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with the door wide open, no one can leave by angerliz (PG13)
One of my favorite things about the Homestuck fandom is that there's quite a few fics that come with art (mostly thanks to the HSO). That said, today we shall look at not only one of those of fics but also Bat's favorite type of relationships to read and write: Polyamory ones! (Do not get me started on my love of the Quadrants, because YES. They support polyamory and it makes me squee like a kid in a candy store.)
Fandom: HOMESTUCK
Pairing: Jade/Kanaya/Rose
Length: 10,988 words + 4 art pieces
Author on LJ: n/a
Author Website: AO3 | Tumblr
Why this must be read: Set post-game and told alternating from Jade's, Rose's, and Kanaya's POV (in that order), this explores life after the game where they all live on Earth. Kanaya in particular seems to be most affected by their new lives. Jade and Rose, whom she lives with, begin to grow concerned for her when they realize she's stopped eating and sleeping, which in turn leads the others (their friends) to do so as well. It's sweet in that aspect, but what makes this a stand out story is that it's sad and filled with a lot of real hurt. In an unspoken way, what they all thought they wanted turns out to be harder to get along with than they suspected, as well, some things are still missing. Rose and Jade attempt to help Kanaya but it's not without lots of angst and hurt/comfort. Full out depressed!Kanaya is just heartbreaking and kind of rarely ever fully explored. The author does a great job capturing the character's voices and concerns, and sprinkles it lightly with enough humor so you never feel too down by all the sad feelz, but it never takes away from the angst and depression flowing through it. Also, art included!
Summary:
Kanaya Maryam: Give up.
(Rose and Jade: Don't let her.)
Excerpt:
CG: SO LET ME SEE IF I’VE GOT THIS STRAIGHT.
CG: I LET KANAYA RUN OFF WITH YOU AND HARLEY FOR TWO MONTHS AND NOW SHE’S WANDERING AROUND THE HOUSE
CG: HAUNTING DARK CORNERS
CG: STARING WISTFULLY OUT WINDOWS
CG: KEEPING HER DISTANCE FROM YOU HUMANS?
TT: That is not exactly how I have described it, but I suppose it isn’t completely inaccurate either.
CG: SO WHAT YOU’RE REALLY ASKING ME IS WHY KANAYA HAS SUNKEN TO A NEW LOW AND IS ROLEPLAYING TROLL EDWARD CULLEN.
TT: …
TT: I’m not sure what outrages me more.
TT: The idea that you aren’t taking your supposed friend’s depression seriously, or the fact that Troll Twilight is apparently a thing that existed.
TT: I cannot believe I actually came to you for advice. I must be out of my mind.
CG: REIGN IN YOUR METAPHORICAL HOOFBEASTS FOR A SECOND LALONDE, SHEESH.
CG: CAN YOU FORGIVE A GUY FOR FEELING A LITTLE EDGY?
CG: YOU AREN’T EXACTLY A BALL OF FUCKING SOCIAL NICETIES AND HEALTHY COMMUNICATION, I NEVER KNOW WHEN I’M GETTING FUCKED WITH
CG: OR WORSE, IF EGBERT HAS SET ME UP FOR SOME KIND OF PRANK.
CG: “LET’S TELL KARKAT ALL ABOUT HOW AWFUL OF A FRIEND HE IS HA HA OH MAN I AM SLAPPING MY LOWER HINGE JOINTS THIS IS COMEDY GOLD.”
TT: I am endlessly fascinated by your capacity to make absolutely everything in two universes about you.
CG: WOW FUCK YOU.
CG: NO WAIT I WILL SIT BACK AND LET YOU TELL ME HOW FUN IT IS TO HEAR ALMOST JACK SHIT FROM YOUR BEST FRIEND FOR SIX WEEKS AND THEN HAVE HER PSEUDO-GIRLFRIEND MESSAGE YOUR ROOMMATE ABOUT HOW SAID FRIEND HAS APPARENTLY BEEN REDUCED TO A PILE OF ZERO-FUCKS-ABOUT-LIVING-ANYMORE.
CG: I AM SURE YOUR POSITION ON THE MATTER WILL BE MOST ENLIGHTENING!
