The Bartok Quartets

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I have found Sherlock. I now know what he is doing in this fic. He is still finding his way home; and he is doing it through music. This is so terribly, fearfully, insanely beautiful - and I have no idea if I am capable of getting the point across.

As of my last post I cannot even decide where to set Much Ado. How can I possibly reconcile Sherlock with home? I am not even a musician. I cannot possibly relate to his character on this level.

I've been plotting this story all weekend, and I came home tonight with a perfect, guaranteed solitary opportunity to translate some of it to actual writing - and immediately found I couldn't do anything - at all - so I ate corn and watched A Scandal in Belgravia for lack of a better idea. I sulkily researched cricket, science experiments, and Bartok. Bartok turned the key.

Now it is too late to write, as sleep is actually advisable at some point, and I have even more words pressing uncomfortably into my brain. I don't know whether to be happy that I might have reached a jumping off point or upset because this story just keeps expanding. I haven't yet learned how to properly keep hold of a story; how do I know when one has gotten away from me? Right now it seems as if I have just discovered an element which was always meant to be here, but I am worried that the dictation into my brain doesn't automatically come with a side of neat organization - HA! - I fear I am a Sherlock without a John by my side.

typing both gets me in trouble and sorts out my brain.

New worry - No One is going to want to read this fic except me...Shakespeare, Bartok, crossover, and excess of original characters - WTF?

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Cabin Pressure

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It helps, and I am listening to more - into series 2 now - as I am beginning to steal characters more blatantly I am wondering if this is more a negotiated kidnapping (I cannot give up the idea of Mycroft kidnapping someone now that I've thought of it) the whole crew.

Douglas, as an intellectual exercise - perhaps to make Martin feel he is more intelligent, with the in crowd - has been reading/performing Shakespeare with Martin during the interminable flights - Mycroft is aware of this because he makes regular use of his hold over Douglas for his own transport purposes.

Martin has a very good memory, and Mycroft is struck by his comedic talents; hence, when an emergency occurs - he springs into action and ensconces the entire crew in the relative lap of luxury of dotty Uncle Rocky's estate so that Martin can fill in for our lamented previously-cast family member.

How does that strike you?

Re: Cabin Pressure

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Oh, I can see Douglas trying to 'educate Martin up' a bit, and making it a game. Martin must have a reasonably good memory, as long as he's not panicking. It would make sense that the crew might fly to the nearest airfield to Uncle Rocky and then Mycroft puts them up overnight or over the weekend. Carolyn would be delighted to not have to pay for hotels or meals. actually, as long as MJN is paid for its time, she wouldn't mind much, unless he was being a pushy arse, but she could certainly give him a run for his money.

Arthur would just think everything is brilliant. He's been to all the right, proper posh schools (and apparently pony club girls with names like Minty quite like him). If you try to give *him* any lines he will totally hash them up,but he won't care a damn. :D

But yes, it all sounds plausible and eminently doable. Lay on!

Re: Cabin Pressure

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O. K. Um, I just reviewed my recent posts, and I'm reasonably certain that I haven't yet posted anything which features the fact that yesterday I decided to co-opt the entire cast of characters from As Time Goes By - meaning that Lionel's father - Rocky - is actually the host of our fine gathering - Sherlock's dotty Uncle. So...we appear to be sharing some brain cells, because I am not sure how else to explain your coming up with Uncle Rocky.

I'm sold on Douglas using Shakespeare as an educational tool, and maybe he even just likes to hear Martin read it aloud, Martin's voice being what it is. ;-)

Maybe Mycroft uses Anthea/MJN to kidnap someone unrelated, and then by coincidence when our actor gets sick Douglas offers up the use of Martin, you know, since they're already there and all. I guess I might have to let everyone else go home since it is Christmas after all. Now that I've met Douglas's wife I wouldn't want her to be all sad and alone for the Holiday. I would like to play with Arthur though...he is completely hilarious. Brilliant!

Re: Cabin Pressure

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Breathe! Breathe! You mentioned Uncle Rocky in the very last paragraph! 'Dotty Uncle Rocky's estate'. I had no idea who you meant, but picked up the reference and went with it. I promise I am not sneaking up behind you so psychically snack on your brain when you're not looking!

When Martin is not squeaking and stammering in panic he has a very *lovely* voice, yes. :D

Arthur is brilliant. He's basically a labrador puppy in human form. :D

Re: Cabin Pressure

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Oh good! OK! I was honestly alarmed by this. Rocky isn't a British sort of thing! I was feeling a bit like Arthur - dunno what's going on but I'm sure it's Brilliant! Using lots of these!!!!!!!!!

I am enjoying Cabin pressure greatly, and though coming late to the party have just offered my Chicago-based services for any lingering Lemon Landmark needs which may still need filling as I have no other firm plans this weekend and the weather promises to be cool.

Re: Cabin Pressure

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I'm so glad you are enjoying the series! It's a source of delight to me: clever scripts, flawed yet likeable characters, wordplay, a terrific sense of the absurd, and otters. It's terrific you're taking part in the travelling lemon project too!