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@finchmarie

Almost forgot to add these caps/edits of your favs, can’t go forgetting about the best boys.

[the-haiku-bot]

Jack and Star Shepard.

Wanted to be sure I got

in a piece for Pride!

Beep boop! I look for accidental haiku posts. Sometimes I mess up.

Jack and Star Shepard. Wanted to be sure I got in a piece for Pride! 

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2024 SWTOR SUMMER EXCHANGE

Welcome to the SWTOR Summer Exchange, where we celebrate the wonderful world and characters of Star Wars: the Old Republic.

Any questions should be sent to this blog or one of the mod team: @commander-krios, @finchmarie or @alyssalenko​​

Exchange Info- AO3 Collection | Tagset | Sign-up Form | FAQ | Exchange Discord

2024 Schedule

Nominations open: June 9th, 2024

Nominations close: June 23rd, 2024

Sign-ups open: June 30th, 2024

Sign-ups close: July 28th, 2024

Assignments go out: July 29-30th, 2024

Works due: September 22nd, 2024

Works revealed: September 29th, 2024

Creators revealed: October 6th, 2024

Minimum Requirements:

- 1000 word piece of fanfiction of a quality you would be happy to receive   OR - a clean lineart drawing, of good resolution, on unlined paper/digital and of a quality you would be happy to receive.

Reminder: This is an all ages exchange so no explicit sexual content is allowed.

[fiendsandfangs]

The 2024 Fiends & Fangs Fanwork Exchange blessed us with a trove of monster fanworks. Here's an artwork we think you'll love. 💕

A Most Pleasant Dip

by @finchmarie ※ Ao3: FinchMarie

Coral Island ※ Female Farmer/Semeru ※ Explicit

✨ Check out this work on Ao3! ✨

[hazelestelle]

Monsters!! - A Fiends & Fangs Rec List

@fiendsandfangs exchange works have been revealed a while ago, but it's never too late for monsters, right? ;)

While everything in the collection is fantastic and you should check it out, here are some personal favourites.

First, I got not one, not two, not three, but four amazing gifts!! I've been so spoiled <3

I will hold you (Derek/Stiles), it's brighter now (Derek/Kira), and do you remember when I mowed your lawn? (Peter/Stiles), all three by the amazing @apiratefellinlovewithastar and all three beautiful and wonderful and lovely!

After Hours (Eddie/Venom) - incredibly art by KnightImperfect. I'm still thinking about it, it's so good!!

Some others that I enjoyed immensely:

A Dragon's Tooth, Split in Two (Dorian/Iron Bull) by @sinelaborenihilsr2 - so beautiful, with so much feeling!

A Most Pleasant Dip (Farmer/Semeru) - amazing mermaid art by @finchmarie

God Went North (Gatomon/Wizardmon) by SkysongMA - beautiful, heartwrenching, and so so good.

Drown Me in Starlight (Ryder/Jaal) art by aceouttatime - the colours!!

Shepard/Wrex art by rileysaccount - hello???

And of course some self promo :D

it’s strange what desire will make foolish people do (Hawke/Desire Demon) - just some Fade sex ;)

in the shallows (Farmer/Semeru) - I cannot resist mermaids.

when is a monster not a monster (you love him) (Fenris/Hawke) - came back wrong, but I still love you.

Enjoy <3

[dandenbo]

tagged by @breadedsinner, thank you!

tagging @clericofshadows, @messydiabolical, @threewhiskeylunch, @finchmarie, @ferindencadash and anyone else who'd like to make a poll, no presh

[eluvisen]

Commission for @finchmarie of Peregrine Shepard!

[diaphanouso]

✨Spec Reqs 2024 - Gifts & Recs!✨

This was my third year participating in the Spectre Requisitions Rare Pair Exchange (@spectre-requisitions-exchange) and let me tell you, the creators COOKED 🔥 These fanworks have been sustaining me all week. Do yourself a solid and check out this year's full collection of amazing fics and fanart here, and don't forget to show these works some well-deserved love with some kudos/comments!

Here are my recs so far—I'll add to this list as I progress through the collection! Creators are still anonymous until Tuesday, April 9, at which point I'll update this post with the creators' Ao3 handles.

Works listed below are fics unless otherwise noted. And lastly: as always, mind the tags!

