#OTP: I'll come running; I promise

[goldfades]

⋆˚✿˖° 𐙚 ₊ ⊹ ♡ ᥫ᭡ TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS!

STARTING DECEMBER 13, 2024 TIL DECEMBER 25TH !!

⎯ hello, everyone! welcome to my celly! in celebration of christmas, i'll be doing a 12 days of christmas blurb fest featuring some of my favorite fandoms! each day will bring a festive theme, cozy vibes, and a touch of romance.

⎯ i will also be doing an ask segment, where you'll be able to send me an emoji, an idea (from my list, or your own) + a prompt!

AND the holidays approach, it’s important to remember those who are facing hardships, such as the people of palestine. in times of crisis, solidarity matters more than ever. you can support palestinian communities by donating to reputable organizations providing aid, such as food, medical supplies, and shelter.

amplifying their voices on social media, supporting palestinian-owned businesses, and educating others about the situation can make a big impact. every action, big or small, helps create a ripple effect of hope. let’s spread compassion and stand together for justice, especially during this season of giving!

here are some links that can help, thank you for reading and helping palestine!!

help palestine with a click | heal palestine | unrwa | resources for palestine

⋆˚✿˖° 𐙚 𝐀𝐒𝐊 𝐒𝐄𝐆𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 ; send me a 🎀 for a blurb !!

prompt lists you can choose from! happy little holiday scenarios for your otp , a collection of various settings for drabbles or prompts, or both! , christmas prompts

⋆˚✿˖° 𐙚 𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐑𝐁 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓 ; 12 blurbs for the 12 days of christmas!

12/13/24 ➜ DAY ONE ft. matt rempe | SLIPPING INTO YOU Matt drags you to the local ice rink. Matt is a natural skater, while you can barely stand without falling. Cue laughter, clumsy hand-holding, and lingering touches as they help each other stay upright (though, that doesn't do much)

12/14/24 ➜ DAY TWO ft. rafe cameron | UNDER THE MISTLETOE At a posh Tannyhill Christmas party, you get caught under the mistletoe with none other than Rafe Cameron. Friends egg you on, but what starts as a joking kiss turns into something much deeper.

12/15/24 ➜ DAY THREE ft. jack hughes | CLASSIC ONE-BED TROPE A planned weekend getaway turns into an extended stay when a blizzard traps you and their your long-time crush, Jack in a cozy cabin. With only one bed and a fireplace for warmth, your unspoken feelings finally come to light.

12/16/24 ➜ DAY FOUR ft. quinn hughes | TANGLED UP IN YOU You and Quinn team up for a late-night gift-wrapping session. Between ripped paper, forgotten tape, and silly arguments about the “right” way to wrap, your laughter turns into a moment of quiet intimacy.

12/17/24 ➜ DAY FIVE ft. paige bueckers | HOME FOR CHRISTMAS You join Paige in Minnesota for her family’s Christmas celebration. From sledding on frozen lakes to drinking her favorite hot cocoa, you see the side of Paige that only comes out at home, and it feels like she’s letting you into her world

12/18/24 ➜ DAY SIX ft. jude bellingham | SANTA'S FAVORITE FORWARD After his last game before the holiday break, Jude finds you in the stands wearing his jersey and a Santa hat. He runs to you and lifts you into a hug, promising he’s all yours for Christmas. Insisting on cooking Christmas dinner for you (despite his lack of experience), the kitchen turns into chaos, but his determination to impress you makes it the best meal you’ve ever had.

12/19/24 ➜ DAY SEVEN ft. luke hughes | CHRISTMAS TREE FARM You and Luke visit a Christmas tree farm to pick out the perfect tree. Between wandering through rows of evergreens and Luke lifting you to reach the top branch, your chemistry becomes undeniable.

12/20/24 ➜ DAY EIGHT ft. jack hughes | SWEET LIKE YOU You and your boyfriend, Jack have a cookie-decorating contest against his friends and their partners. The guys get way too competitive, but your boyfriend insists your messy cookies are “art.”

12/21/24 ➜ DAY NINE ft. joe burrow | WHERE THE HEART IS The reader invites Joe to their hometown for Christmas. Amid festive parades, ice skating, and meeting the family, sparks fly, and the love interest realizes what “home” truly means.

12/22/24 ➜ DAY TEN ft. nico hischier | HOME ICE ADVANTAGE During a Christmas trip to Nico's hometown, his family challenges you to a backyard hockey game. He’s torn between showing off his skills and helping you win against his competitive siblings.

12/23/24 ➜ DAY ELEVEN ft. auston matthews | UNDER THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Auston hides an engagement ring in an ornament, and while you’re decorating the tree, he gets down on one knee.

12/24/24 ➜ DAY TWELVE ft. paige bueckers | BEST SECRET OF ALL Paige loves outdoing everyone, and when it’s time for the team’s Secret Santa exchange, her overly thoughtful gift for you makes it clear she’s paying extra attention. You scramble to figure out how to match her energy.

★ merry christmas to my babies!!! i hope everyone enjoys, and cheers to a new year, and many more together 🫶🏼

© goldfades 2023

all materials posted are MINE!!!, i do not give permission for my writing to be posted on ANY other website without my consent. i will report your ass.

[bunnyswritings]

Protective prompts where Person A is protective of person B ahhh plssss <33

Of course!! I hope you like these, let me know what you think!!

Some otp prompts where one is protective over the other

Scenarios

A tugging on B's hand and switching places when walking down the sidewalk because they don't want B walking next to the busy traffic.

A standing guard outside B's office as they take a short nap during lunch break so as to make sure nobody interrupts B's much needed rest.

A not letting B do any household chores after they find out that they're expecting. In fact, A doesn't let B lift a finger around the house nor at work, revealing A's lesser known domesticated side.

A giving B a lift home after their date, and insisting on walking B right to their doorstep before leaving.

^ with A tightly hugging B goodbye, not wanting to let go until B reminds them that they have an early morning at work the next day.

A reminding the waiter a second (or third) time of B's food allergies at a group gathering, and A getting teased by their friends for being over-protective and smitten with B.

A and B are out on a date, only to run into B's toxic ex. A immediately holds B's hand under the table, and whispers a quick 'I'm here, I love you' into their ear just because they know it'll reassure them.

A holding B's hand while sleeping after B had gotten physically hurt just so that they will be woken up if B tries to get out of bed or needs to get something.

