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greenteabelle · 4 months

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a misaeng valentine's day au , if you will .

"Section Chief Cheon, Deputy Kim."

The two yell out affirmatives, then wince at their volume and huddle closer into the circle they've formed in front of Deputy Manager Oh's desk. The man in question shoots them a glare but otherwise doesn't comment on it. Thankfully, the office is empty.

"Are the preparations for tomorrow done?"

"Yes sir," Cheon nods, his mouth set in a grim line. "I've already notified the receptionist to make sure that Geurae's deliveries are to be thrown away immediately. I also made sure to ask them to not allow any delivery workers up to our floor."

"Good work, Cheon. Kim, what about you?"

"I've switched all of Geurae's things with mine, so he'll be able to work at my desk with no issues. I've also prepared 2 spray bottles full of water if any of those... things try to come in."

"Excellent. I've also pulled some strings so that I can attend some of the meetings Jang Geurae has tomorrow." Oh Sangshik lets out a severe sigh and claps both of his subordinates on the shoulder. "Tomorrow is going to be a warzone, but we've done the best we could to prepare for it. Get some rest tonight, so we can fight tomorrow, alright?"

The following chorus of "Yes, sir!" rings out loud and clear throughout the empty office.

The next day, Geurae rounds the corner to find a shocking sight. Quickly jogging to the Sales Team 3 office, he bows in greeting with a flustered expression.

"Good morning everyone! I didn't expect all of you to be here so early."

"You're as energetic as ever, Jang Geurae." Cheon replies. "We have a busy day today, so make sure you're prepared."

"Yes, sir! I'll work hard today as well!"

"Jang Geurae, you're gonna pierce my eardrums." Kim deadpans as Geurae shrugs off his jacket and carefully places his bag on his desk. "Did something good happen- What is that?"

"Hmm?" Geurae asks distractedly, until he realises that Kim is staring straight at the pouch he's holding. "Oh, this was a Valentine's Day gift!"

The temperature drops imperceptibly, as the three members of Sales Team 3 slowly raise their heads to stare at Geurae with unreadable expressions.

He's none the wiser.

"Han Seokyool gave it to me in the lift." Geurae continues, not noticing the way Kim mutters something under his breath and Cheon rolls his eyes. "I didn't even realise it was Valentine's Day today because I was too busy preparing for today's meetings, but he made the pouch himself. It was really nice of him!"

The office falls into a deafening silence for a few moments before Oh gets up and throws his pen to the ground. "Han Seokyool that sneaky little bastard-" He yells, veins popping in his neck before he cuts himself off, visibly trying to calm himself down. "Forget that. So. He didn't do anything else right?"

Geurae looks down at the pouch he's cradling oh so carefully. At the memory of him giving the man a kiss as a token of gratitude, no matter how innocent it was, he can't help the blush that tinges the tips of his ears.

"I'm going to kill that bastard."

"Huh?" Geurae asks with widened eyes, blinking rapidly as he tries to figure out why Oh is holding the letter opener he uses for mail with a white-knuckled grip. "He didn't do anything to me, I'm just a bit embarrassed…"

That stops Oh in his tracks, already poised to march out of the office to the 16th floor.

"Tell us."

Geurae squirms, pinned under the deadly stares of his superiors, though he eventually sighs and gives in.

"I gave him a light peck on the cheek." he mumbles, his ears turning so red they might as well be bleeding.

This time, Oh's calendar takes the fall.

"I'm going to visit the 16th floor." Oh says calmly.

"Oh! I can help you if you need me to-"

"YOU." Oh bellows, jamming his index finger in Geurae's direction with wild eyes, his gaze murderous. He storms past them, letter opener in hand. "Stay here. Work. Don't even dream of leaving this office unless it's for your meetings today."

"But what about lunch?"

"WE'RE GETTING TAKEAWAY!"

Then he's gone.

Still confused from the entire ordeal, Geurae turns to the remaining members of Sales Team 3 for answers.

He doesn't get any answers.

"Cheon," Kim starts, staring intently at one of the spray bottles on his desk, "do you think I can get away with it if I replace this with toilet water?"

The man hums thoughtfully before shaking his head. "What about gochujang?"

"You're a genius, Cheon. Should I go down and borrow some from the cafeteria auntie?"

"While you're at it, add some vinegar. I'll go check on Oh if he needs any help. Lord knows we don't need another meeting with HR again."

"Then what about-"

"Just sit here and work!"

