#hi i'm jace and i love giving people lots of cheese and love

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So I might regret this because I know that ASoIaF and HotD are notorious for being toxic fandoms, but I just finished my first watch of House of the Dragon.

There are some really interesting changes between Fire & Blood and HotD. It's cool to see what changed/what didn't change and how that affects the show. Since I'd read F&B before I watched HotD, I was mentally comparing the two throughout the entire watch-through. And I've got some thoughts.

Trigger warning for fandom & canon's usual mentions of sensitive topics.

I honestly hate how much I love Show!Mysaria. In F&B, Mysaria was one of, if not my least favorite character. She just felt so power-hungry, self-serving, and evil for helping with Blood & Cheese, tattling on Nettles, and giving the (admittedly possibly fake) suggestion of letting Alicent and Helaena be raped until they both had a "bastard". But HotD!Mysaria? She's the champion for the smallfolk! ("I want an end to the savage use of children in Flea Bottom."- ep.9) She calls Daemon out on his shit! ("You are Targaryen. You can afford to play your stupid games with the King, but I cannot." - ep.2) She's an utter delight and I hate/love it. I can't wait to see how she becomes F&B Mysaria, if she even does at all. Who knows how that'll go. Maybe she doesn't even become evil at all and it's a case of unreliable narrator. Or maybe she does and she'll have an intricate and understandable path to villainhood. But knowing the pattern for ASoIaF shows and later seasons, my hopes are not high for them delivering on Mysaria, and I'm already mourning my girl.

I know I'm not the first to mention this, but if they made House Velaryon black, then House Targaryen should also be black. Sorry, I don't make the rules/incestuous family tree. Alyssa Velaryon married Aenys Targaryen, and they had Jaehaerys and Alysanne. Jaehaerys and Alysanne wed and they had Baelon, Alyssa, and Daella. Baelon & Alyssa had Viserys and Daemon, Daella married into House Arryn and had Aemma. Aemma & Viserys had Rhaenyra, and Viserys later had Aegon, Aemond, Helaena, and Daeron. If House Velaryon is black, then all of the above Targaryens past "Aenys" should be black/mixed. This is plot relevant because if Rhaenyra was black/mixed and Jace, Luke, and Joffrey were black/mixed, it would be a lot harder to call those three Strong bastards. But instead they're white and everyone is calling BS. Congrats HotD, you created a brand new plot hole.

Speaking of, yes I think Jace, Luke, and Joffrey are bastards, ie, Harwin Strong's sons. Jace and Luke figured it out in-story, Rhaenyra confessed as much to Daemon on the beach, and Rhaenys admitted it to Corlys at Driftmark. I've seen a few people object to that fact, but I honestly don't get why everyone's arguing about it when the show itself said that they were.

Speaking of x2, yes I believe their stance as bastards is important. I've seen it argued that it doesn't matter because "Laenor adopted them/put his name on the birth certificate" or because "their claim comes through Rhaenyra so they're still Targaryens it's not like Cersei who tried to steal the throne." And while those arguments may work through a modern lens, they fall flat when viewed from other characters in-universe. The people of Westeros believe that bastards shouldn't inherit jack, so people in-universe will argue that Jace, Luke, and Joffrey shouldn't inherit jack. And as long as there's even a doubt that they're bastards, they will be treated as such and the realm would go to war over it. Also, the "Rhaenyra's sons" argument doesn't cover Driftmark. That should've gone to Baela and Rhaena outright.

I've also seen people argue that Aegon II wasn't a rapist in F&B, but the man had a habit of "pinching and fondling any serving girl who stayed within his reach" so he wasn't exactly an innocent virgin either. Granted, not an explicit rapist, but sexual predator ain't too much better.

I love that they made Helaena autistic coded. Fuck yeah, give me more autistic women in fantasy.

I'm looking forward to season two, and I really hope they go through with Nettles, Daeron, Sara Snow, Alys Rivers, and the Hull Boys. I don't want any cop-outs, and Addam better be a teenager that gets to bond with Nettles like in F&B. I know some people want Laenor to come back as Addam, but Addam was canonically 15 in his first appearance, and him being so young is a huge part of the tragedy.

I'm going to hate Blood & Cheese, but I do think they have to include it because it is integral going forward. If the showrunners keep whitewashing Daemon, they'll probably just have him say "kill one of Aegon's sons" and Blood & Cheese (the people) will be the ones that go the extra mile and make the act super cruel (ie, forcing Helaena to pick between her children, threatening to kill them all if she doesn't, threatening to rape a six-year-old, etc). I say screw that, I want to see explicitly evil Daemon. He was my other least-favorite character in F&B, and the only thing interesting about him was how unapologetically vile he acted. Let him be evil!

