Fic rec: White Collar

"Uninhibited Truths" by philote-auctor. Gen. Summary: Neal’s missing a little time; Peter’s being a little cryptic. Missing scene for “Vital Signs.” Length: 1.360 words.

When he wakes, he’s disoriented and confused about where he is for about half a second. That’s how long it takes to spot Peter. He’s seated in a chair pulled up beside the couch, chin propped in his hand. There’s no television on, no papers in his hand; he’s simply watching Neal. He says nothing, though he must notice Neal is now returning the stare.

“Peter,” he offers cautiously.

“Neal.”

I just love the banter in this fic!

Kae Maruya's "As You Wish!" (manga), #15

A collection of short stories about three completely unrelated couples. The drawings by Kae Maruya were wonderful as always, but the stories themselves were only of average quality, your common high school student uke, older seme theme. A bit too stereotypical for my liking. Still, enjoyable enough and worth getting for the drawing style alone. Also, only slightly graphic with one full-out sex scene.

Fic rec: White Collar

"(The) Agency" by facetofcathy. Gen, might be read as a threesome. Summary: This is an outsider POV on the favourite White Collar threesome. This is a view from a part of the world that the show never reveals. Length: ~1.100.

There are notes in the back of the file—the old ones in Millicent's formal British schoolgirl hand she'd brought from Trinidad, the new ones in the big loopy writing that Julia learned in her New York public school. They say things like Mrs. Burke is very kind and tries to be helpful and Mr. Burke leaves before seven and is rarely home before eight and dog is large but friendly and do not open the door to the man from the red-brick house next door.

The writing style is quite interesting in this one. And I love outsider's POV!

Hinako Takanaga's "The Tyrant Falls In Love Vol. 3" (manga), #16

This manga pushes the boundaries of dubious consent. Souichi always protests - and very loudly, too - whenever Morinaga tries to get him in bed. On the other hand, whenever Morinaga stops trying to get him in bed, Souichi becomes angry! Souichi reacts very violently to everything Morinaga does, but God forbid someone tries to hurt Morinaga - punches fly! So yeah, the relationship between the characters is more than confusing. And especially this volume was rather silly with the "karaoke blackmail" thing...

Fic rec: White Collar

"The Passing Lane" by facetofcathy. Gen. Summary: Neal needs to authenticate a car! Length: 460 words.

"You're stealing this car. You are stealing this car with me in it."

"I'm not stealing the car, Peter."

"You're stealing the car."

"I'm borrowing the car."

Heehee! The banter is spot-on!

Accent on Gray

The Men's Health magazine has an article about Matt Bomer and what he likes to wear: Put the Accent on Gray (thanks to kelly_girl for the link!) Man, oh man, what a gorgeous, gorgeous man! \o/ I just love him in suits!

The Mentalist 213

For the first time, I saw slash potential on the show! \o/

( Redline )

Promo for 214.

Fic rec: Numb3rs

"Thugs" by Dira Sudis. Colby/David slash. Summary: Everyone's got their breaking point / with me it's spiders / with you it's me. Length: ~1.200 words.

"Hey," David said, and he was walking back into the bedroom, reaching out his right hand, and Colby tensed, forcing himself not to actually scramble backward. David saw the flinch, and went still.

"Not that hand," Colby managed, and then, all in a rush, "Scared means rational, so it makes a difference to know there's no actual danger. Phobic shuts your brain off."

Wow, loved the story. David/Colby slash or David&Colby friendship are the only fics that I read in this fandom. And this one is just great!