#Alexandra Borgia

[lawandordersource]

ANNIE PARISSE as A.D.A. ALEXANDRA BORGIA LAW & ORDER | 15.14 “Fluency” ↳ requested by @tonymarias​

[serenasoutherlyns]

calex but it’s casey novak and alex borgia

[baubeautyandthegeek]

All I Ever Knew, Only You

Written for @whumpcember​ Day 29. Connie tries to forgive herself for failure, even when she misses Alex.

Failure didn’t usually come with so high a price. Connie is still thinking about Alex as she works at the ADA’s office, determined to do justice to Alex’s fierce passion and hard work, so each failure hurts worse. She remembers the day Alex died. “I’m sorry Alex.” Three words that make her heart ache even as she speaks, glancing up at the one photo she can still handle looking at, of herself with Alex, happy, smiling, in love. She pushes herself up to her feet, walking away and letting her tears flow as she settles into the empty bed, wishing yet again Alex was still here, she always knew how to make failure less painful. She hears later that the boy she had tried so hard to save died in his cell, one more failure to add to the list. She’s still working even then, forcing herself to live, even when she wants nothing more than to fall apart completely. She promises herself she’ll talk to Elizabeth Olivet in the morning, make sense of her failure to forgive herself yet again, cope with it somehow.

[valenshawke]

Abbie was, at least, interesting. She was more extreme than Hang'em High McCoy. Admittedly, I am very biased as Angie Harmon was the whole reason I even started watching the show (Thanks Washington Post TV Guide!). So I actually liked Abbie. Never mind that there was a whole section of the fandom that shipped Jack/Abbie.

Honestly, I'd also prefer if Abbie did return as EADA and replace Nolan "Doesn't Have Any Argument During a Motion Hearing" Price.

Elisabeth Röhm was the victim of SUCH BAD WRITING, especially for second chairs, that doesn't really get corrected until Alana de la Garza joins the show (which is also timed with Rene Balcer's return as showrunner... which is why seasons 18-20 were pretty good).

Annie Parisse's run was so short, I don't think anything can be said for her other than the way she was written off the show. Still better than, "Is this because I'm lesbian?"

Now I've come to the ultimate question for L&O characters:

Which is worse, an awful personality (Abbie) or no personality (Serena)?

Jury is still out :|

[historicalreusedcostumes]

This Beautiful Italian-style gown is worn on Gina McKee as Caterina Sforza in the 2012 second season of The Borgias (2012) and many years later worn on Alexandra Moen as Queen Elizabeth of York in The Spanish Princess (2019)

[alaynasansa]

Women of the Rebellion

[theshejen]

Who was the hottest women ADA on SVU

[wakabahan]

what characters inspired your ocs, if any? 👀

my bad this has been sitting in here for like two months. some aren't actually a character, it's the vibe like music, aesthetic, phys traits, etc

shasta shizuka- cornelia li britannia - alexandra cabot - satsuki kiryuin - shiv roy

dahlia eiko- bordeaux - this specific photo of my mom when she was 20 - ichigo - jan valentine

sunny miyu - mihoshi kurimitsu - antonio borgia - dana lewis - jpop group bennie k

wakaba - tear grants - chiaki kuriyama - goro majima - tora

kyrie - anise tatlin - miwako sakurada - edward wong hau pepelu tivruski iv - washu

ian - seth - garbage's the world is not enough music video - clarice starling - stevie ray vaughan's couldn't stand the weather

[pinkomcranger]

Tagged by my lovely friend @wondrouswendy! Thank you for thinking of me. ❤️

1. How many works do you have on AO3?

21, but I could've sworn it was more than that but it turns out I just haven't imported all my old fics.

2. What's your total AO3 word count?

42,143 

3. What fandoms do you write for?

Right now, just Alan Wake (2, to be specific). But I wrote for Sailor Moon, Power Rangers, Terminator: TSCC, Maximum Ride, Beverly Hills 90210, Nikita, the Originals, Charmed and a few other one-offs.

