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Thor: Ragnarok keeps playing on TV and I see bits and pieces when finding something to watch, making me think how much I love Valkyrie, partially because Tessa Thompson is so cute and personable, but also the character is such a male trope that women rarely get to play. I love the switch-up.

She's Han Solo, she's multiple Humphrey Bogart roles. She's disillusioned, cynical, and out for herself, and even before we see the flashback, you know that she was hurt badly when she was younger, a disappointment that helped create that shell. She lives a little outside normal society, keeping herself isolated. But of course, there's the heart of gold underneath and she comes to the hero's rescue when it's critically needed.

Women just don't get to play this role. Or if they have the basic characteristics of being hurt, cynical, and slightly isolated, they're prostitutes. They're not warriors who come swinging a sword. Possibly they help by distracting the bad commandant.

I love Han Solo and Humphrey Bogart, I love this trope. I love seeing a woman be tough and find herself again and be a hero. Huzzah!

shirebound

Happy Birthday,

lordhellebore! I hope it's been lovely.

merricatb posting in

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Title: Art Must Always Be Free
Author: MerricatB
Fandom: Sense8
Pairing/Characters: Rajan/Wolfgang/Kala
Rating/Category: Mature
Prompt: Sense8, Writer's choice, Any of the cluster visiting each other's homes/family/friends in person
Spoilers: Whole series
Summary: The Mumbai quartet heads to Mexico City. Property damage ensues.
Notes/Warnings: Slightly mature for brief violence

Read on AO3

out_there

It is summer! It is finally, finally summer! I am wearing a cotton dress and the window is open and there's sunshine outside. I slept without a heater on and when I got up in the morning to let the dogs out, I didn't need to grab a jumper against the chill. It is warm and bright and man, November was so grey and chilly I'd almost given up on the sheer happiness that comes from warm weather and fresh air.

Also, we've got through November month end, so it's just three weeks until Christmas break, time for work to slow down and life to be good. (By "slow down", I mean there are still tasks to do but we can take our time, iron out the little issues and turn off the laptop at 5.30pm without guilt or looming deadlines. December really is my favourite time of year.)

...having said that, we're out of dog food so I'll have to go to the shops tonight. Fingers crossed 6pm on a Tuesday will be quiet, because weekend shopping has already hit that Christmas crowds thing where it's all a bit much.

In the spirit of sharing things that bring you joy, I've been enjoying Steve/Eddie Stranger Things stories lately, and I have to rec this one. It was recced by

runpunkrun and it's an absolute joy. Himbo!Steve and teenage make-out sessions and Steve and Robin as BFFs:

We Better Make a Start (11087 words) by thefourthvine
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson
Characters: Steve Harrington, Eddie Munson, Robin Buckley
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Himbo Steve Harrington, First Time, Robin Buckley & Steve Harrington Are Best Friends, Podfic Available
Summary:

As soon as Eddie gets to the counter, Steve turns to him and says, “Back me up here. Kissing is no big deal, right?”

Steve Harrington is talking about kissing. Eddie’s brain shorts out. “Uh,” he says.

And then I discovered this podfic of it, which is an utter delight. I listened to it driving home last night and honestly wished my commute was longer so I could keep listening:

[podfic] We Better Make a Start (45 words) by reena_jenkins
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson
Characters: Steve Harrington, Eddie Munson, Robin Buckley
Additional Tags: Podfic, Alternate Universe - Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Post-Season/Series 04, Himbo Steve Harrington, First Time, Robin Buckley & Steve Harrington Are Best Friends
Summary:

As soon as Eddie gets to the counter, Steve turns to him and says, “Back me up here. Kissing is no big deal, right?”

Steve Harrington is talking about kissing. Eddie’s brain shorts out. “Uh,” he says.

bluerosekatie posting in

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Title: Bubble Mine Exploration
Author: bluerosekatie
Fandom: Rockman | Mega Man Classic (video games)
Pairing/Characters: Bubble Man
Rating/Category: Gen
Prompt: Rockman | Mega Man Classic, Bubble Man, Exploring a flooded mine
Spoilers: N/A
Summary: Bubble Man goes on an adventure to use his skills, now that he's no longer working for Dr. Wily.
Notes/Warnings: Fic is archive-locked to avoid AI scraping.

