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A Winning Hand by Mizface (PG)
Fandom: DUE SOUTH
Pairing: Benton Fraser/ Ray Kowalski
Length: 13, 669 words
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
mizface
Author Website: Mizface's due South fic
Why this must be read:
Because this here is AU done splendidly, folks.
The Fraser in this fic is not the well-known Mountie but the perfect butler instead. And yet,mizface has written a pitch-perfect Benton.
This is a fun romp as Fraser (having been 'won' by one noveau riche called Ray Vecchio over a game of cards) tries to adapt to his new life in 1920s America. All is not as it seems, however, as he soon discovers that he is in a far stranger land than he first imagined.
His interactions with the Vecchio family's chauffeur, Ray Kowalski, are at once flirty and charming.
In addition, this fic also works as a pretty solid casefic as well.
“I know this is quite a shock, Fraser, but I can’t go back on my word. I still think that man was cheating – my hand should have won the round easily.” Renfield Turnbull, Fraser’s suddenly former employer, spoke with heartfelt conviction, and while Fraser had little reason to doubt he meant every word, he also knew the young man’s woeful lack of ability with card games of any sort.
He didn’t let any of his feelings show, of course – years of his father’s demanding lessons had taught him that. “Never let them know how you feel, son. That’s the first rule of being a great butler. We have no opinions.” And while Fraser knew full well that his father was anything but impartial, he also knew the man followed that code to the letter while he was on duty. He could do no less. Fraser men had been butlers for generations, these last three in service to the same family. Until now, of course.
Fraser waited in silence for Turnbull to continue, but he seemed genuinely distraught at the circumstances, enough so that Fraser felt compelled to speak.
“I’m sure it will be fine, sir,” he began, though to be honest he was too flabbergasted to feel much of anything at the moment. “You gave your word, and I can do no less. I will, of course, begin packing immediately. I would never do anything to besmirch your honor.”
A Winning Hand (Link to the first part)
Pairing: Benton Fraser/ Ray Kowalski
Length: 13, 669 words
Author on LJ:
mizface Author Website: Mizface's due South fic
Why this must be read:
Because this here is AU done splendidly, folks.
The Fraser in this fic is not the well-known Mountie but the perfect butler instead. And yet,
mizface has written a pitch-perfect Benton. This is a fun romp as Fraser (having been 'won' by one noveau riche called Ray Vecchio over a game of cards) tries to adapt to his new life in 1920s America. All is not as it seems, however, as he soon discovers that he is in a far stranger land than he first imagined.
His interactions with the Vecchio family's chauffeur, Ray Kowalski, are at once flirty and charming.
In addition, this fic also works as a pretty solid casefic as well.
“I know this is quite a shock, Fraser, but I can’t go back on my word. I still think that man was cheating – my hand should have won the round easily.” Renfield Turnbull, Fraser’s suddenly former employer, spoke with heartfelt conviction, and while Fraser had little reason to doubt he meant every word, he also knew the young man’s woeful lack of ability with card games of any sort.
He didn’t let any of his feelings show, of course – years of his father’s demanding lessons had taught him that. “Never let them know how you feel, son. That’s the first rule of being a great butler. We have no opinions.” And while Fraser knew full well that his father was anything but impartial, he also knew the man followed that code to the letter while he was on duty. He could do no less. Fraser men had been butlers for generations, these last three in service to the same family. Until now, of course.
Fraser waited in silence for Turnbull to continue, but he seemed genuinely distraught at the circumstances, enough so that Fraser felt compelled to speak.
“I’m sure it will be fine, sir,” he began, though to be honest he was too flabbergasted to feel much of anything at the moment. “You gave your word, and I can do no less. I will, of course, begin packing immediately. I would never do anything to besmirch your honor.”
A Winning Hand (Link to the first part)
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Thank you SO much for the rec and the very kind words!!!!
*more flaily hands*
Re: I need a squeeee! icon
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(Anonymous) 2013-07-30 03:15 pm (UTC)(link)Why would you rec any story that makes Ray Vecchio into a bad guy, and treats his friendship with Fraser as insighificant?
This isn't dS at all! The author should have called the characters by different names.
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1. No one died and made you Sheriff of due South town;
2. It's a really good story. More than worth reccing for anyone who likes AUs;
3. These are fictional characters. They don't need your misguided attempt to defend their honour.
Thank you, though, for making me laugh. :D!