Dialogue

"Get behind me, A, right now—" "No, b... but—" "Please, I can't afford to lose you,"

"I'll be right here whether you need me or not, I'm not going anywhere without you again,"

"What do you mean by why I got into a fight with them?" "I can take care of myself, you know—" "Yes, and so what? That doesn't change the fact that I promised myself I'd protect you no matter what,"

"What did you just say?" "B, please, not now..." "No, I'm not letting anyone walk over you like that. A is the most beautiful, intelligent and kind person I've met in my entire life, and I definitely am not the only one who thinks that way,"

"You have me now, A. I'm sorry that I wasn't before... but I'm here now. You have me now, and forever,"

"Why did you do that, A? Now you're hurt because of me," "There's no why," A sighs, wincing as B cleans their wound, "when it comes to you, there's no why, A. I'd do it again in a heartbeat,"

"Promise me you'll call?" "Of course," "Even three seconds is enough... I'll just need to know that you're okay—" "And I will be okay, because I know you'll be rooting for me no matter what,"

[lilaroxa]

RF1: Year 1 - Spring 19

Raguna really chose the worst day to take back Carmite Cave. After the Spring Festival, Spring 19 is a holiday which means that pretty much the whole town locks its doors and his chances to talk with everyone become much slimmer, including Mayor Godwin, who is in charge of distributing cave passes.

Contrary to his story progress "defeat", he gained his first friend: Melody! Though, this comes as no surprise since she's the easiest villager to find.

Regardless, I wanted to give row 19 to Raguna's first friend. As the blanket progresses, I'm sure you'll hear more about my thoughts about Raguna and Melody, I adore their friendship!

** MELODY ROMANCE TALK BELOW (NO MAJOR SPOILERS)**

But, did you know that visiting Melody in her room increases her LP? I think this beautifully represents Melody's character. She loves people who support her business, but she also is looking for a deep connection with her partner.

In fact, she's the only girl in RF1 that follows the Harvest Moon "love events" pattern. If you visit her room when she has 4LP, 6LP, and 8LP, she has something special to share with Raguna!

But again, we'll visit these moments in more detail when the blanket gets to those scenes.

** MELODY ROMANCE TALK OVER **

I realized I never clarified this about my RF1 run, but during my streams, I was on the search for my RF1 Raguna OTP. So I saw EVERYONE'S events. Eventually, I'll have more things to say about the other ships, I promise!

Once again, row 19 goes to Melody and the beginning of her and Raguna's friendship!

LILA'S RUNE FACTORY TEMPERATURE BLANKET

LOOK EVERYONE! I BROUGHT MELODY TO THE OCEAN!!!

It was such a wonderful coincidence that the one row I planned on crocheting during my trip to Salvador, Brazil happened to be Melody's.

She really is destined to be connected to the ocean!

[cococassey]

Webtoon: After School Lessons for Unripe Apples (ch 1 to 126)

Author/Artist: Soonkki

Spoiler free:

Why do I do this to myself? To try chasing my Lovely Runner blues away, now I'm hooked to korean webtoon ASLFUA 😭! Which is exponentially worse because 1. it's still ongoing, 2. not 100% assured the OTP will end up together (Soonki pls pinky promise me). Well, at least it has free official eng translations (big plus)!

Got curious because I saw the fanart. It's not an art style I usually go for, but the author is Soonkki. Cheese in the trap was a kdrama I was intrigued of from the start (Jung!), but didn't get to finish because of the negative reviews, but I'll check out the webtoon soon which is finished yay!

Lovely Runner made me miss coming of age, youth romance stories, so this one really fits the bill. Cheol is a very tall big built male lead, while Mi-ae is a small pea, which reminded me a lot of the Sun Jae-Sol dynamic. But that's where most of the similarities end. This is about Mi-ae's school life adventures, trying her hardest to be friends with the new scary deskmate (who of course is a softie inside), trying his darnest to be inconspicuous at school, and failing miserably at ignoring her lol.

A very very slow burn, slice of life kind of feel at the start, a lot of studying involved, but once it gets going, I finished 3 years worth of content in a daze in 2 days! I'm kind of weak for the energizer bunny girl chasing after the grumpy broody guy trope, so this is right up my alley.

Mi-ae is just a ball of positivity. She can be sad of stuff, but not for long. Cheol who only wants to be on the down low, and wants nothing to do with such a quirky chaotic girl, but of course he can't help himself. He's just so protective of those he perceived to be picked upon. Seeing closed up Cheol gradually opening up because of Mi-ae's exuberance is a joy to watch.

Following Cheol and Mi-ae growing up together, traversing school, friendship, and sorting out their inexplicable confusing feelings (squeeee). The whole series is such a happy pill! Can't wait to see more after school group hijinks, and the growth of all the characters and their relationships.

Note: there is some triggering content like school corporal punishment, bullying, but nothing too detailed on page.

Spoilers:

My fave story arcs so far:

- Relentless Mi-ae asking frenemy Honggyu for soccer lessons because of Cheol, and clueless protective Cheol getting frustrated where Mi-ae keeps running off with scrapes all over. This is the arc where Cheol finally got worn down and accepted her millionth time offer of friendship lol.

- Jinseop's hilarious haircut scene! Enough said.

- Jinseop, who you'll first think as the love triangle or bully, suddenly becomes Cheol's and Mi-ae's love cupid to propel these two clueless lovebirds along.

- Cheol going absolutely bonkers about that accidental kiss. Priceless.

- Honggyu and Mi-ae's whole chaotic birthday arc where the gang helped Honggyu escape bullies. Starts with Cheol's jealousy antics, showing up suddenly on Jinseop and Mi-ae's impromptu date, and ended the adventurous day with crumbs of Cheol-Mae sweetness.

Can't wait for more...the mystery of Jisu (the real love triangle?), and Cheol's past/scar! Oh no it doesn't really bode well for me to get invested as CITT completed in 7 yrs. No thanks Soonkki, for the torture of ending the eng webtoon so far in a kiss-hanger. It's like a treat and torture at the same time.

[princesssarisa]

Character ask: Dorothy Gale (The Wizard of Oz)

I answered this ask a while back, but I felt like sharing it again.

Favorite thing about them: She's an all-around likable character; a nice, warm-hearted, relatable every-girl, whose "heroine's journey" is engaging and enjoyable to follow.

Least favorite thing about them: Hmmm... there's not much to dislike about her. Maybe that she tries to run away from home without considering at first how much her aunt and uncle will miss her and worry about her. But since she's just (approximately) a 12-year-old girl and desperate to save her dog's life, it can be excused, especially because she feels so guilty about it later.

Three things I have in common with them:

*I have brown hair.

*I'm sensitive and a bit of a dreamer.

*I love dogs.

Three things I don't have in common with them:

*I've never lived with an aunt and uncle.

*I don't live on a farm.

*I could never manage a long journey on foot in high heels (though maybe if they were magic, I could).

Favorite line:

"Someplace where there isn't any trouble. Do you suppose there is such a place, Toto? There must be. It's not a place you can get to by a boat or a train. It's far, far away. Behind the moon, beyond the rain..."

All the lyrics to "Over the Rainbow."

To Miss Gulch when she comes to take Toto away – a good scene to remember whenever critics accuse the screenwriters of robbing Baum's young heroine of her spunk:

"I won't let you take him! You go away, you....! Oooh, I'll bite you myself! You wicked old witch!"