If he wasn't getting yelled at, Geurae would marvel at how well they sync with each other. Instead, he hurriedly takes his seat at his desk, that for some reason has been switched to Kim's original spot, and pulls out some files to skim through.

He has a lot of work to do today, after all.

watching misaeng , the only thing i could think about was " damn , valentine's day must be rough when you have someone like jang geurae in the team " then it was like i was slapped with a lightbulb

like , imagine jang geurae's schedule on valentine's day so jam packed with meetings because every single client is trying to woo him , yet he's totally unaware of the chaos . even the office isn't safe , and he only has 3 middle-aged men who are close to comitting murder to those who try to chat him up .

i do have the scene between jang geurae and han seokyool written out , but it didn't quite seem to fit so i just wrote this one !

but i honestly love misaeng so much it's honestly in my top 5 kdramas !!!

#i'm honestly wondering how this post will do #if it gets more than 5 engagements i'll be impressed #like for a kdrama made literally 10 years ago #i'm basically treating this post as my google docs LMAO #anyways jang geurae my beloved <3333 #misaeng #misaeng incomplete life #kdrama #kdrama au #jang geurae #yim siwan #oh sangsik #lee sungmin #kim dongsik #kim daemyung #cheon gwan wung #park haejoon #han seokyool #byun yohan

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local-ethernet · 1 year

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#misaeng #yim siwan #file under jang geurae faces that could also be jongwoo faces

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yeommijeong · 2 years

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But still, baduk is my life!

Im Si Wan as Jang Geu Rae Episode 10, Misaeng (2014)

#misaeng #edit: misaeng #im si wan #jang geu rae #all these damn baduk metaphors #this is one of my favorite geurae monologues though #everyone has their own game of baduk #we all have our priorities and goals #what's pointless to one person may be life or death to another #and we have to keep going and keep striving #to live a complete life #and survive anything that comes our way #this show!!!!!!!!#by:myspringmp3 #editcheenee

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seawherethesunsets · 8 months

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What are your other 2 close options for "pick a depression drama" pool? (And obviously, why?) (And hiii~)

ehh hiiiii friend <3333

My other two options are Misaeng and Call It Love.

Misaeng - this show came through when I got through nearly a yr into proper full time work life. it was way too relatable, about fitting in a dept that's outside of your expertise. I took on an office job dealing with manufacturing too which has very similar experiences/challenges with the plot of the show. I cried a lot watching it and I cried more rewatching it second and third time. It resonates with me but also kept me feeling validated that I've done my best, grown and kept my passion just like jang geurae and his colleagues.

Call It Love: This drama was my temporary "replacement" for My Liberation Notes. It has a different plot, but the slice of life part has the same vibe. My heart really goes out to every single character but I have to give it to kim young kwang acting as han dong jin. tho i dont entirely vibe with him as an actor lol but he captured every single sadness, pain, softness, melancholy of his character with just his body language and minute facial expressions. I was blown away and sympathised/empathised with him with all my heart, i will protect dongjin!

What's your favourite depression drama(s)?

#misaeng #call it love #depression dramas #it's my liberation notes > misaeng > call it love #love my depressed dramas and characters

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colognedecigarette · 1 month

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sianjing sugan aing minimal aya diedit atau direvisi atawa naon lah. dikirim gitu aja geura jadi jang naon aing kirim ka mane. 😭

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intanurf · 10 months

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Jalan Pulang

Sebuah cerpen oleh Intan (2019)

Seperti namanya, Bis Beriman Cepat Patas melintasi jalan Nagreg dengan kilat. Perjalanan malam dari Jakarta-Tasikmalaya selama 6 jam menjadi tak terasa. Ari terbangun oleh tepukan pelan kondektur yang menandakan bis sudah sampai terminal akhir. Ari pun segera menyandang tas ranselnya dan turun dari bis dengan setengah nyawa. Waktu masih menunjukkan pukul 4 subuh tapi kehidupan terminal sudah riuh bak pasar induk di ibukota. Supir angkutan umum berebut menarik perhatian Ari, berharap dirinya bisa mengantar Ari ke tujuan akhir. Namun pilihan Ari jatuh pada mobil khas angkutan umum bercat putih-hijau di depan warung. Ari segera berlari kecil ke sana memecah kerumuan supir.