4. Top five fics by kudos

but don't ever give me up Klaus Mikaelson/Rebekah Mikaelson, the Originals 

we all bleed the same Klaus Mikaelson/Rebekah Mikaelson, the Originals

like we've done a thousand times before Klaus Mikaelson/Rebekah Mikaelson, the Originals

one way out and one way in Shane Walsh/Rick Grimes, the Walking Dead

strip me down (all of my defenses) Michael Bishop/Alexandra “Alex” Udinov

5. Do you respond to comments?

I try my best to! Comments are my favorite thing in the world, especially when they're long and detailed, so I always want my appreciation known. 

6. What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

strip me down (all of my defenses) I think, simply because it doesn't end with the pairing together and things aren't solved.

7. What's the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

your heart matches mine. That one is fluff on top of fluff to the point where you might get diabetes. Sorry not sorry. 

8. Do you get hate on fics?

I mean, only on the incest ones, which I guess makes sense. It's never bothered me though, if you don't like the topic, don't read it, that simple!

9. Do you write smut?

I still haven't managed an E rating, but yes, especially recently with Andercase, oops.

10. Craziest crossover?

I don't do crossovers, but I did have an idea for a crossover with the Originals and the Borgias. It just never went anywhere.

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

Not that I know of! Lemme knock on wood just in case.

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

Yes! Color me shocked when I was asked. 

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

Literal decades ago with two of my besties, it was a Charmed fic that I bullied them into writing with me. And @hearts-are-connected and I certainly sob at each other about andercase enough that it should count at this point!

14. All time favourite ship?

Alex Casey/Saga Anderson 

15. What's a wip you want to finish but doubt you ever will?

Ahhhh, there's many, actually. I think the one I still want to finish is a Supernatural/ the Originals fusion fic. I go back to it every now and again, so we'll see.

16. What are your writing strengths?

Dialogue and thought process. I'm very good at banter, it's genuinely my favorite thing to write. I love getting into the characters’ heads too.

17. What are your writing weaknesses?

Finishing stories. Action scenes. Trying not to be repetitive. Knowing when to just stop. 

18. Thoughts on dialogue in another language?

I love it if it works well. I used to do it myself when I was in my teens but I didn't exactly do it well!

19. First fandom you wrote in?

Sailor Moon

20. Favorite fic you've written?

Tagging my lovely pack mom @strictlybecca

This changes tbh, but right now it's those damn party kids because it's the first fic I've written and FINISHED after an 8 year hiatus. It was also more smutty than what I usually wrote. Very proud of the banter too.

[thinkingisadangerouspastime]

L&O Fic Recs (Mostly Kincoy)

Notes:

Fics are listed in no particular order outside of website specifications

Most of these fics are Claire/Jack, but not all (there’s also character-centric fics, some femslash, at least one niche rarepair, etc.)

If you read, be sure to reblog (Tumblr), kudos (AO3), and leave a kind comment (all platforms)!

The summaries for the majority of these fics are the same as were posted with the story; for the one or two that had particularly vague summaries or no summary at all, I provided a sentence

Fics are complete unless stated otherwise

I may update this list occasionally in the future :)

Feel free to reblog with your own additions!

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Red and Pink, by fighterkimburgess; Claire/Jack, oneshot, unrated, 1.4k.

It’s Valentine’s Day 1996, and Claire Kincaid is making big decisions.

you’re too tall, by serenasoutherlyns; Claire/Jack, oneshot, unrated, 210 words.

Claire looks up at Jack as she says it, her eyelashes fluttering, her hand coming to grasp at his tie, watching with satisfaction as his eyes darken.

AO3:

Mine Eyes Dazzle, by GilShalos1; Claire/Jack, four fics, ratings include G, T, and E, 38.4k total.