Am I the only one who just... doesn't get Daemyra? I do not ship them. Not because Daemon's evil (which he is and should be) or because Rhaenyra was groomed (got some bad vibes but I don't know enough about grooming to say one way or another), or because they're uncle/niece (major ick. no niece/uncle should ever be shipped, but it's ASoIaF and the Targaryens I understand that it happens). I simply don't ship them because I don't think they have any chemistry. Zero. Zelch. Zip. Nada. There wasn't a single scene between them that I thought was keyboard-smash worthy and while it might just be because I'm ace as hell and can't read sexual tension to save my life, I like to think that I've got better media literacy than that. All Daemyra scenes just screamed "awkward" to me, and nothing really changed on first rewatch.

And finally, for those wondering if I am Team Black or Team Green, I am in fact *drumroll..............* NEITHER! Like I said, I read F&B pre-watch, so going in I was team "They're all war criminals and dead by the end so who cares?" Post-watch, I still can't pick a side, lol. Both have compelling motivations and both teams have one of my least-favorite show characters (Daemon and Tyland Lannister respectively), so I'm just here for the dragons and to stuff my brain full of fanfic ideas. Speaking of, I do have a few so let me know below if I should write them out below.

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a gratitude/follow forever post!

Seeing as it’s been a few, good months since I’ve created this Stiles blog, I wanted to take the time to admire some of my writing partners and followers. While I have yet to really reach a certain number of them, no real achievement for that, it’s not about how many people follow me but rather, the content you guys have given me and allowed me to write with you. So, since it’s nearing the end of the year, I wanted to love on everyone who has given me such joy writing Stiles and those of you who genuinely brighten my days. This post is going to be a loooong one, feel free to skip it if you like.

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@lionheartedxvixen​ [+every single blog you have, girl]; Nelly, you are already aware of how much I love you since I love to be a cheeseball and just tell you from time to time. I’ve written plenty of those corny posts over the years on my personal blog, every single time we wrapped up another year and hit another milestone together. Your 13+ years of friendship has and always will be something I cherish, something I’ll honestly carry with me forever. And, I adore your portrayals of every character you’ve ever written! Every interaction we’ve ever had has always left me excited and wanting more (yeah, I’m greedy, sue me). From Brucas, to Brachel, Steroline, Steferine, Forbinski, Barlia and Stalia (plus the many other friendships, family, enemies, whatever!), I adore them all. You will always be my best friend and I’m always gonna wanna follow you to new places, give our muses new adventures and just love the hell out of you and your writing. Thank you for everything you do and have done for me. I truly believe you’re like one of my soul mates.

@kisscflife​; Moira, even though we don’t interact too often, I love you and appreciate all your support and genuine love for me. Your support has been so important to me this last year, especially with my transitioning. I want you to know that I greatly appreciate it and I’m glad we get along so well now. I’m blessed to call you a sister, but you’re always also going to be a friend. You should also know that your writing is amazing and you’re far more talented than you believe. You put a lot of thought into your OCs, which I love about them all. And I love laughing at the crack ideas of our characters, even if we don’t always make threads for them or write them out. Just the actual thought of some of the things we’ve talked and laughed about makes my day, every time. Don’t be hard on yourself, you are loved.

@ofherblueeyes​; Effy, my Stiles muse was half alive, half dead when you approached me about wanting to plot something and write together. My activity has now gone through the roof once more and I’m serious that you are partially to blame for this! I’m already having far too much fun with every thread we have made. They give me the feels, the joy, the sobs, the pain, the giggles, EVERYTHING. Thanks for reaching out and giving me the opportunity to write with you! Your Malia seriously makes me laugh and smile, and those damn painful posts make me wanna give her a hug. Or, rather, let Stiles (or even now Isaac) love on her! I look forward to more fun ideas, whether they’re on tumblr or discord, I don’t care. JUST GIVE ME EVERYTHING!

@literally-lydia​;  Kaliya, you were the first Lydia player who wanted to interact with Stiles on my mumu. While we haven’t written much lately, you are far too sweet for words and the time you spend writing out these replies really shows how much you love your muse. I enjoy reading your replies, though we haven’t done too much yet, you also make me smile in pms! Thank you for enjoying my Stiles and my writing, ‘cause I appreciate you and yours, too! 

@kanima-claws​; Jackson constantly either amuses or produces such feelings in me. Your writing and the amount of love you pour into him really shines, it just makes me miss the damn guy so much! Our thread hasn’t seen the light of day for a while (because I have been so bad at remembering and switched blogs and blah), but it is easily one of my favorites! Especially since Jackson ripped into Stiles about the Star Wars figures and pretty much thinks he’s the biggest loser known to mankind. ROFL I can’t wait to explore their dynamic more and just have all the funny things and hope they can learn to get along. I mean, they need to at some point. Thanks for being so sweet out of character as well, you are a geeeem in the rpc. I mean that!

