1. By Manner, By Measure by ThrillingDetectiveTales

“Oberhauser is still alive,” Q explained, tapping at the keys. “The ring proves it. And it seems they were all part of one organization. Le Chiffre, Quantum, Sciarra, and your friend Mr. Silva.”

Bond’s mouth quirked. “My friend?”

“He certainly isn’t mine,” Q replied. “There was trace DNA from all of them on the ring. And do you know who links them all?” He looked up before Bond could reply and met the other man’s gaze over his shoulder, mouth curling just a little as he prodded, “Go on, give us a guess.”

“Him,” Bond rumbled ominously, voice low and black. Near to Q as he was it would only take a shift of weight from one foot to the other to bring their mouths together.

Madeleine felt herself flush faintly at the realization, but didn’t look away. How very interesting.

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dfshfjdsh i adore looking at their relationship through madeleine’s psych lady pov.

2. The Blue-Eyed Baboon: The Daily Mail Exclusive by christinefromsherwood (@christinefromsherwood)

AN EXCLUSIVE LEAK OF A SCALDING HOT NEW NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

Neighbour Atkinson reveals the Baboon’s shocking secret.

Neighbour Bird showed his anguish in detailing a ghastly encounter with the Baboon.

Neighbour Curry admitted to insomnia due to stress related to the Baboon.

Watch more on A Monkey Business: The Truth About the Blue-Eyed Baboon, A Netflix Documentary! Airs on April 10th, 2020

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And James Bond thought him ending up on the news when he blew up that Embassy was bad! Now his name is everywhere and they even made a Netflix documentary about him.

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the neighbours are hilarious and the format it was written in is so clever.

3. Mistletoe by dhampir72 (@dhampir72)

She sits down at her chair, coffee in one hand, folded paper in the other. She is just taking a sip when she opens the paper...and promptly spits her coffee back into the cup.

The paper reads:

James Bond

That can’t be right. It’s impossible. It has to be.

Right?

[For the Secret Santa assignment: "the POV of Q-Branch minion who was the unlucky one to be paired with Bond"]

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1. My thoughts, My heart, My soul by VarjoRuusu

Or: A year in the life of Q and Bond. An AU in which soulmates share a telepathic connection. Q figured it out months ago, but what does it take for Bond to finally realize that half the comments and conversations he's been hearing from Q are in his head, not over the comms? ONESHOT

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ahh this fic is so cute and i really love bond being the oblivious one.

2. Name on My Skin by therunawaypen

Everyone has the name of their soulmate written on their skin. And Q can't help but feel excited to learn that the James Bond written on his wrist is one 007.

It's a shame James doesn't know Q's real name. Things could have been simpler.

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this fic is less than 1k words long but i feel that it really manages to have a nice beginning, middle, and end without feeling like things are missing or too rushed.

3. One for Malice by Flantastic

Familiars find their humans soon after their birth and are thought to represent that person's soulmate. Thomas 'Q’ Carter's parents never understood why their son attracted a large wolf like Beelzebub. Meanwhile James Bond has spent his whole life accompanied by his tenacious barn owl, Archimedes.

When James is sent on a simple mission to observe a man recently added to MI6's watch list, Lyutsifer Safin, he discovers that an ex-MI6 employee Q is being held captive by him.

James is ordered to get Q back to London, but he soon begins to believe that there is more to Q than meets the eye.

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1. A Mountain That Has Been Moved by bankrobbery, melfice

There is something strangely threatening about the realization that he finds James Bond attractive.

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i adore the way q’s voice is written in this fic –– its grumpy resignation is so on point. also i nearly screamed when i read the second last scene. moneypenny coming through with her observations? yes.

2. Digging out the bullet by orphan_account

“You know, you’re not a very fun travel partner,” Q says. Really, how rude. “Most people would beg to differ,” Bond says. He’s sure Q will be able to figure out what he’s alluding to, but apparently it needs to be said out loud, because Q smirks, before he speaks again. “Oh. And what do you do with these people?” “I shag them,” Bond says. He’s not usually one to beat around the bush, when the question is this direct. Q, as expected, smiles like he already knew this would be the answer. “Well,” he says. “I don’t put out until the third date.”

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Bond and Q are on a mission, and sleep together. Things go on from there. Well... when Bond says sleeping together, it's not exactly what he usually means. It seems, to get there, they take the long way round.

