Close Encounters by @cptxrogers (616) Summary: Steve has finally confessed his feelings to Tony. It’s just too bad that he’s currently evil and Tony is currently comatose.
But
help is on the way! Far across the universe, two shipmates have been
observing Steve and Tony and are planning an intervention… Comment: I’m not sure this is fluffy, exactly, but it’s certainly very positive and it’ll put you in a great mood for sure!
Off Your Feet by @magicasen (616) Summary: Steve decides that Tony needs to brush up on his hand-to-hand. He doesn’t consider that he might be getting in over his head. Comment: I love Steve and Tony sparring together! And this is lovely and sexy and they’re so happy together aww.
Are They or Aren’t They Dating? by @captainneverever (AA) Summary:
Sam can’t tell if Steve and Tony are dating. But Scott wants Steve’s
room and the team can’t find Thor’s pet anywhere, except for his paw
prints. Comment: This is hilarious and the title says it all. I love it a lot.
Art by @kelslk-art Comment: THIS IS SO LOVELY THEY’RE SO SOFT AND IN LOVE I AM MELTING (and I generally rec kelslk for all the fluffy feels!)
Art by @hellogarbagetime Comment: Tony is so very pretty here, and I love him forgetting his own b-day.
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The young man stood and planted his feet like he was facing a dangerous adversary. Steve let a little tongue of flame glow to life in the depths of his throat in preparation for a fight.
“Guardsdragon Steve. I am Tony Stark, and I am here to challenge you for access to your hoard.”
Steve Rogers is the new Marvels writer – or he was supposed to be. He isn’t sure yet that he’ll survive the day. Chances seem slim for himself and his hero, Tony Stark.
After moving into Avengers Tower, Steve has different ways of connecting with his past and figuring out his present. He writes letters to Bucky, he visits Peggy, and he writes to a Peggy who no longer exists. One day his box of mementos from the 30’s and 40’s appears by his door, all the better to help him remember good times in his life. Meanwhile, his team keeps seeking him out to spend time with him outside of missions—especially Tony Stark.
Steve works to reconcile his memories of the past with his life in the present, to figure out what he wants, what makes him happy, and how he can help make the people he’s coming to care for happy, too.
For the first time in a while, Steve and Tony have the morning all to themselves. And it wouldn’t be happening if it wasn’t for the events of two years ago.
Steve is sent to investigate a traitor at Stark Industries, Tony Stark is way too young for Steve to be having improper thoughts about, and everything is not fine.
Prompt: There are two rival superhero teams who oppose each other over whatever the author chooses. Steve Rogers is the leader of one such group, by day he is the tiny spunky reporter who always holds the world’s powerful accountable, by night he grows into Nomad the powerful vigilante who protects the innocent. Little does Steve know his loving boyfriend Tony Stark is the Superhero Ironman, leader of the rival group and when Steve decides to spill the beans and tell his boyfriend about his secret identity (and hopefully ask for his hand in marriage), a battlefield accident reveals Ironman’s secret identity to Nomad and Nomad alone.
“Tony, you have to either put me down or take me upstairs.”
Eighth fill for the @cap-ironman Bingo 2018 for the square ‘power swap’
This doubles as vauge unofficial ‘how to top a supersoldier’ fan art for @festiveferret who’s been such a star with all her work and beta-ing for fandom, it’s inspiring to watch.
For Sentimental Reasons by BlossomsintheMist (Ultimates) Summary: Ultimates Steve and Tony have hard lives–and they end up relaxing together. It turns into a habit. Non-sexual submission with service top Steve and sub Tony. Why you should read it: Honestly it feels like this fic was written as a gift from the universe (or from BlossomsintheMist) to me personally because service tops are literally my favorite people in the universe and I whole-heartedly believe that Steve is one (well, usually, they like to switch it up okay). The writing is beautiful, Steve and Tony are in love, it’s amazing. I want to live in this fic forever.
The Road to the Grail is Paved with Hermits by Lenalena for Ellidfics (MCU) Summary: Steve has gotten himself stuck in the Middle Ages and he is desperately waiting to be rescued. After more than a year, he hears about a red and gold flying demon that has dared all of King Arthur’s knights to come challenge it. He hopes this means that Iron Man has come for him, so that all he needs to do is find Tony and get out of this place. Should be simple. Tony didn’t even know where he would end up, when he went after Steve. It’s not been an easy adjustment for him, to put it mildly. And once he has figured out how to find Steve in this primitive shit show, how the hell is going to get him back home? Sir Thomas Malory meets Monty Python, with more hermits than any sensible story needs. Why you should read it: (I wasn’t sure whether to share this on fluff day or angst day and settled on fluff because, while there is angst, there’s also humor, idk.) So this is HILARIOUS and perfect. It has plot AND character development AND feels AND jokes. What more could you ask for?
There is No Place Like Home for the Holidays by Lenalena (MCU) Summary: Steve is the first to come home to the tower after S.H.I.E.L.D. goes down. Then Natasha and Clint arrive. Tony doesn’t mind, really, he’s got the space. Except it’s December and they insist on doing Christmassy shit. Who the hell has time for that?!? Christmas 5 – Tony 0 Why you should read it: I know it’s July and everything but. Look, I don’t even celebrate Christmas, so if anything it being featured prominently in a fic makes me skeptical rather than excited. But this right here is the quality New York City Christmas schmaltz! Ice skating at Rockefeller Center! Buying chestnuts off the street! Tony decorating cookies to look like the other Avengers! Plus lots of thoughtful character details, like Steve going to midnight mass.
You Know How to Give by brandnewfashion (MCU) Summary: Steve was one of very few people who knew that the real Tony Stark was thoughtful and selfless, and genuinely cared about others. The problem? The man was absolute shit at showing it. Why you should read it: Fluff with a side of plot, humor, and character development. The pacing and structure is really well-done, and I love all the dialogue.
Out for a Spin by Neverever (MCU) Summary: Tony goes to a car show with Steve but he’s never sure if they’re talking about cars or maybe something else. Why you should read it: This is SO cute and funny. Steve is sassy and clever and sweet and smitten. I love subtext that is just… not even subtext any more. Fortunately for Steve, so does Tony. (Also, you definitely don’t need to know anything about cars to enjoy this fic because I know as little is possible to know about them. I’m not even that good at driving them.)
Yesterday we asked you for all your angsty favorites, but today it is time to discard all thoughts of dramatic angst and think of all the affectionate moment Steve and Tony share in fanfic! Today we ask you to rec us the works that make you feel all warm and fuzzy. What are the cutest, fluffiest works you enjoyed?
During rec week you can make a Tumblr post with your recommendations and tag it with #capimrecweek within the first five tags on the post. Please include the day’s theme somewhere in the body of the post. On the dedicated day we will reblog posts for the day’s theme on our community Tumblr and later include them in the masterlist.
Ornament of Fish in Waves (Okimono). Japan, circa 1900. Bronze, silver, gilt, shibuichi and shakudo.
13.1 x 48.7 cm. An okimono of stylized bronze waves among which swim
two shubunkin, one cast in richly patinated copper, the other in oxidized
silver with partially gilt areas, the eyes of shibuichi, shakudo, and
gilt. The fish naturalistically modelled, supported by the highly stylized
waves.
Oshima Joun (1858-1940), given name Yasutaro, was the son of
the cast-metal worker Oshima Takajiro, whose father Yasubei had started the
family business. He succeeded to the business in 1877 and took the name Joun.
He used the go Shokaken. Text
and image via Khalili Collection
Captain Neverever 