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#AOSRewatch: 2x17, 2x18 & 2x19

Jumping ahead a few episodes, to try and wrap up season 2! Was  definitely tagged by @unlessimwrongwhichyouknowimnot and @consoledacup for some of these episodes.

Melinda

Simmons hugging May and welcoming her back to base-- “people keep leaving.”

Simmons and May digging into Coulson and being suspicious of his motives :(

Hunter and Coulson being so excited to see Fitz and Fitz being equally excited to see them. “Can I still come hang out with you anyway? Maybe you can tell me how to shake a tail.” I’m still bummed that we never got to see how Hunter got him out of that bathroom!

Non-FS Thoughts

My poor little lost girl Skye-- “Mistrust of home is my other superpower.”

But yay for bonding with Jiaying and learning about her family 

Speaking of backstory, after seasons of hearing about May & Bahrain, we get to actual see it and it is so tragic :(

Frenemy of my Enemy

My baby Fitz being all badass and confident about being back out in the field. But how his face fell when Coulson said they were going to make a deal with Ward.

Jemma being super protective over Fitz and being mad at May for putting the blame on him...

Hunter helping Fitz gain perspective on the Ward situation

Fitz being BEYOND agitated with Ward on the quinjet and keeping his hand on his gun. And, then Coulson and Hunter having to hold him back when Ward dares to speak to him.

Fitz at knifepoint: “Yeah, I’m delightful.”

Non-FS thoughts

Coulson’s phone call with Ward “Hey Baby” “Hey Sweetie.”

“Take me to your Leader.”-- Oh Coulson, never change.

The Dirty Half Dozen

Aww, Fitzsimmons reunited in the lab. So much goodness in this scene: 

“Whatever that is, it’s not love.” 

“Thank you for the sandwich-- it was really delicious.” 

Fitz peacocking over “attacking” Ward and Jemma being totally turned on (you know it’s true).

Fitz *hypothectically* considering/dreaming of killing Ward, while Simmons is coming up with practical ways to kill him.

BUS KIDS. Jemma and Fitz peppering Skye with questions excitedly. “We’re just excited to see you and you’re being all secretive.” “I’m excited to see you too, but...” 

The briefing scene, OMG. Death glares all around:

Ward: Mistakes were made. Fitz, quietly: By you. Ward: People were hurt. Fitz, quietly: By you.

“We were a team and a family and you betrayed us.” SING IT FITZ.

Jemma’s face when Ward said that his biggest regret wasn’t dropping them in the ocean. If looks could kill.

Skye: I’m still happy I shot you. Fitz: Yeah. Jemma: Should have aimed for the face. ROFL.

Fitz murmuring “Be careful Jemma” *cries*

Vengeful, cold, BADASS Jemma is my aesthetic okay? Going into it, she really believes it’s the right thing to do. Ward looked so hurt and betrayed-- “we’re on the same team.” When she calls him a monster, she means it, but once he leaves and doesn’t take the shot, you see her breakdown a bit-- I think she realizes that maybe she crossed a line herself. Bakshi is her first kill right? That’s a big deal.

Non- FS Thoughts

I thought your power was spinning really fast and collecting rings

Ward, excitedly: This is great. We’ve got the team back together.

RIP BUS :(

Skye’s badass tracking shot fight scene- YAS QUEEN.

Hi Maria Hill & AOU tie in :) 

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AoS Rewatch: Nothing Personal

Got tagged by the lovely @accio-the-force for the ongoing AoS Positivity Rewatch. I jumped down to 1x20 Nothing Personal for non-FS reasons to be soon revealed:

I LOVE MARIA HILL!!!!! GIVE ME HER ALL THE TIME!!! 

“The CIA, NSA, NRL, them I can handle. But Congress? Congress is like kindergarten. Where is this fridge? What was in there? Who are what is a man-thing?”

She’s my everything and I will always want more of her.

But onto the important (mostly) Fitzsimmons stuff:

- Oh Trip, always the company man, railing on May because she bailed. #TripLives

- FItzimmons deciding to make pancakes (before it all goes to hell) makes me so happy. “Coulson’s upset about pancakes now??” I have a lot of canon divergent fanfic thoughts about this scene that may actually come to fruition some day.

