Title: A Finer Command of Language
Fandom: Bandom
Pairing: Jon/Ryan
Categories: AU, Angst, Drama, Romance
Length: Long (32,000)
Warnings:Near Death Experiences; Permanent Disability

Author on LJ: arsenicjade
Website: Taste of Poison

SummaryThe morning of the accident, Ryan looked at Brendon as he stumbled out of the bunks and said, "Your slippers are on the wrong feet."

As last words, he would have chosen others. Brendon was sitting at the table, checking his email. He glanced down under the table and said, "Huh," but made no move to fix the situation. Ryan reached up to open the cabinet with the oatmeal bars in it, and the world lurched. Ryan didn't even feel himself go anywhere. He just thought, "Ouch, shit," and "Brendon," because he couldn't see him. Later, he would console himself with the fact that that had been a totally noble thing to think in the midst of almost dying.

Review: After a terrible accident Panic at the Disco has to figure out how to handle all the changes in their life. Ryan loses his ability to write or read and has to rely on his bandmates.

This is an interesting alternate history/fix-it fic for the band's break up. Jon and Ryan make a cute couple and the build up is believable though heart-wrenching. It ends on a hopeful note though, so don't be afraid to give the fic a try. Though be warned the beginning isn't easy to read.

A Finer Command of Language