#aftg rambles

[brye-writes]

Rereading the scene where Kevin finds out about Neil’s past at the banquet made me think that for at least a second, he must’ve been thinking back to the interview with Kathy Ferdinand.

“Oh my god I forced him to go on national television with me………..AND HE WENT THROUGH WITH IT?!”

Poor Kevin man he just wants to play stickball in peace but he has to put up with Neil “I’m fine” Josten on the regular…

[all-for-the-hyperfixation]

IM WHEEZING The Neil and Jean similarities and then the whole 'forever partners' thing its just- ITS SO GOOD AHHH IT HURTS

[owlarchimedes]

Something about Neil studying Wymack's wingspan and knowing to stand just out of range so he could run away easier and Jean doing the same to Rhemann and sitting just *within* range so he can be the easier more subdued target, because all fighting ever got him was more pain in the end and fighting back taught Neil how to survive.

Something about the parallels between these two long lost perfect court partners who never were and never will be. Jean was a whipped dog at his Master's beck and call, while Neil was the repeated thorn in their sides because he could never willingly make their lives any easier. Neil was born to struggle while Nathaniel was there to bear it just like Jean.

Jean gave up on Yves and Elodie and Marseille but Nathaniel clung onto Abram, onto Mary, and finally Neil and his foxes.

[canonicallyshort]

Nicky calling Wymack 'daddy' as everyone being disgusted which is good because that means they didn't hear him hesitate and panic after the first syllable slipped out

[bob-ross-is-a-mermaid]

I fear no one will ever love and understand Andrew minyard the way I do, THATS MY SON!

[whyreme]

Giving you some of my kevjean thoughts because why not

[dualityxx]

No but how sad must be Foxy Roxy

Like The athletes and Cheerleaders finally got a understanding and even get along and the whole "they are part of the team too" things but Foxy Roxy is completely forgotten

And Neil Neil the "only thinking about what is relevant" guy comments about your existence but you are still completely and unforgively ignored

And maybe ignored is a strong word because this implies someone remembers you

[brye-writes]

“Kevin looked to Andrew, but Andrew only had eyes for Neil.”

THIS IS A QUOTE FROM THE FIRST BOOK?? ON CHAPTER THREE?? HELLO???

I’m discovering so many things while rereading the AFTG books that just COMPLETELY flew over my head when I first read them……and I’m only on book one…….