#nedd/cobb

[might-be-a-lynx]

for the WIPs game, tell us about - this will be a shocker from me, I know -

Nedd/Cobb Nedd/Cobb!!!!!! either the 2 or the 3 or both, whatever you like 👀

Alright, I'll give you a little of both. Nedd/Cobb (cw: age difference, rank difference) and very minor potential cytoverse spoilers under the cut:

Nedd/Cobb 2

Context: Cobb and Nedd have a week of leave at the same time and Nedd is spending it with Cobb at his residence in the lower caverns that Cobb only stays in when he's basically forced into leave rotation.

Nedd found Cobb's house number and knocked, feeling nervous.

“It's open!” He heard Cobb yell from inside Nedd walked in and found himself in a modest living room. Nedd closed the door behind him and Cobb snapped, “get your ass in here, we've got shit to do!”

Nedd instantly felt better. Cobb sounded just like, well, Cobb, and that calmed him down. He followed Cobb's voice and found Cobb in his kitchen wearing a civilian jumpsuit. He tossed a rag at Nedd's head.

Nedd caught it.

“Alright, tall boy, I need you to scrub the top shelves of the cabinets. I haven't been here for close to a year now and the place is disgusting.”

Cobb turned back to his task of washing all of his clean dishes, expecting Nedd to do as he was told.

Nedd rolled his eyes affectionately. It was very Cobb. Instead of springing right to his task as he might have done before he'd gotten to know Cobb intimately, he walked up behind the older man and wrapped his arms around him.

Cobb relaxed and turned slightly so that Nedd could kiss the corner of his mouth.

“I was serious about you cleaning the top shelves. I'd rather not need to go up and down the step stool.”

“Didn't say I wouldn't,” Nedd said, giving Cobb another kiss this time on his cheek for good measure.

“Yeah, yeah,” Cobb said brushing Nedd off, but in that pleased way of his where he didn't want to admit to liking the attention. “We still need to pick up groceries and I'm not putting anything I intend to eat on a single surface in here until this room is spotless.”

Nedd snorted but he stepped away and grabbed an all purpose cleaner. Nedd could just barely reach the back of the cupboard without a step stool but decided to use one anyway so he could see what he was doing.

It took a good hour before Cobb was satisfied, and he told Nedd that after a trip to the market, he intended to spend the remainder of the day deep cleaning the rest of the apartment.

Nedd/Cobb 3

“You want to do what?”

“Well it's when the two of us pretend to be-”

“I know what role playing is Nedder! I'm not even opposed to trying it. But what you want to do is stupid and crazy and could get us both caught!”

“Well… I'd be lying if that wasn't part of the appeal…”

Cobb pinched the bridge of his nose. Nedd watched his body language carefully. On the surface Cobb looked irritated, annoyed, frustrated, exasperated, and incredulous. But under that, the way Cobb's weight shifted, his hip cocking as he put all his weight on his good leg (he only did that in casual situations, as he tried to appear more centered in official settings), his tongue wetting his lips, the way the tips of his ears went red, and the careful way he was looking at Nedd from under his lashes while trying to look like he wasn't looking at Nedd from under his lashes…

When Cobb didn't want something he was very obvious about it and there was no changing his mind. When he did want something, Nedd usually had to read between the lines… At least until he got Cobb riled up.

“This is stupid,” Cobb said again, and Nedd knew he had him.

“Is that a yes?” Nedd asked, feeling cheeky.

“Fine. It's a scudding stupid 'yes'.”

[chaos-monkeyy]

✨Problematic-ship✨ time, posted a couple months ago

Nedder/Cobb smut: The best thing ever (on AO3)

Big age difference, military rank difference, the "we're probably all gonna die within a month anyway so why not" rationale for banging your grouchy old flight instructor - turned - Admiral that you've had a crush on forever 💖

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“Alright, Nedder,” Cobb said gruffly. “Was there anything else?” 

