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Bucky, walking past a Barnes and Nobles: woah this place is still around? No shit

Peter: yeah there’s like a dozen of them in the city alone. They’re like, everywhere. Like there’s a monopoly.

Bucky, freezing: are you shitting me?

Peter: no…?

Bucky: Peter. The ‘Barnes’ in that name is a Barnes-Barnes. Like, my uncle.

Peter: you’re shitting me

Peter:… do your family was like-

Bucky: Peter, I had a car. In 35. In the depression.

Peter: right. Okay then. What do I do with this information?

Bucky: fuck if I know. I’m gonna make some calls and see if my stocks from 45’ are still floating around somewhere.

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-goes to ao3

-tries to continue fic

-"The archive is down for maintenance"

-sighs

-opens tumblr

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You should get an AO3 account

With the rise of AI and the well known epidemic of AI companies scraping Ao3 for training data most authors on Ao3 have locked down their fics to logged in users only. This is unfortunate for authors and readers. As an author I've noticed a steep drop in readership on fics restricted to logged in users and when recommending fics to my friends I've noticed that the folks without an account can't find the fics. The logged in users only toggle, not only keeps people without an account from reading a fic, but also from seeing its listing at all. More than 50% of fics I come across have this setting turned on. So, you should get an AO3 account. I know this seems daunting and unfair because it's an invite only system but, you can invite yourself through the homepage if you don't already have one, and in the past few years I've never heard of someone who requested an invitation through this method, not getting one. And for those of you who are hesitant because you don't write, that's okay. It's not weird at all to click on a commenter username and find that they have 0 works and 10,000 bookmarks. It might take a week for the invitation to actually show up, but I can almost guarantee you will get one, just keep an eye on your email. It's free to join and donations are optional. You'll have more to read if you have an account and maybe give your favorite author the chance to protect their work from AI without a loss of readership and feedback.

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hiii thank you for all your hard work in finding fics, i'm looking for some raven to fox neil with a very sassy or witty neil

Sassy Raven-to-Fox Neil Josten? Let’s hope the levels of sass in these fics are up to your standards! Just in case, here are also some of our previous posts with Raven!Neil fics for you to take a look. We’ve pulled out those fics we felt fit your criteria best, and have also included some of the more recently posted Raven!Neil fics. - S

Previous recommendations:

Raven to Fox Neil 1 here

More Raven to Fox Neil here

Raven!Neil to Fox here

Raven/Butcher!Neil to Fox here

Raven!Neil here

Raven!Neil befriends the Ravens here

‘Everything That Is, Casts A Shadow’ here (since updated)

If Freedom Had a Name by 1BubbleFish1 [Not Rated , 4702 words, incomplete, last updated Nov 2021]

What if Neil never became Neil Josten? What if his mother was caught before they even had the chance to run?

Nathaniel Wesninski was raised a knife fighter under his fathers watch, and was sent to the Ravens when he turned 10 just as was planned. One day Nathaniel is offered a deal he can’t refuse.

Freedom.

tw: violence, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced self harm, tw: implied/referenced torture

Through our memories, we live by Eli_Writes [Not Rated, 29920 words, incomplete, last updated Oct 2021]

It's been years since he saw the boy at the park. One day he was there and the next he was gone. But Andrew recognizes him nevertheless. Bright auburn hair and chilling blue eyes, fire and ice. Only now he's wearing a black jersey and he's glued to Riko's side.

or

Andrew and Neil meet as kids, but before the foxes find Neil Josten, the Ravens do.

tw: graphic depictions of violence, tw: implied/referenced rape/non-con, tw: child abuse, tw: blood, tw: murder, tw: panic attacks, tw: depression, tw: emotional abuse, tw: implied/referenced torture

I don't wanna die or fade away, I just wanna be someone by Red_Arting [Not Rated, 1524 words, complete, 2021]

“Hello Kevin”

Kevin lets out a sound reminiscent of a dying animal.

“N-Neil, how are you - how are… we- I thought you were dead”

Neil inspects Andrew’s knife before handing it back to the blonde. “He tried, I guess it didn’t stick”

ie: Neil is a Raven but gets adopted by the foxes anyways

Innominate by Major_816 [Rated E, 86731 words, incomplete, last updated Oct 2021]

An AU where Mary never got Nathaniel out. Instead, he became too invaluable of an asset to be killed off or 'gifted' to Tetsuji. Instead, he's raised with Ichirou and Jean as a part of Ichirou's inner circle.

He'd always had a knack for languages and lying and all the 'messy stuff' came easily enough when your father is called the Butcher of Baltimore. So Nathaniel became the Wraith. He was untraceable, unknowable, infalliable; a criminal fairytale.

