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I love them playing pretend at professionalism its such a good reminder that hey are just kids basically

I just think it’s funny that the brass plant mister from Niko’s room made it onto the makeshift ironing board desk. Such an important office supply and vital to their work.

Now where did the ceramic pig come from? (I love these goofballs with my whole heart.)

Edwin's poltergeist power should be the ability to atomize things or misplace them. Charles' should be freezing temperatures and throwing shit

Sustainable fashion for the Solar Punk

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i'm literally the priest's favorite sacrificial lamb because i am so docile and sweet and i hold very still when they put the rope around my neck and i trot along so happily while they lead me to the altar and they do not even have to tie me down because i lie so very still and only bleat once or twice in my lovely lamb voice and when the knife comes down it cuts through me like butter and i offer no resistance and i bleed so prettily all over my new white wool and my guts all unspool like the most beautiful shining yarn and my eyes are animal and dumb and hold no accusation and every time i die i come right back as another little lamb because the priest loves me so so much and he always chooses me for the sacrifice every time and he always places one hand on my small and twitching nose to calm me while he lifts the knife and he doesn't do it for the other lambs only me because i'm his favorite

And I've been waiting...

Waiting...

Waiting...

Waiting...

...You.

BROOOO 😭😭

I will start sobbing abt this musical again

In honor of the Ithaca Saga and Epic the Musical in general🫡🫡

Ody and Penelope have my heart🖤🖤

the conses have been quencing so much and I can’t get it to stop

surely the conses wont quence

I love the argument w the book as if electronics aren’t also lit up making it so much worse

It’s like asking why someone is looking at the stars even tho they apparently avoid looking at the sun

Charles required so much cuddling as an apology. No, they’re not dating yet.

poor Sevika's been embarrassed ever since, yet still stuck around😔✊

Something possessing or influencing Edwin or taking his form and getting angry at Charles in ways that Edwin never would, not getting violent because that would make the jig immediately up but raising Edwin’s voice, clenching Edwin’s fists, things Edwin knows not to do

And after it’s all resolved Edwin is upset at Charles for something, maybe putting himself in danger, maybe something else, it doesn’t matter - what matters is that Edwin rounds on Charles to snap at him, and Charles flinches.

i told him I wasn’t interested he just keeps coming back

"you are one of gods strongest soldiers" i say, not even believing in either of those institutions

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Dead Boy Detectives (TV) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Charles Rowland (DCU), Edwin Paine | Edwin Payne Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Science Fiction, Alternate Universe - Different First Meeting, Injury, Mild body horror?, it’s not full on body horror, I’m not sure if it’s even considered body horror, but maybe just the thought of it might be bad for people so Series: Part 5 of DBDA 12 Days of Ghostmas Summary:

Charles is running from his friends and ends up entering an asteroid field.

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Dead Boy Detectives (TV) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Edwin Paine | Edwin Payne/Charles Rowland Characters: Edwin Paine | Edwin Payne, Charles Rowland (DCU), Crystal Palace (DCU), Niko Sasaki Additional Tags: 5+1 Things, Post-Canon, Fluff, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Reunions, Case Fic, Sort Of, Humor Summary:

Back in London nearly an after losing Niko, Edwin swears he keeps catching glimpses of her but it can’t be her, can it?

starting a collection

Dead Boy Detectives Fic Recs Part 8

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 Part 7

It's almost Christmas and I have a long train journey so have another fic rec list!

Ode to a Conversation Stuck in my Throat by Leandra

In which Charles is a terrible wingman and Edwin fucks. I love fic where Edwin explores his sexuality and gets to be confident and sexy and Charles gets hit with the old Feelings Realization and this one pulls it off so well!

to say that which cannot be said by sulfuric

Charles has a lot of feelings about Edwin and decides to say it with flowers. I absolutely love the language of flowers and, honestly, decoding messages through flower arrangements seems right up Edwin's alley. Plus he deserves nice things! This fic is super sweet, the floracle is amazing and I really like how Charles' knowledge/ intelligence and general thoughtfulness get to shine here.

