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[minxy]

Because RL and fandom lines sometimes blur: met kres again, and this time we actually spent enough time together to stop discussing the U.S., theater, books and cooking etc, to actually get around to the odd fannish discussion. And Jensen Ackles is less than a year younger than I am, which makes me feel a great deal better about lusting after the dude just a little bit (I mean, he is awfully pretty).

In other news.

minervacat, who has just been impressing my socks off lately, has also written a really nice Harry Potter fic that is backstory for Remus and Sirius (and James and Lily) after graduation, before things went to hell. I adore Sirius/Remus backstory more than any other pairing in this fandom, and in this case, Sirius is particularly adorable in his puppiness, and Remus is being a worrywart and blindsided. It's just lovely. There is a Boy Who Never Goes Out, PG-13.

cjandre wrote a first time bdsm for John and Rodney, then followed it up with a nice awkwardness and coming to an understanding. Something New, which follows Something to Remind You. Both bdsm and NC-17.

I must admit that I was not really aware that there were people out there writing Dark Angel, but it's helping me remember what I really liked about the series--and forget where it fell down on the job. elishavah brings it all back to the best of the show. This is season two, and really nice Alec with a wonderfully loyal and sweet Original Cindy. And Max sleeping like a cat. Wake Up Call, set during Hello, Goodbye, gen.

Two ficlets:

paian wrote a Jack/Daniel piece where they hurt and they take care of each other and reach that tentative truce where Daniel gets to be right... but it's a long, slow hurt in S8, before Jack leaves, and I love/hate knowing what's coming. You Can Fall for Chains of Silver, NC-17, a too late to make the porn battle ficlet. Dog tags and senses and whiskey and fire and love.

[And you all need to go read her dark_gate fic Palimpsest too, just in case you haven't yet. It's glorious and awesome and gen and hurty and glorious.]

sugargroupie wrote a late Season 2 Farscape interlude: half-asleep and a moment where they realize they're on the same page, even though they still don't think they are most of the time. Aeryn/John, comfort in the denial, feels like canon. R, This Shared Discontent.

Five things from splash_the_cat: Five Resolutions Sam Carter Broke (for me yay!). Gen, and annoyingly similar to resolutions I've broken.

nialla42 has been writing snarky Breadbox Editions for favorite early episodes from Stargate (like Mystery Science Theater, if you're new to the series) and has just posted Absolute Power: The Breadbox Edition.

kellifer_fic posted a happy-sad little amnesia ficlet about Daniel and Vala, and who they would be if they forgot who they were. Sam's reactions are aching, Vala's wit is sweet and funny. Loss, PG.

I am reading: Superman Never Dealt With This Shit, by amireal, John/Rodney, NC-17.

And now? NOW? Now to choose between two wonderfully flist enabled television watching adventures-- Rome or Supernatural? Supernatural or Rome? How do I chooooooooooose?

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[sgflutegirl.livejournal.com]

I found out that Jensen Ackles is only 21 days older than me. *is excited*

Also, kinda cool, Jared Padalecki is 26 days younger than my brother.

If I haven't already told you, I love your recs!!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

I watched the pilot when it first aired, and I actually said to my Dad 'I don't think I can watch a show if I feel like I'm robbing the cradle appreciating the leads' and it turns out I'm not robbing the cradle! Go me!

(and aw, thanks! love the appreciation)

[wraith816.livejournal.com]

he is awfully pretty

And you, dear, have just won the award for BIGGEST UNDERSTATEMENT EVER.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

*hand flaps* But you see, I'm confused here! Because normally pretty is not really my thing, so wherefor cometh the lust? I ask you!

[destina.livejournal.com]

Well, if you're looking for a show with an active fandom, Rome isn't it. It's only just starting to pick up momentum. At least this year I won't be posting about it into a void, I suppose; that's a good thing. But oh, god, I love it so, so much. It's a fabulous show on every level. Supernatural, on the other hand, is my Thing right now. As anyone reading my LJ knows, heh. And I love it passionately because of the emotional porn that's emo-ing all over my TV every week, satisfying me on numerous levels, and there's a huge fandom surrounding it, and lots of people you know. But they are such different shows.

Decisions, decisions. *g*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Well, I'm only a few episodes behind in Rome, so it would be less work to catch up, but I watched Supernatural just last night with Kres, so I have it on the brain... and then the Farscape discs are due to arrive any day in the mail! And I only have the T.V. to myself until Thursday and then I'll have to SHARE!

