Morning Will Find You Safe and Warm

Inmates - [WHR - Robin & Michael; G]

2014-10-28T20:05:20Z

They’re at the well, again, sitting back to back and not really talking. Or rather, they’re texting each other, because the way Raven’s Flat is structured, even whispers echo up to the shadowy rafters.

It’s all very mundane stuff, but Robin seems like she’s happy, and Michael doesn’t want to get in the way of that. She always has that sad look after all, like it’s been years since she’s seen the sun. He can kind of relate.

133tHaX94: did they srsly not have a TV at the convent?

vestavivere: No, but I didn’t know I was missing anything. We learned to use computers in class, and that was exciting. It wasn’t anything like what you can do with them, though.

133tHaX94: It’s probably better that you didn’t. I wonder what Italian kids cartoons are like. I’ve heard European kid shows can get amazingly weird.

vestavivere: We’re in Japan. I think they’ve got the pop culture war won already.

133tHaX94: You say that, but how do you really know?

vestavivere: Hello Kitty, Godzilla, Mario – I don’t even know what they’re in, but I’ve heard of them.

133tHaX94: Fair enough

They both giggle and look at each other. It’s ridiculous, and yet it works, in this time, in this place. She’s the best sort of friend anyone could have asked for, locked down in an isolated office building on the fringes of Tokyo.

And her observation is an example of another reason he likes hanging out with her—like him, she’s also an outsider. Everyone in the office is Japanese, and they all understand the rules, can pick up on the subtle social cues that make Japanese society run smoothly. Robin is always apologizing for little things, and Michael catches himself doing it, too. He watches the other people on the team look at each other subtly to decide which one of them is going to pick up the slack, and quietly take care of it.

Amon taking Robin to get her eyes checked, is a perfect example of this, Michael decides. He saw the problem, took the appropriate steps and saved everyone from further embarrassment or collateral damage. Robin has mentioned being thankful, but she is always incredibly awkward when it comes to talking about Amon. It’s obvious to Michael why that is, but he keeps it to himself, knowing his own tendency to crush on anyone who lowers themselves to conversing with him.

He supposes he’d still get pitying looks from everyone in the office regardless of his social clumsiness, because of his situation. It’s his own fault for being nosy, for being lazy enough to let himself get trapped. Hacking isn’t magic; he could have just as easily have been picked up by the government and put in jail somewhere. If he’s stuck here, at least the STN-J is exciting.

His phone’s text alert buzzes again.

vestavivere: Amon just texted me. It looks like he’s found a lead.

133tHaX94: Oh, okay, you should go. I’ll clean up yr stuff for you. It’s not like I’m going anywhere except upstairs.

Robin turns and puts her hand on his shoulder as she stands up, looking down at him with her big green eyes. Michael has to keep himself from gaping in surprise, though his eyes widen a little.

“Thank you,” she says, offering one of her rare smiles, before she hurries for the entrance.

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One Way To Liven Up A Party - Legend of Korra;Tahno

2014-10-22T04:45:21Z

Title: One Way To Liven Up a Party
Character/s:Tahno, Desna, Eska
Rating: T
Words: 422
Summary: The Glacial Spirits Festival hits a lull just as Tahno runs into Eska and Desna. Lucky for him that he can bend again, though that probably won't be enough once he opens his big mouth.

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Plans For Passage - Yuletide 2013

2014-10-22T04:27:45Z

Title: Plans For Passage
Words: 7766
Rating: G
Summary:

On Oban, Jordan is learning a great deal about his new role and is deciding how he wants to move forward, but there's one thing he really wants to do first - to see Eva again. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Rick finds himself caught in the middle of a fight between Eva and Don, as they test out her new star racer, and Eva grapples with difficult choices which could affect everyone's future.

For Runespoor.

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Think Twice Before You Go - Cowboy Bebop; Jet/Faye - For NPT 2014

2014-10-22T04:22:12Z

Think Twice Before You Go
Words:2522
Rating: G
Summary: Jet doesn't want Faye to leave, but saying as much isn't easy.

For vtn.

Title is from the John Lee Hooker song, which is definitely worth listening to: http://youtu.be/mEgOQHpvVtw

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Origami - Jukebox 2014

2014-10-22T04:16:09Z

Title: Origami
Words: 1463
Rating: G
Summary: Tama took everything she was, that's all Origami knows.

For broadcastdelay.

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Let Me Tell You The Song of This Town - Jukebox 2013

2014-10-22T04:11:05Z

Title:Let Me Tell You The Song of This Town
Words: 5058
Rating: G
Summary:

When the witch Aohe comes across a strange isle in her travels, and rescues one of its inhabitants, she knows she must return. To see her friend again and to free him and his people from an ancient curse, whatever the price.

Based on the song "The Ocean" by Dar Williams, for ViaLethe.

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Dear Yuletide Writer Letter - 2014

2014-10-22T03:41:22Z

Greetings writer of mine, and thank you for generously offering your time to write me a story this Yuletide! I always look forward to the excitement surrounding this fest, and getting to read everyone's stories even when I am not able to participate. I'm so glad someone else out there shares enjoyment of at least one of these fine canons I have listed, which I would like for you to tell me more about in your story!

I do have some general likes in terms of content and tropes, and these include:

mission fic, battlefield romances, workplace romances, enemies or rivals to lovers; age-difference or mentor/student pairings; ust, resolved ust and hurt/comfort; slice-of-life, humor, or general shenanigans; long-term relationships, future fic; found families; magic, magic-users, fantasy, magical creatures, myth & legend

And here are a few topics I'd rather not read about:

rape/non-con; character death; a/b/o dynamics; character bashing; pregnancy and/or children;

If you're in the mood for writing smut, I am also okay with that, but except for Space Dandy, where I don't care if you go full on tentacles and alien sex pollen type stuff, I'd prefer it to be relatively vanilla.

Now, with no further ado, I present to you my requests below the cut, with the caveat, of course, that these are all optional details:

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Trick or Treat 2014 Exchange Letter

2014-09-19T03:22:37Z

Greetings, fellow fan! I'm so excited about this exchange, and I'm so happy you share one of my beloved fandoms.

You have five choices here, and I'd love to get fic from any one of them - though in the case of Saga I have also included the option for art (I would love for someone to draw me The Will and The Stalk together). I am open to tricks(spooky and scary) or treats(fluff and smut) for any of these.

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