'Why I Sojourn Here' by Halotolerant

[halotolerant.livejournal.com]

Title: Why I Sojourn Here
Author: halotolerant
Artist: sc_fossil
Archive to Pros Lib: Yes, please!
Genre: Slash
Characters/Pairing: Bodie/Doyle, reference to previous Doyle/Others
Word count: ~36,300
Warnings: No Major Warnings Apply (but please see author's note for a content warning if you wish)

Summary: Ray Doyle was a policeman, and a good one, but when his partner died on the beat in 1972, a cloud of scandal and blackmail forced him out of his job and his city. Nearly five years later, now an artist, he lives a rural recluse, alone by choice but often lonely.

Then, one dark night, CI5 agent William Bodie crashes quite literally into his life, bringing a tale of international espionage and intrigue right under Ray’s nose. Bodie is dangerous, chaotic and quite possibly untrustworthy, but Ray finds himself increasingly drawn into the investigation, and toward the man himself. What should Ray believe, and who should he trust? Is the danger even real, and is it even closer to home than he could imagine? And what’s he supposed to do about the way Bodie makes him feel?

Notes: My artist Kat - sc_fossil - has been wonderfully encouraging, patient and prolific - I love her work and it's been lovely collaborating - thank you! *g* And many thanks to my beta-reader elfwhistletree, who has once again been so generous with her time ♥

Thank you to the Mods, who are splendid, and hooray for the Pros Big Bang community \o/

Link to Fic: Why I Sojourn Here by halotolerant
Link to Art: Art for Why I Sojourn Here by Halotolerant by LilyK

Comments

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

It was my pleasure to work with you and such a thrill that you liked my contributions to your wonderful story! I'm sure readers will enjoy it as much as I did. Thank you! And yes, yay for Pros and the Big Bang!

[halotolerant.livejournal.com]

Yay indeed! *g* Thanks for all the encouragement and of course for the lovely art and helping me figure out how to embed it *g* Been splendid \o/

[shooting2kill.livejournal.com]

Oh wow! A dangerous and untrustworthy Bodie? My favourite kind of Bodie....I love your stories and really looking forward to reading this one. Thanks for all your hard work, here.

[halotolerant.livejournal.com]

Well I very much hope you enjoy! *g* I'm now looking forward to reading the other fics and relaxing *g*

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

Ooh, yes, I've been looking forward to this! (Argh for finding time, but I will! Soon! Probably after I move. *g*)

Congratulations on finishing and posting!

[halotolerant.livejournal.com]

Good luck with the move! I'm now hoping to get down to reading other people's fics - it's so nice to be able to relax and not think about my own fic any more! *g*

Thank you!

[haritaellea.livejournal.com]

Happy posting day! What an exciting summary! Yay!

[halotolerant.livejournal.com]

Thank you! *g*

[loxleyprince.livejournal.com]

Huzzah!!! for posting your story!!! The hard work is finally over, so grab a margarita, turf Bodie off the restroom sofa (or not), and make yourself comfortable. Well done, you!!! :-)

[halotolerant.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much *g* I shall indeed be imbibing in celebration (might be tea though *g*)

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

Ooh, you had me at Bodie crashing into Doyle's world, literally! I can't wait to see what the repercussions may be. :D

Congratulations on posting for BB 2015!

[halotolerant.livejournal.com]

Thank you! *g* I hope you enjoy! *g*

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

You have no idea how much I'm looking forward to reading, thank you. It sounds utterly wonderful - and just look at the gorgeous artwork...

Congratulations on finishing and posting - I hope you know just how much all the hard work is appreciated!

[halotolerant.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for your lovely words *g* The artwork is gorgeous isn't it? From the first piece Kat sent me I knew she'd completely understood the tone I was going for in my fic, which is so encouraging when you're not sure if you're making sense! It's been fun, as always, but I'm so glad my part is done and I can relax and read the other fics now! *g*

[przed.livejournal.com]

I read the first chunk whilst waiting for a certain little person's gymnastics class to be over. Loving it! Now I just have to find time to read the rest.

[halotolerant.livejournal.com]

Excellent multi-tasking *g* Hope you enjoy the rest! *g*

[ali15son.livejournal.com]

i absolutley loved that ...thankyou for another wonderful story x

[halotolerant.livejournal.com]

So very glad to hear that you enjoyed it, thank you! *g* It's been another fun year participating, but I'm so glad that I can relax now and read the other fics! *g*

[krisserci5.livejournal.com]

I look forward to reading the story. . . .just my kind of AU.

[halotolerant.livejournal.com]

Hope you enjoy it *g*

[saintvic.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on posting luv. This sounds really intriguing and I am off to download ♥

[halotolerant.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy *g*

[firlefanzine.livejournal.com]

Just finished it, and it's a lovely story!
A wounded Bodie meets a lonely Doyle in a cottage - what's not to love? :-)
And the twists and turns in the end are great!

Thank you!