To the fearsome giant head of the Wizard – more good lines to remember any time a critic labels her a weakling:

"You ought to be ashamed of yourself, frightening him like that when he came for you to help!"

"If you were really great and powerful, you'd keep your promises!"

And of course, the iconic line when she first arrives in Munchkinland:

"Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore!"

brOTP: The Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and their real-world equivalents, Hunk, Hickory, and Zeke.

OTP: Safety and happiness.

nOTP: Any of the other characters; they're all too old for her.

Random headcanon: Her parents died in a fire. This explains why fire and smoke are associated both with the Wicked Witch and with the Wizard's initial frightening appearance in her dream.

Unpopular opinion: I don't think she's too much of a damsel in distress or a crybaby. Now, I understand why feminists complain that she's less spunky and no-nonsense than Baum's original Dorothy. But (a) she's older than Baum's Dorothy – it's natural for an adolescent-ish girl to be more emotional than a small child, (b) she's not without her own spunk – she still stands up to people who behave badly or threaten her friends, and even slaps the nose of a lion (not yet knowing that he's a coward) in Toto's defense, (c) Baum's Dorothy cries fairly often too – I don't know where the myth that she hardly ever cries came from, and (d) with all the danger and turmoil she goes through, I think she's entitled to a little terror and a few tears!

Song I associate with them: What else?

Favorite pictures of them:

[draconicfool]

SHIPPING INFO. Answer the following for your muse(s) so people know how shipping works on your blog.

What’s your OTP for your Muse(s)?

uh i will ship anything as long as there's chemistry i don't think i have an 'otp' per say i love all my ships very muchly i would name every single muse i was shipping with honestly? honestly. love all of em they're all big otp. mwah

What are you willing to RP when it comes to shipping?

i mean i'll write anything except like- you're standard don't do this stuff? i've written eros eating sb during sex i've got very few stops but also just ask me and i'll give you a yes or no if i'm up for doing smth

How large does the age gap have to be to make it uncomfortable?

uh i mean as long as it isn't a very obvious child ? eros is technically hundreds of years old so i feel like certain age gaps it just doesn't make sense to go 'well this isn't great'. so as long as it isn't like a minor ??? like that's the only thing that would make it uncomfortable

Are you selective when shipping?

i will ship literally anything as long as there is chemistry that's like my only thing i need to either see in the threads or in plot ideas that it would work before going 'yes i love this'

How far do steamy moments have to go before they’re considered NSFW?

i think that if the intent is nsfw then anything past just making out is considered nsfw, like the second they're touching each other in that more intimate sense. however you can have like moments similar that aren't considered nsfw like if muses are taking a bath/shower together or the way i have eros who just- likes touching people? likes to run his hands over their chests and backs like you can have the and have it not be considered that for me its the intent

Who are other muses you ship your muse with?

uhh so many, gotta mention doc's sampo @/dreamscapesalesstore love that guy, eden's sampo @/badrcputation love that guy, mew's jing yuan @/shallliveoninsong love that guy, jamie's yingxing @/xianzhou-craftsman, bun's welt @/dasniichts love that guy, renni's jiaoqiu @/acr3ss-the-cosmos love that guy, i love all my shipping partners listen i'd bee here forever if i named them all

Does one have to ask to ship with you?

i guess technically? cuz again i will ship anything absolutely if there is chemistry but u gotta let me know u wanna too cuz then we can vibe together

How often do you like to ship?

24/7 guys i love to ship whether it's romantic or platonic i love ships

Are you multiship?

yup ! tho i do have a 3 max exclusivity rule unless requested otherwise

Are you ship obsessed or ship more-or-less?

uh i mean midway? love my ships but i focus just as much on other dynamics and what not

What is your favorite ship in your current fandom?

uhhh i like aventio ! love me some aventio

Finally, how does one ship with you?

come bother me bc i am a weenie and probably already want to ship with you just come talk to me guys i promise i'm just a rat in a little hat ignore that i'm so many

Tagged by: stole it from @memovia hi r o/

Tagging: be a thief do it

[meetmeatthecoda]

Hi! This might be a weird question and you don't have to answer it but I'm thinking about writing Lizzington but I am so nervous about it and don't feel like I can do them justice, so I'm looking for a bit of advice from the accomplished Lizzington writers.

Do you have any advice as to how write Red and Liz?

I mean, when you write them, do you have some... I don't know how to describe it, so it's gonna sound silly, but do you have some selfmade bullet points about what their characters are like? I mean, like vocabulary that feels authentic or mannerisms you picked up from the show or made up but that feels right, that sort of thing.

Sorry I'm so bad at explaining, but I would love to get a bit of behind-the-scenes of Lizzington fic writing.

Omg, hi, anon!! 👋 Not to worry, I don't find this a weird question at all & I'm more than happy to answer you!! 🥰 Firstly, I LOVE that you're considering writing Lizzington fic!! Although the show is over & our OTP never became canon, I know for a fact that there are still loyal shippers out there who will gladly read & comment on new Red & Liz fic!! And I know it probably doesn't help much to say it but... you don't need to be nervous, I promise, you will absolutely "do them justice"!! Fanfic is so individualized & subjective that I would go so far as to say there isn't a "wrong" way to do it... But of course I'm happy to share whatever experience I have & I must say that I'm flattered you consider me an "accomplished Lizzington writer", that's high praise, indeed 🥹

As far as advice goes, I think I should start by reiterating what I mentioned above: there's no "wrong" way to write fic. In fact, that's the beauty of it, imo. Every writer holds a unique blend of the characters/actors we see on screen & their own personal interpretation/headcanons for them. That's what makes everyone's fanworks so wonderfully different!! Of course, that also means that there will always be readers whose interpretation of the characters/ship don't align with yours, & they'll consider your interpretation "out of character"... but that's a simple difference of opinion that can be true of anything, tbh, & a good fandom member will understand this & simply click away without a negative interaction. And if they don't have enough respect to do that, then that's on THEM, & NOT your problem!! It's much more worth your time & energy to focus on the people who are open to or actively align with your interpretation of the ship/characters - they're your target audience who want to read what you have to write & share!! 😊 That all being said, what you ask is not silly at all, I think there definitely are specific vocabulary/mannerisms that are identifiable to every character & they can totally be different for everyone!! I can totally share with you some of mine, as long as you keep in mind that these are by no means Lizzington Laws™️ & you should feel free to accept or reject them, as well as come up with your own!! And you're not bad at explaining at all, my friend, & I just hope I'm answering your questions adequately, plus I'm always happy to share some behind-the-scenes of Lizzington fic writing (love that phrase btw LOL)!! I'll break down some of my go-to Red & Liz traits below the cut via bullet points for ease of reading 😁

