One Rule on the Citadel

Did you know that AO3 allows fics with homicide in them? There’s a whole tag for Major Character Death and even more tags so you can find exactly what kind of character death you want to read. 

a new reality tv show called So you think you can write Doctor Who

so I reread my own fanfic the other day, and surprisingly — I actually really enjoyed it, so here it is for everyone!! it's giving off major summer vibes, or at least that's how it feels to me

sam not trusting john much in the beginning, even though his grandfather mandated that he keep this liechtenstein hidden. understanding that there must be politics behind the decision but irritated that it falls on him to entertain yet another pampered noble who's only being half-decent to them as long as it's convenient. hitting john with a fair amount of snark the first few times they speak. as they get to know each other, growing more and more convinced that john is a kind man capable of caring about others even when they're different than him, off of having a good heart and principles. becoming companionable with john the way we see in-game as the trust grows, to the point that there's finally conversation and banter and mutual comfort and respect. and hoping that his actions speak louder than words, then. that it's understood the wariness wasn't personal and that the less charitable of his comments are implicitly forgiven in this new friendship they've struck up. starting to believe they've moved on for good the more he sees how genuinely fond john seems of him, the way john seeks him out and is always in such high spirits around him.

one has you making posts like "okay but if the author UNDERSTOOD the POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS of the story they were telling, and leaned into it, it would actually be a really interesting exploration of..."