Read it on Ao3 here!

elayna

Would anyone like a gift membership for the Substack Non-Boring History?

https://annettelaing.substack.com/

I have three to give away, Substack has reminded me.

I think I need your name (or a name anyway) and the email address where you want to receive the newsletters. I'll mark comments to be screened in case you want to give me one you don't normally associate with your DW.

elayna

Have I done the picture right this time? We shall see! (No, it's all small. Well, click on it and it gets bigger.)

You know... I'm gonna watch it. I'm gonna give it a try. But omg, that ad looks like 'Star Trek 90210.' I have such an OMGWTF reaction to it.

The trailer appeals to me more.

Watch on YouTube

elayna

I was feeding the cats their wet food this morning, and paused for a second, and remembered to split it into three. I've recently lost two older cats, one unexpectedly, the other after a lingering illness. I've gone from having four for many years, to briefly five, and then back to four and now to three.

Loss makes me think of Data's quote: "As I experience certain sensory input patterns, my mental pathways become accustomed to them. The input is eventually anticipated and even 'missed' when absent."

I remember watching that episode and thinking it was an interesting way to justify an android having emotions, but I have reflected back on it often over the years when dealing with grief, and how much routines can increase loss.

My mom was the worst, because I was very close to her and we often did things together. She was gone and I missed her but also so many... we both watched these shows and discussed them the next day, who do I talk about them with? Do I go clothes shopping by myself or can I find a friend who will be as encouraging as she was?

Maybe that sounds heartlessly practical or self-absorbed? This person is gone and how does it impact my life? But I've lost people like my paternal grandparents where I was very sad but also, they lived three hours away, our getting together was semi-regular but also sporadic. It wasn't tied to any particular activity except Thanksgiving, and then we continued going down to see other relatives in that city. For me, it's a different type of grief when it's not tied to routines. It's just this general sadness rather than coming up to event and knowing you have to do it alone. Or find a replacement.

I guess my situation is sorta the reverse of Data's, he found routines built emotions, while I'm dealing with absence requiring new routines to be built. But still, I find that quote to be poignantly relevant. Data was a wise man.

My nephew has already found a new kitty for me, but he still has a month to be weaned. So we'll see. Maybe I'll go back to fourths on the wet food in January.

bluerosekatie posting in

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Title: Cleo and Lewis
Artist: bluerosekatie
Fandom: H2O: Just Add Water
Pairing/Characters: Cleo Sertori/Lewis McCartney
Rating/Category: Gen, Het
Prompt: H2O: Just Add Water (tv), Cleo/Lewis, Kissing out at sea
Notes/Warnings: N/A

Link to art on my DeviantArt
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elayna

And why, oh why, do they not accept musicals? Talking recently to a woman who saw "Wicked" and she was totally fine with that as a musical. Munchkins and wizards and such breaking into a song, sure. But she'd also seen "West Side Story" and ew ew ew, that was so weird, normal people opening their mouths and singing and dancing. Too much to suspend her disbelief, way too much.

I have heard this same complaint many times during my life and I don't understand it. I love musicals, they are a joy to me, I will see pretty much any that I can.

One good guy with a handgun, 12 terrorists with assault rifles, sure, totally believable that the good guy will win. And outrun bullets numerous times along the way while making quippy remarks.

That a Norse god would come to Earth and fight alongside a billionaire in a suit, a revived super soldier, and a rage monster, sure, no problem. Admittedly, I know two people, my dad and a former boss, who roll their eyes at superhero movies, but they've been the only ones. (And my dad even made an exception to watch the Wonder Woman movies, he can apparently suspend his disbelief for Gal Gadot in boots.)