Red:

working his mouth/jaw when thinking

rolling/biting his tongue when lost for words

tilting his head from side to side in deliberation

dramatic changes in pitch/voice inflection to express emotion

eye/mouth twitching when anxious

eyes flashing/jerky movements/abrupt violence when angry

fidgeting with hands/hat when upset

pacing when nervous

unusual/extensive vocabulary

unnecessary/entertaining stories/trains of thought

Liz (tougher imo bc of her inconsistent on-screen characterization):

rolling her eyes when impatient

scoffing when exasperated

chewing/biting her lips when emotional

running a hand through her hair (long or short) when agitated

rubbing her scar/wrist when triggered

bobbing her leg/tapping her foot when nervous

sarcasm/bitterness/dry sense of humor

lack of patience (sometimes abrupt) when stressed

emotional outbursts in response to sensitive topics (this is pretty broad & depends on context & personal preference, of course, as one of the biggest inconsistencies in the show)

That's all I can think of off the top of my head, anon, but I hope those things are somewhat helpful!! I would also always recommend simply watching the show & reading other's fics to get a better sense of how the characters typically speak & how they express themselves in different states via mannerisms, etc. And it never hurts to speculate/project/try some of your own headcanons... after all, characters are just like people: changeable & adaptable 😊 At any rate, I hope this is something like what you were looking for, anon, please feel free to drop another ask if you'd like to talk more... My inbox is empty of anything these days, but particularly Lizzington... So, thank you again for sending me this, it was super fun to answer!! I wish you the best of luck with your fic writing & I can't wait to read & comment like crazy if/when you post something, bc I'm sure it will be amazing - make it your own & have fun with it!! In the meantime, take care & much love to you, my friend!! ❤️

[quinloki]

Rules for Asks/Requests

Ask me anything! Aren't sure what to ask, check out my About Me post! Honestly though, as long as you aren't being purposefully cruel or a troglodyte, I'm up for any kind of chatter.

Tell me about your OTP/OC/Self-Ship and I'll tell you about mine. Aren't sure what to ask? Here's some suggestions.

-:- Captain Q's Emoji Grand Fleet! -:-

As long as an emoji isn't already taken, you can use it to sign your anonymous asks. Helps me keep track of repeat anons <3 Please don't use anyone else's sign off!

Check the list AT THE END OF THIS POST to see if an emoji is taken or not. Pairs of emojis can be used, you don't have to limit yourself to just one.

As for Requests - currently CLOSED, but!

With requests always be sure to check my pinned post. As a general rule I run events with specific parameters. If you're unsure of the parameters you can always ask or DM, I will clarify anything without aggravation or anger, I promise. ❤️

You do not have to pretend to love my work if you're coming into an event new! But please do humor me with a please or thank you somewhere in your request, it makes me feel warm.

Currently I only write for One Piece I generally only write x Reader or Reader Inserts, but I can write OCs or Canon x Canon. I can write sfw but I generally don't.

I'll write for any One Piece character, but I have historically been not good at a few from a romantic standpoint: Luffy | Franky | Akainu | (Most Marines save Smoker, honestly)

I won't turn down requests with these characters, but know it might not be up to my usual standard.

Tips for asking for a reader-type!

Cis!Fem - afab, uses she/her - doesn't have to be feminine or effeminate. Cis!Masc - amab, uses he/him - doesn't have to be masculine. afab - has a vagina, doesn't typically use she/her, may use any other combination of pronouns and expressions. amab - has a penis, doesn't typically use he/him, may use any other combination of pronouns and expressions. Transmasc - afab, genitalia, pronouns, expression variable. Transfem - amab, genitalia, pronouns, expression variable. Gender Neutral - no descriptions pertaining to gender including genitalia.

REALLY IMPORTANT NOTE: Gender, gender expression and everything gender-adjacent are variable, messy, and beautiful in reality land - my tips are specifically for tagging/writing/expectation purposes and will absolutely NOT cover all possible variations and experiences. It's important to not use them as some sort of end-all be-all guide.

Captain Q's Emoji Grand Fleet:

🦋, ✨, 🦅, 👹, 🍔, 🦖, 🦕, 🥐, 🍩, 🍙, 🥔, 🥓, 😻, 💐, 🐚, 👽, 💗, 🌈, 🔮, 🚑, 🍪, 🐺, 🌸, 🍕, 🐉, ⚡, 📖, 🐧, 🍉, 🦚, 💧, 🌷, 🌕, 🦀

-:- Table of Consent -:-

[derelictheretic]

Tagged by @socially-awkward-skeleton, @clicheantagonist and @baldurrs (Thank you!!) to list 5-10 songs that describe or relate to my fav otp/personal ship(s) ! Stuck to my fc5 ones for this <3

Tagging: @viktor-sinclaire @trashcatsnark @bluemojave @ishwaris @unholymilf @roofgeese @sukoshimikan @detectivelokis @strangefable @necro-hamster @deputyash @rejected-beater @jollybone @eur0paa-2 @i-am-the-balancing-point

I just went with 5 songs for each ship, I've been obsessed with Sleep Token recently so they have snuck into a few playlists lmao

Spotify

Clueless by Ellie Williams

Do you think she has seen i'm captivated by her speech?

Or is she clueless?

The Only Exception by Paramore

And up until now I had sworn to myself

That I'm content with lonlieness

I Love you but you make me cry by Elthia

You try to protect yourself

So I have to rip through you

I Wish I never Met You by Babygirl

I wish I knew forever would end so soon

I wish I never kissed you in my living room

Enemies by Lauv

Oh tell me, why did we throw away the love we had?

And tell me why do, why do we love to make it hurt so bad?

Spotify

River by Bishop Riggs

Shut your mouth, baby, stand and deliver

Holy hands, will they make me a sinner?

Obsessed With You by The Orion Experience

Your love is better than cocaine

I need you more than oxeygyn

Room For Two by Will Knox

If there is a heaven

I hope I go to hell with you

John My Beloved by Sufjan Stevens

I am a man with a heart that offends

With its lonely and greedy demands

Granite by Sleep Token

I was more than just a body in your passenger seat

And you were more than somebody I was destined to meet

Spotify

I love you baby by Surf Mesa, Emilee

I love you baby, and if it's quite alright

I need you baby, to warm these lonely nights

Dance Alone by Talya Parx

Left hand up, right hand on the bible

You walked in, I was dead on arrival

Angel of small death and the Codeine scene by Hozier

Feeling more human and hooked on her flesh

I lay my heart down with the rest at her feet

My Attic by P!nk

I will give you all my secrets

If you promise you can brave my attic

Lovefool by The Cardigans

Say that you love me

Fool me, fool me

Spotify

It Will Come Back by Hozier

Jesus Christ, don't be kind to it

Honey, don't feed it, I will come back

Once Upon a Dream by Lana Del Ray

And I know it's true, vision are seldom what they seem

But if I know you, I know what you'll do

Alkaline by Sleep Token

And she's changing me

It's too late for me now, I am altered

Deity by Valeree

I'll be your deity, fall to your knees

Oh, honey, pray to me between the sheets

Religion by ZAND

My angel's most polite

When I am on my knees

Spotify

Hit Me With a Kiss by Solo

And when he hit me with his kiss

I tasted whiskey on my lips

Persia by Until The Ribbon Breaks

If I can't be your prince

Then I like to whisper, I'd like to leave you in my fingerprints

Love Is A Weapon by Letdown.

