#fullmetalscullyy

[dairogo]

fic title: "only love can hurt like this"

Summary:

A series of vignettes about the relationship between Maes and Gracia, from her perspective: Gracia's family disapproving of the relationship and Maes and Gracia pursue it anyway; the pain of separation as he goes off to war; Maes' PTSD when he comes back, and Gracia seeing him hurt but unable to fix it for him; the blissful moments in their young family interrupted by work phone calls and Gracia's disquiet as she sees Maes' shift in personality between home and work; the funeral; years and years later as Elycia asks about her father and wants to know more about him and how Gracia loves to tell her but also misses him so much.

[littlewitchbee]

List 5 things that make you happy, then put this in the askbox for the last 10 people who reblogged something from you. learn to know your mutuals and followers. <3

oh yay!! ty 💖

1. my birds! They're being extra snuggly today and I love them

2. painting (been on a fanart kick and I absolutely owe it all to royai. I need to draw them some more lol but I do have a few ideas sketched out for some bigger illustrations)

3. we're having an actual spring where I live! (it usually just feels like summer year-round) The weather has been really nice and there are so many wildflowers blooming. The hills behind my house are so beautiful rn

4. I'm heading to the renaissance faire in a few weeks and I can't wait to go! If I'm not too lazy I'll finish up the cosplay I've been sewing but either way it will be really fun

5. reading! this sounds kind of silly but over the past few years I haven't been able to read as much as I used to. I'm finally getting back into the habit of reading just for fun (and maybe coming out of a really long depression 😅) It feels great to be reading again

[thebitchforjemcarstairs]

BESTIE. UR REBLOG. SAM, MY SON 😭😭😭 I MISS HIM W ALL MY HEART. my bby boy 🥺 i want to give him the world 🩷

BESTIE, YOUR POSTS ARE MAKING ME RELIVE MY DAYS READING TOG. I miss that series, and I cannot wait to see your posts when you will read Kingdom of Ash. AND YES SAM MY SON, HE WAS THE BEST OF THEM 😥😥

[scienceoftheidiot]

🛒🎢 🥰 for the writer asks! 🥰

Thank you so much for asking !!! Sorry for the novel lol

🛒 What are some common things you incorporate in your fics? Themes, feels, scenes, imagery, etc.

Oh, my. Okay let's try this, looking at all my fics and original stuff.

Themes : overall I write a lot of angst - with or without happy ending (I'd say 90% with happy ending but uh, I have written Ripper Street fics and uh. Misery all over, thanks), romance (especially now that I fell into Royai but really there's almost always a couple at the center of what I write so), family - either blood or found and dysfunctional or not (team Mustang is found family, fight me). Now for the funny part : death, loss and grief, war (Royai of course brings that and there's a lot of war stuff coming, but I do have war AUs already lying around. And a couple of soldiers with PTSD in Ripper Street stuff, I'm sorry Drake), aaaand I don't know if I'm very gore or not but I tend to like gory stuff so, you're warned.

Feels : look at this perfectly sane character. Now they have anxiety. (Wonder why 🙃). Lots of others but yeah I tend to get rid of my own anxiety this way. (RIZA. RIZA I AM SORRY don't worry Roy gets some too).

Scenes : I'm a sucker for dialogue, so expect lots and lots of dialogue scenes (actual funny ones! I do make humor sometimes!). Sometimes I feel bad because I feel most of my fics are just talking heads but I'm having fun so I guess that's just the point of it, you know.

🎢 Which of your fics would you call your wildest ride?

Ow, though question. I don't know. Let's say right now I'm knee deep into one fic that is already over 32K and is not even reaching its (not very planned) middle so I guess it counts as a wild ride?

This and also writing four hands on another fic with @qs63 which is very new to me and an absolute blast. 😃😘

🥰 How do you feel about reader interaction? Are you open to receiving questions about your fics?

ASK ALL THE QUESTION. SEND ALL YOU WANT I WILL REPLY. Some people around here already know I'm always ready to talk about my (or other's) fics and even share parts of WIPs if you ask 😜 ! As much as I say I write for myself, I LIVE for reader interaction, like many writers I'm sure 😅❤️

Send me some emoji asks ? (Or reblog and get one from me 👀)

[goneadrift]

Thanks @fullmetalscullyy for tagging! 

Woohoo, a bingo!

Tagging @musing-and-music @traumschwinge @saecookie @theaceofdragons​

blank template and a little elaboration is under the cut!