Begitu Ari menaiki mobil, tentu mobil itu tidak langsung maju. “Ngantosan pinuh heula nya, A[1],” ucap sang supir sebelum Ari sempat protes. Ari duduk di sudut paling belakang, bersandar sambil menatap jendela. Lalu ia teringat sesuatu yang ia simpan di saku tas ranselnya. Diambilnya secarik kertas dari saku itu, lalu Ari membuka lipatannya. Sejak dua bulan lalu, sudah beberapa kali ia membaca kertas itu.

“Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb. Lur, kumaha damang? Meni asa geus lila nya urang teu panggih.[3] Orang Jakarta sih ye sekarang. Kapan nih balik kampung lagi? Si Neneng aja udah nanya-nanyain kamu terus. Ciee..,” begitu kata-kata pembuka surat dalam kertas tersebut. Deden, sahabat yang mengirim surat itu, selalu punya cara untuk menggoda Ari. Ari hanya bisa menyeringai. Ia jadi teringat wajah sahabatnya ketika meledek dan.. wajah Neneng. Lho? Ari segera membaca kalimat selanjutnya.

“Udah empat tahun ini kamu balik pasti cuma pas lebaran aja, itu juga gak lama kan? Dua, tiga hari paling lama. Kamu pasti gak tau kampung kita udah banyak berubah. Kebetulan urang[3] lagi pengen nostalgia. Tong nyeungseurikeun siah![4] Yeuh, biar kamu juga tau,” Ari malah tak bisa menahan tawa membayangkan muka Deden yang serius tapi malah terlihat lucu. Tapi tawa Ari tak berlangsung lama karena penumpang yang sudah menyesaki mobil angkutan umum menatap Ari aneh. Waktunya berangkat lagi.

Tasikmalaya tentu sudah bukan kota yang sama seperti empat tahun lalu. Banyak perubahan yang terjadi terutama di wilayah pusat kota. Angkutan umum ini melewati salah satu jalan utama kota yang menjadi pusat bisnis. Sepanjang jalan berjajar toko-toko dengan papan-papan reklamenya yang tumpang tindih satu sama lain. Berebut mencari perhatian pengunjung. Satu bangunan menjulang sendiri diantara pertokoan tersebut. Mungkin ini mall yang dimaksud Deden, pikir Ari. Deden menceritakan bagaimana orang berbondong-bondong ke sana saat mall tersebut baru dibuka. “Toko-toko di pinggir jalan itu sudah bukan lagi jadi pilihan utama kita-kita, Ri,” kata Deden belagu. Ari mendengus. Untung dia tak pernah pergi ke mall itu bersama Deden karena bisa dibayangkan seberapa noraknya dia.

Ari turun di persimpangan ujung jalan pertokoan itu. Tak jauh dari sana, masjid besar kota kokoh berdiri. Tak lama berkumandang adzan subuh menggaung ke seantreo kota. Ari bergegas memasuki halaman masjid dan mengambil air wudlu. Tidak ada yang berubah dari masjid ini hanya saja jamaahnya semakin sedikit. Ingatannya akan bulan Ramadhan dan lebaran mencuat sekonyong-konyong ketika dua bocah kecil berlarian saling mengejar memasuki masjid. Ari pun bergegas memasuki masjid begitu iqomat dilantunkan.

“Jang, Ujang, geura hudang! Geus beurang![5],” tegur bapak penjaga masjid sambil menggoyahkan tubuh Ari yang meringkuk menghadap tembok. Ari terperanjat dan seketika itu pula terduduk dengan wajah linglung. Ari menatap bapak penjaga masjid yang juga menatapnya malas sambil memegangi sarungnya yang longgar. “Sudah pagi, Jang. Bapak mau beres-beres nih,” katanya kemudian. Ari segera berdiri dan mengangguk-angguk sambil meminta maaf. Dia malah tertidur selesai shalat subuh tadi.

Keluar dari halaman masjid, Ari menyusuri jalanan. Kali ini hanya perlu berjalan kaki untuk sampai rumah. Hal yang paling menarik perhatian Ari di sepanjang jalan adalah menjamurnya ritel-ritel yang saling berdampingan padahal menjual produk-produk yang sama. “Gara-gara udah banyak Albamart kayak gitu, warung-warung kayak warungnya Bu Yeyen tempat kita biasa nongkrong jadi sepi,” cerita Deden prihatin. Kadang kita terlalu bangga akan cepatnya kita mengikuti kemajuan zaman tapi di sisi lain kita tidak ikut membantu orang-orang yang tidak mampu mengikuti kemajuan tersebut dengan baik.

