and if i rewatch ofmd while i do it well who can stop me. who can permeate my autism bubble. nay, forcefield

like they could not have made a better teaser if they tried. expertly edited perfect hook incredible build-up and ending immaculate song choice literally life changing

Both are good — but if the songs were swapped that extra layer of meaning would get lost. One of OFMD’s biggest strengths is finding a needle drop that fits the tone of the scene while also introducing a new idea or emotion (it’s also one of my favorite things to try to do in fic). (3/3)

In the early script, the physical actions are softer and more romantic (dance, forehead kiss), and “I’m on Fire” conveys a barely-suppressed sexual urgency. (2/3)

ed comes home after like 2 hours with a relatively simple manicure and stede is like how on earth did that take so long??? and ed’s like ugh dont get me started on what Nora’s husband told her last week. and stede historically loves a little drama so he listens and gasps at all the appropriate times