#fang ofmd

[sashiepawz]

Fang/Ivan/Izzy is lowkey one of my fave pre-canon ships

I feel you…I have headcannons about Ivan that could make this so interesting actually…not ready to share them because they’re incomplete but

[sherlockig]

[fallenrocket]

Something new that struck me on my last OFMD rewatch: it’s really neat that Fang and Ivan are included in the mutiny vote against Izzy. Because the crew doesn’t know if those two would be willing to mutiny on him—“Are you guys sure you’re up for this?” Oluwande asks—but they do trust that Fang and Ivan can be a part of that conversation without ratting them out to Izzy. This is a trust they don’t feel they can extend to Pete right now, who, as Izzy’s prospective first mate, isn’t invited to the meeting. 

But even though Ivan and Fang are regularly found at Izzy’s side and deployed as his muscle, they’re still invited and given the same vote as everyone else. I wonder if Lucius vouched for Fang. Or if Frenchie, with his service background, recognized the look of someone who’s following orders but resenting it—did “needs more salt” clinch it for him?

[sirensoftherocks]

Pushing Lucius overboard? Whatever. Shooting Izzy? Fine.

But the REAL unforgivable thing Ed has ever done is make Fang put his dog down. 😭

[sirensoftherocks]

This scene just kicks me in the gut every damn time. The way Izzy resists at first, demanding that they unhand him, and then just breaks down whimpering when Fang and Frenchie wrap him in a hug. Like he’s just not used to anyone showing him any affection or kindness.

I’ve never went from wanting to throw a man overboard to wanting to wrap him in a blanket and snuggle him so quickly.

Also, Fang is the most adorable character ever and probably gives the best hugs. 🥺

[fallenrocket]

Favorite Scenes Between...Fang & Archie

Archie’s in kind of a tough position, because these lists are reaffirming my overall impression that season 2 tends to position the crew a little more as a unit than as a group of individuals. As such, compared to season 1, there don’t seem to be as many fun interactions between distinct characters duos outside of the romantic relationships. But she’s such a great character, so I want to find moments for her where I can, and there’s a bit of fun stuff between her and Fang!

When Archie is telling the crew her “birthday snake” story in 2x06

While this is very much a scene for The Crew, we get a couple nice moments where Archie and Fang are a little more on the same page than the others. As the rest of the crew brags about how much they “rage,” it’s right as Archie starts to look doubtful that Fang chimes in with, “Do weeeeee?”

David’s wistful delivery on, “I haven’t crawled out of a snake in years!” cracks me up, hehe

Again, when Archie interrupts the excitement about Calypso’s Birthday to ask if the crew just made it up, Fang is the first one to confirm her suspicions. “Correctamundo”—gaaahhhhh, the delivery, the pointing, I love it!

When Fang is explaining his absence in 2x06

I love the contrast between Fang’s apologetic attitude/the cute way he talks to the goat and Archie’s joyful chaotic energy (while still acknowledging the harsh events of the night)

“And now I’ve got really sore fingies from hanging there holding you! Yes, you!” Awwww, so cute!

Which, of course, pairs perfectly with Archie’s, “You’ve got sore fingies, I’ve got sore footsies. We got tortured! And we surviiiiived!!!”

I just love Archie shouting, “Let’s fucking party!!” while jumping up and down and clinking both her glasses together

When Fang and Archie are trying to bend the bars of the cell in 2x08

It makes me happy that the crew rescue themselves, rather than needing Stede, Ed, and Zheng to break them out. They’re not just waiting around to be executed—they’re trying to get free, and even though the way they get there is silly, they ultimately succeed!

It is quite silly along the way, though (which also makes me happy!) I love Fang arguing, “We need someone to pee on the shirt,” to keep it from tearing, with Archie immediately admitting she can’t pee in front of people. Climb out of a snake? In a heartbeat! Pee in front of an audience? I don’t think so! 

[dracothelizard]

January fic round-up!

Sugar Sweet (If Only They All Knew) - Roach/Fang, Mature, canon era. Roach wants to treat Fang to another spa day. A sexy spa day.

Taking Care - Roach/Frenchie, Teen and Up, modern AU. In which Roach is fine, totally fine, pay no attention to the coughing, and Frenchie has to convince his boyfriend to take it easy.

[dracothelizard]

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

Pairing: Roach/Fang

Rating: Mature

Summary

“Me?” Fang repeats, and if anything, he sounds more confused. Roach shifts closer and tilts his head. “You sound surprised.” Surely someone else has made Fang a proposition like this? Or is Fang surprised that Roach is the one making it? Does Fang think Roach can’t be commanding? Roach wants to treat Fang to another spa day. A sexy spa day.