#cos I have it posting 29 times a day all the time forever rn…. but if I run out of queue maybe I’ll swap to like. 6 and 12 hours or s/t idk

[candycryptids]

Teehee the whole, everything being real hectic for like 3 days (four? When did it become Friday???) means my Que miiiight just run out on me. Yaaay? I’ll probs slow it down once it runs out/adjust post timings or somethib =v=

[michpat6]

20 Questions

I was tagged by my wonderful friends @novantinuum and @wanderingnightingale to participate in this ask game! thanks for the tags 🥹🥹

1. How many works do you have on AO3?

The number says 81 but that’s because I have a series version of aftermath from when it was supposed to be just loosely connected one-shots, before it spiraled into the monster it became. I kept it up along with the chapter-by-chapter version because I had people following along with the story that way, and I didn’t want to get rid of my very first comments on ao3 by deleting them.

Taking those out of the equation, I only have 29 🤣

2. What's your total AO3 word count?

With the series version of aftermath, 486,278. Without it, 380,218. Either way, holy shit.

3. What fandoms do you write for?

My main one is the Legend of Zelda, obviously, but I also dabble in Attack on Titan, Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen (wips only rn lmao), Final Fantasy XVI, and even Batman!

4. What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

1. cost of living (747)

2. aftermath (716)

3. that parting need not last forever (it’s dangerous to go alone) (605)

4. with every drop of rain singin’ (450)

5. trying (358)

these numbers are crazy to me I haven’t looked at my stats in FOREVER!

the fifth one, “trying”, is so funny to me because it’s technically chapter five of “aftermath”, coming from the series version way back in 2020 when I was only in my sixth day of writing fanfic. I don’t know what possessed me back then that I was able to write five chapters in six days (possibly the small word counts and my freshman year of college being zoom university LOL) but I did it!

5. Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?

Yes, though I never really say much other than a “thank you for reading and commenting!”

I sometimes wish I could be like other authors and spark conversations in my responses, but I never know what to say other than the thank yous! I’m much more verbose in dms/discord servers 😂

6. What's the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

either my newest zelda fic, avatar, or a thing that doesn’t change with time.

immortal beedle is weird, thoughc because it’s not angsty in the sense that it’s all that sad, it’s angsty because of the Implications.

7. What's the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

this is a tough one, because so many have happy endings! I think the happiest is tied between my post-totk fic, something borrowed, and with every drop of rain singin’, where link rescues zelda from the calamity but she has amnesia after.

8. Do you get hate on fics?

I’ve only ever gotten three instances of it, but one of those times was someone connecting evil zelink to communism and covid vaccines for some strange reason?? I still don’t know what the hell that was about 💀

I tend to just delete any “hate” comments from my inbox but keep them on the fic itself (except for the communism person because what, though I have them screenshotted to laugh at because it’s so bizarre), because I don’t like to erase what anyone’s said.

9. Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

I do! It tends to be on the, uh, rougher side, because I’ve grown tired of soft fluffy lovemaking in fics, but when it needs to be soft and sweet I can do that as well 😆 the only instance where I’ve written smut with the intention of not being sexy is my chainsaw man fic, ignorance is bliss, where it’s more of a warning sign about the relationship as the fic progresses.

10. Do you write crossovers? What's the craziest one you've written?

I don’t write any crossovers! I haven’t felt the inspiration to, and I don’t even know what I would crossover in the first place.

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

Not to my knowledge!

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

Again, not to my knowledge, but if someone would want to translate any of my fics I would just like them to ask for permission! They’d definitely get it 😂

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

No, but I would like to at some point! It’s been a while since I’ve done collaborative writing, but when I did do it as a writing exercise it was fun.

14. What's your all-time favorite ship?

In terms of fic writing, zelink of course. In terms of reading, I’ve been on a satosugu (a jujutsu kaisen ship) kick lately thanks to, um, Recent Events in both the anime and the manga. if you know you know 😭

15. What's a WIP you want to finish, but doubt you ever will?

god I hate to say I’ll never finish something but honestly it’s either “a memory of younger days” or “faded into legend”.