- As I’ve been on this Rewatch train, I’ve really been enjoying the twists and turns, much more than I feel like I have in later seasons. The “Ward is Hydra” sign, watching the team trying to figure out what’s going on, Mike Peterson (again), 

- Poor, poor Fitz trying to handle a(nother) betrayal and not having the tools to handle his anger. Simmons trying to calm him. My poor babies. 

- Skye as a god damn badass in the face of psycho Ward. So great. 

- Fitzsimmons not at all fearing Talbot and Maria Hill coming to battle to help Coulson. 

- OK, just one more Maria Hill thing- her conversation with Ward makes me all kinds of happy. “And I hoped you weren’t the duplicitous low life you turned out to be, but... here we are.”

- The fantastic Coulson/Skye/Lola escape scene.

- And, last but certainly not least at all, the lovely Pool Scene where we get some great Fitzsimmons feels:

Fitz: “Tell me you’re not Hydra.” Simmons: “What?” Fitz: “I know it sounds ridiculous, but I just need to hear you say it.” Simmons: “I’m not Hydra.” Fitz: “Yeah, good. Good. ‘Cause I’m not either.” Simmons: “Of course not.” Fitz: “Yeah. Because if you ever did...”  Simmons: “I wouldn’t” (oh, honey, wait until the end of the season...) Fitz: “...I don’t know what I would do.” Simmons: “You’ll never have to find out.” AND THEN THE HAND ON THE KNEE. *heart explodes*

Wow, looking back, this episode was chock-full of awesome!

Tagging @clearascountryair, @lapiccolina, and @eclecticmuses in case they want to join in on the fun :)

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#AOSRewatch: 2x21 & 2x22

Rewatch train rolls on... Considered just skipping to season 3, but come on, these episodes!!!!

SOS Part 1

Fitz & Hunter Brotp- Fitz being unable to hold back from completing Hunter’s sentences and Hunter being annoyed.

Jemma accidentally giving Cal what he needed for his super serum.

Fitzsimmons helping Coulson defend the base and luring Cal into a trap= I’m so proud!

Non-FS Thoughts:

May/Skye Fight!

Bobbi being badass under torture (but Ward is a freaking psycho)

Gosh, I forgot how creepy Kara & Ward were.

Raina :(

SOS Part 2

Fitz figuring out how to stop Gordon-- physics, FTW.

Jemma saving Bobbi and watching Bobbi and Hunter together.

OMG-- THIS SCENE. Thishis scene gets me ever damn time. It’s so beautiful. Fitz is going “off to war” and Jemma not wanting to let him go into a a situation where she could lose him again without saying something, anything. And her acknowledgement of being happy they were friends again.“There’s nothing to discuss.”-- *Jemma grabs his arm* “MAYBE THERE IS.” The meaningful looks and Coulson’s impeccable timing.

Jemma breaking down after Fitz leaves-- when Jemma cries we  all cry

Science, Biatch!!!! My little badass lion. That fakeout making us think he was impaled rather than Gordon, though :(

Awkward turtle Fitz asking Jemma out was so precious-- “Dinner.” “Fast approaching, we’ll eat it I’m sure.” And the look of realization when she realizes what he means (omg, how cute was the blush...). I remember being so hopeful for .03 seconds before this happened:

Non-FS Thoughts

The first instance of Mack calling Skye Tremors and wanting her hacking skills

AHHH. Hunter and Bobbi *cries forever*

“I’m the guy who kills Gordon.”

Darth Jiaying giving Skye the we can rule the galaxy togetherspeech...

Secret Warriors

Coulson letting Skye drive Lola!!!

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#AOSRewatch: The Only Light in the Darkness

I was tagged by @consoledacup for the Rewatch Tag Train to share my thoughts on 1z19. Thanks, love ;)

AH. This episode. So many things to love about it! Not the least of which is that this is the ep where Fitz really begins to sort out his feelings.

Let’s dive in, shall we?

The lie detector scene was EVERYTHING! Backstory, ahoy (on everyone, not just Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons being frustrated at the lack of specificity in Koenig’s nonsequiter questions (what’s the difference between a rock and an egg). And of course, “you’re stranded on a desert island with a box. what’s in the box?....