Ari kebingungan di persimpangan jalan. Seharusnya dia belok ke arah jalan yang di sisi kanan kirinya terbentang sawah yang cukup luas. Apakah dia salah jalan? Ah, Ari kemudian teringat cerita Deden bahwa sawah yang ada di persimpangan jalan ini sudah berubah menjadi perumahan sejak 9 bulan lalu. Rasa kecewa sedikit menyesakan hatinya. Ia jadi teringat selalu pulang menaiki sepeda melalui jalan ini. Sambil mengayuh sepeda, angin berhembus sepoi-sepoi menerpa dirina dan lonceng pengusir hama di sawah.

Ari memasuki gang menuju rumahnya. Ia tersadar, ingatan masa kecilnya selalu merasa gang ini cukup besar untuk tempat bermainnya bersama Deden dan teman sebaya lainnya. Kini ia merasa gang itu mengecil, yah tentu tidak, dia saja yang membesar. Meski hari Minggu gang ini sepi padahal biasanya sewaktu kecil, Ari dan kawan-kawan pasti sudah tidak sabar untuk berlarian bermain petak umpet atau gobak sodor di sini. Ari kemudian mendapati anak-anak kecil sedang duduk berjajar di teras salah satu rumah. Mereka sedang asyik memandangi gadgetnya masing-masing. “’Anak zaman now ya mainnya online dong, Om’ gitu masa kata keponakan urang, Si Adi. Apa asyiknya coba?” Deden juga menceritakan soal keponakannya yang tak bisa lepas dari gadget ketika membahas soal perubahan anak-anak zaman sekarang.

Ari celingukan melihat tidak ada aktivitas lain di sepanjang gang. Orang-orang memilih beristirahat di rumah masing-masing. Atau memang malas untuk berinteraksi dengan tetangga. Ngapain toh? Mereka punya urusan masing-masing. “Tapi dulu kita ada aja yang bisa dikerjain bareng tetangga, Ri. Mulai dari ibu-ibu kita yang suka saling kirim makanan, bapak-bapak kita yang suka mancing bareng di sungai belakang kebun Pak Toni, dan kita-kita yang suka main petak umpet di gang,” seperti dapat membaca pikiran Ari yang sudah terbiasa hidup individualis di ibukota, Deden menuliskan kenangan pertetanggaan di kampung mereka melalui suratnya.

“Memang tetangga-tetangga kita sudah tidak lagi sama seperti dulu. Banyak yang pindah dan menjual rumahnya. Penghuni baru pun hampir semuanya udah kayak kamu. Individualis. Yang dipikirinnya kerjaan aja. Urang gak ngerti, ada aja yang nyampe sinis dan bener-bener gak mau berbaur. Ikutan ngeronda aja gak mau,” lanjut Deden terdengar kesal.

Dari kejauhan Ari melihat seorang bapak yang sedang kesulitan menaikan motornya ke dalam rumah hingga tumpukan kertas di boncengan motor itu berjatuhan. Ari segera berlari menghampiri lalu memunguti kertas-kertas tersebut. “Mau saya bantu, Pak?” tanya Ari sambil memberikan kertas yang dia pungut.

“Heh, gak usah! Gak usah! Saya bisa sendiri kok,” seru bapak itu sambil merebut kasar lembaran kertas di tangan Ari. Ari tertohok mendengar tolakan bapak itu. Pasti ini nih bapak-bapak yang gak mau ngeronda kata Deden, batin Ari. Tapi ia kemudian segera menggelengkan kepalanya dan pergi.

Rumah besar bercat putih tampak berdiri di belokan gang. Rumah itu rimbun oleh berbagai pepohonan. Pemiliknya memang sangat menyukai tanaman. Beberapa pot kecil juga berjajar rapi di teras, tempat tanaman hias seperti bunga pukul empat, soka, dan tapak dara tumbuh. Kursi rotan yang sudah reyot di teras tersebut diduduki oleh wanita berusia 60an. Matanya memandang kosong pot-pot kecil di depannya.

“Sekali-kali kamu teh cuti atuh kalau lagi libur kejepit. Pulang lah sebulan sekali. Temenin ibu kamu. Apalagi sejak Teh Ria nikah, urang sering liat ibu kamu ngelamun di teras,” kali ini Deden meluncurkan nasihatnya lewat surat. Ari pun tanpa sadar malah terdiam menatap ibunya yang sedang melamun. Garis-garis wajahnya semakin terlihat jelas melipat. Tubuhnya semakin kurus. Tangannya yang sedang memegang Al-Quran tanpa sadar bergetar lalu wajahnya terangkat mendapati Ari yang termenung. Ibu seketika itu pula langsung berdiri memanggil Ari.

