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sophiesjunkblog · 4 months

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Sanders Sides/Leverage AU

So, I'm watching "Leverage" (2008), and Parker says a thing that reminds me of Logan. Now, I know that initially it would be super obvious that Logan would be the Brain, in Nate Ford's role. However, I have decided we're doing this my way, and that means I can build a whole AU off of the one thought.

Elliot Spencer/Hitter - Janus. I think that he really fits with the gray morals and quiet but strong connection to the cause. He has such a confusing background, and a lot of surprising skills he's picked up over the years that he enjoys using when he crafts his many, many intricate cover stories ("It's a very distinctive-"). He is good at infiltrating organizations as he just blends in until it is his time to strike. Besides, I think he would really love to throw people off by pretending to lean heavily on a cane or crook and then just spinning it around and smacking someone in the face.

Alec Hardison/Hacker - Virgil. I know this is very stereotypical with the whole "antisocial tech person" idea, but if it fits, it fits. Virgil is a genius at tracking people down, partially due to his over-attention to body language and speech/writing patterns, but he also enjoys hacking into security and traffic cameras to people-watch without the chance of them seeing him on his down time. He probably does less semi-grifting and is all remote if he can help it, but Janus definitely balances that out.

Sophie Devereaux/Grifter - Roman and Remus. Now, as much as I absolutely love Janus as the obvious choice for this role, I have my reasons. The twins being twins would give them so much more versatility, and be very funny at times. They can be both the elite socialite and the hardcore convict, at the same time! I think they probably work with Janus on occasion, though, similar to Parker and Sophie's relationship, and try to teach Logan some tips, at least so he won't be so suspicious when doing simple things like ordering coffee.

Parker/Thief - Logan. He's Been Through Some Things, operates by his own rules, and is extremely good at what he does. He probably hates doing the grifter stuff, though, and is very much uncomfortable to the point of stabbing and diving off a balcony to get out of it. He doesn't need to be good with people, he's good at stealing things. He struggles a little with identifying and communicating his emotions, but he really does care for his team. Slightly oblivious at times, but fully committed.

Nate Ford/Mastermind - Patton. He's a dad, and a dad to his team! He's got a bit of an issue processing (repressing) his strong emotions, and he struggles with the morality of being a thief when the "good guys" in his life turn out to be not so good. He probably really has a crisis with going to jail, but eventually is able to see things in a little less black and white. If he can help one person be safe, one child be with their parents, one family find peace, it's worth it.

I just really like the idea of them all living together and committing crimes for the good of society. It is a very good "buddy show" situation and their theoretical interactions make me smile. I'm just a huge sucker for Good Friendship Dynamic Teamwork :)

ALSO

In double-checking to see if anyone else did this, I was reminded that @ironwoman359 has also done a "Leverage" AU! I was very excited to see it, so go check it out for a different spin on things :)

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sophiesjunkblog · 5 months

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Idea - Sanders Sides "Psych" (2006) AU

Janus - Lassiter

Juliet - Patton

Vick - Virgil

Woody - Remus

Now, I know you're wondering who would be Shawn and Gus, as they are the main characters. I say to you, the roles are shared by Logan and Roman. I'll use a version of the first episode as an example:

Logan and Roman are hanging out, talking, when Logan makes a quick call to the police station with an anonymous tip. Janus, who is on the other end, realizes that this number has called in a suspicious amount of anonymous tips, and requests for the caller to come to the station. Logan, confused, goes, and Roman comes with him.

When they get there, Janus accuses Logan of being a criminal, and Roman quickly covers for him by saying he's psychic. The two of them have a typically comical argument about this when Janus goes to get his partner, as Logan doesn't believe in psychics and resents being associated with them; Roman resents Logan apparently preferring to be arrested.

When Janus comes back with Patton, Logan is resigned to keeping up the charade until they can be released. Patton, of course, is incredibly excited about meeting a "real psychic", and his support bolsters Roman to start making more and more claims about Logan's "prodigious abilities", until Patton exclaims that maybe the psychic can help them with a case they're stuck on. Roman (enthusiastically) and Logan (hesitantly) agree, and as they work on the case, Virgil shows up, asking why there are civilians on their investigation.

Janus starts in on how he didn't want them and still thinks they should arrest them, but he is drowned out by Roman and Patton explaining that the psychic and his "assistant" are being consulted on the case. Virgil is about to order them off (and possibly to be detained) when Logan, who was not paying any attention to the argument, interrupts with the most promising lead thus far, so Virgil relents, but parts by saying they are still being held under suspicion.

The episode continues, and Logan and Roman solve the case (with Logan providing the near-photographic memory and precision, as well as most of the worry over continually lying to the police, while Roman provides the classic Shawn charisma, easily imagined half-truths, and cavalier attitude toward the rules). After a bit, they meet Remus, the extremely weird but somehow eerily competent coroner!

Janus continues to not believe a word the dynamic duo say, but infuriatingly can't hold on to a shred of evidence, while Patton seems to trust them implicitly. Virgil lets the two pseudo-detectives become regular consultants (especially after Roman sets them up a mostly legitimate business), but is still delightfully snarky and skeptical (whether he actually believes all that "psychic" racket is yet to be seen).

Other than this, who knows!

Is Thomas Shawn's dad?

How does Juliet's brother figure into this?

Mr. Yang? (And, come to think of that, Mary Lightly?)

Despereaux?

I surely don't have a clue. It's your problem now.

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