ext_291207 ([identity profile] chapbook.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] 221b_recs2014-01-21 02:51 am

Art Rec: Comin to Get U

Title: comin to get u
Artist: lesmoules
Pairing: Gen
Rating: PG
Warnings: none
Verse: Sherlock BBC
Author's summary: none

Reccer's comments: No S3 spoilers
As a Sally Donovan fan, it's wonderful to see her racing down a street, easily matching John's strides, gun* in hand, a look of determination on her face. I adore seeing her and John working together, especially as they are often represented at odds in fics. Here there's a sense of shared purpose and capability. They have each other's back.

* = I'm aware that guns are not Lestrade or his team's division, but it is nice to see a woman be the one bearing this traditionally masculine symbol of power.

[identity profile] marta-bee.livejournal.com 2014-01-22 08:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I have to say, I love the image of Sally running and in action in heels. It shows you don't have to be masculinized to be a capable law enforcement agent. And like you, I love seeing her working side by side with John. Nice pick.

[identity profile] marta-bee.livejournal.com 2014-01-23 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
You know, I never really felt drawn to Sally's character in a lot of ways. She just comes off as a bit petty sometimes. But I'm not blind to her ability or her real strength, and the fact that I personally am not drawn to her doesn't mean she's not an awesome character who deserves much more fannish love than she gets. I mean, to accomplish all she did at such a young age, and as a POC, not to mention her sense of humor and a variety of other things. Impressive lady, and a fascinating character.