The fic is very well written, and manages (for me) to create the right "ambiance". It's also quite hot. But I also found it a little disturbing.
While BDSM is not my kink, I can certainly enjoy a well written story (as long as its not over the top pain, or humiliation). I read most of "the Administration" series (original slash, not Pros-related) , and thought it was fantastic. But in that series, the characters were portrayed in a way that made clear the reason they needed BDSM, as an outlet and also as a means to communicate.
Maybe I'm missing something, but I haven't noticed in canon B & D anything that would make me think either one of them is attracted to, or needs, BDSM. And out on the street, no less… IMVHO, I thought this story lacked an exploration of B & D's attraction to BDSM, its' origins, or any explanation as to why they would choose this unusual method as a means to "wind down" after a difficult op.
I'm seriously not complaining – I'm glad I read it. I'm just not sure, despite the very good writing, whether it's anything more than a kinky hot PWP....
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The fic is very well written, and manages (for me) to create the right "ambiance". It's also quite hot. But I also found it a little disturbing.
While BDSM is not my kink, I can certainly enjoy a well written story (as long as its not over the top pain, or humiliation). I read most of "the Administration" series (original slash, not Pros-related) , and thought it was fantastic. But in that series, the characters were portrayed in a way that made clear the reason they needed BDSM, as an outlet and also as a means to communicate.
Maybe I'm missing something, but I haven't noticed in canon B & D anything that would make me think either one of them is attracted to, or needs, BDSM. And out on the street, no less… IMVHO, I thought this story lacked an exploration of B & D's attraction to BDSM, its' origins, or any explanation as to why they would choose this unusual method as a means to "wind down" after a difficult op.
I'm seriously not complaining – I'm glad I read it. I'm just not sure, despite the very good writing, whether it's anything more than a kinky hot PWP....