The Kindness Of Strangers

[avery11.livejournal.com]

At Glennagirl's request, here's the first story I ever wrote. It was my "thank you" for all the wonderful stories I'd been reading in the months after I discovered MFU fan fiction. Six year later, and I'm still in awe of all the talent here among the Cousins, and feeling very, very lucky to have found you all.

The Kindness Of Strangers

She kept to the shadows, her thin frame pressed against the filthy brick wall of the building as she edged her way down the alley.  Dead leaves and odd bits of trash skittered about her feet, buffeted by the icy November wind as it blew in off the bay.  It had snowed earlier in the day, and more was predicted for the evening rush hour.  Shivering, the girl clutched the grimy edges of her cotton jacket closer for warmth, wishing for the thousandth time that she'd thought to bring a heavier coat. And hat. Gloves. Money.

Read on. Link takes you to AO3: http://archiveofourown.org/works/444537

Comments

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

This is one of the stories I hadn't managed to read yet. Thank you for posting it here because I'd missed an absolute gem.

[avery11.livejournal.com]

You're very kind, thank you!

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Wow, this was your first story? I remember reading so long ago. Enjoyed reading it again.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting it, time has not dimmed its brilliance. I remember being touched by the story and the tenderness in Illya's actions, and how much that reflected who I believed him to be.

[avery11.livejournal.com]

Time flies when you're having fun, doesn't it?! I think you and I came into MFU fandom around the same time.

[avery11.livejournal.com]

What an incredibly kind thing to say! Thank you so much.

Yes, it's the innate tenderness within Illya's heart that captivated me most, all those years ago. And always will.