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Bontenmaru Details & Story

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Megu~~ I want to ask you 8, 12, 13 and 17 from the FF writer asks, pretty please

Thank you! ♡8) Where do you take your inspiration from?

Well, there are many things that can make me inspired: books, films, songs, prompts, plot holes in the original, research, my feelings if my favourite pairing ends up as a crack!pairing, misleading/ambiguous situations in the original, imagining the character(s) as adults or in AUs... And also, walks on the beach and rides on the bus (though these normally are better for writer’s blocks, especially the first one).

12) Who is your favourite character to write for? Why?

Since I don’t know if you’re referring to SLBP or not (I’ve written only three fics about it -one is for the fanzine, that’s why it’s not published-), I’ll answer both things.

**In SLBP, I think it’s Mitsuhide. So far, he’s the lord I’ve written more about and it’s easy for me to do it, maybe because I love that type of characters, noble, righteous and sweet.

**Outside SLBP, it’s difficult. I have many favourite characters I love writing about. One of them is Tachibana Makoto (Free!), he’s so sweet and caring that its very easy for me to portray him and also, to put him in different situations and AUs. To include a female, Ryuuzaki Sakuno (Prince of Tennis). The good thing about being a NPC in a shounen manga is that the author barely paid attention to her. Since she’s not a fully fledged character, I have the freedom to imagine her past and future as I want (I wrote a whole lot of drabbles about her childhood :) ). Also, I identify with many of her traits so it’s easy for me to write her.

13) Who is your least favourite character to write for? Why?

Umm, it’s difficult too since I don’t really write for characters I dislike. And regarding characters I like, when my inspiration gives me ideas about them, I just follow what’s in my mind.

**In SLBP, even though she’s not a character per se, it’s MC. Since I started writing for this fandom, I decided not to use my own OC so it limits my creativity a lot. I can’t use names to avoid repeating pronouns so much and give her some “tangibility” (that’s why I describe her as she is portrayed in the CGs) and I can’t really go deep into her mind, so I end up writing more about the lords than about her.

**Outside SLBP, probably, characters who are very extrovert, hyperactive and make witty/funny remarks (Naruto, Nagisa (Free!), Ed (FMA)...). I’m the total opposite, so it’s difficult for me to portray them. I do it, but I keep on wondering if they’re IC constantly and reviewing their parts once and again.

17) Post a line from a WIP that you’re working on.

**SLBP: “Bontenmaru, his pet turtle, had left its spot on a small rock he had put there so the animal could get out of the water and was walking across the container towards him, its neck stretched, as if it could not wait to be with him.” (No title, Kojuro’s AU).

**Other fandoms: “However, seeing her there, on her ownand in silence, seemingly so far, made him strangely uneasy and witha tired sigh, he lifted himself from the floor and walked to her.” (Forgotten Tales of an Ancient Time, SasuSaku AU).

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The lords and the cold

the sequel/companion piece/contrast piece to my heat headcanon! mainly winter for most of them with sprinkles of not-quite-winter-yet and just-plain-chilly

Nobunaga may be the Lord of Hell, but he is not above draping his haori over his head to keep his head toasty warm, even if it makes him look ridiculously childlike. Brings an old towel out to the garden so he can sit in his favourite tree without freezing his butt off. Frequently smuggles a kitten or puppy into the castle for the day so it can have some warmth and food.

It is customary for Mitsuhide to have a teapot warming in his room so he can have a cup of hot tea whenever he desires. Bonus points for it doubling as a heater. Single-handedly burns through a third of the castle’s stock of candles to complete his work as the days become shorter. Tries to avoid walking under trees as they tend to drop a branch’s load of snow on his head as he passes under them.

Yukimura can tell from smell alone that the seasons have shifted - there is a sharpness in the air that wasn’t there before, along with hints of pine needles and smoked meat. Has fun gathering and roasting various edibles over the brazier with Sasuke (think roasted chestnuts, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted yam, roasted potatoes, dango, anything that can be roasted on a stick) after training. Misses the warmth of the sun and is quick to retreat to the safety of a warm room when he finishes any business he has outdoors, increasing the length of his strides to hasten his return.

Saizo has mixed feelings about the cold - mitarashi dango has never tasted better on those days, but they harden substantially faster as well. Once it gets too cold to be on the roof or in trees, the rafters of various rooms become the prime location to relax (and hide) after some cleaning. Still keeps and wears the gloves Yukimura gave him a long time ago when he was still Benmaru - they still fit little lord, waste not, want not - and takes special care in maintaining them.

