#I want to write the sexy west wing fic too of course

[capseycartwright]

niche fic related desire but one day i swear i WILL write the au for 911 where they all work in public policy. not the sexy west wing style fic. oh no. i want to write the fic where they all work for the city of los angeles and deal with the day to day of doing public policy. that would bring me a great deal of joy

[twopoppies]

Hi Gina, hope you have a good day! Do you have any fics with fanart in them? Like tts or got the sunshine on my shoulders or mine would be you? Thank you!!

Oh, this is such a nice ask. I definitely do. I have to forewarn you that a lot of these fics have my artwork, because I used to be one of the few who did it, but hopefully you enjoy that. Please note: Some of the art in these fics is NSFW.

Our Lives, Non-Fiction by @indiaalphawhiskey (E, 114K) this is, quite literally, the best fic I’ve read in years. It’s so well written, clever, funny, emotional, and sexy. Its draw you in immediately and you’ll end up falling in love with these characters before you know it. Don’t miss this one. (Art by @twopoppies)

Yellow by 13ways (E, 85K) Oh mah gawd. I love this fic so much. This was the result of a reverse big bang I made a prompt for and I’m forever grateful that this was the author who chose it! Yes, it’s Batman/Catwoman. No, you don’t ned to know anything about the comics. But wow! Such good pacing, the smut scenes are fire, the concept is so original and keeps you guessing until the very end. (Art by @twopoppies)

Are You Gonna Be My Girl? by LoadedGunn (E, 8K) Oh man….I love this one. Harry in lingerie, role play, feminization, dirty talk. It’s got it all. It’s even a Christmas fic! (Manips by yourssincerelylarry)

Seeing Blind by zedi (E, 47K) I really liked the way this author gave a twist to both Omega Harry and Alpha Louis’ characteristics. It’s a whole lot of smut and miscommunication and, of course, a happy ending. (Art by @wadey-wilson)

You'll Breathe Me In (You Won't Release)  by LoadedGunn (E, 95K) Also known as The Driving Instructor fic. This has some of the best pacing I’ve read in a fic, some really well written BDSM smut, and characters I just really enjoy. I know it’s not for everyone. Read the tags. (art by Rosketch)

The Finish Line (Is A Good Place For Us To Start) by LoadedGunn (E, 122K) F1 racers Louis and Harry. I really need to read this again because it’s been ages. But suffice it to say that this author always delivers with pacing, smut, and an exciting story. This time we’ve got race car drivers, great banter, and great OT5 friendship. (Art by oppositeofhllelujah)

To Honor by Awriterwrites / @a-writerwrites (E, 15K) there’s so much about this fic I love. The battle scenes are full of tension, the smut scenes are super charged and sexy, the story line is unique, the boys are in kilts... the list goes on. Seriously though, this author took this fic to a different level — the writing fits the time period (13th century Scotland), but still feels fresh and alive. Give this one a try — I hope you like it as much as I do. (Art by @twopoppies)

Take Me Home (Country Roads) by Awriterwrites / @a-writerwrites (E, 87K) Probably my favorite of this author’s many fics. Set in rural West Virginia, this hate to love fic is funny, touching, super sexy, painful and features big city doctor Louis vs country boy healer Harry. (art by @twopoppies)

No One Like You by myownspark / @myownsparknow (M, 20K) This author writes so beautifully, I would probably read anything they write. This one is so unique and pulled me in, immediately. Harry and Louis are both artists who find themselves on opposite sides of shifting artistic opinions in this moving historical fic. (art by @tomlinshires)

Howls Like A Beast (You Flower, You Feast)  by @indiaalphawhiskey (E, 17K) This author’s writing is poetic without being too precious, descriptive in a way that paints a gorgeous portrait without piling on unimportant detail, and their smut is sexy af. I love all of their fics, but this is a personal favorite because it combines so many things I love (supernatural elements, Versailles, Larry, and smut…what more could you want? LOL). (Art by @twopoppies)

wings to break your fall by karamelised (E, 103K) Well. This author writes some glorious smut and Harry giving Louis a private dance wearing a pair of angel wings should be reason enough to read this. However, it’s also just fun and well written and has a little hate to love and I’m a fan. (Gorgeous art, but I don’t know the artist)

