Weekly fanwork recs #18

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Unless you have been living under a rock, you heard about the ship stuck in the Suez Canal - writers and podficcers jumped on that meme, so several entries are just rubbing the bad fortune in. Also, I took a small gander into the Geraskier tag because avoidance.

The Path Not Taken by sospes. Witcher TV, Geraskier, Jaskier & Eskel, Jaskier/Lambert, Rated M, No Warnings Apply, ~40k.
In this post-episode 06 fic, Jaskier hears about a witcher in trouble and ends up healing Eskel. Due to ~plot~ Eskel takes Jaskier with him to winter in Kaer Morhen, leading to an uneasy reunion with Geralt. I enjoyed this because it highlights a different rapport between Jaskier and the other witchers and the solution of their fight doesn't put the blame on just one side. Smoopy, in a good way.

O, Empathy by almostnectarine. Witcher TV, Geraskier, Rated M, No Warnings Apply, ~33k.
Bodyswapping is one of my favourite tropes, if pulled off nicely. I don't mind the occasional pining fantasy during some scenes, but great bodyswap fics show the different strengths and abilities of the respective characters. This one is full of pining, yes, and exploring the senses of witchers, but also gives nods to Jaskier's skills in socialising and there importance.

faith in transience by unconcious. Witcher TV, Geraskier, Rated E, No Warnings Apply, ~12.5k.
One thing I can't budge on in my heart of hearts: Geralt of Rivia is a sub. So it's nice to have a fic where Jaskier sometimes gives Geralt instructions after hard fights, just so Geralt can relax and doesn't have to decide. Great dynamic and subspace discovery.

[Podfic] shrug off the shroud written by unconscious, read by AceOfTigers. Witcher TV, Geraskier, Rated E, No Warnings Apply, ~2h 8 min.
More post-episode 06: Jaskier is dealing with his heartbreak while teaching in Oxenfurt, but his peace gets disturbed by rumours about Geralt acting erratic. So of course he goes looking for him. For me, Jaskier clawing himself to independence despite heartbreak was the star here. He is lonely and not happy, yes, but he us dealing better with it than Geralt and it sets up a satisfying fusion of their lifestyles after they make up.

Chasms by astolat. IDW 2, MegOP, Rated M, Chose Not To Warn, ~2k.
Look who is back at it. This time some great prose about Megatron being both irritating and way too charming at the same time.

[podfic] Sometimes a Hammer, Sometimes a Lockpick written by letmetellyouaboutmyfeels, read by reena_jenkins. Witcher TV, Geraskier, Rated T, No Warnings Apply, ~48 min.
Jaskier rescues Geralt from a dungeon with wits and the entirety of his theatre skills. Another nice fic of highlighting his strengths without having him rely on force like other characters.

[Filk] Leave Her Given written by mirilya, sung by carboncopies. Maritime RPF, Ever Given/Suez canal, Rated G, No Warnings Apply, ~5 min.
Carboncopies really killed the harmonies by themselves. A must listen!

Gift of the Matrix by neveralarch. G1, MegOP, Rated E, No Warnings Apply, ~3k.
The summary alone had me shrieking. Megatron and Optimus are flirting during the peace proceedings and individually worry about their equipment being the correct size. Of course, they change it without talking to each other but asking advice from an annoyed Starscream. It's a wholeass train wreck and glorious.

[Podfic] "XXX-TRA WIDE CARGO STUFFS MAJOR SHIPPING LANE --- DELIVERS HUGE PAYLOAD!!" written by galwednesday, read by minnapods. Maritime RPF, Ever Given/Suez canal, Rated T, No Warnings Apply, ~3 min.
The original fic is possibly the most iconic of all these meme fics, really. Innuendo ladden conversation between ship and canal is hilarious, with OnlyFreights an invention of oure genius.

[Podfic of] Suez Says That She Loves You written by PrimaryBufferPanel, read by carboncopies. Maritime RPF, Ever Given/Suez canal, Rated G, No Warnings Apply, Abusive Relationships, ~4 min.
Another pov on the events and instead of the ship not leaving we get the canal not letting go of it.

Wolfhazel by W4nderingStar. Overwatch, R76, Rated E, No Warnings Apply, ~2.5k.
Based on gorgeous art by petitecreame, witch!Gabriel meets werewolf!Jack while collecting materials and smut ensues.

Wake Unto Me by grayseeker. G1, Jetfire/Starscream, Rated E, No Warnings Apply, ~7.5k.
A cute au idea featuring Starscream, robot Luzifer and Lord of the Pit, getting summoned by Skyfire the magician. Unlike the normal sorcerer's starscream deals with, Jetfire is polite and not trying to cage him. He mostly wants to meet and fuck him, really.

[Podfic] The Bonny Bunch Of Roses written by halsinator, read by marianas. JS&MN, John Segundus/John Childermass, John Segundus/Maria Absalom, Rated E, No Warnings Apply, ~2h 30 min.
John gets visited by Maria Absalom in his dreams, where he complains about Childermass and learns a lot of carnal arts. In the eeal world, Childermass keeps visiting, pining after John and worrying about feeling magic at night.
Thankfully Maria is fine with sharing.

Let You Let Me Down by imperfectkreis. Dishonored, Corvo/Outsider, Rated E, Warnings for Gralhic Depictions of Violence, ~20k.
Post-DotO, Billy is on the trail of a time traveler and has to hop back in time with the ex-outsider and Corvo to deal with it. Meanwhile, Corvo and the Outsider are into each other an unhealthy amount.