It's just a masochistic love

I've got the push under your shove

I Go Hungry by Mother Mother

When I go hungry I go nail and tooth

When I go hungry, I go hungry, I go hungry

Puppy Pound by Jazmin Bean

Normally i'm no stray, you won't find me in the lost and found

So why'd you make me feel like I am in the goddamn puppy pound?

Spotify

Power by Isak Danielson

When you move, you make my oceans move too

If I hear my name I will run your way

I'll Keep You Safe by Sleeping At Last

Our mistakes, they were bound to be made

But I promise you I'll keep you safe

Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley

And Love is not a victory march

It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah

The Summoning by Sleep Token

Oh, and my love

Did I mistake you as a sign from God

His Hands by Blegh

But you know I was still down on my knees

Like it was a religion

[annicaax]

Lovely route, some inconsistencies and angst is in the air

I spot some inconsistencies here. I don't have the exact screenshot but after MC runs from the palace at the end of the prolog and falko saves her.... he takes her to his manor and they manage to have a heart to heart where MC reveals she came from another world. He promises help and runs some behind the scenes schemes.

the king then announces falko is out of spousal candidates and the princess will be relocating to his manor. (Falko's family is heavily into governance and is trustworthy. The princess can stay there while come to the palace only to study with Vincent) FALKO is out of spousal candidates and it's why King has no objections sending her. (this is falko's doing in the best interest of our princess) It is really absurd that right after this, falko and MC take a stroll through the town and talk about him being "spousal candidate..."

Does he want to hold her hand because of that?? He denies but the discussion is absurd.

I'll have to see if this inconsistensy will go on further.

So far falko is bro-zoned, out of spousal candidates, his situation is inferior to that of other princes, and there is the mystery regarding his family, especially his mother who might be mentally unstable or we don't know what, or why. We get to see him and MC bonding with his little sister... The three of them sharing a really friendly bond...

MC does feel that he is kind of an older brother to her as well... I thought that the plot line would revolve around those two key points "out of spousal candidates" and "bro-zoned". MC and Falko can slowly but steadily move away from "siblings" to being much more. (I really love the best friends/bro-zoned to lovers trope.) And surely if king has declared falko is out of her choices, and she chooses him/falls for him, there will be hurdles along the way... falko's own position is there to consider.

Am I wrong? The king's declaration cannot be wrong though right? So the inconsistency here might be only a mistake... Well I'll only know if I read further.

That said I really love this route. Falko is such a sweetheart, even a non fan is bound to fall hard. And the angst is coming ....

Oh I can feel it in the air... My heart is about to break... Again I am ready to go on roller coaster ride of emotions.

Edit: So I read through the end of chapter 5. It seems that "out" of spousal candidates is a editing blunder... Falko is very much a spousal candidate but the least preferred one. So anyway pretty much the same I guess. As FalKo and MC are growing close (Falko must be aware of his status) and MC is only getting to know now... everyone is putting pressure on her to choose either Savini or Lassen... aka Luca or Farris. As much as Luca is my otp I'm enjoying Falko a lot. He might be my next top fave after Vince.

[lucius-the-sinful]

Song Poem Challenge

Rules: Put your entire song collection on shuffle, then write down the first line from each of the first ten songs that pop up to create a poem. Then dedicate the poem to the blorbo or OTP that it most reminds you of!

I saw @bhaalbaaby do this and it looked like fun ! <3

Galethor/Mitch:

Bound, bound, bound by flesh Don't take this the wrong way Here we stand You know who it is, coming around again Wake up, middle of the night Nobody really cared, so it never really mattered Run to the place under the palm trees I want you out of my mind The I.V. and your hospital bed I wish we'd started in the rain

Nihil by 3TEETH

Someone New by Hoizer

Seperate Ways by Eva Under Fire (Cover)

POP/STARS by K/DA

Girl Who Cried Wolf by Numblife

Identity by grandson

Run by Michael Barr

Out of My Mid by Luxe Agoris, Jesse Ian

Camisado by Panic! At The Disco

July by Betcha

Galethor:

Darken the city, night is a wire Cross over and turn Bury me softly in this womb Have you got color in your cheeks? Honey, why you calling me so late? I'm tired of being what you want me to be I'm not the kind that usually hesitates Sulfur on your breath I can only sleep once I'm too tired to think Everyone's watchin' to see what you will do

Hungry Like the Wolf by Duran Duran

Lullaby by Low

Down In A Hole by Alice in Chains

Do I Wanna Know? by Arctic Monkeys

Lips of an Angel by Hinder

Numb by Linkin Park

No Good by Battle Tapes

Granite by Sleep Token

Anything by an Unkindness

Working for the Weekend by Loverboy

Zafir:

Can't you see, I'm easily bothered by persistence? I got those jet pack blues Sovereignty up on a hill Give me a spade, and I'll give you a hole She eyes me like a Pisces when I am weak I have never known peace Dance with me the gallowdance I saw the light fade from the sky I'm taking everyone out for a ride, I promise it won't take long Oh, did I lose the words

Walk by Pantera

Jet Pack Blues by Fall Out Boy

Glory by Friday Pilots Club

On The Railroad by The Longest Johns (Cover)

Heart-Shaped Box by Nirvana

In a Week by Hoizer and Karen Cowley

Gallowdance by Lebanon Hanover

The Last Goodbye by Billy Boyd

Give Me An Answer by Low Roar

Feel the Same by Battle Tapes

[limetameta]

OTP questions: 7, 8, 16, 31, 41, 42, 57

7 Would they build a pillow fort together just because?

Riza Hawkeye is restless one day and she's just about to announce that she's going to go on a jog when Kimblee, known lazer in beds, just casually asks: ''How about you use that pent up energy for something useful?'' Riza tells him she's not in the mood for sex. He scoffs. ''So juvenile, I was thinking to build a pillow fort.'' And Riza, ngl, she's down for that. So they just build one just because one day and hide in there for fun.

8 What happens if one of them gets sick?

Riza Hawkeye is fully functional with a fever of 39-40 degrees celsius, like she's not missing work. She's chugging water and sweating this bad boy out. Kimblee is like nearby in case she does need taking care of, but she's VERY MUCH got a handle on things. You think she's weak?? Pfft. No, she's not going to so much as complain about anything. Ever.

