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@welcometoteamz & @rocktheholygrail

when your boys meet and you gotta remind them to play nice

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hello! Going through a bit of a potc phase (again again) and was wondering if you have any norribeth fic/author recs?💚

This is dreadfully late, but I finally have a list for you! I kept meaning to put this together, but each time I looked through my bookmarks, I realized how many of these I’d saved to my bookmarks intending to read and then never got around to reading (for shame). So I went on a Norribeth binge and finally checked off some of the fics on my to-read list. These are all of varying degrees of shippy-ness and one-sided attraction and maybe-requited feelings.

I’ll rec anything @boltlightning and @tortoisesshells write, but here’s a few of theirs to start with:

steadfast and dependable by @boltlightning (T, 6.4k):

James Norrington keeps his word: when Will Turner cannot be pardoned for his crimes, he sets the smith free to save his life. Elizabeth Swann keeps her word: when James Norrington fulfills the terms of their engagement, she marries him. Neither of them want this, yet neither can back out. They make the most of the situation, all until Cutler Beckett comes to the Caribbean to bargain for a compass. (or: an AU leading into DMC, where Norrington and Elizabeth marry, and Will escapes with Jack)

Suffer A Sea Change by @tortoisesshells (T, 5.3k):

Between Rumrunner's Isle and Isla de Muerta, Elizabeth Swann and James Norrington independently realize how far beyond their respective understandings of the world they’ve travelled, and grapple with the futures they're choosing. Jack Sparrow is not quite as unhelpful in this as he might be.

sun hits the water by @boltlightning (T, 8.2k):

They are navigating their marriage rather backwards, Elizabeth thinks. But perhaps that is better than never embarking at all. (or: snippets of James and Elizabeth’s life after the war, having married for convenience)

Some other favorites:

Absence and Memory by Meddow (T, 3.7k):

She spent so much time searching for the heart of James Norrington, but it was not until he was gone that she was to find it.

A Compass of Hope by deathmallow (T, 2.6k):

Post AWE, goes AU. Bootstrap Bill was asleep on the job, and so Norrington has abandoned the EIC. After Singapore, Elizabeth and James attempt to rebuild their lives. And as James tells himself, a great deal can happen in ten years…

A Far Better Fate by dollsome (G, 5.1k):

"Our destinies have been entwined, Elizabeth, but never joined." Three ways the story could have gone.

A Song for the Wretched and Wrecked by jadeddiva (T, 6.6k):

He wishes to chart a new course in a different direction, leaving Elizabeth in his wake but he fears that impossible. Standard AUpiece "What if Elizabeth Married Norrington" type dribble.

With No Rights In This Matter by rexluscus (T, 3.4k):

James and Will are companions in tragedy.

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𝐣𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 & 𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 ⟶ a taste for revenge

When she was delivered to King’s Landing upon her Lord Uncle’s command, Josana was no longer only eyed as prey by the wolves of the North, but by the lions of the South as well. Every where she turned in the vast halls of the Red Keep were whispers of rumors from those who wished her harm. Some were laced with a sliver of truthfulness. Some were complete works of fiction concocted by her enemies. Though, none cared enough to see through the deceit nor did they give her a moment to share her side of the story. 

So there was Josana Lannister, a foreigner amongst her own flesh and blood. A freshly made widow and newly single mother alone and imprisoned once more. 

When all sense of hope seemed too far out of reach, the prince of Dorne gave her what she desired most. A taste for revenge. A friendship between a Lannister and a Martell was more of a miracle than the rebirth of dragons at that time, but the bond they shared over the tragedy of their loved ones and their insatiable desire over destroying the lives of those who stole their happiness solidified them as companions. 

The two were a pair of justice seekers who wouldn’t rest until they received the retribution they deserved.

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Jaenara Velaryon (x  x )

Tag list: @arrthurpendragon @eddysocs @stanshollaand @bravelittleflower @richitozier @hiddenqveendom @foxesandmagic @waterloou

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OC Questions on the Seven Forms of Love.

