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Title: With One Eye Open
Fandom: Aliens
Pairing: gen, Ellen Ripley/Dwayne Hicks
Categories: AU, drama, canon fix-it, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (2,775 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: medie / medie
Author Website: Medie

Review:

She's still waiting, but she'll be damned if that's all she's going to do.

I am a sucker for post-Aliens AUs/fix-its, and this fic pushes all my buttons. Following their escape from the xenomorphs, Ripley is taking no chances, and makes sure that all of their little crew--Hicks, Bishop, Newt, and maybe even Jonesy--make it through. This is the ending the characters deserved and earned. Each of the survivors makes a contribution; there's a reason that Ripley (with her determination and smarts) and each of the others made it to safety. I love to imagine Ripley and co. continuing on their adventures in space as a crafty, paranoid and vigilant family.

With One Eye Open

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Whoo, I finally have a free moment to post some Yuletide recs! If anyone wants to rec some Yuletide fics themselves, you can head to our Readers Recs Yuletide/Holiday Post

Title: With One Eye Open
Fandom: Aliens
Pairing: gen, Ellen Ripley/Dwayne Hicks
Categories: AU, drama, canon fix-it, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (2,775 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: medie / medie
Author Website: Medie

Review:

She's still waiting, but she'll be damned if that's all she's going to do.

I am a sucker for post-Aliens AUs/fix-its, and this fic pushes all my buttons. Following their escape from the xenomorphs, Ripley is taking no chances, and makes sure that all of their little crew--Hicks, Bishop, Newt, and maybe even Jonesy--make it through. This is the ending the characters deserved and earned. Each of the survivors makes a contribution; there's a reason that Ripley (with her determination and smarts) and each of the others made it to safety. I love to imagine Ripley and co. continuing on their adventures in space as a crafty, paranoid and vigilant family.

With One Eye Open

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Whoo, I finally have a free moment to post some Yuletide recs! If anyone wants to rec some Yuletide fics themselves, you can head to our Readers Recs Yuletide/Holiday Post

Title: With One Eye Open
Fandom: Aliens
Pairing: gen, Ellen Ripley/Dwayne Hicks
Categories: AU, drama, canon fix-it, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (2,775 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: medie / medie
Author Website: Medie

Review:

She's still waiting, but she'll be damned if that's all she's going to do.

I am a sucker for post-Aliens AUs/fix-its, and this fic pushes all my buttons. Following their escape from the xenomorphs, Ripley is taking no chances, and makes sure that all of their little crew--Hicks, Bishop, Newt, and maybe even Jonesy--make it through. This is the ending the characters deserved and earned. Each of the survivors makes a contribution; there's a reason that Ripley (with her determination and smarts) and each of the others made it to safety. I love to imagine Ripley and co. continuing on their adventures in space as a crafty, paranoid and vigilant family.

With One Eye Open

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Whoo, I finally have a free moment to post some Yuletide recs! If anyone wants to rec some Yuletide fics themselves, you can head to our Readers Recs Yuletide/Holiday Post

Title: With One Eye Open
Fandom: Aliens
Pairing: gen, Ellen Ripley/Dwayne Hicks
Categories: AU, drama, canon fix-it, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (2,775 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: medie / medie
Author Website: Medie

Review:

She's still waiting, but she'll be damned if that's all she's going to do.

I am a sucker for post-Aliens AUs/fix-its, and this fic pushes all my buttons. Following their escape from the xenomorphs, Ripley is taking no chances, and makes sure that all of their little crew--Hicks, Bishop, Newt, and maybe even Jonesy--make it through. This is the ending the characters deserved and earned. Each of the survivors makes a contribution; there's a reason that Ripley (with her determination and smarts) and each of the others made it to safety. I love to imagine Ripley and co. continuing on their adventures in space as a crafty, paranoid and vigilant family.

With One Eye Open

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Whoo, I finally have a free moment to post some Yuletide recs! If anyone wants to rec some Yuletide fics themselves, you can head to our Readers Recs Yuletide/Holiday Post

Title: With One Eye Open
Fandom: Aliens
Pairing: gen, Ellen Ripley/Dwayne Hicks
Categories: AU, drama, canon fix-it, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (2,775 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: medie / medie
Author Website: Medie

Review:

She's still waiting, but she'll be damned if that's all she's going to do.

I am a sucker for post-Aliens AUs/fix-its, and this fic pushes all my buttons. Following their escape from the xenomorphs, Ripley is taking no chances, and makes sure that all of their little crew--Hicks, Bishop, Newt, and maybe even Jonesy--make it through. This is the ending the characters deserved and earned. Each of the survivors makes a contribution; there's a reason that Ripley (with her determination and smarts) and each of the others made it to safety. I love to imagine Ripley and co. continuing on their adventures in space as a crafty, paranoid and vigilant family.