Sodalite & Aventurine  by @forreveries (E, 81K) Gay pirate adventure that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. Amazing chemistry, great world building, super sexy smut, and beautiful writing. Do yourself a favor and read it! (Art by @tomlinshires)

walk on the ocean by Awriterwrites / @a-writerwrites (E, 26K) I read this famous/not famous fic ages ago and I don’t remember a lot about it, but I do remember it had a super hot sex-in-a-hot-tub scene. LOL! (Art by @twopoppies)

Long Road to Love Leads Back to You by myownspark / @myownsparknow (E, 10K) I probably could list all of this author’s fics here, but this was one of the first of theirs I read and it’s stuck with me for years. They use language so beautifully and have written such an incredibly touching portrayal of long term love and longing. (art by @twopoppies)

Atlas At Last by louisandthealien (M, 83K) I swear I would read this author’s grocery list. I just love everything they write. This one is a 1970s coming of age road trip fic. I really enjoyed the OT5 friendships, excellent dialogue, and Harry and Louis discovering themselves and each other. (Manips by youngandmadeof)

Don't Want Shelter by @kingsofeverything (E, 77K) This author does such a good job of creating these characters and their years-long dislike for each other that when they’re forced to work and live together and confront their behavior, the emotions feel so realistic and you’re just rooting for them to figure it all out. Such a great read (plus, “older” Larry, which is such a rare treat in this fandom). (art by @assisreal)

Through Eerie Chaos by mediawhore / @mediawhorefics (GA, 102K) This one is set both in present day and the 1920s and I absolutely adore this fic. This is such a unique and compelling story, the writing is beautiful, the characters are wonderfully realized, and I ugly cried for realz. Such a good fic. (Art by @neon--diamonds)

Don't Let the Tide Come and Take Me by @kiwikero (M, 29K) One of my favorite mermaid fics, this author just really knows how to craft a great story. This one was so moving, suspenseful, and has some great twists. (Art by Chihuahualou)

I Walk The Line by Awriterwrites / @a-writerwrites (E, 55K - Spy AU) This author is always one of my favorites – her fics are always sexy, fun, fast paced, and she often likes to throw a curve ball in when you least expect it. This one is no different. (Art by @twopoppies)

Just Tell Me the Song and I'll Sing It It by myownspark / @myownsparknow (NR, 40K) This author is really something special. This is one of their longest fics and it’s just slow burn flirting and falling in love. Their relationship is gentle and romantic, plus Harry in a baseball uniform is a wonderful bonus. (Art by @twopoppies)

hot, sticky sweet by Awriterwrites / @a-writerwrites (E, 6K) This one holds a place in my heart because it’s the first fic I drew art for, and it began a beautiful friendship. But ALSO, this fic is fun and crazy sexy and involves Harry in short shorts and roller skates. And car sex, of course! (Art by @twopoppies)

Have Love, Will Travel by @kingsofeverything (E, 97K) This friends (co-workers) to lovers fic was sweet and romantic. The author does a lovely job of showing their closeness and love for each other even before Harry and Louis admit it to each other. (Art by @hereforlou)

the fics you mentioned in your ask:

Tired Tired Sea by mediawhore / @mediawhorefics (M, 113K) Always a favorite author, this one is beautifully descriptive and moody and charming. I was anxiously waiting for this one from the first drabbles I saw on Tumblr. I loved the way Harry’s character unfolded and let Louis in, the way Louis made space for him in his life (and heart), and the way Harry’s character struggled with and eventually found a way to live and be happy with his fame. (Art by @harrehleh)

Mine Would Be You by @crinkle-eyed-boo (E, 115K) Beautifully written, flawed characters and an emotionally engaging and ANGSTY plot. Super hot smut that made me cry like a fool. Banter, OT5 friendship, and the grittiness of New York as a backdrop. Loved this one. (Art by @foullovehideout)

30 Day Smut Challenge has a lot of fics with art. Many of them are NSFW

1D Reverse Bang are all fics inspired by fan art.

[leiascully]

Smut:  You’re Doing It Wrong (Or How To Do It Right)

Long ago in a far away land, I wrote a primer on all I’d learned about writing smut.  I thought I’d reproduce it here for posterity, because it helped some people (not because I think anyone around here has a problem writing the filthiest of fictions).