I wasn’t sure if writing ot3 counted as writing M/M 🤔 But it included Jean/Roy so i guess it did.

An old account is actually exciting thing (to me). I have an account on diaries (smth like LiveJournal) and I used it for years because I followed this woman - I started following for cherik fic but stayed bc she is just fascinating. So I read about her moving, about her changing jobs, etc. And last year she published an original novel! I just had to get it. It’s so exciting to see how someone’s hobby and dreams materialise. 

[royaibigbang]

contributor highlight

hey everyone!! it's been a hot minute, how are we all???

with exactly a month to go until our @royaibigbang (coming at you on wednesday 3rd october 2024!!), we would absolutely LOVE to show off all our contributors for this event 🎊

it's time to celebrate everyone who was involved in the big bang process, both past and present! those who contributed their ideas, their energy, and their enthusiasm. thank you all!! 🩷

✨first and foremost: please give it up for the creator of this whole event, @tsaritsa 🎉 without her, we wouldn't be here today 🥂

✨ our mod team! who worked hard to keep things running as smoothly as possibl: @tsaritsa @rebbi-sonnenhell @fullmetalscullyy @littlewitchbee @patron-saints 👏

✨ and of course, to our writers, artists, and beta readers - the core of the event! without them and their creativity, their dedication, we wouldn't have an event, so thank you all for all your hard work!! words cannot express how grateful we are for each and every one of you, and it's been a pleasure working with you:

📝 writers (big bang): @raisingmybanner @beware-thegemini @quiet-nocturne @tsaritsa puttingdownroots

✍️ writers (anthology): @royai @limetameta @rizaposting @baudleaires @thatweirdguyinthebushes @koussevitzky @roseofbattles @aicasey

🎨 artists: @littlewitchbee @areyousanta @olvitier @chewytran @ic3-que3n @all-the-other-usernamesweretaken @rizaposting @justanotherinterneruser @milekael @ppurinpu @lewdybooty @shyacinth @awesomedurraworld @ventifrappa @pact-warlock @portokali @candidhart

📖 beta team: @ghost-biird @nabuer @patron-saints @squibbles17 @aldrendaux @steviesays

they really gave it their all and we can't wait to show off what they've been creating together soon!! give it up for them 👏

the @royaibigbang promo week begins wednesday 26th september, so please stay tuned to see what sneak peeks we have in store 👀🥳 we will be showcasing and reblogging what our writers, artists, and betas have been a a part of for the last 8 or so months (how exciting!!) and we can't wait for you to see it all!!

see you soon 👋🥳

[roseofbattles]

@morganathewitch tagged me for this fun little game

Tagging @janetfraiser @littlewitchbee @fullmetalscullyy @firewoodfigs @nightofnyx8 @lantur @thatisadamnfinecupofcoffee @musing-and-music @sere-allwehaveisnow @verdet-cadet & @captainlaurence but all are welcome to participate!

[theblueeyedfirebender]

20 questions for writers

Tagging myself into this because I’m a giant loser and I think it’ll be fun!

1. How many works do you have on AO3?

Twelve!

2. What’s your total AO3 word count?

34,421

3. What fandoms do you write for?

Of my twelve fics, there are eleven for Fullmetal Alchemist and one for Avatar: The Last Airbender. And I am strongly considering dipping my toes into the world of Spy x Family as well (just as soon as I finish Code White).

4. What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

1. Uncle Zuko (Avatar: The Last Airbender, Zutara)

2. The Counteroffer (Fullmetal Alchemist, Royai)

3. The Art of Living On (Fullmetal Alchemist, Royai)

4. The Flame Alchemist's Daughter (Fullmetal Alchemist, Royai)

5. Checkmate (Fullmetal Alchemist, Royai)

5. Do you respond to comments?

Yes! When people take the time to share their thoughts on my work, it means the world to me.

6. What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

Hmm, it's a tie between As You Were and The Flame Alchemist's Daughter.

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

Probably Death and Taxes, in spite of its bleak title!

8. Do you get hate on fics?

Thankfully, no.

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

Nah. I can’t even write a smooch scene without blushing and looking over my shoulder.

10. Do you write crossovers?

I haven't, but I'm not opposed to the idea if the right concept were to come to me. Closest thing I have to a crossover now is my latest fic, Mrs. Mustang, which is inspired by a scene from Pride and Prejudice.

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

Not that I'm aware of. There's a special place in fandom hell for people who do that shit.

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

No, but that would be cool!

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

Also no, also would be cool!

