#but the more I think about it the more it does feel in character and in line with armands utter inability to ever take big risks
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it always ends up the same. no matter what the conversation is, no matter how it began or where; it always ends up with the same conclusion. why donât you have a boyfriend, yet?
as always, you groan while tilting your face to the ceiling. like a tradition, it is like you are begging a superior being to end your misery now and just take you before they all start to recall all your failed dates and talking stage over the past few months. it is not like they are that many, anyway.
you can try to tell each one of the people surrounding you that you are not interested in a relationship, that you think boys are fun to mess with but truly useless and that you are fine on your ownâ they never listen.
you successfully disappear amongst the crowd of diverse book, movie and game charactersâ and even ⌠fruits? â costumes to get a drink. suddenly feeling very thirsty.Â
no one notices you, too hang on debating on your love life when you are not even there to begin with.
pouring something into your glass, you feel someone standing a bit too close to you.Â
âhey,â a voice greets you loudly. making your heart jump all the way to your stomach.Â
you almost giggle as you turn around; a tall, grown man in a bright red hoodie, the same color as his joggings and a strawberry sort of hat wrapped around his head.Â
his voice is way too deep to go with his costume. Â
a smile tugs your lips, âhi.â
he smiles back. this time with a much much softer, he tells you back, âhi,â he eyes lingers on your face. âyou come here often?â
you actually giggle at that, with your face falling towards the ground, with his face following yours, with his gaze never leaving you as he smirks.Â
you cross one arm under your chest and plant your free armâs elbow in your wrist, holding your drink close to your mouth, âplease, donât tell me that line has ever worked for you,â he chuckles at that, âi wouldnât stand it.âÂ
the strawberry head shrugs, âtried and tested true for a reason,â then he leans his shoulder against the wall next to you.Â
âwhatâs your name, bambi?â he asks you, biting down his lip as he smiles.Â
the nickname comes from your doe makeup and the little tail on your skirt. looks like you are not the only one who makes nicknames.Â
you respond while turning to face him, âwhat is yours?âÂ
âheeseung,â you admit it, âstrawberry headâ will be missed but you like this one better.Â
âitâs cute,â you nod and he laughs.Â
âand yours isnât?â he immediately says back. he rolls your name on his tongue, dear god . âit suits you well, i like it.â
you huff humoredly, âi will tell my parents you are a fan,â you donât forget to emphasis on his name and hold your drink up, âheeseung.âÂ
âi hope i will be able to tell them myself one day,â he teases when you drink, making your choke.Â
well, that was quite riskyâ although, still very smooth, you will give him that.Â
your eyes wide and your mouth falls open is a surprised smile. your face must be funny because heeseung lets out a genuine laugh, that goes beyond the sound of the loud music.Â
âtake me to dinner first!â you tell him, while watching his body vibrate because of his laughter.Â
the tall man gets serious pretty quickly after the words leave your mouth, he looks at you like he had you exactly where he wanted.Â
âwell,â he starts and his smirk is back again. âwhat about tonight?â
you can only blink at him for a moment. as if it was written on it; you scan his entire face in a hope of an answer. oh.Â
���diner?â you ask, he hums. âtonight?â he hums again and your knees weaken a bit. âbut we barely know each other!â
âwe can get to!â his smile is more than evident in his voice, on his pink lips. âover diner!âÂ
he got you pressing your lips together and fighting back a smile like a highschool girl. the debate doesnât take very long in your head, you just need to bite your inner cheek to get yourself to say it.Â
strawberry headâs face is full of apprehension and enthusiasm, so much that you wonder who looks the most idiotic between the two of you.Â
you sigh, then giggle, âfine, you convinced me.âÂ
the guy smiles. and after you successfully say goodbye to your friends while avoiding all their questions, everything gets wrapped pretty well.Â
soon you stand a few meters away from heeseungâs means of transport.
âyou have a bike,â you sound half impressed, half incredulous.Â
heeseung, with his strawberry costume, has the audacity to look at you with an utterly shocked and offended expression splashed on his face. he even puts his hand on his heart.Â
âam i not cool enough to have one?â he asks as he leans on his motorcycle.Â
you take one step closer to him, letting your fingertips run through the leather seat. it is cool, very much so. him, despise his bright red ensemble, too.Â
you chuckle, âit just doesnât match your costume,â you confess and he chuckles. âyou are like my very own james dean,â you turn your gaze back to him, âvery cool to me.â
his look softens, his hand offered to you and helping you when you get on the passenger sit. he speaks again :Â
âi promise to take care of you.â he whispers before letting your hand go gently. âi know a good restaurant a couple of blocks away.â you want to ask him if he doesnât feel a bit ridiculous wearing this. âare you comfortable?
you thank your past self for choosing a black short instead of a skirt to wear with your black top and boots, âyeah,â you nod. âthank you.â
the wind runs through his hair when he takes off his strawberry head. it takes your breath away instantly. he was already beautiful before but now, this is something beyond and different.Â
of course, his hair is pink.
âwouldnât like to see it flying, would we?â he jokes and you only blink, eyes following him as he gets behind the bike and puts the strawberry in the box. he takes a helmet and comes back to you.Â
he gets on the bike, so close to you when he turns around.Â
your world completely collapse when he puts the helmet on your head for you, âi only got one,â he speaks, eyes focused on his fingers adjusting the helmet. âdidnât know a pretty girl like you would let me carry her around, you know?âÂ
thankfully, the tinted visor can hide your blushing face. and your stupid smile. halasâ it canât hide your giggles.
âi saw it in a dream of mine,â you respond when he turns around. you embrace his waist, âi knew the trajectory of you life would be changed tonight.âÂ
heeseung laughs again.
as he starts the engine you whisper in his ear, âis it the part where you tell me to hold on tight?âÂ
âi think you are doing that already, doll,â he taps your hand.Â
and man, what a ride it was.
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In the immediate aftermath, I felt very numb. I was thinking of all the things I had planned for the future, the shows I had wanted to watch and the books I had wanted to read and I thought, what's the point?
Who cares if I add this book to my goodreads? What does it matter that I read a million fics for a new fandom? But slowly, my mindset went from 'I need to be worried about this' to 'I need to take care of myself.'
I'm a political science student. I've been following this election SO closely and been worrying and stressing for SO long. I need to take these last few months before the orange is inaugurated to breathe.
And I need to feel joy. Their entire platform is to make people like me, people who are queer, people who are trans, people who have a uterus, people who are studying to be a librarian because they oppose book bans, miserable. And people who aren't like me too. People who aren't white. Immigrants. Teachers. Poor people. Disabled people.
Joy has always been a form of resistance. In the queer community especially (a community I'm part of and thus whose experiences I feel more comfortable speaking for). To be happy is an act of resistance. To watch shows that may seem fluffy and silly and unimportant, like Heartstopper or Red, White, and Royal Blue is an act of resistance. To read books that seem like unattainable fantasies, because their characters are happy, and not crushed by the existential dread that so many of us are facing, like the Prospects or literally anything by F.T. Lukens.
We're here. And we're not going away. And one day, maybe not today, but one day we will be happy again.
Maybe I'll be able to look back at this post in four years and know I got through it, or that it wasn't that bad. Maybe I won't. But either way, joy is more important now than ever. When we are sad, it means they are winning. When we are dying, they are winning. Surviving and creating happiness for yourself is resisting.
Make yourself the pebble in Donald Trump's shoe, make yourself the fly in JD Vance's ear, make yourself the pothole of Samuel Alito's road, by living.
*gripping your shoulders and shaking you* you gotta promise me one thing, if nothing else. you have to promise me to live, do you hear me. and if it's for nothing else but spite, LIVE. donald trump wants you to feel defeated and alone. let's show him and all the americans who voted for him that we will not stay quiet, we will not be devided and we will LIVE. we will survive that 78-year old asshole, we will OUTLIVE him. so please reach out to friends and family, reach out to each other and STAND TOGETHER.
PLEASE, LIVE!
#media is important#because people need escapism#because people need to see stories from everyones POV#because it is humanity's way of screaming into the void to prove we exist#because it can prove to us that queer people that people of color that disabled people that anyone can be happy#happy shows are not just stupid and frivolous
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Addressing the OBX drama and the speculations:
Was JJâs Death planned?
No, Rudy asked to leave the show. It wasnât something the writers planned. He didnât want to renew, the writers were rightfully upset and then decided to kill JJ off.
Did the writers/producers create an uncomfortable set?
No, they didnât. This post is not true. The brothers were never inappropriate.
Was Madison a bully on set?
Iâve seen a post going around of someone saying Madison was a bully, controlling the set, and bluntly treating Rudy and crew members like crap. That is NOT true.Â
Was Rudyâs decision sudden?
Yes and No. No as in he let the Pates know ahead of time he didnât want to continue (some time during the strike, so they had time to change what was already written). Yes, as in they were shocked by it.
Was there on set drama between Rudy and the Pates?
Yes, there was many disagreements/personal problems during s4. Yes, Elaine was involved and so was Lilah Pate. They are civil now.
Why did every ship but Jiara get a still?
The jiara still does exist but idk why it was not released. My source doesnât know either and I donât want to spread something not true. Rudy and Madison took pictures just like everybody else did.
Why did the cast chemistry seem off in part 2?
They shot episodes 1-5 first, THEN 10, then 6-9. The cast didnât know rudy asked to leave until they received the script for episode 10. You can tell there was a drastic change between JJ and Kiara in part 2 because after the cast found out, Madison was upset with Rudy and his decision, so she didnât put in as much effort into the scenes with him. She was upset because she knew that would mean the near end of obx and her character⌠in a way.
Was there alternate endings?
Yes, but that was only because they wanted to see if rudy would change his mind. There was even scenes where a funeral was shot (obviously they didnât air it so Iâm assuming theyâre saving it for s5). From March-June of 2024, they spent the entire time doing reshoots of some scenes. That is why some things donât make sense.
Did Rudy and Madison talk on set?
Yes, but not closely or anything. Theyâre not friends, they just did the scenes they had to do and that was it. All those people saying theyâre hiding their friendship from the cameras or whatever⌠that is not true sorry. The pates canât force them to act like best friends as long as they were doing their scenes.
Why did Jiara have âlessâ than everybody else?
Itâs true that Jiara scenes were toned down. Part of it was Rudy asking for it. Madison didnât care as much. Another part was just Rudy and Madison not doing more than what the script asked.
Was Elaine uncomfortable with Jiara scenes?
Yes, and she has been since s2. It got worse during s3 and obviously s4. That was part of the conflict.
What is the Rudy and Madison Drama?
Obviously what happened between them is private. It wasnât the fans. The fans were more so the catalyst to something that had been brewing.Â
It is true that the girlfriends are involved and that they werenât happy. Madison hurt Rudy, but not by being a bully. It was emotionally. The feeling was then returned on his end and it just got worse from there. It didnât help when the girlfriends and fans were involved. It is true that itâs not a coincidence this happened when they both got involved with relationships. Most of you have speculated correctly, that is all I will say. I think you know by now what Iâm trying to say.
Also when I say fans, I donât mean the âshipping.â They never cared about that. What I do mean is that all this drama happened when Jiara fans were at their peak. Them wanting to see those characters together put Rudy and Madison in a problematic situation because they knew they couldnât avoid each other on screen. Instead they just did so off screen.
Should the Writers/ Directors/ Producers stepped in?
Yes, but what I need you guys to understand is that these writers were basically father figures to those actors. They watched them grow their careers, supported them, made them who they are now. Itâs hard when you spent so much time with each other and became a genuine family. Even their conflict with Elaine was hard because Jonas knew her family, his wife treated her like a daughter, and lilah treated her like a sister. They had every right to be bitter because from their POV, itâs basically like âhey I trusted you to bring my project to life and now Iâm being forced to go in a direction I never wanted to go in.â
Whatâs going on behind the scenes right now?
A mess. They knew it would be bad but infact it is worse and they know that.
Am I reliable?
Honestly I donât care if you believe me or not. You didnât before and I got attacked (literal death threats in my inbox). Iâm just a messenger. Iâve given you info before and clearly I didnât lie about it. Itâs up to you to decide.