A series of stories all set within the same fanon: Jack and Claire, and Jack after Claire.

lovers lost in time, by lonely_is_so_lonely_alone; Claire/Jack, 13 chapters, rated G, 22.2k.

She knew it was crossing a line – crashing through a boundary they had set themselves in those first, slow, weeks.

Her head screamed at her. Not again. Not again. Not again.

– tracing the relationship between Claire and Jack, from their first kiss to their last.

it was more than worth it, by faerialchemist (me!); Claire/Jack, 2 chapters, rated T, 32k.

Claire shook her head, lacing their fingers together. “How about we lay down some ground rules?”

Jack chuckled. “Rules, huh?”

“Yes.” A smirk twitched at her lips. “If you come within six inches of my personal space in the office, I have permission to taze you.”

(Or: 7 times people found out about Jack and Claire’s relationship + 1 time people were told.)

love in rushes, by serenaclaires; Claire/Jack (ft. a smattering of other Claire pairings, including Margot/Claire), oneshot, rated T, 500 words.

Claire kisses him like he might disappear.

Takeout Lives (or, The Turkey Effect), by missanotherboat; Claire & Jack & Adam, oneshot, rated G, 2.2k.

“Most people wait until Christmas to let it flow – memories, guilt, joy, pain – but I should have known you wouldn’t be caught dead in a conventional depression.”

the lock that kept it dark, by serenaclaires; Alexandra & Jack, Abbie & Jack, Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated M, 5.3k.

The first few times, it’s the smallest glimpses. A flash of dark brunette in the back of a courtroom that is gone as soon as he sees it.

passionately, i’d say, by serenaclaires; Claire/Jack, one chapter, rated T, 1.3k. Ongoing.

Jacqueline “Man-eater” McCoy, Claire recalls the sexist but accurate nickname among the many the new EADA had acquired.

match point, by faerialchemist (me!); Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated T, 2.9k.

Jack raised an eyebrow. “Claire, Adam wants us to be in the office at 7 tomorrow.”

Claire bit back another sigh. “I’m well aware, Jack, but like you said—my car isn’t going anywhere right now. Not without a tow truck.”

“Then let me take you home.”

Claire stiffened, her traitorous heart skipping a beat at his suggestion. “I’m sorry?”

won’t you hang a picture?, by faerialchemist (me!); Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated T, 3.6k.

She watched in silence how his toned back, his firm shoulders rose and fell with each slow breath he took, the consequential snores causing her to bite her tongue to hold back a laugh. If only the court could see him now—the fearless, fiery Jack McCoy sleeping on his stomach with one hand under his pillow and snoring like a disgruntled cat.

Maybe it was selfish, maybe it was childish, but Claire reveled in the fact that this sight was one reserved solely for her.

(Or: It’s 3 AM, and Claire Kincaid finds herself thinking about Jack McCoy.)

come on, babe (why don’t we paint the town?), by faerialchemist (me!); Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated T, 2.9k. Part 1 of and all that jazz.

“Sounds lovely,” Jack said. He started commenting about the color, some stupid, quippy remark, no doubt, but Claire was only half-listening as she stood to slowly unzip her pencil skirt.

Based on the way Jack cut himself off with an awkward cough halfway through his sentence, Claire had a feeling her phone had picked up the sound just fine.

(Or: Claire gets ready for a night out. Jack listens in.)

find a flask (we’re playing fast and loose), by faerialchemist (me!); Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated T, 5k. Part 2 of and all that jazz.

Of course, Jack’s age hadn’t stopped a few beautiful young women—and one handsome young man—from approaching him with a wink and a casual hand trailing across his chest. One girl had curly dark hair and was even wearing a short red dress.

But none of them were Claire, and therein lay the problem.

(Or: Jack tries to find Claire on her night out. Easier said than done.)

come on, babe (we’re gonna brush the sky), by faerialchemist (me!); Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated T, 2.7k. Part 3 of and all that jazz.

