SGA: Oblivious by astolat
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fancakeFandom: Stargate Atlantis
Characters/Pairings: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Elizabeth Weir, Carson Beckett, Aiden Ford
Rating: Explicit
Length: 8100
Content Notes: no AO3 warnings apply
Creator Links: astolat on AO3
Themes: Inept in love, Friends to lovers, First time, Favorite fanworks
Summary: In which Rodney and John fail to pay attention.
Reccer's Notes: For me, this is the ultimate "inept in love" fic. It's clever, very funny, and brilliantly written, as Rodney bounces blithely from assumption to oblivious assumption, with John startled by the sudden sex they're having, but somehow never managing to communicate clearly that Rodney's got it all wrong about them being in a relationship - until it's finally totally clear that they both are. An all-time classic!
Fanwork Links: Oblivious on AO3
And there are TWO excellent podfics!
podfic by cookiemom6067
podfic by jenwryn
Characters/Pairings: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Elizabeth Weir, Carson Beckett, Aiden Ford
Rating: Explicit
Length: 8100
Content Notes: no AO3 warnings apply
Creator Links: astolat on AO3
Themes: Inept in love, Friends to lovers, First time, Favorite fanworks
Summary: In which Rodney and John fail to pay attention.
Reccer's Notes: For me, this is the ultimate "inept in love" fic. It's clever, very funny, and brilliantly written, as Rodney bounces blithely from assumption to oblivious assumption, with John startled by the sudden sex they're having, but somehow never managing to communicate clearly that Rodney's got it all wrong about them being in a relationship - until it's finally totally clear that they both are. An all-time classic!
Fanwork Links: Oblivious on AO3
And there are TWO excellent podfics!
podfic by cookiemom6067
podfic by jenwryn
Second of the second.
Feb. 2nd, 2026 08:42 pmhannahDinner plans shifted about halfway through cooking: I'd planned to make boxed macaroni and cheese with some vegetables added in, but the vegetables ended up smelling so good, I ditched the cheese. Sauteed onions, garlic, and herbs with rapini and canned tomatoes might've taken well to the cheese sauce, but I'm pleased at how it came out just the same.
My new plan is to make boxed macaroni and cheese with double the cheese sauce at some point in the future, and feel absurdly luxurious for being able to do so.
My new plan is to make boxed macaroni and cheese with double the cheese sauce at some point in the future, and feel absurdly luxurious for being able to do so.
Yugioh: YGO Rare Pairs Mini Bang - Artist Claims Open! (Feb. 2-6)
Feb. 2nd, 2026 07:38 pmpendulumscale posting in fandomcalendarDescription: ygorarepairs is a mini bang event that focuses on rare pair ships for all Yugioh series (including crossovers), open to writers, artists, and image & video editors.
This year's mini bang is in regular bang order. Authors have drafted fics for their chosen rare pair. Artists will claim at least 1 fic to use as inspiration for fanart. Partners will collaborate and share their fanworks together during the posting period for this event. Please read our specifications page for more details about expectations for event works.
Claims for the 2025-2026 mini bang are open!
Artists can see summaries and complete the claim submission form here:
https://docs.getgrist.com/forms/nmJe1ZZzHoDu1qWfkKNGeM/10
Artists can see summaries and complete the claim submission form here:
https://docs.getgrist.com/forms/nmJe1ZZzHoDu1qWfkKNGeM/10Dates (see Schedule for more info):
Signups: Nov 1-Nov 30 (writers may start immediately)Check-in #1 (writers only): Dec 21-23Check-in #2 (writers with claim pitch): Jan 30-Feb 1- Claims: Feb 2-6
- Claims assigned: Feb 7/8
- Artist WIP share: Feb 20-21
- Check-in #3 (all participants): Mar 6-7
- Posting prep: Mar 12-14
- Posting: Mar 15-Apr 4
Unauthorized Honesty, by grandballoonluminary (G)
Feb. 2nd, 2026 04:49 pmgoddess47 posting in stargateficrecShow: SG-1
Rec Category: Jack O'Neill
Characters:Pairings: pre-Jack/Sam
Categories: pining, alien device made them do it
Warnings: none
Word Count: 2650
Author on DW: none found
Author's Website: AO3 Profile
Link: Unauthorized Honesty
Author's Summary:
An alien truth-telling device, an empty lab at 2 AM, and two people who've spent years not saying what they really think.