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[ID: reply from @tianlavellan saying âhey op i hope this isn't annoying please absolutely 100% ignore me if it is but - if you're willing to ramble about neve. make me like her? i'm so sad because i just don't care for her and i wish i diddddd please help me change my mind about her?â]
sheâs SUCH a male character archetype, is i think what gets me
in veilguard every companionâs world adapts to the genre that the companion belongs to. dock town is constantly in a detective story, because neve lives there. (or neve is who she is because she lives in a detective story? food for thought.) but she doesnât play the role women usually do in those stories. by rights she should be a femme fatale or a weeping widow or a dead body. instead, sheâs the lead, the emotionally calloused private eye who smokes and can throw a punch, the protector of the people
and she gets to be so many other things that are in my experience usually only for male characters!! people respect her and rely on her without question, nobody surprised that sheâs capable. she focuses on work while living off greasy fried food in a lonely apartment, none of which is presented as some kind of embarrassing failure of femininity, just what sheâs chosen to value. sheâs allowed to be suspicious, to make you work to win her trust, to withhold her forgiveness and supportive spells from you if she chooses, without being painted as a bitch for it. she gets to be the jaded lone wolf of the team! thatâs crazy! it would be so easy to play her as an ice queen âstrong independent womanâ whose confidence never cracks, but instead they get the dry, cynical tone and tight hold on her emotions without denying that she has emotions or making her feel like less of a person who gets to have needs and griefs and worries too. they got a really good balance of how she clearly could use more support than sheâs had, without it feeling like she needs a rescue. she can live without you, she just shouldnât have to
sheâs just so cool idk... i think she doesnât reveal as much as easily as some of the other companions, but thatâs why to me it feels so much more earned and interesting when she DOES open up
#neve gallus#i think its usually worth challenging yourself âhow would i feel if this character were a man?â#but especially here bc like. undeniably checks so many male character boxes and would be a fandom darling#if she were one
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It Always Leads To You
( bllk boys as situationships )
a/n â girl whose never had a situationship writing about them? what could go wrong? (they progressively get longer lol)
content â some nsfw but not explicit, pining, GN! reader, some characters repeated, all characters are 18 or 18+
synopsis â what kind of situationship the bllk boys would be
â.ËâŽđ§âŽË.â ' and the heart i'm breaking is my own ' â.ËâŽđ§âŽË.â
âŠâË.ââžââşâ⧠the... ' but you're best friends! '
you'd rather spend money on a hotel than stay at home 24/7 for the next week. how could you walk into your house when you knew he'd be there, chatting with you family as if nothing had changed?
maybe you should've pretended you had to work.
that would have saved you the grief of having to see, who was supposed to be, your best friend. how could you face him when the last thing you two talked about was being a couple and that...not going as planned.
well, maybe that wasn't the last thing you two talked about with each other. however, does defiling your families bathroom really count as 'talking'? ( most awkward easter ever afterwards ) you didn't really think so.
whatever, he was a pro-soccer player now, he may not even be at home this christmas. you'd just have to put up with his family, who you'd always loved, and then you could go home and avoid the situation until the next big holiday.
but of course, when you stepped into your childhood home you realized that you'd never get that lucky. there he was, just as handsome as ever, sitting on your families couch.
in your eyes, he looked like he belonged with your family more than you, but you supposed he earned that. he came home every holiday, unlike you who continuously came up with different reasons to stay as far away as possible.
if you left now, maybe no one would know you'd even shown up-
" woah, y/n! it's you! " or...maybe not. " i haven't seen you in forever, what have you been up to? " the voice that plagued your every waking thought crashed its way into your ears.
your best friend ( could you even call him that anymore? were you still his best friend? ) got up from his spot on the couch to come wrap his arms around you in a hug that felt more like home than home did.
" i've missed you, ya know? " he whispered in your ear, hands caressing your back in what felt like much more than what a 'friends' hug would be.
just a week. you could survive and coexist with him for a week. your resolve to never sleep with him set in stone now.
you just wished your resolve wouldn't have crumbled only two days later while your family was downstairs watching christmas movies.
âŠâË.ââžââşâ⧠REO MIKAGE, isagi yoichi, AIKU OLIVER, rensuke kunigami, TOBITO KARASU
âŠâË.ââžââşâ⧠the ' you cannot date them '
youâre a good person... or at least, you want to believe that. But how can you when your best friend sits in front of you now, talking about their ex?
sheâs raving about how much she misses him, how everything fell apart at the worst time, how sheâs still holding onto the hope that maybe they can fix things.
you try to smile and nod, pretending that youâre not dying inside. how can you even look her in the eye when heâs blowing up your phone right now? when you know exactly how he feels about you?
âitâs just so messed up, right?â she laughs nervously, like this is all just a bad breakup, nothing that canât be smoothed over. âiâm not even sure what Iâm supposed to do anymore.â
she doesnât know that you already did something. You already did the one thing that could ruin everything. the one thing that she told you you could never do.
your phone continuously buzzing while she's talking, hoping she wouldn't notice you reach for it to silence it while she takes a sip of her drink.
your phone vibrates again, and you try not to look at it. youâre not sure if youâre worried that sheâll see, or that youâll see what heâs saying. youâre scared of both.
him <3 ; are we still on for tonight? canât wait to see you.
that familiar ache forms in your chest, and you can feel the betrayal to your friend, the confusion about your own feelings, but worseâthereâs nothing you can do about it. you keep smiling, even though it feels like your heartâs sinking with every word your friend says.
" god, if you don't want to listen to me, just say so. " your friend says coldly. " i would have turned off my phone if it was you crying right now. "
" sorry, it's just my mom...talking about some new present she wants to get my brother. " you apologized. "oh, okay. is your brother a cutie?" you didn't even have a brother, showed how much she knew about you.
âwhatever, what should i do?" your friend asks, her eyes bright with hope (or maybe delusion). "do you think I should text him? do you think we could still fix things?â
you want so badly to tell her the truth.
you want to be honest, to say what she needs to hear so that she doesnât get her hopes up.
you want to tell her that he is already texting you, that maybe you are the reason he wonât talk to her.
but instead, you bite your lip and offer a shrug. "i don't know, honestly. maybe he needs time to figure out what he wants too."
"he doesn't need time. he needs me." she mused, staring at you like your answer was just the stupidest thing she'd heard all day. "no wonder you've never dated anyone, who'd like a ditz like you?"
The whole time, your phone is buzzing, buzzing, buzzing, like a constant reminder of your lie.
you; see you tonight :)
âŠâË.ââžââşâ⧠OTOYA EITA, ikki niko, RANZE KURONA, reo mikage, RYUSEI SHIDO
âŠâË.ââžââşââ§the... ' you'll never be first '
he's leaving soon, and you feel like you're dying.
youâd known for a long time that âcasuallyâ seeing a pro soccer player would only lead to being left alone, especially someone like himâsomeone whose work always came first, and whose heart was as unreachable as the trophies he collected.
heâd said it more times than you could count: âlove doesnât come before soccer. It never will.â and youâd laughed, maybe even agreed at some point, understanding it was just the way things were.
so why does it feel like youâre drowning now, with him leaving just around the corner.
it doesnât make sense. youâd known the deal from the start.
still, here you areâsitting in his bed, in the quiet of his room, the familiar hum of the city outside reminding you of how little time you really have left with him.
his suitcase is by the door, already half-packed, his jersey draped over the chair where heâd left it, as if he couldn't get out of here fast enough.
youâre almost sick to your stomach at the thought of him walking out that door in just a few days, never looking back.
youâve spent enough time with him to know that when he leaves, he doesnât look back. he doesn't look back at stadiums once he walks out, and he wouldn't look back at you either.
"itâs only a few months," heâd said, trying to make you feel better when the topic of him leaving first got brought up. âiâll be back before you know it.â
but thatâs not the point.
itâs never been the point.
you know heâll be busy with games, traveling, sponsors,...women, all the things that make him too far to reach.
and yet, here you are, sitting in his bed, heart pounding, overwhelmed with the thought of it all ending. you thought you could handle this.
you thought you could be just another notch in his belt. but the truth is, youâve been fooling yourself. you care too much. youâve fallen for him, hard, and the worst part isâhe doesnât even realize it.
or maybe he does. maybe heâs known all along, and you were too scared to admit it.
the sound of his voice pulls you from your thoughts.
"hey, you okay?"
you glance over at him, watching him fiddle with his phone, one hand propped up on the headboard. his eyes meet yours, something in them that almost makes you believe he could stay. maybe, you're enough of a reason for him to stay where he is now.
but he wonât. you know that. his life is bigger than you. bigger than this city, this bed, and every memory youâve shared together.
you nod, forcing a smile, trying to keep the strange bitterness from slipping into your voice.
"yeah, just thinking."
"donât think too much." his lips curl up into that calming grin thatâs made you feel better on several occasions. how could something that used to calm you make you feel like your heart was in your throat? âyouâll drive yourself crazy.â
itâs easy for him to say that. heâs used to moving on. heâs used to leaving. you? you're used to him being here.
his fingers tap absently against the screen of his phone. you can see the notifications lighting upâhis agent, a few teammates, probably his parents, all reminding you of the inevitable: heâs leaving soon.
you want to scream. you want to ask him why he doesnât care. why itâs so easy for him to slip away from everyone who loves him.
but instead, you pull your knees to your chest and keep your eyes fixed on him, as if the longer you look, you could magically gain telepathy to make him want to stay with you.
"howâs your flight looking?" you ask, hoping his answer would be that he cancelled it.
"all set."
and you can't breathe.
the casualness in his voice is what stings the most. the way he talks about leaving as if itâs just another day at the office, another game to be played.
he doesnât get how you feel. maybe he canât. maybe heâs just too busy not feeling anything.
The silence is deafening.
"do you... do you ever wish you could just stay?"
Itâs a question you didnât mean to ask, but it escapes before you can stop it.
You wish you could take it back the second it leaves your lips.
he looks up at you, and for the briefest moment, his eyes soften. for one second, he looks like he is completely and utterly yours.
he sets his phone down, sliding it onto the bedside table, then turns his full attention to you.
"i told you, didnât i? love doesnât come before soccer."
The words hit you like a train, but itâs not the truth that hurtsâitâs the way he says it, like itâs not up for debate. as if itâs always been this way, and it always will be.
why can't he just try? just try to come home every so often...to you.
you feel like a fool. as if you've put your heart on display for him just to not even glance your way.
you know where you stand, even if itâs tearing you apart.
he doesnât lie to you, doesnât promise you things he canât give, and maybe that's why you fell for him in the first placeâhe was the first person who didnât play games with you.
"iâm gonna miss you," you say quietly, knowing that admitting it aloud makes it even worse.
his eyes flicker with something, but itâs gone as quickly as it came. he shifts, pulling his knees up to match yours, as if to say heâs close, but still so far. he rests his head back against the headboard.
and for a moment, you almost forget heâs leaving. you forget about the suitcase by the door. you forget about the plane ticket he has. you forget that in just a few days he wont be yours anymore.
"iâll miss you too," he says softly.
but thatâs it. thatâs all he says. itâs not a promise, not a declaration. just another passing remark to fill the silence.
he doesn't mean it. it's more of a kindness thing for him to say it back.
you can feel the weight of everything unsaid.
you realizeâhe doesnât know how much you care. He canât understand you.
heâs never been asked to stay.
youâre not even sure youâd want him to. you canât ask him to change his life for you. and you couldn't keep up with the lifestyle he lives.
the idea of him walking awayâof losing him to something bigger, to something youâll never be able to keepâfeels like it will break you.
so you just lie down on his bed, for the last time, you tell yourself.
'after tonight, he'll be free of me'
after tonight, you'd walk out that door and not look back.
âŠâË.ââžââşâ⧠ITOSHI RIN, nagi seishiro, SAE ITOSHI, isagi yoichi, RENSUKE KUNIGAMI
â.ËâŽđ§âŽË.â ' to leave the warmest bed i've ever known ' â.ËâŽđ§âŽË.â
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again, i've never experienced this, so i hope the research i've done (looking up different types of situationships) has done it justice!
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Okay Iâve been thinking about this because I recently came back to HP fandom after being away for nearly a decade and things arenât how they used to be. Now, Iâve been in HP fandom spaces since the early 00s (yes, iâm old) and itâs weird to me coming back how much pro/anti stuff there is and how much division there seems to be around different characters and ships. I find it incredibly sad and disheartening.
I donât remember any of this occurring when I left fandom or before, and it honestly feels completely counter to what I believe fan spaces are supposed to be, which is for sharing love and excitement. What I remember of the majority of HP fandom of old is people liked what they liked, shared what they loved, and ignored what they didnât. If they were discussing not liking something, it was presented as personal opinion or an essay for open discussion, not a denigrating attack against anyone who thinks or likes differently. If you commented negatively on someoneâs fanwork, or harassed someone for their fave character or ship, or went on lengthy anti-tirades, you were considered an asshole or a weirdo.
At the end of the day, we are talking about FANTASY. Why does it matter if someone loves a character or ship you donât? Fandom is about fiction and that means itâs intended to be somewhere we can explore things we canât irl, to enjoy things just for the sake of enjoying them. Fandom is supposed to be a safe, communal space.