With One Eye Open

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Whoo, I finally have a free moment to post some Yuletide recs! If anyone wants to rec some Yuletide fics themselves, you can head to our Readers Recs Yuletide/Holiday Post

Title: With One Eye Open
Fandom: Aliens
Pairing: gen, Ellen Ripley/Dwayne Hicks
Categories: AU, drama, canon fix-it, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (2,775 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: medie / medie
Author Website: Medie

Review:

She's still waiting, but she'll be damned if that's all she's going to do.

I am a sucker for post-Aliens AUs/fix-its, and this fic pushes all my buttons. Following their escape from the xenomorphs, Ripley is taking no chances, and makes sure that all of their little crew--Hicks, Bishop, Newt, and maybe even Jonesy--make it through. This is the ending the characters deserved and earned. Each of the survivors makes a contribution; there's a reason that Ripley (with her determination and smarts) and each of the others made it to safety. I love to imagine Ripley and co. continuing on their adventures in space as a crafty, paranoid and vigilant family.

With One Eye Open

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Title: Getting to Know You
Fandom: Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard
Pairing: Matt Farrell/John McClane
Categories: humor, romance, first-time, post-canon, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (10,292 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: miss_pryss
Author Website: miss_pryss

Review:

They’d saved the country, dammit. They deserved some fucking fun, and they were too lame to have any.

“That’s it,” Matt said, making a decision. “We’re going to do this, McClane. No excuses. We are too awesome to be so boring.”

Post Fire-sale, Matt and John bond while drugged up in the hospital, talking about how they'll enjoy all the little things they're missing once they get out. Afterwards, they fall out of touch until they meet amidst depositions, and they end up having weekly have-fun day. They bond watching movies (John's reaction to the Matrix series is priceless), go to the beach and museums, and finally get to their favorite Italian sausage sandwich. Basically they're dating without realizing it. During this, Matt realizes that his slight attraction to John has turned into something much more complicated, and tries to figure out how to deal with it.

Despite the dramatic sounding description, this fic is hilarious. The POV alternates between John and Matt, and we get both their quirky perspectives on the proceedings. I particularly loved the beginning sequence in the hospital, where they're both doped up on morphine during their "play date." I really liked the brief parts with the secondary characters: Warlock, Lucy and later John's OFC partner; each shows up briefly to add some humor (or sense) to the story.

Beyond that, this story is over ten thousand words! For yuletide! Anonymous writer, I salute you.

Getting to Know You

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Title: Getting to Know You
Fandom: Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard
Pairing: Matt Farrell/John McClane
Categories: humor, romance, first-time, post-canon, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (10,292 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: miss_pryss
Author Website: miss_pryss

Review:

They’d saved the country, dammit. They deserved some fucking fun, and they were too lame to have any.

“That’s it,” Matt said, making a decision. “We’re going to do this, McClane. No excuses. We are too awesome to be so boring.”

Post Fire-sale, Matt and John bond while drugged up in the hospital, talking about how they'll enjoy all the little things they're missing once they get out. Afterwards, they fall out of touch until they meet amidst depositions, and they end up having weekly have-fun day. They bond watching movies (John's reaction to the Matrix series is priceless), go to the beach and museums, and finally get to their favorite Italian sausage sandwich. Basically they're dating without realizing it. During this, Matt realizes that his slight attraction to John has turned into something much more complicated, and tries to figure out how to deal with it.

Despite the dramatic sounding description, this fic is hilarious. The POV alternates between John and Matt, and we get both their quirky perspectives on the proceedings. I particularly loved the beginning sequence in the hospital, where they're both doped up on morphine during their "play date." I really liked the brief parts with the secondary characters: Warlock, Lucy and later John's OFC partner; each shows up briefly to add some humor (or sense) to the story.

Beyond that, this story is over ten thousand words! For yuletide! Anonymous writer, I salute you.

Getting to Know You

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Title: Getting to Know You
Fandom: Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard
Pairing: Matt Farrell/John McClane
Categories: humor, romance, first-time, post-canon, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (10,292 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: miss_pryss
Author Website: miss_pryss

Review:

They’d saved the country, dammit. They deserved some fucking fun, and they were too lame to have any.

“That’s it,” Matt said, making a decision. “We’re going to do this, McClane. No excuses. We are too awesome to be so boring.”

