Inspiration by Wabbitseason (PG-13)

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Fandom: DC COMICS
Pairing: Dian Belmont/Wesley Dodds (Sandman I)
Length: 1703 words
Author on LJ: wabbitseason
Author Website: none found
Why this must be read:
Originally written for comica_obscura, this fic focuses on the often overlooked and absolutely fabulous, Dian Belmont. Dian was the life-long companion to the original Sandman, Wesley Dodds; she shared in his adventures and was a Pulitzer Prize winning novelist. wabbitseason gives us a heartrending look at the loving sacrifices they made for each other, as well as the quiet strength they lent each other. She does so with a light touch, clear description, and an accessible situation.

"Inspiration" is an excellent introduction to Dian and Wes for those unfamiliar with them, and a touching glimpse for old fans.

Clakkata-clack, clackety-clackety-clack-clack, clakka-ping.

Dian Belmont's fingers moved smoothly over the keys of her typewriter, not even hearing the gentle patter of the rain outside. She barely even noticed the noise the pounding of the keys made, so focused on the scene unfolding on the page. She tried not to stop and think too much. She could smooth out the transitions in the revisions. What was important right now was pounding out the words, getting into a good solid rhythm...

"Still working?"

"What?" Dian looked up from the typewriter to see Wesley Dodds standing in the doorway. He shed his dripping wet overcoat. "Oh, yes, I was just finishing this..." Her fingers had continued moving by rote, catching up with her original thought. When she finished, she looked down, cringing at an obvious typo. "Oh damn, I'll never get this done in time." Dian muttered.

Inspiration