A little list of OC questions based on the seven types of love identified in Ancient Greek thought. Obviously this is a highly simplified presentation of some quite complex philosophical concepts from Classical History, intended more for the purposes of entertainment than education. I also left out Mania, which is arguably an eighth type of love (Obsessive), because I'm keeping it mostly positive in these tricky times!

Eros – Romantic, Passionate Love.

Is your OC romantic in the traditional sense? Do they enjoy giving or receiving gifts of flowers or confectionary? Or are there other courtship traditions from their culture of origin that are important to them?

How important is sex to them in a relationship? Do they see it as something essential to their happiness? Would they be able to remain in a monogamous relationship with someone they loved without sex?

How do they feel about public displays of romantic affection? Does it make them uncomfortable? How do they feel if a romantic partner kisses them in public?

Do they believe in love at first sight? Have they ever developed a crush or romantic (or erotic) fixation upon a stranger based on their appearance alone?

How closely is their opinion of their own beauty (or lack thereof) linked to their confidence? Do they see themselves as more or less worthy of love or sex based on how attractive they feel?

Philia – Affectionate, Platonic Love.

Does your OC have a Best Friend? If they do then how long have they known each other and how did they meet? If they don't then do they have a close group of friends they love equally? Or are they more of a loner?

Does your OC find it easy to make friends? Or are there barriers to them doing so? If so then are these due to issues of inclination, communication, or something else entirely?

What qualities does your OC most value in a friend? Loyalty? Shared sense of humour? Or something else?

Is your OC able to build close friendships with people very different from themselves? Perhaps in terms of culture, age or personality?

What is their most fervent wish for their best friend(s)? How far would they go to make it happen?

Storge – Unconditional, Familial Love.

Did your OC's parents love them unconditionally? If so then has this helped them feel confident as an adult? If not then how has this affected them? What were the conditions their family attached to their relationship?

Does your OC have children? If so then how fiercely do they love them? If they have more than one then do they love them all equally? If they do not have children then is this part of their future plans?

How far does parental approval (imagined or expressed) impact upon their current sense of self-worth? What might they sacrifice or attempt to achieve in order to ensure the approval of their parents?

Does your OC have any siblings? If so then did their parents have a favourite growing up? Has their relationship with their sibling changed in adulthood? If they don't have any siblings then do they perhaps feel they have missed out on an important relationship? Do they have any especially close friends who go some way towards filling that role?

Is your OC able to love without necessarily needing or expecting reciprocation or reward? Or are all their relationships to some extent transactional? Have they ever loved another person unconditionally, whether a child or another adult?

Agape – Selfless, Universal Love.

Does your OC wish to make the world a better place? How far do they see that as being their responsibility? What lengths would they go to in order to help achieve this?

Does your OC feel a spiritual connection to the world around them? Do they have a particular love for nature or living things?

To what extent does your OC believe in the value (or even existence) of true altruism? Do they see an unselfish concern for the welfare of others as being naïve or foolish? Or as a moral quality to which people should aspire?

Does your OC have a religious faith which emphasises the importance of a love for all people? If so then do they try to follow these teachings authentically? Or do they just pay lip-service to them? If not then do they follow a more martial or mercantile faith? Or none at all?

Does your OC find it easy to empathise with their enemies? Or do they see it as important to dehumanise them in order to combat them with sufficient determination?

Ludus – Playful, Flirtatious Love.

Does your OC have any particular favourite chat up lines? If not for themselves then perhaps ones they have suggested to a friend? How effective do these tend to be?

Is your OC particularly skilled at flirting? Have they had to practice this or does it just happen naturally?

How does your OC feel about one night stands? Have they ever enjoyed a night of passionate romance with a stranger? Is this something they are quite keen on recreationally? Or only something they might engage in under specific circumstances (such as the eve of a battle or after a difficult breakup)?

