles's as he is showering, Charles's shadow 'washing over' him when he approaches in the room.
Kudos. And bravo, Erik. Let go your heart as you do your fist. Depending on where you let it fly and how freely, a blow twice as strong will return to you.
(Also, this MOVED me, okay. I was gonna go sleep but THE FEELINGS. So if you would take this little thank-you for a lovely chapter... (http://kannibal.tumblr.com/post/17445975630/like-a-fist-like-a-heart-like-an-open-hand) )
Re: FILL: Everyday Love in Stockholm 147/?
I like how they're both in over their heads literally too (taht bit about ruling a country, and Charles getting a glimpse of Erik's past). Erik 'drowning out' his thoughts and Charles's as he is showering, Charles's shadow 'washing over' him when he approaches in the room.
Kudos. And bravo, Erik. Let go your heart as you do your fist. Depending on where you let it fly and how freely, a blow twice as strong will return to you.
(Also, this MOVED me, okay. I was gonna go sleep but THE FEELINGS. So if you would take this little thank-you for a lovely chapter... (http://kannibal.tumblr.com/post/17445975630/like-a-fist-like-a-heart-like-an-open-hand) )