With a small jolt, Nedd belatedly realized where they must be. They’d gotten all the way to the door of Cobb’s quarters on Platform Prime, talking as they walked. Nedd had been so caught up in the conversation he hadn’t even noticed he was basically following Cobb home. And— this was something Nedd had previously noted with no small amount of self-satisfied pride— he was about the only person Cobb never snapped at and shooed away for making him feel too slow while walking. 

It wasn’t something Nedd would ever have expected to happen, but he and his instructor-turned-admiral had gotten… close, these last few months. 

At least, Nedd thought they had. 

So, naturally, he did something incredibly stupid, and opened his mouth. 

“I dunno, are you going to invite me in?” he asked, and he meant it to sound cocky and casual, confident but lighthearted. A little teasing. Easy to laugh off when Cobb inevitably took it as a joke. 

It didn’t sound like that when it came out, though, and Nedd winced as soon as the words left his mouth. He just sounded… hopeful. Plaintive. Painfully naive. 

Cobb, to his credit, didn’t laugh. He just looked at Nedd for a moment with an unreadable expression and then sighed. 

“Don’t do this to yourself, Nedder. I’m flattered you’ve still got that crush on me, I really am, but— yes, I noticed,” he said, interrupting himself with amused snort when Nedd flushed, eyes widening in surprise. “I’m old, not stupid, boy. You weren’t that subtle.”

[x-xxoxox-x]

I’m looking at you Cobb and Nedd shippers

Y’all r disgusting af

[luzosuna]

I saw this scene from That 70s Show and I couldn't help but remember this squad idk

[incorrect-skyward]

Cobb: In terms of intellect, you’re about as sharp as a rock.

Nedd: Really? Thank you!

[alesreadings]

Skyward by Brandon Sanderson.

“You get to choose who you are. Legacy, memories of the past, can serve us well. But we cannot let them define us. When heritage becomes a box instead of an inspiration, it has gone too far.”

5 fucking. stars. are. not. enough.

Here is my playlist for Skyward because yes. I'll start by saying, as always, you know me well by now, that there are spoilers in my review. So if you haven't read it yet, don't go any further. All my life I've dreamed of being a science fiction writer. It's the dream of a fourteen year old girl who grew up reading books and dreaming about them. There's something about the genre that has always captivated me and it's my favorite. The thrill that Skyward gave me when I read it is something I longed for, the thrill of reading and not feeling the time, of asking for more even when I've finished the book. It's the kind of emotions that I wanna evoke on people. The way that Sanderson told the story... That's it. That's the fucking way I wanna tell my story (of course, it's not about aliens, but about superheroes, lol), because it grabs you and it's so fucking magical and exciting. You feel the anxiety of Spensa, her struggle and all of her emotions... You can tell for sure and bet that this is my favorite book of the year, one of my "marry you with paper rings" and one of my favorites ever. The story is well written and perfectly narrated. I fell for most of the characters and I cried like a fucking bitch. Yes, I was a fucking mess of tears and snot. I started disliking Jorgen, but I ended up loving him and willing to give my life for him. So, here's the thing, Brandon: if you hurt Jorgen or dare to kill him, I'm gonna set the whole world on fire. Same for Rodge, FM, Kimmalyn, Arturo, Nedd, M-Bot, Cobb and Spensa (even if I wanted to kick her sometimes, lmao). I'm still not over Bim, Hurl and Morningtide, just know that... I already know too that you will crush my feelings with Starsight, but guess what? I'm a masochist and I'm ready to cry, laugh and get mad. I'm ready to get excited and also anxious. I had more ideas for my review JAJSKJDHKDJFDFH *laughs in Spanish* but I forgot them while I was sleeping aND THE FUCKING EXCITEMENT DOESN'T LET ME THINK RIGHT. THANKS, SANDERSON, for getting me out of my slump. For being my first book of his, it was pretty cool and awesome. It took me a while because, again, the reading slump was kicking me like a bitch.