Itâs a sad reflection of the world at large, in my opinion, and hoo-boy do I wish more people would self-reflect why other people enjoying things they donât makes them feel insecure and why they feel the need to be so hateful and angryâand then go get some therapy. The world isnât black and white, and one of the best parts about fandom spaces is how diverse they are, because it means you can always find someone else who loves what you love.
So please, go love your favourite characters and ships, and let others do the same. Weâre all better off for it.
(And if you would like a much smarter and more in depth explanation of âitâs fantasy and fiction so let people like and write what they wantâ along with a brilliant discussion on fantasy and sex more generally, I leave you with this video essay by Contrapoints on Twilight.)
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Uh- are you aware of the meaning of proship?
Proship has never meant anything except a combination of three ideas:
Ship and let ship (your ships don't harm me and vice-versa) and YKINMK (your kink is not my kink, and that's okay; my kink stories don't harm you and vice-versa)
Harassment over fiction is not acceptable
Censorship of fiction is not acceptable either
Any other definitions are made by antis, not proshippers, and are an attempt at revisionism to justify harassment based on false claims.
#love and let love#ship and let ship#fandom is for love#fandom is for fun#fandom is for community#fandom thoughts#fiction is fantasy#donât be an asshole#contrapoints on twilight#Youtube
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Arcane Women Strap Hcs
characters: sevika, vi, caitlyn, mel, ambessa
A/N barely proofread sorry, also my first time writing for arcane please be kind đ i hope yâall enjoy lmk your thoughts :)
Sevika
first things first she has a dark purple strap iâm talking almost the same color that shimmer is and boy does she know how to use it
whenever she pulls the strap out be prepared to not be able to walk the next day
she prefers to fuck you in missionary but if she had to choose a different position it would be fucking you from the bottom, she just loves to be able to see your face while she pleasures you
her strap game is DIABOLICAL, she always makes sure to hit that spot inside you that makes you let out a squeal and causes your toes to curl
honestly she could just cum from fucking you alone but if you feel up to it once sheâs done with you she loves when you eat her out after
âthatâs it baby, youâre taking me so well just a little moreâ
Vi
vi screams black strap to me like it just makes sense
she prefers to fuck you slow and DEEP, iâm talking girly lifts your hips off the bed and grips them so hard that you can feel bruises form
shes so cocky about it too like she knows sheâs good
viâs another one that could cum from pleasuring you alone and 9/10 times she does, however the one time she doesnât she will literally sit on your face once youâre well enough to take care of her
âthat feel good pretty girl ? yeah i know it does, youâre always so good for meâ
Caitlyn
dark blue strap sorry yall i donât make the rules
caitlyn loves when youâre on top and sheâs fucking you from below
she revels in the sight of you falling apart above her while sheâs gripping your hips guiding you
sheâs 100% a brat tamer and you canât tell me any different
âoh darling is it too much ? you shouldnât have behaved like that if you didnât want me to fuck you like thisâ
Mel
HEAR YE HEAR YE she has a gold strap idc idc
mel also likes it when youâre on top however she prefers to gently guide your movements while she praises you
donât let that mislead you tho shes a HUGE tease
she can and will make you edge yourself until youâre literally crying begging her to let you cum
â my love you look so beautiful when you ask nicely like that, go ahead and take what you needâ
Ambessa
ruby red strap thatâs all imma say
the cruelest of the bunch, sheâs not afraid to leave you dry while she takes what she needs
another brat tamer yall you love to see it
she doesnât make love she FUCKS, be prepared to constantly be buying new headboards
she makes you suck on her strap NEXTTTTT
âsweet girl did you think iâm finished with you ? no no we arenât done until you canât remember anything but my nameâ
#dividers from cafekitsune#sevika x reader#sevika smut#vi x reader#vi smut#caitlyn kiramman x reader#caitlyn kiramman smut#mel medarda x reader#mel medarda smut#ambess medarda x reader#ambessa medarda smut#arcane x reader#arcane smut#arcane#arcane netflix#arcane league of legends
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Arcane preference reacting to a s/o with a mental health issues (eating)
My disclaimer, as someone with this issue, Iâm sorry if this isnât what you wanted. Iâve actually been thinking about it for a while, but I was a bit cowardly about doing it, so Iâm taking the opportunity now. I donât want to go out of character, so Iâm sorry if some characters come across as harsher than others. Unfortunately, I know I should write the name of the illness, but if I post it that way, Tumblr will take it down.
Jayce:
- Heâs academically intelligent, but it takes him far too long to notice that somethingâs wrong. But you canât blame him, itâs something so far removed from him that he couldnât have understood it sooner.
- When he does realize, his first reaction is panic.
- Jayce canât feel like just a blade of grass; he feels emotions deeply, taking on any blame, especially if something happens to the people he loves. His first thought is that he did something to make you feel that way, inadequate.
- But once the panic phase ends, the responsibility phase begins.
- He does the grocery shopping, he cooks, and his workouts become more regular, where he has you climb onto his back while doing push-ups or holds you in his arms during other exercises.
- He doesnât know why you do it, but the quickest way to show you that your weight isnât a problem is by showing you how easily he lifts you.
- And maybe, if you feel up to it, he can hold you in his arms with one arm supporting you while he cooks, letting you taste various ingredients.
Viktor:
- Unlike Jayce, it only takes two suspicious behaviors in a row for him to understand whatâs happening. Itâs something far from his world, sure, but he recognizes it.
- And he confronts you. He doesnât beat around the bush, doesnât stammer; he might even sound angry because he doesnât understand why youâd hurt yourself like this and willingly give up your well-being.
- I wonât lie, I doubt that an open discussion about something this delicate with him wouldnât lead to at least one hysterical cry.
- But heâs not brutal for the sake of being brutal; his suffering and frustration turn into anger. It takes him a while to calm down, but he wonât accept compromises.
- Youâll have meals together at home, either returning to your rooms together or straight to the house, so no one can see you and you wonât feel bad.
- And he wonât force you, he tries to handle it with as much care as possible, but thereâs no day that goes by without him getting up from the table if you havenât eaten at least two food items per meal.
- He loves you too much to see you hurt yourself in that way, and knowing that he can't do anything about it makes him feel powerless.
Ekko:
- It takes him a weekânot to understand, but to process it.
- Having grown up in total poverty, the idea of giving up food âfor whimâ makes him react in a way that is only human.
- And the whole thing is too distant for him: everyoneâs skin is grayish, 90% of the population of the Lanes has missing limbs and monstrous prosthetics, and everyoneâs goal is to survive as long as possible. What does it mean that youâre against your own survival??
- As unsupportive as he might be regarding the issue, he becomes incredibly vigilant and concerned.
- Heâll always make sure youâre warm enough, that youâre comfortable, and no matter how frustrated he is, heâll always try to stay close to you, even just holding you in bed until you fall asleep.
- Every single comment you make about your body, heâll respond with, âDonât talk about my partner like that,âÂ
- no one can speak badly of you, not even you.
Vander:
- The most understanding: he was young once too, and although in his size meant an advantage, he and Silco snuck into various galas when they were younger, and there, even though he never had these problems, he would feel a strange sensation seeing that he was the biggest in the room or that it was hard to find someone to steal clothes from that would fit him.
- He doesnât lecture you or anything like that, he doesnât get angry despite how he grew up; he just feels sadness for you that you canât see how little that complex matters and how beautiful you already are.
- His compromise is vegetables. If you donât feel like eating every meal every day, it doesnât matter, but at least four days a week, you have to have three meals.
- And for the rest, heâll cook, making sure to prepare the best dishes made from vegetables so that you donât feel guilty and your body doesnât deteriorate.
- But he doesnât support your illness, he simply ensures that you get everything you need and never go below the necessary intake without having you feeling guilty about it.
Silco:
- Hoping that the most attentive and watchful man in the lanes wouldn't notice how, suddenly, meals go from moments of lightness to something you try to avoid at all costs is a bit foolish, but he says nothing.
- He waits for as long as necessary, basically to see how long it lasts and how much you're not planning to talk to him.
- When he realizes you wonât, not anytime soon, he waits for you to be alone in his office, where youâll find a slice of cake on his desk. Sure, itâs a low blow, but itâs also the fastest way to get you to confront the issue without too many escape routes.
- Heâs a big fan of the saying âdirty laundry is washed in the family,â so if you act strange about meals in front of others, he wonât allow questions or jokes, but in private, he wonât accept ânoâ for an answer.
- He has enough problems already without you crying from hunger pains or having psychotic episodes due to sugar deficiency, so as long as you're under his watch, under Zaun's eye, he won't let you live with unhealthy standards.
- During meals, he becomes the strictest. He doesnât say anything, but one look is enough to make you think twice about contradicting him. In the evening, though, when your mental health is most fragile, he becomes gentler, comforting you as much as you need.
Jinx:
- You find fertile ground, but like any good bearer of the same issue: she feels she can do it, but you cannot.
- Being with her or in her space becomes like a live-action version of Thumbelina: sheâll leave sweets, chocolates, things she knows you like to encourage you to eat so you canât hurt yourself.
- She usually forgets to eat herself when sheâs caught up in her studies and work, but if she has someone to care for, it doesnât matter how, sheâll make sure to remember. Even if it means setting a few colorful bombs with timers.
- She feeds you. In the most visible, worst way. Itâs easy that if you turn your head, youâll find a cookie shoved in your mouth unceremoniously.
- And every single tight-fitting outfit disappears from her lair. Magically, whatever clothes you pick up from her pile fit loosely, but if you ask her about it, sheâll claim she doesnât know what are you talking about.
Vi:
- Want to see Vi in a panic, becoming super protective and possessive in a way? Just wait for one episode, and youâll see everything you havenât seen.
- Sheâll check on you at least three times a day, and in the evening, when you have pain or a crisis, sheâll run back and forth from the room, thinking about everything she can do to help you feel better without making you feel guilty.
- During meals, sheâll hold you in her arms and insist that you eat, but not aggressivelyâin a way thatâs almost frightened: sheâs always been used to fighting big, real monsters, but even when it came to her sister, she could never defeat the invisible ones, and the fear of failing or hurting someone she loved again terrifies her in an agonizing way.
- Like Jayce, sheâll also try a more physical way of reassuring you, like body worshipping when youâre alone or working out with you to show you that your weight doesnât matter.
Caitlyn:
- She doesnât know how to react; she realizes it quite quickly but fears that by acknowledging it, she might only make you feel worse.
- One day, she gathers the courage to ask if everything is okay and tells you that sheâs noticed those behaviors. When you open up to her, telling her about the issues, she doesnât respond right away and simply hugs you.
- She becomes more caring, making sure that you donât have to attend banquets or dinners where you wouldnât feel comfortable, bringing you food in your room to eat together, and sometimes even leaving the room so as not to put pressure on you.
- When you mention a craving, she immediately springs into action to get it for you, even if you complain that you werenât serious. Once she understands how your condition works, she orders everything in three portions, so she can eat with you and then be the first to say that she wants more, asking if you want to share the third portion.
- If you have fat accumulated in any area, sheâll knead it with her hands while kissing you, to let you know that she loves every inch of you.
Mel:
- She notices you're having a crisis before you even realize it yourself.
- Sheâs a ruler, but what she learned from a young age is that a leader must appear reliable and look good, so even if unconsciously, she too sometimes experiences small crises when she feels like she isnât looking perfect.
- No conversations, no lectures, just an increase in cuddles, moments of intimacy, and later, she brings home sweets.
- âThey were a gift to me today at the council,â she lies, but sometimes she says she got them for both of you. She doesnât want to make you feel like youâre in the wrong. She knows that when youâre ready and if you want to, youâll bring up the issue with her, but for now, the best thing she can do is help you get through the episode with euphoria, love, and treats that encourage you to listen to your hunger rather than the illness.
Sevika:
- Like everyone in Zaun, the idea that someone would voluntarily give up food is simply incomprehensible to her.
- But she wonât comment on your problems. She doesnât intend to invalidate them, but she also wonât encourage it.
- âAre you sure? Thatâs a bit too little,â will be her comment when you eat something ridiculously small, before making you a proper portion of food herself. If you try to argue, sheâll respond with a smug smile, saying that if you eat that little, youâll end up breaking when youâre in bed together.
- As much as possible, sheâll try to get the best, freshest, and most natural food, to reassure you that you donât need to worry, but sheâll never insist that you eat if you say you donât feel up to it. Sheâll gesture for you to come sit on her lap and keep you there, occasionally offering you things she knows you like, telling you that sheâs really craving them, and if you want them too, sheâll go get them.
- If a crisis is particularly bad, sheâll try to finish her work as quickly as possible to be able to stay with you for the rest of the day and not leave you alone.