The Petition by khorazir

The demons of Hell commiserate after Edwin's second escape and decide to Organize. This is glorious crack with some excellent Hell worldbuilding. Does Hell have unions?? I loved the Solidarity and demonic breakroom. And I'm always here for Edwin as the Scourge of Hell. Also has wonderful fanart!

still my heartbeat with your bare hands by laiqualaurelote

Beowulf AU! Charles is hired to kill a horrible monster. I loved this historical/fantasy setting and the little snippets of mythology. The blend of Charles-typical speech patterns, modern slang and Old English was especially fun. The Author's Note also has some really interesting background info and has finally persuaded me to actually read Beowulf.

Super Effective Against Ghost Types by RoseGanymede95

Charles and Niko bonding, my beloved! During the Case of the Two Dead Dragons, Charles interviews Niko about Brad and Hunter and Gets Reminded of his own terrible former friends... This is a Niko PoV fic and this author is fabulous at capturing her voice and bringing the feels. Also in play: a shared love of Pokémon, Charles' Mood Ring Shirt and do the girls know how the boys died?? Canon and Netflix robbed us of these two spending time together and I loved Niko being gentle with Charles as he gets hit in the face by his trauma.

Love like fools by CasiHuman

This is actually a compilation of the author's Dead Boy Detectives comics (@technically-human on tumblr). Every single one is a delight; the artist is one of my favourites of any fandom.

When you are gone away by ghostinthelibrary

On the way to rescuing Edwin from the Fae, Crystal tells Charles about all the previous times this has happened. This is the latest installment of the Ministry of Supernatural Investigations series bringing Edwin and Crystal's backstory to life. I can't get enough of this AU (supernatural secret agents, basically) and we're also treated to oblivious payneland AND oblivious palasaki.

Knockout by e_va

Edwin worries about mysterious injuries Charles refuses to explain. Despite references to domestic/intimate partner violence, this one is sweet and Edwin thirsting after Charles while he's fighting is so funny to me.

Its the love and grief that makes me whole by eunoise

One of Charles' killers comes to the agency for help after he himself is murdered. Apart from the deliciously dramatic irony of that premise, I enjoyed Charles (somewhat) processing his trauma and the client trying to (finally) do right by Charles. It's also set in the Codependency World Cup Extended Universe so Charles fraught relationship with his ex-bestie/crush Mark also gets spotlighted. Recommended!

Luna Moths by thegirlofthorns

Very cute fic about Edwin coming to understand his physical feelings for Charles. I loved the luna moths/butterflies imagery and Edwin being very Edwin about being in love. Just lovely characterisation all round.

It's part of a series also featuring Kiss Me & Repaint Me featuring Charles going all out on "fripperies" to make sure Edwin get the first time he deserves. Lovely.

practise your passion on me by junosbraindump

Niko persuades Edwin to go clubbing as part of a scheme to make Charles jealous. And guess who happens to be at the club?? Minor catwin and and the payneland is cute.

Show Me My Silver Lining by GoodFrith

Charles comes home early to find Edwin torturing himself. This one's sad and emotional and touches on grief, guilt and self-harm/destructiveness but Crystal and especially Charles are amazing friends and the hurt/comfort is excellent.

The Case of the Decade of Despair by Rizandace

In which Edwin and Charles broke up a decade pre-canon and Edwin still ends up in Hell. Sad and interesting concept featuring misunderstandings and supernatural meddling but an eventual happy ending.

A Steady Anchor in the Open Sea by Mayarenerose

Edwin wakes up in the office and doesn't know where he is. Listen, I'm weak for Temporary Amnesia, OK? And this one has an existential threat for some extra angst.

A Short History of Almost Something by dear_monday, two_ravens

Missing scene from the superb fic Wunderkammer that covers the Sex Pollen-esque Incident they Never Talk About... Intense and frustrating almost payneland.

