#which also accounts for mario and peach being ace

[davidthetraveler]

David’s Fic-Rec Friday:  2019/11/22

Hey guys.  Who’s ready for some reading.

Before we get started though, a quick warning.  A fair number of today’s entries are rather dark and contain some less positive themes.  So please take care of yourselves and double check any content warnings and tags on these stories to make sure you won’t be triggered by them.

With that said, let’s get started.

Virgil’s Basically a Cat by temporaryistemporary (Tumblr Account Unknown)

Set in @sugarglider9603‘s Mario AU, this is a simple story about the Princes (Roman and Patton as Daisy and Peach respectively) discovering their boyfriends’ (Logan and Virgil as Mario and Luigi respectively) incredible jumping ability.  And all because Virgil has some surprisingly feline tendencies, especially when it comes to danger and surprises.  There are mentions of Deceit as Bowser and an attack on the castle, but otherwise it’s just good clean fun.  And you don’t have to be familiar with the AU to enjoy it.

Strong by AidenJail (aka @therubyjailcell)

Another AU, this one set in @sugarglider9603 and @ask-spiderverse-virgil‘s Spiderverse AU.  Again, you don’t have to know all the details of the AU to appreciate this story, though it does help to know that Thomas is like an Older Peter Parker and is training the other four, Logan, Patton, Roman, and Virgil, in their own Spider-Man-esque abilities.  In this one, Roman starts distancing himself from the others after he loses control on a mission and badly injures a perp.  Between his own guilt and anger and the others’ disapproval, he starts down a dark path, leading to a terrible confrontation.

This story features graphic depictions of violence, anger and betrayal, and some very dark mindsets, including mentions of death and murder.  It does have a happy ending though.  But seriously, please look after yourselves and tread carefully with this one.

How much Farther is my Window to Freedom? by moonwarrioryt (aka @moonwarrioryt)

Another darker story, this one is the introduction to what I’m hoping is going to be a very interesting story.  In this medieval AU, Virgil has been imprisoned in his own home by his abusive father for years.  But now he’s finally managing to escape to freedom, whatever that might be.  There’s no direct depiction of abuse, though there are plenty of references and implications, and it does allude to a dark tragedy in the past, though it’s not really portrayed in much detail.  And if you can get through that, it is a surprisingly deep and emotional portrayal, and definitely worth your time.

i don’t wanna see you again, ever by rottingmolars (aka @insanegoldie2)

The third and final dark entry in this week’s batch.  This one tells the story of a young Logan coming to terms with his sexuality and his parents’ homophobia, and the kind pastor’s son, Patton, who helps him through it, first as a friend, and then as his boyfriend.  There is talk of conversion therapy and rampant homophobia, as well as religious material.  But it also features a christian pastor who is a staunch LGBTQ+ ally, which makes this Christian Bi-Ace quite pleased.  Give this one a look, if you can, and I promise you won’t be disappointed.

the comfortee becomes the comforter by shesthemuscle (aka @creativemoxiety)

We’re gonna end this week’s recommendations on a high note.  Specifically, a very sweet Moxiety note.  Virgil is used to being the one who needs comfort from Patton.  But after a bad nightmare, Virgil finds himself being the one giving comfort, and having a major personal epiphany about himself and his relationship with Patton.  Heartfelt and sweet, and absolutely happy-tears inducing.  Absolutely worth your time and tissues.

*****

I’d also like to take this chance to start a new segment of this weekly post:  this week’s Featured Famder Fic-Writer.  And our first featured author is:

Tori_Aoshiro (aka @torisfeather)

This talented French and American author makes it their mission to provide french translations of Sanders Sides stories for our French-speaking famders.  It’s sometimes easy to forget that Thomas’ fans are spread all around the world, and many of them don’t speak English as their first language, if at all.  So I salute Tori and the work they and their fellow translators are doing.  Keep it up, Tori.  I know you’ll make us all proud.

*****

Welp, that’s that.  I hope you guys enjoy these stories.  And remember to show these authors your love with some kudos, some comments, and maybe even a bookmark or two.  Also, if you’d like to see previous recommendations, or find out more about my Fic-Rec Friday Project, you can find all of that over on my Fic-Rec Friday Masterpost.  And if you’d like to be added to my Fic-Rec Friday Tag List, or if you’re already on the list and you’d like to be removed, feel free to let me know.

In any case, I hope you all have a great weekend, and happy reading!

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