All the things they say
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grimorieGah. I just heard about TSCC's cancellation and I feel for everyone.
Also, I see the NBC schedule and nothing in the new line up intersts me. Plus, five hours of Leno can't be fun.
Of the good,comice started a Life WIP, Seven, post-One.
I'm excited becausecomice is an X-File MSR writer and I love comice dipping a toe in the fandom.
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I seem to be suffering from a strange condition of shipping fatigue; not in every fandom but I notice this occurs whenever I see anything about Barney/Robin or Chuck/Blair. Not that I'm against 'em, heck, I'm even shipping Barney/Robin in the show. It's just that I guess I'm tired of seeing HIMYM discussion revolve around Barney/Robin.
For me Barney/Robin is just one aspect of the show, I also love Marshall and Lily and, believe it or not, Ted. And, yes, I do care about Ted finding the Mother. I get a twitter of excitement whenever I even see a hint of the Mother.
I love the group dynamic. Also, this seems to be the only show that can successfully bring couples together and keep them interesting. This show laughs in the face of the 'Moonlighting' effect. I also, love the way this show plays with time. It pays off the long time viewer because you don't know when they'll callback to something that was done a few seasons ago.
And I mention this because they finally go back to The Goat. I just love these guys, they first mentioned the Goat in season 1, I think. Brought it up back in season 3 then finally had it happen in the season finale. I also love the callback to Marshall's things he regretted saying by showing the 'I can jump that far'.
I love Marshall going: 'Eh.' at Robin then adding, 'You're freakishly tall and don't believe in ghosts.' Then promptly hugs Lily.
I love Robin and Barney 'Mosbey'-ing each other and this two will have a ways to go before they've settled anything but they've kicked down the door and I'm happy about that. My brother found this finale lackluster but I have to say, I really like it.
I wen't 'awwwwwww' when they all started leaping to the next apartment and Ted deciding despite or because of all the bad things that happened to him, this was the best year of his life. And I'm glad Stella gave him a speech about 'The One' arriving as fast as she could... What can I say? I'm a sap.
NCIS - Finale
For once I'd really want a female character not have any sort of history or deep feelings for Gibbs. I don't think Macy endeared herself to me by looking like she's on the verge of crying whenever Gibbs looked like he would disagree.
I also didn't much care for the OSP thing and their fancy toys. I find that I'm much more partial to the old school spying (Jason Bourne, Craig!Bond, Burn Notice) than I am of the tech way of spying. All the shiny gear only makes me go 'meh' in a big way.
I really love the focus on Ziva this finale and I love how the show keeps returning to that moment between Ziva and Gibbs. I love the understated way their bond keeps showing, then they give us Ziva and her two fathers facing off.
I dunno if I buy that Director David ordered the death of Ari. Or, that Ziva did it solely for her father. I'm also ambivalent how fast Ziva was captured then again, I guess Ziva hasn't been in combat for a while... still, that was awfully fast.
To conclude: It's the Mummy!
Bones season finale... it was different and I don't know what to feel about it.
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If you're wondering, I still am on an Avatar kick although I'm a wee leery about taking a dip into that fandom since I heard tell the fandom gives Harry Potter fandom a run for its money. I'm not up for that since I'm not that invested with the shipping, well, okay, I am but its not a big thing for me and I kind of go with the ships the show established.
Also, I'm more interested in meta discussions and gen/Bob and if possible a bit of Azula/Ty Lee (What? It is canon!) thrown in.
And I found a couple of fics to fit the bill:
Drawn byqueenofthecute and spawned a fic community in powercorruptsau.
Summary: Eight years after the Avatar killed Firelord Ozai, a beaten Azula escapes into the new world ruled by the war's heroes. But in the midst of spreading "peace", just who is the villain... and who is fighting for good?
I love the thought of a not quite sane Azula battling the trio of power and this time, she's the force for good. That'd turn anyone's head I'm sure. But I also seem to love good guys turned ambigously bad. It's a thing.
Heart of Fire by MhasterGandalf. The first in a trilogy. Azula-centric. I love this because it doesn't whitewash Azula but it does make her wanting to change believable, if only so she could keep her sanity. MG has also started writing Path of Fire, the sequel to Heart of Fire.
Consequences of Power by Matt Thermos
Summary: Azula has escaped and plans her revenge. Meanwhile, Zuko tries to piece together what drove them apart in the first place and wonders if his sister, like him, can be saved.
