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Pictures at an Exhibition by Kellie Matthews (NC-17)
Fandom: MAN FROM UNCLE
Pairing: Solo/Kuryakin
Author on LJ: kelliem
Author's Website: http://kellie.mrks.org/
Why this story must be read:
Kellie is well-known for her writing, and deservedly so. Her characters stay very true to canon and the dialog sounds just like the television show. Her stories have interesting plots and the language is witty and sophisticated.
This particular story traces the development of the relationship between Napoleon and Illya in a series of vignettes over the years of their partnership, beginning at the point where they are still addressing each other by last name and ending when they reunite after the 15 year separation.
And, of course, there are some fantastic sex scenes between the two men, both when they are young and when they are middle-aged. Even better is the depiction of the affection and friendship between the two men. Then there is Kellie’s treatment of Illya’s reaction to Napoleon’s leaving. It could be very angsty in the hands of another writer, but Kellie makes it more bittersweet and poignant.
”You need a featherbed,” Illya complained.
Napoleon chuckled. “On my salary?”
“I’ll bring mine down next time,” he said, finally finding a marginally comfortable position.
“Good idea. I want to see you explain that to the guys who monitor the hall security cameras.”
”Sleepover. We can burn marshmallows over your stove,” Illya said sleepily.
There was a short silence, then a chuckle. “That’s ‘toast’ not ‘burn,’ and your encyclopedic knowledge of American boyhood never ceases to amaze me.”
”Part of my training to be a mole,” Illya said, knowing Napoleon would wonder if he were lying or not.
Another silence was followed by an annoyed snort. “Has anyone every told you that you’re evil?”
”Yes. Nearly everyone. Turn out the light, I’m tired.”
Story at Chrome and Gunmetal: http://www.chromeandgunmetal.com/chrome/archive/1/picturesat.html
Story on Kellie’s website: http://kellie.mrks.org/fic/mfu/pictures.htm
Pairing: Solo/Kuryakin
Author on LJ: kelliem
Author's Website: http://kellie.mrks.org/
Why this story must be read:
Kellie is well-known for her writing, and deservedly so. Her characters stay very true to canon and the dialog sounds just like the television show. Her stories have interesting plots and the language is witty and sophisticated.
This particular story traces the development of the relationship between Napoleon and Illya in a series of vignettes over the years of their partnership, beginning at the point where they are still addressing each other by last name and ending when they reunite after the 15 year separation.
And, of course, there are some fantastic sex scenes between the two men, both when they are young and when they are middle-aged. Even better is the depiction of the affection and friendship between the two men. Then there is Kellie’s treatment of Illya’s reaction to Napoleon’s leaving. It could be very angsty in the hands of another writer, but Kellie makes it more bittersweet and poignant.
”You need a featherbed,” Illya complained.
Napoleon chuckled. “On my salary?”
“I’ll bring mine down next time,” he said, finally finding a marginally comfortable position.
“Good idea. I want to see you explain that to the guys who monitor the hall security cameras.”
”Sleepover. We can burn marshmallows over your stove,” Illya said sleepily.
There was a short silence, then a chuckle. “That’s ‘toast’ not ‘burn,’ and your encyclopedic knowledge of American boyhood never ceases to amaze me.”
”Part of my training to be a mole,” Illya said, knowing Napoleon would wonder if he were lying or not.
Another silence was followed by an annoyed snort. “Has anyone every told you that you’re evil?”
”Yes. Nearly everyone. Turn out the light, I’m tired.”
Story at Chrome and Gunmetal: http://www.chromeandgunmetal.com/chrome/archive/1/picturesat.html
Story on Kellie’s website: http://kellie.mrks.org/fic/mfu/pictures.htm
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