Take Two by fluterbev (NC17)

[duonoaikouka.livejournal.com]

Fandom: THE SENTINEL
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Length: 15,477 words
Author on LJ: fluterbev
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read:

Author's Summary: Several months ago, Jim rejected a guide called Blair Sandburg as a potential bond-mate. Now Blair is bonded to someone else, but all is not well in his world.

I'm always up for a great "Sentinels Are Known" 'verse fic; they're one of my Sentinel fic crack of choice in this fandom. However, it's always special to find one that stands above the rest, with a little something extra to offer. Take Two blends the old fanon tropes with great characterization and a fresh approach that is very invigorating.

In this fic, society as a whole sees Sentinels and Guides as equal partners in the relationship. Yet, hold outs from the past still view Guides as second class citizens and unfortunately, Blair's new Sentinel is one of them. Fluterbev takes the two views and creates an interesting dichotomy that is the background for Jim's and Blair's new relationship. I also really enjoyed Fluter's characterization of Jim, in particular. He's understanding and caring without losing an ounce of his bad-assery. He gives Blair the space he needs to heal from an abusive relationship and is still there when Blair comes back from his healing.

Take Two

Comments

[bluewolf458.livejournal.com]

Author is fluterbev on LJ

[duonoaikouka.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for that! No wonder I couldn't find her with two "t"s.... XD All misspellings now fixed. LOL

[magician113.livejournal.com]

And I don't care for most of the "sentinels are known" genre, but I did like this one a lot. Great choice.

[fluterbev.livejournal.com]

This is a lovely rec, thanks so much!

(I hope you won't mind me pointing out that there is no underscore in my name, though! My author name is all one word: Fluterbev :-))

[duonoaikouka.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome. It begged to be shared. :) (And all mis-spellings taken care of. :) )

[duonoaikouka.livejournal.com]

I really liked this one too. It was nice to see one where the Sentinels and Guides were on a more equal footing. :)