I haven’t thought about either of those fics in soooooo long, and part of me wants to take them down but another part of me has hope that one day I’ll get the spark for them again. the aftermath cinematic universe series as a whole is something im constantly rotating in my brain and adding little things to, but it takes so much of my brainpower that I need a Break from it for a bit 😂

but I will finish the Urbosa fic. that’s a promise to myself, because I do love it so so much.

16. What are your writing strengths?

I always get comments about my dialogue and characterization, and I always enjoy those parts of writing, so those!

17. What are your writing weaknesses?

I cannot describe a setting to save my life 💀

18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language for a fic?

I would love to, but I only speak English! If I could do it properly without relying on something like Google Translate I would do it in a heartbeat.

19. First fandom you wrote for?

The Legend of Zelda!

20. Favorite fic you've ever written?

GOD that’s hard. I really love all of my fics, but I got a comment on with every drop of rain singin’ last night which made me reread the whole thing, and something about the Emotion and pure Vibes that fic has still gets me sometimes, because the whole thing was inspired by Pink In The Night by Mitski. a bookmark on it says “gets sappy quick” and it’s the truth, because I really did just have link think about his love for a zelda that doesn’t know who he is for 33k.

[honkytonkdyke]

i have been tagged by THREE people in this game so far, thank you so much for the tag: @hanamuri, @fullmetalscullyy, and @roseofbattles!! ily all so much 

How many works do you have on AO3?: 29 total! 6 MCU fics, 22 FMA fics, and 1 JJBA! 

What’s your total AO3 word count? 113,736! holy wow that’s a lot of words

What are your top 5 fics by kudos? 

on the brink of discovery: this is a multi-chap about roy and riza trying (and failing) to hide their relationship after going back to work after the promised day. a team mustang/royai fic. 

to heal: this one is co-authored by @priscilla-dm. coincidentally, it’s another multi-chap fic that explores post-promised day roy, but this one explores his goal to heal riza once and for all, and also through his relationship with mei chang, he uncovers his xingese ancestry. this one is my longest fic on ao3, currently sitting at 6 chapters. 

free me tenderly: an ironstrange fic i wrote for the 2020 ironstrange bingo. it’s a 1920s au where stephen is a medical businessman who can’t practice medicine anymore because of an injury in the war, and after a business meeting with tony, his status in the company and his relationship with his father changes forever. 

a little bit of care: a royai hurt/comfort oneshot fic where riza has issues washing her hair after the promised day, and roy has to help her. 

dim lights, thick smoke: named after an old bluegrass song, this fic is about jean and roy and explores the effect lust ultimately had on havoc, before and after he realized she was a hommunculus. 

Do you reply to comments, why or why not? I do! Most of the time it takes me a while to get to them though, just because I read them and stare at them for a long time in disbelief before I can actually process it and respond. I love getting comments, they keep me going LOL

What’s the fic you’ve written with the angstiest ending? probably warmth, my riza hawkeye character study about her relationship with her mother. i don’t write angsty endings a lot because my heart just can’t take it lmaoo

What’s the fic you’ve written with the happiest ending? probably on the brink of discovery, that fic is just pure team mustang shenanigans and i love the ending scene a lot. there’s a lot of joy in that fic, and it’s one of my favorites. i don’t write unhappy endings a lot though, so this was a hard choice. 

Do you write smut? If so, what kind? i’ve found in more recent years i can’t write explicit smut or full out smut, just small scenes that are more focused on the emotions behind the actions. i can hardly write sexually charged things anymore so i typically don’t write smut (i’m saying this as i’m actively trying to write a non-explicit fic about roy and riza rn LOLOL)

Have you ever had a fic stolen? thankfully not! 

Have you ever had a fic translated? i haven’t as of yet! 

Have you ever co-written a fic before? yes! previously mentioned to heal is written with my dear friend @priscilla-dm. 

What’s your all time favorite ship? that is EASILY riza and roy, aka royai 

What’s a WIP that you want to finish but don’t think you ever will? there are a lot of unfinished fics in my docs right now LOL so there’s no telling. i don’t have any solo fics that are actively unfinished on ao3 either at the moment.

