Book Log: Rogue One
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scaramoucheI bought Alexander Freed's novelisation of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story back when the movie first came out and I was fannishly excited over it, but I didn't read it. I think it's because most of the time novelisations don't really work for me, either by overexplaining what I prefer to be open, or going for characterisation choices that I disagree with. This novelisation does both! But enough time has passed, and Andor has opened the world further into its own thing, that I can process the novelisation as a product of a specific point in time.
Also, good thing I didn't read it back then because it completely undoes my missing scene fic, in the usual ways that crack me up, eg. my thinking that the timeline as seen didn't make emotional or plotworking sense in order to accomplish all the things that film needed to do during the Yavin 4 interlude, but the movie script, and from there the novelisation, disagreed with me.
The novelisation itself was interesting, and I suppose scratches that itch for world details and setting the scene. But its blank spots are funny, eg. Cassian really has nothing going on emotionally, except (1) mission and (2) Jyn, with the second point overtaking the first pretty quick; no insight into Chirrut's headspace at all, since he only gets the one scene (where he dies) since everything else is given to Baze, I think due to limitations in being able to flesh out the Guardians of Whills lore; Bodhi really does not get his due for what he actually did and sacrificed in order to get the plans out. The movie's already a little waffly on the last part, and I get that the story is wholly Jyn's, but... the novelisation's Jyn is not the movie's Jyn either. The broad strokes of the character are the same, but the novelisation (and the script's?) Jyn is way angrier, conflicted and traumatized that movie!Jyn's heartbroken stoicism. So there's that! But I did like the imperial bureaucracy and Orson Krennic parts, which I suppose are not difficult to get wrong.
Also, good thing I didn't read it back then because it completely undoes my missing scene fic, in the usual ways that crack me up, eg. my thinking that the timeline as seen didn't make emotional or plotworking sense in order to accomplish all the things that film needed to do during the Yavin 4 interlude, but the movie script, and from there the novelisation, disagreed with me.
The novelisation itself was interesting, and I suppose scratches that itch for world details and setting the scene. But its blank spots are funny, eg. Cassian really has nothing going on emotionally, except (1) mission and (2) Jyn, with the second point overtaking the first pretty quick; no insight into Chirrut's headspace at all, since he only gets the one scene (where he dies) since everything else is given to Baze, I think due to limitations in being able to flesh out the Guardians of Whills lore; Bodhi really does not get his due for what he actually did and sacrificed in order to get the plans out. The movie's already a little waffly on the last part, and I get that the story is wholly Jyn's, but... the novelisation's Jyn is not the movie's Jyn either. The broad strokes of the character are the same, but the novelisation (and the script's?) Jyn is way angrier, conflicted and traumatized that movie!Jyn's heartbroken stoicism. So there's that! But I did like the imperial bureaucracy and Orson Krennic parts, which I suppose are not difficult to get wrong.
Trapezoid Shawl Pattern
Sep. 16th, 2025 06:43 pmteaotterI finally wrote out the pattern for the trapezoid shawl I made earlier this year. It's my first time writing out a pattern, but I *think* it all makes sense.
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2 Purrcys, doomscrolling
Sep. 15th, 2025 01:50 ammecurtinSometimes Purrcy is just such a funny little gremlin, wiggling around lovingly, showing the trap that is the soft soft underbelly.
In college I got in the habit of taking my shower at night to avoid the rush & I never stopped. Nowadays Purrcy often comes in after I'm done to Stalk the Wild Drips, and he'll mew at me if there aren't enough.
This past week was officially Too Much. I've been spending too much time on social media, doomscrolling and distractionscrolling. And then reading things to distract my self, and playing particularly pointless games, which in my case is using our NYTimes Games subscription to play Tiles over & over & over again, especially the New Haven tileset, which is just colors, no patterns.
I've got a lot to *do*, but I'm so agitated by the Horrors. I was really worried last week that we were heading for a full Reichstag Fire event. Now I've *got* to wean myself off social media, which at this point is just Bluesky, and buckle down and deal with my to-do list. Maybe I'll try adding a sentence to my DW post draft every time I feel tempted to open it up again, see how that works.
In college I got in the habit of taking my shower at night to avoid the rush & I never stopped. Nowadays Purrcy often comes in after I'm done to Stalk the Wild Drips, and he'll mew at me if there aren't enough.
This past week was officially Too Much. I've been spending too much time on social media, doomscrolling and distractionscrolling. And then reading things to distract my self, and playing particularly pointless games, which in my case is using our NYTimes Games subscription to play Tiles over & over & over again, especially the New Haven tileset, which is just colors, no patterns.
I've got a lot to *do*, but I'm so agitated by the Horrors. I was really worried last week that we were heading for a full Reichstag Fire event. Now I've *got* to wean myself off social media, which at this point is just Bluesky, and buckle down and deal with my to-do list. Maybe I'll try adding a sentence to my DW post draft every time I feel tempted to open it up again, see how that works.
