Midnight Whispers
QAF Brian and Justin Fanfiction
Reviews For Idiosyncrasies
Reviewer: charming1 (Anonymous) · Date: April 13, 2016 01:57 PM · On: Chapter 1

We all have our idiosyncrasies, even the Great God Kinney :D

Reviewer: gotb30 (Signed) · Date: October 19, 2015 01:55 AM · On: Chapter 1

This was wonderfully brilliant and insightful. We all knew that Brian was a bit OCD, but his explanation was touching. Justin was totally in character also with noticing the routine. I love your stories!

Reviewer: NoChaser (Signed) · Date: October 09, 2015 06:54 PM · On: Chapter 1

OCD is such a personal thing, isn't it? Kinda one of those conditions that is created in some boutique discorder salon, stylized for the individual. My daughter  had what we called 'evening-up'. She had to make sure all the items on shelves at any store were flush with the front. She had to count the ceiling or floor tiles in every room over and over... really got to her when a piece of furniture broke that count. My own is more an aoidance of doing something (not like a phobia) rather than a compulsion to repeatedly do something. I'll let a piece of mail sit in my in-box for weeks because I just can't bring myself to hit the button to open it, and I continually run out of gas because stopping at the pumps 'feels wrong'. LOL (I laugh because we've learned that it's better than angsting over it.)

And yeah, I see Brian as being ripe for OCD. With his control issues and his history. Good take on canon characteristics. I love this piece.

 

Reviewer: Nichelle Wellesly (Signed) · Date: October 08, 2015 04:53 PM · On: Chapter 1

I've always thought Brian was borderline OCD. I LOVE your take on this theory from Justin's perspective and it's completely plausible that something like this can happen, especially after traumatic events. As someone who lives (albeit reluctantly- LOL) her life based on the routines/ rituals of those who need them most (my kids- spontaneity is NOT their friend), thank you for showing this side of Brian and how it in turn affects the one who's around him the most.

Hugs,

Nichelle

Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: October 08, 2015 02:32 PM · On: Chapter 1

Ha! Well, what exactly does it say about me that I was so distracted by Justin messin' with Brian's schedule, that I kinda lost sight of the real story here... it's actually a very loving story of empathy and concern for the one you love. Yeah, that.

 

I'm a little CDO. That's a lot like OCD - but with the letters in the correct order! ;p

Reviewer: Severus_divides_into_H (Signed) · Date: October 08, 2015 09:22 AM · On: Chapter 1

An unusual and powerful story. I loved it, I like your psychological approach to characters: it makes them real and it makes me ache and worry about them. I also thought that Brian has some kind of OCD, and you dealt with this beautifully. Justin was amazing with his stubborness and love. And Brian... Brian was incredible, of course, especially when he basically admitted to loving Justin. 

Thank you for another wonderful story!

 

Reviewer: Astrid (Signed) · Date: October 08, 2015 09:00 AM · On: Chapter 1

This was very accurate, I can easily imagine Brian having such routine. Thank you for posting the story, I always enjoy a new insight into what could go on in between of what we see on the screen. Hugs!

Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: October 08, 2015 03:47 AM · On: Chapter 1

I don't care how cute and adorable Justin is, he better not mess with my morning routine! I am generally not a morning person anyway, so any upset to the routine is NOT a good thing! Just this week someone parked in MY parking spot in the lot!!!! It set the entire day off... so I can feel Brian's pain.  Although I'm not a minimalist like Brian, I am into patterns and symmetry. Oh, and I'd definitely make Mikey sit on the other side of the room too! Clothes must be folded properly. Actually, this all seems very "normal" to me! ;p



Author's Response:

Lol! I wish I was neater like Brian. I could use a lot less clutter in my life. I think with Brian Justin just noticed there was a change and it was so rigid all of the sudden so he didn't know what brought it on. If Brian had always done it then he probably would have thought it was just a quirk. But yes, I would be mad if Justin finished the last of my juice too! lolol. And hey, normal is relative and changes from person to person. I think Justin just sensed that Brian's old habits when it came to his OCD might get worse and start disrupting his life. As of right now, his morning routine is fine. ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: chandrika (Anonymous) · Date: October 07, 2015 09:06 PM · On: Chapter 1

thank you for sharing



Author's Response:

Not a problem! Thank you for reading and reviewing! :)

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 07, 2015 05:30 PM · On: Chapter 1

Justin, in his own way, is just as OCD as Brian.  It seems that Brian wasn't aware of his pattern until Justin pointed it out.  Now that he know, what will he do about it?



Author's Response:

I can see Justin being a little OCD as well but I think Brian's was brought on by a need for control due to the bashing and his consequent reckless spiral. He isn't as bad as he was when he was younger but he just had a small relapse. Luckily it wasn't one that was harmful or would raise any concerns to someone who didn't know him as well as Justin and Michael do but now he and Justin can keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn't get worse and hinder his life. He'll be okay. :) Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: October 07, 2015 04:05 PM · On: Chapter 1

This was PERFECTION! You always know what I want, even when I don't specifically say it. But yes, this was exactly the sort of thing I had in mind. You know I love me a little angst. 

I just want to snuggle Brian so much. I have always thought Brian was a little OCD, just from the way he keeps his loft, it's very minimal and I could imagine his mom making him be VERY neat as a kid - and if he wasn't, well, you know the shit that went on in that house :( It makes me so sad for little Brian, and for the grown up Brian too. He may have escaped them, but somethings stay with you for life.

Thank you for writing this!

Look how happy you made these guys.

Smiley Dolphins

 



Author's Response:

I'm very happy you liked it, Sally! Yes, I could definitely see Brian like this as well. He might not go to the extreme but I could see him using it as a method of control to keep sane in a house that must have been very hard to live in. Snuggle Brian all you want. :) He's doing a little better now that he kind of gets what's going on and knows that Justin still loves him anyway but he could always use a hug. 

Thank you so much for the prompt and title idea! And thank you, dolphins! I'm glad you didn't feel like cold dissected frogs! I hope you felt like free dolphins with loving families! *sob*

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: October 07, 2015 01:20 PM · On: Chapter 1

What a wonderful insightful story I really enjoyed it

Author's Response:

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for reading and reviewing!

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