Post Fire-sale, Matt and John bond while drugged up in the hospital, talking about how they'll enjoy all the little things they're missing once they get out. Afterwards, they fall out of touch until they meet amidst depositions, and they end up having weekly have-fun day. They bond watching movies (John's reaction to the Matrix series is priceless), go to the beach and museums, and finally get to their favorite Italian sausage sandwich. Basically they're dating without realizing it. During this, Matt realizes that his slight attraction to John has turned into something much more complicated, and tries to figure out how to deal with it.

Despite the dramatic sounding description, this fic is hilarious. The POV alternates between John and Matt, and we get both their quirky perspectives on the proceedings. I particularly loved the beginning sequence in the hospital, where they're both doped up on morphine during their "play date." I really liked the brief parts with the secondary characters: Warlock, Lucy and later John's OFC partner; each shows up briefly to add some humor (or sense) to the story.

Beyond that, this story is over ten thousand words! For yuletide! Anonymous writer, I salute you.

Getting to Know You

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Title: Getting to Know You
Fandom: Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard
Pairing: Matt Farrell/John McClane
Categories: humor, romance, first-time, post-canon, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (10,292 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: miss_pryss
Author Website: miss_pryss

Review:

They’d saved the country, dammit. They deserved some fucking fun, and they were too lame to have any.

“That’s it,” Matt said, making a decision. “We’re going to do this, McClane. No excuses. We are too awesome to be so boring.”

Post Fire-sale, Matt and John bond while drugged up in the hospital, talking about how they'll enjoy all the little things they're missing once they get out. Afterwards, they fall out of touch until they meet amidst depositions, and they end up having weekly have-fun day. They bond watching movies (John's reaction to the Matrix series is priceless), go to the beach and museums, and finally get to their favorite Italian sausage sandwich. Basically they're dating without realizing it. During this, Matt realizes that his slight attraction to John has turned into something much more complicated, and tries to figure out how to deal with it.

Despite the dramatic sounding description, this fic is hilarious. The POV alternates between John and Matt, and we get both their quirky perspectives on the proceedings. I particularly loved the beginning sequence in the hospital, where they're both doped up on morphine during their "play date." I really liked the brief parts with the secondary characters: Warlock, Lucy and later John's OFC partner; each shows up briefly to add some humor (or sense) to the story.

Beyond that, this story is over ten thousand words! For yuletide! Anonymous writer, I salute you.

Getting to Know You

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Title: Getting to Know You
Fandom: Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard
Pairing: Matt Farrell/John McClane
Categories: humor, romance, first-time, post-canon, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (10,292 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: miss_pryss
Author Website: miss_pryss

Review:

They’d saved the country, dammit. They deserved some fucking fun, and they were too lame to have any.

“That’s it,” Matt said, making a decision. “We’re going to do this, McClane. No excuses. We are too awesome to be so boring.”

Post Fire-sale, Matt and John bond while drugged up in the hospital, talking about how they'll enjoy all the little things they're missing once they get out. Afterwards, they fall out of touch until they meet amidst depositions, and they end up having weekly have-fun day. They bond watching movies (John's reaction to the Matrix series is priceless), go to the beach and museums, and finally get to their favorite Italian sausage sandwich. Basically they're dating without realizing it. During this, Matt realizes that his slight attraction to John has turned into something much more complicated, and tries to figure out how to deal with it.

Despite the dramatic sounding description, this fic is hilarious. The POV alternates between John and Matt, and we get both their quirky perspectives on the proceedings. I particularly loved the beginning sequence in the hospital, where they're both doped up on morphine during their "play date." I really liked the brief parts with the secondary characters: Warlock, Lucy and later John's OFC partner; each shows up briefly to add some humor (or sense) to the story.

Beyond that, this story is over ten thousand words! For yuletide! Anonymous writer, I salute you.

Getting to Know You

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Title: Getting to Know You
Fandom: Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard
Pairing: Matt Farrell/John McClane
Categories: humor, romance, first-time, post-canon, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (10,292 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: miss_pryss
Author Website: miss_pryss

Review:

They’d saved the country, dammit. They deserved some fucking fun, and they were too lame to have any.

“That’s it,” Matt said, making a decision. “We’re going to do this, McClane. No excuses. We are too awesome to be so boring.”

Post Fire-sale, Matt and John bond while drugged up in the hospital, talking about how they'll enjoy all the little things they're missing once they get out. Afterwards, they fall out of touch until they meet amidst depositions, and they end up having weekly have-fun day. They bond watching movies (John's reaction to the Matrix series is priceless), go to the beach and museums, and finally get to their favorite Italian sausage sandwich. Basically they're dating without realizing it. During this, Matt realizes that his slight attraction to John has turned into something much more complicated, and tries to figure out how to deal with it.