TT: I’m going to ignore the comment speculating on a romantic relationship between Kanaya and I in order to say that you make a good point. I’m sorry.
with the door wide open, no one can leave
Fandom: HOMESTUCK
Pairing: Jade/Kanaya/Rose
Length: 10,988 words + 4 art pieces
Author on LJ: n/a
Author Website: AO3 | Tumblr
Why this must be read: Set post-game and told alternating from Jade's, Rose's, and Kanaya's POV (in that order), this explores life after the game where they all live on Earth. Kanaya in particular seems to be most affected by their new lives. Jade and Rose, whom she lives with, begin to grow concerned for her when they realize she's stopped eating and sleeping, which in turn leads the others (their friends) to do so as well. It's sweet in that aspect, but what makes this a stand out story is that it's sad and filled with a lot of real hurt. In an unspoken way, what they all thought they wanted turns out to be harder to get along with than they suspected, as well, some things are still missing. Rose and Jade attempt to help Kanaya but it's not without lots of angst and hurt/comfort. Full out depressed!Kanaya is just heartbreaking and kind of rarely ever fully explored. The author does a great job capturing the character's voices and concerns, and sprinkles it lightly with enough humor so you never feel too down by all the sad feelz, but it never takes away from the angst and depression flowing through it. Also, art included!
Summary:
Kanaya Maryam: Give up.
(Rose and Jade: Don't let her.)
Excerpt:
CG: SO LET ME SEE IF I’VE GOT THIS STRAIGHT.
CG: I LET KANAYA RUN OFF WITH YOU AND HARLEY FOR TWO MONTHS AND NOW SHE’S WANDERING AROUND THE HOUSE
CG: HAUNTING DARK CORNERS
CG: STARING WISTFULLY OUT WINDOWS
CG: KEEPING HER DISTANCE FROM YOU HUMANS?
TT: That is not exactly how I have described it, but I suppose it isn’t completely inaccurate either.
CG: SO WHAT YOU’RE REALLY ASKING ME IS WHY KANAYA HAS SUNKEN TO A NEW LOW AND IS ROLEPLAYING TROLL EDWARD CULLEN.
TT: …
TT: I’m not sure what outrages me more.
TT: The idea that you aren’t taking your supposed friend’s depression seriously, or the fact that Troll Twilight is apparently a thing that existed.
TT: I cannot believe I actually came to you for advice. I must be out of my mind.
CG: REIGN IN YOUR METAPHORICAL HOOFBEASTS FOR A SECOND LALONDE, SHEESH.
CG: CAN YOU FORGIVE A GUY FOR FEELING A LITTLE EDGY?
CG: YOU AREN’T EXACTLY A BALL OF FUCKING SOCIAL NICETIES AND HEALTHY COMMUNICATION, I NEVER KNOW WHEN I’M GETTING FUCKED WITH
CG: OR WORSE, IF EGBERT HAS SET ME UP FOR SOME KIND OF PRANK.
CG: “LET’S TELL KARKAT ALL ABOUT HOW AWFUL OF A FRIEND HE IS HA HA OH MAN I AM SLAPPING MY LOWER HINGE JOINTS THIS IS COMEDY GOLD.”
TT: I am endlessly fascinated by your capacity to make absolutely everything in two universes about you.
CG: WOW FUCK YOU.
CG: NO WAIT I WILL SIT BACK AND LET YOU TELL ME HOW FUN IT IS TO HEAR ALMOST JACK SHIT FROM YOUR BEST FRIEND FOR SIX WEEKS AND THEN HAVE HER PSEUDO-GIRLFRIEND MESSAGE YOUR ROOMMATE ABOUT HOW SAID FRIEND HAS APPARENTLY BEEN REDUCED TO A PILE OF ZERO-FUCKS-ABOUT-LIVING-ANYMORE.
CG: I AM SURE YOUR POSITION ON THE MATTER WILL BE MOST ENLIGHTENING!
TT: I’m going to ignore the comment speculating on a romantic relationship between Kanaya and I in order to say that you make a good point. I’m sorry.
with the door wide open, no one can leave