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[sekrit_omg]

Title: How Am I Different
Rating: R/NC17
Pairing: Stan/Kyle
Summary: Stan and Kyle both lose something. Two things, in Kyle's case. Sequel to First Settlements.
Notes: Spoilers for ASOIAF. Mathom.

part i | part ii | part iii

Comments

[julads]

I've said this like three times now, but I was so, so, so thrilled to see you had posted more of this verse. It was really good to read from Stan's point of view this time, too, because even though my default opinion of point of view changes is generally one of heavy skepticism (although it's true, this isn't a classic chaptered fic either), I felt like we really needed to see from Stan's eyes this time in order to see their actual relationship, because this Kyle is pretty much the most self-absorbed Kyle ever

[sekrit_omg]

Hi! I owe SO MANY stupid comments and reviews it's now ridiculous, and I can't even reply to this without saying that, so, hey

[brimbelle]

Oh god I'm so happy you writed more about this AU. It's something I think I've never read before even in others fandoms, or at least not as well-written as yours

[sekrit_omg]

Thank you! I'm really glad that this seems both original and well-written. I have been pretty nervous about the subject matter, so it is a relief to hear that you think I managed to pull it off, and that you enjoyed reading it!

I am definitely planning to write a third story about this situation, because I think when Stan and Kyle are a bit older and more mature their relationship will be poised to move into a better place. Still, I know this is dark and I felt bad for Stan as I was writing this. In thinking about creating a three-part arc I was thinking of the second part as having to end in an especially low place so that the last third could be redemptive in how it concludes. I hope I manage to pull it off! Thank you thank you for reading.