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crack_van2003-11-16 03:39 pm
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Ashes by modulegirl (R)
Fandom: WITCHBLADE
Pairing: Ian/Irons
Author on LJ: none known
Author Website: FFN Profile
Why this must be read:
For me, the most interesting dynamic on the show was the twisted relationship between Sara, Ian and Irons. This short vignette provides an interesting perspective on that relationship, focusing on Ian and Irons. It is a well written scene, set entirely in Ian's bedroom. As Irons looks in on his sleeping servant, both his pride of ownership and his growing concerns with regard to Ian's loyalty are on display.
Kenneth caresses the length of Ian's neck with the tips of his fingers, watching as Ian swallows, visibly willing himself not to resist Kenneth's touch. This is the part Kenneth really enjoys, the seduction, the breaking down of resistance as he forces Ian to respond to his attentions. He has lovers who willingly submit to his crueler desires but he has never resorted to such methods in order to force Ian. Always there is this gentle coercion, this subtle demand that Ian give himself up, the understanding that this is what his master desires of him. And Ian's defeat is utter and complete in the aftermath.
What I enjoy most about this story is the fact that it is all about power and control, yet it is more subtly told than some of the more coercive approaches to Ian/Irons slash (not that there's all that much of it- which is a damn shame). In addition, both the characterizations of Ian and Kenneth work for me. Kenneth's jealousy rings very true, as does his means of re-establishing his 'ownership' of Ian. And Ian... the guy is stuck in the middle and completely screwed, which is exactly how I like him!
Ashes
Pairing: Ian/Irons
Author on LJ: none known
Author Website: FFN Profile
Why this must be read:
For me, the most interesting dynamic on the show was the twisted relationship between Sara, Ian and Irons. This short vignette provides an interesting perspective on that relationship, focusing on Ian and Irons. It is a well written scene, set entirely in Ian's bedroom. As Irons looks in on his sleeping servant, both his pride of ownership and his growing concerns with regard to Ian's loyalty are on display.
Kenneth caresses the length of Ian's neck with the tips of his fingers, watching as Ian swallows, visibly willing himself not to resist Kenneth's touch. This is the part Kenneth really enjoys, the seduction, the breaking down of resistance as he forces Ian to respond to his attentions. He has lovers who willingly submit to his crueler desires but he has never resorted to such methods in order to force Ian. Always there is this gentle coercion, this subtle demand that Ian give himself up, the understanding that this is what his master desires of him. And Ian's defeat is utter and complete in the aftermath.
What I enjoy most about this story is the fact that it is all about power and control, yet it is more subtly told than some of the more coercive approaches to Ian/Irons slash (not that there's all that much of it- which is a damn shame). In addition, both the characterizations of Ian and Kenneth work for me. Kenneth's jealousy rings very true, as does his means of re-establishing his 'ownership' of Ian. And Ian... the guy is stuck in the middle and completely screwed, which is exactly how I like him!
Ashes