FIC: Standing Firm [Jeeves & Wooster]
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darktrent182TITLE: Standing Firm
DISCLAIMER: Jeeves and Wooster don't belong to me -- they belong to P.G. Wodehouse. Written for entertainment purposes, no money made, please don't sue, yadda.
FANDOM: Jeeves & Wooster
WORD COUNT: 595
RATING: G
SUMMARY: After Bertie heads out for the darts tournament, Jeeves is left with his own thoughts.
AUTHOR'S NOTES: Follows The Trouble with the Truth. A few hours after Bertie heads out. Unbeta'd, so all the mistakes are my own doing.
CHRONOLOGY:
1. Untitled Bertie Piece
2. On Mister Wooster
3. The Trouble with the Truth
4. This Entry
***
If I had any sense, I would tender my resignation and leave at the earliest possible convenience.
It was astoundingly foolish of me to give in to Mister Wooster's demand, but there you have it. My heart lies heavy in my chest, my movements are a bit more sluggish than usual, and the realization of just how close Mister Little came to witnessing our kiss weighs heavily on my mind.
And yet... No, it is best not to dwell on such matters.
As I told Mister Wooster, I have no intention of pressing for a more... intimate understanding between us. While some of my plans have resulted in Mister Wooster's reputation suffering due to my referring to him as an eccentric, among other things, I have not completely damaged his reputation beyond repair. He is known as an eccentric who enjoys pinching policemen's helmets, favors the institution of engagement over marriage, and relies very heavily on his valet to rescue him from well-meaning plights of either his own making, or a relative's.
I cannot, and will not, have him branded as an invert.
My own reputation would suffer, true, but my conduct is above reproach among the Junior Ganymede Club, as well as higher social circles. With Mister Wooster's reputation as it is, being branded an invert would have him thrown in jail if the authorities were feeling particularly kind.
Needless to say, if we never engage in what society would term "deviant practices", then we need never fear the authorities. We could perhaps be described as a gentleman and manservant who have become good friends over time, but nothing more. If there is even the appearance of impropriety, we would receive a most stringent eye from the authorities, and as a result, any wrongdoing on our parts would very quickly come to light.
It is important to stop this before it goes any further.
Mister Wooster knows of my feelings for him now, and as was the case before he left for the darts tournament tonight, he will push hard. Again, I must remain firm in my objections.
Tonight, he showed that he will not make any attempts at coercion, for which I am eternally grateful. I had no doubts of it, of course, knowing my employer as I do, but it is gratifying to confirm the hypothesis, as it were. If I remain firm that we will under no circumstances engage in sexual intimacy, Mister Wooster will respect my wishes.
This is not to say I think he will give up immediately. I have known him to attempt to woo Miss Roberta Wickham on more than one occasion, despite her frivolous nature and repeated impositions on my employer. If the pattern holds true, Mister Wooster will attempt to sway me from my preferred course of action.
Considering the numerous ladies with whom my employer has become infatuated during the course of my service to him, it is not unlikely that this is a minor infatuation, and that in time, this too shall pass. All that is required of me is to stand firm, present logical objections, and maintain the proper etiquette that is expected of me as Mister Wooster's valet.
When my employer's infatuation with me passes, I shall quietly tuck my heart away, and continue on as I have been, though I admit it will be a wrench to do so.
Parting is indeed such sweet sorrow, and while I am not removing myself from Mister Wooster's service, I feel the pang of loss most keenly.
Perhaps, in time, it will heal.
DISCLAIMER: Jeeves and Wooster don't belong to me -- they belong to P.G. Wodehouse. Written for entertainment purposes, no money made, please don't sue, yadda.
FANDOM: Jeeves & Wooster
WORD COUNT: 595
RATING: G
SUMMARY: After Bertie heads out for the darts tournament, Jeeves is left with his own thoughts.
AUTHOR'S NOTES: Follows The Trouble with the Truth. A few hours after Bertie heads out. Unbeta'd, so all the mistakes are my own doing.
