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Bros AU (Hoes, maybe? Working title)

See, the main couple is comprised of the following characters:

1) uptight highly intelligent person who is incredibly self possessed to the point that they are entirely uncompromising in their identity and opinion

2) chiseled athletic person with a reputation of being "boring" (read: lunkhead) who is sex casual and not really looking to commit to anyone. Stuck in a career where they're not happy or fulfilled.

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Deciding who would fill which role is a little difficult, as the film is nuanced enough that there isn't a direct parallel for character tropes.

Like, the high powered corporate guy is actually the laid back guy, and the queer history educator is uptight and anxious.

So on one hand I could see Lena as the uptight advocate for queer history heading up a new lgbt+ museum, and Kara as the laid back gym bro... but Lena would also be the more corporate type, and I can easily see Kara as the passionate educator of a niche subject.

I guess it comes down to which arrangement is more interesting to me personally.

Which I think would be Kara as the museum director, who is out and proud and can't fathom anyone who wouldn't be. Lena would be the CEO of her family's company, out of necessity and duty rather than any particular desire.

Lena is the one down for threesomes and orgies, Kara is a little more buttoned up. Lena is actually quite fit and active, using exercise and sport as a way to decompress at the start and end of every day. Kara is bookish and prefers to be inside on the couch watching hallmark movies than watching or participating in sports. Kara is into artisinal cheese and farmers markets, while Lena's life holds a touch of glamour in it, thanks to the events she has to attend and the circles her family runs in.

Neither of them would have imagined themselves falling for each other's types, but here we are.

They meet in a nightclub, at a launch for a new dating app-- they think. It's not quite clear. Kara isn't exactly unstylish, but is definitely dressed down compared to Lena's true nightclub attire. There's a lot of skin and long ponytail, and Kara can't tear her eyes away, not even when Lena turns and catches her staring.

Lena approaches, and they get to talking. Lena isn't as lunky as Kara anticipates, and is actually quite snarky. They hit it off, but in a lull in their conversation, Kara looks away to buck up the courage to lean in and kiss, only to turn back and find empty space beside her. Lena has slipped away, seemingly vanished.

9, 18, 34 for the fanfic writer asks :)

9. What's a scene you wrote this year that you're particularly proud of?

Oh, probably therapy session 3 in Please Don't Let Me Be So Understood, which includes the sex talk AND the forehead breathing exercises. Really all of the therapy sessions in that one I'm very proud of, but I think I like that one the best.

18. Do you have a fic that you wish received more attention?

For this year, I'm going to go with Lessons in Foreign Diplomacy. I knew that one wouldn't get the numbers as some others because that particular type of historical fiction seems not to really bring people in, but I do really love it and I kind of wish the audience was there for a full sequel to it. Actually same goes for The Sky is Open!

34. What's the weirdest thing you researched for a fic?

I think the weirdest thing was probably looking up stuff about people surviving in lifeboats on the ocean (how long they did, experiences, etc) for Enemies of the Ocean. Other slightly unusual candidates include lots of artisinal cheeses for Will You Brie Mine? and details of 747 cockpits in the 1970s for The Sky is Open.

Thanks a bunch for sending these in!

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Frances Hardinge is a criminally underrated author. If you've never heard of her, I'm not surprised. Even though I'm in several fantasy book groups on Facebook with thousands of members, I've only ever seen one or two other members post about her. And yet, since I first read one of her books in 2020, I've bought every book she's published and read most of them.

Frances Hardinge, for those who've missed out, writes fantasy young adult books. Her books are extremely well written, romance free, unfailingly unique, and somewhat dark, all of which are qualities I find to be more and more rare in today's YA fantasy market (not to hate on YA, I've read tons of it). If you need a comparison, I would say aspects of her books remind me of YA/middle grade books by T. Kingfisher or Neil Gaiman.

If I haven't convinced you yet, here's a little preview of some of her books that I've read:

A Face Like Glass (my personal favorite): A girl named Neverfell lives in a world where people have to be taught how to show emotion in their facial expressions. She has to wear a mask at all times because, mysteriously, she naturally shows facial expressions and if people found out they would freak. If that's not unique enough, this society is underground and produces magical artisinal goods, such as cheeses, wines, and perfumes that can do some wild things. If that still hasn't convinced you, the book critiques the privelege of the wealthy, as in this world only the rich can afford to hire Facesmiths to teach them expression, while the poor languish along with one or two facial expressions for their entire lives.