❤️ My Gifts ❤️

This year I was blessed with two amazing gift fics:

A Gaping Wound to the Heart | Castis Vakarian/Adrien Victus | Mature | by @teamdilf

Castis and Adrien finding comfort in each other lights up my soul, and this fic DELIVERS. The angst 🤌 The care 🔥 PERFECTION. chef's kiss

a still, small voice | Fshep/Wrex | Explicit | by calypsid

An absolute gem with hot as fuck smut, incredible prose, and a Shepard grappling with the unsettling experience of inhabiting her new body 🤌 Wrex is there to help (and does he ever) 🥵

🔥 My Recs 🔥

Byte Me | Fshep/Legion | Explicit | by @kalliesa

Reach and Fucking Flexibility | James/Garrus | Explicit | by @ginbiscuit

God is a Verb | Mshep/Jack, Mshep/Kaidan, Implied Jack/Kaidan | Mature | by @krahka

A Deal is a Deal | Fshep/Shadow Broker | Explicit (cw: dubcon) | by @vorchagirl

Be Gentle (Artwork) | Thane/NBShep | Explicit by @finchmarie

comm chats and more | Diana Allers/Samantha Traynor | Gen | by @hazelestelle

Mourning what we could be | Fshep & Fshep Clone | Gen | by @depressed-sock

[ferindencadash]

15 Questions for 15 Friends

Tagged by @teamdilf and @finchmarie Thank you! ❤️

ARE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?: My dad's ex-girlfriend. 🙃 Not weird at all, right?? I was going to be named something else entirely (which I would have actually preferred as it easily shortened to a masculine name) but my mother mentioned it to her sister-in-law, who gave birth two months before my mom did, and she used the name for my cousin! My mom was unimpressed. So I got a backup name. (My dad swears it's just cause he liked the name, they weren't even that serious.)

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?: Hmm... A couple weeks ago I think? While reading fanfic. 😅

DO YOU HAVE KIDS?: Nope. Tried a while back. Turns out my reproductive organs are broken as hell. It was probably for the best as it means I'm not permanently tied to my now-ex. Hope to foster some day.

WHAT SPORTS DO YOU PLAY/HAVE YOU PLAYED?: Hahahahahahahahahaa... no. Though every school coach tried to recruit me for basketball until they found out I have zero hand-eye coordination.

DO YOU USE SARCASM?: Probably too often.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?: Hair, I think? Or some cool shirt/accessory.

WHAT'S YOUR EYE COLOUR?: Blue

SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?: Happy endings. But I like monster movies.

ANY TALENTS?: I like to think I'm getting pretty good at writing? I hope... I'm also a former pastry chef, so I can make all kinds of fancy shit and wedding cakes and such.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN?: Ontario, Canada.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?: Writing, gaming, reading fanfic excessively, crochet (and knitting, cross stitch, sewing, all the fibre arts basically).

DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS?: Currently two cats. Orange and Void. The Halloween Duo.

HOW TALL ARE YOU?: 6 foot (hence the basketball)

FAVOURITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL?: Spanish

DREAM JOB?: I do not dream of labour. But since I must work, I really just want to do something I can feel good about. And if I could pay my bills, that would be a nice touch.

If you want to play: @biotickaidan @dandenbo @rowansnaps @aleksxo @deerbab @lonesurvivorao3 @hippotooth @vorchagirl @keriweird @eavangeek @eregarden @maintitle @choccy-zefirka @urrone @tatterings and literally anyone who's interested. ❤️

[captain-radioactive-mentality]

A Shot to Remember

“Ha!” Shepard punched the air in excitement. “That’s another point for me!” Looking up at Garrus, Raven smirked. “Still think you’re going to win?”

Garrus’ mandibles twitched before he huffed out a fake frustrated breath. “Oh, I’m still going to win. I’m the best sniper on the Citadel after all.”

Raven snorted out a laugh. “Oh? Is that so?”

“Won every competition C-Sec had.” Garrus gave her his best smirk.

“Pshh.” Shepard waved a hand dismissively. “They don’t know the ass end of their gun from the tip of the barrel.”

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“Take the shot!” Doing her best to shout over the roar of gunfire Raven struggled against the Batarian's hold. They were ambushed, surrounded on all sides by the ship full of slavers. Someone had tipped them off. There was no way they’d know where the Normandy would land otherwise.

His hands shook as Garrus lined up the shot. If he was off by even a hair’s breadth he’d hit her instead. For the first time ever Garrus was afraid to pull the trigger. It had always been easy before, there were never any immediate repercussions, but now? Now Shepard was in the crosshairs. One wrong move and he’d lose his everything.

“Damn it, Garrus!” Tossing a few slavers away with his biotics Kaidan shouted over at the Turian. “Take the shot!”