14. What is your all-time favorite ship?

Ah man, I have to say Zutara (Zuko x Katara, Avatar: The Last Airbender). I've shipped them since I was a kid watching Sozin's Comet in my parent's basement in 2008. They're the ship that got me into writing fanfiction. Even though they aren't canon (*sob*) and I don't write them much anymore, they'll always be my OTP.

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

Ahhhh don't kill me but The Bookshelf has been giving me trouble. I have a lot of Part 2 written but it just doesn't feel right, yaknow?

16. What are your writing strengths?

I'm clear and concise. I think I'm pretty good at tension, particularly romantic tension, and angst. I pay very close attention to characterization, and pride myself in accurate portrayals of the characters in my fanfics.

17. What are your writing weaknesses?

I'm slow. My word counts tend to be low - side effect of being concise. I gloss over descriptions that I should probably spend more time on. I'm good at writing romantic tension, but when that tension culminates, I feel like it just gets awkward and then I cut things short when I really should draw them out. Humor and true fluff pieces do not come naturally to me, though I'm trying to stretch myself by writing more of those.

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

I have never done this, so no thoughts except for it sounds difficult!

19. First fandom you wrote for?

Avatar: The Last Airbender

20. Favorite fic you’ve written?

This is hard, but has to be The Counteroffer, my first and most-loved Fullmetal Alchemist piece. In a creative sense, writing this story opened the gateway (lol) to so much more for me, and I'm eternally thankful that my little debut to this fandom (and return to writing overall) was so well received.

Death and Taxes and Hourglass are also close to my heart.

Tagging in @starwritingbri, @they-lived, @musing-and-music, @fullmetalscullyy, @writing-royza, and YOU if you want to join in!

[the-blue-eyed-firebender]

Rules: you will be given a word, and you must share 1 sentence from your WIP/s that starts with each letter in that word! (for dialogue, feel free to include the descriptor as well)

Your word is MOUSE

Thanks for tagging me, @musing-and-music!

All of the following are from my WIP that is currently titled The Bookshelf. It's set in the aftermath of my other story, The Counteroffer.

Mustang was, after all, basking in the afterglow of a tremendous political victory, years in the making. But the young Fuhrer appeared as if he were fresh from a long vacation, not in his first week after assuming the top office in a nation still burdened by decades of corruption. 

On the other side of her office, Mustang has built Captain Hawkeye a veritable library. Every available bit of wall space is occupied by floor-to-ceiling shelves, already brimming with tomes.

Unlike the rest of them, she wears street clothes. A white collared button-up shirt tucked into a brown tweed pencil skirt. Her blonde hair is down and swept over one shoulder, instead of up in its usual efficient style. 

Strange, Breda thinks, pressing his lips into a firm line. He’ll ask Captain Hawkeye about it the next chance he gets.

“Explain.” The singular word is sharp as a blade. Maybe it isn’t wise of him to take such an accusatory tone with his superior - the leader of this whole damn country - but at this moment, Breda can’t bring himself to care. 

This was so fun! Tagging @fullmetalscullyy, @aicasey, @royza-hawkstang, and @starwritingbri. If you guys want to!

Your word is MATCH.

[quiet-nocturne]

Thanks to @musing-and-music for tagging me!

Rules: without naming them, post 10 gifs of your favourite TV Shows, then tag people.

Tagging (not sure who has done this already, and no pressure to do so!): @littlewitchbee @rizaposting @awesomedurraworld @fullmetalscullyy @koussevitzky @raisingmybanner @patron-saints and whoever else wants to do it!

[sassy-kakariki-94]

Fandom Wrapped

Thank you so much for tagging me!! @theblueeyedfirebender 🥰

I don't have much for the Writer Edition, since I just recently took the initiative to actually write down the vivid daydreams I have of my favorite characters, but getting back into writing has been very therapeutic for me. I enjoy it so much! ❤️

I tag @scienceoftheidiot, @baudleaires, @they-lived, @starwritingbri , @fullmetalscullyy AND anyone else who would like to join in the fun!

[dairogo]

Last line tag game

Rules: post the last line that you wrote and tag someone for every word in the line.

Thanks for the tag, @sassydefendorflower! Ahhh! I'm so happy to see the awesome things people are writing!

I'm still working on my original stuff and having a delightful time of it, but sometimes my brain implodes and so instead of posting the last actual bit full of [fix this] parts, here's the last coherent bit of a confrontation between some characters:

“Yeah,” Simon said. “Take the record, and don’t break into my house again. Is that my shirt?”