What are your writing strengths? i think my dialogue is pretty strong, as well as my grammar and syntax. 

What are your writing weaknesses? anything in first person. i am so insecure about writing in first person that i RARELY do it, unless i’m actively trying to practice it. 

What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic? I’ve never written dialogue in another language, so I can’t say I have any actual thoughts. But if I do, I want the language to be accurate and properly used in whatever sentence it is being used in. 

What was the first fandom you wrote for? pokemon! i was the tender young age of 10 when i started writing fanfic LMAOO

What’s your favorite fic you’ve written? right now, borrowed time. it took a lot out of me to write but i genuinely am so proud of that fic. it means a lot to me :)

i’m tagging: @firewoodfigs, @klainelynch, and @megthemighty! and of course, anyone who wants to do it is more than welcome 

[jimmyandjess]

100 Reasons Why Rocketshipping Is Superior To Any Other Pokémon Ship

(Part 1)

1. Jessie and James? Musashi and Kojiro? Really? It’s like they were made for each other 😉😉.

2. They’re grown adults, they have a better chance at staying together compared to 10 years olds (with Ash. ASH).

3. We have 20 years of Rocketshipping footage. 20 YEARS.

4. When it becomes canon in the anime, they won’t separate (hopefully) and will stay together forever. Then we get more shipping IN THE FUTURE instead of maybe 5 moments FROM THE PAST like most of the other pokémon ships.

5. It’s canon in the manga “The Electric Tale of Pikachu”.

6. Episode 31 of Pokémon XYZ, “A Gaggle of Gadget Greatness!” When James pulls ThIs sHiT

7. Episode 63 of Pokémon XY, “A Fork In The Road, A Parting Of The Ways!” Now don’t get me started cos imma start sobbing.

8. The way James calls Jessie “Jess” or “Jessica.”

9. WHEN JAMES STARTS FULL OUT CHEERING FOR JESSIE DURING HER PERFORMANCES AND COMPLETELY EMBARRASSES HIMSELF AND HIS FUTURE CHILDREN.

10. He fell for Jessibelle, who looks a lot like Jessie. Sooooooooo he has to think Jessie’s hot too, right?

11. They’ve been together since the beginning of time.

12. Fear hugs.

13. Crossdressing together.

14. Their motto.

14.5. Now, when I say their motto, I specifically mean, “To denounce the evils of truth and love”, rather than the original phrase, “To denounce the goodness of truth and love”. That says a lot.

15. Episode 45 of Pokémon Indigo League, “Holy Matrimony!”

“Oh, well, guess James chose to hang up his Team Rocket costume.”

“Eh, I guess all that money and luxury was just too tempting for James to give up.”

“Ah, I guess you’re right.”

“Prepared for trouble?”

“Hey, it’s him!”

“James? Hah, make it double!”

[giggling]

“I guess we’re not going to get rich this time either.”

“Guess not. They wouldn’t give me the inheritence.”

“Oh, there’s always next time. We may not make a lot of money, but we sure have got our freedom!”

“Yeah. Double trouble time, right?”

“Sounds great to me, James.”

“Hey, wait! You forgot Meowth, again!”

(I’m hardcore fangirling rn)

16. They do everything together.

17. They understand each other.

18. They’re so different but so similar.

19. Meowth and Wobbufett are the ultimate third wheels.

20. James gets pissssyyyy when Jess starts flirting with Doctor Proctor.

21. Episode 16 of Pokémon Indigo League, “Pokémon Shipwreck!” when James freaks out and calls Jessie “Jessica” and she’s reassuring him like, “It’s oke me bby boi I won’t let te fire hurt u.”

22. It’s honestly one of the only relationships I find realistic (compared to the 7-15 year old shippings like Bonnie and Max or May and Drew). I mean, they’re together all the time and sleep in the same room (or area, at least). They’re grown adults and have freedom to a large extent. And, well, it’s hard to imagine that they haven’t gotten spicy at least once 🤷🏽‍♀️.