Gulping down a deep breath Garrus steeled his nerves, forced his hands to steady, and pulled the trigger. That single moment felt like a hundred years as he waited for the bullet to reach its mark.

His heart stopped when Shepard dropped out of sight, her form no longer outlined by the notches in his scope. Garrus was frozen to that spot, his gaze locked onto his scope. A few painfully long seconds ticked by before Raven’s head popped back up into view. He’d managed to clear the shot.

Looking up from the scope Garrus returned to the fight, the roar of gunfire nearly muffled by the sound of his heart pounding in his head. Sucking in a deep breath Garrus forced himself to relax before rejoining the fray. “Firing a concussive shot!”

The shot hit a Batarian square in the face, knocking him back from his spot behind Kaidan. The biotic whirled around, ready to fire his pistol before he picked up what had happened. He offered Garrus a small wave in thanks before launching back into the crowd.

Soon enough silence overtook the battlefield, the Batarians were quickly picked off by a calculated combination of cryo blasts, sniper shots, and incendiary grenades. Once they were sure no other enemies would rush them the trio regrouped near the shuttle.

“Intel dropped the ball on that one.” Kaidan grumbled. Flexing his back a bit he tried to stretch out his tense muscles. He would never admit it but his body still ached, even though he was cleared for active duty.

Shepard huffed out a frustrated breath. “You don’t say.” Raven’s hands came to rest on her hips as she looked over the bloody field. “Batarians weren’t even supposed to be in this sector, and with the Hegemony on our side I assumed we wouldn’t have to deal with their bullshit right now.”

“Hey, old habits die hard.” Kaidan sighed. “They probably saw the chance at a quick buck and ran with it.”

“They could have been indoctrinated. At this point, I wouldn’t be surprised.” With crossed arms, Garrus looked Shepard over. “Are you okay, Shepard? I was worried I’d hit you.”

Raven hummed and turned her attention to the Turian. “Eh, not a bad shot, Vakarian.” Shepard rolled her right shoulder. “Just barely nicked me.” She smirked. “A little more practice and you’ll really be the best sniper on the Citadel.”

Releasing the breath Garrus hadn’t noticed he’d been holding he groaned. “I hate you.”

“No, you don’t.” Raven chuckled. “You love me and you know it.”

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I hope you like it @finchmarie!

I tried to capture Raven’s personality and her relationship with Garrus as best I could, and I thought a competative moment and a fight scene would work well for them. :)

Happy late Holidays!

[finchmarie]

spectre recquisitions 2024

This was my first year participating in @spectre-requisitions-exchange and I hope I get to do so again next year, everyone has been incredibly kind and also everyone is so super talented!!

A huge huge thank you to my gifter who wrote me some fantastically delicous old man smut!!

Take Me Down by MyGorramShip (LoneSurvivor) for FinchMarie (Explicit)

My piece was for @dandenbo and I got the opportunity to draw their NB Shep Otto, and it filled my little queer heart with joy.

Also I'm very proud of how it turned out! It's my most explicit art to date and I'm excited to have ripped off the band aid on that so my art can get shamelessly more filthy in the future. Sorry in advance buds gotta be logged into AO3 to see the full thing!

Be Gentle by FinchMarie for DanDenbo (Explicit)

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SWTOR Summer Gift Exchange 2023

Welcome to the SWTOR Summer Exchange, where we celebrate the wonderful world and characters of Star Wars: the Old Republic.

Any questions should be sent to this blog or one of the mod team: @commander-krios, @finchmarie or @alyssalenko​​

Exchange Info- AO3 Collection | Tagset | Sign-up Form | FAQ | Exchange Discord

2023 Schedule

- Nominations open: June 10th, 2023

- Nominations close: July 3rd, 2023

- Sign-ups open: July 10th, 2023

- Sign-ups close: August 1st, 2023

- Assignments go out: August 2nd, 2023

- Works due: September 24th, 2023

- Works revealed: October 1st, 2023

- Creators revealed: October 8th, 2023

Minimum Requirements:

- 1000 word piece of fanfiction of a quality you would be happy to receive   OR - a clean lineart drawing, of good resolution, on unlined paper and of a quality you would be happy to receive.

Reminder: This is an all ages exchange so no explicit sexual content is allowed.

[hazelestelle]

Rarepairs! - A SpecRecs Rec List

@spectre-requisitions-exchange authors were revealed (last week XD), and I finally have time for some recs!

First, my wonderful amazing gift!

