Rictus
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| Fanfiction | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Rictus |
| Author(s): | Sequitur |
| Date(s): | 22 May 2005 - 14 June 2007 |
| Length: | 61,212 words |
| Genre(s): | gen, casefile, backstory |
| Fandom(s): | NCIS |
| Relationship(s): | |
| External Links: | Rictus (FanFiction.Net) |
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Rictus is a gen NCIS story by Sequitur.
Summary: How Tony Dinozzo started working for NCIS.
Recs and Reviews
Sequitur describes the story as "How Tony DiNozzo started working for NCIS." Not only do we get the first meeting between Tony and Gibbs, but they also work their first case together, a really nasty serial killer case with the targets being little girls. Tony's situation within the police department is bad and getting worse, and Gibbs realizes that the younger man is close to burn out. Sequitur does an excellent job of getting into the heads of both Gibbs and DiNozzo and showing us how well the two mesh almost immediately.[1]
Long gen fic, about Tony, still a Baltimore cop, meeting Gibbs and eventually coming to work for him. The Tony in this fic is maybe a bit too self-confident, the way he should be, but mostly doesn't show in the show. I have no trouble believing in this Tony, but it makes me wonder why he changed when he came to NCIS. Still, I really like the Tony/Gibbs interactions in this one, and even though it's gen, I'm sure it will satisfy your Gibbs/Tony desires.[2]
This one is the most popular fic there is about Tony joining the NCIS. I agree that this is definitely the best one, it’s very well thought out. This author has lots of other NCIS fics too that are definitely worth reading.[3]
If you’re in the NCIS fandom you’ve no doubt read this story from the mid 2000’s. It is a terrific tale that takes a small piece of dialogue between Kate and Tony and expands on it in a completely plausible way explaining how Gibbs and Tony met and the circumstances that brought Tony to NCIS. Obviously this has since been Jossed, but I think it still stands the test of time.The overall story is well written and the mystery keeps you wondering as it does Gibbs and Tony. I enjoyed the procedural part of this almost as much as the storyline itself because police work and investigations do take time, are frequently frustrating, and sometimes it’s knowing that all the pieces are there and just not being sure how they fit together.
The author has a great ear for dialogue, especially when it comes to Ducky, and the characterizations of Gibbs and Tony are layered and believable. The OC’s are incredibly strong and distinct and add much to the story.
If it’s been awhile since you’ve read this, I recommend giving it a re-read, it truly is just as good, even years later. And if you’ve never read this story? I’m a little envious of you and recommend you give it a shot because this is one of those stories that highlights the best of what fanfic is all about.[4]
References
- ^ moonprincessnat in ncisficrecs. Rictus by Sequitur, 15 June 2007. (Accessed 24 April 2011)
- ^ oceanas_recs. NCIS Rec 'Rictus' by Sequitur, 23 July 2007. (Accessed 24 April 2011)
- ^ heloujelou. Rictus by Sequitur, 13 June 2008. (Accessed 24 April 2011)
- ^ "Rec at epic_recs, Sept 30, 2012". Archived from the original on 2024-09-03.