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[icypantherwrites]

Icy’s Fic Recs: because y’all keep asking ;p

Pretty much what the title here says. I preface a few things: one; I haven’t been reading very many new things as when I do want to read something I, cough, tend to read my own works, and two; I state again I haven’t been reading very much since it needs said again and three; sorry this is later than my nap by far, got busy xD

And with that out of the way here are a few fic recs for you guys. If you read them please do be sure to leave a comment; authors work very hard and they’d love to hear from you ♥

To Hold On by cgf_kat @cgf-kat

Chapters: 4/?

Summary: Keith comes closer to the bars and lowers his voice, even though his eyes still won't quite meet Lance's. "We're gonna be all right, Lance. We just have to hold on until we figure a way out of here ourselves, or until the others find us. And they will."

"I know that. But where ARE we?" Lance whispers urgently.

"I'm sorry, Lance, it's...if I'm right, I think it’s...kind of like a brothel. But not for sex.” Keith shifts on his feet, uncomfortable. “Just for people who want to hurt people."

My notes: Lance AND Keith whump and then emotional comfort and delicious platonic Klance? I hear angels. 

flicker by discordiansamba @discordiansamba

Chapters: 3/?

Summary: Keith Kogane has always known that his luck was bad. He didn't need anyone to tell him that. But getting mixed up in an alien invasion? Yeah, that was a little worse than he'd anticipated.(or, Keith never becomes a paladin and is around for Sendak's invasion of Earth)

My notes: This is part two of a series. Lots of Adam in this one (and nice to see him explored as a character ♥) and of course Keef. Incredibly intriguing AU and love all of the Galra!Keith nods even though he has no idea that he is one. Very excited to see where this goes.

Amygdala by bittiface @bittiface

Chapters: 10/10

Summary: After months of feeling like he's just trying too hard, Lance takes a step back and tries to see who comes looking for him for a change. All he wants is to fit in, to feel like he's wanted, to feel like a true social equal. So he waits...Slowly his hearts starts to break...

My notes: A dive into some emotional angst and self-worth and done very, very well (as I dislike over the top “woe is me” Lance) and some great Shiro moments to boot. The ending gives me all the warm fuzzies ♥

Goodnight, Gentlemen by silenceisgolden15 @arwenride

Chapters: 1/1

Summary:  The Galra think an adviser will be easy to break. They're very, very wrong. 

My notes: It’s BAMF Coran, what more needs said? I will add though this author has a number of other fics I’ve marked to read later; they all are pretty much Keith centric so if that’s your cup of tea do check them out. For reference the ones I’m planning to read are (and this author has yet to let me down): Primal Fear, ‘Tis the Season and Black and Blue

Takes One To Know One by R3noraDrake

Chapters: 1/1

Summary: “If you hadn’t tackled me before that grenade went off,” Lance barrels on, lifting his head up to meet her eyes. “I probably wouldn’t even have legs to begin with. You saved my life, Pidgey. Thank you.” His face hardens. “But never do that again.”

Pidge swallows, cracking a toothy-red grin. “T-takes one t-to know one, huh?”“Pidge, seriously?”

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Pidge decides to take a page out of Lance's book and protects him. But that turns out not working so well, because apparently size does matter, and now they're both injured. The most they can do is comfort each other and keep themselves awake until rescue arrives.

My notes: This is marked as a romantic paring but can be read as platonic. I always love Lance doing his self-sacrifice thing and seeing someone else take a literal leaf out of his book and then facing the consequences after is so good. Great dialogue here ♥

Rising from the Ashes by wingedflower

Chapters: 1/1

Summary:  A sequel to IcyPanther's one-shot "Please, can anyone hear me?" following Lance's recovery.

My notes; This is literally a sequel I made for a commission fic, the canon divergence of the Red Lion crashing following the battle on Earth and Lance being very badly burned. Some great team moments in here with a special nod to some Allurance and Red and Blue Lions ♥ 

[icypantherwrites]

Fanfiction Author Appreciation Day Appreciation Post

Today is apparently Fanfiction Author Appreciation Day and I absolutely did not want to let this pass by without offering some well-deserved appreciation and shoutouts to some lovely authors I admire and many of whom I consider friends ♥

In no particular (cough, it’s alphabetical) order:

@againstmygreeleaf - Thank you for the laughs. Your Hunk!werewolf story has me grinning with every update; I know I’m behind a couple chapters now but I will catch up soon! Such precious, pure, beautiful literal fluff my heart overflows. AO3

@banditywrites  - Thank you for the feelings. Your works always drag my heart through the mud but you always manage to piece it back together again by the end. Your fics make me feel -- uncomfortable sometimes, I’ll be honest, but I love it and relish that opportunity to learn and feel things I myself never have. Your platonic family fics warm my heart. Also, thank you for being such a wonderful person and my fellow overnight owl to chat with on long nights! AO3

@glitteringconstellations​ - I know you’re on a bit of a break right now, but when you come back (and I hope you can come back too to close out Color with me!) I hope you see this. Your world-building skills rock my world and Beacon is one of my favorite fics in the VLD fandom because of all of the heart and soul in it. Although, biased here, I’m also partial to a certain cooking disaster fic and it showcases your ability to write such humor and angst all in one ♥ AO3

@heyheroics​  - Not only are you an amazing friend you’re an amazing author. Thank you for all of your stories and all the delicious platonic klance to feed my soul. ♥ Your style is so beautiful, flows like poetry and is an absolute joy to read... even when it’s disturbing and bloody and full of whump but somehow that just makes it even better. Thank you for your always constant support and dealing with my drama and for being the lovely person you are ♥  AO3

@wingedflower - Thank you for giving me all the Langst my heart desires. Your fics never fail to brighten my day (even if they’re destroying Lance’s ;p) and I love all of the family feels... and you definitely were the one that got me really really hooked on platonic shance so thank you for that ;p Your fic Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy will forever be in my top five fics of any fandom, it’s that beautiful and perfect. Thank you too for being such a great friend! AO3

Now go shower these lovely authors with love and appreciation (hint: they love comments. double hint: all authors do) and give a shoutout to your favorites as well! Thank you all for being amazing!

[modernguidetothefairfolk]

Hi! Just asking your opinion on Autumn and Spring courts. I've never thought it was just Summer and Winter, and that Autumn and Spring courts were more neutral parties. I know all Fae can go either way, but Autumn and Spring are more like "True Neutral" than, say Chaotic Neutral or Neutral Good.

Mm, I feel like you are assuming that Summer and Winter lean towards more of one or the other such as Chaotic and Good. But that is never the case; each individual fae decides their own path whether it’s malicious or not as you’ve recognized. However, one can not simply assume an identity for a group of fae such as a court, it’s stereotyping. Autumn and Spring are exactly the same as Winter and Summer, they make their own choices for their own reasons for whats best for them.

- Mod Sam

[markipliergifs]

I used to be able to put both my legs behind my head :'D I also freaked out my babysitter when I was young by squirting milk out of my tear ducts.

WHOA-HO! Flex-ible! But there’s a technique for squirting milk out of your tear ducts though, right? But I totally would freak out if the child I was babysitting suddenly squirting milk out of her eyes too! Holy crap.I used to be able to put both my legs behind my head too! But then age happened. Cries. I’m trying to get it back but all I can muster is touching my toes, snort.