Wincing at the stiffness of her shoulders and the thunder that continued to boom against the inside of her skull, Claire reached over to retrieve the folded paper.

It was a note, she realized upon closer inspection, a note scribbled in very familiar cursive. Its message was concise: You’ll need these.

Right.

Jack.

(Or: Claire wakes up after a wild night out. Jack is there, too.)

With Mechanical Assistance, by ememmyemmers; Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated G, 1.5k.

Too scared of his reputation as a man who sleeps with his assistants, Jack McCoy has hidden his growing feelings for Claire Kincaid for months. But one late night ride in the office’s ancient elevators might change it all… 

the saviours, by lonely_is_so_lonely_alone. Claire/Jack, Jack & Jamie, oneshot, rated T, 5.4k.

After Jamie’s disciplinary hearing at the end of Justice, she and Jack go back to the office for a drink.

Later, Abbie crashes the party.

And as always, things turn back to Claire, the ghost in the walls.

– Coda to 10x05, Justice

between friends, by lonely_is_so_lonely_alone. Claire/Jack, Jack & Jamie, oneshot, rated G, 2.9k.

After Jack walks out of the Grand Jury in 9x14, a old friend comes to visit him in DC

– Or Jack and Jamie talk about what pushed him over the edge.

three’s a crowd, by lonely_is_so_lonely_alone. Claire/Jack, Jack & Jamie, oneshot, rated T, 2.8k.

Jack and Jamie talk about the elephant in the room.

– post ep for Under the Influence (8x11)

belief, by lonely_is_so_lonely_alone. Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated T, 7.1k.

He doesn’t believe in ghosts. Nope. Not at all. He is Jack McCoy, rational down to cynical. He’s seen all the world can offer, right under the floorboards of humanity and back out. He doesn’t believe in ghosts but – but – there’s a ghost sitting on the edge of his desk when he gets back from court.

– Every time Jack McCoy loses an ADA, there’s a familiar face there to talk about why.

Principessa, by listentothewordsyousay. Claire/Jack, four chapters, rated T, 1.2k. Ongoing.

Kneeling beside her hospital bed, he had the sudden, deranged recollection of the prince kneeling beside Snow White’s bed. Some Prince Charming he was, he thought bitterly.

Mistletoe, by listentothewordsyousay. Claire/Jack, two chapters, rated T, 558 words. Ongoing.

He stood directly behind her at the bar, just close enough for him to feel her shiver when he spoke softly into the curve of her shoulder. ‘I like the dress.’

A Dinner in Hot Pursuit, by listentothewordsyousay. Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated T, 599 words.

‘You’re wondering what sort of man I am, too.’

Aftermath, by GilShalos1. Claire/Jack, 10 chapters, rated T, 998 words.

Ten drabbles – a different take on “Aftershock”

In Limine, by GilShalos1. Claire/Jack, 10 chapters, rated T, 7.6k.

What if fanfic and reruns are the afterlife for dead TV characters? Claire Kincaid discovers that her life isn’t what she assumed it to be. But is there anything she can do about it now?

A Bad Idea, by HandwithQuill. Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated G, 559 words.

Jack and Claire in the office on the night they become a couple.

Against All Good Advice, by castles. Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated G, 754 words.

Five Season 5 snapshots.

De Jure, by VelvetMouse. Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated T, 1.3k.

This job got more interesting all the time.

White Knight, by GilShalos1. Jack & OC, 16 chapters, rated T, 7.9k.

Jack McCoy pays attention to the people he works with, especially the women… Even those who don’t want to be noticed.

Set early in the 24 years McCoy worked in the DA’s Office before his first appearance in “Second Opinion.”

Casual, by shonn. Abbie/Serena, oneshot, rated G, 217 words.

When opposites attract.

Case Files, by eastberlin. Abbie/Toni, oneshot, rated G, 247 words.