Tersadar dari lamunannya, Ari berlari pelan memasuki halaman rumah. Ibu memeluk Ari erat. Anak bungsu yang diingatannya selalu manja dan cengeng ini sudah jadi laki-laki yang bertanggung jawab. Setiap tahun Ibu bertemu Ari, setiap itu pula Ibu selalu seolah baru menyadari itu. “Anaking teh ayeuna tos jangkung, ageung, sareng tiasa dipercanten nya[6],” begitu selalu bisik Ibu. Ari mencium tangan ibu lalu tersenyum lebar.

Ari meletakan barang-barangnya di kamar. Ketika itu Ibu melongok di pintu, “Ibu udah siapin soto kesukaan kamu,” kata Ibu. Perut Ari pun langsung merespon, tapi ada yang harus Ari lakukan dulu sebelum itu semua.

“Nanti ya, Bu. Ari mau ke tempat Deden dulu,” jawab Ari sambil kemudian meleos pergi. Ibu mengangguk saja. Pasti Ari sudah kangen dengan Deden.

Ari terus menyusuri gang lebih dalam. Penghujung gang adalah bukit yang banyak dijadikan orang-orang sebagai rumah terakhirnya. Mata Ari langsung tertuju pada kuburan yang masih basah dekat pohon beringin besar yang berada di puncak bukit. Nisan yang tertancap pada kuburan itu bertuliskan nama Deden Nurrahman bin Ali Junaedi.

“Hampura, Lur[7]. Maaf, urang baru bisa ke sini sekarang,” ucap Ari lirih. Tak ada kata-kata lagi. Suara Ari tercekat di tenggorokan. Ari hanya bisa menatap langit berusaha menahan agar air matanya tidak keluar.

“Yang urang syukurin, Ri, warungnya Bu Yeyen udah lumayan rame lagi sejak urang sama pedagang jajanan lain merapat ke warung Bu Yeyen. Anak zaman now, Si Adi, sesekali urang ajak main gobak sodor meski tetep susah lepas dari gadget. Dan yang paling gak disangka-sangka, bapak yang gak mau ngeronda itu akhirnya mau ngeronda setelah bapak urang ajak mancing sebelumnya meski wajahnya masih aja sinis,” Ari membayangkan senyum bangga Deden menceritakan sedikit usahanya untuk meluruskan kegelisahan-kegelisahannya yang ada di pikirannya.

“Segera balik kampung, Ri. Ada banyak yang bisa kita buat di sini. Biar kampung kita lebih baik lagi. Jangan terus keenakkan benerin kampung orang lain hehehe. Urang di sini siap jadi partner terbaik, asal jangan jadi partner hidup aja! Embung teuing[8]. Cepet balik ya, Lur” paragraf terakhir yang Deden tulis terngiang di telinga Ari. Apalagi sekarang, seakan Deden sedang berbicara langsung kepadanya. Kita boleh pergi mencari bekal. Menyebrangi pulau bahkan melintasi benua. Tapi kita harus ingat, jalan pulang adalah tujuan akhir kita. Jangan pernah lupa untuk melakukan yang terbaik untuk orang-orang yang sedang menunggu kita di sana. Hari ini Ari tersadar lagi. Jalan pulang juga bisa berliku dan pulang bukan hanya ke kampung halaman atau ke rumah, tapi juga ke rahmat Tuhan. Sejak itu pula Ari berjanji akan terus mencari bekal dan membawanya pulang untuk memberikan yang terbaik pada setiap tujuan akhir kepulangannya.

[1] Nunggu penuh dulu ya, Kak

[2] Saudaraku, gimana kabarnya? Kayaknya udah lama banget kita gak ketemu

[3] Kata ganti Aku dalam Bahasa Sunda

[4] Awas ya, jangan ngetawain!

[5] Jang, Ujang, cepat bangun! Udah kesiangan!

[6] Anakku sekarang sudah tinggi, besar, dan dapat diandalakan ya

[7] Maaf, Saudaraku

[8] Gak mau banget!

