#choir.doc

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Chapters: 1/? Fandom: Metal Gear (Video Games) Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Kazuhira Miller/Ocelot, EVA & Ocelot (Metal Gear), EVA & Kazuhira Miller, Quiet/Venom Snake (Metal Gear), Ocelot & Quiet (Metal Gear) Characters: Kazuhira Miller, Ocelot (Metal Gear), EVA (Metal Gear), Venom Snake (Metal Gear), Original Characters, Skull Face (Metal Gear), Quiet (Metal Gear), Diamond Dogs Soldiers (Metal Gear) Additional Tags: Unreliable Narrator, POV Multiple, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - Role Reversal, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Torture, Psychological Torture, Aftermath of Torture, Slow Burn, Other: See Story Notes, Past Big Boss/Kazuhira Miller, Past Big Boss/EVA (Metal Gear), Past Big Boss/Ocelot (Metal Gear), Canon Rewrite, Canon-Typical Violence, I'm Bad At Tagging, Canon Disabled Character, Amputation, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Summary:

The 'chorus effect' occurs when many sounds that are roughly the same length and pitch converge, giving a rich, shimmering quality to the layered audio. While such layering can be naturally occurring, such as within a choir, the effect can be artificially simulated with tools such an electronic effects unit. The effect is more apparent with sustain.

Miller. If you’re reading this, I’m dead. Do not search for me.

On February 26, 1984, Venom Snake awakens. On March 3, as Ocelot is en route to finish one final mission for the Soviet's 40th Army before departing for the Cypriot hospital to retrieve the living-again legend, a strange mist envelopes him. When the line goes dead on Kazuhira Miller and the XO finds a note from Ocelot with vague instructions, he connects to an old friend of the man's who claims she can help.

But ... there's no way that stupid cowboy would have such a sudden and lame death after annoying him for nine whole years, right?

Meanwhile, Ocelot opens his eyes somewhere in Afghanistan, coming face to face with his—Shalashaska's—match made in hell and a throbbing pain in his leg.

Canon divergence where Ocelot is yoinked by the Skull Unit instead of Kaz.

MISSION 1: STAGNANT WINDS

In which it’s Kaz cleaning up after Ocelot, for the first time.

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TPP canon divergence AU... Ocelot getting taken by the Skulls instead of Kaz is only the beginning. Follows some canon events very, very loosely, with many, many changes. For fun.

MISSION 3: MINEFIELD

In which Kaz meets EVA. 

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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Metal Gear (Video Games) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Kazuhira Miller/Ocelot, Minor or Background Relationship(s) Characters: Kazuhira Miller, Ocelot (Metal Gear), DD (Metal Gear) Additional Tags: 5+1 Things, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Hurt/Comfort, Survivor Guilt, Unresolved Romantic Tension, Ambiguous/Open Ending, Denial of Feelings, Touch-Starved, acts of service, Minor Quiet/Venom Snake (Metal Gear), Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Summary:

Ocelot grunts, a tinge of annoyance crossing his face before he returns to the neutral look he had before. He easily takes hold of Kaz’s wrist again, squeezing so hard that Kaz can feel his nails through the leather. He holds Kaz’s face with his other hand, though his touch feels less warm now, more rough. Kaz is still flushed.

“Miller,” he warns, “I’m only going to fix your tie. Calm down.”

Kaz blinks. Looks down. Sure enough, his tie is fucked six ways to not even being a thing anymore. His blazer jacket is wrinkled to hell and back, too. He lets the tension in his shoulders go, keeping his gaze averted from Ocelot’s, which always seems to see too much.

Five times Kazuhira Miller thinks he's going crazy. One time he thinks Ocelot actually is.

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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Final Fantasy XIV Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Elidibus (Final Fantasy XIV), Emet-Selch (Final Fantasy XIV), Lahabrea (Final Fantasy XIV), Background & Cameo Characters Additional Tags: Domestic, Fluff Summary:

The Emissary sure has a lot to do each day, but he's learning to truly enjoy his workload. Even if things do get a little petty and frivolous...

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[capriciousvisage]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

TPP canon divergence AU... Ocelot getting taken by the Skulls instead of Kaz is only the beginning. Follows some canon events very, very loosely, with many, many changes. For fun.

MISSION 4: MATCHING GAME

In which Ocelot’s heart freezes over, and he still hasn’t been taken to dinner.

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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Canon divergence where Ocelot is yoinked by the Skull Unit instead of Kaz.

MISSION 2: SMOKE WRAPPED AROUND YOUR THROAT

In which Ocelot inhales some mist and says some words.

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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Metal Gear (Video Games) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Kazuhira Miller/Ocelot Characters: Kazuhira Miller, Ocelot (Metal Gear) Additional Tags: Touch-Starved, Unresolved Sexual Tension, Character Study, Suicidal Thoughts, Self-Deprecation, Shooting Guns, Ocelot Being an Asshole (Metal Gear), Blindness Summary:

He remembers the time he first shot a gun. His father had taken him to the side, explained the intricate inner workings of the gun he had brought out. Kaz had still been young, then, still green, but he remembers taking his father’s explanation to heart.

Kaz asks Ocelot to teach him how to shoot with his left-hand. Kaz regrets it.

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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Metal Gear (Video Games) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Kazuhira Miller, Ocelot (Metal Gear), DD (Metal Gear) Additional Tags: Near Death Experiences, Venom Snake is Mentioned, Dogs, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Summary:

Kaz levels his hard, stern gaze with the pup, which doesn’t return the favor because it’s far too busy hiding behind Ocelot’s boots. Kaz watches as the pup peeks around, sees Kaz, and goes back to hiding. Ocelot tuts, folding his arms over his chest.

“Seems you don’t play well with other dogs, Miller.”

In an instant, Kaz turns his attention to his colleague, who stands in the middle of the command tower while he sits behind the control dashboard. “The hell is that supposed to mean?” he snaps, showing his teeth off in an almost-growl. That’s a very dog thing to do, he thinks; he returns to his now-trademarked frown, deeply set in his face.

Or, Kaz takes a long time to warm up to the wolfdog Boss brought back.