The Pitt Fic: Irish Cream (Abbot/Robby, NC-17)
Sep. 14th, 2025 10:44 amalethiaIrish Cream (5106 words) by Alethia
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: The Pitt (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Jack Abbot/Michael "Robby" Robinavitch
Characters: Jack Abbot (The Pitt), Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, Parker Ellis
Additional Tags: Post-Season/Series 01, Established Relationship, Developing Relationship, Celebrations, Hugs, Porn, parker ellis has little shit tendencies, and we love her for it, who doesn't want a piece of jack abbot, couldn't be robby
Summary:
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: The Pitt (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Jack Abbot/Michael "Robby" Robinavitch
Characters: Jack Abbot (The Pitt), Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, Parker Ellis
Additional Tags: Post-Season/Series 01, Established Relationship, Developing Relationship, Celebrations, Hugs, Porn, parker ellis has little shit tendencies, and we love her for it, who doesn't want a piece of jack abbot, couldn't be robby
Summary:
"Everyone, can I have your attention, please," she said, using her soccer captain voice. The floor instantly quieted as everyone paused to look at her, curiosity replacing the usual distracted bustle. Parker looked back to Jack, smirking now. "We have a celebrity in our midst."
"Man, what are you on about?" Jack asked, getting a little annoyed now.
Parker flashed a grin. "Dr. Abbot has just officially become the most-cited emergency physician in the entire country," she announced with a little relish.
Fic | MCU | Hose Him Down
Sep. 13th, 2025 08:24 pmscaramoucheI've been working on this for more than a month, and I've been posting this as a WIP on AO3 with one chapter a day this week, which was fun and useful in finally getting myself to finish it.
But yesterday when I woke up and opened my doc to prep the final chapter, it had reverted to an earlier version where more than half the final chapter was gone. After sitting there for a second or two in horror, I scrambled through finding different solutions... and eventually realized that the latest file was still in the folder, but for some reason when I let my computer do a windows update the night before, it seems to have logged in to the dropbox cloud without my say-so and renamed the files due to the update conflicts. But at least the file was still there! Phew.
Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Pairing/Characters: Steve/Tony
Genre: Steve POV, Pining, Sexual Fantasies, Getting Together, First Time, Humor, Mild Angst
Rating: Explicit
Words: 13,000+
Crossposting: AO3
Summary:
( Hose Him Down )
But yesterday when I woke up and opened my doc to prep the final chapter, it had reverted to an earlier version where more than half the final chapter was gone. After sitting there for a second or two in horror, I scrambled through finding different solutions... and eventually realized that the latest file was still in the folder, but for some reason when I let my computer do a windows update the night before, it seems to have logged in to the dropbox cloud without my say-so and renamed the files due to the update conflicts. But at least the file was still there! Phew.
Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Pairing/Characters: Steve/Tony
Genre: Steve POV, Pining, Sexual Fantasies, Getting Together, First Time, Humor, Mild Angst
Rating: Explicit
Words: 13,000+
Crossposting: AO3
Summary:
“What are you thinking about?” Tony asks.
Steve knows that Tony expects him to say something mundane or boring. Propelled by the perpetual urge to throw Tony off-balance, Steve tells him the truth: “I’m thinking about sex.”
( Hose Him Down )
Bug-eyed Purrcy
Sep. 13th, 2025 12:58 ammecurtinThere were bugs up on the rafter above Purrcy 's head. I don't think he thought they were prey but they sure were *fascinating*.
Purrcy in the bed
Sep. 12th, 2025 12:35 ammecurtinThe last week or so the weather has gotten cool at night, which means open windows and a cuddly Purrcy at my feet every time I lie down or wake up. It's a good life.
Self-satisfaction
Sep. 11th, 2025 12:09 ammecurtinWhen Purrcy is very happy to be next to a human he sits upright on his butt like a little guy, spreads his legs, & prepares to lick his belly & otherwise have a good time. He is extremely vulgar & the envy of all human males, I'm informed.
Purrcy in the night kitchen
Sep. 9th, 2025 11:44 pmmecurtin"What are *you* doing in the kitchen at 2am, Mom?" said Purrcy, who'd been napping on a comfy freezer bag left on the floor. (I'd stayed up too late re-^nth-reading Mansfield Park, is what).
Nonfiction
Sep. 9th, 2025 07:17 pmrivkatSara E. Wolf, Teaching Copyright: Practical Lesson Ideas and Instructional Resources: ( for non-legal educators who teach about (c) )
How Republics Die: Creeping Authoritarianism in Ancient Rome and Beyond, ed. Frederik Juliaan Vervaet et al.: ( democratic decay: how does it work? )
Michelle Carr, Nightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer’s Guide Through the Sleeping Mind: ( I took a ton of notes )
Noah Feldman, To Be a Jew Today: A New Guide to God, Israel, and the Jewish People: ( Interesting )
Ko-Lin Chin, Counterfeited in China: The Operations of Illicit Businesses: ( also interesting )
Adam Becker, More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity: ( depressingly interesting )
Shoshana Walter, Rehab: An American Scandal: ( oh look more depressing )
How Republics Die: Creeping Authoritarianism in Ancient Rome and Beyond, ed. Frederik Juliaan Vervaet et al.: ( democratic decay: how does it work? )
Michelle Carr, Nightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer’s Guide Through the Sleeping Mind: ( I took a ton of notes )
Noah Feldman, To Be a Jew Today: A New Guide to God, Israel, and the Jewish People: ( Interesting )
Ko-Lin Chin, Counterfeited in China: The Operations of Illicit Businesses: ( also interesting )
Adam Becker, More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity: ( depressingly interesting )
Shoshana Walter, Rehab: An American Scandal: ( oh look more depressing )