#jayce x reader#viktor x reader#ekko x reader#silco x reader#vander x reader#jinx x reader#vi x reader#caitlyn x reader#sevika x reader#mel x reader#jayce talis#viktor arcane#ekko arcane#silco arcane#arcane vander#jinx#vi arcane#caitlyn kiramman#mel medarda#sevika#arcane x reader#arcane headcanon#arcane 2#arcane writing
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Fugaku Uchiha mistakes his daughter for his wife and ravages her pussy without shame.
tw: incest, father/daughter, accidental incest, noncon, drunk sex, abuse, cheating, somnophilia, manipulation
All characters depicted are 18+
Fugaku is a very busy man, being the head of the Uchiha Clan, a husband, and a father of three, it can get very stressful, and while he's usually able to take it in stride, even he can get stressed out a times, to the point where he could really use a drink to take the edge off. He only really drinks when Mikoto is out of the house, he doesn't want his beloved wife to worry about him after all. Fugaku was only planning on sharing a few drinks with the police force, but one thing leads to another, and now he's coming home drunk in the dead of night.
He isn't terribly disoriented, but the liquor has made his mind a bit hazy, making it difficult to see, especially in the dark house, not only that, but the effects of the alcohol have gone straight to Fugaku's cock, leaving him with a leaking hard on that only his wife can fix. He knows how understanding and eager to please him Mikoto is, so he'll drunkenly look for her before quickly finding her. Fugaku's befuddled mind doesn't question why she looks a bit shorter, or why she's in their daughters bed.
Being drunk off his ass, Fugaku isn't really thinking straight, instead letting the head between his legs do all the thinking for him, a rare moment of irresponsibility for the clan head as he clumsily sheds his pants, just barely able to line up with the correct hole before thrusting into his 'wife' with a moan. All is well at the beginning, he's feeling relief for the first time in weeks, but he pauses for a moment upon realizing that it's not his wife he's fucking, it's his daughter.
If Fugaku was sober, he might consider stopping, but he's not in a sober state of mind, the only thing on his mind right now is getting off after such a stressful week, and if his wife isn't available, his daughter is the next best thing. She's old enough to get fucked, and inbreeding isn't very frowned upon in any of the major clans, so Fugaku feels no shame about what he's doing.
"Fuck... My mistake... you just look so much like your mother that I thought you were here... You're just as beautiful as her... and even tighter than she is..."
He's now completely aware that he's fucking his own daughter, but he's either too drunk or too horny to care. Fugaku has been needing this release for ages now, so surely his girl can be a good girl for her daddy and take whatever he dishes out, for his sake. He'll also cover her mouth with his hand as he's ravaging her pussy, he doesn't want her brothers hearing what he's doing to her, or gods forbid her mother walks in.
Fugaku is usually a precise and coordinated man, but all of that goes out the window when hes inebriated, his hips are shaky and sloppy as he pounds her into the mattress, his moans slurred while he practically drools over him. He's still able to maintain a small modicum of his usual strict personality despite his intoxication, reprimanding her if she struggles too much or makes too much noise.
The alcohol will loosen his lips somewhat, making Fugaku much more talkative than usual, although his words are slurred and just hardly legible, he'll switch between praising and degrading his daughter as he's recklessly pounding her tight cunt, letting her know how good her pussy feels compared to Mikoto's and how badly her daddy needed some pussy after the week he's been having.
He won't pay much mind to where he finishes, if he cums inside of or onto her body is of little concern. His main priority is getting to cum, and where he does it is of no consequence to him. In a moment of post orgasm clarity, Fugaku will have enough clarity to give her a demand before leaving her be for the night.
"That's my girl... Always so eager to please her daddy... Now don't tell your mother about any of this... We don't want to cause even more problems for the clan now do we..?"
Mikoto is going to start wondering why her husband has been so distant with her lately, rarely getting intimate with her anymore. Fugaku will assure his dear wife that their clan needs him now more than ever and that he's been too busy working on creating a better future for all of them, when in reality the true reason is that he's found a much tighter hole to stick his cock in every night.
#naruto#naruto shippuden#boruto#naruto x reader#headcanon#naruto smut#x reader#naruto headcanons#tw.incest#fugaku#fugaku uchiha#fugaku x reader#fugaku smut#uchiha#uchiha clan#uchiha x reader#uchiha smut
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Last one before I try doing it with another character (and before i force myself to get back to work on art and stuff lol)
With the usual lady herself. The scourge of the undead and the paranormal alike. Hunter of monsters. Breaker of bones (and hearts). EATER OF RARE HAMBURGERS.
The unwilling vampire, Sammy!
vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv This gal! vvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
This one is really long, so I'll be dividing them by sections like the original!
Appearance
1. What is your favorite physical trait that you possess?
SM: If I could, I'd be feeling flustered right now. But since I can, I'll just say something at random.
SM: ...
SM: Hair.
2. What would you wear if they told you you had to gussy up?
SM: ...
SM: I AM gussied up.
3. Is there anything about your appearance that you would change if possible?
SM:
SM: Hope that answers your question.
4. Do you have a favorite material that you like to wear?
SM: Denim or leather. Easy to wash, hardy enough. Hides bloodstains.
5. What's your opinion on scars?
SM: I miss them.
6. How much do you take interest in trends?
SM: More than I'd like to. Apex predators have to stay at the top of the game.
SM: Oh, you mean fashion trends? About the same. Even if I don't feel anything, I want to look my best when I put the bloodsuckers back in their graves.
7. Is there someone you try to look similar to?
SM: Myself. From about 2 years ago.
8. Do you have a physical trait that you're known for?
SM: Take a guess.
9. What do you smell like?
SM: Wouldn't you like to know. Good enough, is what I'll say.
10. If you could splurge on a particular garment, what would it be?
SM: Sunglasses. Or a new jacket. Anything that can help keep me cool.
11. Is your favorite color a color you wear often?
SM: Yeah.
12. Have you gone through major stylistic or physical changes?
SM: I guess you could say somethin' like that.
13. What is something you would refuse to wear?
SM: Anything degrading.
14. Is there a style you're afraid you can't pull off?
SM: Average.
15. Would you wear something someone else picked for you?
SM: Silver picked this outfit for me. It's easy to move in and looks good, so I don't mind.
16. Is your appearance more telling or deceiving?
SM: What a way to ask about it. Hopefully the first one.
17. What are your thoughts on wearing costumes?
SM: It's been tainted for me, the whole "human pretending to be a monster" thing. But if it's for innocent fun, I try not to mind.
18. Do you have a favorite outfit?
SM: I feel like I already answered this.
19. If you had to get a tattoo, what would it be?
SM: Crucifix. Practical reasons.
Objects
1. Is there an item you don't like to live without?
SM: Crucifixes. Have to keep them upside down, though.
2. What gift would you give to someone you didn't like, but felt obligated to?
SM: Something as cheap as generic as possible. A card or something.
3. What object is likely to catch your attention?
SM: The answer is inside you. Literally.
4. Is there an item you liked that you can't get back?
SM: Don't think so. None that I recall.
5. Would you ever try to haggle?
SM: Depends. For what?
6. Is there something you're proud to own?
SM: I can't feel pride anymore. But I used to brag a lot about my cd collection.
7. Do you ever spend more time than you have?
SM: I have all the time in the world. But I do spend more time than I should...
8. What would it take for you to give up an item you like?
SM: A stake, or cash. Depends.
9. Do you prefer to give or receive gifts?
SM: As long as they're useful, receive.
10. Is there a type of object you don't like?
SM: Anything that can cause bodily harm. And I don't mean to myself.
11. What might an acquaintance think is a good gift for you?
SM: Burger.
12. Do you personify objects?
SM: No, but I know someone who does.
13. What do you most enjoy shopping for?
SM: Nothing in particular.
14. Is there an item you're embarrassed to own or want?
SM: Again, I can't feel embarrassment anymore.
15. Would you prefer something bought or made personally?
SM: Something that functions.
16. Are you willing to ask for things?
SM: Who isn't?
17. What is most important to you when shopping?
SM: Keeping an eye on the budget. Unlike some people I know.
Food and Drink
1. What flavor would you say your personality is?
SM: Bitter.
2. Would you prefer baking, cooking or mixing drinks?
SM: Cooking. No one seems to get it right for me.
3. Is there a food or drink you're unwilling to try?
SM: Their... "specialty".
4. How big is your appetite?
SM: One appetite too big.
5. Do you consider eating fun?
SM: These questions make me angry.
6. Would you consider eating something you didn't like just to appease someone?
SM: No.
7. Is there food that has made you sick?
SM: Not anymore.
8. What is your favorite food group?
SM: Food has groups?
SM: ...Why?
9. Do you like to try new foods?
SM: I sure hope I did.
10. What is a childhood meal you cherish?
SM: ...Burger.
11. Are you food-motivated?
SM: ...
SM: Really?
12. Which meal time is your favorite?
SM: The final kind.
13. How much do you care about wasting food?
SM: Very. My mother raised me well.
14. Do you prefer restaurant or home-cooked food?
SM: Restaurant. For the time being.
15. What food or drink do you consider a treat?
SM: Burger...
16. Is there a food texture you don't like?
SM: Liquid, viscous and slightly oily.
17. What kind of drinks do you prefer?
SM: Water.
Weather and Nature
1. What would you do if you were suddenly caught in the rain?
SM: Find a place with a roof.
2. Have you ever had a meaningful encounter with an animal?
SM: If I have, I can't recall.
3. What season would you say you're most similar to?
SM: ...What?
4. Is there a natural phenomenon that scares you?
SM: I don't feel fear. But for sake of the question, I'd rather not be involved with any right now.
5. Have you ever had an animal phase?
SM: Don't think so.
6. Do you enjoy sky-gazing?
SM: I don't mind it when Johnny asks me to join him. That's about it.
7. Do you have a good sense of direction?
SM: Yeah. Par for the course.
8. What type of environment do you like best?
SM: Not too hot, not too cold.
9. Are you good with animals?
SM: Animals tend to run away from me. Don't blame 'em.
10. How would you react to snow?
SM: Just 'cuz Vegas is in a desert doesn't mean it doesn't snow. The place is literally called Nevada, por dios.
11. What part of nature do you most resonate with?
SM: The supernatural has no place within the natural world.
12. Could you survive on your own in the wilderness for a week or more?
SM: Depends on the place. Probably.
13. What element best represents you?
SM: Darkness.
14. Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
SM: Cold. Reasonably cold.
15. Is there a creature that scares you?
SM: No.
16. What celestial body interests you the most?
SM: The sun.
17. Are you good with plants?
SM: About as good as anyone.
18. How willing would you be to nap outside?
SM: Unwilling.
19. What animal would you say best represents you?
SM: A mosquito.
Community and Relationships
1. Do you prefer company or solitude when sick?
SM: I don't get sick.
SM: ...
SM: But Silver being a pest during... that, wasn't so bad.
2. What is your favorite kind of social event?
SM: None.
3. How comfortable would you be with singing and dancing in front of everyone?
SM: I would not care. Though it would be better if I got something out of it.
4. Are you upfront about your feelings?
SM: If I had any.
5. Who would you seek first if you needed medical help?
SM: Nobody. For their sake.
6. How willing would you be to go to a party with people you don't know?
SM: If it leads to something useful, willing. Otherwise, rather not.
7. Who are you most honest with?
SM: Silver.
8. How likely is it for you to initiate a friendship?
SM: Unlikely.
9. Where is your comfort place?
SM: ...Home.
10. Is there a habit you've learned from someone else?
SM: Less learned and more forcefully conditioned into me.
11. Do you think you have people who would worry about you if you got injured?
SM: Yeah. Somehow.
12. How would you react to being put in a position of leadership?
SM: I don't like it.
13. Would you be good at providing medical assistance?
SM: Would a starving bear be good at it? Carajo.
14. Who would you say knows you best?
SM: Silver. Maybe a little too much.
15. Is there a person you would turn to for backup in a fight?
SM: The boys. Either of them, for different reasons.
16. Who would you most like to sign your cast if you got one?
SM: If I were able to get a cast? Everyone, probably.
17. How well do you work with others?
SM: Well enough.
18. What is your favorite form of affection?
SM: Minding your business.
19. Do you enjoy celebrating holidays?
SM: I really don't care.
20. What would it take for you to get into a fight?
SM: Not much.
Mind, Body and Soul
1. What is a habit you have that others might find cute?
SM: I don't think anyone would ever find me cute.
2. Are there any particular sounds you're fond of?
SM: Heartbeats.
3. Are you more prone to fight or flight?
SM: Fight.
4. Do you believe in myths and fairytales?
SM: Do you?