Masamune channels the same amount of dedication that he put into perfecting his zunda-mochi recipe into learning how to make mouth-watering oshiruko so that he can enjoy it at every meal in the little house beside the castle. When Kojirou is at Yonezawa Castle, the brothers enjoy catching snowflakes on Masamune’s haori and observing the intricate crystalline details crafted by nature. Is fond of sitting on his bedding with the covers around his shoulders as he goes through new finds from the bookseller in town.

Kojuro prepares a special box for Bontenmaru as his turtle companion begins its annual hibernation. Personally looks up recipes packed with energy to recommend to the kitchen and for Masamune to make - he knows he can’t cook so he tries to provide meal-related assistance in any other way. Wraps himself so snugly in his bedding that it’s virtually impossible to shake him awake as he is padded everywhere. EVERYWHERE.

Hideyoshi is exceptionally careful not to mention words that hint at the low temperature around Lord Katsuie - he’s learnt a very important lesson after being subjected to a thorough towel rubdown from the man once. Personally teaches everyone in the residence how to dry various foodstuff and fruits in preparation for the winter. Gets cold fingers easily and is usually either puffing warm breaths on them or sitting on them to warm them up.

Toshiie starts wearing his haori on his shoulders rather than tied around his waist for some much-needed warmth. Is a dab hand at roasting chestnuts and enjoys the process, the smoky, sweet scent clinging to his skin long after he finishes a batch. Will always stop to help old people over a particularly icy patch of road when out in town and gets all warm and fuzzy from their thanks.

Ieyasu sharpens his archery skills by shattering the icicles on trees in rapid succession, his movements deft and sure despite the harsh chill in the air nipping at his extremities. Is more than happy to go on frequent excursions to source for plants and herbs that can only be found around this time, appreciating the crisp, cool air with every breath. As the sole individual in Hamamatsu Castle who is well and truly unaffected by the cold, he doesn’t quite understand the fuss that everyone makes about how miserable the weather is.

Mitsunari takes full advantage of the fact that it’s too cold out for creepy-crawlies to be around by burning specific incenses to enhance his reading experience instead of the usual insect-repelling incense. Places several rolled towels near the door to prevent unwelcome gusts of cold air from sneaking in and chilling his toes, and does the same for Hideyoshi’s and Sakon’s rooms. Never goes outside without firmly bundling himself in his mauve scarf and cornflower blue coat.

Shingen would luxuriate in an outdoor bath all day if he could until Kansuke bodily hauls him out, reprimanding him as he vigorously towels long red hair dry. Holds an annual gathering of retainers to coordinate efforts and resources that range from mending roofs to distributing charcoal in order to provide assistance to the families in need in Kai. Finds it a little embarrassing that his nose gets obnoxiously red from the cold.

As the camellias in the gardens bloom, Kenshin takes the opportunity to teach Ai all that he knows of his beloved winter blooms, and she in turns hangs onto his every word, spellbound. Sends an abundance of scarves down to Kai when it seems the upcoming season will be more unforgiving than usual. Has a secret talent for avoiding every icy patch of ground without compromising the fluidity of his movements that contribute to his ethereal beauty. 

Shigezane tries to swing by the kitchens as much as possible: there are lots of good smells all around, chatting with the maids is always enjoyable and it’s warm. After a night of snowfall, the snow bunnies that pepper the courtyard of Omori Castle are a result of his handiwork. Incorporates snowball fights into training as a form of increasing agility and improving endurance in the cold, which usually ends in a tremendous free-for-all with everyone, even the maids and Hiromasa.

eternally grateful to @randomhomosapiens, @pseudofaux, @100christy for all the things they told me about dealing with the cold, @dear-mrs-otome and @frywen-babbles for the bits of Ieyasu-related info and all the discord ladies who talk about snow and ice and cold - all this has helped to snowball this work from scraps to something that looks presentable at last 😭 apologies for filling the discord with my grumping

I shall now proceed to stick my head in the freezer or find a nice air-conditioned place to wait out the hot afternoon that’s sneaking up on me 🔥

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Bontenmaru Abilities & Brief Info

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Bontenmaru- Ice Blue Fuel (Default)