What could possibly go wrong?
(Spoiler: Everything. And also nothing. It's complicated.)
Why This Must Be Read:
A fun work where, as the summary says, an alien device makes Jack and Sam say what they've been thinking for a long time.
And, oh, the pining! It's subtle and nicely done.
( snippet of fic )
Rec Category: Jack O'Neill
Characters:Pairings: pre-Jack/Sam
Categories: pining, alien device made them do it
Warnings: none
Word Count: 2650
Author on DW: none found
Author's Website: AO3 Profile
Link: Unauthorized Honesty
Author's Summary:
An alien truth-telling device, an empty lab at 2 AM, and two people who've spent years not saying what they really think.
What could possibly go wrong?
(Spoiler: Everything. And also nothing. It's complicated.)
Why This Must Be Read:
A fun work where, as the summary says, an alien device makes Jack and Sam say what they've been thinking for a long time.
And, oh, the pining! It's subtle and nicely done.
( snippet of fic )
Nominations Clarifications #4
Feb. 2nd, 2026 08:51 pmextrapenguin posting in space_swapLess than 24h left! Nominations end Tue 3 Feb 17:00 CET (in your timezone | countdown) – get your noms and edits in before that!
Archer (Cartoon)
The Sparrow - Mary Doria Russell
Please nominate according to the instructions. Thank you! Your noms will be rejected unless you comply with the instructions.
For All Mankind (TV 2019)
Please disambiguate your nominations! This means adding the fandom in (brackets) to the end, e.g. Character: Aleida Rosales (FAM)
The Lost Fleet - Jack Campbell
Worldbuilding: Getting used to peace (The Lost Fleet)
This is not a worldbuilding nom and thus will not be accepted.
Crossover Fandom
Worldbuilding: Cultural Differences (SGA)
Worldbuilding: Languages & Linguistics (SGA)
Are you sure you meant to nom these under Crossover Fandom, instead of SGA?
Star Wars Crossovers
Relationship: Bo-Katan Kryze & Din Djarin (Mandalorian & BoBF)
Relationship: Fennec Shand & Boba Fett (Mandalotian & BoBF)
This isn't a crossover! Please nominate under the appropriate canon.
Relationship: Bo-Katan Kryze & Ahsoka Tano (SW Crossovers)
Relationship: Fennec Shand & Asajj Ventress (SW Crossovers)
Do you want to specify which Bo-Katan, Ahsoka, etc you want? Please do it at this junction by editing your noms to e.g. Relationship: Bo-Katan Kryze (The Mandalorian) & Ahsoka Tano (SW Rebels)
Archer (Cartoon)
The Sparrow - Mary Doria Russell
Please nominate according to the instructions. Thank you! Your noms will be rejected unless you comply with the instructions.
For All Mankind (TV 2019)
Please disambiguate your nominations! This means adding the fandom in (brackets) to the end, e.g. Character: Aleida Rosales (FAM)
The Lost Fleet - Jack Campbell
Worldbuilding: Getting used to peace (The Lost Fleet)
This is not a worldbuilding nom and thus will not be accepted.
Crossover Fandom
Worldbuilding: Cultural Differences (SGA)
Worldbuilding: Languages & Linguistics (SGA)
Are you sure you meant to nom these under Crossover Fandom, instead of SGA?
Star Wars Crossovers
Relationship: Bo-Katan Kryze & Din Djarin (Mandalorian & BoBF)
Relationship: Fennec Shand & Boba Fett (Mandalotian & BoBF)
This isn't a crossover! Please nominate under the appropriate canon.