5. What words could tear you down?
SM: None.
6. How well do you act under pressure?
SM: Pressure isn't something I'm familiar with.
7. Are you good at practicing self-care?
SM: That's not a luxury I can afford.
8. What do you find most comforting?
SM: Not comforting, but I'd rather be left alone.
9. Do you have any allergies?
SM: No.
10. Are you a light, medium or heavy sleeper?
SM: I don't need sleep.
11. Do you have a strong willpower?
SM: Given how everyone around me remains safe and ignorant, I'd say yes.
12. Are you more likely to give advice or take it?
SM: Johnny seems to ask me for advice often, and I can't understand why.
13. How do you relax?
SM: I don't.
14. Is there a secret you long to hear?
SM: The method to end this madness.
15. Do you have a sleep routine?
SM: I used to.
16. Would you feel confident in a fight?
SM: Why would you be in a fight otherwise?
17. Are you more energized in the morning, afternoon or at night?
SM: Night. Self explanatory.
18. How often do you have nightmares?
SM: ...Often.
19. Are there scents you dislike?
SM: Blood.
20. Is there a fear you'd like to learn to overcome?
SM: I fear nothing.
21. If you had to act in a play, what role do you think you'd perform best?
SM: Background character. A tree or something.
22. Do you have a high pain tolerance?
SM: Pain is a quality of the living.
Hobbies and Activities
1. What kind of games do you most enjoy playing?
SM: Silver introduced me to Castlevania. Good game.
2. Do you have a secret hobby?
SM: Its a secret.
3. What talent do you wish you had?
SM: The talent to end this quickly.
4. Is there an activity you used to enjoy that you now dislike?
SM: ...Hard to decide.
5. Which do you prioritize more, work or hobbies?
SM: Work.
6. Do you work better with creative or technical endeavors?
SM: Direct endeavors.
7. What is a talent you're proud of?
SM: The talent to brutalize all these parasites.
8. Are you more outdoorsy or indoorsy?
SM: ...
SM: "Indoorsy".
9. What is a topic you'd be exited to talk about?
SM: Again. Can't feel excitement.
10. Is there a skill that you don't know you're bad at?
SM: I-- What?
11. Do you have any injury story?
SM: Fine. Since you're so insistent. Let's see, I've been stabbed and maimed multiple times. I've had my limbs torn one by one. I've been cut in half. Decapitated. Had my bones broken. One time I had to gouge my own eyes out. Had my tongue pulled off. My neck broken. I've been ripped apart, and one other time I was eviscerated. Then I got flayed. Had my skull caved in, my mandible displaced. And lately I had my brains blown out with my own friend's gun.
SM: Oh, and this one time a creep bit me and drank my blood. But really, it didn't hurt. Happy now?
12. What kind of music do you enjoy?
SM: I used to like pop. But lately, I've been subjected to hours of rock music by Silver.
SM: It's not so bad. The guttural screams keep my... mind off things.
13. Have you ever made something for yourself or someone else?
SM: I used to cook often.
14. What is your opinion on cheating in games?
SM: A necessary evil sometimes.
15. How good are you at following through on projects?
SM: VERY good.
16. What's an activity that reminds you of someone else?
SM: That's... I don't wanna answer that.
17. Do you prefer music or silence?
SM: Its complicated.
18. What is something you wouldn't wanna talk about?
SM: I don't want to talk about it.
đ¸My Super Long Hopefully Fun Character Ask Game:
đAppearance
What is your character's favorite physical trait they possess?
What would your character wear if they were told they had to gussy up?
Is there something about your character's appearance that they would change if possible?
Does your character have a favorite material they like to wear?
What are your character's opinion on scars?
How much interest does your character take in trends?
Is there someone your character tries to look similar to?
Does your character have a physical trait that they're known for?
What does your character smell like?
If your character could splurge on a particular garment, what would it be?
Is your character's favorite color a color they wear often?
Has your character gone through major stylistic or physical changes?
What is something your character would refuse to wear?
Is there a style your character is afraid they canât pull off?
Would your character wear something someone else picked out for them?
Is your character's appearance more telling or deceiving?
What are your character's thoughts on wearing costumes?
Does your character have a favorite outfit?
If your character had to get a tattoo what would it be?
đŚObjects
Is there an item your character doesn't like to leave without?
What gift would your character give to someone they didn't like but felt obligated to?
What type of object is likely to catch your character's attention?
Is there an item your character liked that they canât get back?Â
Would your character ever try to haggle?
What is something your character is proud to own?
Does your character ever spend more than they have?
What would it take for your character to give up an item they really like?
Does your character prefer to give or receive gifts?
Is there a type of object your character doesnât like?
What might an acquaintance think is a good gift for your character?
Does your character personify objects?
What does your character most enjoy shopping for?
Is there an item your character is embarrassed they own or want?
Would your character prefer something bought or made personally?
Is your character willing to ask for things?
What is most important to your character when shopping?
đ˝ď¸Food and Drink
What flavor would your character say their personality is?
Would your character prefer baking, cooking or mixing drinks?
Is there a food or drink your character is unwilling to try?
How big is your character's appetite?
Does your character consider eating fun?
Would your character eat or drink something they didn't like to appease someone?
Is there food that has made your character sick?
What is your character's favorite food group?
Does your character like to try new foods?
What is a childhood meal your character cherishes?
Is your character food motivated?
Which mealtime is your character's favorite?
How much does your character care about wasting food?
Does your character prefer restaurant food or home cooked food?
What food or drink does your character consider a treat?
Is there a food texture your character doesn't like?
What kind of drinks does your character prefer?
đ¤ď¸Weather and Nature
What would your character do if they were suddenly caught in the rain?
Has your character had a meaningful encounter with an animal?
What season would your character say they're most similar to?
Is there a natural phenomenon that scares your character?
Has your character ever had an animal phase?
Would your character enjoy sky gazing?
Does your character have a good sense of direction?
What type of environment does your character like best?
Is your character good with animals?
How would your character react to snow?
What part of nature would your character most resonate with?
Could your character survive in the wilderness on their own for a week or more?
What element best represents your character?
Does your character prefer hot or cold weather?
Is there a creature that scares your character?
What celestial body would interest your character the most?
Is your character good with plants?
How willing would your character be to nap outside?
What animal would your character say best represents them?
đ¤Community and Relationships
Does your character prefer company or solitude when sick?
What is your character's favorite kind of social event?
How comfortable would your character be singing and dancing in front of others?
Is your character upfront about their feelings?
Who would your character first seek if they needed medical help?
How willing would your character be to go to a party with people they don't know?
Who is your character most honest with?
How likely is it for your character to initiate a friendship?
Where is your character's comfort place?
Is there a habit your character has that they learned from someone else?
Does your character have people they think would worry about them if they got injured?
How would your character react to being put in a position of leadership?
Would your character be good at providing medical assistance?
Who would your character say knows them best?
Is there a person your character would turn to for backup in a fight?
Who would your character most want to sign their cast if they got one?
How well does your character work with others?
What is your character's favorite form of affection?
Does your character enjoy celebrating holidays?
What would it take for your character to get into a fight?
đMind, Body and Soul
What is a habit your character has that others might find cute?
Are there particular sounds your character is fond of?
Is your character more prone to fight or flight?
Does your character believe in myths and fairy tales?
What words could tear your character down?
How well does your character act under pressure?
Is your character good at practicing self-care?
What scents does your character find comforting?
Does your character have any allergies?
Is your character a light, medium or heavy sleeper?
Does your character have strong willpower?
Is your character more likely to give advice or seek it?
How does your character relax?
Is there a secret thing your character longs to hear?
Does your character have a sleep routine?
Would your character feel confident in a fight?
Is your character more energized in the morning, afternoon or at night?
How often does your character have nightmares?
Are there scents your character dislikes?
Is there a fear your character wants to learn to overcome?
If your character had to act in a play what role would they think theyâd best perform?
Does your character have a high pain tolerance?
đ˛ Hobbies and Activities
What kind of games does your character most enjoy playing?
Does your character have a secret hobby?
What is a talent your character wishes they had?
Is there an activity your character used to enjoy that they now dislike?
Which does your character try to prioritize more, work or hobbies?
Does your character work better with creative or technical endeavors?
What is a talent that your character is proud of?
Is your character more outdoorsy or indoorsy?
What is a topic your character would be excited to talk about?Â
Is there a skill your character doesnât know theyâre bad at?
Does your character have any injury stories?
What kind of music does your character enjoy?
Has your character ever made something for themselves or someone else?
What is your characterâs opinion on cheating in games?
How good is your character at following through on projects?
Whatâs an activity that reminds your character of someone else?
Does your character prefer music or silence?
What is a topic your character wouldn't want to talk about?
#oc asks#OC stuff#sammy moors#is her name#the ask stuff#no one can stop me!!!#minor warning for graphic descriptions of violence
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About Davrin and his past (from the banter with Bellara) and more (SPOILERS)
Spoilers for the whole game!!
Davrin being the kind of person who believes he has an expiration death and should not get attached, only flirting and having flings, quick to start the flirting romance (one flirting choice and he already has the heart in the description)
"Thrill of the chase"
who calls himself a blade and believes he is ready to die at any moment and desperate for purpose
The way Davrin comes off is isolated, with purpose, slightly suicidal and harsh. In the banter with Bellara she asks a lot of questions about his Dalish clan (which he left because he felt constrained) and if he regrets leaving it:
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(I promise I will make a compilation video of all the dalish banter)
So the core of Davrin's character is purpose and he chose the hunter + grey warden because of it. This banter feels quite lonely, if I have to be honest, and in another banter scene he also says (if I remember correctly) that he does not visit his dalish clan (a part from his uncle). It almost feels like a sunk-cost-fallacy. From his first quest we know that he left his clan, ended up broke and could not go back so he started hunting monsters but he needed purpose.
The second core of Davrin's storyline is that sometimes when he talks about Assan he is talking about himself. Assan is, in his mind, a sharped blade (arrow) who needs to quickly learn how to fight to survive (and in some cutscenes Davrin brings as justification the fact that this is how he learnt as well, on his own and out of necessity). So the whole dialogue about "can the nature of something change" is essentially about him as well.
It starts to change with Assan of course, we see him actually get attached to ONE thing for the first time ever. How do we know? First of all, he did not seem particularly attached to the two trainers, but second, he also says so in his romance dialogue:
And when Davrin is about to die (archdemon) the one thing he thinks about is Assan ("Give Assan a hug for me"). So yes, "The thril of the chase" was just that. He was flirting, he wanted to keep things casual and then "his nature" (or more like: the nature related to the purpose he had given himself) started to change.
His character arc goes from a sharpened blade with no attachment and eager to die for a bigger purpose, to someone who does not want to die anymore, who literally wants domestic bliss.
Which is even more tragic because he is one of the two characters who can die (and will die depending on your choices), which lead you to this scene where he says:
Also I am pretty sure all the other romances say "I love you" during the game (I think Emmrich during his personal quest), or during the romance scene pre-final fight. Let me know if I am wrong! Davrin's "I love you" scene instead is the literal last scene before the final battle (the one after you rescue Neve/Bellara).
Davrin's last cutscene pre-fight instead is pretty explicit (i think the most explicit one after Taash) and is mainly a reassurance about surviving the battle and the future.
So YES I love Davrin. Great romance, A+, wish it had more scenes in the middle, wish we knew more about his Dalish clan, but at least there is enough space between the lines and work on fanfics!!
#davrin#i have many davrin feelings#assan#dragon age#veilguard spoilers#veilguard#best romance in the game imho#da
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Can I request a headcanon of whb king (plus any other characters you want) reacting to gn mc avoiding them for as long as she can because mc got dared to by some random demon
WHB kings' reaction to MC avoiding them because of a dare
⥠Masterlist âĄ
A/N: Hi! This was so fun to write since each king had a completelly different reaction ^^ Sorry for the long wait though t-t
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Oh, Satan doesn't like this at all
The moment he notices your suspiciously long absence, he's on the prowl
Where are you and why tf are you avoiding him?
He'll even send out Amy and his group to look for you and bring you to him
Hopefully he'll during his search find out about the dare
At least hopefully for you
Poor demon who dared you will find himself homeless after Satan in his demon form destroys his place
Once that's dealt with, the next time you go outisde, you come face to face with Satan, leaning back against his bike
"Talked to that mf. The dare's called off :)"
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Mammon notices that you haven't been around him much, but he just chalks it up to you being busy
He's okay with it, knowing that eventually you'll come back to him anyway
Besides, if you needed something, you'd surely call him
After finding out that it's a dare, he's also curious how long you'll be able to keep away from him
If he ever gets worried about you, he'll just send one of his nobles to check up on you
Once you're back to him, he's taking you out for a dinner to congratulate you on how long you lasted
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Leviathan knew from the beginning thanks to Foras
You don't even get to leave the Hades castle so it's easier for you to avoid him when you get a message from the devil who dared you that the dare is off
It doesn't take a genius to realise that the poor demon had been visited by His Majesty himself and forced to end your dare early
Most likely, if you video-called with him, he'll be gasping for air, hung by a noose
The next time you see Leviathan, he acts like nothing happened, but you can feel his piercing stare when you're not looking at him
He's most likely not sure how to punish you yet...
