A Stirring of Soup by Magenta Blue (PG)

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

Fandom: THE PROFESSIONALS
Pairing: Bodie/Doyle
Length: 16,000 words
Author on LJ: magenta_blue
Author Website: At the Hatstand
Why this must be read: This one is a lovely fun read - you have to squint to see the slash, but the deep and complex relationship between the two lads is shown in loving detail.

The dialogue and pace are perfect, full of wonderful moments and descriptions that stay in your mind (my reminder note to myself reads simply 'the one with the sleeping bag that bristles' *g*). Doyle in particular is on form - blowing hot and cold, sarky, temperamental, terrible jokes... high maintenance personified; and Magenta's Bodie is totally up for the task.

It's a story that'll have you smiling all the way, and bookmarking if you haven't already. Enjoy!

A Stirring of Soup

Comments

[unbelievable2.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Another one I've never read, and indeed I was chortling the whole way through. Beautiful writing, so brilliantly in character.

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

It's a real feel good story, isn't it? I love it because it makes me grin, but it's beautifully written too - and that sleeping bag has stayed with me all this time *g*

Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it too.

[moonlightmead.livejournal.com]

I haven't read this! How have I not read it? Thanks for this (and thanks to magenta_blue for writing it in the first place, obviously...)

And now I know what you mean about the sleeping bag that bristles.

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

It's such good fun, but a clever story at the same time and with nothing over-stated... and the bristling sleeping bag is such a wonderful image!

I'm so glad I found something that was new to you, despite my slightly scatter-gun approach to reccing *g* Thanks for letting me know.