Gratuitous Joys by few (PG)

[allyndra.livejournal.com]

Fandom: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL/VORKOSIGAN UNIVERSE
Pairing: Chad/Ryan
Length: about 9,500 words
Author on LJ: few
Author Website: just lj
Why this must be read:

I've been in some fandoms that are bursting at the seams with well written crossovers and fusions, but HSM is not one of those. So it makes them all the more precious when they do crop up. As part of the swingathon fest, few wrote this fascinating, rich fusion that brings the characters from High School Musical into the Vorkosigan universe of Lois McMaster Bujold. When I first read this fic, I had no prior experience with this 'verse, and I still got swept up in the story and the detailed world. Since my first read, I have delved into these books, and the fic holds up beautifully.



Seeing that the newcomer seemed to have relaxed somewhat, he decided it was a good time to return to the subject of leaving the confines of the building. "I happen to have some free time these next few days; if you'd like, I can show you around the city, help you get settled in before your training starts. My name's Ryan, by the way," he added, holding out his hand.

The Komarran looked at it for a moment as if confused by the formality, before reaching out to shake. "I'm Chad. And if you're sure you don't mind, that would be great; I've got a mapcube and everything, but I've never been very good at following directions."

Ryan smiled indulgently. "It's not a problem, truly. But first we have to get you out of the shuttleport--we'll get a nice, enclosed autocab and take you to the Academy, get you checked in and let you stow your luggage. After that, perhaps lunch? And then we can tackle the scary open sky," he added with a teasing grin, which Chad returned.

"Small steps, yeah. That sounds good. Which way to the autocabs, O Tour Guide?" he asked, shouldering the strap of the large duffel that had been sitting by his feet.



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Gratuitous Joys

Comments

[raveninthewind.livejournal.com]

I love Vorkisogan 'verse crossovers! Thanks for the rec. I'm sure I never would have seen it.

[undinae.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the heads up. I've just been to read it and left my grateful thanks and hopes for sequel with the author.

[few.livejournal.com]

I'm floored--and flattered!--to have been recced! I had assumed when I selected that fandom from the crossover possibilities my recipient had suggested that I'd be limiting my potential audience; but instead it's been the best-received thing I've ever written for any fandom. I'm continually amazed by the reception it's gotten.

And I love that it's prompted people to start reading Bujold. :)

[anna-sinistra.livejournal.com]

Wow, it's actually the other way around for me. It started me reading HSM fic!

[few.livejournal.com]

You won't regret it, at least if you stick with Ryan/Chad! I haven't tried any other ships for HSM, so I have no idea what the quality is like for them--but the quality of most R/C fic is totally insane. All out of proportion to the quality of HSM itself. :)