But once he does...
Oh boy, now comes the moment to avoid him for the sole sake of your survival
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Funny :)
You think you can avoid Beel? :)
I mean, technically you could do that by hanging around in the Abyssos castle, but even then you can't exactly avoid Beel
If Beel wants to see you, he'll come and see you
Doesn't matter where you are or what you're doing
Even if it means that he'll have to sneak through his own castle to escape Bael's wrath
And even more so, if he finds out about the dare...
Oops, he just reminded he meant to take you to this place and booked it in advance and can't cancel it
Sorry, guess you'll have to spend the whole month with him :)
I guess the rule with Beel is that the more you want him, the less he'll be around
(True story with my pulls for his cards tbh T-T)
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Belphie would probably realise that it's been a while since you were there when he woke up, but eh...
Maybe you're just busy doing your work
No sweat
That is until Beleth accidentally slips up about the dare
Oh?
Now that is something different
Prepare to start dreaming about him every night
That'll eventually make you come back...
And if not, don't worry...
Belphie's ability can bring you back anytime, so enjoy your time away from him before he decides this little game is over
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Keeping away from Asmo is honestly your day-to-day task, so I don't think there's much difference
That is until you realize that it's time for another annual king meeting
The real challenge becomes coming up with a good reason to excuse yourself from it
And all the nobles are helping you at this point
Sure, you could just not go, but Asmo might then leave the meeting to come and see you since he was so excited to meet you after so long
In the end Leviathan coems to save the day and hides you inside his coffin for as long as the need be
Phew
You're safe for another year
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To Lucifer, not seeing you for a long time is a good thing
It just means you're healthy and safe
But he does eventually start to miss you
And then Gamigin talks a bit too much and mentions that you've been avoiding Paradise Lost because of a dare
So whenever you need medical assistance one of the nobles has to do a house call
...
A house call?
That sounds unsanitary
Who even knows what germs and bacteria you might catch
Lucifer better make his way over to you for a surprise visit to make sure you're doing well
And no apples can save you from this doctor
#what in hell is bad#what in âhellâ is bad?#whb satan#whb mammon#whb leviathan#whb beelzebub#whb belphegor#whb asmodeus#whb lucifer
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Okay, I actually really like this. And I can say why.
"But Dana isn't it hypocritical to Like Lunar's 'villain arc' while disliking Nexus's?"
Not really. Because what Lunar is doing is consistent with his character. Which is, entirely selfish motivations as he has always had before, and I'll explain Lunar's motivations and why he makes a better compelling villain arc. And who knows, maybe Lunar will rush back and say he's sorry after one or two episodes when Nexus didn't.
But Nexus/N!Moon grieving over someone he loved, everyone assuming he's evil and them making a heel turn into 'irredeemable evil' I didn't like because it was contradictory to the past year we spent with N!Moon and unintentionally felt like it villainized grieving in an ugly way. And I've expressed the dislike of All of Nexus's worst fears coming true. He believes his family doesn't understand, they treat him like villain immediately. He thinks he's easily replaceable and not as talented as the Old Moon. Old Moon comes back, replaces him, is accepted immediately and was proven to be intellectually superior to N!Moon. He thinks he's broken that he's beyond repair and can't be fixed. Earth gave up on him really quickly despite being aware of his coping mechanisms (lashing out) (even before the "collateral damage" thing) Ruin lied and manipulated him and killed Solar. Nexus never wanted to be manipulated again.... D!Sun put the plans in place that he was the perfect pawn in an interdimensional sacrifice to get the outcome he wanted. Nexus wanted his family to join him and understand him. No one understood him and he died at the hands of his own brother.
Nexus died with all his worst fears and nightmares confirmed true. It's honestly tragic and horrible.
NOw.... Lunar. Getting into this little bean. Has a far more compelling reason to be corrupted by Negative star power. That is consistent with his character and just doesn't replace Lunar with... Lexus or something.
So Lunar was just told recently by Taurus and Gemini, that he has reached the precipice of his training and neither will train him anymore. With his mental block on his trauma and Eclipse and just apathetic to everything, he can't tap into his emotions or power. Understandably, Lunar is frustrated by this and feels no one is listening to him and feels his partner is being demeaning (they're not. And it's not about him. But Lunar is to selfish to get that.)
People often don't understand that Gemini does not try to be intentionally demeaning to Lunar. They do not have human emotions like we do, or even the animatronics do. They operate at a different level beyond our human comprehension, So I don't place Astrals into mortality boxes. And Lunar, is still a very childish and selfish character, and seems to not understand their partner. Even if they do like them a whole lot. They just don't understand them at a fundamental level. It's hard to have an emotional connection to someone who doesn't have human emotions, (or who is just starting to feel emotions in small doses but that's just a theory) and Lunar does not have the patience or emotional maturity to deal with someone who operates like that.
So Rez puts it out there for Lunar to get stronger then they are willing to train him and SO OF COURSE Lunar would jump at that because he feels infantilized and has felt that way by his partner for a long time. Keep it in mind, Gemini does not do this intentionally, and makes this clear to Lunar MANY TIMES over the entire course of the year they have been interacting.
Not to mention, Sun killing Nexus disturbed something across dimensions. It's as I said when Nexus first turned to the dark side. It's like all Moon's destiny is to inherently be doomed by ambition. Lunar included in that. Lunar following in Nexus's footsteps. Because those who don't know their history are doomed to repeat it. And Lunar is the prime example. And this is horrible. Maybe it's hypocritical of me to like Lunar's heel turn into a Sasuke arc. But this is on a path of destiny that needs to break. And that's why I think I find it a bit more compelling from a character motivation and writing stand point. So. Yes. Lunar abandoning his family when they need him. Horray!!!
I think I just like it because it is consistent with all of Lunar's characterization up to this point. And because he did not care or know what was going on with Nexus, he will get corrupted by the NSP too. Who knows, maybe Lunar will gain a new found sympathy for Nexus knowing how Dark Star Power fucks with your head and insecurities.
#tsams#laes#full disclosure i was drinking when I typed this so the second half might sound less coherent then the first half#danachan's rants#Sun and Moon show#Lunar and Earth show
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I really love this post.
Talking about the implicit harms and toxicity within this Era of Internet Fandom fucking bangs.
There are so many layers of non-indulgence on the part of fans that create this "death of the author" bubble where the themes are melted into the shape of varying crude enigmatic desires.
It's very bizarre the scale of how much of it potentially isn't just ignorance, but a choice to ignore implication too. A very harmful thought that seems to be able to come from all forms of identities & fandom is the idea "I need this".
I need them to be gay, (Fujo Territory, and Toxic BL or GL)
I need them to be white, (White)
I need them to be in pain,
(sensationalized feeling externalized via the art of a character without thought of the contextual reality of what the art may represent to others. [Drawing young characters being bloodied, centering ones venting around depicting a character of another race being tormented, or further brutalizing a character tastelessly.]
and so on.
This idea of needing these characters in these ways and these ways showing themselves to be in demand for a fair share of a fandom's population genuinely is several studies and conversations to be had.
I say this with the intention of not coming off as pessimistic, but I do wonder if there will ever be a time when mediums, and media placed in this category of digital entertainment will be something communally more mature on a broader scale as the people who care about what other generations have deemed as "time wasting" art become more important in facilitating the safe spaces and environments in which this art is discussed and held.
Digital Communal Responsibility. Stronger Social Contracts.
There are so many social issues to worry about before we can really even consider getting there, but I have hope in my heart we will somehow.
It's too easy to ignore the task of actually indulging the meaning of art. Such a growing form of stagnation is so dangerous.
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Thematic Questions
do you know what your reaction to the media you consume means within the reality of your identity as it intersects with others?
Where do you think an artist's artistic intent comes from?
did it come from a healthy or unhealthy place?
how might your headcanon relatively align or contradict the health state of their art?
does your headcanon come from a healthy or unhealthy place?
Is the way you indulge art amongst fandom and community healthy?
how & why?
This isn't a "put a shirt on" thing. Do your conclusions feel right to you? I can only ask that you explore that for yourself as your ideas surrounding art grow alongside you as a person.......
again SUPER good post from zzxid. They constructed such a good point in such a good way and I appreciate people who can use words like this.
I genuinely think Mouthwashing fandom is a good example on how real life misogyny is very wired on people brains and influenced how they engage with fictional misogyny.
You have a story about a woman being assaulted and telling a man he trusted but being dismissed because he is friends with the attacker, and people fixate on shipping her with either of those me.
You have a story about how men that downplay their male friends violence, assume neutrality is the safer option, unintentionally help create an environment that's unsafe to vulnerable people, at a risk becoming a victim themselves. And people make it about toxic yaoi.
You have a character kill herself because she didn't want birth the child of her abuser. And people make AUs where she happily keep the baby.
Misogyny isn't just "I hate this women", it's also downplaying their trauma, defending those who caused it, and reducing them to mothers or wives against their wished under this idea of what womanhood is about.
I don't think we can separate fandom misogyny from it's real world influence, not yet.
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ASL BROTHERS WITH A SHY S/O
WARNINGS: GENDER NOT SPECIFIED + NOT PROOFREAD
CHARACTERS: Luffy + Ace + Sabo
NOTES: Do Luffy haters exist? Itâs a dumb question, yesâbut Iâm genuinely curious. Heâs so cute and dumb, I find it hard to not love him.
LUFFY
Luffy wouldnât really âgetâ shyness in the conventional sense. But hereâs the thing about Luffy: heâs all about accepting people as they are, no questions asked. He treats you with the same bright-eyed, wide-grinned enthusiasm he shows everyone. The idea of you needing to be more outgoing wouldnât even cross his mind because, to him, youâre already perfect as you are. Shyness? Never heard of it. Just pass the meat, please.
Now, Luffyâs approach to social interactions is, well, 100% Luffy. He doesnât really adapt his wild and carefree style to match anyone elseâs comfort levels. If you're quiet and reserved, thatâs coolâLuffy just goes on living life at full volume like itâs another Tuesday on the Sunny.
At first, you might be left wondering how in the seven seas youâre going to survive the endless hurricane of chaos that follows this rubbery captain around. But soon, and without realizing it, you start to find that his reckless antics and headfirst approach to life are... kind of charming. Sure, itâs like living next door to a tornado, but itâs a tornado that makes you laugh until your sides hurt and never lets you get too deep into your own thoughts.
Whatâs funny is that while he doesnât actively try to make you feel more comfortable, he ends up doing it anyway. Itâs his Luffy magic. You find yourself smiling more often, your shyness loosening its grip bit by bit as he does dumb stuff and throws himself into trouble that only Luffy would consider fun.
Heâll walk up to you, grin stretching from ear to ear, holding out some bizarre, questionably edible snack and say, âYou gotta try this!â And just like that, the nerves you felt melt awayânot because heâs making an effort to make you feel at ease, but simply because heâs himself.
And sure, sometimes his energy is a lot. Weâre talking sprinting-across-decks, yelling-about-meat kind of âa lot.â But in the middle of all that noise, you come to realize that you feel safer and more at ease when youâre around him. Why? Because Luffy has this way of making everything fun and natural, and soon enough, that includes you too.
Before long, your shyness isnât something you worry about around him; itâs just another thing Luffy accepts without blinking, like itâs the most normal thing in the world. And in his eyes? It is.
Itâs cute because you two really are like the sun and the moon, with Luffy as the blazing, never-stopping sun, and you being the more reserved, quiet moon. Itâs like a cosmic duoâheâs all light and energy, and youâre the calm, cool reflection of it all. You balance each other out in the weirdest, most wonderful way.
And when people catch wind of the fact that Luffy is dating someoneâlet alone someone as shy as youâitâs like watching a cartoon characterâs eyes bug out of their head. Yeah, theyâre not wrong to be surprised, but Luffy doesnât care. Heâs already busy thinking about whatâs next on the agenda, probably involving meat or some kind of treasure hunt.
Luffy is anything but shy. He could probably talk to a rock and think itâs the best conversation heâs had all day. So when it comes to affection, heâs not exactly one to shy away from it. He might not be the clingiest partner out thereâheâs not going to be hanging off you like a koala (okay, maybe sometimes)âbut you can bet heâs there, always.
