One prefers, of course, on all occasions to be stainless and above reproach, but, failing that, the next best thing is unquestionably to have got rid of the body.

P. G. Wodehouse - Joy In The Morning

[mailorderfictionalcharacter]

elim garak: my poor naive jube jube, you believe so absolutely in federation principles…it’s positively pathetic. be more cynical - like me!

also elim garak: i sacrificed my life to misery and discontent because the cardassian state, which can’t even hold onto its unethically occupied territories without overextending itself is the most perfect entity in all of existence 

[crisisoninfintefandoms]

y’know, part of what’s so interesting about the Bashir/Garak dynamic is that they’re so different and yet also kind of…the same?  Both intelligent, both outgoing, both love stories…and both deeply products of their environments.  

It becomes increasingly clear that Garak is just as idealistic as Bashir, it’s just that his ideals are different–that he’s internalized the ideals of Cardassia as much as Bashir has internalized the ideals of the federation.  They also both over the course of the show have to redefine for themselves what that idealism means–whether they are going to be loyal to the institution itself, or to the ideals that institution was meant to represent.  And they both come down on the side of idealism, for the most part.  Garak retains a certain cynicism, while Bashir has to learn his, but the parallel remains.

Add in what we learn about their complex relationships with fathers that had a very deliberate hand in shaping them, and it’s almost like we’re looking at the same basic person being shaped by different circumstances and cultures.  Which is part of what’s so fascinating–they sit across from each other, and it’s like looking at the distorted mirror image.  I almost wonder if that’s part of what draws them to each other, over and over again.  Despite their obvious differences, the can’t help but recognize something in each other.         

[sweartrek]

jesus scotty enough

[sweartrek]

“very stable genius” jokes

[liskokasa]

I have no idea how to draw garak but I’m Tipsy & Tired™ so I’m gonna post this anyway

Health Update

[ladyvean]

Because of the work situation (or lack thereof) and the change in premium costs, I am no longer insured.  This means that I have had to discontinue diagnostics and testing and follow-ups with multiple specialists, so I’m kind of stuck with vague, not-quite diagnoses.  It also means I am not able to make the trip to Johns Hopkins or get the spinal tap my doctor requested.  I am running out of my prescription medications one by one, as I can not afford to get them refilled without insurance coverage.

As such, I am offering a special on my Star Trek portraits for those of you that live in the United States.  $5 for a nice 4x6 print (plus $1 shipping)!  The portraits I have completed thus far are below, but don’t forget I also do commissions!  I even do fanfic commissions. :D

Please message me with any questions.

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[mailorderfictionalcharacter]

elim garak: my poor naive jube jube, you believe so absolutely in federation principles…it’s positively pathetic. be more cynical - like me!

also elim garak: i sacrificed my life to misery and discontent because the cardassian state, which can’t even hold onto its unethically occupied territories without overextending itself is the most perfect entity in all of existence 

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What content would you like to see from G+B Fics?

I'm trying to get an idea of what kind of content I should focus on posting next. People seem to like a lot of different things but I often feel like if I'm not posting a ton of fanfic recs I'm failing. So I'd appreciate some guidance.

[gplusbfics]

Trying to get some feedback, because I feel like some direction would help me.

Wendy

[cyrelia-j]

Sharing this as almost a PSA since I’ve somehow gone my entire ST/DS9 fanfic writing to this point without ever seeing it! (Which is saying something considering all the filth that I write). I’ll probably never have time to tweak some stuff already there that I’d like to change (or maybe I will, I have a pretty strong dedication to the porn writing…) but anyway, this is completely incredible and useful! I like to think I can get pretty imaginative but I love what Tinsnip clearly put a lot of thought into. I know I’ll probably adapt as needed (because I have certain kinks that are beyond redemption *coughimpracticalsizecough*) but this is gold, people. It's 

Tinsnip's Speculative Cardassian Reproductive Xenobiology

This needs to be reposted more than the fucking Tidepod warnings for the good of humanity >>

[tinsnip]

Cats, please, guys. There’s some complicated stuff going on, and Cats Are Good.

[actualpanda]

This is Mr. Peanut, a lovely lil tuxedo kitty who I hope to visit in a few weeks! He’s an adventurous soul.