Now if Kimblee gets like a 37,8 fever he showcases it like it's the end of the world and people need to hear his last will and testament. Riza makes him soup. He cries and says it isn't the right kind of soup. She goes on a run to fetch him medicine and he takes it but he complains so much about it. This is a primadona when sick.

16 Can they stay up all night just talking?

YES. IF ANYTHING THIS IS THEIR MAIN LOVE LANGUAGE. ON A WEEKLY AVERAGE THEY SPEND LIKE 3 ALL NIGHTERS JUST TALKING UNRELATED TO WORK.

31 Can they sit side by side without touching the other or are they handsy? (lacing fingers, touching knees, etc.)

Riza can. Kimblee can. Kimblee refuses to. Riza promises that she's going to get back at him so hard for all of these little moments of pda when they get back home. Kimblee looks entirely too pleased with himself.

41 Which one would take their jacket it off and drape over the other one because they were visibly shivering?

KIMBLEE. I even have him do this in my fic Central City Stroll

42 What's their favorite type of weather to enjoy together? (getting snowed in together, watching thunderstorms, etc.)

It's a summer night and the sky is full of lightning bolts, it's in the middle of a thunderstorm. Kimblee and Riza are watching all of this through a window and just chilling. They're wearing their home clothes and have like an ice tea in hand or something to drink.

Meanwhile in the middle of winter, heating on max, Riza dying and going to open the window to air the place out a bit - Kimblee shouting that she's being abusive towards him and that she's not welcome anywhere near him ever again for letting the cold air inside. Riza, short sleeves and sweating: Solf, it is A HUNDRED degrees in here! - Kimblee covered in blankets and hissing at her: If you open that window I'll have to refuse you entry into the bed - Riza opening that window anyway and just going: That's just the risk I'm willing to take. - Kimblee gasping at her audacity.

57 Whose the serious one when grocery shopping and who likes to toss random things in the cart?

Kimblee is the holder of the grocery basket. He takes this duty very seriously. Especially whenever Riza tries to put her 13 in 1 shampoo bottle. He protects the basket with his LIFE and tries to stop her. Riza will learn how to properly take care of her hair if it's the last thing Kimblee does. But yeah, Kimblee also tosses stupid shit into the basket and Riza has to say: We don't need that. / Kimblee makes a whole case on why they do indeed need an obscene amount of candies. Riza just tells him he's paying for that if he really wants it. Kimblee is like no big deal for me *takes even more candies now that he's worn her down into agreeing to let him buy them* Somehow when they come home Kimblee sees a brand new 13 in 1 shampoo bottle in the bathroom.

[akirakirxaa]

“how bad is it?”

Ask prompt list here. Ancient Trio ship. I know it says otp on the original list but I'm going with ot3 for this one.

The door to the flat the three shared banged open as a very upset Emet-Selch stormed in, fingers running through his silver hair in frustration. Hythlodaeus wasn't far behind, one arm looped around Azem's middle and the other holding her arm around his shoulders. Her robe was shredded in the front, fire red hair falling from its usual ponytail.

"How did this happen?" Emet-Selch demanded, arms folded, as Hythlodaeus sat on their sofa and pulled their dearest Azem into his lap, back to chest.

"Well, you know how it goes, alkonost escapes Eplis, I'm asked to find it," she attempted to be nonchalant about it, but her voice was strained with pain. "Turns out they pack a pretty strong kick."

"You don't say," he deadpanned, and she gave him a halfhearted smirk in response. "Azem, you have to be more careful."

"We're in our own home, Hades. You can drop the title." She tried to move as little as possible as she spoke, the fabric pulling at the wound on her chest that she still had yet to investigate. He snapped his fingers, removing her robe without her needing to pull it over the injury, leaving her in her breast band and leggings as he knelt before her to inspect the wound.

"How bad is it?" She hissed as his fingers lightly prodded at the edges and Hythlodaeus leaned around to peek over her shoulder at it. It was red and inflamed, with a large greenish purple bruise and several deep claw marks right over her ribcage.

"Nothing that can't be fixed," Hythlodaeus soothed, his lavender bangs tickling her cheek, though he exchanged a worried glance with Hades over her head. Another snap, and their first aid kit landed on the couch next to Hythlodaeus, who began rummaging through the potion vials and gauze.

"I think you have a cracked rib," Hades pressed down in another spot and Azem let out a broken cry. "Or three."

"Just patch me up already; Elidibus needs me to head to another village tomorrow-"

"You're going nowhere until this wound is healed."

"Is that an order, oh illustrious Emet-Selch?" She smirked at him, and he took her face in his hands, holding her gaze.

"I'm serious Persephone," his voice was lower as he leaned his forehead to hers. "I don't know what I'd do if you didn't come back." She gave him a soft smile, bringing her hand to his face.

"I'll always come back," she promised.

"Preferably in one piece," he clarified sternly. She giggled, only to hiss at the jostling of her ribs. She felt a nudge at her shoulder and saw Hythlodaeus offering her a vial she recognized as a potion to heal fractures, one of her own making. She had never been any good at healing, but she was a dab hand at alchemy. She took it gratefully and downed it in one gulp, grimacing at the taste. It wouldn't help a full break, but it would speed the healing of any cracked bones, ribs included. Setting the empty vial aside, Hythlodaeus pulled her face back for a kiss, lips meeting softly and unhurriedly. She hummed in appreciation, only to jolt upright at a sharp stinging on her scratched skin.

"Sorry," he said apologetically, gently holding her wrists as Hades dabbed at the wounds with an antiseptic, another potion of her own invention. "I thought it might be better if you didn't anticipate it."

"I'm gonna need to go back on the drawing board on this one," she said through grit teeth, body twisting away instinctively. "This is awful!"

"Stop squirming," Hades pinned her in place with just his glare, and she pouted as she sat back against Hythlodaeus to let him finish his work. He picked up another potion, this one with a dropper inside, and dripped it over the wounds. The flesh knit itself back together until the only external sign of the wound left was the bruise, and that would just need to heal on its own.

"There, all better," Hythlodaeus rested his chin on her shoulder with a smile. "Well, mostly anyways. Now you just need some rest and relaxation."

"And a bath," Hades' nose wrinkled. "You smell like a bog."

"Well, it was hiding in a swamp."

"You'll be sleeping in a swamp if you don't go wash off."

"Hades, dear," Hythlodaeus interrupted their bickering with a chuckle. "Our Persephone's had a long day, why don't you go draw the bath for her? I'll bring her along in a moment."

"Why can't you do it?"

"I have Seph on my lap, obviously," he pulled her back just a little, careful not to press on her bruises. Hades rolled his eyes and turned away, grumbling to himself as he acquiesced.

"You know you're in for it once it's healed, right?" Hythlodaeus combed his fingers through her impossibly long hair, gently pulling free the tangles. Persephone smirked, a glint in her sunset colored eyes.

"I'm looking forward to it."

