Rec: A Gentleman of the Universe

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Story: A Gentleman of the Universe
Author: Stressfactor
Rating: All Ages
Word Count: 1,487
Author's Summary: All that stargazing Wilf did and he never got to travel among them until one day he did.
Characters/Pairings: Wilfred Mott, Tenth Doctor
Warnings: none
Recced because: Everybody loves Donna’s grandfather Wilf, and the Doctor proves he is no exception when he gives Wilf a trip in the TARDIS. This is a very moving story, full of beautiful descriptions. There’s a deftly used classic Who reference. The Doctor gets to show off his compassionate side and while Wilf proves that genuine wonder at seeing the universe isn’t confined to the standard pretty young female companions. “A Gentleman of the Universe” is a charming, heartfelt tribute to a charming, heart-filled character. Tissue warning, but not the sort that leaves you feeling crummy.

Comments

[soren-nyrond.livejournal.com]

Thank you

[livii.livejournal.com]

Thanks for this rec - I'd seen the fic before, but with limited time, judged it on the summary and thus not read it. Seeing you rec it made me think I should give it a second chance, and was awfully glad I did. :)