Mentalist fic!

This is not my first foray into this fandom, but it is my first not-commentfic. And since I'm all about breaking characters lately, this practically wrote itself once I had the hook for it.

Title: He Who Hesitates
Author: babies stole my dingo (agilebrit)
Fandom: The Mentalist
Rating: PG-13 (default) for blood and some language
Length: Short story (about 1700 words)
Disclaimer: Bruno Heller is the genius behind these characters; I am but a lowly follower. I make no money from any of this, so please don't sue me.
Feedback: Concrit adored! If you see something that can be improved upon, please let me know, even if it's only a typo.
Written for: pensive1, who wanted me to make Jane cry.
Notes: There's a boatload of angst here, and no happy ending for anyone. Least of all Jane. Genfic.

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( Red John tumbles down the slope of the canyon and lies in a still heap for a few moments. I follow, slipping, sliding, nearly losing my footing and flying headlong, but catching myself in time. )

Mentalist fic!

This is not my first foray into this fandom, but it is my first not-commentfic. And since I'm all about breaking characters lately, this practically wrote itself once I had the hook for it.

Title: He Who Hesitates
Author: babies stole my dingo (agilebrit)
Fandom: The Mentalist
Rating: PG-13 (default) for blood and some language
Length: Short story (about 1700 words)
Disclaimer: Bruno Heller is the genius behind these characters; I am but a lowly follower. I make no money from any of this, so please don't sue me.
Feedback: Concrit adored! If you see something that can be improved upon, please let me know, even if it's only a typo.
Written for: pensive1, who wanted me to make Jane cry.
Notes: There's a boatload of angst here, and no happy ending for anyone. Least of all Jane. Genfic.

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( Red John tumbles down the slope of the canyon and lies in a still heap for a few moments. I follow, slipping, sliding, nearly losing my footing and flying headlong, but catching myself in time. )

You know how I don't write RPF, like, at all?

Yeah, toss that out the window. Behold this photo of Robert Downey Jr, in all his sartorial glory:


Note, especially, the Orange Scarf of Hilarity. Hey, no one in the history of ever has claimed the guy is a snappy dresser. (Other than the shoes. The shoes are awesome. Always.) Second-hand embarrassment, thy name is Robert Downey, Jr.

And then, there's this video:

Note the Missus, wearing that self-same scarf, at about 2:54.

I'm sure they have a barter system or something. *nods* So, I imagined a conversation at the airport (because this is clearly at an airport) that went something like this:

"Here, sweetie, hold my purse. And my carry-on. And the Orange Scarf of Hilarity."

"Aw, honey, no, not the scarf, the fangirls are going to have a field day with that, you know they are, especially that Agilebrit woman, you know, the one I took out a restraining order on..."

"Scarf, now." *wraps it round*

*meekly* "Yes, dear. OH GOD NOT THE PAPARAZ--crap."

You know how I don't write RPF, like, at all?

Yeah, toss that out the window. Behold this photo of Robert Downey Jr, in all his sartorial glory:


Note, especially, the Orange Scarf of Hilarity. Hey, no one in the history of ever has claimed the guy is a snappy dresser. (Other than the shoes. The shoes are awesome. Always.) Second-hand embarrassment, thy name is Robert Downey, Jr.

And then, there's this video:

Note the Missus, wearing that self-same scarf, at about 2:54.

I'm sure they have a barter system or something. *nods* So, I imagined a conversation at the airport (because this is clearly at an airport) that went something like this:

"Here, sweetie, hold my purse. And my carry-on. And the Orange Scarf of Hilarity."

"Aw, honey, no, not the scarf, the fangirls are going to have a field day with that, you know they are, especially that Agilebrit woman, you know, the one I took out a restraining order on..."

"Scarf, now." *wraps it round*

*meekly* "Yes, dear. OH GOD NOT THE PAPARAZ--crap."