The Other Matter
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| Fanfiction | |
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| Title: | The Other Matter |
| Author(s): | Survivah |
| Date(s): | August 8, 2020 |
| Length: | 15,046 words |
| Genre: | Slash, Get Together (trope), |
| Fandom: | The Old Guard |
| External Links: | AO3 |
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The Other Matter by Survivah is a The Old Guard Joe/Nicky fic, focused on their history and the development of their relationship over their early years together. It is often considered a "must read" for fans of the pairing.
Summary
He wants Yusuf to hold his hand again. Grab his ankle. Flick his ear. Thrust his sword into his chest and breath into his mouth.Yet, they have the long ocean of eternity ahead of them. These whims are nothing but a swell under their ship: gone as soon as they come. Nicolo knows better than to jump overboard and drown alone trying to chase them.
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Alternate title: "You'd Feel Pretty Weird If You Developed a Crush on the Only Other Immortal You Know, Right?"
Reactions and Reviews
As The Old Guard began to fill my dash, I became more and more intrigued and eager to see if Joe&Nicky were as advertised but it took me some time to find the time to watch the movie. Well, I can say that they are just as advertised and the movie was so, so awesome and I am so excited for a sequel! And if that wasn’t enough then we have this story. So very good. I mean, just wow. I love all of the little character-building details. I love Nicky’s voice and how in love he is even before he notices. And Joe, dear god, he is a treasure and a blessing. I really can’t say enough about this one. Do yourself a favor and read it.[1]
some p graphic violence bc its the old guard but. this is very,,,,soft, v tender in the heart region, joe is Good and nicky Loves Him and i am In Tears[2]
Sometimes I lie awake at night staring at the ceiling thinking about this fic. If you like your Joe/Nicky get-together stories with a tall glass of pining/idiots to lovers, run don’t walk.[3]
This is a story about friendship, love and misunderstandings. Yusuf and Nicolo’s partnership evolves quite a lot in this story and it’s really amazing! I love the author’s characterization for Yusuf; he’s depicted as outgoing, frank and quite sweet. This story is full of poetic comparisons and the characters are very well written.[6]
So emotional, very raw. Love it.[7]
Ahhhaha, Nicky is so dumb, and I love this way that the two of them fall in love. The writing is so good, belief is suspended over exactly how without a clue these two idiots can be – and worth it.[8]
References
- ^ "Rec: The Other Matter by Survivah". Archived from the original on 2024-01-24.
- ^ "Can you please rec me some of yusuf fics please I love him v much he has a heart of gold". Archived from the original on 2024-01-24.
- ^ "MG has read…a lot of TOG fanfic this autumn: a rec list". Archived from the original on 2024-01-24.
- ^ "The Old Guard Recs". Archived from the original on 2024-01-24.
- ^ Comment on International Fanworks Day Feedback Fest 2022
- ^ "January 21, 2021 Tumblr post". Archived from the original on 2024-01-24.
- ^ "Hi! I'm actually a cherik shipper but I think I'm starting to feel something nice towards joe and nicky thanks to your blog". Archived from the original on 2024-01-24.
- ^ "the world is full of stories and cat videos". Archived from the original on 2024-01-24.