Discovered in a Christmas Card - Day 7

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Tis the season to think back over all the Christmases Bodie and Doyle have spent together and the variety of situations they've found themselves in on those particular days and nights.

If you look below you'll find, for want of a better description, a sketchy list of seasonal scenarios. I wanted to salute all those deliciously cozy fics (and I know you'll be thinking of your favourites here) where the lads find themselves with each other but not much more, at that time.




One:

Sitting in the gutter, waiting for a cab, the two of them a sprawl of flared liquorice legs, tie ends and early morning stubble - the riot of ruffles and curls reined in by bands of straining black elastic...

Sporting an inebriated grin, Bodie touched his finger to his nose and, with a flourish, produced a wedge of weapons grade fruit cake from a serviette that had been stuffed into his pocket. Eighty proof, Doyle guessed from the eye-watering fumes.

Two:

Left over curry and the last two lagers.

Three:

A shared bag of crisps and an IOU.

Four:

Stranded in the open, nine miles west of nowhere, a hip flask of single malt and body heat – the only sources of warmth under a menacing sky.

Five:

The triumphant rescue of a single Jammie Dodger from the bottom of the packet…

He closed in on the prize, but then a momentary hesitation, bless him, the mangled cardboard tray gingerly pushed forward. Ray waved it away of course, more than sustained by the option of a disapproving scowl as Bodie put the morsel away with shameless delight.

Six:

Canteen crackers, slightly shop soiled and damaged in transit, washed down with sherry underneath something that resembled mistletoe.

Seven:

Bodie craving the fry-up of his dreams, but settling for tea, toast and Doyle ..on a platter.



Title: A Toast To Making Do
Author: sw33n3y
Slash or Gen: Slash
Archive at ProsLib/Circuit: Yes please, will send.
Disclaimer: Gratefully borrowed and returned in good nick.


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[ci5mates.livejournal.com]

This piccie is absolutely gorgeous and the colour makes it look christmasy *g*

Sweet little passages to go with hot lads, clever idea and thought provoking too! Thanks for sharing and Christmas wishes :-)

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

Oh thank you! I'm so glad to hear it suits the season. :D

It was fun thinking up the passages, based on this particular theme.

Season's greetings to you, also! *g*

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

Nice photo! And it first with Seven, doesn't it? Heh. Very nice scenarios! I can totally see them--and that, really, all the lads need is each other. Thank you!

[dawnebeth.livejournal.com]

That first one, in particular, really got my imagination going.

[freetraveller15.livejournal.com]

Oh wonderful! I absolutely adore the image artwork, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy 😍... And the seasonal scenarios are perfect to go with, got my imagination going, and I was particularly taken by the first, the fourth and the last.

Thank you!

[heliophile-oxon.livejournal.com]

Beautiful pic - and beautiful notions to go with it! Thank you :-)))))))))))

[cloudless-9193.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous picture with great colour and texture. And I love the passages, Doyle on a platter in particular. ;-)

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

Ah yes, I always enjoy those moments where they retreat to that microcosm of theirs and the seasonal setting seems to magnify it. Thank you for your thoughts! :D

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

Heh, then my job here, is done! \o/

Thank you! :D

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

I'm really chuffed the scenarios got your imagination going! \o/

Aw, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the image too! Thank you very much! :D

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

Oh thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed them! :D

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

Heh, I did have fun with those scenarios and I'm glad you enjoyed them. :D

Thank you kindly and Season's Greetings!

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Oh this was fun - and I love the picture, the colour and texture, and just that shared moment between them! And seven wee imaginings... *g* Thank you!

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the mixed assortment, here. It was fun thinking about different seasonal scenarios the lads might find themselves in. :D

Happy festive season!

[milomaus.livejournal.com]

Great pic, looks like scenario 8.
Bodie: "That's all you came up with after spending three hours in the kitchen?"

Lovely scenes!!

Thank you!

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

Oh thank you! The image and scenarios were fun to work with and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed them too!

Bodie: "That's all you came up with after spending three hours in the kitchen?"

Lol! Bodie knows exactly how to wind Ray up. :D

[merentha13.livejournal.com]

Loved the scenarios - there is a full story in each of the snippets you've written. Loved this line a sprawl of flared liquorice legs, tie ends and early morning stubble.
The image is terrific too - great colors.

Happy Holidays!

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I'm chuffed you enjoyed the image and wordage! :D

Season's greetings to you and yours! *g*

[krisserci5.livejournal.com]

Great photo. . . .loved the tone. Retro feeling :)

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

Oh thank you! Ooh, it's nice to hear it has a retro feel. I'm very glad you like it. :D

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

I love the picture, and the seasonal scenarios - oh the places my mind went... Ahem! Thank you so much - and endless sorrys for not commenting before.

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

Hee, I'm so pleased to hear the ramblings sent you off on a few Pros-y tangents.

Thank you for taking time to backtrack, especially when you've got so much on your plate. ..And hey, I love getting a comment, no matter when. : D