[capsandclauses]

REVIEW: Skyward by Brandon Sanderson

Ok.

So I, after procrastinating on this book for a reaaaallly long time, had a sudden urge to read it yesterday.

And it did not disappoint!

So this book basically follows Spensa who, for her entire life has been treated pretty awfully because her father was labelled as a ‘coward.’ In this fictional society, being a coward is the worst insult to you and your family and Spensa has been prevented from doing many things as a result. And so, when she applies for the prestigious cadet program, she faces a lot of resistance.

Let’s talk about the characters:

This book is basically a burgeoning found family. Due to her circumstances, Spensa hasn’t really been able to bond with her crewmates as well as she might have, but they definitely form their own group regardless. I felt that the characters were each unique enough that even though the page count was pretty thinly distributed between them, I cared for each one of them.

Notably throughout the book we become familiar with:

Cobb, Callsign ‘Mongrel’: Cobb is the instructor of the cadets and ex-wingmate of Spensa’s father. I really like the attitude that he took toward his students, actively contradicting the beliefs of the society they live in to prioritise their own safety and livelihood. Over the course of the book, he almost became the exasperated, protective substitute father giving Spensa the little pushes she needs towards the future and answers she desires.

“I feel like a munitions man, reloading artillery. I stuff you into the chamber, fire you into the sky, then grab another shell“

Bim: Bim is one of Spensa’s fellow cadets. He is very vibrant and is certainly overreager to get his hands on the weapons systems of the jets. He also can never make up his mind on a bloody callsign.

Magna, Callsign ‘Morningtide’: Morningtide is a very quiet, aloof character. She really has the least of an impression among the crewmates, but serves as a commentary on English speakers assumption that everyone will know our language, which was thought-provoking.

Nedd, Callsign ‘Nedder’: Nedd is one of the richer members of the cadets and bestfriends with Arturo and Jorgen. He is extremely easygoing and a mediator of the group. Although he acts dumb, Spensa makes the observation that he is actually extremely perceptive and just plays himself down.

Hudiya, Callsign ‘Hurl’: Hurl is an extremely, headstrong and competitive cadet. She sees life, and her prospective military career, as a game. To me, Hurl felt quite realistic because she did not necessarily handle conflict in a likeable way. She could become quiet, or brash in ways that did not benefit Spensa.

Arturo, Callsign ‘Amphisbaena’ or ‘Amphi’: Arturo is a rich, initially arrogant cadet member. He is inquisitive and often becomes an intellectual resounding board for Spensa, questioning the tactics and methods of the flight. I particularily liked his subplot, dealing with the fear of death and cowardice against his desire to help his team.

Freyja, Callsign ‘FM’: FM is a very outgoing cadet who, like Spensa, is unafraid to speak her mind. She is almost the stereotypical activist, constantly critising and putting herself above their society.

Jorgen, Callsign ‘Jerkface’: Jorgen is exactly his callsign, a jerkface, but by the end of the book he’s a loveable jerkface. He is prudish, stuckup and so eager to win respect that he can come across quite mean. He constantly conflicts with Spensa in often hilarious ways, but grows to become an active and equal member of the team.

Rodge, Callsign ‘Rig’: Rig is the bestfriend of Spensa and he’s kind of a genius. He takes the pilot test and gets a higher score than anyone else. Looks at M-Bot and can figure out how he works. And he builds his confidence from veing very self-conscious over the course of the book. Honestly, I wish he had more of a role. For someone who is supposed to be the Main Character’s bestfriend, he was very blink-and-you’ll-miss-him. IDK. That’s just my thoughts.

And then there’s Spensa, Callsign ‘Spin’: Spensa is not a likeable main character – she isn’t supposed to be. She makes long, crazy monologues and lives in a fictional reality where everything is going to go her way. She lashes at at the people and systems built against her. But despite this and the barriers she has against her, as a reader I wanted her to achieve. And in a way, I liked this unlikeable character so much because I knew her. I saw her everyday in the people around me, in the mirror. She wasn’t likeable, because she was real.