When Kevin Day leaves the Nest, there's no better person to send.

tw: violence, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: implied/referenced nonconsensual drugging, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced torture, tw: murder, tw: kidnapping, tw: blood, tw: nightmares, tw: panic attacks

NB: In this fic Neil works for Ichirou and is sent by him to the Foxes

Sunrise, Nathaniel, and Death by orphan_account [Rated M, 30748 Words, complete, 2020]

They were not free, would never be free, but with the sun shining down on them and plane tickets tucked into Jean’s bag, it almost felt like the worst was behind them. It was an illusion of an idyllic alternate world, but it was an illusion Nathaniel would cling to with all the strength he had left. No, they were not free, and never would be, but it was a start.

tw: homophobia, tw: past rape/non-con, tw: violence, tw: gun violence, tw: murder, tw: blood/gore, tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: scars, tw: explicit language, tw: panic attack, tw: self harm, tw: alcohol

Oops, you think I’m in love. That I’m sent from above. (I’m not that innocent). by thegirlwiththeprettybrowneyes [Rated E, 36704 words, complete, 2019]

"I'm not a math problem." Neil looked Andrew up and down. He was cute when he wasn't smiling like a maniac.

"I'll still solve you." Andrew replied, voice deep and husky.

Neil cocked his head, a slow smile snaked it's way across his face. "Not gonna lie, that's kind of hot."

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AU where Neil's past went more than a little differently.

tw: blood, tw: murder, tw: explicit sexual content, tw: violence

NB: Neil is not a Raven, but works for Ichirou in this one. You’ll find plenty of sass though!

‘Hold each other’ by exactly13percent [Rated E, collection, complete, 2018]

ch. 24 - 31 Go or Go Ahead (35149 Words)

Raven!AU: There are many parts to play when you are a Raven. Riko’s pet plays a part. Nathaniel plans Kevin’s escape and Neil—well, Neil always steps onto the court, prepared to die.

tw: violence, tw: implied/referenced torture, tw: DID, tw: panic attacks, tw: attempted rape, tw: implied/referenced abuse

Neil, huh? by Frenchie (Fauks) [Rated M, 49534 words, incomplete, last updated Oct 2016]

Andrew meets Raven!Neil

tw: drug use, tw: alcohol, tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: violence, tw: racist references, tw: blood

A switchblade is my preferred weapon by badacts [Rated M, 150134 words, complete, 2016, locked]

The Foxes take on an injured Kevin Day, and get a Raven-trained backliner with a point to prove into the bargain.

tw: abuse, tw: violence, tw: rape/noncon, tw: nonconsensual drug use, tw: knives, tw: blood, tw: withdrawal, tw: nightmares, tw: ptsd, tw: vomit, tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: scars, tw: murder

Nathaniel Wesninski meets Aaron Minyard by @jostenjorts [tumblr, 2021]

In all fairness, Nathaniel was looking for Andrew after the shorter male had threatened him with a knife

All because he showed up to see Kevin and all Andrew saw was a “Raven Bitch Boy”

Art

heated argument comic by @aymmidumps [tumblr, 2020]

“We’re going to kick the Raven’s asses” comic by @ikusabas [tumblr, 2017]

No one warned me about Neil’s levels of sass art by @ffreire-frogs [tumblr, 2020]

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here’s the closeted furries “hey man… can u bum me a cig” and “the one uncle nobody invites to the family reunion but SOMEONE keeps telling him where it is anyways”

if you want an idea of what john is like, imagine hau from pokemon sumo

ALSO the ppl who kept asking me for trans thomas art, HERE he’s trans in this au (; 

ft John:

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Nothing quite like writing and posting a new chapter for a fic you haven't updated in like 9 months and wondering if anyone will read it.

Its like- Am I giving a gift to those who enjoyed this or Am I just screaming into a void?

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Fandom is so different now and it’s becoming un-fun with how quickly shit moves.

I just want to enjoy things. I don’t want to have to play a game of Artist-Race that seems to be afoot lately.

Ya’ll eat up fandoms, leave artists and writers bone dry and then move on so fucking quickly then fucking wonder where all the Good Fandom Stuff is.

Idk Maybe cherish some things for longer. Reblog stuff. Interact with people. Comment and share.

Fandom is Capitalism now and I’m not being nuanced.

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craziest thing about jerejean is that the stress smoker of the relationship is somehow not the french bisexual guy

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I love Jean so so much. Five years in hell and still his favorite color is that of his lovers eyes and the garden he tended to after he chose to heal. Five years in hell and still he cares enough to ask if Cody was safe. Five years in hell and still he put rainbows on his list of miracles, and open roads, and friends, and fathers. Five years in hell and still he wants to grow a peach tree. Five years in hell and still "Stupid, beautiful Kevin" and "not your capacity for unkindness but how fiercely you fight against it" and "Jean moved without thinking, pressing a close-mouthed kiss to her temple the way she did whenever she thought he was unraveling."