Even sitcoms, that every week a family or a group of friends or co-workers can have some sort of dispute, and thrash through it and make up in a feel-good moment, are you kidding me? Every group I know has some sort of unresolved dispute or bitterness that lingers, even if often suppressed for the sake of civility.

And for the most part, I'm completely happy that people can suspend their disbelief and allow somewhat absurd happenings to be neatly ended, all loose plot parts tied up, in a satisfying conclusion. I like media with good endings. I love the good guys winning, I love superhero movies, I love people working through problems and getting along.

But I love musicals too! *hugs them tightly to protect from bizarre disbelievers* Why is this genre such a sticking point for people?

merricatb posting in

smallfandomfest

Title: Invisible Friends
Author: MerricatB
Fandom: Sense8
Pairing/Characters: Sun/Mun
Rating/Category: Teen & Up
Prompt: Sense8, Sun/Mun, Coming out of the sensate closet
Spoilers: Entire show
Summary: With her cluster's encouragement, Sun formally recruits Detective Mun to their cause.
Notes/Warnings: Read on AO3

shirebound

Happy Birthday,

ramblin_rosie! I'm sending healing wishes for your upcoming surgery. ♥

sineala

What I Just Finished Reading

Nothing. It has been a very tiring week.

What I'm Reading Now

Comics Wednesday!

( Doctor Strange #1, Fantastic Four #6, Ultimate Universe Two Years In #1, Ultimate X-Men #22, Wiccan Witches Road #1 )

What I'm Reading Next

Still working through the tennis soulmate romance.

Current Mood: anxious

bluerosekatie posting in

smallfandomfest

Title: Ikhukravai
Author: bluerosekatie
Fandom: Bionicle - All Media Types
Pairing/Characters: Matau & Vakama & Kongu & Jaller
Rating/Category: Gen
Prompt: Bionicle - All Media Types, Matau & Vakama & Kongu & Jaller, a tense Halloween-like night as the truce with Makuta ends.
Spoilers: Mentions of the Metru Nui arc.
Summary: The Night of Life and Death falls, and the Turaga teach the Matoran to beware the shadows.
Notes/Warnings: Fic is archive-locked to avoid AI scraping.

Read it on Ao3 here!

sineala

Posting here in the hopes that typing this out will make me remember the name of the site: if you like logic puzzles, Clues by Sam is a fun little daily logic puzzle.

That is all.

Current Mood: exhausted

merricatb posting in

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Title: Uncomplicated
Author: MerricatB
Fandom: Sense8
Pairing/Characters: Rajan/Wolfgang/Kala
Rating/Category: Teen & Up
Prompt: Sense8, Rajan/Wolfgang/Kala, "it's complicated"
Spoilers: Entire show
Summary: Rajan surprises his partners with an impromptu celebration.
Notes/Warnings: Read on AO3

spikedluv posting in

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Title: just the beginning
Author: Spikedluv
Fandom: Hudson & Rex (tv)
Rating: PG13/Het/Gen
Pairing/Characters: Charlie/Sarah, Rex, Team
Prompt: Hudson & Rex (tv), Charlie, fix-it (for s7/8) (Charlie/Sarah, Charlie & Rex, and/or ensemble welcome)
Spoilers: Through ep 7.02.
Summary: Charlie finds out his brother's missing and wonders if he should go look for him.
Author's Notes: n/a
Feedback: Would be greatly appreciated.
Disclaimer: None of these characters belong to me.
Posted: December 2, 2025

Read Fic @ AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/75132671

bluerosekatie posting in

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Title: Purple Eyes
Artist: bluerosekatie
Fandom: Minecraft: Story Mode
Pairing/Characters: Romeo/Xara
Rating/Category: Gen, Het
Prompt: Minecraft: Story Mode, Romeo/Xara, Haunted
Notes/Warnings: N/A

A digital painting of Xara from Minecraft: Story Mode staring at her reflection in a window at night. Purple and red light reflects off her and her surroundings. In the window reflection, she is in her Admin form and Romeo has one hand on her shoulder.

