Yeah, I have to come down on the side of RL Jensen being as pretty as fuck. He's definitely the sort that's regular enhanced--I look at a lot of other actors that are basically the same definition, but then you turn out those eyes, those lips, sharpen the cheekbones, frost with freckles, arrange for symmetry, and wow. Just wow.

Whereas Jared is pretty coming at it from a different direction. And is also definitely a lot personality-driven.

Julie, you reading the Dean Smith/2014!Cas WIP? I'm loving it to little pieces, and I wish she'd write even faster.

Some great writers and artists are signed up for help_japan. I haven't seen if ash is there again, for me to swoop on in, and I feel kinda intimidated by the whole process, since I don't have any strong desires like last time.

Still! Petite Madame! Maichan! Luchia13! Artmetica! Loads more.

no, which is that? I've actually been turned off the It's a Terrible Life 'verse and have actually *gasp* been skipping fics.

Don't Let Go For The World. Cas is less aggro than I'd say his 2014 self is, but it's clear what she's drawing from. I'm really enjoying it. She's at 11/15 so far.

thanks, will check it out.

...so good. Excellent slow burn, and I love how we are shown how they buoy each other and make each other's lives better, instead of just being told. It reminds me of the Mafia Soup Kitchen AU. Glad I read it now and not in the beginning, I don't know if the first part or two would have hooked me.

All I can say is if he were my next door neighbor, I'd have to talk myself down from installing spycams in the vents.

This would be me if it was Dean.

I just keep watching the "Jensen's not interesting" vid over and over. He just keeps it going with barely a change of expression, and he involves everyone on the panel, wordlessly checking to see if anybody thinks he's interesting. Charming. And funny.

He was really playing to the crowd, wasn't he? He had definitely turned "it" on. And yes, that's exactly what I meant about him being able to blend in. It's an amazing thing and probably very fortunate for him over the years. I don't expect agreement or that we all have the same preferences. On some planets, they juggle geese.

Everyone was adorable on the panel though. "Is he auditioning?" Oh Misha. "I've had better." Oh Jim. "The amulet was a diva." FU Kripke.

Glad you liked the fic, Julie. She got me with the first cliffhanger, but it's gotten better and better. Since it's essentially all written (it's her NaNoWriMo), I don't feel I'll have to wait unduly for a resolution.

I'm amazed at what peace I've almost reached about the Soup Kitchen. Still mega want, but I'm not mad at her. Nanoochka, on the other hand, better just finish her story. I have no conviction it will live up to anything, and I just want it done.

These chibis feature the best chibi Gabriel I think I've seen, and pretty much sure the first chibi Balty.

I guess Sebastian Roche got the followers he wanted. Warning, implied but unconfirmed nudity.

Dude, really?

chibi!Balthazar needs to be sexier. Dean is obv the scowly chibi, hee.

Nan has a weird headspace in her fics, things get overcomplicated times a thousand and characters have epic conversations that belong in thoughts, and I appreciate that she goes beyond "Dean thinks he's unworthy of being loved", but, yeah, my inner completist needs it to be done without any hope of it being good.

Glad to hear glassyskies actually has this one in the bag. Cuz I'm currently ploughing through jollysnidge's multiple WIP's and am frustrated.

And not to belittle the Movies discussion, but Katniss must be played by Jensen. IJS.

Clicked on ita's link. Feel dirty and pervy. SSDD.

And not to belittle the Movies discussion, but Katniss must be played by Jensen. IJS.

Ahahahaha! And yes.

I refuse to click that link and I can't help wondering at the narcissism behind that kind of move.