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saw a guy at the gym last night who looked exactly like i imagine neil and when i asked my bf what he thought of the guy he said he was "giving american psycho vibes" which i think would actually be a stranger's reaction to neil

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snow really convinced himself lucy gray didn't love him (after she wrote a whole song about him and tried to run away with him) and then forty years later told sixteen year old haymitch abernathy that dying in the arena would be dodging a bullet compared to loving a covey girl. top 10 situationships gone horribly wrong

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how do y’all think haymitch felt when katniss came back to him all “i want wiress, beetee, and mags as allies” in catching fire? hand-picking his two and a half men(tors)!!

“of course you do” as his response now means so much more bc he’s not just exasperated he’s like “you really are me with a braid”

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Ok, so I know we make a lot of jokes about how gay the Trojans are, but after reading tgr… that’s totally on purpose

There’s a reason that Rhemman respects Wymack so much, and it’s that they’re doing the same thing. Where Wymack has made a team that’s a haven for kids who need a second chance, Rhemman has made one that’s a safe space for queer athletes.

Rhemman’s quieter about it, in part because he can be, and in part for the safety of his kids, but it’s the same thing Wymack’s doing. And while he might not be as outspoken about it, he’s absolutely putting out the signals for those who might need to know. Just look at who his captains are. Jeremy, who’s had a lot of attention for being unsubtly gay. And Xavier, a trans man who has transitioned while vice-captain and isn’t trying to hide it.

And if his two captains weren’t a loud enough signal that his team was a safe space, you have the team’s reputation. They’re known for being nice to everyone. Anyone who joins this team knows what standards they’re going to be held to and can guess that bullying won’t be tolerated within the team. More than that, the team’s reputation doesn’t just mean safety at home, it also acts as a shield for its players. It’s well established that almost no one beefs with the Trojans and going after one of their players is a taboo. (Yes Jean is the exception here, but the more entrenched in the team he gets the more it’ll be true for him too).

Rhemman has gone out of his way to make a space as safe as possible for queer athletes. And for those who need it, he’ll show them it’s possible to live a happy fulfilled life by modeling it for them. Rhemman and Wymack are two sides of the same coin.

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Haymitch and his ducklings

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What about when JC comes out to Kelly? How would they adapt the nicknames they had for JC's dead name to JC? Would they be more adult-y because the ones they had at 5 years old and followed JC as they grew up no longer fit? Or would Kelly be so worried about making their sibling uncomfortable/ being cut off from one of their only decent family members that they only used JC/ Jennifer Charles for ages until one day a totally new nickname slipped out. Would Kelly be worried about having made JC uncomfortable until JC reassures her it's fine? Or would they spend ages brain-storming new nicknames over a coffee? Annoying the customers around them any time either of them suggested something stupid and burst out laughing?

Guys what nicknames do you think Kelly has for JC? I mean obviously they’re siblings so it has to be whatever annoys them the most

Jennie? Charlie? Jen-Char? Jair Conditioning unit (bc y’know AC)

Actually knowing how siblings are it’s 1000% Jair-Conditioning unit, or some other Butterscotch-Crinklecutification of their name

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My favourite Cafae late quotes, in no particular order:

1.

Bob: [...] are you a virgin?

Nicole: No

JC: Yeah, can confirm

2.

[Drek asking what an enforcer is]

JC: It's a name for a lot of under the table jobs-

Amyth: We beat people up, dear

3.

Bob: What threw both of us of is that you brought your actual child in

Husnia: Why wouldn't I, you're no threat.

4.

Yarn Granny: What's it called again? SMUT!

5.

JC: Here's my two weeks notice

Bob: I don't accept this

6.

Cyrus: I know it's not a particularly high bar, but thanks for not selling me to a cannibal goat man

Bob: You're welcome

7.

[after talking about the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus being real]

Drek: I guess we better make coffee and pastries for bigfoot

Cyrus: Dont be silly, he's just an urban legend

8.

Drek: Im gay

Rethu: FUCK!

9.

JC: Can I go back to being a miserable drug addict who doesn't care about people or feelings?

Cyrus: You can. But we'd all be very disappointed in you

10.

Bob: Welcome to CaFae Latte, where the new motto is 'come for the coffee, stay for the tea. On another note, im no longer letting my ward choose what to put on our merch.

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like i'm sorry but we as a fandom have to stay firm on our anti-AI values. we cannot suddenly start giving AI a pass when it's something we "want to see" like destiel kisses. it's not suddenly fine. we're not going to start using AI to make fanfic scenes come to life or audio AI to make characters "say" stuff we want to hear. you have GOT to be firm on your anti-AI stance. if you start making exceptions then suddenly anything will fly. fandom is for real art and creations made by real people. no AI fanfics. no AI art. no AI rendered "bonus" scenes. no AI audio. none of it has a place here.