Now, this may not be the most original thought per-se, but I think most people have caught onto the symbolism of each season 6 casa guy's breakfast;
Andy and Francis both having something perfectly edible, and healthy enough to eat for breakfast, (the pancakes and avocado toast) that reflect good things to come.
Hamish's greasy fry-up, while edible, wasn't the healthiest choice when it comes to everyday breakfast—nothing wrong with cheat days though! (I even love fry-ups, myself.)
And that leaves us with Marshall's burnt-to-ashes toast. I won't sugarcoat it, that's the last thing you'd wanna have for breakfast. So, choosing to have breakfast with him makes for the most unmistakable showing of interest, in the chosen company.
I have juxtaposed breakfast with Marshall to the foundational building block of his route though—how he actively pushes himself away from MC, because he doesn't view himself as good enough for her. This theme of his shows up even so early on;
It's very subtle, but through the hypothesis that yes, anybody's friendly company would be better than burnt toast, it'd be an easy out for him to then conclude that he isn't special enough for MC to seriously consider, at this point.
But, two can play at that game Marshall. Instead of reaffirming his assumed conclusion that I would just say, "yes, you are better than burnt toast," this is my chosen dialog, that I've actually only seen for the first time, on my in-depth fic research;
Even if he thinks MC could be lying here.. (which would be valid) I'd like to think her word choice shows that she does appreciate his effort, and time spent with her, enough to big him up in a way that's more meaningful than just stating what would've been the obvious.
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just finished the third book in the Aubreyad and I am so incredibly happy that Jack is finally going to get married! nothing bad's gonna happen on his way back home, right? right?
also, curse Diana! I like her a lot but how could she do this to Stephen? when are they finally going to get married???
it took me a bit to get through this book due to personal reasons but as soon as I continued reading I couldn't stop!
of course two of the highlights include the fact that Stephen does not get injured once but twice during the course of the story and the focus is never really on what happened to him (it is never directly explained how he was tortured) but exclusively on how much of a bitch he is being during his recovery. it is a true testament to how much the crew and Jack love him that they put up with it <3
(the operation scene is incredible and so much more dramatic than in the movie if that is even possible. it also had a slightly different vibe, being a 20 minute affair)
Stephen is responsible for so much death in this book and I cannot help myself but feel sorry for him, especially when it's the result of him being a giant idiot. (who gives pure silver bracelets to a girl living on the street? what did you think was gonna happen???)
the whole sloth situation is hilarious but as a biologist I cannot stop myself from feeling a little sorry for all these animals being removed from their natural habitats.
the battles in this were absolutely incredible! not that they hadn't been before but this time the stakes were so high when they were defending the indian ships and it was really nice to see what a great strategist Jack truly is.
everyone on board just grows on you so much! and I cannot wait for the next adventure! also, if I had a nickel for every time Jack and Stephen look at each other fondly, I'd be rich by now. just the way their friendship is described is so lovely and gentle and it really, really warms my heart.
every time Pullings shows up, I smile. hopefully, he'll get the first mate position soon. he absolutely deserves it.
and while it was funny for a while how Jack has bad luck with money, I am glad that he can finally stop worrying in that departement.
great to finally be on the surprise! Jack loves her so very much and I cannot help but feel the same <3
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Valicer (Mostly) Not-Incorrect Quotes, Sleepytime Edition
Victor: Whenever Alice, Smiler, and I sleep in the same bed together, Alice and Smiler always insist that I sleep in the middle, between them.
Victor: [smiling and hugging himself] It’s really quite sweet, honestly. It makes me feel very loved.
[smash cut to:]
Alice: If we let him sleep on the side he steals all of the covers.
Smiler: ALL of them.
Alice: Even if he’s little spoon, somehow.
Smiler: The man has never known warmth and he’s determined to make it all our problems.
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Victor & Alice: [dozing in bed around 8 AMish]
Smiler: [bouncing in and throwing open the curtains to let in the sunlight] Good moooooorning~! Wakey wakey!
Alice: [groaning and hiding under the covers] No. No wake.
Victor: [squinting and covering his eyes] Smiler, come on, it’s way too early for this.
Smiler: [leaning over him and giving him a tickle through the covers] You’re missing prime breakfast time! Come on, up and at ‘em, we’ll make pancakes.
Alice: [still under the covers] Not enough cake for me to be tempted.
Smiler: They don’t have to be healthy pancakes. [tickles Victor again] Come on, I know you actually slept last night, so no excuses.
Victor: [swatting Smiler’s hand, or at least trying to] Oh God, why do I let you fuck me?
Smiler: [pauses as they reach to uncover Alice, staring at Victor]
Alice: [pokes her head out] Did -- did you just actually say the --
Victor: [realizing he just gave them ammunition to tease him about what it takes for him to say “fuck,” scrambling out of bed] Pancakes, right, let me just use the toilet --
--
Smiler: [wakes up in the middle of the night, smiles as they see Victor with his arms wrapped around them]
Smiler: [realizes they actually have to use the bathroom and goes to get up]
Victor: Mmmmm. . . [tightens his grip without waking up]
Smiler: [frustrated noise, attempts to wriggle free]
Victor: [whines and snuggles in closer]
Smiler: [freezes, not actually wanting to wake Victor]
Victor: [mumbles, then settles in again with his head on Smiler’s lap]
Alice: [stirs on the other side of the bed, peeks up over Victor to see what’s going on]
Smiler: [well and truly trapped] help
--
Victor, Alice, & Smiler: [all cuddled up in bed together, just on the verge of falling asleep]
[prrrrrfft]
Alice: . . .anyone want to own up to that?
Victor & Smiler: No.
--
(And now for one that, while not really “incorrect,” does have a distinct inspiration -- the very first “Foxes In Love” comic)
Alice: [stirs awake and sits up]
Alice: [turns to look at Victor, still sleeping, snuggled between her and Smiler]
Alice: [extremely fond look, runs her fingers through Victor’s hair, getting a happy noise]
Smiler: [wakes up and props themselves up on an elbow]
Smiler: [gazes at the sleeping Victor as well]
Smiler: [glances up and shares a warm smile with Alice]
Smiler: . . . [leans down and licks Victor’s ear]
Victor: [jolts awake both from the lick and Alice cracking up laughing]
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"baby ..." mj hummed, shaking her head in affectionate disbelief as she took the tiny golden heart shaped locket from peter's hands and slipped it onto a new (much thicker than the last) chain. "i can't believe you spent ALL NIGHT searching for this in the rubble."
actually, she's lying - she totally CAN believe it. it's THEIR locket after all, the one she kisses before he leaves for good luck. the thing that keeps them CONNECTED to one another when he's out on patrol, the matching TWIN to the one that hangs around her neck.
all he could do was laugh at first, rocking on his heels back and forth a few times before he leaned in and stole a kiss from her lips. it was a cheesy, but so was he. and the fact that she loved it was one reason on an ever growing list of reasons that she was perfect for him. mumbling against her, " how else am I suppose to go out there if I don't have it? it keeps me safe." in so many more ways than one too. hell, he never even thought about taking it off during their break. he'd been wearing it for so long now that it was just as normal to put it on as clothing was.
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