#cerpen

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crayonflop · 4 years

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oh nooooo her name sounds like i’m sorry why do her parents hate her

#this is like jang geurae all over again ksdjs #do you like brahms

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waltz-in-code · 2 years

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Just rewatched ep 2 of misaeng..... I cried

- when geurae felt so helpless and upset because hes been alone all his life but now he's supposed to work as a team while hes literally an outcast in the office 😭 and the way he asks manager Oh to teach him how to, instead of treating him as an useless person 😭😭😭😭😭

- when manager Oh defends geurae and calls him "OUR boy/kid" 😭😭 and the way it was so emotional and touching for geurae. He feels like he belongs somewhere for the first time in his life

#i just wanna protect jang geurae #watching misaeng

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lilydalexf · 4 years

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Old School X is a project interviewing X-Files fanfic authors who were posting fic during the original run of the show. New interviews are posted every Tuesday.

Interview with Jintian

Jintian has 21 X-Files stories at AO3 all posted during the original run of the show and all fics you should read if you like beautiful words and lovely character insights (and you do!). I've recced some of my favorites here before, including Argus, Diving, God's Breath, and Seven Days. Big thanks to Jintian for doing this interview.

Does it surprise you that people are still interested in reading your X-Files fanfics and others that were posted during the original run of the show (1993-2002)?

Many authors from the original run still loom large in my mind, so I'm glad to hear it. The show had great production values and cinematography and iconic characters, and I think that level of quality was reflected in fanworks. Good writing is good writing no matter how old. For myself, I'm happy if anything I made still resonates with people. What do you think of when you think about your X-Files fandom experience? What did you take away from it?

Just doing the math, I first discovered XF over half my lifetime ago. I was a sheltered introverted young'un. Online fandom introduced me to a diversity of people and perspectives I couldn't have found in my "real" life at the time. I'm especially grateful for the wisdom of women who, over the years, advised or supported me or simply led by example – not only with writing, but with everything from relationships to job interviews to finances. And I love that in so many places I've lived or traveled, I've been able to meet someone local who already feels like a friend.

Social media didn't really exist during the show's original run. How were you most involved with the X-Files online (atxc, message board, email mailing list, etc.)? The Scullyfic mailing list, ATXC, and archives were my main venues. Scullyfic was such a well-run group, with structured discussion topics, post-episode commentary, and writing challenges.

Also, an image comes to mind: for some reason my dad put our computer in the garage, where we had a fan but no air conditioning, and we lived in the US southeast which feels like the armpit of hell in the summertime. I'd sit in that sweltering muggy heat for hours getting my fandom fix. And the only way to connect to the internet was via landline, which I couldn't tie up during the day, so that meant a lot of late nights as well. My fandom equivalent of trudging miles uphill in the snow?

What did you take away from your experience with X-Files fic or with the fandom in general? With regard to fanfic, I learned how to receive and give constructive criticism, before and after posting. Even if it was "just" fanfic, most everyone wanted to improve their writing. I think that was a good mindset for me to cultivate, personally and professionally.

With regard to fandom, I learned how to be an active and analytical consumer, and that there can be many (many!) interpretations of a text. What was it that got you hooked on the X-Files as a show? The fanfic, actually. Somehow in my internet wanderings, I stumbled across Gossamer. Dawson Rambo's casefiles were also early finds. Curiosity about the characters drove me to check out the show.

What got you involved with X-Files fanfic?

As far as writing my own, I had an image in my head which I jotted down, and over several months I kept adding to it – mostly navel-gazing, not much plot. The resulting story was a hodgepodge of different POVs and different tenses. *facepalm* But I received some lovely feedback, and I felt very welcomed. For me the XF community, with everyone's creativity and dedication, was just as inspiring and motivating for fanfic as the show.

What is your relationship like now to X-Files fandom?

I think of it like school. I learned a lot, I graduated, and now it's primarily occupied by a new generation. Were you involved with any fandoms after the X-Files? If so, what was it like compared to X-Files?

If XF was like university, then afterward was like graduate school. Sophiahelix and I started a multi-fandom mailing list called Glass Onion and met lots of folks. Livejournal/Dreamwidth became big public platforms which enabled tons of cross-fandom links, recs, and discussions – and sometimes clashes. Although it wasn't as intensely formative for me as XF, I realized that fandom in general has had an undeniable impact on my life. [Lilydale note: That’s a link to a wonderful little essay Jintian wrote about fandom.]

