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ds_recsredux2008-01-20 12:47 pm
china_shop) wrote in ds_recsredux2008-01-20 12:47 pm
"Cosmic Rays"
Title: Cosmic Rays
Author:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
catwalksalone
Pairing: Ray/Ray
Rating: NC-17
Length: 43,300 words
Warning: Contains references to noncon.
Why I'm reccing this fic:
Because once I started it, I couldn't put it down. It's a science fiction novel that not only shows off a rich and complicated world, but charts the slowly building relationship between Kowalski and Vecchio. It has snark and spark and humour and warmth, and that kind of Firefly-esque sense of the crew being a family. The supporting cast are wonderful. The UST shimmers. The characters' backstories are original and well thought out. The whole thing rocked my socks.
"The new guy seems kinda edgy," Ian volunteered after a few minutes.
"They always are. No one joins the COPS for fun. Something's got him here — just don't know if it's enough to keep him. Can't even keep his food down when the grav field fails. Noob."
"I joined the COPS for fun. And also because I wanted to see the solar system and because my father was the Prime-Lieutenant of Contingency CourtShip 4 so obviously I had to become involved in law enforcement despite the Toronto Fliers begging me to join their ranks because it turns out I'm the only pilot in existence who can fly through the Asteroid Belt blindfolded."
"Sure, Ian," said Ray, examining his fingernails. "You joined for fun. It had nothing to do with you being caught stealing a ship when you were a kid and ending up indentured to the COPS for life."
"If you're going to get all literal about it-" started Ian but was interrupted by a harsh, repetitive buzzing. A red light flashed on the console to the right of Ray.
"Ah, damn," he said and flipped a switch. A small screen set into the console flickered and lit up. The craggy face of COPS-Captain Welsh crackled into focus.
"Vecchio."
Cosmic Rays
Author:
catwalksalonePairing: Ray/Ray
Rating: NC-17
Length: 43,300 words
Warning: Contains references to noncon.
Why I'm reccing this fic:
Because once I started it, I couldn't put it down. It's a science fiction novel that not only shows off a rich and complicated world, but charts the slowly building relationship between Kowalski and Vecchio. It has snark and spark and humour and warmth, and that kind of Firefly-esque sense of the crew being a family. The supporting cast are wonderful. The UST shimmers. The characters' backstories are original and well thought out. The whole thing rocked my socks.
"The new guy seems kinda edgy," Ian volunteered after a few minutes.
"They always are. No one joins the COPS for fun. Something's got him here — just don't know if it's enough to keep him. Can't even keep his food down when the grav field fails. Noob."
"I joined the COPS for fun. And also because I wanted to see the solar system and because my father was the Prime-Lieutenant of Contingency CourtShip 4 so obviously I had to become involved in law enforcement despite the Toronto Fliers begging me to join their ranks because it turns out I'm the only pilot in existence who can fly through the Asteroid Belt blindfolded."
"Sure, Ian," said Ray, examining his fingernails. "You joined for fun. It had nothing to do with you being caught stealing a ship when you were a kid and ending up indentured to the COPS for life."
"If you're going to get all literal about it-" started Ian but was interrupted by a harsh, repetitive buzzing. A red light flashed on the console to the right of Ray.
"Ah, damn," he said and flipped a switch. A small screen set into the console flickered and lit up. The craggy face of COPS-Captain Welsh crackled into focus.
"Vecchio."
Cosmic Rays
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