Lucid Dream of Hands on Me by tragedy_machine

Edwin gets hit by a lust spell and refuses to let Charles help out... At first. Fuck or Die culminating in Sex With Feelings for the win!

In the Name of the Law by Hse11z5

(Regular) Police Detectives AU! DS Charles Rowland gets transferred to a precinct in the countryside just in time to join the hunt for Becky Aspen and develop a massive crush on his boss, DI Edwin Payne. Interesting to see the boys as living adults with responsibilities and workplace politics but essentially the same job? And I loved the boys getting to know each other in this one.

lovesick girls by ObsessedWithFandom

Palasaki fic! In which Niko and Crystal's first date does not go to plan... I love seeing cool, confident characters fumble with their crushes, so Crystal attempting to ask Niko out was adorable. But be warned! There's also a feels sneak attack and references to childhood neglect, but also Hurt/Comfort and sickfic.

I might do another Christmas themed rec list closer to the time if people are interested? You guys have been sharing festive fic at an impressive rate! ❤️🎄🎅🎁

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While dead boys is trending for whatever reason, I'm taking this opportunity to share some of my favorite fics recently

The night of nights by NuriaSchnee is an amazing s2 fic that has amazing characterization and a great villain and just overall great

The case of the backup ballerina by paraph is a super well planned s2 fic, I'm not done it yet bc the first episode alone is 20k but what I've read is amazing so far

Stay the night by singtome is the third part of a musician/manager au that is so enjoyable, i read it like over a week ago and am still thinking about it

Go read them! This is a very short list bc I'm in a rush but if you want more lmk

feverish and forsaken. on my second glass of mulled wine. never kill yourself

no but like he’s actually just me

never before was there a character that was so me

Charles, within a few hours of meeting Edwin: I'd love to move in with you and start a business together

Charles, within a few hours of meeting Crystal: Hi! Would you like to see my parents?

Charles, love, I'm begging you to slow down

You absolute u-hauling lesbian

im re-watching since i binged the whole series in two nights the first time and im so entertained by the port townsend "office" setup.

edwin is sitting very properly behind their 'desk', which is an ironing board. from an earlier shot he seems to have arranged the items on the desk pretty carefully but as far as i can tell they're just random knickknacks. he's not even taking notes.

crystal is the one taking notes, and sitting normally in a real chair.

niko starts out sitting somewhat normally on the end table in the back, but during some of the smash cuts she's sort of... perching.

my favorite bit is that since it's an ironing board, charles can't do his normal half-sit on the side of the desk thing (or could he? the logistics of ghost weight escape me). so they've gotten a step stool and put it in the exact position where it will look like he's sitting the way he does in the actual office.

it's giving 'kids playing make-believe office with household objects' and i love it so much.

Rip charles rowland you would have loved taking am I gay quizzes, and hated getting 50%

Whimsigoth Anya :)

“if death ever did catch us she’d force us into the afterlife and split us up”

honey death is the original ally

death let a scraggly homeless man live forever because her baby brother had a crush. death 1000% knows about the dead boy detective agency and she loves it. they’re her favourite little gay ghosts and they’re not going ANYWHERE

I'm slightly obsessed with gen z Crystal Palace looking right at a very dead boy and going "you'd be a fun addition to my body count" babygirl he's already a part of a body count and it's not yours. He's a murder victim!

i thought this was a beautiful butch lesbian but it’s just that twink from dead boy detectives? 😭 😭 😭

In light of recent horrors, My asks are open again and I am now taking dbda fic requests (1k length) for all of today until 12am GMT

Any ships including just friendship (eg catwin, payneland, cricketcrow, montwin, palasaki, ghostcat etc), can be canon universe or an AU

(no NSFW)

This is how I imagine Telemachus in the Penelope warrior au

sold as a set do not separate!!!!

outfit deconstruction

Edwin Payne's got a whole look going for him, and I love that for him. This is me layering him up and down to have a better idea of how the outfit fits together.