It’s literally Christmas in July!
Look what I got from the amazing @belladonnaxy and @kirincalls as a thank you for translating their fics from German!
And here is everything unwrapped:
Each package has a meaning as related in the accompanying note:
A Study in Pink - Translator’s Care Packet
1. Comfort food, knotted version (gummy bears) 2. The Irish temptation, like Moriarty (Irish shortbread biscuits) 3. Some juicy lemons (lemon throat lozenges) 4. Rub out translation, excuse the pun (2 erasers shaped like books with “English” and “German” written on them) 5. This is so hot... (hot spice mix) 6. In case you find yourself biting your lips a lot... (beeswax lip balm) 7. Spicy nuts (Wasabi peanuts) 8. If John Watson was a tea... (gunpowder green tea) 9. Wildflower honey... 10. ... summer rain, nightshade and adventure. Danger. Moonlight. (bath salts) 11. In case you find yourself pulling your hair out (deep conditioner) 12. Afterglow (face mask) 13. A substitute - in case you ever want to slam us against a wall (flyswatter) 14. ... aren’t we all just little pigs? (plush piglet, symbolizes good luck in German) 15. Comfort food, English version (wine gums)
Some of these are particularly meaningful in relation to the stories, so if you are intrigued, check them out:
Raw by kirin_calls (149K, E, Johnlock, Johnstrade, Viclock) When John takes up mixed martial arts training, he doesn't expect it to lead to a new relationship. But there are darker things afoot at the gym, and John is soon drawn in deeper than he wants. When an old flame from Sherlock's past turns up, it's time for everyone to declare their loyalties... and for John to finally discover where his heart truly belongs.
Vertigo by kirin_calls (133K, E, Johnlock, Viclock, John/Victor) Sequel to RAW. John is struggling with his loss. Plagued by nightmares, his life gone topsy-turvy, he is no longer able to lead a normal existence. As he seeks out some stability, some way to slowly pull himself up out of the morass of his grief, old rivals become friends and details about Sherlock's past come to light, leading John to discover something strange that won't let him go.
Love Me, Love Me Knot (English Version) Lby kirin_calls, XBelladonnaX (WIP*, E, Johnlock, John/OCs) In an alternate universe, the Omega Sherlock and the Alpha John meet by chance and enter into a pact which leads to far-reaching consequences. What is meant to be a simple solution to their problems turns out to be a challenge that pushes both men to their limits. * The German version is complete with 203K. The English translation is halfway complete and currently posting about every 2 weeks.
