Invocatus Rex, Part II: Lucie, Chapter III

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Title: Invocatus Rex, Lucie, Chapter III
Fandom: Original Fiction, The Witch War Histories, Vol. III
Prompt: #45 Argos
For: by tamingthemuse
Warnings: mild sexual suggestion, non-con drug administration
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Lucie, Sylvie, & Kincaid work to rescue Etienne.
Word Count: 4,735
A/N: Ongoing story, in chronological order, here.
A/N2: Thanks to meredevachon for input on the tone and scope of this chapter. I knew it went in the right direction but wasn’t positive I was happy with the flavor. Her input is greatly appreciated.

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This chapter has been moved, along with all prior chapters, to my LJ, where they're located in chronological order in the IR section of my memories.

Comments

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

What really stuck me about this chapter is the different types of intensity you play with.

Etienne's rescue was really heart in the mouth stuff with the encounter with Tim and then the bit of business with Chet and the spell. I never doubted that they would get away, but just given the scenario, I couldn't be entirely sure until the taxi was taking them back to the hotel.

Then there was the intensity of Lucie finding the lingerie and getting herself ready to welcome Etienne back in the most complete manner possible. "Oh, Etienne, I thought, what surprises lie in wait for you… starting with this one."

Both such different scenes - both demonstrating the fearlessness and determination and intimacy which binds these people together.
Bravo love, that was just terrific.

[smwright.livejournal.com]

Now I can breathe a sigh of relief. I had worried and worried that this chapter didn't have enough oomph to it. Almost rewrote the entire thing. I didn't want to for reasons I hope will become clear in 3 weeks, assuming I can work this week's prompt into the storyline. Lamia!

fearlessness and determination and intimacy Yes, that's a good way to say it. Lucie really drives that now, although it was Thalia who did before. I wonder what they'd have all been like if she hadn't been there...

*sighs enormously* Okay. So this works, and isn't too dichotomous? Your comments have really helped. I never liked this chapter as much as I thought I should have for some reason. Fortunately, things begin to pick up now. Oh, and Declan returns! (I don't mind spoiling you for that.)