The first rule of smut writing is don't be afraid. Smut does not have to be difficult or intimidating. There was a time I swore up and down that I'd never be able to write sexy scenes, but it's all in the way you approach it. This primer is designed to give you some things to think about to make your smut writing easier. If you've never written smut before, great! If you're an old hand, you might still find something useful or have something to offer. The sexiest thing is character. Hands down. Why are you writing or reading this story? You wanted to see these two (or three or four, etc.) people (or tentacles, or ghosts, what have you) get it on. Sex being rather mechanical as a matter of course, what distinguishes the act between these two (etc.) people (etc.)? Character. No matter who's doing what to whom, the motions and the emotions and the hydraulics are going to be similar. It's the interpretation through these characters that got you to read or write this particular story. The reason an act is sexy is because of the people who are participating in it. Smut is not about what turns you on, necessarily, so don't get embarrassed about it being too personal. Writing smut isn't about your personal tastes, unless you want to throw them in. It's about what turns on the characters you're exploring. Some thing are fairly universal, when it comes to sexiness, but you have to give it the flavor of the actual actors in the scene. I'm fortunate enough to have what I call the porn trance: I kind of space out when I'm writing a story and the sex doesn't distract me. Here are some questions to ask yourself when you start a story: First, who's in it and what are they doing? What point of view are you using? Third-person limited is the most common, because third-person omniscient could get confusing; first and second person usually require a little more work (second person particularly can throw a reader out of a story). Sticking with a perspective will help you. Second, what's the goal of the story? Motivation is key. Is it physical or emotional satisfaction? Stress relief or ephiphanies? Behavior can be altered by situation, intoxication, or other circumstances, but motivation is tied specifically to the character, even a general motivation to get laid. Third, how explicit do you want to get? This is also dependent on your characters, but what matters most is what you're willing to write. Some characters will think about sex in explicit terms. Some won't. There's a happy medium: you don't have to describe every single touch or feeling, because your readers will fill in the rest to a certain extent. You only have to write what you're comfortable with. There's a starting place. Here are some more specific points. I use examples from my own fic not because there aren't many, many other good smut writers, but because I can show you my own process a lot better than I can show you someone else's, porn trance or no porn trance. 01. Pacing and general writing. We could write Hemingway-style smut. It would be possible. It would go a little something like: "He thrust into her. It felt good. He thrust again. Her face was red and that made him excited. He liked fucking." It's valid, certainly, but it doesn't really interest me. The tone of your story is important. There's triumphant sex and awkward sex and drunken sex and shameful sex and nostalgic sex. What are you trying to achieve? Through whom? Save the three-dollar words for the serious fics with the verbose narrators. Your word choice depends on your character and the general atmosphere of the fic. Sentence length will really help draw your readers along. There are people who have coherent thought processes during sex, but part of the point of sex is that it's a relief from all those thoughts. Longer sentences feel more connected and they help streamline the action. A lot of choppy sentences will break up the scene too much and knock your reader out of the story a bit. As in the actual physical choreography, you want everything to be smooth (even when the action in the story is anything but). Given that the goal of a smutty story is fairly clear (right?), there's a logical progression toward the inevitable bliss or lack thereof. Using longer sentences toward the climax of the story will ease that transition, even if you start with short sentences. It'll also make your story more somber than short sentences will. Happy people will flit from though to thought a lot more than melancholy people. Pacing can really give a feel for the character's voice as well. For Lipstick and Stilettos (The West Wing, Amy/Ainsley), which is from the perspective of Ainsley Hayes, I think I used more parentheses than anyone has a right to, but Ainsley's speech is full of parenthetical remarks; it stands to reason her pillow thoughts would be too. Meanwhile, in that fic, Amy hardly says anything, but it gets a point across. Grammar is, of course, always important. Depending on your character, you may use correct grammar or you may choose not to, but this should be conscious and in keeping with the character's voice. Semicolons, in addition to being inherently sexy, are very useful for linking shorter sentences without breaking up the rhythm of the narrative. Learn them. Love them. Using them correctly isn't tricky: semicolons can connect two complete sentences or several clauses in a list, but they shouldn't link fragments of sentences. One thing I tend to do is pick one metaphor and stick to it. It helps give the story coherence while still letting you get figurative. For stuff in the BSG-verse, I talk about flying, which can incorporate takeoff and gravity and speed and grace and power and violence, depending on what you need. My House stories involve a lot of light, for some reason. Again, stick to things the characters know, and keep it reasonable. Mulder's likely to verge into figurative language. Jayne from Firefly is not, regardless of the fact that he gets most poetical about his pecker. A note with same-sex pairings: pronouns can get confusing. Epithets are just as irritating in smut as they are in regular fic. Try using names instead of "the redhead" or "the young-but-not-underage witch" or "the brown-eyed boyishly handsome oncologist". This is where perspective can help you: if your speaker is implied by the point of view, the reader can probably sort out a few extraneous pronouns. 