Fandom: STARGATE ATLANTIS
Pairing: Sheppard/Dex
Length: 3173
Author on LJ:
Author Website:Rheanna’s Ao3, busaikko’s Ao3
Why this must be read:
Ronon starts his e-mail correspondence with Sheppard's brother more or less by mistake.

Fieldwork is a remix of 'Homework' (which is from Dave's POV) so I included the 2nd link. They don't have to be read together, but they do give the other an interesting perspective.

This is a fic where Ronon accidentally starts to fix John and Dave's relationship by email with John being unaware for most of the fic. It's a study in characters with communication issues (Dave and John being Sheppards, Ronon not being fluent in English) somehow stumbling towards coherency with each other all while Ronon does his homework. And maybe there's a little punch in the gut at the end, but it all seems to meoving towards a place where characters can have functional relationships.

Fieldwork
&
Homework

Fandom: Avengers movie!verse
Pairing: None (gen)
Length: 23,992
Author on LJ: potboy
Author Website: Potboy on AO3

Author's Summary: Written for a norsekink prompt: Loki is abused in the Avengers' custody, Steve is horrified and tries to comfort him. As a result the two become friends. (Though when Loki is involved nothing is quite that simple.)

The author doesn't warn for these, but there is a sort-of off-screen rape at the beginning of this story, attempted cannibalism, and canon-appropriate violence. While the author rates it "Teen and up" on the AO3, some of the situations, themes and conversation should be considered potentially disturbing for younger teens.

Why this must be read: This story puts forth some interesting ideas to account for Loki's mental state and motivations, and Steve Rogers is an even more interesting vehicle for getting inside Loki's head. I love how the author retains Steve's innate optimism and belief in goodness while making it believable that he can attain an understanding of Loki's twisted psyche. Loki is a difficult character to write believably, often due to the very qualities that make him so fascinating, but Potboy gives us a Loki that makes sense - as far as Loki can ever make sense.

The story takes a flying leap halfway through into other realms, taking Steve and Loki on an intriguing little adventure all by themselves, leading to greater understanding and revelations both for Steve and for Loki.

A Kindness Repaid on AO3
A Kindness Repaid on LJ