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The Hard Sell: Cabin Pressure
Nov. 27th, 2011 07:36 pmAfter months of seeing Cabin Pressure crossover stories popping up in Sherlock fan fiction, I finally broke down and gave the program a listen. Radio dramas are, by and large, not a Thing in the US, but I commute and exercise daily, so I spend a lot of quality time with my iPod. By the third episode, I was already thinking 'Gosh, I'd really like to read a fic where Everyone Is Nice to Martin.' Which is another way of saying: if you're a fan of classic British comedy, I wholeheartedly recommend you give Cabin Pressure a try.
( What It's About )
( Why I Love It )
( What the Fandom Does With It )
( Where to Buy It )
( Fandom Resources )
Fan Fiction Recs
I'm just dipping my toe in the fandom, but have already read some great fic that has fulfilled my desire to see hurt!Martin to a good cuddling. In addition to the previously mentioned Douglas-Martin friendship stories, there are also some lovely ensemble, team-as-family stories, and a few opportunities for Martin to display competence at something (even if it's not flying).
The Friendly Skies by Robotsdance: Martin's first flight with Douglas. Spot-on dialogue; light, sparkling humor with just the right character notes.
Memory Lane by Elvendork-Lee: An old classmate of Martin's turned millionaire businessman hires MJN and insists on taking the crew out for dinner. When his comments turn out to be less than complimentary, will the others step in in defence of their captain? Wonderful example of the protective!crew genre; Carolyn and Douglas may pick on Martin in private, but woe betide the intruder who attacks their faithful beta dog.
Ice Pilots by Spycandy: Douglas has never been not-good at anything, so trying (and failing at) ice skating with his daughter was a shocking disappointment. On a break in Bern, Martin reveals his hidden talents to help Douglas. Sweet, and utterly in-character.
39.7 Degrees by Lady_T_220: "'Well the fever would explain a great deal,' Douglas said. 'I thought it could have been a concussion but you didn't hit your head on the way down. You more just... slid gracefully sideways into a little Captain-y puddle.'" Martin gets the flu, and it turns out there is a force in the universe stronger than his love of flying. Fortunately, he's among friends.
How To Hug Your Douglas by Starjenni: Even Douglases can have a bad day. Martin isn't sure how this sort of thing is supposed to go, but he's charmingly willing to throw himself into the breach.
Bad Luck by Luthierdreams: A passenger takes an unwelcome and persistent interest in Martin, and Gerti's crew are having none of that.
A Year and a Day by aslipperysloth: "Petulantly, he knows he has nothing to be ashamed of, it’s not like he’s being abused or anything, God forbid. He’s too old and too smart for that." Desperate for affection, Martin agrees to a date with the first person who asks him. Disturbingly accurate perspective of the inside of an abusive relationship; Martin always finds a rationalization for his boyfriend's actions. Fortunately, even if they're not the world's finest charter company, the MJN crew are a loyal, protective pack. Warning for descriptions of violence and abusive sexual activity; hard to read in places, but a fulsomely comforty ending.
Any Sort of Skin by Misslucyjane: “A man can be honest in any sort of skin.” Martin loses a bet with Douglas, but finds out something important about himself. Brief but insightful character vignette.
Legal Accounting, or How Carolyn Learned to Stop Worrying and Offload the Bookwork by sostrangechild: "Hesitant silver-green eyes looked up. It compounded the effect of Martin looking very shy, and young, unsure of Carolyn's approval. 'Go on,' she says, nudging the books towards him."
Birthday Round Trip by Suchanadorer: A birthday party on MJN goes wrong when one of the kids gets scared, but who can calm him down? Competent!Martin to the rescue, with a lovely side of angst.
( What It's About )
( Why I Love It )
( What the Fandom Does With It )
( Where to Buy It )
( Fandom Resources )
Fan Fiction Recs
I'm just dipping my toe in the fandom, but have already read some great fic that has fulfilled my desire to see hurt!Martin to a good cuddling. In addition to the previously mentioned Douglas-Martin friendship stories, there are also some lovely ensemble, team-as-family stories, and a few opportunities for Martin to display competence at something (even if it's not flying).
The Friendly Skies by Robotsdance: Martin's first flight with Douglas. Spot-on dialogue; light, sparkling humor with just the right character notes.
Memory Lane by Elvendork-Lee: An old classmate of Martin's turned millionaire businessman hires MJN and insists on taking the crew out for dinner. When his comments turn out to be less than complimentary, will the others step in in defence of their captain? Wonderful example of the protective!crew genre; Carolyn and Douglas may pick on Martin in private, but woe betide the intruder who attacks their faithful beta dog.
Ice Pilots by Spycandy: Douglas has never been not-good at anything, so trying (and failing at) ice skating with his daughter was a shocking disappointment. On a break in Bern, Martin reveals his hidden talents to help Douglas. Sweet, and utterly in-character.
39.7 Degrees by Lady_T_220: "'Well the fever would explain a great deal,' Douglas said. 'I thought it could have been a concussion but you didn't hit your head on the way down. You more just... slid gracefully sideways into a little Captain-y puddle.'" Martin gets the flu, and it turns out there is a force in the universe stronger than his love of flying. Fortunately, he's among friends.
How To Hug Your Douglas by Starjenni: Even Douglases can have a bad day. Martin isn't sure how this sort of thing is supposed to go, but he's charmingly willing to throw himself into the breach.
Bad Luck by Luthierdreams: A passenger takes an unwelcome and persistent interest in Martin, and Gerti's crew are having none of that.
A Year and a Day by aslipperysloth: "Petulantly, he knows he has nothing to be ashamed of, it’s not like he’s being abused or anything, God forbid. He’s too old and too smart for that." Desperate for affection, Martin agrees to a date with the first person who asks him. Disturbingly accurate perspective of the inside of an abusive relationship; Martin always finds a rationalization for his boyfriend's actions. Fortunately, even if they're not the world's finest charter company, the MJN crew are a loyal, protective pack. Warning for descriptions of violence and abusive sexual activity; hard to read in places, but a fulsomely comforty ending.
Any Sort of Skin by Misslucyjane: “A man can be honest in any sort of skin.” Martin loses a bet with Douglas, but finds out something important about himself. Brief but insightful character vignette.
Legal Accounting, or How Carolyn Learned to Stop Worrying and Offload the Bookwork by sostrangechild: "Hesitant silver-green eyes looked up. It compounded the effect of Martin looking very shy, and young, unsure of Carolyn's approval. 'Go on,' she says, nudging the books towards him."
Birthday Round Trip by Suchanadorer: A birthday party on MJN goes wrong when one of the kids gets scared, but who can calm him down? Competent!Martin to the rescue, with a lovely side of angst.