Who are some of your favorite fictional characters? Why? I love the sneak attackers, the ones who seem unassuming or perhaps disadvantaged, but they're actually out here killing the game. Dana Scully was a small-statured person who had to move the driver's seat to reach the pedals – like me – but she was an FBI agent, medical doctor, and forensic pathologist – unlike me, but goals. Other similar faves are Toph Beifong (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Mat Cauthon (Wheel of Time), and Jang Geurae (Misaeng). Do you ever still watch The X-Files or think about Mulder and Scully? Several years ago I had the notion to introduce my husband to the show, and it was totally enjoyable and could stand up with shows airing today. (Husband queried: "What is the deal with Mulder? He should have been fired 19 times already." We were in Season 2.)

Do you ever still read X-Files fic? Fic in another fandom?

No XF lately, but I'll check AO3 whenever I encounter a shiny new ship. Reading fic is my only fannish activity these days, so I stay happy and conflict-free.

Do you have any favorite X-Files fanfic stories or authors? It's been ages, but today I'm thinking of torch, Jane St Clair, Jordan, RivkaT, MustangSally, Khyber, nevdull, Justin Glasser, Vehemently, Nascent... On any other day it could be a whole different list. The fandom was so rich and deep in writers. What is your favorite of your own fics, X-Files and/or otherwise?

My XF stuff was kind of all over the place. I experimented a lot, with mixed results. I guess I'm glad about some of the subject matter I tackled, like Scully's trauma and post-abduction state of mind (and body) in Loss of Yesterday, and the thematically similar Longer Gone, which explored Samantha.

What's the story behind your pen name? Jintian means "today" in Mandarin Chinese. I was feeling existential. 🤷‍♀️

Do your friends and family know about your fic and, if so, what have been their reactions? I've only ever told an ex and my husband. They were allowed to read one story – which I chose. They thought it was cool, I guess. I can't remember clearly because I had my fingers stuck in my ears going "lalalala!"

However, I can always count on my husband to say something savagely funny about fandom mess, so I just try to curate his exposure. For instance, he could recap the Msscribe saga but couldn't tell you any of my usernames. He's also met a number of my fannish friends so he knows how we get, hah.

Is there a place online (tumblr, twitter, AO3, etc.) where people can find you and/or your stories now?

AO3 Is there anything else you'd like to share with fans of X-Files fic?

As I'm writing this, the world is grappling with COVID-19. I'm wishing everyone safety and health, both physical and mental. If fandom provides a positive escape, embrace and enjoy it!

(Posted by Lilydale on October 6, 2020)

#new post #old school x #xfiles fanfic #xf fanfic #xf fanfic author interviews #jintian

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kakenaku · 4 years

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Dramas for days when you’re sick of cheesy romance

(Suggested list by @dramasthetic)

Disclaimer: If any of these had romance in it then sorry I probably forgot it and it didn’t stand out much (some had a bit but nothing important to the plot).

Avengers Social Club (Ra Miran, Lee Yowon, Myung Sebin)

I love this show so much it’s so brilliant and the main cast had such a unique friendship. I could watch another season of this, although it would have to have the same main cast because they brought the script to life and I couldn’t imagine it any other way. There was this carpenter guy but he was kinda irrelevant so I’ll just say this had zero romance. Anyways, this is a solid drama and if you breathe air then you should watch this.

Juhan Shuttai! (Kuroki Haru, Odagiri Joe, Sakaguchi Kentaro)

Although I only watched this recently it shot straight into my top 10 jdramas. At first I thought they were going to put Kurosawa -the cutest lead ever- and Iokibe together and have Koizumi as the second lead (which would have been terrible let's be clear) but I was pleasantly surprised that they ditched the romance altogether which made it a hilarious yet heartwarming story to watch. It has a similar feel to Jimi ni Sugoi except without the romance and 90% more comedy. This is such a rare find since it’s not dark (for the most part) nor is it a thriller so those who don’t like thrillers this one is for you.

Solomon's Perjury (Kim Hyunsoo, Jang Dongyoon, Seo Jihoon)

It’s safe to say that this is one of my favourite school dramas. Thinking about it now there probably was some romance in it since kdrama writers love shoving romance into just about everything, but that’s the least important part of the story honestly. Whilst there are a lot of dramas about bullying in schools, the trial part was particularly interesting. I don’t want to spoil anything but it gets pretty dark and there’s a lot of talk about the school system and suicide (it gets pretty heartbreaking so think it through before you watch it).

