It's rare for me to go for OC pairings, but this is just plain excellent. Representative Xiang absolutely holds her own; watching the power plays and manipulations spiral to their inevitable messy conclusion works brilliantly. Not to mention this is a great look into Tarrlok's head and his relationship with Republic City. It's not a love story. It is smart, sexy, and well-written.
FanficRecs Bleeds sexual tension and psychological stuff
It's rare for me to go for OC pairings, but this is just plain excellent. Representative Xiang absolutely holds her own; watching the power plays and manipulations spiral to their inevitable messy conclusion works brilliantly. Not to mention this is a great look into Tarrlok's head and his relationship with Republic City. It's not a love story. It is smart, sexy, and well-written.