And that’s the skill of Sanderson, his characters feel real.

There’s also M-BOT, the talking ship who is the sarcastic, mocking funny relief of the book, constantly interrupting Spensa’s thoughts with her own commentary.

One thing I appreciated about this novel was that Sanderson did not pull his punches. Characters died. Characters went through s***. And that increased my desire to read more. I could not draw myself from the pages because I knew that there was no guarantee of a happily-ever-after, no guarantee of my favorite characters being OK.

The world was a little confusing, but brimming with details and atmosphere. Spensa’s dreams didn’t stop or change the society: it kept moving without her. I lived in Spensa’s story.

And I can’t wait to see where she goes next.

[starborn42]

Skyward #273

Skyward as alternative responses to 'I love you'

Why, thank you!: Kimmalyn

*laughs nervously*: Rodge

I'm sorry: Arturo

Who doesn't?: Nedd

A horrible decision, really: Spensa

*laughs hysterically*: Jorgen

*finger guns*: Bim

I know: FM

Why?: Hurl

YEET: Sadie

if only there was someone out there who loved you: Cobb

[the-gemini-g0ddess]

Cobb: Sadie, where's Lieutenant Nightshade?

Sadie: Doing stuff

Cobb: I don't like the sound of that, where's Jorgen?

Sadie: Trying to stop Spin from doing stuff

Cobb: Well, that's good... Wait, where's Nedd?

Sadie: Trying to stop Jorgen from stopping Spin from doing stuff.

Cobb: Arturo?

Sadie: Trying to stop Nedd from stopping Jorgen from stopping Spin from doing stuff

Cobb: FM?

Sadie: Trying to stop Arturo from stopping Nedd from stopping Jorgen from stopping Spin from doing stuff

Cobb: Kimmalyn- wait, no. I already have a good idea

Sadie: No, actually, she's doing laps in the pool

Cobb: ...Oh

Cobb: Might I ask what you're doing?

Sadie: Stopping you from stopping FM from stopping Arturo from stopping Nedd from stopping Jorgen from stopping Spin from doi-

*big thud, several screams, and Spin falls through the ceiling holding a plastic fork and grinning*

Sadie: No, wait, she's already done it

[might-be-a-lynx]

Tattoo for the WIP ask game 👀

So the fic idea (which, surprise, is Cobb heavy) is that Skyward Flight is going to get a tattoo to represent their cadet class. Here's the snippet:

“Hey Cobb,” Nedd asked.

“What, boy? I'm busy.”

“Would you like to get the tattoo?”

“Me?”

“Yeah. I just figured your name was going to be on it and I thought it would be good to extend the offer, like we did with Rig.”

Cobb looked at them all for a long moment. “I'll put that under consideration.”

Which was basically saying he wouldn't. Cobb turned and finally left.

So spoiler alert: Cobb gets the tattoo. And he has a *lot* of tattoos which I get into in the fic. It's Cobb so, expect some sads thrown in with his gruff, tatted up exterior.

[might-be-a-lynx]

For the new year asks 👀

5. Which WIP is first on your list to complete this year? Will you post a snippet?

First on the list is this continuation of my Nedder/Cobb fantasy fulfillment fic. I just need to figure out the ending and to edit it, so it will hopefully be out this week.

Here's a snippet:

Cobb felt his cheeks burning as he finally told Nedd what he wanted.

Nedd had insisted that he do for Cobb what Cobb had done for him: fulfill a fantasy. Cobb had them and had admitted as much, but he was reluctant to tell Nedd what they were. Not because he didn't trust the young man, Cobb really did… But…

Well some of his desires were just flat out selfish.

Nedd looked like he was taken off guard by Cobb's admittance. “Oh… Really? I, uh…”

“If you don't want to, that's fine.”