A digital painting of Xara from Minecraft: Story Mode staring at her reflection in a window at night. Purple and red light reflects off her and her surroundings. In the window reflection, she is in her Admin form and Romeo has one hand on her shoulder.

Link to it on my DeviantArt

monkiainen posting in

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Title: Calling You, Calling You On
Author:

monkiainen
Fandom: Eureka
Pairing/Characters: Jack/Nathan
Rating/Category: PG/Slash
Prompt: Come back to me, lover
Summary: One message. One sentence. A new beginning, maybe.
Notes/Warnings: None

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melime posting in

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Title: No future, only now
Author: Melime
Fandom: This is How You Lose the Time War (Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone)
Pairing/Characters: Blue/Red
Rating/Category: PG-13/Femslash
Prompt: This is How You Lose the Time War (Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone), Blue/Red, Future
Spoilers: all novel
Summary: There is no future for them together. But is that truly any different from anyone else? Others might have a future ahead of them in a way that they never could, but a future would always remain stubbornly out of reach of anyone.
Notes/Warnings: none

On AO3

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elayna - Fannish Fifty #44: fave characters - Valkyrie
shirebound - It's a birthday!
merricatb in smallfandomfest - Fanfic, Sense8 (tv), Rajan/Wolfgang/Kala, Any of the cluster visiting each other's homes
out_there - Rec: We Better Make a Start (Stranger Things, Steve/Eddie)
bluerosekatie in smallfandomfest - Fanfic, Rockman | Mega Man Classic (video games), Bubble Man, Exploring a flooded mine
elayna - offer
elayna - Fannish Fifty #43: Starfleet Academy
elayna - Fannish Fifty #42: on grief and routines
bluerosekatie in smallfandomfest - Fanart, H2O: Just Add Water (tv), Cleo/Lewis, Kissing out at sea
elayna - Fannish Fifty #41: what people accept
merricatb in smallfandomfest - Fanfic, Sense8, Sun/Mun, Coming out of the sensate closet
shirebound - It's a birthday!
sineala - Wednesday Reading Meme
bluerosekatie in smallfandomfest - Fanfic, Bionicle - All Media Types, Matau & Vakama & Kongu & Jaller, Halloween
sineala - Clues By Sam
merricatb in smallfandomfest - Fanfic, Sense8, Rajan/Wolfgang/Kala, "it's complicated"
spikedluv in smallfandomfest - Fanfic, Hudson & Rex, Charlie/Sarah & Rex, Fix-it
bluerosekatie in smallfandomfest - Fanart, Minecraft: Story Mode (video games), Romeo/Xara, Haunted
monkiainen in smallfandomfest - Fanfic, Eureka, Jack/Nathan, Come back to me, lover
melime in smallfandomfest - Fanfic, This is How You Lose the Time War (Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone), Blue/Red, Future

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Fannish Fifty #44: fave characters - Valkyrie

It's a birthday!

Fanfic, Sense8 (tv), Rajan/Wolfgang/Kala, Any of the cluster visiting each other's homes

Rec: We Better Make a Start (Stranger Things, Steve/Eddie)

Fanfic, Rockman | Mega Man Classic (video games), Bubble Man, Exploring a flooded mine

offer

Fannish Fifty #43: Starfleet Academy

Fannish Fifty #42: on grief and routines

Fanart, H2O: Just Add Water (tv), Cleo/Lewis, Kissing out at sea

Fannish Fifty #41: what people accept

Fanfic, Sense8, Sun/Mun, Coming out of the sensate closet

It's a birthday!

Wednesday Reading Meme

Fanfic, Bionicle - All Media Types, Matau & Vakama & Kongu & Jaller, Halloween

Clues By Sam

Fanfic, Sense8, Rajan/Wolfgang/Kala, "it's complicated"

Fanfic, Hudson & Rex, Charlie/Sarah & Rex, Fix-it

Fanart, Minecraft: Story Mode (video games), Romeo/Xara, Haunted

Fanfic, Eureka, Jack/Nathan, Come back to me, lover

Fanfic, This is How You Lose the Time War (Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone), Blue/Red, Future

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