Who was your OC's first crush? How do they feel about it now?

What seduction techniques are most likely to be effective when it comes to your OC? Are there some things guaranteed to get them going? Or are they immune to such things?

Pragma – Committed, Long-Lasting Love.

Is your OC in a committed long-term relationship (or relationships)? If so then what has contributed to this relationship lasting so well? If they are not in such a relationship, then is this something that saddens them or which they regret?

What is the biggest challenge that your OC has had to overcome in a long-term relationship or friendship? What helped them get through this?

Are your OC's parents still together? To what degree do they look to their own parents as a model for their own ideal relationship?

After the initial fires of passion cool to some degree, what would keep your OC engaged in a relationship? Shared goals? Similar values? Or contented companionship?

What importance or value does your OC attach to marriage? Do they believe that it is important to make a public statement of commitment to another person (or persons)? Or are they more concerned about inheritance rights and security for their family? Or do they not see marriage as a necessary signifier of commitment and loyalty?

Philautia – Self Love.

Does your OC have a healthy sense of their own worth and value? Or do they see themselves as failing to live up to their original potential? Perhaps they are convinced of their own sinful or inadequate nature?

Does your OC believe that it is important to love themselves in the first instance? Perhaps in order to be able to give and receive love authentically? Or because they believe first and foremost in "looking after number one"?

Does your OC judge themselves by the same standards as they apply to others? Or are they sometimes hypocritical in condemning others for faults they also possess? Or perhaps they find it easier to forgive others for things that they cannot abide in themselves?

Which of your OC's qualities makes them the most proud? Do they think more people should be like them in this regard? Or do they quite like being rare in possessing it?

Has your OC always had the same opinion of themselves or has this changed over time? Have they learned to love themselves - perhaps with the help of others - as their journey progressed? Or have the consequences of their actions only served to erode their sense of self-worth?

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OC STAR WARS DAYS CHALLENGE :: MAY THE FOURTH ( I am one with the force and the force is with me )

the legacy of Zoya Onasi and Rey Kestis

tag list: @bisexualterror @foxesandmagic @iron-parkr​ @thatmagickjuju @camiemendess @a-song-of-quill-and-feather @arrthurpendragon @villain-connoisseur @starcrossedjedis​ @drbobbimorse​ @noratilney @stanshollaand @kingsmakers @astarionbae @darth-caillic @mystic-scripture @aliverse @misshiraethsworld @asirensrage @eddiemunscns

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THE PRICE FAMILY ✮ RUNS IN THE FAMILY (AMANDA PALMER)

I cannot, I cannot, I cannot run from my family They’re hiding inside of me, corpses on ice

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLY ✨

hello, my love! im wishing you a bigggggg happy birthday, ally!!!!! you have been an amazing and supporting friend to me throughout my years on tumblr, no matter what fixation i was hyper-focused on! you are so kind, sweet, incredibly helpful, and a wonderful human being! i am so blessed to have a friend like you in my life! i’m glad we got so much more closer and that we’re back to communicating on a daily basis again ahaha. but anyways, here’s your birthday present ( i told you i’d make one for you smh ). i hope you like it!!!! happy birthday again, hun, and have an amazing day!

@chlobenet

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drew sato ⋆ my loss and i become one.

anne carson // karen russell // electra // evan knoll // ilya repin // audrey niffenegger // fatima aamer bilal // florence welch // louise glück // drew sato // margarita karapanou // sophia lornie // richard siken

taglist: @kendelias @purpleyearning @chlobenet @eddiemunscns  @bravelittleflower @eddysocs @heavenlysurf @stanshollaand @raith-way @lovehermioneforever @luucypevensie @ginger-grimm @hiddenqveendom @dragonsbone @foxesandmagic   @ginevrastilinski @partiallypearl @daughter-of-melpomene @nolanhollogay @waterloou @arrthurpendragon @kiara-carrera @witchofinterest @endless-oc-creations

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Sneak Peek of T.W.E. Chapter 6

A three-letter word he’d given. 

