Fanfic drabble

[hsavinien]

100 words exactly, not counting the rather lengthy definition at the beginning.  Unplanned.

Title: Counterpoint

Author: H. Savinien

Fandom: Good Omens (copyright Gneil and Pterry, long may they prosper)

Rating: PG (veryvery mildly implied slashy thoughts, drunkenness)

 

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¹coun·ter·point \ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌpȯint\ noun Middle English, from Middle French contrepoint, from Medieval Latin contrapunctus, from Latin contra- counter- + Medieval Latin punctus musical note, melody, from Latin, act of pricking, from pungere to prick.  15th century.

1 a: one or more independent melodies added above or below a given melody b: the combination of two or more independent melodies into a single harmonic texture in which each retains its linear character : polyphony

2 a: a complementing or contrasting item : opposite b: use of contrast or interplay of elements in a work of art (as a drama)                                                                                                               -Merriam Webster Online

 

Crowley and Aziraphale were both necessary…or else neither of them were.  Crowley hadn’t decided which.  He was leaning in favor of the former with all the powers self-interest could muster.  The point was that whichever it was, there be two of them, not one tagging about at loose ends.  Balance, the angel had called it as they muzzily drafted the first written version of the Arrangement, Aziraphale’s neat copperplate trailing off tipsily.  Crowley had nodded carefully, loosened shirt ties trailing unheeded through a puddle and staining a rich burgundy.  The word that had danced through his head, though, was ‘counterpoint.’

 

Comments

[blueeyedtigress.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I like that! Very good -- love the counterpoint of the ink and the winestain, and the musical referencing. (When my choir sings counterpoint, sometimes it's as a canon. And in this instance, counterpoint is canon.) ;D

[hsavinien.livejournal.com]

Yes, quite! Thanks for the encouragement.

[vulgarweed.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is really lovely - nice balance there yourself, of calm and tension. And rich polyphony of little details that really sell it. :D

[hsavinien.livejournal.com]

I'm glad it turned out well--I had the idea in my head of what counterpoint meant musically, but I hadn't expected the other definitions to fit so well with what I had in mind. Thanks!

[quantum-witch.livejournal.com]

Nife and accurate, this :D And I refuse to allow myself any comments on the root word pungere.

[blueeyedtigress.livejournal.com]

That too ..... ;]

[hsavinien.livejournal.com]

Completely unintentional, I assure you. ;)

[argyleheir.livejournal.com]

whichever it was, there be two of them

This really speaks to the heart of the matter, as do the ink and wine stains. Great use of your 100 words as well!

[hsavinien.livejournal.com]

Thank you. *feels loved*

[htebazytook.livejournal.com]

Nice! :)

[hsavinien.livejournal.com]

Thanks!