Whether itâs randomly giving you a hug in or tossing his arm around your shoulder like itâs no big deal, heâs just Luffyâand that means showing affection wherever and whenever he feels like it, no matter whoâs watching. Basically, heâs like a âhereâs my arm, itâs yours nowâ kind of guy.
While Luffy doesnât exactly get what makes you shy, heâs surprisingly good at picking up on your feelings. If youâre feeling anxious, or if youâre shrinking back into your shell a little bit, Luffy has this unbelievable ability to sense when you need a change of pace. Without even thinking about it, heâll grab your hand and drag you off on some wild adventure, just to get your mind off things.
He doesnât even need a reasonâhe just knows that you could use a distraction, and heâs the perfect person to provide it. Besides, that just gives him more time to spend with you! And, of course, he might offer you one of his beloved snacks or a full meal if youâre feeling off. Seriously, do you know how big that is? Luffy parting with his food is like a miracle in itself, so if heâs offering it to you, you better believe youâre special.
And letâs talk about the food thing for a sec. Do you even realize how big of a deal it is that Luffy shares his food with you? Like, do you know how many times heâs turned down offering a bite of his meat to anyone? Probably never. So when he hands you a piece of his prized food, you know itâs a huge honor. Weâre talking sacred territory here.
If you ever doubted your place in Luffyâs heart, just remember: he shares his food with you. Thatâs a level of trust and affection that not even the grandest feast can outdo. Trust me, youâve got a special place in his world, and itâs right next to the meat and maybe a little bit of the chaos.
Luffyâs naturally the type of guy whoâd include you in absolutely everythingâbecause why wouldnât he? To him, youâre part of the crew, part of his world, and that means heâs going to drag you into every single bit of it.
Youâd be minding your own business, maybe sitting quietly with your book or trying to sneak in a nap, when suddenlyâBAM! Luffy's in front of you, grinning like a madman, already talking about the next big adventure or game that everyoneâs playing. âCâmon, join us!â heâd say, and before you could protest, heâs already tossing you into the mix.
Itâs not that heâs forcing you to join, thoughâLuffy just has this way of making you feel like you should be there, without ever putting you on the spot. His carefree, inclusive attitude makes it feel like the natural thing to do. You never feel pressure; you just feel... valued. Like you belong, whether youâre quietly cheering from the sidelines or joining in with your own brand of awkward enthusiasm.
Itâs like Luffyâs energy is so contagious that you canât help but want to be part of whatever insane thing heâs cooking up that day, even if itâs just watching him eat his weight in food and making random, nonsensical decisions.
If anyone ever crossed the line with youâteased you, made you uncomfortable, or said something that got under your skinâLuffy would flip the script faster than you can blink. That goofy, carefree grin would disappear in an instant, replaced by a rare, uncharacteristically serious expression.
Suddenly, heâs standing right in front of you like a human shield, ready to take down anyone who dared upset you. Heâs usually a chaotic force of nature, but mess with his loved ones, and thatâs when you see a side of him that is all about protecting you.
He wouldnât hesitate to confront the person, his voice firm and unwavering. âHey! Thatâs not cool! You donât mess with my crew!â Heâs not one for subtlety or second-guessing, so youâd know right away that Luffyâs on your side. If someoneâs being rude or making you feel small, heâll make sure they know theyâve messed with the wrongggggg person.
The crewâs used to this by nowâbecause Luffy, despite his childish nature, would go to the ends of the earth to defend the people he cares about. Youâd feel like the most important person in the world in that moment because, in his eyes, you are.
Luffyâs loyalty is on another level entirely. Once heâs decided he cares about someone, theyâre inâno questions, no conditions, just pure, unfiltered loyalty. If youâre lucky enough to be someone Luffy loves, youâd know it in every grin, in every spontaneous gesture, and in every single, joyfully shouted âLetâs go!â Youâd never have to second-guess where you stand with him, because Luffyâs affections are as clear as day, as honest and unwavering as the sea he dreams of conquering.
So whether youâre officially part of his crew or not, in his mind, youâre always one of them, and heâd tell anyone whoâll listen, âYeah, theyâre with me!â with a pride thatâd make your heart swell.
The best part? Luffy would constantly invite you to tag along on whatever wild journey or ridiculous stunt heâs about to pull. Thereâd be no hesitation; itâd be, âHey! Letâs go on an adventure!â as if going on an impromptu quest was as simple as taking a stroll to the market. Itâs almost like Luffy has this unspoken rule: every exciting, crazy, fun thing has to be experienced with you.
From treasure hunts that end up in unexpected fights with sea kings to races through bustling ports (where he definitely has no idea where heâs running but is laughing the whole time), Luffy wants you there, right in the middle of it all. Youâd probably sigh at the thought of jumping headfirst into another unpredictable situation, but Luffyâs enthusiasm is like a gravitational pullâitâs impossible to resist.
And thank goodness for that, because your timid self wouldnât stand a chance at taking the lead in any of these wild endeavors. Luckily, Luffyâs the type to charge forward, dragging you along by the hand with zero doubts and zero plans. He makes all the decisions for both of you, which, sure, sometimes means ending up lost on an island full of very angry, very large monkeys because, âThey looked friendly!â
Youâd feel a mix of exasperation and endearment at his antics. He doesnât realize it, but his willingness to be the fearless leaderâeven if his plans are sometimes made with the strategic prowess of a rubber chickenâtakes the pressure off you. You donât have to stress over decisions or worry about whether youâre doing the right thing, because Luffyâs already ten steps ahead (probably literally sprinting) and dragging you along with a confidence that borders on reckless.
And honestly? Thatâs part of the charm. His âplansâ might be half-baked and a little foolish, but he makes up for it by being completely and unapologetically himself.
Youâd find yourself smiling more than you ever expected, getting swept up in the whirlwind that is Luffy, and realizing that being with him means never feeling alone, even if youâre quiet or shy.
His laughter, his outbursts, and his impulsive decisions would all become things you cherish, because with him leading the way, life feels a little less scary and a lot more exciting.
ACE
Ace is all warmth and energy, like a bonfire on a chilly night, and heâd go out of his way to make sure you feel comfortable in his presence. Despite his natural tendency for excitement and spontaneity, heâd be mindful of your shyness, making a conscious effort to dial down the volume when needed.
Youâd catch him lowering his voice a bit, softening his laughter, or even sitting a little closer with a reassuring grin. His laid-back nature would do wonders for your anxiety, melting it away bit by bit like ice under the sun. Heâd take a more casual, playful approach when heâs with you, balancing his liveliness with a kind of gentle attentiveness that makes your heart feel at ease.
Ace has a knack for starting conversations, even if the topic is completely random. Heâd sense your hesitance and jump in without skipping a beat. âDid I ever tell you about the time I tried to cook for the crew and accidentally set a whole forest on fire?â heâd start, eyes twinkling as he watches your reaction.
His stories are always ridiculousâstories of clumsy mishaps, epic pranks gone wrong, or that one time he fell asleep mid-battle. Youâd find yourself laughing in spite of yourself, the tension in your shoulders easing as you realize heâs making himself the butt of the joke, just to make you feel more at ease. Heâd keep talking until he sees that spark of amusement in your eyes, and then keep going, his smile growing wider every time you giggle.
And Aceâs teasing? Oh, heâd be a master of that fine line between making you laugh and making you blush. Heâd lean in, smirking just enough to be charming, and say, âWhatâs this? A smile? I knew it was in there somewhere.â His playful comments would come with a wink and a laugh, just enough to make your face warm, but never enough to make you feel like youâre being put on the spot.
If he ever saw you growing quiet or noticed that hint of panic in your eyes, heâd immediately back off, switching to a softer tone and throwing in a quick âIâm just messing with yaâ followed by that disarming grin of his.
Ace would be incredibly in tune with your reactions, watching for the tiniest signs that youâre feeling overwhelmed. The moment he picks up on it, heâd change gearsâmaybe suggesting a quiet spot on deck where you could sit together and watch the stars, or offering to take a walk to get some fresh air. Heâd brush off the seriousness with a light, âHey, itâs just us. No pressure, alright?â The way he says it makes you feel safe, like itâs just you and him against the world, no expectations or worries allowed.
Ace is the definition of a warm hug in human form, so being a tactile person comes naturally to him. But when it comes to you, heâd show an impressive amount of restraintânot an easy feat for someone whoâd usually throw an arm around a friend without thinking twice. Well, youâre not just his friend but his lover, obviouslyâbut what Iâm getting at us that heâs a pretty affectionate guy.
Heâd start small, easing you into it with light touches: a friendly pat on the shoulder when you share a joke, a playful ruffle of your hair that would leave you smiling and maybe a little flustered. Youâd catch the subtle glances heâd shoot you afterward, as if heâs silently checking, Was that okay? Did that make you uncomfortable? Itâs endearing how heâs so in tune with your comfort level, his natural affection turned into a gentle dance of patience and care.
As time went on and your confidence around him grew, Ace would start to introduce more meaningful touches. Heâd sneak in side hugs when youâre sitting together, leaning into you with that easygoing smile of his that made your heart race. And when the day finally came that you leaned into him on your own, whether it was out of exhaustion or just because you felt safe, the soft, proud look on his face would be priceless.
Ace would make a big deal out of it in the quietest way possible, his hand finding yours in a reassuring squeeze as if to say, Hey, look at you, being brave. Eventually, heâd graduate to full-on snuggling when you were comfortable, and the first time he wrapped you in his arms and pulled you close, youâd know just how deeply he cared.
And when social situations become too muchâbecause letâs face it, Ace has a lot of friends and a magnetic personality that draws people inâheâd be the first to notice if youâre starting to feel overwhelmed.
In those moments, heâd spring into action without making it obvious. Heâd tell a ridiculously over-the-top story, one that would steal the spotlight from everyone else and have the whole roomâs attention fixed on him, leaving you a moment to breathe.
Ace would always throw himself into being the distraction, whether it meant cracking jokes or reenacting a failed stunt that ended with him pretending to trip over his own feet. Heâd shoot you a quick wink in the middle of it, as if to say, See? Iâve got you.
Itâs not that he wanted to be the center of attentionâokay, maybe a little, but only when itâs for you.
Heâd take on the role of court jester, chaos-maker, or even reluctant hero if it meant taking the pressure off you for a while. If anyone questioned it, heâd brush it off with a laugh and a shrug, all while keeping an eye on you to make sure you were okay.
And if things really got too much, Ace wouldnât hesitate to steer you away from the noise altogether, leaning in close and saying, âLetâs get outta here for a bit, yeah?â Heâd lead you somewhere quieter, a hand on your arm or fingers interlaced with yours, the simple touch grounding you as you walked.
Youâd both end up somewhere peaceful, maybe under the stars or by a flickering campfire, where heâd wrap an arm around your shoulder and say, âYou donât have to explain. Just take your time.â And you would, with the steady thump of his heartbeat right next to yours, knowing heâd take on the world just to make sure you felt comfortable and safe.
Ace would be your number one cheerleader, hyped beyond belief over every little victory you achieved. You managed to say something in a group conversation? Heâd beam at you like you just solved world peace. âLook at you go! Youâre amazing!â heâd shout, probably a bit louder than necessary, with that signature grin that lights up his entire face.
If you reached out to touch his arm or, heaven forbid, initiated a hug, thereâd be a solid five minutes of him staring at you in delighted disbelief before breaking out into an excited, âDid you justâ? You did! You did!â
What you might not notice is that whenever you step even half a toe out of your comfort zone, Ace is in the background punching the air with all the subtlety of an over-caffeinated kid at a birthday party.
It doesnât matter if itâs a tiny thing, like making eye contact with someone new, or a big step like saying a few words in front of the crewâAce is celebrating it like you just discovered the One Piece itself.
He might look a bit unhinged to anyone passing by, but heâs never cared about that. Youâre his person, and your wins are his wins. Heâs just out here being the proudest guy alive, punching invisible foes and mouthing, Thatâs my partner!
And the way he looks at you? Itâs like youâre the most priceless treasure in the world, and not just in the fleeting, pirate-wants-your-gold way. No, Aceâs gaze is full of warmth and genuine awe, the kind that makes you feel like youâre wrapped in a blanket of sunshine.
When you speak, whether itâs a confident statement or a hesitant mumble, Ace is all ears. His eyes would fix on you with this almost comically serious expression, nodding along like youâre revealing some ancient, life-altering secret.
You could point to the sky and say, âThatâs the sky,â and heâd respond with a deep, earnest nod and a wide grin, âExactly! I love that you noticed!â The rest of the crew might shake their heads and mutter things like, âHere they go again,â but Ace doesnât care. If it matters to you, it matters to himâsimple as that.
