I have, as many of my friends know, a competency kink. I don't expect my characters to be perfect at everything, but I do like them to be good at their job. (I also like people in public office to be good at their job, but that's another matter entirely!) They don't need to be wonderful at all aspects, being competent means recognising when another member of the team can do something better than you and letting them get on with it. However, my kink also requires not just my character, but some of those around to be able to do their job, rather than the drama coming because my character is the only competent person; the drama should come from external causes.
I also love competence kink and I agree with you that the trope works even better when combined with strong team dynamics and an appreciation for other people's skills.
And thank you for reccing two fics - I need to check them both out ( Lewis fic!)
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I also love competence kink and I agree with you that the trope works even better when combined with strong team dynamics and an appreciation for other people's skills.
And thank you for reccing two fics - I need to check them both out ( Lewis fic!)