Fitz’s irrational dislike of Sunshine Personified(TM) Agent Triplett (aka jealousy) continues and Ward big brothering Fitz one last time-- telling him not to waste any more time with Simmons :(

Fitz and Simmons totally shipping Coulson and the Cellist (but also respecting his wishes).

Fitz sciencing and sorting out his feelings. Jemma finally confronting him on how he’s been treating Trip-- and him covering it up by saying he hates change.

Annnd, some quick non-FS hits:

Holy Avengers namedrops, Batman! Captain America, Romanoff and Bruce Banner in one episode. Not to mention the Howling Commandos (YAY, btw-- I always love that Trip was a legacy!).

Poor Coulson and the Cellist :( :( 

Skye figuring out about Ward was heartbreaking. Chloe killed it!

Tagging @inevitablefan-ne-girl @mrsdecaestecker @hermionesimmonss (as always feel free to ignore)!

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#AOSRewatch: 2x11

Plugging along in my Rewatch catch-up :) Only like 8 episodes behind now, haha

This episode always gives me feels (and was super helpful in writing my dark!Fitzsimmons AU).

Jemma and Fitz dealing with the fallout in opposite ways- Fitz using his recent experiences, his recent change to comfort Mack and Skye, while Jemma retreats and lashes out in fear. Her conversation with Skye was the absolute last 

Fitz said the thing-- “That’s Inhuman.” His initial reaction to Skye was... not great, but it was more about how he was processing things (feeling like something was wrong with him again, with his brain)

BUT Fitz covering for her melts my heart everytime, protecting he (even if he lies to Jemma in the process). Their hug is everything. “You’re just different now. And there’s nothing wrong with that.” 

Non-FS Thoughts

Poor Skye blaming herself...

The team mourning :( 

Bobbi coming to comfort Skye in quarantine- “I think you’re a rockstar.”

“You’ll never take us alive.”-- You’re so extra(tm) Coulson

The team bonding and reminscing over Trip-- “C’mon girl” (in unison). “We’re gonna laugh a lot less, that’s for sure.” :(

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#AOSRewatch: 2x08, 2x09 & 2x10

More Rewatch catch-up-- I will get back on track @consoledacup!

The Things We Bury

Jemma fangirling over Peggy Carter is the best! Also when a bit of vengeful Jemma poking through (like when she promised to kill Ward).

Yay for Fitz being back in the field and doing an awesome job :) 

Ye Who Enter Here

Bobbi and Jemma’s conversation kills me every time. It was great to get inside Jemma’s head a bit and hear what actually happened after the pod. “Nine of the longest days of my life.” Also loved Bobbi big sister-ing Jemma and how she described the feeling of love, as a roller coaster/ride.

Mack basically locking Fitzsimmons in a room together to talk out their issues. I often wonder what would have happened if Jemma had been able to finish what would have changed (I think I’ve read a fic or two to that effect-- ring any bells for anyone?)

Fitz’s speech on leaving the lab :( And Jemma’s reaction-- when Jemma cries we all cry! “I can work for you, but not with you.”

But down in the fort, we actually get the first sign of them working together-- Jemma was the one who was able to help Fitz explain things (not Mack). A glimmer of hope.

Non-FS thoughts

Skye’s dream was trippy. Her foreboding feeling was 

Her interactions with Raina are so interesting-- hearing about the legend and her father.

Ward coming face to face with May, Skye and the Koenigs.

Side note: Trip’s reaction to the Koenigs is priceless-- as is how they lean into it. I’m forever bitter he never got to find out the truth about them!

What They Become

Jemma comforting Fitz about Mack-- and Fitzsimmons-ing ways to save him and get into the city safely.

Fitzsimmons being drafted into helping to place the bombs-- and their bravery as they do. “Fitz.” “Yeah, other direction.”

And when the garrison starts coming down around them-- Fitz’s natural reaction is to protect Jemma. Or rather, how in times of crisis, they come together, like magnets. 

Non-FS Thoughts

Skye meeting her father for the first time was so emotional. First time we learn her real name too

Skye shooting Ward without hestiation-- YAS QUEEN. 

Hunter: “Join SHIELD... Travel to distant lands, meet new people-- and kill them.”