Despite the dramatic sounding description, this fic is hilarious. The POV alternates between John and Matt, and we get both their quirky perspectives on the proceedings. I particularly loved the beginning sequence in the hospital, where they're both doped up on morphine during their "play date." I really liked the brief parts with the secondary characters: Warlock, Lucy and later John's OFC partner; each shows up briefly to add some humor (or sense) to the story.

Beyond that, this story is over ten thousand words! For yuletide! Anonymous writer, I salute you.

Getting to Know You

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Title: Dear Aristotle
Fandom: Classical Greece and Rome History & Literature RPF, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Pairing: gen (with background Alexander the Great/Hephaistion)
Categories: humor, epistolary, time-travel, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (2,378 words)
Warnings: RPF

Author on LJ: crunchy_salad
Author Website: CrunchySalad / CrunchySalad to Go

Summary:
In a letter to Aristotle, Hephaiston documents a brief detour to Meiza, the site of his formative education. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a peaceful few days reminiscing about old times is interrupted by two strange men the likes of which Hephaiston has never seen.

Review:
The great thing about a rare fandom challenge like Yuletide is the chance to have stories written in fandoms you love that rarely get attention, while on the other hand it's great to be exposed to fandoms you may have never considered. This story straddles both situations; I never would have thought to read Ancient Greece RPF until I saw a Bill & Ted story in the list of Yuletide fandoms, and I'm so glad I did.

Told from the perspective of Hephaiston, written as a letter to Aristole, we get a glimpse of Bill and Ted as they blunder around time trying to return the historical figures after the first film. Hephaiston's descriptions of Bill and Ted are hilarious, including "They seem harmless enough and don't seem intelligent enough to be spies," as he tries to figure out what the strange metal object his men have found is. The contrast between a serious leader communicating about his worries to a friend and the silly antics of Bill, Ted and friends is a blast.

Be excellent to yourself, and check this on out!

Dear Aristotle

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Title: Dear Aristotle
Fandom: Classical Greece and Rome History & Literature RPF, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Pairing: gen (with background Alexander the Great/Hephaistion)
Categories: humor, epistolary, time-travel, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (2,378 words)
Warnings: RPF

Author on LJ: crunchy_salad
Author Website: CrunchySalad / CrunchySalad to Go

Summary:
In a letter to Aristotle, Hephaiston documents a brief detour to Meiza, the site of his formative education. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a peaceful few days reminiscing about old times is interrupted by two strange men the likes of which Hephaiston has never seen.

Review:
The great thing about a rare fandom challenge like Yuletide is the chance to have stories written in fandoms you love that rarely get attention, while on the other hand it's great to be exposed to fandoms you may have never considered. This story straddles both situations; I never would have thought to read Ancient Greece RPF until I saw a Bill & Ted story in the list of Yuletide fandoms, and I'm so glad I did.

Told from the perspective of Hephaiston, written as a letter to Aristole, we get a glimpse of Bill and Ted as they blunder around time trying to return the historical figures after the first film. Hephaiston's descriptions of Bill and Ted are hilarious, including "They seem harmless enough and don't seem intelligent enough to be spies," as he tries to figure out what the strange metal object his men have found is. The contrast between a serious leader communicating about his worries to a friend and the silly antics of Bill, Ted and friends is a blast.

Be excellent to yourself, and check this on out!

Dear Aristotle

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Title: Dear Aristotle
Fandom: Classical Greece and Rome History & Literature RPF, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Pairing: gen (with background Alexander the Great/Hephaistion)
Categories: humor, epistolary, time-travel, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (2,378 words)
Warnings: RPF

Author on LJ: crunchy_salad
Author Website: CrunchySalad / CrunchySalad to Go

Summary:
In a letter to Aristotle, Hephaiston documents a brief detour to Meiza, the site of his formative education. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a peaceful few days reminiscing about old times is interrupted by two strange men the likes of which Hephaiston has never seen.

Review:
The great thing about a rare fandom challenge like Yuletide is the chance to have stories written in fandoms you love that rarely get attention, while on the other hand it's great to be exposed to fandoms you may have never considered. This story straddles both situations; I never would have thought to read Ancient Greece RPF until I saw a Bill & Ted story in the list of Yuletide fandoms, and I'm so glad I did.

Told from the perspective of Hephaiston, written as a letter to Aristole, we get a glimpse of Bill and Ted as they blunder around time trying to return the historical figures after the first film. Hephaiston's descriptions of Bill and Ted are hilarious, including "They seem harmless enough and don't seem intelligent enough to be spies," as he tries to figure out what the strange metal object his men have found is. The contrast between a serious leader communicating about his worries to a friend and the silly antics of Bill, Ted and friends is a blast.