Missing Noir M (Kim Kangwoo, Jo Boah, Park Heesoon)

If you follow this blog then you’re probably sick of me mentioning this drama but please it’s so damn good just watch it ok. The plot is quite unique in comparison to most crime thrillers since it focuses on missing people, but it’s also about violent crimes. If the synopsis or KKW’s beautiful face isn’t enough, Kang Haneul makes a short yet impactful appearance and Jo Boah is a cool hacker and isn’t paired off with some creepy guy *slowly turns to the camera with a grin*.

Children of Nobody (Kim Sunah, Lee Yikyung, Cha Hakyeon)

I can summarise this one quickly: THIS IS SO DARK AND TRAGIC THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SPACE FOR ANY LOVEY DOVEY BUSINESS.

Misaeng (Im Siwan, Lee Sungmin, Kang Sora)

This was my first Siwan drama and I was surprised by how amazing he was in this role. There’s this really mellow feel to this one, but at times I felt like it ripped my heart out seeing Geurae and Youngyi being belittled. A downside would be that there was only like 3 female characters, I wasn’t going to mention it but this cast is INCREDIBLE (Haneul, Byun Yohan, Kim Daemyung, Tae Inho, Oh Minsuk AND Kim Heewon? Absolutely legendary). There is no other office drama that could beat this one. (I know I was talking about Siwan but Sukyool is my boy)

Black Dog (Seo Hyunjin, Ra Miran, Hajoon)

Currently watching this gem and the finale is next week so if they decide to shoehorn in a romance then I will choke someone, but I highly doubt it since it would be really random and there is A LOT to clear up in 2 episodes. This isn’t too dark nor is it cheesy which is why it fills my heart with such joy. Ji Haewon please come back it’s lonely out here without you.

#kdrama #jdrama #kdrama list #recommendations #thanks again for the suggestion~!#i was gonna include psychopath diary but guys...come on #sad that most non romance dramas are thrillers or school dramas #i dont hate romance i just like seeing things other than cheesy couples and dub love triangles

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i love that it looks like Seok-Yul is losing his mind and Jang Geu-Rae, Baek-gi and Ahn Young-yi are just watching normally but in all reality, those three are going insane on the inside in much more intense and real™ ways

#misaeng #incomplete life #lovecore #kdramadaily #kdrama tropes #workplace drama #kim won seok #im siwan #lee sung min #kang sora #ahn youngyi #geurae #jang geurae #baekgi #employment #workplace culture #kdrama

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perqedel · 3 years

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misaeng (2014) / ★★★✩✩

i didn’t realize this drama was out in 2014 if it weren’t for the phones.

so, yes, one of my favorite categories: slice of life. it was all... good. except one thing: i get sleepy a lot watching this. god maybe i am Just tired??? this happened too during the other drama i was watching. well, to add some other reason, there are too many business terms that i don’t understand. so, my business/trading major friends, this could suit your palate.

the storyline, just like how most slice of life dramas, are... warm. and complicated in a simplified way. (like, you know, it is complicated, but it’s nothing compared to yours and my problems)

i decided to watch because of kim dae myung actually, but got kind of hooked on kang sora and im si wan. the man pulled his character so well in this drama. jang geurae is this, annoyingly (i could think of a korean adj but i don’t know what the equivalent in eng: 답답하게 ) quiet kid that you just want to shake so he could wake up and get some senses knocked.

and kang haneul, God, have i ever told you how he has this looks of a crush you know you always have but it’s so subtle that you will never, not even in another lifetime, confess to him? he still has that look in this drama. in addition to being a closed asshole, his character was fine.

byun yo han, oof, he was one of my favorites in mr. sunshine (i literally like everyone in mr. sunshine, who are we kidding?). i get the sense why he was casted in mr. sunshine, it was probably because of his role here. he’s witty, bright, smart, knows how to speak, knows how to position himself. his character could be ridiculously annoying at times but it’s still funny that i just can’t hate him.

kang sora, though. i Love that this drama blatantly shows how women are treated in a workplace dominated by men. God. there’s this scene where the superior says, and i quote (not word-to-word), “this is why women shouldn’t be given this job”. do you know how often that word got out of ugly men mouths???? way too often. why do men say women are incapable because we are women???? i mean i’ve never really thought men are stupid because they are men??????? you’re not stupid because you’re a man, you’re stupid because maybe you knocked your head while you were getting born (i just angry-typed this paragraph).

all in all, though i don’t enjoy this as much as i had expected, i still think this is a better slice of life business topic drama than start up.

#misaeng #i think i'm developing major heart eyes for byun yo han

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