I have so much to say about this omg. First of all, this is an amazing AU and I’m LIVING for it! The chain as Mafia members is massive galaxy brain- especially when they’re running the show and a good portion of underworld. Though, if they keep this up I’d imagine they’d end up ruling it as some point or another. Either way, it’s very on brand for the Yandere Chain, motives and all.
Now, listen, I have questions. You’ve mentioned the Biggoron sword, The Master Sword and Fi, and the initial Idea Post™️: with Times Ocarina (and isn’t that a terrifying thing-) and the boys with their “strange items.” So, I’m asking is: do they have all their items? Like Wild and his Sheikah slate (does that even work?) and Legend with his arsenal. How well does everyone’s magic work? Can Legend turn into Wolfie? Hyrule heal? There was the insinuation that there is some magic with the Master Sword, Fi, etc but ???? Are these questions that will, hopefully (and by the gods to I hope), will be answered as you go??
I’minvested.
But, for this piece can I say I’m?? In love?? Meeting Time first was a solid move on everyone’s part. He’s the Boss, after all but I got a laugh and highkey suspicious at the “so please, relax” because the first thing I thought of was “said the devil” as soon as I read it. He was so polite and kind, but I knew damn well what this man was doing. You don’t get into the position he’s in without some manipulation. Wouldn’t be surprised if now he’s got people watching our girl.
And then for everyone else?? *chefs kiss* the scenes with Legend, Wind, Wild and Twilight were amazing. The first three are literally unloading a body and arguing while Twilight mentions he’s got on in pieces in his trunk. The casual cruelty is astonishing, truly. Phenomenal. Drives in the point that, yes, they’re in another world, but their methods are still very much the same. Then there’s Wars with his own soldiers, Hyrule and Four essentially shutting down, and Sky trying to be logical and eventually going to sleep? Amazing.
I also really loved the fact that there’s… branches. Each Chain member has their own thing (I’m also interested in that topic. Gliphy please I gotta know-), but Time is the Boss. Much like the original dynamics because he was the oldest and the one willing to take the reins.
Speaking of that, people are now talking. The maids, the soldiers, anyone who saw them and know of the Text know that something big happened. I wonder how that’s gonna go down.
Gliphy, please this is amazing. I don’t have words right now my brain is big stupid but ugh your writing jajansiwbhew
I’m… going to make a prediction. and I’m not sure if this is right, or entirely plausible.
but I was looking at the way this gifset lays out the shots of Guy Dexter in the trailer–specifically the shot of Anna and Daisy walking away from him all giggly–and it hit me again that I don’t think the shot of Guy Dexter touching Thomas is unequivocally, unobjectionally meant as a pass at him. yes, it’s affectionate, but people can be affectionate, and there’s a whole character trope of Flamboyant Theatre Person (gay or not) who is touchy feely over the top with people. and that + the indulgent look on his face in the second gif got me thinking.
what if Guy Dexter has an offscreen long-term partner? I know it’s a bit early for the real golden age of cinema, and I’ll admit that era isn’t my forte, but the idea of a gay actor in this era whose image as a sex symbol is heavily pushed by the studio as a cover for his private life isn’t at all outrageous. the last movie introduced Thomas to a gay social scene, and it would actually be a great progression to have this one introduce him to a gay mentor figure who can model a long term relationship. and I actual do trust the writers to handle that in a sensitive way, as opposed to the monogamy/nonmonogamy thing which I know a lot of people are leery of.
In that context, the chest touch could actual be something totally different. For example… Thomas sharing a gift from his lover that he keeps in the inner pocket of his jacket, which he is too nervous to wear openly, and sometimes he thinks maybe things are a little hopeless and muddled and he should stop carrying it everywhere? And Guy Dexter responds with some sage advice, Love Conquers All, I’ve been there kid but check out this lighter my boyfriend gave me ten years ago that I always keep with me–you’ll get there. Little pat to the hidden love token in Thomas’s pocket, friendly smile as he leaves, and Thomas is left looking a little stunned at the possibility of a fragile relationship lasting that long?
Genuinely I have no idea where that scene is going and this is like the third or fourth scenario that’s come to mind lol. But I think if I had to put money down, it would be on this one.
Notes:All my love to @ezrasbirdie for continuing to beta read this series and for her enthusiasm for this chapter when she read it over ❤️ Also a huge thank you to everyone who left such kind feedback on chapter one. I’ve got most of the plot mapped out and I’m excited for you all to see where this goes!
Comments/reblogs appreciated!
Chapter warnings: Swearing, fated lovers, divorced main characters, therapy, yearning, a couple of horny adults
I just read this on A03 and had to come here and reblog! This is seriously so so so good! I love Marcus like this, and I love the therapy sessions for both him and reader! Oooooof! I’m hooked.
A/N: I have a lot to say for myself. Don’t have much of an explanation. That’ll be at the end. This and chapter 19 were originally one chapter but it was getting to be somewhere upwards of 15,000 words so I split them up. That one is hopefully coming soon. (and by coming soon I mean I’m going to finish it tonight if it’s the last thing I do)
Song: “As the World Caves In” by Sarah Cothran, “Dust to Dust” by The Civil Wars, “Missing Piece” by Vance Joy, “Cosmic Love” by Florence + The Machine
“Hundreds of buildings across the city are out of power as yet another explosion rocks the city. The bomb was reported to have gone off just over an hour ago.” The television set rambles on in the background of the crowded police station.
The team bustles around one another, trying to coordinate with the frantic police officers. “Do we have any more information about the location of the bomb?” JJ walks over to stand with Hotch, staring up at the television set.
“It’s close. Midtown. That’s all we know.” Hotch’s responses are short, clipped. His mind has already traveled to the worst possible case. He’s just waiting for his team to catch up with his thinking. The FBI has made their presence abundantly clear in the city. There’s no way that the unsub wouldn’t know about the team. They gave a press conference just the other day. Correction. You gave the press conference with him. Your face on that TV. How could he not have thought about this? The press conference clearly made you a target.