It doesnât matter how mundane your observation is or how shyly you say it; to Ace, every word is golden. Heâd hang on every syllable as if you were weaving a tale worthy of a bardâs song. Youâd catch him repeating things you said back to you later, just to show heâd remembered, saying things like, âOh yeah, like you said the other day, the sky really was a perfect blue.â
Itâs almost ridiculous, but thatâs Aceâheâd make you feel like every tiny thing you did was extraordinary, because in his eyes, it truly is.
SABO
Sabo is the calm breeze compared to the whirlwinds that are Luffy and Ace, which makes him the perfect blend of approachable and comforting.
With his natural ease and warm, diplomatic demeanor, youâd find yourself feeling more at peace around him sooner than youâd expect. Saboâs the kind of person who could have a conversation with anyone, but when heâs with you, youâd feel like youâre the only one in the world that matters.
Heâs just got this knack for making everything feel safe, like heâs a sturdy anchor in a storm. If you ever started to feel overwhelmed, Sabo would be the first to notice, with a quiet attentiveness that doesnât scream Iâm watching you but more like Iâm here if you need me.
Heâd be a master of subtlety, paying close attention to what made you nervous and what helped you open up, all without making it seem like he was analyzing you. Youâd catch him making mental notes when you shifted uncomfortably or lit up at something specific. Heâs probably like, âWrite that down, write that down!â in his head.
And heâd use those observations to make your interactions more comfortable. If he noticed that certain topics or big crowds made you anxious, heâd steer conversations towards lighter things or find a reason to take a quiet walk somewhere less crowded.
Sabo would never rush you into sharing more than you were ready for. He understands that trust is built slowly, like adding logs to a fire, not dumping gasoline on it and hoping for the best.
Sabo would show his affection in the most considerate ways, taking into account what youâd find comforting rather than overwhelming. That being said, grand and dramatic gestures arenât his style when it comes to you; heâd save those for his other acts of rebellion.
With you, heâd stick to smaller, more intimate actions. Heâd brush his fingers across yours before holding your hand, always making sure it was welcome. Heâd lean in a little closer when youâre talking, eyes fixed on you with that soft, attentive gaze of his that makes you feel like you have all the time in the world.
Thereâd be moments when heâd reach out with a light touch on your arm, or just the simple press of his shoulder against yours when you sat side by side, enough to let you know he was there but never too much to make you uncomfortable.
Itâs like he has a sixth sense for what was just the right amount of closeness. And if you ever looked unsure or nervous, Saboâs eyes would catch yours, full of warmth and encouragement, like he was silently saying, Take your time, Iâm not going anywhere.
The patience heâd show would be unmatched; you could almost hear him mentally cheering you on even if you were just picking your words slowly or taking a deep breath before saying something important.
And the way heâd support you? Subtle but powerful. If you ever found yourself second-guessing or fumbling, heâd quietly step in to help redirect the conversation or offer a reassuring comment. âI think thatâs a great point,â heâd say with genuine enthusiasm, giving you that extra boost of confidence.
And when youâd catch him watching you speak, the look in his eyes would always be one of admirationânever judgment, never pressure, just pure, patient support. And whether itâs a simple chat or a quiet walk together, Saboâs presence would be your reminder that youâre valued, seen, and cherished, just as you are.
When it came to conversations, Sabo would be your guy for deep, meaningful talks, but with a healthy dose of humor to keep things light. Heâd pick the coziest, quietest corner on the ship or at a cafĂŠ, leaning in with a thoughtful smile and saying, âAlright, you ready to hear some top-secret stories about Ace and Luffyâs greatest flops?â And heâd be off, recounting tales of Luffy trying to eat something he really, really shouldnât have or Aceâs legendary nap times that ended in near-disaster.
His stories are designed not just to make you laugh, but to remind you that even these larger-than-life brothers were and still are total dorks sometimes. And before you know it, youâre easing into sharing a few of your own stories, prompted by his gentle encouragement and the safety his presence provided.
If there was ever a moment where you hinted at wanting to join in on an activity or step outside your comfort zone, Sabo would light up like someone just told him there was free cake on deck. But instead of jumping up and down and looking crazy, Saboâs celebration would be the dignified, internal kind.
Picture a boardroom in his mind filled with 10 tiny Sabos all jumping out of their chairs, high-fiving each other, and throwing confetti in the air. On the outside, heâd just offer you that calm, reassuring grin and a simple, âYouâve got this. And if not, weâll laugh about it later, yeah?â
Heâd be your biggest silent cheerleader, always ready with a patient hand to guide you or a subtle nudge if you needed it. If you wanted to join in on a game or join a conversation but hesitated, Sabo would seamlessly include you, making it feel natural and not like he was pointing out your shyness.
Heâd say things like, âHey, I think Y/N would be perfect for thisâwhat do you think?â and then shoot you a wink that says, See? Not so bad, right? And when you took that first step, whether it was a comment or a hesitant laugh at a joke, Saboâs inner cheering squad would be losing their collective minds.
So while Ace might be punching the air and Luffy would probably shout, âYou did it!â at full volume, Sabo would play it coolâat least on the outside. But donât be fooled. The minute he seeâs you trying something new or making a move outside your comfort zone, those 10 tiny Sabos in his head would be throwing a full-on carnival, complete with fireworks and dancing.
And heâd just keep giving you that look that said, Youâre amazing, and Iâm so proud of you. Because to him, youâre always worth celebrating, no matter what.
If thereâs one thing Sabo doesnât tolerate, itâs someone messing with the people he cares about. So if he spotted you feeling uncomfortable or noticed someone trying to be intimidating, heâd swoop in with the subtlety of a master diplomat. Sabo wouldnât make a scene, but instead, heâd redirect the situation like an absolute pro.
Maybe heâd throw out a well-timed joke, ask a question that shifts the focus, or suddenly develop an urgent need for your opinion on something random, like, âHey, didnât you say you know a lot about⌠apples?â The offender would be left blinking, and youâd find yourself in a new conversation before you even realized what happened. Crisis averted, all thanks to Saboâs suave social maneuvering.
And then thereâs Saboâs sweeter sideâhis covert operation of affection. He knows that grand, dramatic proclamations can sometimes make you want to dive head-first into the nearest bush, so heâs perfected the art of subtle, heartfelt gestures.
Heâd leave little handwritten notes tucked in places he knows youâll find, maybe in your favorite book or slipped under your plate at breakfast. Each note would be filled with the kind of genuine, thoughtful words that would make your heart do an embarrassing little flip. Theyâd say things like, I know youâre stronger than you think, and I canât wait for the world to see it, too, or The stars were beautiful last night, but not as much as seeing you smile today.
And donât even get started on the letters. Oh, the letters. Sabo would write you these intricate, beautifully crafted notes that read like they came straight from the heart of a poet whoâs just returned from a victorious battle.
He could have just finished a day of intense Revolutionary Army missions, covered in dust and exhaustion, but youâd still get a note that starts with, Hey, you. Iâm thinking about you, and ends with some metaphor about how your presence makes the world brighter, even when heâs knee-deep in chaos.
Youâd find trinkets, tooâmaybe a small charm he found that reminded him of you or a pressed flower from somewhere he thought was pretty. Itâs the little things that would make your day and remind you that, no matter what chaos heâs wrapped up in with the Revolutionary Army, youâre always on his mind. And when youâd look up at him, cheeks flushed from finding yet another one of his notes or small gifts, Sabo would just grin that charming, lopsided grin and say, âDid you find it? Good. I meant every word.â
Heâs protective, thoughtful, and romantic in a way that feels like itâs tailored just for you. And even if heâs balancing the weight of revolutions and strategic plans, Sabo makes sure you know that youâre not just part of his lifeâyouâre the best part.
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I remember reading in one of your blog entries (years ago??) that in the new book you were writing, the main character's *sister* had cancer. Does that mean that Alice was originally the main character of Long Live Evil? Was she going to go into the book to save Rae, instead of Rae going in to save herself?
How extremely kind of you to remember!
No, that was actually a YA murder mystery that I wrote while ill, revised while recovering, and sent out into the world where it died on submission. (Which means we sent it out to about 12 editors and the editor either said no, or said yes and took it to acquisitions - a group of people at the publisher including sales and marketing - and acquisitions said no.)
One editor told me she really wanted and really tried to buy it. Another person who worked in publishing (and has since changed jobs, or I wouldnât share this) said the response at her acquisitions was - if you like this writer, find the next her (implications about health and youth were made).
I was terrified my agent was going to ditch me too, but she said âWeâll sell that one day, for now letâs write the next thing.â
I remember another writer telling me she missed my work that wasnât a tie-in, and I felt ashamed to tell her it wasnât that I wasnât writing other things - it was that I couldnât publish them.
The tie-ins meanwhile were paying the bills (they still are tbh!) and I was and remain so grateful for them. But I also really loved writing them - especially my Sabrina tie-ins, you donât forget the first, and it reminded me I want to write horror and poly one day - and how they got me to love and sympathise with so many fandoms.
I see the burnout of caregivers all around me, and I wanted to write the story of one. But maybe I also wanted to take a step back from cancer. I didnât think I did, at the time. I had a whole lot of things I tried writing before Long Live Evil, and I think some of them were really good. One of my critique partners gave me a lipstick with the same name as someone in the murder mystery. There was a romance novel another critique partner said was her favourite thing Iâd ever written. But none had someone with cancer at the heart of the story.
And even though Rae isnât much like me, maybe I had to start there. You canât make real magic using someone elseâs liver. Maybe I had to wait to be brave enough to use my own liver.
I do get requests for advice on how to cope with rejection of your writing, and I always worried I didnât have anything else to say, but I suppose my example says - if you can, (and I know itâs hard, you feel so terrible at writing and so useless) (and you love the work youâve done so much and you donât see a way forward to loving the next thing) (but still, if you possibly can) write the next thing.
Even if the first thing sells, youâll want the next thing one day. Writing the next thing is more writing practise, so itâll make you better. Write the next thing.
Ultimately Iâm really glad Long Live Evil was my comeback book. I think it needed to be. It took the time it took.
But maybe it was a shade of that past book (where the heroineâs sister with cancer was six, so not much like any of the Time of Iron characters) that made me think of the YA version of this book, which I always had in my mind as something I was intentionally hewing away from - a more straightforward book, a book that might have sold better - in which shy reader Alice was the hero. Sheâs the one with the suggestive hero name - Alice through the looking glass - the heroine looks, and the more projectable-upon personality. Sheâd get called annoying less often (though still some, because sheâs a girl), partly because she is (with love, Rae knows Iâm right) a genuinely less annoying person. Much kinder, much sweeter, and much better at in-depth reading! Her sister being in trouble wouldâve been a backstory, a catalyst point, and - youâre totally right - a great motivation for her to get the Flower. Saving a family member is a much more sympathetic and heroic motivation than saving yourself and one I do love (the Hunger Games, Labyrinth, Mahyâs the Changeover, and I write it a lot!). I think Snarky While Tragically Dying Rae wouldâve been a pretty popular side character, too. I think it wouldâve been a good book! Just not mine.
I love your question because I love thinking about POV, and all the decisions that are the building blocks of a story. To me, the Alice centric Time of Iron is a version that exists. As are several versions of the Lia centric Time of Iron. And versions centring other characters exist to me, too. (Eric, absolutely.)
Speaking of POV musing, I think Rahela the wicked stepsister featured more in the musical than the book. If the Time of Iron series ever became a TV show (and at this point in time I think Iâd rather a movie because it wouldnât⌠get cancelledâŚ) and I got to write it (donât know why I wouldâŚ) I would start with the beginnings for three characters about to go on a journey to somewhere strange to them: Key in the Cauldron, Rae in the hospital, and Vasilisa in the icelands. There are so many possibilities! And I really wanted the sense that there were so many possibilities, too.
But I wanted the chronically ill one to be the centre of the story, and for it to be her villain origin story, and to ask a lot of questions (hence a lot of villains!) about who gets villainised and why. And I thought hers, to my mind, would be the most fun of all the possible stories.
So thatâs the one I made. But Long Live Evil has a lot of origins. Thank you for remembering one of them! I donât think I wouldâve dared tell the story, if things hadnât worked out for me (so far, fingers crossed).
And I also tell it to be clear my publisher was taking a RISK with me and Long Live Evil, and I really appreciate that, and Iâm so happy itâs worked out for them (again so far, early days, fingers crossed, etc).
I hope some writers - whether in the process of submission, rejection or making the choices that are the building blocks of story - find this helpful, and some readers find it interesting.
Let this be one of the universes in which your story is told.
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