*collapses in a melodramatic heap*

I did watch a terribly emo!Dean episode last night with kres. I think she did it on purpose. I kept saying 'why is Dean bad with kids if he helped *raise* Sam?' and she was all 'shaddup and watch the boys and if you're good I'll show you the one where Dean is afraid to fly.'

I feel so conflicted.

[sugargroupie.livejournal.com]

Well thank you for the rec (though the title of the story is This Shared Discontent). ;p

I vote Supernatural.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Oh gracious, what did I write???

*smacks self around a little bit*

Supernatural, huh? Noted.

[cofax7]

Oh, oh, oh! I know, I know! ::jumps up and down in her seat, waving excitedly::

I mean, c'mon, who can resist this? ::points at icon::

Plus, way more canon to play with, and much shorter hiatuses.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Hee! You're bouncing! Have you been eating sugar?

All these pretty DVDs everywhere. What I really want is to watch the gag reel, but kres says I musn't until I've actually seen the episodes. *sighs*

[delphia2000.livejournal.com]

Fortunately , I'm not into Supernatural and don't have to worry about lusting after youngsters. :o) Not that I'd lust after JA anyway because after all, I used to watch him on 'Days' when he was Eric and I didn't lust after him then. (He IS young enough to be my child!) However, I do understand the allure of the occasional pretty (and younger) man. It happens to the best of us. *snicker!* The very pretty man in my icon is 10 years younger than I am, but I'd still do him to the floor in a NY minute. ;o) In the end, I say let the mind play as it will. Have fun with your fantasies. Just don't go stalking them or hanging out at the stage door after their plays or stuff like that. What? *looks totally innocent*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Sooooo.... leaning towards the job in Vancouver for reasons having nothing to do with the job would be bad, then?

[lyr]

I think the only possible answer is Rome AND Supernatural.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Oh God, why didn't *I* think of that! BRILLIANT!

[rydra_wong]

Rome will wait for you until you've finished with SPN (that cheap hussy *g*).

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Rome loves me. I have only three episodes left until the season ender and then (I believe) the S2 opener tivo'd and queued up.

[barkley.livejournal.com]

Supernatural. The boys need you! And one year is good! I'm working on 8.

[cofax7]

::coughs:: 15. ::is only a little embarrassed::

But I'm only a year older than JDM! (And 9-15 years younger than John Winchester, depending on whose math you use...)

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

They do! They are so emo and woobie like! When they aren't throwing killer right hooks, of course.

[paian]

I'm in a somewhat similar situation viewing-choice-wise, although I think it may be Rome for me, because I'm pretty sure I'll fall hard for it, and while I do appreciate everything everyone's saying about SPN, it doesn't call to me the same way. Be interested to hear your ongoing responses to both.

Thank you so much for the recs! And ooh, a Kellifer fic I missed ... ::runs::

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Well, Rome I disliked initially, liked after three episodes and loved after six (which is exactly what everyone--being jenlev and Sal-- said would happen).

Supernatural I was meh about the pilot, watched three carefully kres-chosen eps and thought they were entertaining and pretty, then watched the last maybe quarter of the season when they really started hitting their stride and I have to say, this show is good. They had to get their sea legs, but it's good.

I have enough love to go around, I think. Need some new icons, though.

[rydra_wong]

.... ooh, you haven't seen any Rome?

[teand.livejournal.com]

Yay! Wonderful recs as always! Superman... even made me forget I was hacking my lungs out which is more than the antibiotics have been doing so thank you!

Jensen Ackles is less than a year younger than I am, which makes me feel a great deal better about lusting after the dude

Bwahahahahahaha! ::coughs:: Sorry. Your scruples (ethics? inate goodness?) do you credit. Fortunately for me, as I'm old enough to be his.. uh, Demi Moore... I have none.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

I'm old enough to be his.. uh, Demi Moore...

HA. That's awesome. And, to be fair, I was going to lust anyway, now I just feel less guilt about going against my type.

Superman was pretty hilarious, I have to say, although I can't believe Teyla gave up so quickly. I'd have been fighting to be close to the guy. MY BOY WITH MARVELOUS SUPERPOWERS.

I bet he could cure your cough too. Sex therapy!

[seanchaidh.livejournal.com]

Oooh, I feel your pain. Got hooked on Rome last week and haven't hte means to see it at home. Supernatural I just started for real last week but want to watch from the beginning. So... yeah.