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In the Wind (From Dawn to Dusk)

#iwaoi #oikawa tooru #iwaizumi hajime #iwaoi fic #haikyuu #haikyuu fic

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okay real question, was anyone actually happy that lance ended up with allura???

#sorry abt the voltron rambles in the year of our lord 2024 #i might just be stuck in klance hell #ive never met anyone who was like 'fuck yeah! lance and allura!!!' #voltron legendary defender #voltron #allurance

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keith kogane, how i want to kiss you on the lips (in a gay way)

#i mean of course he is lance's first and foremost #i am something of a klance truther myself #however! #i would kiss that pretty asian boy on the lips the first chance i get #voltron legendary defender #voltron #keith kogane #vld keith

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Fics Finished - December

1. Scorched Earth by AmberXBoone, corrupt_touch (AmberXBoone)

word count: 155,527

Mary Winchester died in a presumed-accidental house fire in Queens, New York in 1983. Nearly 40 years later, her sons, Dean (now an EMT) and Sam (a New York City corporate attorney) discover that their father, now-retired cop John Winchester, intentionally set the fire that killed their mother, and Dean finally gets his revenge. Queens County District Attorney Castiel Novak knows that Dean Winchester is a suspect in John Winchester's murder - but he also knows that his own father was once a likely-corrupt judge who helped John escape punishment. Against what might be his better judgment, he lets himself get too close to Dean. And even as the cops build their case against Dean, he knows that, maybe, the right thing to do is help Dean Winchester get off (yeah okay pun intended).

I thought this was an interesting premise, however, I did not like this fic. Nothing to do with the writing or anything, but it just wasn't my vibe. I think maybe just the characterizations of each character kind of threw me off, but that just speaks to the world-building--the characters are written to be unlikable and so I didn't like them, and I think that is the mark of a good writer. It is definitely a good story though, I liked the twists and turns and the way people from the SPN universe were incorporated into the plot.

2. Let it Be by Persephoneshadow

word count: 143,239

Dean Winchester's life changed forever the night a demon appeared in his brother's nursery and killed his father. As a hunter Mary is determined to protect her sons from the evil she has run from her whole life - the same evil that took John. But Dean also trusts his protection to the angel in a trench coat he talks to in his dreams. Through years of tribulation and uncertainty, the Winchesters (plus a corgi that might be magic and an angel that may not be real) must fight monsters, demons, and even fate itself to survive as a family. Or: The one where Mary lives, Cas is there, and nothing and everything changes.

This was an interesting take on the spn timeline and I was all there for it. I find Mary's characterization in this fic interesting compared to John Winchester's characterization in the canon and how it kind of parallels but also very obviously contrasts (in the sense that Mary is written as an actual mother while John is interpreted canonically as a bad father). I dunno I just feel like that aspect of it takes away from the integrity of the canon which shouldn't even really matter because it's fanfiction and you're supposed to take creative liberties. But other than that I thought this one was very creative.

3. The Leap by FriendofCarlotta

word count: 82,932

1961: Sixteen years after the end of World War II, Berlin remains occupied by the Allied Forces — America, Britain, France and the Soviet Union. Castiel Krushnic is a police officer in Soviet-occupied East Berlin. He is also gay, in a city where that’s a dangerous thing to be. One night, he meets Dean Winchester, a mechanic from the American sector. Their mutual attraction is instant, and a convenient hookup quickly turns into a passionate love affair that defies all rules and expectations. But Cold War Berlin is a troubled place, and as more and more residents flee Soviet-occupied territory for the West, Castiel’s superiors begin to make plans to build a wall. The wall would cut off East Berlin from the rest of the city — and leave Dean and Castiel on opposite sides.

After Ninety One Whiskey, I was a little scared about how this one was going to be even though it isn't a war fic like 91W was. However! it was not! I enjoyed that like 91W, it incorporates historically accurate information and events and is clearly well-researched. Its short and mostly sweet and I enjoyed it.

4. Living in Agony by ChasingRabits

word count: 120,136

Dean Winchester's life is... well, it's not great. He's a gym teacher, he's in his thirties, and he can't seem to keep any part of his life straight. When the aftermath of a one-night stand goes awry, Dean is dragged kicking and screaming out of his cozy little closet and into the harsh light of reality. Enter: Castiel Novak, the new history teacher, who knows full well that life gets crappy when you don't allow yourself to live it in the way it needs to be lived.

Lowkey this one is just PWP but like good plot! I mean, relatively. The characterizations are interesting and creative liberties were definitely taken, but it's kind of sweet. I feel like some of the background stuff like characters' jobs are not really fleshed out and they're kinda just there to be there--it doesn't really feel like its important to the story at all. But you know how it be. At the end of the day, Dean and Cas are in love so that's all that matters.

