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crack_van2013-06-05 07:21 pm
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Voulez-Vous by AlbaNix (G)
Fandom: SHERLOCK
Pairing: Gen
Length: 5517
Author on LJ:
Author Website: Ao3
Why this must be read:
It’s an ordinary day at 221B apart from the fact that Sherlock is speaking in French. What John doesn’t know is that Sherlock has an ulterior motive. What Sherlock doesn’t know is that while John may not speak French, he’s almost fluent in Sherlock.
This fic previously had another part (Sherlock speaking Italian), but it was reposted without it. Hopefully, that will be coming back soon.
An exercise in linguistic and relationship goodness. Sherlock spends almost the entire fic speaking in French. (translations provided) It starts because Sherlock is bored and wants to conduct an experiment, then suddenly strikes on the idea to reveal his innermost thoughts and confessions with John none the wiser. Only John knows Sherlock too well and starts to understand what Sherlock is saying, despite not knowing French. Enter Mycroft to witness the interplay and be baffled.
On one hand, it’s a fun exercise in language. French may seem familiar enough for English speakers, even ones who don’t understand a lick of French. (Linguistic influences and all) On the other hand, this fic really illustrates a version of the relationship between Sherlock and John- how well they know each other for John to simply understand Sherlock instead of the words spoken.
Voulez-Vous
Pairing: Gen
Length: 5517
Author on LJ:
Author Website: Ao3
Why this must be read:
It’s an ordinary day at 221B apart from the fact that Sherlock is speaking in French. What John doesn’t know is that Sherlock has an ulterior motive. What Sherlock doesn’t know is that while John may not speak French, he’s almost fluent in Sherlock.
This fic previously had another part (Sherlock speaking Italian), but it was reposted without it. Hopefully, that will be coming back soon.
An exercise in linguistic and relationship goodness. Sherlock spends almost the entire fic speaking in French. (translations provided) It starts because Sherlock is bored and wants to conduct an experiment, then suddenly strikes on the idea to reveal his innermost thoughts and confessions with John none the wiser. Only John knows Sherlock too well and starts to understand what Sherlock is saying, despite not knowing French. Enter Mycroft to witness the interplay and be baffled.
On one hand, it’s a fun exercise in language. French may seem familiar enough for English speakers, even ones who don’t understand a lick of French. (Linguistic influences and all) On the other hand, this fic really illustrates a version of the relationship between Sherlock and John- how well they know each other for John to simply understand Sherlock instead of the words spoken.
Voulez-Vous
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I remember reading the part with Italian and was disappointed when it disapperad. But the wayback machine had it!
So for those who would like to read the one where Sherlock speaks Italian... http://web.archive.org/web/20120131134948/http://archiveofourown.org/works/318273?view_full_work=true
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The best I could offer you is the archived copy I have on my pinboard.
You'd need a pinboard account to see the page.