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The Dresden Files fic: "Dea Ex Machina, Dea Sub Iudicio"

Jun. 26th, 2007 at 12:56 AM

Finally, the monster that has been taking over my life for the past month is done. Due to its length, I won't be posting it directly to my lj, but the story in its entirety is up on my website.

Dea Ex Machina, Dea Sub Iudicio (~ 273 KB)
Author: allaire mikháil
Fandom: The Dresden Files (TV-verse)
Pairing: Harry Dresden/Bob (aka Hrothbert of Bainbridge)
Rating: NC-17
Summary: He knew her by reputation. He had no idea that her arrival would change his world.
Beta thanks to:

temve and

pinkdoom.
47.445 words, crossover with Buffy the Vampire Slayer, secondary pairing: Willow Rosenberg/Kennedy, Harry POV, set post-S1 of The Dresden Files and post-S7 of Buffy (spoilers!).

The story notes (and yes, that's a first time, too) can be found here.

The story has also been uploaded to Twisting the Hellmouth, the Buffy/Angel crossover archive, and can be found here. Because of its rating, it only shows up after logging in or upon using the direct link. It is available as well at The Wonderful World of Make-Believe, at this location.

Mood: accomplished
Music:"The Scarlet Pimpernel" (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Jul. 1st, 2007 07:09 pm (UTC)

What an amazing story!

This is a really wonderful piece of work! You've got all the voices down very well - the Dresden characters as well as the BtVS folks - with only a few slips here and there (mostly spots where I think Bob would sound more formal). I'll certainly be looking for more of your work.

~Ruby

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allaire.livejournal.com wrote:

Jul. 3rd, 2007 06:34 pm (UTC)

Re: What an amazing story!

Hi Ruby,

I'm glad you liked it!

As for Bob's speech pattern, I was torn throughout the writing of the story. On the one hand, (my) Hrothbert of Bainbridge comes from the 10th century, and as such, yes, his speech would be formal. On the other hand, Bob must have traveled with one of his 'masters' to the Colonies, and from the colloquialisms he uses ("Any locker room accounting?") he has spent considerable time in the company of American speakers, especially, of course, Harry. His speech - at least in my story - is a curious mixture of both Old and New World. Deciding when what fit best was, at times, quite difficult.

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