5. take the bones, begin anew by JustStandingHere

word count: 103,254

What else was I supposed to say, Sam?” Dean asks him. “I’m not...look, Cas is my best friend, and I care about him. That’s it.” “And you renovated a house for him,” Sam continues. “And live with him.” or: a year in the life, in which it takes some time, but they figure it out

I like these kinds of fics, the ones that are more slice of life, I think that it accentuates the character dynamics rather than the plot. I feel like the Dean and Cas in this fic are very real characters in the sense that their thoughts and flaws are written very organically rather than stereotypically, and I really like that too. I mean, obviously there's the ever-present cliche moments but it adds to the charm of the story. Overall, 8/10!

6. The Nanny by Kimistry

word count: 119,676

He had style, he had flair, he had...well, actually, he didn't have any of those things. But he did have pretty green eyes, and Claire didn't want to murder him on sight (all Castiel was asking for these days). And that's how Dean became the nanny!

To be honest, even though this seemed interesting, it didnt speak to me. Its based off of a sitcom from the 90s which I appreciate, y’know like a little AU action, but it's pretty much a name substitution thing in terms of character, especially for Cas. I dunno, the characterizations are a little off but that's creative liberties, baby.

#destiel fic rec #destiel #supernatural

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Finished Fics - November

1. Heavyweight by emmbrancsxxo, valleydean (emmbrancsxxo)

word count: 206,744

Brooklyn, 1927. The Golden Age of Boxing. Two years ago, light heavyweight champion Dean Winchester and heavyweight champion Castiel Novak had a secret affair. After a scandal tarnished Cas’ name and stripped him of his title, the two parted ways. Now, with a heavyweight tournament on the horizon, Dean aims to up his weight class so he can compete for the title. He finds unexpected competition when Cas comes out of retirement and returns to New York to fix his reputation. Upon their reunion, the two contenders learn that, outside of the ring, some bruises never really heal.

With this fic, I expected there to be more tension within character dynamics in regards attitudes towards homosexuality as this is somewhat of a period piece, but I think that it is easier to achieve the happy ending the characters ultimately get without the added angst. But I really did like the world building and the building of plot! A very good read! I read it relatively quickly because I didn't want to put it down!

2. Cinderwings by bendingsignpost

word count: 181,619

Under the cover of a masquerade ball, Castiel has five nights to recover the key to his people's freedom. The world has changed greatly in the six centuries since their banishment into the void, but the task isn't impossible. Unfortunately for Castiel, this is going to involve talking to people - especially the Knight Prince who has taken an interest in Castiel and his "costume" wings. (Destiel Cinderella AU)

I thought this was an interesting take on the character dynamics between Dean and Cas. The slow burn is slow burn! But, in my opinion, it is kind of weird in the sense that it is very one-sided for a large portion of the fic. Once we get to where the feelings are for sure reciprocated, there's just so much plot that I didn't feel as satisfied with the outcome at the end. Overall, I would give this fic a 6.75/10, but that's just personal preference. It is definitely worth giving a chance!

3. Right Where You Left Me by outdean

word count: 93,581

Ten years after the empty swallows Cas up, it spits him right back out—but a lot can change in a decade. OR The "Cas comes back from the empty to find that Dean is married" fic.

Objectively, this was a good fic! Like, I finished it in a couple days because I was invested in the plot, but I just don't really like romance stories that play off of emotional infidelity. I think it's great that they end up together in the end, but I am a firm believer that cheating is bad, so that's my only criticism on this one.

4. Twist and Shout by standbyme, gabriel

word count: 97,556

What begins as a transforming love between Dean Winchester and Castiel Novak in the summer of 1965 quickly derails into something far more tumultuous when Dean is drafted in the Vietnam War. Though the two both voice their relationship is one where saying goodbye is never a real truth, their story becomes fraught with the tragedy of circumstance. In an era where homosexuality was especially vulnerable, Twist and Shout is the story of the love transcending time, returning over and over in its many forms, as faithful as the sea.

Everyone's read this one. And it is one of the most terrible, heartbreaking, gut-wrenching stories ever written. (Which could be saying a lot, I don’t know.) This was the second time I read this fic and I finished it in one night. Needless to say, I'm glad my roommate wasn't woken up by my frequent trips to the bathroom to blow my nose from how much I was crying.