Fly by Night and Fly Trap (these might have different titles depending on where you are in the world): In a world where reading is illegal and seen as revolutionary activity, Mosca Mye escapes her awful life with her aunt and uncle by forcing an infamous conman (Eponymous Clent, this world has cool naming conventions) to take her under his wing. Joining them is Mosca's only friend, Saracen, the murderous goose. Yeah, you read that right. Highlights of the series include a heartwarming found family tale, an accidental revolution, a city that literally changes its population, personality, and shape when day changes to night, and, of course, an extremely violent goose. I mean, if you've read Pratchett, Saracen the goose is basically the Luggage. There's more than one scene in these books where all hope seems lost, and Mosca is like, "I guess it's up to you now Saracen," and she just straight up lobs her goose at the enemy and he utterly wrecks their shit. If I recall correctly, this happens once during a pitched river boat battle over an illegal printing press.

The Lie Tree: Faith's father, who refused to recognize her potential as a scientist, mysteriously dies. Faith discovers a tree he kept hidden that grows when you tell lies and reveals secrets in its fruit. The bigger the lie you tell the world, the bigger the secret that will be revealed. You can imagine the chaos that eventually ensues. This book critiques gender roles and discrimination, and tackles both the dangers and the necessity of telling lies.

Cuckoo Song: When Triss wakes up after apparently falling in a lake, everything seems wrong. She's missing memories, she has an insatiable hunger, dead leaves are mysteriously appearing in her room, and her sister claims she's a monster. Triss must piece together what's happening to her before it's too late. This book deals with the complexities of life with overbearing parents, siblings who've been pitted against one another, and families that have been torn apart by tragedy.

Verdigris Deep (another one that goes by different titles): A group of friends are cursed by a well witch after they take some coins from her well. She forces them to work for her by granting her wishes. Working with the witch gives them powers, but the wishes are getting increasingly complex. Does that guy really want a motorcycle or does he want to be someone else? And if he wants to be someone else, does that mean what he really wants is not to exist at all? This book deals with issues of self worth, power and control, and toxic friendships.

She has a bunch of other great books as well. So if you're looking for a unique fantasy story with adventure and no romance, definitely check some of Frances Hardinge's books out!

All my haters become cheese graters at my artisinal cheese-making internship of success

makin plans to go on a week holiday with the sibling next year. im excited because its tasmania. haven't been for years!

im gonna buy so many artisinal cheeses

sometimes when i see the terrifying shit other vegetarians put on a perfectly good veggie burger i realize i am way too southern for most of them. y'all gonna put pineapple on a hotdog next? fancy-ass pizza with feta cheese and spinach? y'all gonna make me pay 35$ for some ~*~ fourmet artisinal~*~ mac and cheese with panko crumbs and like, i dunno hang on lemme google some overpriced steakhouses

gruyere and parsley???

i work at a small artisinal cheese shop and the shop is closed on monday so no customers. which means i can just rewrap cheese and eat cheese while watching mythic quest clips

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Kitchen Supply Artisinal Faceted Marble Board with Knife Cheese Service Board.

concept restruant all about grated cheese, shredded cheese, artisinally hand-ripped cheeses

you want to be mean to me? fine. let's see how you enjoy not being invited over to partake in the consumption of the epic artisinal cheese i ordered on amazon

I have enemies in London, but they're upper middle class. If I'm found shot dead, and the bullet they pull out of me is made of artisinal cheese... you know where to look

Hey Paris! Was wishing to bring all these cheeses in the trip back home :( this place produces the best in Paris. . . . #travel #paris #france #cheese #softcheese #food #foodporn #foodpics #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodie #artisinal (at Laurent Dubois - Meilleur Ouvrier de France Fromager) https://www.instagram.com/p/B67T6RfHrn0/?igshid=3j35sy98qyn2

Oh yeah

Sorry I've been gone for like a month and a half btw. I've been busy being a slave to capitalism but at a local farm🤷🤷

do you have any headcanons about what the cm college au cast would think is a perfect date?

btw i love ur writing so much!!

emily - she wants something casual & personal. she wants a night in where she can just hang out and have fun

jj - she’s more of a planner. something classic and cute like dinner and a movie

penelope - going to a cat cafe together, she pays more attention to the cats than her date

reid - both go to a bookstore together, pick out a book out for each other

derek - dinner. he pulls out the chair for you, he insists on paying the bill and you split dessert at the end

hotch - something thoughtful and well planned out, but he arrives late because he was caught up studying

rossi - he takes you to a run down bar where his buddy’s band is playing. it’s not good. then he asks you to come back to his place to smoke a j

elle - sit on the roof of her student house, drinking artisinal cocktails and stargazing

luke - go on a walk by the river together with roxy, you talk about anything and everything, he kisses you on the cheek goodbye

tara - the art gallery off campus hosts a poetry night and you go to drink free wine and cheese

bonus:

kennedy - watching the office and making microwave popcorn