02. Motivation. Everybody wants something. They want to give something or get something or share something, even if it's not with the person they're having sex with. It's the wanting you're trying to capture, and whether they get what they want. As the philosopher Jagger has told us, we can't always get what we want. Change the variables and the whole equation is altered, not just the answer. I wrote a fairly short and non-explicit House fic called Too Soon To See If I'm Happy In Your Hands which was Cuddy/everyone, where she slept with each of the other five main characters in turn, and each section has a slightly different feel. Each of the people she's with wants something different from her; even if she's not sure what exactly she wants from them, the differences are clear, and she knows what she doesn't want. This, of course, is part of character and should be tuned to whatever character you're writing. A lot of times people aren't quite sure what they want, but you should have some idea of how to get them to some point of equilibrium, or a point of desperation if that's what it takes. There has to be mental or emotional action along with the physical action. Even if your character has a lot of non-commital sex, there has to be something that sets off that desire, and some way in which it is resolved or sharpened. Why? This is the most crucial question of your story, and the one that can be most useful to you. Having sex for the sake of having sex is a legitimate motivation and frees you up a bit, but that's not true of every character. Asking yourself why these people are where they are lets you dig into the characters even more, and helps bring out the things that are true about the character, whether you knew them or not, even if it's just "Wow, this person loves to get it on." Once you know why, you can add in all the things that make the fic rich. You may have to figure this out by writing until you come to a conclusion, or you may know to start with. Either way, the why's the thing. 03. Details details details. Rule number one in not being afraid of writing sex: smut does not have to be explicit. Smut does not have to be chock full of anatomical detail (unless, perhaps, you're trying to put together a couple of doctors, who might know those words and think of them that way). It can be vague and breathy, all the focus above the belt. It all depends on what you're comfortable with, and what your characters are comfortable with. If what matters to your characters is the emotions and not the physical sensations, then you hardly have to describe the physical. One of the most explicit pieces I've written was Stretch Me Out On A Blanket Of Sky (Battlestar Galactica, Starbuck/Racetrack): nobody is going to believe that Starbuck and Racetrack are deeply emotionally involved when they're both known on the show for sleeping around and they don't spend that much leisure time together, so it requires a lot of specific, explicit physical detail. Meanwhile, in Red, Yellow, Blue, saying that House and Cuddy have sex is enough: the rest is incredibly vague, except for a few specific (not explicit) touches, like his hand on her hip. I think of it in film terms most of the time. Some scenes are soft-focus, some are oversaturated, and some are close-ups. You have to know your characters. What words would they say or not say? Even if they're not speaking during the fic, the way they phrase things in their thoughts is important. A good test is which words they'd use for genitalia and other interesting bits. Cock? Dick? Prick? Schlong? Cunt? Pussy? Vagina? Tits? Balls? Boobs? Testes? Do they use one for their own and another for someone else's, if it's a same-sex pairing? Some of this is cultural: Brits and Aussies seem more likely to use "prick" than Americans, but mostly it's personal to the character. Which brings me to the most important rule that isn't "don't be afraid", which is: submerge yourself in your character. Use their words. Notice the things they'd notice. The key to writing smut is not writing what you find hot, or what your audience will. It's got to be true to the character. Jim and Pam from The Office are not nearly as likely to get into a truly kinky situation as, say, Mulder and Scully from The X-Files with their much darker pasts, or House, who hires prostitutes. If House sleeps with Cuddy, he's likely to notice her breasts, since that's what he so often comments on; if he's sleeping with Wilson, he's probably more likely to mention something about Wilson's tie, or how he looks tired, or talk about Wilson's weight. Even in a Porn-Without-Plot, using a word your character would use can tie the story into the canon characters a lot better, which deepens whatever's going on, no matter how shallow the action. Pay attention to the way things change the more naked (or at least more physical) your characters get. Ordinary everyday things become significant when you're taking your clothes off. Secret freckles. Scars. The way underwear feels. The smell of deodorant or sweat. The space between the people: Wilson, getting close to House, starts to think in metric instead of Imperial measurements (Proximity) and that changes the way he perceives things, and shows his frame of mind. Cuddy pays a lot more attention to her fancy underwear when House is around (It's Kink But You Don't Ever Tell Her). Wearing dogtags constantly desensitizes Kara to them, until she and Kendra are both naked except for those tags, at which point, they become extremely noticeable (put your finger on my trigger). Physical mannerisms and limitations are important, too. With House, you always have to work around his leg. Bosomy women are going to jiggle if you make them do bouncy things. The defense mechanisms that people have, they're going to employ just the same when they're naked. Scully will still cross her arms and raise her eyebrows. Han Solo will probably still strut around in the all-together. They look different and they may move differently, naked, because nudity makes you vulnerable, physically and mentally. Who among us is entirely comfortable