CHRONOLOGY:
1. Untitled Bertie Piece
2. On Mister Wooster
3. The Trouble with the Truth
4. This Entry
***
If I had any sense, I would tender my resignation and leave at the earliest possible convenience.
It was astoundingly foolish of me to give in to Mister Wooster's demand, but there you have it. My heart lies heavy in my chest, my movements are a bit more sluggish than usual, and the realization of just how close Mister Little came to witnessing our kiss weighs heavily on my mind.
And yet... No, it is best not to dwell on such matters.
As I told Mister Wooster, I have no intention of pressing for a more... intimate understanding between us. While some of my plans have resulted in Mister Wooster's reputation suffering due to my referring to him as an eccentric, among other things, I have not completely damaged his reputation beyond repair. He is known as an eccentric who enjoys pinching policemen's helmets, favors the institution of engagement over marriage, and relies very heavily on his valet to rescue him from well-meaning plights of either his own making, or a relative's.
I cannot, and will not, have him branded as an invert.
My own reputation would suffer, true, but my conduct is above reproach among the Junior Ganymede Club, as well as higher social circles. With Mister Wooster's reputation as it is, being branded an invert would have him thrown in jail if the authorities were feeling particularly kind.
Needless to say, if we never engage in what society would term "deviant practices", then we need never fear the authorities. We could perhaps be described as a gentleman and manservant who have become good friends over time, but nothing more. If there is even the appearance of impropriety, we would receive a most stringent eye from the authorities, and as a result, any wrongdoing on our parts would very quickly come to light.
It is important to stop this before it goes any further.
Mister Wooster knows of my feelings for him now, and as was the case before he left for the darts tournament tonight, he will push hard. Again, I must remain firm in my objections.
Tonight, he showed that he will not make any attempts at coercion, for which I am eternally grateful. I had no doubts of it, of course, knowing my employer as I do, but it is gratifying to confirm the hypothesis, as it were. If I remain firm that we will under no circumstances engage in sexual intimacy, Mister Wooster will respect my wishes.
This is not to say I think he will give up immediately. I have known him to attempt to woo Miss Roberta Wickham on more than one occasion, despite her frivolous nature and repeated impositions on my employer. If the pattern holds true, Mister Wooster will attempt to sway me from my preferred course of action.
Considering the numerous ladies with whom my employer has become infatuated during the course of my service to him, it is not unlikely that this is a minor infatuation, and that in time, this too shall pass. All that is required of me is to stand firm, present logical objections, and maintain the proper etiquette that is expected of me as Mister Wooster's valet.
When my employer's infatuation with me passes, I shall quietly tuck my heart away, and continue on as I have been, though I admit it will be a wrench to do so.
Parting is indeed such sweet sorrow, and while I am not removing myself from Mister Wooster's service, I feel the pang of loss most keenly.
Perhaps, in time, it will heal.
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Date: 2006-03-01 09:23 pm (UTC)When I read this fic, though, it more than compensated for the lack of swordfish.
You already have lots of comments on how your Jeeves voice is both perfect and poignant, but you deserve some more. You're creating an impressive and VERY HOT story arc here, and I really look forward to the next installment.
I couldn't resist beFriending you, by the way. I'm an inveterate lurker, so it just goes to show how much I'm enjoying reading your works.
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Date: 2006-03-01 11:27 pm (UTC)I always worry about my Jeeves voice, so hearing another reader approve of it is always good. :D
*blush, pleased smile*
Impressive and VERY HOT story arc? *dance dance jazz hands dance!*
Eeee. New friend! Wheee!
And one last thing. Swordfish? *blink* Perhaps you were thinking of the post on
Though, at some point, I really should write Bertie and Roddy getting into trouble. It was so awesome when it happened on the show in "Kidnapped!"
Sorry for the lack of swordfish. I shall have to try to include it in a fic at some point, just for you. ;)