[shadowsong26fic]

Coming Attractions!

First Monday of the month (and year!) so here we go!

I'll tag an Open Question Night onto this, too--anything I've posted about here or on AO3 is fair game! I do take prompts but am not necessarily quick to fill them lol.

A little different than the others, since it's January and that means Resolutions of a sort, lol. But first, a quick regular post:

BSG Fic:

Didn't write or post any, but I did podfic for a few Galactica Big Bang/Mini Bang fics, and that was a lot of fun! I had a great time running the event, and am looking forward to doing it again next year (and maybe writing for it as well lol).

If I do write, the two ideas that are foremost in my brain right now (that would work for the event; as opposed to crossovers and/or projects that are Way beyond the scope of an event like this) are:

The Blood of Angry Men Zarek character study in the form of him looking back on his life as he faces his execution after the mutiny. Partly about the question of where does he land on the spectrum of actually believing his rhetoric vs. using it/the way people believe in him to achieve power; partly about this really great quote of his from Kobol along the lines of "it's a lot harder to get blood on your hands than to wash it off later"; partly about his relationships with his inner circle/followers (there would be some stuff about before he went to prison; about Gaeta; about the friend of his who died on Kobol whose name escapes me).

Percussive Maintenance Joke title that would Not remain lol. But yeah this is basically...so, that bit in Downloaded, where Sam is trapped in the exploded parking garage with Boomer, Caprica, and Three insert tangent about 'are there one, two, or three significant Threes it is Unclear' and he gets knocked out like three times? What if. What if all those concussions. What if they unlocked his memories. Probably building up to where he is before he has to be hybridized if not there initially but. What If. (The problem with this one is it miiiiiight also be out of scope, also there's the moment he wakes up and then going back to the school and having a Chat with Philosopher!Cavil and then...not sure where to go from there.)

I also really genuinely do want to get TOB off the ground this year (I know I keep saying that but). And maybe one of the crossover ideas I have floating around in my head, but We'll See. Hopefully I'll have Something out this month (but I'm also waffling a little on How I want to start it--I think it probably makes the most sense to just go in show order and bounce back and forth between the Pegasus and Galactica plotlines once I get all the miniseries setup out of the way there is so much setup omg but every so often I ask myself 'but do I really want to do that? XD)

Also, since I Obviously fell way behind and didn't finish the Year of the OTP project, I'll pick that up and do the rest this year XD

Star Wars fic:

Going back and forth about participating in SWBB this year. I need to actually get on that because deadline for signups is on the 10th, lol. If I do participate it would be the one I planned to do last year (Anakin never joined the Order and meets Ahsoka halfway through the Clone Wars) but never got off the ground.

Note about OTP fills applies here as well, lol.

Also hoping to finally dive back into Precipice this year, so fingers crossed lol.

Other Fandoms (mostly Les Mis, LBR):

I do plan on doing Pod_Together again later in the year because I generally have fun doing it! Will probably adjust my fandoms list though because I keep getting matched on secondary/tertiary fandoms and while stretching myself to write for them is fun, I'd like to do something a little less Stretchy this year if possible, haha.

And I will be updating P&J, I promise XD I know where it's going, and I know what Ari is going to learn, though the specific order/circumstances in which the information comes out I'm still sorting out exactly when and how. (I think there are going to be some Previously Unpublished Letters when Ari gets to the Marseille exhibit about Thierry that give a Name to J, but I'm not sure if Ari's going to go there first or go to Dover or Paris first. And then Calais which is Relevant and Important). Goal is to get At Least one more chapter out this month.

Provenance will come when I finish that--it fills in the gaps Ari can't because Certain People decided to Burn All Their Correspondence, lol.

And then I'm also working on Acheron which is a Groundhog Day AU that I'm excited for. May or may not be other things coming in this fandom, we'll see XD

I do also want to get back to Incinctus and/or other Castlevania ideas I had. May be rewatching that series and/or finally watching Nocturne to jumpstart my brain? So maybe that'll happen this month but it's definitely a lower priority than the other things.

Original Fic:

I think I had a fairly good year where this is concerned? Year of the OTP plus a series of anniversary challenges on Rainbowfic got me to put out a fair amount! Hopefully next year will also be good (I do still have to finish the Year of the OTP for the three ships I was doing here as well, lol.)

...yep, that pretty much sums it up!

So, on to Resolutions! So to speak.

2023 goals:

Post at least arc 8 (and ideally also part 9) in Precipice!Verse as well as at least half of the Preludes stories. ....nope. XD

Write at least 10k of origfic content. Nearly doubled my goal with about 18.7k words!

Complete SWBB and participate in at least one other challenge/exchange Half-completed--I ended up dropping out as a writer from SWBB, but I did Pod_Together and also Ran GBB so XD

Continue posting Incinctus and start posting The Other Battlestar and at least one other non-challenge fic project. Well, I didn't do Incinctus or TOB, but I did do other non-challenge fic projects? Lol XD

Write at least one holiday fic (Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, New Year’s, Etc.) and post on the appropriate day I actually did do this!

Bonus Goal: Update the origfic archives already. Bonus Goal #2: I have at least one half-finished AU outline I should actually finish and post that. And maybe update the Ventress and Luke time-travel one Yeaaaah neither of these got done, either XD

2024 Goals:

[basically repeating myself, NGL XD]

Get back into Precipice; post at least three chapters of Protectors and at least one Preludes one-shot.

Write at least 10k of origfic content.

Participate in at least two challenges/exchanges.

Start posting The Other Battlestar; complete P&J; and start or post at least one other non-challenge fic project.

Complete the Year of the OTP fills.

Bonus Goal: Write at least one holiday fic (Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, New Year's, etc.) and post on the appropriate day Bonus Goal #2: Update origfic archives Bonus Goal #3: Post at least one AU Outline.

[goddslayerr]

SHIPPING INFO //

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR MUSE(S) SO PEOPLE KNOW HOW SHIPPING WORKS ON YOUR BLOG.