“I know. And that's not why I'm surprised. I was just expecting… Well you were silent for such a long time I thought you were going to say something… more hardcore? Which I'm down for experimenting with stuff and I know you like getting into power play, I was just starting to worry if I'd be up for what you wanted.”

“Are you disappointed?” Cobb asked, feeling embarrassed.

“What? No! I'm not disappointed in the slightest. I'm more than happy to do that for you. Excited even. Like… Wow…”

[chaos-monkeyy]

So, I read your Nedder is thirsty fic (which is awesome btw) and I was curious: what kind of kinky sex does Nedder fantasize Cobb has (or wants Cobb to have... With him. He's a thirsty boy after all) verses the kinky sex Cobb actually enjoys?

mnflggmgnl that ship still haunts me (in the best way), I'm so happy you liked the fic!!

okay so... I reckon Nedd likes to fantasize about just, yknow, quietly staying under Cobb's desk with his mouth full of dick until Cobb's done working. Maybe through a few meetings where the other person has no idea he's there 😇

And he probably just assumes Cobb would be the one to bend him over, but I actually have this vague notion for a potential sequel one day where they get it on for real and Nedder discovers that Cobb is far more interested in being the one to get dicked down.

(multiple times)

(because Nedder may not last all that long but he can bounce right back reallll quick)

(also come to think of it, I wonder if maybe our thirsty boy isn't the only one in this pairing who might have a bit of a secret praise kink, and enjoys feeling wanted and ~useful~ oh no feels)

[might-be-a-lynx]

First Lines Game

Rules: Share the first line of your last ten published works or as many as you are able and see if there are any patterns! (tagged by @chaos-monkeyy 😁)

“You want to do what?”

Jorgen paced back and forth in his office.

Routine patrols were the worst sort of boring.

It wasn't the first time Nedd had found himself wandering around platform prime in the dead of night.

Captain Cobb didn't have any children.

I found Jorgen in a dream.

Elhokar huffed as he shoved the second yellow rain boot on his uncooperative child.

Shallan sat in her little guest room in the tailor's house, preparing for bed.

Dalinar rubbed his temples as he marched to his own quarters.

Zahel sat with his arms crossed on a bench in the hallway.

I typically start with establishing a location or situation with an action being performed it seems. I never noticed I did that. I should look back further and see if this holds true.

So I don't know who's done it or who's been tagged. No-pressure at all and if you weren't tagged and want to please do! @cosmereplay @knight-of-skyloft @truthwatcher-vez @blue-crow. If you do it, please tag me so I can see!

[might-be-a-lynx]

WIP Titles Game

Rules: post the names of all the files in your WIP folder, regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous. Let people send you an ask with the title that most intrigues them, and then post a little snippet or tell them something about it! and then tag as many people as you have WIPs.

Thank you @chaos-monkeyy for the tag. I have so many WIPs, it's out of control. I won't list anything that I've started posting or anything I'm keeping specifically under wraps for one reason or another. But anyway, here are the WIPs!

Messed up Cobb/Spensa idea to get it out of my head

Creative gifts

Nedd/Cobb 3

Nedd/Cobb 2

Spinface - inexperienced

Sadie

Tattoo

To be a mistress

A carol

Conquest era

A/B/O fun

Lirin and the Serial Killer

Stranded

Lirin/Elhokar/Moash cursed

After cosmereplays thing

Evi/Dalinar wedding night

Elhokar flashbacks

Awkward meet the parent

I think I got them all. Uh... @truthwatcher-vez @knight-of-skyloft @cosmereplay and anyone else who might want to do this please feel free! Or don't. It's all for fun so no pressure or anything 💜

[incorrect-skyward]

Cobb: I’m ticketing you for having three people on one motorcycle.

Spensa: Shit.

Nedd: Wait, three?

Cobb: Yeah?

Nedd: Oh my god.

Arturo: HURL FUCKING FELL OFF!

[incorrect-skyward]

Cobb: Are you always this stupid?

Nedd: Yes, but not always.