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Mechanical Feelings
Jul. 19th, 2021 11:05 pmdelayed because me reading about more CW shenanigans + Joss jossing his own progressive cred, but we all knew that already. and then I had to decide on outfits.
Also, I'm writing from his PoV but I don't like younger Xander as much. This took probably about 3 hours to post because I really am not sure about this one. I really like some of the dialogue and stuff, but as much as I usually like writing these characters, that's not 100% true in this case. I like older 'having been forced to deal with his shit' Xander. Maybe teenagers are less aware of themselves being jerks (or less able to stop themselves for being jerks). Or maybe I've just been reading too much about Joss. I hate saying this, but at least something will go wrong in the next installment so he'll have bigger issues than his own insecurities. That being said, saying no to being a Dilgar is a correct decision. Also, yes, Xander, I have actually heard and participated in a pocket rant, because I love my pockets and everyone should be able to have pockets if they want them. Which is actually also kind of a metaphor as well as a real-world issue if you think about it.
Main Points:
Buffy/Babylon 5 AU (same as The Ushari): Agents of Chaos AU
Chapter Summary: The costumes come together.
Word Count: 1971
Rating: Teen
Spoilers for up until halfway through Season 4 of Babylon 5 + the Technomage Trilogy Books (it's quick but it is kind of a major spoiler).
Warnings: Milder and more self-aware than the show but Xander's definitely still got some issues to work on (generally slight sexism), Ethan is still a bit of a creep
Also, I'm writing from his PoV but I don't like younger Xander as much. This took probably about 3 hours to post because I really am not sure about this one. I really like some of the dialogue and stuff, but as much as I usually like writing these characters, that's not 100% true in this case. I like older 'having been forced to deal with his shit' Xander. Maybe teenagers are less aware of themselves being jerks (or less able to stop themselves for being jerks). Or maybe I've just been reading too much about Joss. I hate saying this, but at least something will go wrong in the next installment so he'll have bigger issues than his own insecurities. That being said, saying no to being a Dilgar is a correct decision. Also, yes, Xander, I have actually heard and participated in a pocket rant, because I love my pockets and everyone should be able to have pockets if they want them. Which is actually also kind of a metaphor as well as a real-world issue if you think about it.
Main Points:
Buffy/Babylon 5 AU (same as The Ushari): Agents of Chaos AU
Chapter Summary: The costumes come together.
Word Count: 1971
Rating: Teen
Spoilers for up until halfway through Season 4 of Babylon 5 + the Technomage Trilogy Books (it's quick but it is kind of a major spoiler).
Warnings: Milder and more self-aware than the show but Xander's definitely still got some issues to work on (generally slight sexism), Ethan is still a bit of a creep
