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Okay, you know how sometimes you start a fic, and it's pretty good, nearly damn good, and then it all falls into a pile of shit?
Just had that on a Sentinel fic I'm reading. Good procedure, description of life, Blair doing the last week and defending his thesis, bit of angst on both sides about feelings and the situation, Jim's feeling fucking guilty because he's been treating Blair like shit and hasn't had a chance to apologise as Blair's immersed in thesis and he's off on a case, not to mention jerking off over him in the bathroom :g:. So, half way through, so far, so good. And then... oh dear god. They admit they love each other. In, like two seconds. Not even convincingly. And Blair's suddenly calling Jim Beloved, they're talking about marriage without even mentioning it to the other previously, Jim says he has problems with penetration, Blair says 'oh, that's because you're a natural bottom, Beloved' and... I just couldn't read anymore. And this was within about three paragraphs. Didn't look any better when I scrolled to the end. Excuse me, I need to insert bleach in my ear.
On the other end of the scale, I'm reeling in shock. Scribe, well known for writing pure badfic, especially over on AresJoxerCupidStrife (when I feel the need for badfic, this is where I go. It's my fanfic equivalent of reading trash novels for pleasure) I'm going through the AU section of the main Sentinel archive, methodically checking out each author and reading to my heart's content. See the name Scribe. Lift eyebrow, click tentatively. Checked the website link, and yep, it's the Scribe I love to giggle at. A couple of series made up of short chapters and funny snippets. And... er... it's decent stuff. Not rocket science, but amusing, pleasant, and a good filler. I think I may have to faint.
In other news, I start work tomorrow, which means bed before 12:30 (yes, late already). Plus watched what you'd call the prequel ep for the Shield. Takes place on the first day or two when they're moving into the Barn, all the crosses and church paraphenalia being continually moved out during the ep - great bit where Lemonhead's moving a large crucifix, goes 'Jesus Christ this is heavy. Shit, better hold in my goddamn swearing while I'm carrying this guy... Argh, I'm never gonna win.' - seeing the allegiances spring up, beginnings of things, Dutch getting seriously impressed by Claudette's style, Danny and Vic exchanging little smiles, Strike Team beginnings, and Danny's partner (the one trying to deny his gayness) staring at Lemonhead's nekkid butt in the locker room. Amusing that this is before Lemonhead got the nic. I'm going 'er, who?' when they intro him by his actual name. Plus the fact that the men's loos got stuffed up on the first damn day and the admin guy's promising the plumber's due in tomorrow. :snort: For those who don't watch The Shield, this is a running joke that the men's loos are continually taped up through the whole first series. Shall have to watch next week to see if they're *still* taped up. And aw, Dutch got his chair nicked again!
Just had that on a Sentinel fic I'm reading. Good procedure, description of life, Blair doing the last week and defending his thesis, bit of angst on both sides about feelings and the situation, Jim's feeling fucking guilty because he's been treating Blair like shit and hasn't had a chance to apologise as Blair's immersed in thesis and he's off on a case, not to mention jerking off over him in the bathroom :g:. So, half way through, so far, so good. And then... oh dear god. They admit they love each other. In, like two seconds. Not even convincingly. And Blair's suddenly calling Jim Beloved, they're talking about marriage without even mentioning it to the other previously, Jim says he has problems with penetration, Blair says 'oh, that's because you're a natural bottom, Beloved' and... I just couldn't read anymore. And this was within about three paragraphs. Didn't look any better when I scrolled to the end. Excuse me, I need to insert bleach in my ear.
On the other end of the scale, I'm reeling in shock. Scribe, well known for writing pure badfic, especially over on AresJoxerCupidStrife (when I feel the need for badfic, this is where I go. It's my fanfic equivalent of reading trash novels for pleasure) I'm going through the AU section of the main Sentinel archive, methodically checking out each author and reading to my heart's content. See the name Scribe. Lift eyebrow, click tentatively. Checked the website link, and yep, it's the Scribe I love to giggle at. A couple of series made up of short chapters and funny snippets. And... er... it's decent stuff. Not rocket science, but amusing, pleasant, and a good filler. I think I may have to faint.
In other news, I start work tomorrow, which means bed before 12:30 (yes, late already). Plus watched what you'd call the prequel ep for the Shield. Takes place on the first day or two when they're moving into the Barn, all the crosses and church paraphenalia being continually moved out during the ep - great bit where Lemonhead's moving a large crucifix, goes 'Jesus Christ this is heavy. Shit, better hold in my goddamn swearing while I'm carrying this guy... Argh, I'm never gonna win.' - seeing the allegiances spring up, beginnings of things, Dutch getting seriously impressed by Claudette's style, Danny and Vic exchanging little smiles, Strike Team beginnings, and Danny's partner (the one trying to deny his gayness) staring at Lemonhead's nekkid butt in the locker room. Amusing that this is before Lemonhead got the nic. I'm going 'er, who?' when they intro him by his actual name. Plus the fact that the men's loos got stuffed up on the first damn day and the admin guy's promising the plumber's due in tomorrow. :snort: For those who don't watch The Shield, this is a running joke that the men's loos are continually taped up through the whole first series. Shall have to watch next week to see if they're *still* taped up. And aw, Dutch got his chair nicked again!
