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Cities in Dust is an [[Alternate Universe]] fic, in a [[Film Noir]] setting. Set in the corrupt, crime-ridden city of Newternia, where Derse agents, Prospit agents, and humans are all second-class citizens in a troll-dominated society. Dave Strider is a [[Hardboiled Detective]], and one of the few human detectives in the city, who is forced to partner up with a highblood legislacerator. [[Continuity Nod|Continuity Nods]] and [[Mythology Gag|Mythology Gags]] abound, and the characterization is stunningly loyal.

And like the comic it was spun off from, it comes with its own soundtrack. The author frequently links to music to go with the scenes.

 

* {{spoiler|[[All Just a Dream]]}}: This entire story is {{spoiler|a dream bubble, created by Aradia to stabilize Billious Slick.}} All they have to do to accomplish that is {{spoiler|[[Arc Words|Wake Up.]]}}

* [[Almighty Janitor]]: Hinted at with John. He's an optimistic homeless [[Mythology Gag|street performer]] who mysteriously knows a lot of things. Later chapters tell us that {{spoiler|John is more than likely Awake, and trying to push the other dreamers into waking up so they can all go home.}}

* [[Sophisticated As Hell]]: Dave's inner monologue.

* [[Soundtrack Dissonance]]: The music played while investigating crime scenes is usually hilariously inappropriate. Of course, [[Nightmare Fuel Station Attendant|Terezi]] always thinks it's perfect.

* [[Together in Death]]: {{spoiler|Equius and Nepata as a mockery of their Moirailigience.}} [[Berserk Button|Terezi doesn't take it well.]]

* [[Vigilante Man]]: Vriska and {{spoiler|Karkat.}}

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