[Discussion] The Battle of the Monday Blahs

[muccamukk]

My imaginary friend and I were having a really great Easter party, but then the bastards went and ate the ears off all the chocolate bunnies. But at least we have fandom, so let's have some positivity:

• Post about bits of canon you currently love/are thinking about.


• What random related facts delight you?


• Rec a fanwork you've recently discovered or revisited for the hundredth time.


• Actor just that damn pretty you have to share a pic or gif? Share one!

What's making you happy in HBO War Fandom this week, folks?

Comments

[muccamukk]

Tookish made this fantastic resource post for anyone doing Andy/Eddie backstory. Check it out here: The Pacific: Real Andy and Eddie

[thrillingdetectivetales]

Ooohh yes that post is so lovely! Census documents are so much fun. Big love to slightlytookish for putting it all together~

[muccamukk]

I know. It's probably research fail on my part, since I had no idea, but I also feel like fandom has been letting us down when it comes to Andy's parents Scottish accents. FOR ONE.

[slightlytookish]

...I probably should've made a post here linking to it, shouldn't I?

[muccamukk]

You still can. I assume you'd get around to it eventually. I was just really excited about it.

[slightlytookish]

I actually forgot that we can make non-fic posts here! I'll make a post now.

Fic Recs

[muccamukk]

Hate is a Strong Word (But I Really, Really, Really Don’t Like You) by ThrillingDetectiveTales
Peacock/Shames isn't a pairing I'd considered, but this is a delightfully funny comedy bit with them that turns out really sweet.

Tension Cables by ballantine
I forget if I recced this here before, but I was just rereading, this fantastic cold war Winnix AU. Some of the best tight PoV I've ever read.

ETA: Just read...

The Honour Guard by Howling_Harpy
Absolutely hilarious Luz PoV fic featuring the boys trying to look out for Lipton's honour and protect him from the Dangers of Captain Speirs. Note perfect banter.

Re: Fic Recs

[scandalinbohemia]

Seconding the Peacock/Shames rec. A great rarepair is born!

I somehow totally managed to miss that Cold War AU, I need to get to it ASAP (period AUs are the best).

Re: Fic Recs

[muccamukk]

I think you were busy when the Cold War one came out, but I think you'd really like it. It's exactly your kind of thing.

[thrillingdetectivetales]

Lie if God is Sleeping by kaasknot (Babe/Roe)

So I read this couple of weeks back and it’s probably already been shared but I just can’t shake it from my mind. Kaa/Wolffe is an exceptional writer as we all know, and this piece is haunting in all the best ways. Heavily steeped in what I would call “urban gothic,” it’s a beautiful and at times difficult story that explores a love blooming through the lingering ripples of past tragedy. Highly recommend, if you haven’t read it already.

[muccamukk]

That's the one I haven't gotten to yet in my great catch up. I'm going to read it soon though.