Trip, my precious angel-- why did you have to be so brave? I will never ever be over him dying-- I cry everytime #TRIPLIVES 

AND THIS EPIC MOMENT:

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#AOSRewatch: Nothing Personal

I was tagged by @unlessimwrongwhichyouknowimnot for @consoledacup‘s Rewatch Positivity Tag Chain :)

This was SUCH a good episode. Like I forgot how much I loved it...

Aren’t we just improvising at this point? Yes, Fitz, yes you are.

PANCAKES. One day Fitzsimmons will make pancakes and it will be glorious.

The Ward is Hydra reveal is EPIC... That was so clever of Skye (and clever of Fitz to notice. 

But Fitz’s reaction is so heartbreaking though... Like he so desperately wants to believe in Ward-- that he really was their friend. Jemma’s clinical assessment of the situation and his freakout after AND the fact that Jemma was the only one who could calm him down. brb crying forever.

I could wax poetic about the pool scene FOREVER. It’s just so damn important. The “promise me you’re not Hydra” bit is fantastic obviously and how Fitz reacts when Jemma puts her hand on his knee is adorable. But one thing especially stuck out to me post-S4-- Jemma says that some people are just born evil and Fitz says he doesn’t believe that. Post Framework, I’m pretty sure Fitz seems to be questioning that hard-- thinking that this evil has always been lurking inside of him. Jemma is going to be the one arguing that’s not the case, that it’s his choices in this world that make him a good man. Like that role reversal man-- gives me chills!

Bonus Non Fitzsimmons

MARIA F’ING HILL. That is all. Both her beginning scene (who or what is a manthing?) and her standoff with Ward on the tarmac get me EVERYTIME.

SKYE AND WARD. Her Hail Hydra in the diner and her utter takedown of him on the Bus (you’ve always had that Hilter youth look about you).

Flying Lola!

The hug between Coulson and Skye was everything.

Trip was delightful in this episode (I’m on vacation. Til when? Until that man tells me it’s time to work.)

Huh.

No tags since this is from yesterday!

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#AOSRewatch: 2x01 & 2x02

Uggh, I got so so behind on Rewatches this week, but diving back in! I was tagged by @consoledacup @unlessimwrongwhichyouknowimnot @aosfangirl81 at various points this week, so here we go!

Shadows

OH MY HEART. They did such a good job with burying the lead of what was going on with Fitzsimmons. The team being all cage-y about how things were going in the lab-- you started to wonder if Fitz died (the horror) and then you see them in the lab together and you’re like phew. BUT then Fitz is clearly struggling (but yay! Jemma is being super supportive) and a new can of feels is opened. AND THEN YOU REALIZE FITZ IS IMAGINING JEMMA. Such a roller coaster ride. 

Unrelated to Fitzsimmons:

PEGGY CARTER. Howling Commandos. YES.

Hunter, my darling-- I’ve missed you

I make this look good. YES YOU DO TRIP. YES YOU DO

Heavy is the Head

The imaginary Jemma being a total instigator. I know she’s just apart of Fitz’s subconscious, but still.

“I didn’t solve this today.” Poor Fitz not beiing able to communicate properly what he means and getting frustrated.

Mack calling Fitz Turbo :) Imaginary!Jemma is right-- Mack doesn’t treat him like the others (with big sad pity filled eyes), but I also was annoyed with how sharp his was with him sometimes. I remember really not being a fan of him in early S2 (because of stuff like this), but the big teddy bear has grown on me.  

Skye being angry at Jemma for abandoning not just Fitz, but her and the whole team. Family (and the team is her family) is so important to Skye-- at this point she can’t imagine why Jemma would leave. Fresh on the heels of Ward’s betrayal, it probably cut even deeper.

Coulson narrating over Fitz, calling out how he’s struggling *cries forever*

No tags because I’m still playing catch up!

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#AOSRewatch: Providence

YAY! Rewatch is back :) I’m so happy, I’m going ahead without tags :)

Fitzsimmons took a bit of a back seat in this episode, but still had some great moments

Jemma “I like following the rules. It makes me feel nice.” Simmons struggling with what working for a rogue SHIELD means. “Are they even orders? They’re more like requests really.”

Fitz getting frustrated when both Jemma and Trip “gang” up on him and tell him the same thing about the grounding wires. I’m still annoyed/bitter about how they played Trip & Fitz against one another-- I get WHY they did it. Jealousy definitely helped Fitz confront his feelings, but in practice, it frustrated the hell out of me. 