Be excellent to yourself, and check this on out!

Dear Aristotle

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Title: Dear Aristotle
Fandom: Classical Greece and Rome History & Literature RPF, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Pairing: gen (with background Alexander the Great/Hephaistion)
Categories: humor, epistolary, time-travel, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (2,378 words)
Warnings: RPF

Author on LJ: crunchy_salad
Author Website: CrunchySalad / CrunchySalad to Go

Summary:
In a letter to Aristotle, Hephaiston documents a brief detour to Meiza, the site of his formative education. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a peaceful few days reminiscing about old times is interrupted by two strange men the likes of which Hephaiston has never seen.

Review:
The great thing about a rare fandom challenge like Yuletide is the chance to have stories written in fandoms you love that rarely get attention, while on the other hand it's great to be exposed to fandoms you may have never considered. This story straddles both situations; I never would have thought to read Ancient Greece RPF until I saw a Bill & Ted story in the list of Yuletide fandoms, and I'm so glad I did.

Told from the perspective of Hephaiston, written as a letter to Aristole, we get a glimpse of Bill and Ted as they blunder around time trying to return the historical figures after the first film. Hephaiston's descriptions of Bill and Ted are hilarious, including "They seem harmless enough and don't seem intelligent enough to be spies," as he tries to figure out what the strange metal object his men have found is. The contrast between a serious leader communicating about his worries to a friend and the silly antics of Bill, Ted and friends is a blast.

Be excellent to yourself, and check this on out!

Dear Aristotle

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Title: Dear Aristotle
Fandom: Classical Greece and Rome History & Literature RPF, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Pairing: gen (with background Alexander the Great/Hephaistion)
Categories: humor, epistolary, time-travel, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (2,378 words)
Warnings: RPF

Author on LJ: crunchy_salad
Author Website: CrunchySalad / CrunchySalad to Go

Summary:
In a letter to Aristotle, Hephaiston documents a brief detour to Meiza, the site of his formative education. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a peaceful few days reminiscing about old times is interrupted by two strange men the likes of which Hephaiston has never seen.

Review:
The great thing about a rare fandom challenge like Yuletide is the chance to have stories written in fandoms you love that rarely get attention, while on the other hand it's great to be exposed to fandoms you may have never considered. This story straddles both situations; I never would have thought to read Ancient Greece RPF until I saw a Bill & Ted story in the list of Yuletide fandoms, and I'm so glad I did.

Told from the perspective of Hephaiston, written as a letter to Aristole, we get a glimpse of Bill and Ted as they blunder around time trying to return the historical figures after the first film. Hephaiston's descriptions of Bill and Ted are hilarious, including "They seem harmless enough and don't seem intelligent enough to be spies," as he tries to figure out what the strange metal object his men have found is. The contrast between a serious leader communicating about his worries to a friend and the silly antics of Bill, Ted and friends is a blast.

Be excellent to yourself, and check this on out!

Dear Aristotle

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Title: Dear Aristotle
Fandom: Classical Greece and Rome History & Literature RPF, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Pairing: gen (with background Alexander the Great/Hephaistion)
Categories: humor, epistolary, time-travel, yuletide recs
Length: Medium (2,378 words)
Warnings: RPF

Author on LJ: crunchy_salad
Author Website: CrunchySalad / CrunchySalad to Go

Summary:
In a letter to Aristotle, Hephaiston documents a brief detour to Meiza, the site of his formative education. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a peaceful few days reminiscing about old times is interrupted by two strange men the likes of which Hephaiston has never seen.

Review:
The great thing about a rare fandom challenge like Yuletide is the chance to have stories written in fandoms you love that rarely get attention, while on the other hand it's great to be exposed to fandoms you may have never considered. This story straddles both situations; I never would have thought to read Ancient Greece RPF until I saw a Bill & Ted story in the list of Yuletide fandoms, and I'm so glad I did.

Told from the perspective of Hephaiston, written as a letter to Aristole, we get a glimpse of Bill and Ted as they blunder around time trying to return the historical figures after the first film. Hephaiston's descriptions of Bill and Ted are hilarious, including "They seem harmless enough and don't seem intelligent enough to be spies," as he tries to figure out what the strange metal object his men have found is. The contrast between a serious leader communicating about his worries to a friend and the silly antics of Bill, Ted and friends is a blast.

Be excellent to yourself, and check this on out!

Dear Aristotle

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