5. And This, Your Living Kiss by opal_bullets

word count: 56,972

Only a very few people in the world know that the celebrated and reclusive poet Jack Allen is just Kansas mechanic Dean Winchester, a high school dropout with a few bucks to his name. Not that it matters anymore; life has left him so wrung out he never wants to pick up another pen. Until, that is, a string of coincidences leads Dean to auditing a poetry course with one Dr. Castiel Novak. The professor is wildly intelligent, devastatingly handsome...and just so happens to be academia's foremost expert on the poetry of Jack Allen.

I thought this fic was rather sweet. It was interesting which poems the author included in their story, but even more interesting was their own poems created for the story! I love when people create art because it inspires others to create art of their own.

#fanfic rec #destiel #twist and shout #heavyweight #cinderwings #destiel fic rec

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i enjoyed gotham knights! i mean like it was a little silly at times and did not at all impress me away with the turner/duela romantic side-plot, but as a show for teenagers (which i assume is the target audience), i thought it was very entertaining.

i also appreciated the diversity within the characters' and the cast's genders and sexualities. i think it is important for queer and trans characters to appear in movies and television in order for people to feel more represented rather than as a 'token' character, you feel me? and even if i think that that one scene of cullen exercising shirtless was a little silly (just because it was there to show off tyler's top surgery scars), i am glad for that representation.

but i also want to be totally honest, the whole time i spent binging the show i was multitasking by doing a paint-by-the-number thing, so i lowkey don’t know what most of the characters look like. like the only faces i know are duela, carrie, harper, cullen, and harvey. that being said, when i looked up the cast earlier, i was very surprised to see that many of the characters did not look at all how i pictured them!

i am a little disappointed that it was canceled and i hope that some day it may be picked up again to tell the rest of the story.

#cw gotham knights #gotham knights #gotham knights cw

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there is something inside of me that feels so strongly for a man, who was born to always play his role, and an angel, who was created to follow orders blindly, who put the entire fucking multiverse in constant danger because they defied their purposes and loved each other so fiercely

happy destiel confession day!

#destiel #dean winchester #castiel #supernatural #deancas #cw supernatural #november 5th #spn

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real shit, the winchesters was (is?) actually a good show!!!

i’m going to be honest, the first time i tried to watch it, i stopped because i didnt vibe with it BUT!! separating it from supernatural (2005-2020), as a standalone, its pretty good!

like its your average teen supernatural drama, much like teen wolf or vampire diaries (ive watched neither but i assume its about the same) (pls don’t come after me).

i think that people who start watching it with the entirety of supernatural contextualizing it are going to not like it because they go into it thinking its going to be a real prequel, but its not!!

and i really appreciate that jackles made that change because it expands on what we know the supernatural multi-verse to be. and it allows these characters who we already know to grow even more and in directions we never really even thought of. like, because this is set in an alternate universe, the idea of mary campbell and john winchester extends beyond the confines and standards to which we hold them to.

and like,, idk i really like that.

i do wish that it could have been saved and i do hope that one day it will be picked up again because i know there is a good and strong story yet to be told for these new characters

#bc it is the winchesters’ one year birthday!! #supernatural #the winchesters #jensen ackles

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my absolute favorite thing about jensen ackles is the prominence of the smile lines by his eyes as he ages

#jensen ackles #i just find it so appealing #i love that it shows when people smile wholly and genuinely

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love matures, but people don’t

(or maybe its the other way around)

#the heart rate of a mouse #throam #ryden #anna green #Spotify

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basically i don’t think they fucked up jamie’s ending (with his dad). a bunch of people on twt and tumblr mention how jamie can’t really just go and sit in a room with his quote-unquote abuser and expect everyone to just be okay with it. but like! bro was literally in rehab.

and okay yes, rehab doesn’t automatically fix a person right away. but i don’t think it was a ‘oh lets throw this guy in rehab for plot conveniece for the end.’ i think the writers of the show add in these little details deliberately. you know how one of the biggest themes of the show is recognizing bad behavior and changing for the better. hell, we see so many characters go through this arc.

jamie was kind of an asshole too in season 1. like he bullied nate and sam and got isaac and colin in on it as well, like if we’re going to talk shit about jamie’s dad being a dick, then why don’t we talk about season 1 jamie, colin, and isaac? is it because they end up changing their behavior and end up being football himbos that we know and love?

note that we had three whole seasons dedicated to focusing on these boys’ lives on and off the pitch. we got to see their relationships with themselves and each other over the last three years. but this us a show about football, not drunk dads who end up going to rehab.

so maybe jamie’s dad didn’t get that humanizing reformation arc on screen, but that doesnt mean he didnt get it yknow.

#ted lasso #ted lasso spoilers #jamie tartt #i think some people kinda miss the mark on this