Relationship: Bo-Katan Kryze & Ahsoka Tano (SW Crossovers)
Relationship: Fennec Shand & Asajj Ventress (SW Crossovers)
Do you want to specify which Bo-Katan, Ahsoka, etc you want? Please do it at this junction by editing your noms to e.g. Relationship: Bo-Katan Kryze (The Mandalorian) & Ahsoka Tano (SW Rebels)
In The Wilderness Of This World by pinkdiamonds (Explicit)
Feb. 2nd, 2026 01:48 pmmelagan posting in stargateficrecShow: SGA/Supernatural
Rec Category: Crossovers
Characters: John Sheppard, Rodney McKay, Dean Winchester, Castiel, Sam Winchester
Pairings: John/Rodney, Dean/Castiel
Categories: Slash
Warnings: Major Character death. (Drug abuse, suicide, and non-con are all off screen. Rape is implied only, but still may be triggering for some.)
Author's Journal: unknown
Author's Website: AO3
Link: In The Wilderness Of This World
Why This Must Be Read: John and Rodney are forced to make a desperate trip through a quantum mirror in order to procure a ZPM. They find help from a former hunter, Dean Winchester, and a former angel, Castiel.
This is a well-written, well-imagined crossover. There's plenty to please a fan of either show's pairings.
( snippet of fic )
Rec Category: Crossovers
Characters: John Sheppard, Rodney McKay, Dean Winchester, Castiel, Sam Winchester
Pairings: John/Rodney, Dean/Castiel
Categories: Slash
Warnings: Major Character death. (Drug abuse, suicide, and non-con are all off screen. Rape is implied only, but still may be triggering for some.)
Author's Journal: unknown
Author's Website: AO3
Link: In The Wilderness Of This World
Why This Must Be Read: John and Rodney are forced to make a desperate trip through a quantum mirror in order to procure a ZPM. They find help from a former hunter, Dean Winchester, and a former angel, Castiel.
This is a well-written, well-imagined crossover. There's plenty to please a fan of either show's pairings.
( snippet of fic )
February: Aliens Made Them Do It
Feb. 2nd, 2026 05:40 pmtrope_mod posting in trope_of_the_monthAmnesty is over!
The theme for February is Aliens Made Them Do It. For the purposes of this theme "it" doesn't have to be sex; if you want to write about aliens (or other similar beings) forcing characters to cook or dance or play chess, go right ahead!
Posting guidelines are here, and if you have any recs or prompts you'd like to share, you can leave them in the comments using the templates below:
For recs:
For prompts:
This theme will last until 28th February.
The theme for February is Aliens Made Them Do It. For the purposes of this theme "it" doesn't have to be sex; if you want to write about aliens (or other similar beings) forcing characters to cook or dance or play chess, go right ahead!
Posting guidelines are here, and if you have any recs or prompts you'd like to share, you can leave them in the comments using the templates below:
For recs:
For prompts:
This theme will last until 28th February.
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Feb. 2nd, 2026 11:48 amperfect_trinary posting in small_fandomsTitle: The Joy of Voyeurism
Fandom: Gourmet Gamer
Content Notes: None applicable
"Rim, why do you like making food for people so much, even if you can't taste it?"
It was Saturday, and Mellina had invited Rim and the other REAL players to hang out again. Rim, of course, had volunteered to let everyone stay at his place while he cooked a delicious dinner.
"Well, it's… I can't let my cooking skills fade away, right? And, when I see someone eating my food, and looking super happy, it's almost like I'm eating the food along with them!"
"Food voyeur," Mellina chuckled to herself as soon as she thought of the name."
Fandom: Gourmet Gamer
Content Notes: None applicable
"Rim, why do you like making food for people so much, even if you can't taste it?"
It was Saturday, and Mellina had invited Rim and the other REAL players to hang out again. Rim, of course, had volunteered to let everyone stay at his place while he cooked a delicious dinner.