Fitz and Simmons being on opposite sides of trusting Trip and Coulson.

Jemma believing SO much in Trip she’s willing to stick her neck out for him :) 

“At least we still have each other.” AWWW.

“The last thing I want is things to change.”-- Fitz, my poor muffin who’s afraid of change. 

And of course, some non-FS thoughts:

Coulson’s “We’re not agents of nothing, we’re Agents of SHIELD” speech was iconic (and yay, he said the thing!)

"Put your arms down, Kaminski, You look like a West Texas cheerleader at a pep rally." YAAS.

Tagging: @whatlighttasteslike @aosfangirl81 @nerdlove4thewin (feel free to ignore!)

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#AOSRewatch: Turn, Turn, Turn

I was tagged by @florchis and @unlessimwrongwhichyouknowimnot to share my thoughts on 1x17 for @consoledacup‘s Rewatch Tag Train.

AHHH. Turn, Turn, Turn-- the episode that changed EVERYTHING.

Fitz and Coulson taking out the drones attacking Garrett echoed Star Wars for me (and knowing this crew, it was meant to!)... BOOYAH!

“You’re a surprisingly bad liar, Agent Simmons.” “I know. But I’m getting better at it. “ And she really has. Look how far my baby has come. MULTIPLE undercover ops (including a long term assignment infiltrating Hydra). Holding up under lie detector tests. 

Rewatching the “How do I know I can trust you?” scene Jemma and Trip post-4x15 was, well, a trip. It’s eerily reminscent, with the trust test revolving around a knife.

Jemma standing up for Coulson-- “He’s a good man and a friend.” That seems to be her go to defense (it helps that she surrounds herself with good men!)...

Fitz and Coulson being all about rescuing Simmons = <3

When Fitz cries we all cry. “You’re gonna suffer for what you’ve done and I plan to be a very big part of that.” So brave. And how he hesitates to pick up the gun and shoot someone. It actually makes me a little sad to see that innocence lost.

The fact that both Fitz and Simmons resisted the Hydra offer makes my heart happy. 

THE REUNION HUG.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention a few non-Fitzsimmons thoughts for this ep in particular:

Bill Paxton was a tour de force as Garrett in this episode. How he played all of the different layers was amazing and he is a delight to watch in this episode. (The pout he makes at May OMG). 

The Philinda moment in the medbay. SO MANY FEELS.

AND WARD’S BETRAYAL. I was SO caught off guard by this when it originally aired-- I remember screaming at my TV.

No tags, but I encourage you all to participate. I mean, this episode is ICONIC, after all.

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#AOSRewatch: Beginning of the End

AHHHHH! This episode. If you thought I wasn’t going to flail over this episode for @consoledacup‘s tag train, regardless of whether I was tagged or not, you’d be dead wrong.

So I had shipped Fitzsimmons before this episode, but this was the episode where they reached OTP status for me.

I mean those scenes in the pod were AMAZING (and Liz and Iain absolutely knocked it out of the park!). Let’s break it down:

Can we appreciate how adorable Fitzsimmons were in the first part of the pod scene? Fitz commenting on how peaceful Jemma was and not wanting wake her up was super cute. And he’s already heroic-- his quick thinking to strap them to the back board and rig up the beacon... And Jemma’s hope bubbling up and then quickly popping.

The goddamn thermodymics speech gets me everytime-- seriously, who knew the First Law of Thermodynamics could be romantic? And the way Fitz looks at her!! I remember watching this live and screaming at my TV for him to just admit his feelings. 

The Fitzsimmons-ing in this scene was top notch too-- they truly fixed it together.

OMG. THIS WHOLE SCENE LITERALLY KILLED ME. I can’t even. “Why would you do this to me? You’re my best friend in the world.” “Yeah, you’re more than that. But I couldn't find the courage to tell you. So, please. Let me show you.” Like legit tears... AND THEN THE HUG, THE FACE KISSES. AHH. Jemma’s scream summed up my feelings nicely.

Jemma swimming to the surface with Fitz is my aesthetic. AND MOTHERF’ING NICK FURY to the rescue.

Jemma’s panic re: Fitz. Jemma telling Fury that Fitz was the one who saved them was so beautiful. He really was the hero. 

