A Modest Proposal
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| Title: | A Modest Proposal |
| Author(s): | Resonant |
| Date(s): | 2001-04-24 |
| Length: | 20,000 words |
| Genre(s): | slash |
| Fandom(s): | Due South |
| Relationship(s): | Fraser/Kowalski |
| External Links: | at Resonant's website, at AO3 |
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A Modest Proposal is a Fraser/Kowalski story by Resonant.
It was podficced by DesireeArmfeldt for the ds c6d bigbang 2013.
Reactions and Reviews
In which Ray proves himself to be spectacularly inept at picking up women and even *worse* at picking up Fraser. I actually had to check the memories twice to make sure I hadn't recced this before, because it seems inconceivable that I hadn't. Between the almost-wacky-enough-for-canon casefile (there's a psychic! And a 70's pimp van! And exploding glasshouses!), the lovely, angsty romance stuff (that contrasts beautifully with the humor of the case; this is where Due South shines as a fandom), and Diefenbaker being fabulous, you have a very fun, very entertaining Due South extravaganza. [1]
Ray is having like no luck with the ladies. Fraser picks up on what the problem is. That the ladies see straight through Ray and know that he is only interested in one thing, and it isn't their minds. He suggest Ray try being friends with the women first, no ulterior motives. Ray gives that some thought and decides to cut out the middle man. Instead of trying to build a friendship with someone else, why the hell not move from friendship to sex with Fraser. Fraser sees only one problem with this, yes Fraser is Bi, but Ray isn't. Fraser is pissed at this, with good reason. He'd like to be with Ray, but not as a consolation prize, second best. They are both uncomfortable for a while, mainly because Ray just can't manage to get the idea of what it would be like to make love with Fraser out of his head. The idea sortof takes him over and just won't let go of him. He takes Ben's advice and does make friends with some women, but he realizes he really does want Frase and maybe his strict heterosexuality may be a little of a myth. In truth Fraser is having some trouble letting go too. Both are wanting more, but not knowing how to say it after the disaster that is nearly breaking apart their working partnership to begin with. You know. They fuck things up, but they work it out and in the end it's better than they ever dreamed of. I really like this one, it's one of those great stories you can read over and over again when your in a good mood and want something nice and romantic with just a little bit of angst. Not too much, just enough to give it some spice and realism. Also, they take things slow, don't jump from A: I want a relationship with you to B: full on anal intercourse. They work up to things slowly. I love slow, slow can be verrry good. Everybody I've talked to is loving this one. If you haven't checked it out you need to. Definitely a fabulous read. Totally enjoyable. Gives me a happy every time I read it.<g> Loved it. [2]
In this story RayK seems to be having a bit of a problem getting a date. Well, after being shot down a lot he comes up with a solution. He decides that maybe he and Fraser can help one another out once in a while. Oddly, enough Fraser turns down the idea of being a "fuck buddy". Almost too late Ray realizes that he wants more than that from Fraser. Almost. This is a sweet fic about realizing what you want and that sometimes it's your approach and not you that people are turning down. I just adore this one. It's one of this fics I can read over and over again. Enjoying it each time just as much as I did the first. I really can't recommend it highly enough. [3]
References
- ^ Epic Recs, search by date, 2010
- ^ Slash Slut's due South Recs Page, Archived version
- ^ 2005 rec at Crack Van