I’m not saying it’s not a horrible idea. I’m just saying it could be horrible in an AWESOME way.
I sort of really want to write a Regency NCIS AU, where young Anthony is trapped caring for his younger siblings (only Timothy and Ziva–aka, Zinnia–now that Caitlin died of fever the year before), and must marry a wealthy woman in order to get Timothy (the rightful heir to their duchy since naturally, Tony is illegitimate) to Eton and Zinna a debut and he works for horrible, crotchety old widower Gibbs, who loathes all but his darling niece Abby and his dearest friend, oddball doctor friend. Anthony is fabulous at seducing women but nobody wants to keep him, and although he’s made his way through half of the ladies of the ton, or rather, they have made their way through him, nobody wants to make an honest man of him–except possibly Gibbs, who is a Marquis of some wealth and Oh my God this story gets worse the more I try to justify it. Of course, it could be worse. I could be writing the SGA version of this where John is being blackmailed into marrying Kolya and Rodney had to stop his wedding, because despite having fallen madly in love with Lady Samantha Carter at house party, he realizes in the end it is John, her enchanting brother and not her to whom he has given his heart ARRRRRGH SOMEBODY STOP ME. GOD DAMN THESE STUPID JULIA QUINN NOVELS.
Or do a Regency crossover! Because the only thing more perfect than these ideas is the scene where Rodney and Gibbs are attending court and everyone’s talking about this new drink that’s all the rage and they’re all, “Whatever, it can’t be better than Earl Grey,” and then someone says, “But truly, you must try this! It is called… coffee.”
Or something. Look, I don’t know Regency, I just know that Gibbs+Rodney+caffeine=shenaniganity.
Plus! Think of the awesomeness of Abby and Sam talking about how their crazy brother/uncle are sototallyinlove with the cute slutty boys of the court, and isn’t it adorable.
Oh, oh, I read that SGA-fic. Actually, I think I read it several times, in different incarnations… and I loved it.
I think every fandom needs more Harlequin-fic, and I’d totally read the NCIS-one.
OMG. I really, really have to read this. This is great timing, by the way, because I just finished a Georgette Heyer novel and really want more but can’t afford it.
No no no! You don’t need to be *stopped*. These dreadful visions will only torment you until you write them out. Completely. And then post them on the intarwebs. So we can…um…counsel you? Or something?
You know, I bet Tony and Gibbs both have *great* calves for those stocking and knickerbocker sets that were all the rage back then…
“I could be writing the SGA version of this where John is being blackmailed into marrying Kolya and Rodney had to stop his wedding, because despite having fallen madly in love with Lady Samantha Carter at house party, he realizes in the end it is John, her enchanting brother and not her to whom he has given his heart”
Tonight I’ll wish upon a star that you’ll write that story. :D Harlequin AU:s FTW!
I love the SGA version. Not that I wouldn’t read the NCIS one. It’s so very wrong and so very awesome. :)
There is no way to stop these sorts of insidious ideas other than exorcising them onto paper (old school) or into a work processer. They only go away forever if you post them where others can see that they’re out.
For your own health and sanity, you must write this down and post it!
That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
DOOOOO IIIIIIIT!
(because Gibbs will refuse to wear the cravat Anthony ties for him, and the scene will be so squeeful you canNOT deny the world! =)
OH MY GOD YOU LIKE THEM!!! Aren’t they bizarrely addictive and HI, WONDERFUL. *dances* Please to come visit me SOOOON.
I would totally read and fangirl you for either/both of them!! Or mash them together as leupagus suggests!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! you’re reading romance novels! how am i missing out on this? i can send you so more if you’d like… *evil grin*
I’m… not seeing the problem here. And unlike in SGA, I don’t think it has even been done yet! Plus, Gibbs is *already* a scary yet appealing cranky widower, so less of a leap of plot. I’d read it! I vote do it!
i have already said YES YES GREAT IDEAS already. ♥ :D
expect art by the end of this week. *HALO~*
Jay-sus! Remember when you wrote that list of really, really awful slashfic? because if you write this, it has to go on that list.
P.S: So how much would it cost to take out a contract on Julia Quinn?
These are not horrible ideas, they are HORRIBLY AWESOME. I’m taking a Victorian novel class right now, and the urge to write flowery romances with SGA characters is indeed strong. Please, please give in to the crack fairies.
Oh god, yes please.
I would show up with bells on to read either of those. For realz. I love your brain.
also, i thought it was make tony an honest woman. because that’s just more awesome.
I think that NCIS is due for a over-the-top but great regrency fic. John and Rodney have been digging ditches for each other for a looong time, and their pairing tested in plenty of variations. Tony and Gibbs are good for it… :)
Oh, do it! You know you want to.
Oh do this. Please, do this? I have come out of lurkdom just to ask you to write these. The SGA one is great, but I will give you my firstborn if you’d write the NCIS one. Please?
Oh do this. Please, do this? I have come out of lurkdom just to ask you to write these. The SGA one is great, but I will give you my firstborn if you’d write the NCIS one. Please?
Do it. Do both.
the NCIS AU would be BRILLIANT. every fandom needs one!
Okay, I know this is like a year out of date but– 14 Valentines. Do this one! It’ll be AWESOME.
Did you ever write them and where can I find them?