You tell him, Simon :')

If you'd like to do this, I tag: @griseldabanks, @fullmetalscullyy, @raisingmybanner, @musing-and-music and @klainelynch

[littlewitchbee]

the royai big bang ask!

1. What are you cooking up for the Royai Big Bang 2024 event? Tell us more, tease us please!!!

2. The thing you were most excited to draw for the event?

3. You pick a question to answer! 👀❤️

So excited for the event!

Thank you!!

1. I had the privilege of being on the mod team (although all credit has to go to @fullmetalscullyy for being mvp 💕) and I also got to draw two pieces for @roseofbattles. It's an amazing fic and I can't wait for you to be able to read it on Oct 3!

2. This is going to sound like such a cop-out but I really just love drawing Riza. I tried to push myself on compositions for this project, so I hope that it was a successful effort

3. I'm gonna say the most fun thing about the event, which was getting to know everyone in the big bang server! It's been so wonderful to work with and speak to everyone involved. I'm so proud to be able to work on this with so many talented people and it's been such a pleasure to see this project take shape!

(And to the participants who had to drop, I really hope you continue your projects! I'd love to read them someday 💕)

[fullmetalscullyy]

Hello @fullmetalscullyy I hope you're having a lovely week~

In another post, you mentioned that you've been working on OCs, and that piqued my curiosity! :D Are you also working on an original world and/or story?

If you feel like it, please do tell us more about it all! Thank you~

casey my beloved thank you for this lovely question!!! thank you for taking an interest omg 🩷

i am working on an original piece! everything i've shared so far (snippets, aes, vibes) can be found in this tag here, #novel 2023

it all started when i had a Wee Thought and whipped up this... and saw this picture.......

and 45k words later, i'm in deep hahahaha

its a fantasy piece! we have our loveable two main characters, and loveable secondary characters as well! there's ailsa (ale-sa) and ruaraidh (roo-ray), eilidh (eh-lay) and arran, all gaelic/scottish names. i had to represent!

ailsa and eilidh are two sisters, both blessed with magic. ailsa had a "sure shot" kind of magic (i just really wanted to give her a bow and arrow lmao) and eilidh has "seer" magic. arran is our healer boi and is a golden retriever and he and eilidh are v much in love they're both v sweet. and ruaraidh is our mysterious little wild card who appears when he needs some help - and it just so happens he stumbles upon our trio! what are the chances of that!!

they go on their adventure. there's determination, there's feels, big and small, there's (hopefully 🙈) cosy vibes with some stakes. i have yet to create a clear and concise summary, so if you (or anyone!) would like to hear it, i'd be happy to whip something up!

here is my fave snippet i've written so far mwah

if you made it this far thank you for listening!!!! :D

[baudleaires]

I was tagged by @fullmetalscullyy to post four of my favourite books I've read this year, and I REFUSE TO APOLOGIZE FOR BEING CRINGE. EVERYONE LISTEN. I CAN EXPLAIN.

1. Fourth Wing - is this, like, objectively a good book? No. Was it the most fun I've had reading anything all year? Yes. Dragons fight evil wizards I don't know what else to say.

2. Jade City - I turned around so quickly on this one about midway through, and then inhaled it all in one afternoon. Brain worms. It's a political mafia type thing in a fantasy world and the sibling dynamics are 👏

3. Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law - I love you Mary Roach your brain is so big please teach me more cool animal facts

4. Happy Place - I got very into romance audio books this year, oops. This one has my favourite thing in all genres which is "some friends go stay somewhere beachy for the summer". Hell yeah.

Emma already tagged internet pals so I'm just gonna go for my IRL buddy read friends: @r3ally-bad-url and @i--think-im-lost

[goneadrift]

1, 17 and 30 for the wrapped asks 🥰

1 How many words have you written this year? 13678. That's not much but it's a honest work 😂 I wrote mostly in the first half of the year. Then at some point i became too exhausted to write or read. Hope I'll be more consistent next year.

17 Your favorite character to write this year? This year i paid more attention to Jean Havoc's pov so that's him 🥰

30 Biggest surprise while writing this year? How difficult it is to write in present tense 😂 It was worth the try but oh gosh i spent so much time rereading the piece, making sure that the verbs have the right form. Still not sure if I succeeded. Jokes aside, the other honest surprise was the urge to write for other pairings. And it was strong enough that i even completed some of those works!

Thanks for the ask!🧡

ao3 wrapped