without clothes? I thought not. Your characters probably aren't either, unless you're in the porn star fandom, in which case, I suppose none of this really matters. Everyone has an insecurity or a way of protecting their vulnerabilities. It's good to capture these mannerisms. It makes people remember why they're reading yoru story, which is because it features the people they wanted to see together instead of faceless mannequins. Sex is a great equalizer. You have to put the differences in. 04. Situation. The situation itself is important mostly because of the limitations. You can put people wherever you want, theoretically; the limitations of where people can and will have sex are dependent mostly on the physical limits of whatever 'verse you're playing in. There are smutty AUs that are fantastic. There are supply closets and boudoirs and picnic tables. You can get your characters drunk, you can get them high, you can have them in emotional states that are out of the ordinary. What you really have to watch for is how the situation affects the motivation: who's likely to walk in? How much does the physical space change what they can do? Is someone going to fall off the couch or through the unlocked door? Is the bed comfortable or hard? Do you really want to have that kind of sex on that surface? No, I rather thought not. Is the sex time-sensitive? How strong is the gravity? How much does what else is in the space matter? Choreography matters. Readers notice when improbable things happen, like two people of disparate heights having sex standing up. Your audience may be able to suspend their disbelief for a time, but check your choreography anyway. This will keep you from giving your characters more hands or limbs than they actually possess. I have, in the past, been known to do stupid things like move my arms around in the air, or play footsie with a table leg, all in the name of research. A lot of times it's better to keep things slightly vague: your readers can compensate for a hand that's mysteriously somewhere else for five minutes. Try not to have anyone bend in impossible ways, and try to make sure the relevant bits of clothing are accounted for. This is of course part of the "details details details!" creed, but often, the space around the characters is secondary to the space between the characters, so I'm giving it a separate and less important section. Just make sure your characters aren't having sex on a plank or something, or in a vacuum. 05. Different kinds of sex. Physical, mental, and emotional issues play heavily into what kind of sex your characters are having. How does the action match up with the tone? How does the character's well-being affect what they do in bed? Older people, for instance, probably can't have rough sex up against the wall. Suit the mood and the position to the people who are in the story. There's no reason that energetic sex can't be sweet or slow sex can't be angry or emotionless. However, in general, tender sex means tender emotions. There are plenty of places to touch someone aside from the obvious erogenous zones; a little variety makes your smut so much more poignant and emotional. But the physical should match up with the emotional to some extent, or the difference should be made clear. As a general rule, it's much easier to have rough sex with someone you care about than tender sex with someone you wouldn't know if you saw them the next day. Again, this comes down to character, character, character. Maybe your character's a sex addict. Who knows? There are writers who write very realistic sex. cryptictac comes to mind as the gold standard in the House fandom. Let's get real: sex is weird. There are funny smells and funny sounds and strange situations. Some things don't feel as good as other things. There are nice touches and awkward touches and that varies from person to person and time to time. However, most smut stories gloss over things like condoms, dental dams, unfortunate or uncomfortable positions, and lube, and that's fine too. It depends on your characters' mindsets and the tone of the story. Is your character mostly comfortable with his or her body? Is the heat of the moment enough to draw your character out of their body enough to focus on the sexy parts instead of the inherent humor of the naked human body? Does your character take solace in that humor, or do they get all artistic and poetic about nudity? Each person is different, and it may depend on their partner. Vary your positions, if it goes with what your characters might do. What are they willing or not willing to try? Some people are pretty much always going to stick to missionary. Some need other options. Some people are going to experiment. Some people have a lot of experience. Some don't. Who are you writing? How do they feel? Position may affect the emotional impact; some are more intimate than others, depending on how much eye contact there is and how rough it is. Do your research. Babeland.com is a great reference tool when you need to look up lubes, toys, or other sex-related paraphenalia. SexInfo101.com is useful when you want to know the names of sex positions you didn't even know existed. There are tips for all kinds of things on the internet. If you're not sure about something, look it up. Presumably, if your character is doing it, they know what it is and what it feels like, or they will when they're done. Somebody has to know what's going on (or maybe they don't, but then you have to capture that uncertainty). I've written a number of stories about things I've never done (for instance, I'm not a gay man) and the thing that got me through it was research. It's great to stretch yourself and write about things you've never experienced, and it can really help you get a handle on a character, but you have to read up first. Read sex tips. Read other people's stories. Read read read. I hope you feel more comfortable now. Remember, even a small detail that's true to your characters can make a situation more poignant, no matter how many clothes they've still got on, or how soft-focus the sex is. Go forth! Write smut! Post it for Smut Tuesdays (bringing back the old challenge)! Expand your horizons. Remember: the more you write, the easier it gets.

