Prosfic Rec Advent Calendar - Day 12

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Sometimes you just want a bit of comfort at Christmas, and there's something about this story, and the picture of the two of them so together even though they're not even in the same room that...is just right. This story has been recced a thousand times before, but I'm going to rec it again, because it's been a long week of packing up house, and it feels like just what I need right now - so maybe it will be just what you need too. *g*

Not a Very Silent Silent Night
by Alexandria

And of course they might as well be in the same room, because they have their R/Ts, and the dark night of Christmas Eve for bravery - and they're very much the lads I imagine. I love Doyle being abrasive - but you just know he's taking the piss really - about their call signs, and then the wistfulness of their stories and glimpses of background that says alot but isn't over-egged... and of course the ending. Always the ending. *g*

Comments

[shooting2kill.livejournal.com]

I love all of this author's work and this is a great choice, thanks!

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

It's a truly wonderful story. And quite lyrical in places, especially at the end. Such a great pick for a rec, even though, incidentally, I'd already read it yesterday morning!

[hagsrus.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the reminder - haven't read this for yonks!

[firlefanzine.livejournal.com]

Yes, a story you can read each and every year.
Thank you!

[heliophile-oxon.livejournal.com]

Great rec - it's sweet but not cloying; a hint of bitterness to make us - and the Lads - appreciate all the more a chance of something sweet. Thank you!