23. People make the most amazing fan art and fanfiction for Rocketshipping, and even just Team Rocket alone. I feel like a large portion of the Pokémon franchise are just a bunch of talented-ass people. This isn’t a good reason but I just had to say it.

24. Episode 146 of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, “Dressed for Jess Success!” James dresses up as Jessilina because Jessie is ill and can’t show up to her Lilypad contest. Jessie’s pissed at the end bc James wins and people like him as her more than her as her. At least they hug, though. Like, genuinely. It’s fking adorable.

25. They’re just cute together.

26. James knows Jessie well enough to understand her tough exterior.

27. Jessie could’ve totally wanted to stay with Dr. White (ep63 of XY) and try to get him to love her and not that 4’11” chick or something. BUT NO. Every time their trio has tried splitting up, they always find their way back to each other.

28. I can’t see them with anyone else that would end up being long term. Otherwise, I totally ship Faba (or Bitch- I mean, Butch) and James or Cassidy and Jessie.

29. Their hair colors are supppperrrr complimentary.

30. The episode “Training Daze” showed the true relationship of Jessie and James. James falls on top of Jessie and it’s the best thing ever. Well, the best thing NEXT to the thought that they would’ve kissed in that moment.

31. The fact that a ten year old can kiss another ten year old means that two twenty five year olds can MOST CERTAINLY GO FARTHER.

32. There’s so many fans of this ship it’s crazy.

33. Anti-Rocketshippers? Never heard of them.

34. Opposites attract.

35. This is more about Team Rocket in general but they just make an episode so much more interesting.

36. They literally can’t not be together, okay.

37. When they call each other “Dear”. Ah I just fuckin love that shit.

38. On that bulbagarden website there’s literally like one gigantic page of just straight up rocketshipping moments.

39. The writers know exactly what the fuck they’re doing when they make a Rocketshippy episode or moment.

40. Meowth would totally make fun of them, and Wobbufett would join in.

41. They both have shitty backgrounds and came together because of that. It was bound to happen.

42. James loves Jessie. 100%

43. Jessie loves James too.

44. Even if that love is mutual, it’s still there.

45. They can flaunt their gayness and still look absolutely amazing together.

46. There are so many songs that describe their relationship. For example,

• Partners in Crime - Set it Off

• Claudia - FINNEAS

• Make a New Dance Up - Hey Ocean!

• Team Rocket - Lil Uzi Vert

• Double Trouble - Pokémon

(lmao)

and etc.

47. The Pokémon Writers were originally going to have them end up together if season 1 ended the entire show. That alone says a lot.

48. They wouldn’t be the typical couple, and be like completely straight and have a big family or whatever. They would probably have the craziest wedding ever, a lot like @musashi said in a post. And they would be two bisexuals that crossdress together every now and then and it would be absolutely amazing.

49. Jessie’s emerald earings look a lot like James’ eyes and ahhabsjahahagab I love that.

50. Writing fanfiction or drawing some fan art is super fun because there’s so many scenarios that they could be in.

Happy Rocketshipping Day!

[lindyhunt]

Your Guide to the Best Labour Day Sales of 2018

As we enjoy the last long weekend of summer, let’s not forget to also make time for a little bit of shopping. Whether you’re at the cottage, on the beach, or celebrating the end of patio season with a couple of drinks, there’s some incredible deals that you should keep in the back of your mind. Need to buy a new planner for September? There’s a deal for that. Ever wanted to try a Kylie Lip Kit? There’s a deal for that. And although fall is right on our heels, now’s the time to stock up on swimwear and a few summer staples. Below, we’ve listed the ultimate Labour Day sales. Happy saving!

crushing on this one @itscaseyevans • upper east side stripes

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Acacia Swimwear

This high-quality swimwear brand is having a huge end of summer sale, with 70% off clearance and 50% off the summer collection with the code “LABORDAY50”

The Mathilde Collection: a.k.a the prettiest prints you ever did see ✨ (link in profile to shop)

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Anthropologie 

Take an additional 40% off the sale section for both clothing and home items, and 20% off furniture!

