#maybe i'll find a way to sort posts in a tag from oldest to newest

[sylvies-kablooie]

very sad when you go to look at a tag for a topic you enjoy and most of the posts are things you posted yourself... we need more biodiversity in this ecosystem!!!

[yobotica]

First Lines Meme

Rules: List the first lines of your last 20 stories (if you have less than 20, just list them all!). See if there are any patterns. Choose your favorite opening line. Then tag 10 of your favorite authors!

Tagged By: @desynchimminent

I find these extremely interesting because it would never occur to me to do this and it's fascinating the kind of patterns you can see. :) I'm kind of surprised I have more than 20 works, so I'll just go by the most recent 20 on AO3, newest to oldest. I write a lot of post-canon AU's so there may be spoilers below.

1. A Weary Soul Seeking an Echo // Titanfall 2 // WIP // Post-canon AU

It was only a week after BT... after the destruction of the Fold Weapon, that Commander Briggs asked Jack to look over the specs of available Titans.

2. Story of Seasons: Feather Valley // Assassin's Creed, Story of Seasons // 17.4k // Story of Seasons/Assassin's creed crossover

Shaun cursed as he heard the door to the little library jingle, signalling someone had come in.

3. Ghost // Assassin's Creed // 92.1k // Post-canon AU

By his best estimation, it took Desmond days to realize he wasn't actually dead.

4. Back to Those Old Familiar Places // Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided // 5.2k // AU between games

When Adam was finally able to enter the vent and escape the rain pounding the rooftop he'd just been carefully crossing, he allowed himself a small sigh of relief.

5. The Cost of Living // Deus Ex: Human Revolution // 13.8k // Supernatural Elements AU (not the show, lol, werewolves & vampire AU)

Frank was on comms for Jensen, again.

6. Focus // Assassin's Creed // 3.4k // AU

"Stop doodling on my notes, Desmond," Shaun grumbled from the kitchen, and Desmond grinned at him, even though Shaun hadn't even bothered to look up from his laptop to send a glare his way.

7. Discovery // Assassin's Creed // 3.5k // Post-canon AU

The cabin safe house was exactly what they'd needed.

8. Departure // Assassin's Creed // 666 // canon-compliant

"Hey, Desmond. I'm sorry it took so long," Shaun said, not really daring to look down yet.

9. Denial // Assassin's Creed // 1.2k // canon-compliant

He never got to apologize.

10. Dynasty // Assassin's Creed // 1.8k // AU - canon divergent

It was strange, Desmond thought, that even though he'd been gone for over ten years, the scenery as they approached the farm slowly became familiar.

11. Durable // Assassin's Creed // 7.2k // AU - Period swap

Shaun was concentrating on the ledger in front of him.

12. Decay // Assassin's Creed // 1.5k // canon-compliant

Shaun knew he hadn't been nice to the new guy.

13. Declaration // Assassin's Creed // 3.1k // canon-compliant

Shaun hated getting a new phone.

14. Dream // Assassin's Creed // 1.2k // canon-compliant

Desmond groaned as he rolled out of the Animus chair.

15. All it Takes is Once // Deus Ex: Human Revolution // 1.4k // AU post-game

Pritchard wasn't exactly a saint.

16. Resolutions // Assassin's Creed // 1k // AU

"Alright, I'm choosing to believe that you're taking this seriously, despite evidence to the contrary," Shaun stated imperiously, raising a brow at the single index card in Desmond's hand.

17. Foolish Games // Assassin's Creed // 28.3k // AU

Desmond would say, if he was asked, that he was pretty happy with his life; he had fun taking classes to pursue his passion in brewing and tasting all sorts of beers; he loved being fit and active with parkour and his pick-up soccer team; he enjoyed his job bartending, even, though of course the degree varied depending on the night.

18. Animus // Assassin's Creed // 5.4k // AU - Afterlife

Desmond felt like he'd spent his whole life waiting.

19. Altruism (An Act of Good Will) // Assassin's Creed // 717 // AU

For the first hour of Desmond's very first shift at the kissing booth, he thought it was pretty neat and maybe he'd consider doing this again in the future.

20. Paradox // Assassin's Creed // 3.7k // AU

Just once, Desmond would like the bathroom to be free when he came up from his animus sessions.