Again, this is a fantastic story, in that the writer refuses to 'woobify' Azula. Yes, she has undergone a lot but it doesn't change that before her breakdown and defeat Azula was a terrifying soldier who had no compunctions about the ruthlessness of her actions to reach her goals. At the same time, Azula is undergoing a change. Also, this has one of the best Original Character I've encountered.
To Tread Lightning by SkyWarrior108
Summary: What if Azula hadn’t lost her mind? How different would the outcome of the war have been?
This is the one that really piqued my curiosity. I've always thought that if Azula had not lost her mind (as someone said, of course the only person who could defeat Azula is Azula) she would totally rock at being a Fire Lord (and, er, if she were not fighting for the wrong side). This is one of the believable stories and she does, indeed, make a formidable Fire Lord and enemy much more than Ozai. But I love how Zuko is now playing Iroh to Azula.
Broken Dragon and Fireflight by Nikipinz. (Azula/Ty Lee)
This is a pretty long and satisfying epic and its WIP sequel is shaping up to be the same. Although there were sections that were too... Hurt/Comfort for me. And Zuko iskind of a jerk in this story, understandbly so but I still wanted to hit him over the head.
--
Damn it, Aang. Why is Aang with hair so... hot? He is canonically 12 years old, self! You should not find him hot, even though he is constantly shirtless!
I'm gonna burn in that special hell. I know it.
--
Rec:
Our God is a Distant God bylassiterfics (Philippines/Spain; Philippines/USA)
The Philippines sits in a café whose walls change color and whose floors are carved from dark stone. Her legs are crossed and her coffee is black. Spain will soon come - she knows this is true like she knows she is alive. When he walks through the door in a fashionable suit and that damnable cigarette in hand, she blurts out, “Do you ever miss me?”
The reds and dark purples on his face are fading, but they are still there. He touches her cheek, looks in her eyes, says, “Querida. I am in your veins.”
Anthromorphic fic! *wavy arms* ZOMG. This is just... I never thought I'd find a fic like this. It's the Philippines as a person and it describes the country so, so well. And I'm just... the writing is so evocative that I can't help but flail!
Philippines, stay away from other countries! It'll only end up in tears and madness!
--
For I am a sheep:
Go ahead, lay it on me! I can handle it! (I think) This should be fun!
Also, I see the NBC schedule and nothing in the new line up intersts me. Plus, five hours of Leno can't be fun.
Of the good,
comice started a Life WIP, Seven, post-One. I'm excited because
comice is an X-File MSR writer and I love comice dipping a toe in the fandom.--
I seem to be suffering from a strange condition of shipping fatigue; not in every fandom but I notice this occurs whenever I see anything about Barney/Robin or Chuck/Blair. Not that I'm against 'em, heck, I'm even shipping Barney/Robin in the show. It's just that I guess I'm tired of seeing HIMYM discussion revolve around Barney/Robin.
For me Barney/Robin is just one aspect of the show, I also love Marshall and Lily and, believe it or not, Ted. And, yes, I do care about Ted finding the Mother. I get a twitter of excitement whenever I even see a hint of the Mother.
I love the group dynamic. Also, this seems to be the only show that can successfully bring couples together and keep them interesting. This show laughs in the face of the 'Moonlighting' effect. I also, love the way this show plays with time. It pays off the long time viewer because you don't know when they'll callback to something that was done a few seasons ago.
And I mention this because they finally go back to The Goat. I just love these guys, they first mentioned the Goat in season 1, I think. Brought it up back in season 3 then finally had it happen in the season finale. I also love the callback to Marshall's things he regretted saying by showing the 'I can jump that far'.
I love Marshall going: 'Eh.' at Robin then adding, 'You're freakishly tall and don't believe in ghosts.' Then promptly hugs Lily.
I love Robin and Barney 'Mosbey'-ing each other and this two will have a ways to go before they've settled anything but they've kicked down the door and I'm happy about that. My brother found this finale lackluster but I have to say, I really like it.
I wen't 'awwwwwww' when they all started leaping to the next apartment and Ted deciding despite or because of all the bad things that happened to him, this was the best year of his life. And I'm glad Stella gave him a speech about 'The One' arriving as fast as she could... What can I say? I'm a sap.
NCIS - Finale
For once I'd really want a female character not have any sort of history or deep feelings for Gibbs. I don't think Macy endeared herself to me by looking like she's on the verge of crying whenever Gibbs looked like he would disagree.
