REC: Love Of His Life

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Story: Love Of His Life
Author: Carmen Sandiego
Rating: Unrated
Author's summary: The Doctor loves - foolishly, unconditionally, brilliantly - through all his lives.
Characters/Pairings: Second Doctor/Jamie, Third Doctor/Jo, Theta/Koschei(/Ushas), Fourth Doctor/Romana, Eighth Doctor/Romana, First Doctor/Barbara (unrequited), Barbara/Ian, First Doctor/Cameca, Tenth Doctor/Reinette, Susan, the Brigadier, Martha and numerous other companions mentioned. Also, from the deity corner, Pain, Death, and Time.
Warnings: Should I warn for Gallifreyan mythology?

Recced because: If someone is a thousand years old or more (or even if they're the nine-hundred years they claim to be), it's very silly to presume that they've only loved once in their life. This fic expresses that concept beautifully. It's wonderfully written, with lyrical prose and a firm grasp of canon. The incorporation of Pain, Death, and Time--the three Gallifreyan goddesses--lends a perfect note of unease. I almost didn't rec this, because hasn't everyone read something by Carmen Sandiego? But this fic just gets it so very right that I couldn't help myself. If you haven't read this already, please do. (It's not really as long as the pairing list makes it sound like. It's actually just under three thousand words.)

I'd also like to say that it's been a distinct pleasure to rec to everyone this past week. Due to the generosity of our mods, who let me sign up for another week, I'll be back at the end of April. Quite frankly, I can't wait!

Comments

[persiflage-1.livejournal.com]

Can I be a pain and ask how long it is before I click the link?

ETA: And can I say thank you for the recs this week ! I look forward to more from you...

[biichan.livejournal.com]

Teaspoon said 2813 words. It sounds much longer than it is if you go by the pairings list!

I'll edit the rec to reflect that!

[persiflage-1.livejournal.com]

I confess that's why I asked - because the pairings/character list made it look rather long and I wasn't sure I'd have time to read it now (I'll save it for later). Thanks for the info, you're a sweetheart...

[garpu.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, that was awesome, especially the author's characterization of the Menti Celesti. Gotta love gods that tell you to fuck off.

[palmetto.livejournal.com]

That was stunning. I love your recs.

[jo-mako.livejournal.com]

I loved this! I loved all your recs actually! They were all things that I might not have found otherwise and a true pleasure to read! Can't wait for April now!