And the last scene where Jemma can barely eek out that he’s alive (and SKYE’S HUG).

But this episode was amazing for a lot of other reasons:

The team reviewing the plan in code was SO great! “Bob’s your uncle...”

I loved Coulson’s one man speech and May’s response-- “No, but I’m ready to kick some ass.”

“Sir, I bring the noise and the funk wherever I go.”

Bill Paxton (and Garrett) was at his most manic and honestly such an amazing and deranged villian in this episode. “I’ll be unsto---” Cue being blasted to bits by Coulson. 

The tag team fight with “4 dead guys”-- Coulson and Fury’s snark was top notch

Avenger and Director Phil Coulson, everyone

I wasn’t going to tag anyone because it’s super late, but I want to hear people’s thoughts on this episode. Flail with me, people-- @aosfangirl81 @inevitablefan-ne-girl @whatlighttasteslike @the-nerdy-stjarna ​(feel free to ignore, obviously)

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#AOSRewatch: 2x12

Rewatch rolls on :)

Fitz hovering over Skye, like a protective big brother *heart eyes*

Simmons taking her hardline anti-alien stance is a bit hard to watch :( 

Skye & Fitz’s clandestine meeting-- Skye wanting to come clean, Fitz convincing her not to. Fitz wants all of the information before taking a course of action-- scientist at heart!

Uh-oh, Fitz lying to Simmons again-- this time directly :( And the look of betrayal when she finds out...

Fitz standing up for Skye to Sif & Vintak (brave boy!) and using “Bambino” to take down the Kree.

Everyone ganging up on Fitz for covering for Skye-- you can see how each of their experiences colored their reactions. Jemma and Fitz’s conversation was particularly revealing and charged. I do believe Jemma would have handled things differently had she known Skye had changed, but I really feel for Fitz-- having recently gone through a change himself, he understands Skye better than most and I love him for it-- wanting to protect her from the isolation he felt. Definitely caused a setback in the Fitzsimmons reconcilation though...

Non-FS Thoughts:

Yay for Lady Sif being back-- it was fun seeing her without her memories (and strangely ironic that Jaime Alexander’s next gig was a show where she lost her memory). I love her “Son of Coul”...

Hi Fitzsimmons’ room (aka official couple’s bunk). Hunter and Bobbi are adorable, btw-- it makes me sad to see her push him away.

Skye blowing out the glass is always epic...

May trying to help Skye control her powers

“Taking her away from the people she loves...” AWW

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#AOSRewatch: Yes Men

I was tagged by @inevitablefan-ne-girl for @consoledacup‘s Rewatch Tag Train to share my thoughts on 1x15.

Yes Men is such an interesting episode-- it’s the last “filler” ep before the WS build-up/fallout, but it is also one of the eps that has a strong tie-in to the MCU (Hi, Sif!)

The “Doctor Simmons” and “Patient Skye” scene at the beginning of the episode was ADORABLE.  “I’m not sure how I feel about Dr. Simmons. She’s so strict... and pokey.” “Well, Patient Skye is unruly and stubborn.” “And grateful.” AWW.

Simmons judging Skye for her accent was also great.

Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons-ing in the lab-- trying to figure out how the drug that saved Skye. Their curiosity is in overdrive.

Jemma “My Loyalty is to Science” Simmons standing up to Coulson for what she feels is right. “That’s not a good enough reason!”

Fitz under Lorelai’s spell is kind of adorable (in a creepy way). 

Jemma going for her go-to weapon of the fire extingisher to defend herself against Coulson.

“Poor thing, always getting knocked out.”

A couple of non-FS thoughts (per usual):

Son of Coul. YES. Also Coulson playing along with Fitz was adorable. 

Lady Sif and May bonding is e v e r y t h i n g.  Badass warriors is my aethestic. As is this:

Tagging: @whatlighttasteslike @mrsdecaestecker @jemmablossom (feel free to ignore!)

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#AOSRewatch: 2x03

I’m so behind in @consoledacup’s Rewatch Tag Train (and I’ve lost track of who’s tagged me in which episodes), I was going to skip this episode, but I love it so much I couldn’t bring myself to do it.

Let’s do this:

I LOVE Jemma’s upbeat morning routine intro. Honestly, one of my favorite random scenes ever. I also really love how they made it ambiguous if she had really defected.