Stars With One by @wickedwitchofthewilds. I am so happy that you chose Harry Carlyle/Scott Ryder for me, and I love it so much! It's so sweet and a little spicy too.

There's so many great stories and you should definitely check out the collection, but here's some assorted recs:

On The Shore (From A Distance) by kaijuburgers. Kaidan Alenko/Citadel Doctor. It's so lovely and bittersweet, and I love Miles! Byte Me by Kalliesa. Legion/Female Shepard. It is so hot, omg! Trust Me, I'm a Doctor by @cat-shepard. Harry Carlyle/Sara Ryder. The doctor is in! It's so sexy, and the puns are amazing! Stitched Together by @ferindencadash . James Vega/Male Shepard. The slow burn, the pining, the flirting! It has it all. oil & water by forceinsensitive. Gil Brodie/Kallo Jath. The enemies to lovers ships! It's so well done, the world building is incredible and the relationship development is fantastic. Taking on the Broker by @alyssalenko. Shadow Broker/Female Shepard. It's hot. Like, hello?? Be Gentle by FinchMarie. Thane Krios/NB Shepard. It's art. Just look at it. So beautiful. A Deal is a Deal by @vorchagirl. More Shadow Broker/Female Shepard, because yes! a still, small voice by calypsid. Urdnot Wrex/Female Shepard. An amazing exploration of Shepard's character, and very hot sex too.

Of course, I also wrote some things myself :)

comm chats and more, Diana Allers/Samantha Traynor. Diana and Samantha talk a lot over the comms. And then in person. when push comes to shove, Akksul/Scott Ryder. Akksul and Scott's arguments turn physical in the best way. pour me a whiskey melody, Harry Carlyle/Reyes Vidal. According to Sara, Harry really needs to go out and have some fun. So he does just that. afterparty, Urdnot Wrex/Female Shepard. Shepard and Wrex have sex in a hot tub. That's it, that's the story. salt and pepper, Alec Ryder/Cora Harper. Cora is fascinated with Alec. She knows it won't go anywhere. Or maybe it will?

Happy reading! <3

[kyratittyfish]

Hold me in your arms tonight

Hatboy exchange 2023, for @finchmarie

[dandenbo]

15 questions for 15 friends

tagged by @favoriteblogonthecitadel, thank you Auri!

ARE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?: Nope. My birth name was top of the baby name lists the year I was born, so at least it wasn't something I felt attached to. I picked Dan because it's simple and insignificant, not something I'll come to regret. (I did have a first draft chosen name that was just. so predictable lol, glad I didn't stick with it).

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?: Couple of days ago. At a bit of a low point in life right now, clawing my way back up.

DO YOU HAVE KIDS?: Nope, never ever wanted them.

WHAT SPORTS DO YOU PLAY/HAVE YOU PLAYED?: Baseball, I was a catcher.

DO YOU USE SARCASM?: Sometimes, but I'm trying to be more earnest.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?: Personal style, I guess. Are they decorative or simple, fun or refined, is there a (sub)cultural element to their appearance? I will ask so many questions about a person's clothes if permitted, I love a little outfit.

WHAT'S YOUR EYE COLOUR?: Green

SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?: Scary movies. I love horror, I love its tropes and history, its special effects and lighting and scores. I am always down to watch a horror movie.

ANY TALENTS?: I'm good at writing. Specifically not fiction, I mean. I'm a good essayist.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN?: The worst state in the US :)

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?: I'm a plant dad. I also like fibre crafts and leatherworking (I am a beginner, don't get excited, although I really want to start making cuffs and harnesses). And I guess music, I've been making a specific effort to broaden my music tastes and go to as many shows as I can.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS?: Not at the moment, but I plan to get some rats later this year, and two dogs when my living situation permits. They will be named Beverly and Babka.

HOW TALL ARE YOU?: 5'3" just a lil guy

FAVOURITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL?: History. Social and intellectual history interest me most.

DREAM JOB?: Not gonna dox myself so I'll be a little vague, but I've already had my dream job, and I stepped back from it a little while ago due to burnout. It involved organising, and one day I'd love to return to it.

Tagging @mtreebeardiles, @rotschopf-thedrow, @pastelroyce, @biotickaidan, @flightofthefaeriedragon, @kassasaurus-rex, @swaps55, @cronusamporaofficial, @cr-noble-main, @tired-and-swordless, @onedismay, @keriweird, @shadoedseptmbr, @breadedsinner, @finchmarie

[apexecutrix]

Mass attack for artfight, including characters from @thelealinhypehouse @artofzofia and @finchmarie