A three-letter word he’d gotten in return.

“ You , ” his princess had greeted him the next day. The gods were cruel in granting prayers, he'd realized, as their paths crossed again. She had no smile for him now. Her tired look of introspection shattered with surprise. “What are you doing here?” The openness she’d shared with him would linger only in his memory, her wide eyes cautious and curious despite how she moved toward him. Harwin would remember she was kind even in her anger...

Once more, their time had been cut short, and in the following weeks, Harwin would see neither hide nor hair of the girl since...

The glutton for punishment he was, he now drank in the sight of her without shame.

Vaella's languid examination of the crowd stopped - her gaze cut directly to him. She shifted subtly, contemplating him back with something in her eyes. A pause, then a glower. The princess's eyes narrowed in challenge, her mouth fell open softly as if to say something across the room. Decorum, and maybe pride, stopped her.

Harwin withheld his bark of laughter just barely. She reminded him of a kitten held by its scruff, teeth bared and hissing with anger she had no where to put as she was forced to maintain her stoic position. He collected himself as his father retook the place by his side.

Her head tilted in appraisal of him, her gaze softened the longer he held it as she visibly relaxed. Lips quirked a bit in amusement - she subtly turned as if to tell him to look away before he was caught. He couldn't. He wouldn't.

How do I look away now that I've seen you?

Accepting his fate, Harwin openly stared back.

@thenn @arrthurpendragon @moireia @maddiethefashionista @lightofthearrow

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oc halloween challenge 2024 → day 18: Beloved Pet or Object Turned Human

Rosabella's AI comes to life ✦ A remake of this past edit

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oc halloween challenge 2020 → day twenty-nine: horror archetypes

↳  Jo Pryde + the final girl

Tag list: @foxesandmagic @luucypevensie @perfectlystiles @witchofinterest @afluffykiwi @bravelittleflower @seize-the-droid @randomfandoming1 @villanele @delicateblackrose @butcherofblackwater @fiercefray @ocappreciationtag @heirsoflilith @megdonnellys

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Minerva Park + Season 2 poster

Tag list:  @foxesandmagic @luucypevensie @perfectlystiles @witchofinterest @afluffykiwi @bravelittleflower  @seize-the-droid @ocfairygodmother @randomfandoming1 @ochub @villanele @delicateblackrose

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Flat aesthetics: Katherine Potter + Sirius Black

Only the good die young

Tag list: @foxesandmagic @luucypevensie @perfectlystiles @witchofinterest @afluffykiwi @bravelittleflower  @seize-the-droid @ocfairygodmother @randomfandoming1 @ochub

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oc halloween challenge 2020 → day twenty-three: haunted au

↳ Katherine Potter + the resurrection stone

ft. Harry, Lily, Remus, Sirius and James

Tag list: @foxesandmagic @luucypevensie @perfectlystiles @witchofinterest @afluffykiwi @bravelittleflower @seize-the-droid @randomfandoming1@villanele @delicateblackrose @butcherofblackwater @fiercefray @ocappreciationtag @heirsoflilith @megdonnellys

Kat’s tag: @lahnistersden 

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EVOLUTION THROUGH COSTUME :: TESS BECK ( insp )

"follow me my friend, to glory at the end"

taglist: @bisexualterror @foxesandmagic @iron-parkr @camiemendess @a-song-of-quill-and-feather

@arrthurpendragon @starcrossedjedis @drbobbimorse @kingsmakers @noratilney

@stanshollaand @astarionbae @darth-caillic @mystic-scripture @aliverse

@misshiraethsworld @asirensrage @eddiemunscns

@princessmadelines @impales @waterloou @daughter-of-melpomene @eddysocs

MARVEL TAGLIST: @notxjustxstories @themaradwrites

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