Acknowledgements:  Penumbra helped me title this.  Zulu and @dilkirani read it over for me.

[justanotherwannabeclassic]

I’m sick at home with the flu, which is utterly terrible and quite boring. As such, I’ve been reading a ton of fic, and was inspired today to make a collection of some of my favorite fics, in the case that others might be sick at home need some reading. So here it goes, a list of fics to read while you are sick and need something to do:

burning in the fire of a thousand smiles by @qqueenofhades (Modern AU) - God, this fic is utterly delightful. It’s more or less a modern take on Deckhand Hook meeting Princess Emma, if by Deckhand you mean “Hot Librarian” Killian. The writing style is utterly gorgeous, and the characterizations are amazing. Love Love Love.

Twenty-First Century Man by @phiralovesloki (Canon Compliant) - This is such a  wonderful collection of fics centered on Killian discovering many modern inventions of the course of Seasons 2-4. Phira does a phenomenal job of capturing Killian’s voice, and I love the balance between humor and angst. There is some smut in the later parts, but if it isn’t your thing, you can skip and read other chapters. (But the smutty chapters are good, jsyk!)

Lethologica by @lifeinahole27 (Modern AU) - This fic is so wonderful and emotional that it made me cry on the train. It has Chef Killian and Soldier Emma, and beautiful descriptions of food that make me hungry and want to scour my recipe books. Also, there’s sexy sex. 

From Under the Ground by @caprelloidea (Post-Apoc AU) - Words cannot describe how much I love this fic. Seriously, while reading this I made incoherent, inhuman noises. The way she captures Emma’s voice is spot on, and her world-building is amazing. And how it all comes together. Seriously, it is so hard not to keyboard mash right now this is how strongly I feel okay?!

Waiting by @this-too-too-sullied-flesh (Canon Compliant) - Smutty is the dirty talk kind of way, but Kristen proves you don’t actually have to go through with the deed for a fic to be hot. Or maybe I just really love UST, and this is UST turned up to eleven. 

Transatlanticism by @weezlywrites (Modern AU) - Oh this one hit me in so many different ways. Super relatable to anyone who has experienced a LDR, especially one overseas, and still heartwrenching to those who have not. Also, the theatre nerd in me appreciates a character’s profession. Also also, the writing style is so lovely. 

Hail to the Chief by @allrightfine (Modern AU) - This is a political one-shot that hits on my love of politics and The West Wing. It brought me back to my campaign days, made me sort of miss them in a way, which is a feat, itself. Also, Emma and Killian in this remind me of Josh and Donna, my all time favorite OTP. 

I’m like a puzzle (but all of my pieces are jagged) by @somanyfandomssolittletime (Modern AU) - Hear me out. I don’t really like hockey at all, but I love this fic. It’s just so good, and the way she works the characters in is amazing. I love all of the personalities and relationships. It’s all so very good.