#katherinebly

[pigeonwit]

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

Jean darkens her gaze, her shy and girlish mirth giving way to sisterly frustration.

“I know you complained about him to no end when we were kids, and I know I still don’t understand it.” She mutters. “I’d quite enjoy having one party when I come to visit that doesn’t end in petty name-calling between you and Bill Hearst. For Pete’s sake, of all the people I’d expect you to get along with-!”

“Our circumstances are similar,” Darcy says sternly. “We are not.”

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Darcy Reid and Bill Hearst clash terribly. One is stiff and nervous, the other a picture of confidence; one stumbles through life while the other swans effortlessly. One takes himself apart piece by piece, prying out his broken parts so that he may adjust his blueprints and rebuild himself as something better - and the other was born as perfect as could be. They're a porcelain vase and a rust-stained bayonet, a Monet watercolour and a Carvaggio oil; it's only a matter of time before those differences become unbearable.

for the newsies fic exchange, i got @katherinebly! their request was:

"I would really really like some Cannon Era BillDarcy! maybe some period-typical angst, maybe some sort of Homosexual Affair type thing? They are absolutely my OTP and I'd love some period stuff of them instead of modern au if possible.

Also if the author knows about Jean Reid (actual historical person) and doesn't mind writing her then I'd be obsessed, she's one of my favourite cameo characters when it comes to Darcy fic."

i've never written for this pairing before, nor have i researched jean reid, so this was a wonderful learning experience - i actually really want to dig more into my characterizations for bill and darcy now! i hope i delivered what you were hoping for :)

[uncertaininnit]

@katherinebly

I don’t know if the person I tagged is you but idk if you meant to submit this as an ask instead? But anyways I’m responding to it

i think that would be really interesting to explore, the concept of Davey having been training to be a teacher and had to drop it. Idk if that’s a bug thing in the guilted age either though but this is definitely interedting

[starboystation]

Hello my name is Pinny and don’t take this the wrong way but I think we should be friends that’s all ok byeeee

FUN FACT I'VE WANTED TO BE FRIENDS WITH YOU FOR A WHILE BUT I'VE BEEN TOO SCARED TO ASK. SO YES I AGREE WE SHOULD BE FRIENDS!! >▿<

[loving-jack-kelly]

Hello I am here to once again tell you how much I adore your fic Long Days Past. I first read it back when it was fairly new and one of the few Bill/Darcy fics on ao3 and re-read it every few months-- What particularly stood out to me this time was the part near the end about Jack breathing, and the gentle rise and fall of his chest whilst they're sitting together. It makes me think of them lying in bed in the morning and Davey listening to Jack's heartbeat with his head on his chest. I love how you characterised Bill, Darcy and David for the modern, and I love how Jack often experiences time as a blink-and-things-are-different. The bits about Jack appearing and disappearing begore Davey can really notice it remind me of how yhings happen in dreams-- You're lookimg at one thing and it's there, and suddenly it's not, but you don't notice right away, and it doesn't surprise you even though it doesn't make sense when you think about it later.

Anyway, this is one part of what could probably be complied into a love letter for Lomg Days Past. Thank you for writing it-- It's probably my favourite fic out of all the fics out there, and that's really saying something.

-Pinn.

omg hiiiiiiii it's been a while :) thank you so so much this really made my day to see :))) i love that fic and had such a great time writing it, so i'm glad you also like it <3

i remember when i was writing it struggling to figure out how to make it click that jack was really there for the first time, and that same image of them sharing heartbeats was in my head! hehe i'm glad you see the vision <3

[pigeonwit]

Hi. Um. I think we may have just become mutuals. I cannot express how much I like your art. Your art is what I want to be when I grow up (I say as someone who lives alone and manages their own finances and is nearly a grown up). Anyway. I'm fangirling really hard and I'm really honoured to have you look at my blog. Thank you milord.

kath!! yeah bro i think we've been mutuals since the fic exchange - technically pigeonwit is my side blog, not my main blog, so tumblr only ever gives me the 'following' tag when i interact w you, but we are definitely following each other! im so happy you like my writing - ive made a LOT of progress this year and i credit the fic exchange with some of that. writing for bill and darcy was a challenge (in terms of both researching the fic and getting a handle on their characters) so i was so pleased to know it paid off! but hey dont sell yourself short, your artistry is incredible and its so cool to see your drawings on my dash. thank you for the message!!!

[noxexistant]

Ok I have a request. May I please use your Sarah-in-David's-clothes-art as my homescreen background? Obviously I'd credit you if anyone asked and completely understand if you say no. I'm so feral about that piece of art, it's ridiculous. Anyway. Love your stuff, have a great day!

oh i am absolutely honoured, of course you can!! it brings me great joy to think of any of my art being used for something so personal

i’m so glad you like it - thank you so much for the sweet comment you left on it too :’)

[jewish-culture-is]

jewish culture is (I think) taking on tiny mitzvots that nobody else really notices/connects to the judaism. Not eating that one specific food even if you don't keep kosher or carrying hairpins for who needs them if you're going to schul or wearing kinda nice headdresses that cover the back of your head all the time, even if you don't panic when you nearly lose one.

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[walkman-cat]

Oh my gosh, the way you draw the west endsies newsboys is EVERYTHING!! Your style is incredible and so suited to them, and I absolutely love how you reference the photos from the Trib.(!)

Anyway, I just had to tell you, and please have the most wonderful day :)

aaa thank you so much!! this is so sweet and such an honour wbwbw im glad you like my art :]

may your day be most pleasant :DD