#arabellastrange

[essegigi]

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I'm super in love with her costume #cosplay #arabellastrange #jsamn #johnathanstrangeandmrnorrell #ala2018

[swissmissficrecs]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Word count: 113,288 Chapters: 17/17 Fandom: Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms, Sherlock (TV) Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Canon Character(s), Mycroft Holmes, Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes), Mike Stamford, Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s), Mary Morstan (mentioned), Harry Watson, Billy Wiggins, Molly Hooper Additional Tags: Developing Relationship, Romance, Trust Issues, Case Fic, Canon-Typical Violence, mentions of drug use, mentions of abuse, Post Reichenbach, Canon Divergent at S3, ACD Canon References, S3 References, TAB References, Pining, Rows, Past Violence, mentions of human trafficking, Not S4 Compliant, Mentions of past suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Sex, Imbricated Chapters, S4 References, Angst, Harry is not nice, Family Issues, Homophobic Language, Injury, Hurt/Comfort, Hospital, Love Confessions, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Art History, Rathbone Holmes references, long night of the soul, Sharing a Bed, Love, Drinking, Intimacy, Sherlock's Violin, Marriage Proposal, publishing, Dogs, Fluff Series: Part 3 of Ode to Broken Things Summary: ‘We’re a couple!' John burst out, bluntly. His face was nearly twitching with rage. He hadn’t even meant to say anything, to anybody, because he wanted what they had for himself just a bit longer, for a million reasons half-romantic and half-defensive, and yet here he was, gripping Chez Francine’s thick cream tablecloth with enough force to tear it in half, suddenly wanting nothing more than to tell everyone within earshot that Sherlock was absolutely infuriating, surprisingly good at blowjobs, and probably in love with him.

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Rec: Another fabulously written fic with a (currently, inexplicably) low kudo count, this is a masterful update of the eponymous ACD canon case coupled with an angsty recent relationship update between Sherlock and John. It’s exciting, juicy, sexy, insightful, sensual, and just a little heartbreaking (but only a little). The OCs (including Harry Watson in a cameo appearence) are brash and memorable; the mystery is both psychologically gripping, physically challenging, and even for those who know the canon story, stubbornly puzzling. And of course the bass accompaniment thrumming throughout it all, Sherlock and John’s intense push-me-pull-you relationship, brilliantly rendered in exquisite details that had me wallowing and luxuriating for days.

The author mentions greywash as one of their fandom author influences, and I can see that in here along with hints of ivyblossom and wordstrings, so if any of those names mean anything to you then you will understand what I am talking about with the quality of this, as well as the general tendency toward introspection, thinky thoughts, and fairly hypnotic stream-of-consciousness narration.

Although this was posted almost entirely after series 4 aired, it is canon divergent after series 2. It does incorporate various elements of series 3 and 4, though, sometimes as inside-joke “Easter Eggs” and sometimes in more substantial ways that I thought were quite clever and natural to the story. (Don’t worry, no Rosie!) This is also part 3 of a series, although I didn’t read the first two parts and got along swimmingly. 

Warnings for mention of noncon and underage (neither involving Sherlock or John).

[sweetteachai]

I decided to try out some pieces for Arabella since I have the time! Definitely need a better wig and a hat pin, but I love my scarf/shawl and hat, even though I need to make more Regency appropriate. Jacket needs to be finished off, but tomorrow is pay day and then I can get supplies. #jsmn #arabellastrange #jonathanstrangeandmrnorrell #cosplay

[artandectofanne]

Some pencils portraits of Arabella, Mr. Strange, Mr. Norrell and Stephen Black.  - from the book Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. 

[sweetteachai]

I'm still so proud of this trial run for #arabellastrange and so happy we had access to this little garden section at the con--it was perfect! Thank you @sessegigi for this mini photoshoot! #ala2018 #cosplay #jsmn #jonathanstrangeandmrnorrell

[sweetteachai]

I'm so close to finishing #arabellastrange !! I just need to sew fasteners and hem it, but that's about where I'm at for her coat. I'm so happy!! #jsmn #jonathanstrangeandmrnorrell #cosplay #regency #regencyera

[sweetteachai]

So I didn’t realize until I started taking pictures that cutting the side back pieces upside down from the front and back pieces of the jacket skirt would be an issue until now. . .but I think that I kind of like it? It’s interesting. Tldr: progress of my jacket for Arabella Strange! #babysfirstpleats #arabellastrange #jsmn

[sweetteachai]

Progress on my Arabella Strange cosplay! Currently working on her jacket! I don't have tracing paper or a dressmaker's tool so I have to improvise with pins and a color pencil, but at least these colorful, balloon-looking pins are helping me to focus! It's like looking at a kid's bday party. 😂 I know the pattern of the fabric I'm using isn't the same as Arabella's striped jacket, but I love the color of it and red-on-red stripes are surprisingly hard to find? #jsmn #arabellastrange #jonathanstrangeandmrnorrell