so as I do whenever I finish something that makes me feel feelings, I peruse ao3. saddened by the low number of fics (299 as of last night) I decide to push through and start reading them, sorted by kudos of course

I'm starting to wonder if I should have just kept it sorted by date, because most of the highest rated ones were written pre-case 4, and having come fresh from that angst fest, these most popular fics left me wanting

before I dive into the fics that scratched that itch, lemme talk about my feelings

[SPOILERS FOR CASE FOUR(4) AHEAD]

now don't get me wrong, I'm a simple man. I see two attractive dudes where one begrudgingly admires the other but won't admit it, and I'll want them to bone! of course! it's the only logical conclusion

I guess I'm just a bit salty at the lack of post case 4 fics. but it's okay, once I get my angst fix (or make it myself) I'll be able to go back to enjoying pre case 4 fics

anyways, let's talk about Laurent, aka the Blond Bastard. I haven't seen this explored yet, but it makes so much sense to me, that this whole long con was all a way for the OG team to get closure.

I know that's basically acknowledged in canon when Laurent throws the ring into the ocean, but I feel like there'd be an interesting way to spin that into fics.

like now that Laurent was able to have that closure with Dorothy, he's able to move on and seriously consider others [] and I feel like that could be explored

eugh also don't get me started on Oz blatantly letting Edamura think that his mom never saw his dad ever again.

sorry, sidetracked. basically is what I'm saying is that I want a post case 4 fic in which Laurent and Oz EXPLAIN themselves. Edamura is able to heal from the shit he was forced into. and Laurent is able to finally acknowledge his feelings because of the closure he had with Dorothy.

also I dunno if there's gonna be another season or anything, but Dorothy deserves a shot at a normal life and shouldn't be dragged back in. and wtf how did she survive that?? you know it's okay to let characters die, right?? ah well, it'll be interesting to see if they do bring her back or if she'll keep living her best life.

now, onto fics that actually focused on the bullshit that Edamura was forced into!

I've read a couple at this point, one of which was super bitter and great, and the other was also angsty and bitter. ahh, what's wrong with me. I usually don't care for entirely angsty fics, but something about case 4 got me riled up. there's a long one that I just started with is Edamura/Salazar that is VERY promising so far.

I might talk more later, but I need to get to work (and I might write a drabble or two because I need more angst, hurt/comfort for post case 4)