@bansheeintuition​; Stephanie, oh my word, you are beyond talented at what you do. Every reply you respond with honestly blows me away because of your writing style and your grasp on Lydia. Our zombie AU literally became my obsession for some time and I adored it so much! The descriptions, the dialogue, just everything was so vivid and beautiful that it really was brought to life! I know we haven’t interacted too much since but I am always down for plotting and writing together because I love your portrayal and blog to bits! You are also far too sweet out of character, and so considerate and friendly whenever we’ve chatted, be it through tumblr or discord. Thank you for loving on Stiles and allowing me to bring him to life with your Lydia. <3

@thewailer​; Kate, UGH our thread and plot makes me stoked! I know it’s been slow going and you’re currently on hiatus, but just plotting it out and the overall feel of it and ideas for it are so great, I literally want to bask in all of it forever and a day. I love AUs and this idea is like, the AU of the century! Stydia investigating supernatural/paranormal things in the 1940s? Yessssss. Grabby hands! Gimmie! I love that you send in memes and answer them as well and just put so much effort into your portrayal and writing! Your muse gives me muse and gives me the creativity to want to write better. Plus, I love answering those memes and making little headcanons about Stydia (like the one where they blindfolded each other in the woods!). Thanks for being great out of character as well, and so patient with me when I had been away for a while. I look forward to you on my dash when you return and I hope life is treating you well! 

@deadbrcther​; Uggggh, your Isaac literally makes me MELT! Isaac is my absolute favorite next to Stiles and your writing really brings him to life. I know we haven’t written much together but I also admire him from afar and just enjoying being able to see him (and Noah) on my dash, whenever you’re around! Yes, I read their interactions at times, just to silently sob about how much Isaac deserved and didn’t get. I need more Stisaac in my life as well, and am always interested in them if you’d want to plot or work on something! :D

@ofnoblehunt​ / @haleontheprowl​; Rachel, I honestly didn’t think I needed more Stallison in my life, or even Stora but, your writing and muses are too good and I would honestly love to do more together! Those memes and your replies, even though we literally barely started interacting together, really gave me some legit feels. You’re also fun to chat with ooc and while we haven’t lately, I hope you’re doing well! I look forward to writing more together in the future and will love on both girls for as long as I can. :3

@willsavethem​; Meaghan, let me tell you something about Scott McCall and your portrayal of him: I. LOVE. YOU. Honestly, I get so excited whenever I see him on my dashboard and whenever you reply to just about anything possible. I would definitely love to pick up some more Sciles and am always up for working on something together. Just know that I creep on your posts and bask in them from afar because he is far too precious for this world and deserves all the good things. 

@perfectioncursed​; Beth, I haven’t even watched Riverdale yet, tbh, but Betty and Stiles give me liiiiife! -insert a sobbing face- While I know they’ve only had the few interactions, just their banter lifts me up and makes me want to explore their dynamic more. I wanted to appreciate you also as a writer, because I do peep on those posts when I see Betty on my dash. 👀 I love her and the fact that she would totally write a list about Stiles. (Plus, you know, that time he finally caved and let her look at his broken down Jeep? Yeah, that was greeeeat!) I look forward to more things, honestly. Feel free to throw anything at me, I’m game!

@oftroubledsouls​; Just chatting about Sterek the other day honestly made me so happy. Like, I know we haven’t interacted yet as I just took that Derek starter but, ugh. I am looking forward to it! Like, I need that goodness in Stiles’ life and it’s just gonna be a good time, I feel it. I also love seeing your muses on my dash and read them whenever I can. :) Feel free to hop into pms at anytime, even if just to ramble with me about Sterek and how much chemistry they had, UNF.

@leftinthedcst​; Kait, your blog on my dash makes me so happy! I like to read most of your interactions, as I find them so engrossing and just fun to see. Your characters are on point and while we haven’t interacted all that much, I would love to do that and plot some things out. I just wanted to take a moment to admire you because you deserve it and I hope you have a wonderful day. <3

other honorable mentions and people I either have chatted with/would love to plot with/simply adore on my dash are; @supernaturaliisms​, @survivingpierce​, @redemptivexheroics​, @tooxmanyxfaces​, @rosefromdeath​, @changedback​, @astormofagirl​, @monxsterxhunxters​, @vandbaerer​. 

Honestly, if you aren’t mentioned and I follow you or we have yet to break the ice, just know that I followed you because I’m interested in your blog/your muse(s) and would love to establish something together! My followers list is honestly not that long at all, it’s barely 50 people rofl but every single one of you is there for a reason and I adore the heck out of you all. <3 Thanks for being you, for enjoying and following Stiles and giving me so much to look forward to when it comes to being in the rpc.