Abbie is a neat freak. Toni, not so much.

city glacier, by kimaracretak. Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated T, 3.5k. Recommended by @sit-drink-smile!

There’s a comfort to the ritual, Claire on the couch with case files, him on the phone, even the open bottle. All they need is Adam to poke his head in the door and scold them for still being around this late, and it’ll be just like it was before. But they’ve outlasted him tonight, and the building’s late-night quiet seems empty.

[ On survival, grief, and vampirism. ]

all i need is a taste, by faerialchemist (me!). Margot/Claire, oneshot, rated T, 1.4k.

Claire hums in agreement, undoing another two of Margot’s buttons. “Even I could kiss you better than—better than what’s-his-face, I bet.”

It isn’t until Margot’s back stiffens beneath her touch that Claire realizes what sequence of words has left her mouth.

FFN:

N.B. I highly recommend getting yourself an adblocker before reading any of these, FFN is going down the tubes.

I Did It My Way, by defyngravity. Nina/Mike L., six chapters, rated T, 9.5k.

Nina Cassady is relaxing at a bar after a long day of work, hoping for some alone time. But someone comes in from out of the cold…

The Moment to Turn, by snarkhunter. Abbie-centric, oneshot, rated K+, 1.3k.

Coffee, country music, and contemplation.

Aftershock: McCoy, by Cirocco. Jack-centric, Claire/Jack, five chapters, rated T, 38.2k.

“Aftershock,” mostly from Jack McCoy’s point of view.

Aftershock: Kincaid, by Cirocco. Claire-centric, Claire/Jack, three chapters, rated T, 18.8k.

“Aftershock,” mostly from Claire Kincaid’s point of view.

A Run Through Central Park, by LTP-girl. Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated T, 462 words.

Jack and Claire share an afternoon jog.

you remembered, by nevermore199. Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated K+, 105 words.

Happy anniversary. Drabble, Jack x Claire. Written for Law and Order 100.

Delaying The Inevitable, by MandaLou. Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated T, 137 words.

LJ Community Challenge: Footwear.

cold as ice, by nevermore199. Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated K+, 200 words.

It’s all so cold now. Oneshot, Jack x Claire, post-Aftershock.

All About the Coffee, by commasplice27. Abbie/Serena, oneshot, rated T, 904 words.

Abbie & Serena. Flirting. Fluff. Femslash.

Take a Little OneStep, by Bleeding Heart Sacred Soul. Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated K+, 1.1k.

How she did it, he would never know, but somehow Claire convinced Jack to go ice-skating with her. JM/CK. Oneshot.

Bottles And Flowers, by Killer_Moth. Claire & Jack, oneshot, rated K+, 1k.

Second Opinion ficlet. It’s my take on Jack’s “drink” line to Claire.

Over Breakfast, by Sugar Kane. Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated T, 603 words.

Much has been made of Jack and Claire’s first kiss. What about their last?

Lunch Hour, by Teyerin. Alexandra & Jack, nine chapters, rated K+, 6.5k.

A collection of lunch hour gatherings between two coworkers.

L&O: Christmas Memories, by lupinskitten. Claire/Jack, three chapters, rated K+, 3.7k.

Forced to return home for the holidays, and bringing along her lover Jack McCoy, a nervous Claire Kincaid faces more than an icy lane. A Christmas Story for all the JackClaire shippers out there.

L&O: Impulse, by lupinskitten. Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated T, 887 words.

One evening after work, McCoy and Kincaid take their relationship all the way.

L&O: Awakenings, by lupinskitten. Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated K+, 1.2k.

After her first night with Jack, Claire reflects on past relationships and doubts whether their affair can escape the notice of coworkers. Sequel to “Impulse.”

Last Visit, by Animaltalker. Lennie & Ed, oneshot, rated K+, 531 words.

Ed decides to visit Lennie.