Or: Bond is a bit messed up. Q is a bit in love with him. This may or may not be a good cocktail

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it’s a bond pov but i adore the way q pines in this fic. it’s characterised so well ––– he’s simultaneously playing defence for his heart, while at the same time he’s also kind of on the offence to break open the cage around bond’s.

3. delicate by conglomerade (@of-emrys)

Bond hit the icy water of the river below the bridge hard enough to forget the bullet lodged in his flesh, spilling blood. The cold of the water alone sucked all air from his lungs, any semblance of armor shattering the moment the projectile touched the earth.

Then there’s Q, replicating the same onset of shock with his eyes alone.

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1. The One Who Made Him Stay by JayPendragon

Twenty-one days after the Double-oh programme is reinstated, James Bond returns to MI6 with his Aston Martin and without Dr Swann. This is only the beginning of Q's problems.

A Spectre Fix-It. COMPLETE.

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i love the plot and the world building for this fic. there’s a bit of an ensemble cast and some original characters, but it works fantastically well and everything is just so easy to keep track of. you’re never reading the thing and going “who? when was this person introduced?” it’s just so good and the pacing is also fantastic.

2. people can surprise you (or not) by pdameron

“I’m not you, Bond. I don’t exactly have a technique for getting rich strangers to like me.”

“Just do your naive cute puppy thing, and they’ll be doting on you in no time,” Bond replies as he pulls up to the grand estate.

“My what?” Q asks incredulously. Bond doesn’t answer, simply giving him an indulgent smile. The fucker.

(or: 00q meets Gosford Park. Except not really.)

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it’s a mission fic, but it’s very light and more of a fun read. if you’re looking for something cluedo-esque, this is probably it.

3. Best Served Cold by christinefromsherwood (@christinefromsherwood), storm_of_sharp_things 

Bond isn't sure what he did to piss M off but it had to be really bad because now he's stuck liaisoning with Five undercover as an ice cream man on the Millennium Bridge.

(Or: 5 times Q gets free ice cream from Bond + 1 when he.... well, you'll have to read and find out, won't you)

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1. Kitty Kitty Bang Bang by soufflegirl91 (@soufflegirl91)

Bond’s done. The last mission was a wake-up call, he’s not up to par anymore. Moneypenny could have died. After weeks of moping, help comes from an unexpected quarter -- his balcony. The old ginger tom’s got a limp, torn-up ears and a scar above his left eye. He also likes tuna and is a very good listener.

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ahhh bond with a cat!!! i adore this fic so much!! i love the misunderstandings and the oblivious!bond <333

2. Breaking News by Anyawen

An impulse purchase in a Turkish street market leads James to introspective thoughts of the future. He finds himself willing to take a risk. As he prepares to return home to ask for the life he wants, a shocking bit of news sets him on a path of grief-fueled vengeance.

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i adore this fic from the way it starts to the way it ends. the premise is so well done and it totally left me on tenterhooks and i especially adore the ending.

3. a strange cowardice by voculae (northernMagic) 

Bond tells Q about the man of his affections.

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1. So If You Give by TheCatOnTheMoon

Bond gives Q things because of reasons. Q thinks that Bond completely misses the point.

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oblivious!q is my favourite trope, but pining!bond who doesn't know he’s pining is a close second

2. The Knight of the Blue Rose by SvengoolieCat

Once upon a time there was a faerie prince of the forests who loved a mortal knight of Albion. The prince was good-hearted and gentle, and once his heart was given, he would never waver. He longed to whisk the knight away to the lands of Faerie, but captive love is not true love, so he wooed the knight with clever gifts and help in his quests.

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it’s a fantasy au, and it’s so good. the writing style is quite whimsical and fairy tale-ish and i really enjoyed it.

3. Of Cats and Mortgages by SvengoolieCat (@svengooliecat)

“He did my job for me, killing his master,” Bond said. “He got around his feet and tripped him down a flight of stairs. Leaving him to get blown up with the rest of them seemed a churlish way to repay him.”

The cat chirruped agreeably, and washed a paw. Despite being brought from south Ireland in a bag, the feline looked well-cared for.

“You brought me a cat. A murder cat, owned by your villain du jour.”

In which Q is brought offerings of murder cats, keeps losing his pens to a certain kleptomaniacal agent, and is generally oblivious to/confused by Bond's attempts at catching his attention.

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