PoT: Standalone: The Quality of Mercy

[branchandroot]

Fic post from my archive.

The Quality of Mercy

Yukimura's reaction to his team's behavior during his absence. Drama, I-3

"Too many of those games were sloppy, and too many were aimed at cheap victories that were unworthy of you. We are Rikkai. We are the best." His eyes narrowed. "We don't need to win by default. Ever."

Comments

[fromastudio]

*almost weeps in joy*

I'VE MISSED YOUR YUKIMURA SO MUCH. The lovely characterisation that characterises every single paragraph in this fic:

Akaya took off, still feeling the sting of Yukimura-buchou's censure, but also holding a new bit of hope. Which was fairly standard, after Yukimura-buchou was done with a person.

That was the compassion that turned the team's respect, which Yukimura's ruthlessness alone would have won, into devotion.

And ahh, the way Yukimura refuses to punish Sanada, oh just brilliant.

♥ ♥ &hearts !!!!

[branchandroot]

*pleased* Thank you!

I think writing Bleach fic was good for me. It really cranked up my desire for indirect characterization in all of my fic. Which worked out nicely in this one. ^_^

Sanada: *mutters* I think I'd have preferred it if he'd just hit me.

Emily: *patiently* Well, yes, that's rather the point.