OMG, the whole scene with Coulson is amazing. These two rarely get one on one scenes, but you can feel how much Coulson cares about Jemma (he’s a total Dad in it and I’m living for it). 

Not to mention, look how far Jemma has come someone who barely passed her field assessment and couldn’t lie worth a damn to a corner clearing, undercover badass. Oh and of course Coulson understanding her “how’s everyone?” really meant “how’s Fitz?”...

“MY LOYALTIES ARE WITH SCIENCE”

Imaginary!Jemma trying to talk Fitz out of going into the Vault 

My Poor Baby confronting Ward... He was so upset, but brave at the same time. And I wanted to slap Ward silly, UGH. Glad he got to speak his mind and show Ward what it felt like... also got crucial information that helped the team in the process.

Everyone’s reaction to Jemma being undercover, but especially Skye’s... “I love her, but...” “I’m scared for her.”

Coulson and Fitz’s conversation was great too-- Fitz finally hearing that Jemma didn’t just run off.

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#AOSRewatch: The Magical Place

I wasn’t tagged for @consoledacup‘s rewatch tag train today, but I don’t care-- y’all are going to be subjected to my thoughts on 1x11 whether you like it or not :) (and I encourage everyone to do the same especially my EvB friends (*cough* especially Team Engineering *cough*)-- a fun and easy way to contibute to your team. I’ve been loving rewatching these old eps!

ANYWAYS, as always gonna primarily focus on Fitzsimmons:

I thought it was interesting that Fitz was the one to encourage Jemma to embrace change-- especially when you contrast it with post-Winter Soldier Fitz and how much he struggled with those changes.

Boo! Hand blaming/giving Skye credit for shooting Sitwell. Don’t take that moment away from Jemma!

I love everything about the scene where Fitzsimmons sends Skye off with a “sandwich” (echoes when Jemma literally does send Fitz off with a Fitzwich in S2). My little rebels.

My favorite thing, though, is how clear it is that Fitzsimmons really cares about the team and bringing Coulson home. The moment in the briefing where they both say something to the effect of “What about Coulson?” was so great. 

I just love this team shot-- It’s so epic and everyone looks so pretty (Jemma in particular). I always want to use it in team centric edits but Ward being right in the middle makes that kinda difficult.

Bonus Thoughts: Skye-as-May is iconic and Skye was a badass problem solver in general in  this ep. Even though you know what May is doing from a strategic standpoint this go around, I still can’t help but think:

Even though it is late, I’m gonna tag some Team E peeps (get those points, team-- but also feel free to disregard): @florchis @jewishfitz @for-within-the-hollow-crown @thedaisyjohnsons

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#AOSRewatch: 2x06 & 2x07

Continuing to try and claw my way back into this rewatch :) To that end, let’s keep it to the highlights shall we?

Fractured House

Gosh it was so hard to watch Fitzsimmons struggle to work together. After years of being so in sync, to see them so out of sync is disorienting.

But that was nothing compared to th second chat in the lab. So hard to watch, but at the same time it was strangely theraputic to see them talking about their feelings. Fitz’s declaration that he is different when Jemma says she is just trying to treat him the same. You can tell how hurt Fitz was about her leaving-- and why he thinks she left. Fitz has probably always defined himself and his self worth by his intelligence-- he assumes that how Jemma valued him too. They’re just both so hard on themselves. Seeing her leave--- OUCH, for both us and Fitz.

“The only thing that makes him worse is you.” Ow. “I know. Why do you think I left?” OW x1000. Why do you want to hurt me, show?  I remember HATING Mack in that moment when , even if he was just defending his friend. Compare this to their heart to heart in 3x17 and how he is totally shipping Fitzsimmons .

Keeping it focused on FS, but I do have to say, Bobbi & Hunter are the best... I miss them so much.

The Writing on the Wall

Limited FS in this episode, but it was good to see Jemma back figuring stuff out-- that all of the victims were TAHITI patients. The scene before she conducts the autopsy and asks if anyone wants to leave and they all raise their hands also great.

Fitz and Mack’s video game “therapy” and bonding sesh *claps* I love little moments of normalcy like this.

Again, some of my favorite scenes came from the b-plot of tracking Ward. Yay for Trip, Hunter & Bobbi...