I also didn't much care for the OSP thing and their fancy toys. I find that I'm much more partial to the old school spying (Jason Bourne, Craig!Bond, Burn Notice) than I am of the tech way of spying. All the shiny gear only makes me go 'meh' in a big way.
I really love the focus on Ziva this finale and I love how the show keeps returning to that moment between Ziva and Gibbs. I love the understated way their bond keeps showing, then they give us Ziva and her two fathers facing off.
I dunno if I buy that Director David ordered the death of Ari. Or, that Ziva did it solely for her father. I'm also ambivalent how fast Ziva was captured then again, I guess Ziva hasn't been in combat for a while... still, that was awfully fast.
To conclude: It's the Mummy!
Bones season finale... it was different and I don't know what to feel about it.
--
If you're wondering, I still am on an Avatar kick although I'm a wee leery about taking a dip into that fandom since I heard tell the fandom gives Harry Potter fandom a run for its money. I'm not up for that since I'm not that invested with the shipping, well, okay, I am but its not a big thing for me and I kind of go with the ships the show established.
Also, I'm more interested in meta discussions and gen/Bob and if possible a bit of Azula/Ty Lee (What? It is canon!) thrown in.
And I found a couple of fics to fit the bill:
Drawn by
queenofthecute and spawned a fic community in powercorruptsau. Summary: Eight years after the Avatar killed Firelord Ozai, a beaten Azula escapes into the new world ruled by the war's heroes. But in the midst of spreading "peace", just who is the villain... and who is fighting for good?
I love the thought of a not quite sane Azula battling the trio of power and this time, she's the force for good. That'd turn anyone's head I'm sure. But I also seem to love good guys turned ambigously bad. It's a thing.
Heart of Fire by MhasterGandalf. The first in a trilogy. Azula-centric. I love this because it doesn't whitewash Azula but it does make her wanting to change believable, if only so she could keep her sanity. MG has also started writing Path of Fire, the sequel to Heart of Fire.
Consequences of Power by Matt Thermos
Summary: Azula has escaped and plans her revenge. Meanwhile, Zuko tries to piece together what drove them apart in the first place and wonders if his sister, like him, can be saved.
Again, this is a fantastic story, in that the writer refuses to 'woobify' Azula. Yes, she has undergone a lot but it doesn't change that before her breakdown and defeat Azula was a terrifying soldier who had no compunctions about the ruthlessness of her actions to reach her goals. At the same time, Azula is undergoing a change. Also, this has one of the best Original Character I've encountered.
To Tread Lightning by SkyWarrior108
Summary: What if Azula hadn’t lost her mind? How different would the outcome of the war have been?
This is the one that really piqued my curiosity. I've always thought that if Azula had not lost her mind (as someone said, of course the only person who could defeat Azula is Azula) she would totally rock at being a Fire Lord (and, er, if she were not fighting for the wrong side). This is one of the believable stories and she does, indeed, make a formidable Fire Lord and enemy much more than Ozai. But I love how Zuko is now playing Iroh to Azula.
Broken Dragon and Fireflight by Nikipinz. (Azula/Ty Lee)
This is a pretty long and satisfying epic and its WIP sequel is shaping up to be the same. Although there were sections that were too... Hurt/Comfort for me. And Zuko is
--
Damn it, Aang. Why is Aang with hair so... hot? He is canonically 12 years old, self! You should not find him hot, even though he is constantly shirtless!
I'm gonna burn in that special hell. I know it.
--
Rec:
Our God is a Distant God by
lassiterfics (Philippines/Spain; Philippines/USA)The Philippines sits in a café whose walls change color and whose floors are carved from dark stone. Her legs are crossed and her coffee is black. Spain will soon come - she knows this is true like she knows she is alive. When he walks through the door in a fashionable suit and that damnable cigarette in hand, she blurts out, “Do you ever miss me?”
The reds and dark purples on his face are fading, but they are still there. He touches her cheek, looks in her eyes, says, “Querida. I am in your veins.”
Anthromorphic fic! *wavy arms* ZOMG. This is just... I never thought I'd find a fic like this. It's the Philippines as a person and it describes the country so, so well. And I'm just... the writing is so evocative that I can't help but flail!
Philippines, stay away from other countries! It'll only end up in tears and madness!
--
For I am a sheep:
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Go ahead, lay it on me! I can handle it! (I think) This should be fun!