WHAT IS YOUR OTP FOR YOUR CHARACTER(S)?

tbh most of the ships are from...silly lil discord rps and from jokes my friend and i run along with LOL i dont really have any otps w ashton atm aside from the familial bond they have w their captain (my fav cousins ever <3). their relationship is vvvv important to me

HOW LARGE DOES THE AGE GAP HAVE TO BE TO MAKE IT UNCOMFORTABLE?

i dont ship w underaged characters. ashton is 21 and pretty much flirts with anyone so long as they're an adult. but i wouldn't actively ship them romantically w other people's muses if they're over the age of 30

HOW FAR DO STEAMY MOMENTS HAVE TO GO BEFORE THEY ARE CONSIDERED NSFW?

haha now i don't write nsfw on here (at least publicly) bc i find it very embarrassing but when characters start undressing that's where i do jumpcuts and won't write any further

ARE YOU SELECTIVE WHEN SHIPPING?

ehhh i wouldn't exactly say "selective" but i do prefer if we've interacted a few times! there's gotta be chemistry going on first and foremost

WHO ARE OTHER CHARACTERS YOU SHIP YOUR CHARACTER WITH?

like. p much all the characters i ship them w are from non-rp stuff over on discord (they've got like... what, 17 husbands, i think?) but i don't like talking abt that here since it's completely unrelated to this little blog that i've set up

DOES ONE HAVE TO ASK TO SHIP WITH YOU?

yes. i am absolutely clueless when it comes to roleplay relationships but if you approach me about shipping (ESPECIALLY with other ocs) then there's a 9/10 chance that i'd be down for it. i'm not very talkative here but i promise i don't bite

ARE YOU SHIP OBSESSED OR SHIP MORE-OR-LESS?

ship obsessed. mention it to me once and i will be all over it. most of the ships i've made non-rp-wise straight up came from one-off jokes and ended up becoming some of the biggest comfort ships that i currently have

ARE YOU MULTISHIP?

yes! ashton is actually polyam and highly prefers being in open relationships so it wouldn't make much sense if i wasn't multiship

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SHIP IN YOUR CURRENT FANDOM?

if youve seen my toyhouse page you might know the answer to this. i love messy and dysfunctional relationships a normal amount

FINALLY, HOW DOES ONE SHIP WITH YOU?

really all you gotta do is ask me and i'll most likely be down. i prefer natural chemistry over pre-plotted ships and i also HIGHLY prefer shipping w other ocs over canon characters (but i'm not completely against it). that's pretty much all there is to it!

[princesssarisa]

For the character ask: Glinda and Dorothy (Wizard of Oz 1939)

Dorothy

Favorite thing about them: She's an all-around likable character; a nice, warm-hearted, relatable every-girl, whose "heroine's journey" is engaging and enjoyable to follow.

Least favorite thing about them: Hmmm... there's not much to dislike about her. Maybe that she tries to run away from home without considering at first how much her aunt and uncle will miss her and worry about her. But since she's just (approximately) a 12-year-old girl and desperate to save her dog's life, it can be excused, especially because she feels so guilty about it later.

Three things I have in common with them:

*I have brown hair.

*I'm sensitive and a bit of a dreamer.

*I love dogs.

Three things I don't have in common with them:

*I've never lived with an aunt and uncle.

*I don't live on a farm.

*I could never manage a long journey on foot in high heels (though maybe if they were magic, I could).

Favorite line:

"Someplace where there isn't any trouble. Do you suppose there is such a place, Toto? There must be. It's not a place you can get to by a boat or a train. It's far, far away. Behind the moon, beyond the rain..."

All the lyrics to "Over the Rainbow."

To Miss Gulch when she comes to take Toto away – a good scene to remember whenever critics accuse the screenwriters of robbing Baum's young heroine of her spunk:

"I won't let you take him! You go away, you....! Oooh, I'll bite you myself! You wicked old witch!"

To the fearsome giant head of the Wizard – more good lines to remember any time a critic labels her a weakling:

"You ought to be ashamed of yourself, frightening him like that when he came for you to help!"

"If you were really great and powerful, you'd keep your promises!"

And of course, the iconic line when she first arrives in Munchkinland:

"Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore!"

brOTP: The Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and their real-world equivalents, Hunk, Hickory, and Zeke.

OTP: Safety and happiness.

nOTP: Any of the other characters; they're all too old for her.

Random headcanon: Her parents died in a fire. This explains why fire and smoke are associated both with the Wicked Witch and with the Wizard's initial frightening appearance in her dream.

Unpopular opinion: I don't think she's too much of a damsel in distress or a crybaby. Now, I understand why feminists complain that she's less spunky and no-nonsense than Baum's original Dorothy. But (a) she's older than Baum's Dorothy – it's natural for an adolescent-ish girl to be more emotional than a small child, (b) she's not without her own spunk – she still stands up to people who behave badly or threaten her friends, and even slaps the nose of a lion (not yet knowing that he's a coward) in Toto's defense, (c) Baum's Dorothy cries fairly often too – I don't know where the myth that she hardly ever cries came from, and (d) with all the danger and turmoil she goes through, I think she's entitled to a little terror and a few tears!

Song I associate with them: What else?

Favorite pictures of them:

Glinda

Favorite thing about them: Besides being such a kind protector of the Munchkins and helper to Dorothy, I like that she's a little bit ditzy in a funny way, or at least lacking in knowledge of humans and earth animals: e.g. asking if Toto is a witch. It saves her from being just a sugary "good fairy" stereotype. Also, her cheerful nonchalance in the face of the Wicked Witch's threats: true proof that in Oz, good is stronger than evil.

Least favorite thing about them: The fact that she knows all along that the ruby slippers can take Dorothy home, but instead of telling her, she sends her on the journey to the Wizard, putting her at risk of being caught by the Wicked Witch. "She wouldn't have believed me" is an awfully flimsy explanation why. Now, I don't think she has any dark ulterior motive – it's just the screenwriters' awkward patch-up of the plot hole they created by combining Baum's Glinda (who doesn't meet Dorothy until the end of the book) and the unnamed Good Witch of the North (who sends Dorothy to the Wizard because she doesn't know about the shoes' power) into one character. But if I could rewrite any part of the classic movie, it would be to change her explanation... maybe to say that Dorothy had to go on her journey to help her friends find their brain, heart, and courage and to destroy the Wicked Witch, as well as to learn that there's no place like home.

Three things I have in common with them:

*I'm female.

*I like to help others.

*I like pink.

Three things I don't have in common with them:

*I'm not a witch, good or bad.

*I don't have red hair.

*I don't usually wear sparkles.

Favorite line:

Her iconic first line:

"Are you a good witch, or a bad witch?"

About Toto:

"Oh! Well, is that the witch?"

And to the Wicked Witch:

"Oh, rubbish! You have no power here. Be gone, before somebody drops a house on you, too."

brOTP: Dorothy, in a surrogate mother/daughter or fairy godmother/goddaughter type of way.

OTP: None; she's a happy, powerful single woman and this doesn't need to change.

nOTP: The Wizard or the Wicked Witch of the West.

Random headcanon:

(1) An "Oz is real" headcanon: Like Baum's original Glinda, she's centuries old and was in Oz long before the Wizard ever came.

(2) An "Oz is Dorothy's dream" headcanon: She looks like Dorothy's late mother. She might seem to be the only main character in Oz who has no counterpart in Kansas, but really she does.

Unpopular opinion: I wish more of the adaptations, spin-offs, sequels, etc. would portray her as a redhead again. She has red hair in both the original book and the classic film, so why do Wicked, Oz the Great and Powerful, and their like always make her blonde? Is it a legal issue with MGM, or is it just anti-redhead prejudice?

Song I associate with them: "Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are."

Favorite pictures of them: