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Petition for more AroAce Stobotnik/QPR fanfics to be written!

okay chat, hear me out; aroace stobotnik.

thank you for coming to my ted talk. <3

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I hope none of you expected me to write a Sequel that wasn't at least also 9k long. Because that's kind of what happend. Thank you for the encouragment and lovely words. They meant a lot :3

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Me, in the authors notes of my last fic, knowing very well that I would write a Sequel no matter what: Maybe I'll write a part two :3 Who knows. The comments on my fic - and on here, thank you, I saw you!! - made me smile a lot. Back when I wrote my first ace!Robotnik fic, I didn't know if people would like it or not. There wasn't even an AO3 Tag for it.

But now I see a lot of ace Robotnik art flying around and it warms my heart.

Fun fact, I almost considered giving you sex-neutral Robotnik, because I have now experience with smut - kind of - but decided against it after all. Sorry if I got your hopes up.

Smartie, why do you have experience with smut, are you okay :O ????

Thanks for asking. I am. But a while ago, someone I'm not friends with anymore said some acephobic things towards me, claiming that the fact I wasn't capable of writing smut was weird. Like, clearly, other aces could write smut just fine. If writing smut repulsed me, then perhaps, I should consider rethinking my sexuality.

Which, first of all: Fuck you Karen. I don't see you writing smut either. And besides, it's not that it repulses me. It's just not appealing to me. And why should I be forced to write it anyways, if the characters I write are all just as sex-repulsed as I??? Seems like you were missing the point, honey. In fact, there is so much wrong with that notion, that it would take us hours to unpack all the problematic shit saying something like that implies.

Despite that and to prove a point, I went and wrote smut. No, you can not find it anywhere. Because I haven't posted it yet. I'm ... kind of unsure if I wanna orphan it or not. It's not Stobotnik, although I DID consider Stobotnik for my secret smut project. It's probably not realy good smut either. Which, you know, makes sense. I could probably improve if I wrote more and got feedback. But you see... writing that smut hasn't made me magically change my mind on the whole concept. Smut is still unappealing to me. So I doubt you'd see me explore that going forward.

That being said, I guess I kind of want someone to pressure me into releasing my horrible smut, lol. Because a part of me does want to know how BAD I actually did.

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Aaaaaaaand it's done.

Wordcount: 9.777

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Me: ~ finally writes another Stobotnik fic after 84 years~

AO3: Boy, do I have a surprise for you : D

Well, apparently the servers are down. Guess I'll have to post my fic tomorrow. : P

In case anyone cares: Yes, it is in fact, once more, an ace!Robotnik fanfic. Welcome to my asexual Robotnik propaganda you all.

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Long rambling incoming in 3,2,1...

I know that I'm not really any kind of big celebrity in the Stobotnik world. The only thing I've got going for myself is the fact that I've been there since the very beginning, with my one 'I'm so proud of this community' Meme getting a like or two every full moon or so. It's also been a hot second since I've written a Stobotnik Fic, and yet, I've never really left the fandom. Far from it.

So boooooy, when that trailer dropped, let's just say, I've been going wild! That being said, I have calmed down a tiny bit and woud like to share my two cents with you all.

Especially since, considering how gay the trailer was, I've noticed people kind of leaning into either of two camps.

Team 1: They might actually make it canon y'all. This is not a drill!!!!

or

Team 2: This is the most intense queerbaiting I've ever seen, but fuck it, take my money!

Now, I will tell you where I'm standing at the end of things, but let's talk facts before I do, shall we?

I know Jim & Lee were having fun on set during Movie 1, but I doubt either of them expected us all to get quite this feral over these two evil man. In fact, I'm not sure what their plans were for Agent Stone in general. I'd love to believe that they saw us freaking the fuck out and decided to make Stone a big part of the sequels because of that. But then I look at the Robotnik Mushroom Planet scene and think: They gave this man an actual stone to hold onto, going so far as to carve Stone's face into said stone, just so he could pretend he wasn't alone and Stone was still with him. Clearly, Robotinik was never willing to admit that he cared, admit that there could be someone who he had allowed to get close, given that there had never been anyone before who had cared enough about HIM, so why should HE make the mistake of caring about someone else either. Cause, you know, it's easier to pretend there's noone than admit that there could be, just to realise that you were wrong actually. And yet. Despite all that he held onto Stone the stone, like his life depended on it. I love that scene because it's hella gay, but I love it even more because it's amazing writing, giving us the payoff for the forshadwed "I won't miss you when you're gone" scene from way back when. They didn't have to do that. And yet they made that choice. Included that moment for a reason. So I'd love to think that even back then, they were very willing to play with the dynamic of them going forward.

Clearly things and plans changed After Movie 1 , after we saw these two and made Stobotnik as big as it is. I'll talk about movie 2 in a hot second, but let's return to the way they promoted 2 first. Cause THAT was CLEARLY queerbaiting ... or was it... ? For you see, they knew what they were doing, they knew how to get us all excited , posting this on Valentine, letting Sonic make a heart, drawing the whole thing in a romantic light, going so far as to include bi-lighting in the trailer. On top of the latte art that was designed to get us queers to show up. I saw that art, freaked out and showed it to all of my friends. One friend, let's call her Barbara, smiled at me, like you smile at somone who still believes in the Easter Bunny and told me she hoped I knew they were playing with me. In fact, she was kind of dissapointed I allowed them to get to me so much. And I KNEW. I knew they were trying to bait me. I'm not stupid. This isn't the first time I've been queerbaited after all. And it won't be the last time, that's for sure. And yet, I didn't care because I loved that they acknowledged us. Loved that they were willing to give us something, even if it wasn't actually real and they were clearly NEVER going to include actual ship latte art of Stone & Robotnik together. Cause that would be gay. Haha. And those two totally weren't gay. Ain't I right? :)) Queer rep has gotten more common and yet, so has queerbaiting. Cause nowadays the chance that something could be actually made canon is way more likely than it was, let's say, 15 years ago. So companies love to use that, love playing into that even more. Like, do I have to remind you all what they were doing for the Deadpool & Wolverine movie marketing ??? Just saying.

As much as I love Lee and as much as we're loosing our marbels every time he as much as winks in our direction, I'll not be using any of his posts as evidence for the points I'm about to make further down. Cause, you know, at the end of the day, he's just one of us as well. Another shipper. A hella supportive shipper who may or may not have had a hand in the way he portrayed Stone, but still. Love you Lee. Thank you for having our back!

So now. Movie 2. And the godforsaken Maid Dress Scene. I hope we are all proud of ourselves. Cause that scene was our doing. I promise you, promise you!!! they didn't have that planned before the fandom happend. They saw us and were like "You can have this. As a treat :3". Personally I didn't freak out as much as the rest of you all, but I'm glad you guys had fun. It was a gift to us after all, so I guess it's fine if we enjoyed it. Jokes aside though, let's get back to what movie 2 did, even though they may or may not have realised it at the time. As in: They made Stobotnik canon. What do you mean by canon, Smartie?????, you might ask. And I'll answer, cause it's simple: I mean canon, as in canon. Yes, that's right. Stobotnik has been canon for a while... or... at least 50% of it. Let's get back to the Latte, shall we? Back then I thought they were making fun of us. Queerbaiting at it's finest. And then the movie happend and Stone confessed his love right then and there for the world to see, basically drawing fanart into Robotnik's caffe for who knows how long and Robotnik? That stupid -3000 IQ genius knew. He fucking knew!! Has always known and was either unwilling to read between the lines or mistook the affection for simple loyalty. Not-Spoiler: It's the later by the way, because we have that deleted scene. That beautiful deleted scene. But let's get back to the art for a second. Because I was basically dying in my seat. And I didn't think people were talking about it enough, cause it was the proof, not that stupid maid outfit that was simply put in as a joke that audiences were supposed to laugh at. But this. This! The whole scene were Stone was lovesick and heartbroken, drawing art of his lost non-lover, the way the life returned to his eyes the second said man returned, on top of literally all of him for the rest of the movie prooved one thing to me: Agent Stone was in love with Dr. Robotnik. It's clear he's never said so out loud, and for a good reason, but he didn't have to. It was so obvious anyone with an IQ lower than 299 could have seen. Just a shame that that one 300 IQ guy couldn't. So now, deleted scene time. Woopwoop. :P Recall how they had planned to make Stone even more in love and heart-eyed - JESUS CHRIST MY GUY - but went for an alternative scene instead? In case you aren't familiar with the scene, it's basically Stone telling Robotnik how he's followed his guide-lines, making the Stone Comic Canon, how he's made sure noone touched his babies, how he's known he'd return, how he's waited for him all this time cause he knew KNEW he'd come back and for a second there Robotnik doesn't know what to say. He looks that man in the eyes and for a split second he wonders, questions, and then... then he's scared. Scared of what that could mean. Scared that he could actually mean something to someone and he panics and decides to use violence to laugh it off, to refelect, to pretend that in that moment, he didn't actually feel something. That Stone didn't make him feel ... vulnerable. Because at that point, he cares too. He's not ready to admit it, at least not without having to joke about it. But he does. He does!! And the thought of it being mutual scares him. Probably more than anything ever has. Because if he allows this, this feeling to settle and bloom, he's got to admit that this, whatever it is, has the power to destroy and hurt him. And he can't do that. Maybe not again. Maybe not ever. Not now. Not now that he's what... 40? and has found peace with the fact that he'll die alone.

I know they were leaning into Stobotnik a lot, but they also... kind of didn't, following the natural consequences of the stuff they had set up in the prior movie, allowing Robotnik to go through an actual character arc. It's subtle, and he's still and asshole - always wil be - but that doesn't change the fact that his arc still exists and is actually very well done. Stone doesn't really have that obvious of an arc. Because it's not really much of an arc, we're just learning more about him, fleshing out his character. The only thing we know for certain is, that he adores and loves Robotnik and that he's willing to betray everyone and everything for him. Even if Robotnik never loves him back. He's accepted that, as long as he's alowed a place at his side.

And now, my fellow shippers, movie 3. Or rather, pre-movie 3. And the much discussed question: Are we getting queerbaited? Well, that depends how you define queerbaiting, doesn't it? Is it queerbaiting if it's unrequited love? Cause that's our current standpoint. Stone has found his doctor, nursed him back to health, lived with him, been by his side for months (years) and the only thing that is standing in their way now is: Robotnik's feelings. They have great build-up, put this man on a path, shown us how he's grown and now all that's left is to see, how they'll decide to finish his story. If I look at all that's happend up to this point, from a writing/writer stand-point, I'd say, that it would make sense for Robotnik to admit, that he cares. Cause that has been his arc, his journey. To admit that yes: He doesn't care about humanity, but he does care about Stone. Has for a very long while in fact. Be that platonic, or romantic. Doing literally anything else would not make sense at that point and would actually be an insult to their own work. And their writing has been pretty solid, so I'm confident we will get something. Especially since... I HAVE seen the leaks. Now, storyboards are just that. Something from early development, something that could change. Which is why I'd normally ignore them.... iiiiiiiif it weren't for that one line from the trailer. That one. fucking. line. That made me realise: Holy shit, those mad lads are doing it. They are finishing Robotnik's arc. That's when I understood why Team 1 was loosing their marbels. Because,

SPOILER!!!!! he is going to admi it. He is going to admit it to himself, and he's gonna do something so wild and crazy it scares me more than you understand. The only question is. Will he surive to tell the tale? And if he does, will he be brave enough to share that admission with Stone?

END OF SPOILER

I don't have links to the storyboard. In retrospect, I should have saved them. But what's done is done. Not that I cod delete the knowledge of what I've seen even if I tried. People seem hesitant to tell people all they have seen, cause those of us who have, and know the Sonic 2 story seem to have a good understanding of what and when that spoiler is taking place. And especially what outcome it seems to be leading into. But, if anyone asks, I am willing to share what it was I saw. If you really wanna know. If you are truly sure.

That being said. How do I feel about Stobotnik? I don't think we're getting a kiss. But I think (and hope) we're gonna get a moment. A moment of Robotnik being open, of him sharing that Stone means somethig to him. They even have the potential to include a joke here, of Stone perhaps attempting to hug Robotnik, for him to allow it for 3 seconds or so, only for him to punch Stone and say something along the lines of: "Okay, that's enough." You know, something close to the High Five moment, just THIS TIME they actually do the high five (or hug). You can have the feels and the joke. It's still Robotnik after all. It's what I'm hoping for, actually, cause I don't think Robotnik is ready for THAT admission quite yet. A hug though? That I could see.

I know we still have to fight against being exploited and played with, but that being said, I don't think love confessions have to always be that huge thing, that clashing of tongues and body parts. They can also be soft and quite. A moment of vulnerability and trust. Of openness. In fact, if Robotnik were to allow Stone a hug, it would be even more impactful than a kiss could ever be. He's hugging Gerald in the trailer, so they have shown me that they are not afraid to make this man hug.

It gives me hope. And it - and the leaks - are the reason why I'm Team 1. I think we could actually get canon Stobotnik you all. And I'm so hyped you don't understand. Let's see what Stobotnik marketing they are going to feed us over the next few months. I, for one, am looking forward to it. ^-^

Live long and prosper 🥚🖤🪨

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YT Reccomandation actually accurate? - More likely than you think

YT: You've been watching a lot of Ace Attorney Let's Plays recently

Me: ... yeah?

YT: Cool. Cool.

YT:

YT: ~ reccomands me a german ace attorney video ~

YT: You're welcome by the way :)

Dude in the video: Is it just me ... or are these two kinda married?

Me:

YT:

Me:

YT: :)

Me, while subsribing to the dude: okay. fine. You win this round

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I'm gonna try my hardest to write a fanfic for at least one of the days. Very happy about Investigation & Alternative Ending

Very excited for this!!!!

The people have voted, and the final list of prompts is in!

Our prompts for Blackbright Week 2023 will be:

July 17: Investigation

July 18: Domestic

July 19: Haunted

July 20: Free Day

July 21: Darkness/Light

July 22: Alternate Ending

July 23: Summer

Our FAQ is up here, and thank you to @babeclownart for the graphic, @gigimirasol for the drawing, @aafancalendar for their support, and all of YOU for voting and submitting prompts! We'll see you in July!

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<3

it was my birthday 2 days ago! hbd to me 🧳

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This makes so much sense :O

(IF this happens to be true I'll just love the dude even more)

Ok, so I saw the prologue of Project: Eden’s Garden and it is AMAZING! If you’re a fan of danganronpa, this is a fan game inspired by it that I HIGHLY recommend! Anyway, I’m already in love with Wolfgang, but I have a theory about his backstory. Spoilers for the prologue under the cut!

Ok, so we all know he got very emotional during the debate, but to me, it felt very… project-y? Like he was projecting his own experience on to the trial. So what I’m saying is, this guy has seen a murder which has lead to him being a lawyer.

But I’m taking this further, I’m saying his DAD murdered his MOM. Call this a hunch out of left field, but during the trial, he specifically talks about how murdering a woman was the worst thing a man could do (or something like that but while projecting he assumed the culprit was a male despite us knowing nothing about the killer). So the murder he was involved in was a male killing a woman.

Taking in the idea that he was involved in a murder that would possibly lead him to becoming a lawyer and also make him super emotional during a murder trial, it becomes more understandable why I would conclude that his dad murder his mom and probably making some excuse to justify it to his son/the court (which is why Wolfgang says “there is no excuse, there never was an excuse” or something similar about how murder can never be justified).

Anyway, TLDR, I think Wolfgang acted the way he did because his dad probably murdered his mom. Or maybe I’m looking too much into it and their just divorced or something lol.

-Mod Lily :)

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Headcanons that got confirmed and are now canon thanks to Stone's LinkedIn Profil:

Stone has worked for Dr. Robotnik for at least 5 - 6 years before the first movie came out ( 🖤 )

Stone speaks german

Stone & Robotnik are probably the two smartest people alive

Stone knows sign language

Stone and Robotnik are married

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Me, a sex-repulsed asexual: I want more Asexual! Robotnik fics :c

Some Author: I got you ;)

Me: ~ heart eyes ~ Im gonna go read it!!

The fic in question:

Me: ...... yeah ... look.... I think I'll pass. I appreciate your good work , but this is too sexual for my liking.

ANYWAYS.

Can someone write/reccomand some Ace! Robotnik fics ?

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I needed this in my life .

Then there was this kiss, he said that he couldn't resist...

This mini comic took half my life. I am not fully pleased with it but there it is.

Also big thank you to all the people who liked/reblogged my last comic. That was my most liked Tumblr post! ❤️❤️ Now is sleep time.

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Robotnik: I'm getting married.

Stone, smiling sadly: ... Congratulations, doctor.

Robotnik: Ditto.

Robotnik: ANYWAYS I need you to sign here.

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I was told that the movie would be gäy and yet I was not prepared for how EXTREMLY gäy it would actually be. Wow. What a time to be alive.

Anyways, it's time I wrote more ace!Stobotnik fanfiction.

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Lee Majdoub on developing Agent Stone

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I want this. Exactly like this. Please. I beg of you.

🪨🥚