"Well, it's… I can't let my cooking skills fade away, right? And, when I see someone eating my food, and looking super happy, it's almost like I'm eating the food along with them!"
"Food voyeur," Mellina chuckled to herself as soon as she thought of the name."
☔️ or ❄️?
Feb. 2nd, 2026 12:24 pmsoemandJust checked the long‑range forecast for my wife’s cross‑country skiing adventures. So far things look decent through February 13—after that, the rain will likely wipe out whatever snow we’ve managed to accumulate. Long‑range forecasts can shift, of course, but getting a solid month or more of skiable conditions in our maritime climate is rare enough that I’ll take any good news.
As I’ve mentioned before, it doesn’t take much to change our fortunes. A shift of the storm track by as little as 50 nautical miles can mean the difference between a fresh snowfall and a cold, miserable rain. Life on the edge of the rain–snow line keeps things interesting.
As I’ve mentioned before, it doesn’t take much to change our fortunes. A shift of the storm track by as little as 50 nautical miles can mean the difference between a fresh snowfall and a cold, miserable rain. Life on the edge of the rain–snow line keeps things interesting.
Groundhog day
Feb. 2nd, 2026 09:00 amsoemandI’m a little torn on the new “groundhog” making waves this year. Lucy the Lobster has apparently joined the weather‑forecasting circuit, and I have questions.
For starters, a lobster has no burrow. That alone feels like a major strike against any shadow‑based meteorological authority. And even if Lucy did have a burrow, I’m not convinced a lobster is equipped to interpret its own shadow in the first place.
All of this lands, fittingly enough, on the anniversary of the Groundhog Day Gale—a reminder that real weather doesn’t care much for mascots, crustacean or otherwise. It’s charming, it’s quirky, it’s very East Coast, but as forecasting methods go, it’s… let’s say unconventional.
For starters, a lobster has no burrow. That alone feels like a major strike against any shadow‑based meteorological authority. And even if Lucy did have a burrow, I’m not convinced a lobster is equipped to interpret its own shadow in the first place.
All of this lands, fittingly enough, on the anniversary of the Groundhog Day Gale—a reminder that real weather doesn’t care much for mascots, crustacean or otherwise. It’s charming, it’s quirky, it’s very East Coast, but as forecasting methods go, it’s… let’s say unconventional.
Just one thing: 2 February 2026
Feb. 2nd, 2026 06:55 amjazzyjj posting in awesomeersIt's challenge time!
Comment with Just One Thing you've accomplished in the last 24 hours or so. It doesn't have to be a hard thing, or even a thing that you think is particularly awesome. Just a thing that you did.
Feel free to share more than one thing if you're feeling particularly accomplished!
Extra credit: find someone in the comments and give them props for what they achieved!
Nothing is too big, too small, too strange or too cryptic. And in case you'd rather do this in private, anonymous comments are screened. I will only unscreen if you ask me to.
Go!
Comment with Just One Thing you've accomplished in the last 24 hours or so. It doesn't have to be a hard thing, or even a thing that you think is particularly awesome. Just a thing that you did.
Feel free to share more than one thing if you're feeling particularly accomplished!
Extra credit: find someone in the comments and give them props for what they achieved!
Nothing is too big, too small, too strange or too cryptic. And in case you'd rather do this in private, anonymous comments are screened. I will only unscreen if you ask me to.
Go!
Haul In, Little Otter, There's More Fish In There!
Feb. 2nd, 2026 11:20 am![[syndicated profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/feed.png){kind=small}
daily_otter_feed
Via Alaska SeaLife Center, which writes:
Un’a is proving to be one tough (and smart!) little otter. Despite her rare arm injury that she had when admitted, she shows minimal signs of discomfort and is staying active and curious.
Our veterinary and animal care teams continue to monitor her closely and support her healing with gentle physical therapy (more on this soon!). Luckily for Un’a, floating is a natural part of her day, which helps keep weight off her arm.
An injury like this would have been a serious challenge in the wild, but with a little extra care, she is not letting anything slow her down.