6 trends you should totally be trying this festival season…🎪 🔶 The bold eye (the new bold lip, FYI) ⚡️ Glitzy hair grips (90s schoolgirl dreams: accomplished) 💕 Day-glo garms (never not loving neon) 🐯 Animal print (always in style, but REALLY in style rn) 🍭 Candy-coloured beading (beaded skirts = fun) ✅ Checks (a big one for AW18, but go for pastel colours this summer) Which ones will you be trying?

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Asos

You’ll get 20% off the new season at Asos.

Red makes an otherwise neutral outfit 🔥.

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Banana Republic

Banana Republic is practically cutting prices in half with 40% off your purchase in stores and online.

today's plans: make it happen. and by it we mean a trip, because with our travel planner, figuring out how to get to your next destination is the hardest part. 📸: @chicardi_com_ua

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Ban.do

With September right around the corner, this sale is coming at the perfect time. 25% off all planners and free shipping!

Ring me up. #baublebar

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Bauble Bar 

Bauble Bar has items on sale for up to 80% off!

Work look on point. Slip the Leah Skimmer Flat into your shoe rotation.

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Cole Haan

Invest in a pair of the comfiest shoes ever. If you shop in the sale section, you’ll get an extra 40% off your purchase.

When your nails match your Mar palette 🌊 | @makeup.just.for.fun

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Colourpop

Colourpop is already ridiculously affordable, but this weekend you can get a further 25% off your purchase.

An effortless style for summer. Discover the dress on cosstores.com #cosstores

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COS

COS is offering a selection of dresses at 30% off in stores across Canada.

cool girl on campus 😎 Make sure to tag @forever21 + #F21xMe for a chance to be featured like #ForeverBabe @cahleesixo

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Forever 21

Take an extra 50% off of sale items this weekend at Forever 21.

@freepeople exclusive! shop our “Alana” set in Marine Blue rib only at freepeople.com 💙🦋

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Frankies Bikinis 

Summer may be over, but it’s the perfect time to shop for swim. Frankie’s swimsuits are on sale for up to 70% off this weekend.

Logo love 🔻 Thank you for helping us reach 4M! Check out our latest post to see how you could win a $1,000 @guess gift card + keep tagging us @guess and #LoveGUESS for a chance to be featured xo

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Guess

Guess is offering discounts up to 50% off online and in store.

Wear the (floral) pants. 📸 @candacemread #jcrewalways

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J. Crew

Take 30% off items at J. Crew plus an additional 10% off your entire purchase! This deal is especially sweet because it includes new arrivals.

Easy to use and perfect for on-the-go! Available today at 12PM PST. Preview the 9 new Powder Contour Singles, 3 new Crème Contour & Highlight Sets and 4 new Crème Contour Singles now at KKWBEAUTY.COM #KKWBEAUTY

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KKW Beauty

Kimmy K is giving customers 25% off the entire site, excluding her recently launched ultralight beam highlighters.

What shade are you wearing today? ☀️

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Kylie Cosmetics

Kylie is offering up a different kind of deal on her site with “buy one get one free” lip kits.

The best necklaces to offer to your loved ones… or yourself. #personalization #necklace #starsigns #luckynumber #gift #jewelry

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Maje 

Get 60% off summer styles and an additional 20% off your entire purchase at Maje.

rockstar 24/7s — our iconic skinny fit in an ultra-soft, ultra-stretchy knit fabric. so you can bend, snap & rule the world, 'round the clock. 💫👖 . btw, 24/7 denim is now available for the whole fam! ✨ . #oldnavystyle

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Old Navy

Old Navy doesn’t play when it comes to deals–their annual $1 flip-flop sale has turned into an EVENT. Therefore, it’s no surprise that they’re offering up jeans, tees, sweatshirts and dresses all at 50% off.

Take a walk on the wild side 🐍🐆🦓

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Shopbop

Shopbop has an amazing selection of shoes and accessories as well as clothing items. You can shop them all for up to 70% off this weekend.

Two of our faves: @lazyoafs and @claire_most. Together at last. #UOonYou

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Urban Outfitters

The UO sale section is always getting restocked with treasures. Take an additional 30%-40% off clearance items this weekend.