Doing Lunch, by Animaltalker. Jack & Serena, oneshot, rated K+, 436 words.

After she’s fired, Jack meets Serena for lunch and helps her plan out her future.

You Can’t Go Home Again: Trilogy, by fewthistle. Serena-centric, oneshot, rated K+, 384 words.

A drabble trilogy set right after Serena’s firing in Ain’t No Love. A little on the melancholy side.

The Gift of the Magi (The Law and Order Version), by AnneKB. Claire/Jack, oneshot, rated K+, 4.1k.

What do you get for the person who has everything?

Walk and Don’t Look Back, by Cirocco. Deborah/Rey, oneshot, rated K+, 4.3k.

Five months after Aftershock. Angst.

[tonymarias]

Every female character on Law and Order is a lesbian. It’s true. Dick Wolf told me so himself.

[serenasoutherlyns]

If you were to completely ignore canon (I do all the time) what would you give the law and order and SVU ADAs for careers post their episodes?

ooooh ok got this one

Paul would still become a defense attorney I think. I think he has the sense of justice for it and he’s such a good lawyer.

If Claire lived, I think she may have left the legal profession because she was so burnt out from prosecuting but I don’t see her as a defense attorney. She might actually do the flower shop thing (ok a girl can dream) or maybe she would’ve gotten a Phd? My head canon is that she had a gender studies degree so she might do that, maybe a focus on gender and the law.

Jamie!!!! I think her being a judge is 1000% correct.

Abbie working in the federal court system also makes total sense to me but she might also be a good judge.

Serena is another one I could see leaving the law if she didn’t go to work in brooklyn like me and @tonymarias headcanoned. I think she might become a therapist because I think she has the right temperament for it.

If Alex lived I think she would’ve stayed at the DA’s office. I think she would’ve been an ADA for homicide or even SVU.

Connie would also stay a prosecutor I think, I really think she should’ve been the EADA on the reboot :)

thanks for the ask!!!

[badlydrawndrawnings]

Assume they’re stabbing with a pencil.

[tinkerbelldetective]

Misc. Law and Order Headcanons and Aesthetics

Lennie has some of the funniest wisecracks, and they never fail to make you laugh or make you smile. His hugs, seldom given, are comforting. 

Van Buren keeps you all in line, but she is very grateful when people buy her food or coffee during long days, insisting she pay you back after some sarcastic quips about trying to get out of paperwork. 

Ed Green tells it like it is, but will not hesitate to share a spare t-shirt or jacket if you need one. 

Need a volunteer buddy? Serena Southerlyn. Serena has come into work in the winter without a heavy jacket, having given it to a woman in the street without a warm jacket. An intern she knows to soon be taking the bar exam is wished good luck. 

Alexandra Borgia bakes cookies and brings them in on holidays. She is caring and thoughtful. 

Sharing tea with Connie before the day really starts. Connie taking casework home. Her desk is decorated slightly for holidays. 

Mike sneaking off into the office of a co-worker as if to talk work but actually discussing the Yankees game. Sometimes the faces he makes make you want to smack him. He's a great catch, toss him a marker or the ball off his desk, he'll catch it. 

Jack McCoy once bought dinner for you after you forgot your packed one at home. He loves going out for breakfast and getting a hearty meal.

Nina Cassady makes for a great sparring partner. She also is helpful, but will not lie, even if it spares feelings. Hanging out with her is usually coffee houses, walks or runs in Central Park, and catching movies.

Ask Lupo about Otto, he totally has a picture of his doofus dog in his wallet. Lupo is super serious on the job, but a real sweetheart, and will not hesitate to check in on you.

Bernard is also a sweetheart who knows how to lighten up a room. He is a great friend and gives amazing hugs. Also is frustratingly good at the game Trouble and will tease you about it.

[platinum-iridium]

I aint want her to die but, honestly, the most interesting thing about Alex Borgia was that weird sexual undertone with that tech, Beck