#honeymaker

[lady-coliope]

The Honeymakers Challenge: A Polinators Drabble Event 🐝

This event has been months in the making and we're so excited to share it with you all!

AO3 collection can be found here.

A huge thanks to the ever lovely mods over on the Polinators discord, and especially to W_M_N Lord Sturdyballs, for the endless support in putting this all together.

Special thanks to my beloved bumblebees, Danie and Mel, for helping brainstorm this beast and just being the most wonderful friends a girl could ask for 💛

Happy buzzing!

Lady Coliope x

[bridgeybrainrot]

Chapters: 3/13 Fandom: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn Rating: Not Rated Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Colin Bridgerton/Penelope Featherington Characters: Colin Bridgerton, Penelope Featherington Additional Tags: Fluff, Ficlet Collection, Pollen, The Honeymakers Challenge 2025, polin bee ficlet, Discord: Polinators (Bridgerton), Modern AU Summary:

bee (noun):

a Bridgerton ficlet (usually about Polin) containing exactly 233 words.

Rated: G • Tags: Colin POV, Banter, Texting

[carriageonmywaywardson]

Wrote a smutty little ficlet for today's Honeymakers Challenge prompt, "I need you to breathe." Enjoy and remember, sometimes breathing is overrated

Breathing is Overrated, Rating E

[justtothesea]

Been participating in the The Honeymakers Challenge and have written two chapters so far! I have 8 more (or so) to go ^_^

insomnia (angst)

penelope "my husband" bridgerton (wedding singer au)

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I also wrote this drabble for a prompt in the "But you're my mess" discord:

Penelope goes down for a drink of water in the middle of the night, Colin is getting a snack, what happens next? What do they say?

"Miss Featherington," Colin said slowly in surprise, though Penelope wasn't sure why he was surprised to see her in the kitchens, seeing as she is the family cook. He had a half-drunk bottle of gin in one hand, while his other was stuffed into the biscuit jar. The shine in his eyes gave away his drunken state as he looked her up and down, saying softly, "a most welcome sight indeed."

Penelope laughed, flustered. She had only come for a glass of water. "Col—Mr Bridgerton,” she corrected herself. “I do believe you are well past your last drink for the night."

"Nonsense, I've only just started," Colin boasted, smiling happily. "Especially as you are now here to join me." He shoved a cookie into his mouth and rummaged through the cupboards for a glass. He poured a generous amount before placing the tumbler in front of Penelope.

"Oh," she floundered, "oh no, I couldn't…"

"Drink," Colin begged softly, a smile in his eyes that Penelope couldn't decipher. "At least indulge me with a sip… for our toast.”

“Toast?” Penelope placed her hands on her hips, arching her brow. “What are we toasting to?”

“Why, my finding you here, of course!” He grinned. “I've been most eager for a moment alone with you, Miss Featherington. Here, I shall find myself another glass." He spun and fumbled clumsily, so uncharacteristically discombobulated that Penelope couldn't help but to smother a laugh against the back of her fist.

At last, Colin turned to her with a triumphant smile, glass in hand. "Are you laughing at me, Miss Featherington?" He grabbed the gin and went to pour his drink, until Penelope stopped him, placing her small hand atop of his.

"I think you will find that you'll have more to drink…" Penelope said with barely restrained mirth, as she delicately turned over the cup in his hand, "...with your glass the right-side up, Mr Bridgerton."

Colin huffed a laugh, his smile boyish and handsome as he leaned down into her space. "A wise assessment as always, Miss Featherington," he whispered, close enough for the heat of his breath to fan against her cheek. "What would I ever do without you?"

"Die of thirst, it would seem," Penelope breathed, looking up into his dark, shining eyes.

"Oh… of that I have no doubt." Colin moved closer, his hand finding her waist and drawing her in.

[attila-werther]

'If you be thirsty, fleshthing, drink of me,' is so fun, like the speech is so good, but this feels like if you bite it, it's squishy, and that's delightful!

[delifoodsmanufacturer]

From Flower to Jar: The Amazing Process of Honey Making by Bees

On a warm spring day, as flowers burst into bloom, bees buzz from flower to flower, their tiny bodies a blur of activity. They're not just creating a beautiful scene; they're busy collecting nectar, the raw material for honey. Honey, nature's sweet gift, is packed with nutrients and flavor. But how do bees turn nectar into the sweet, golden honey we love? Let's take a peek into the bees' world and uncover the magic of honey making. Nectar Collection: It all starts with the worker bees, the female bees that are the hive's foragers. Armed with a long, straw-like tongue called a proboscis, they suck nectar from flowers. A single bee might visit hundreds of flowers on a single trip. Nectar, a sugary liquid, is the flower's way of attracting pollinators. It's mostly water and sucrose, with a dash of other sugars, amino acids, and minerals. Ingestion and Transformation: Once a bee's honey stomach (or crop) is full—up to 70mg of nectar—it heads back to the hive. On the way, an enzyme called invertase gets to work in the bee's stomach, breaking down the sucrose into simpler sugars like glucose and fructose. Regurgitation and Evaporation: Back home, the worker bee regurgitates the nectar into the mouth of a house bee. The house bee then spreads the nectar in thin layers inside the honeycomb cells. By fanning their wings, the bees create a breeze that helps evaporate the water. Nectar starts with about 70-80% water, but the bees reduce it to 18-20% through this process. Ripening and Sealing: As the water evaporates and the sugar concentration rises, the honey thickens. The bees keep adding enzymes, enhancing the honey's flavor and chemistry. Once it's just right, they seal the honeycomb cells with a wax cap, made by special glands on their bodies. This sealed honey is stored as food for the colony, especially for the cold winter months when flowers are scarce. Wuhu Deli Foods Co., Ltd.: Your Source for Pure Honey: At Wuhu Deli Foods Co., Ltd., we're all about bringing you the best honey. We source our honey from pristine environments where bees can thrive. We ensure every step, from the bees' hard work in the fields to our careful extraction and packaging, meets the highest quality standards. Our honey is pure, natural, and full of the goodness that nature and the bees have to offer. So, go ahead, enjoy the rich, sweet taste of our honey, and appreciate the incredible journey it took to get to your table. Read the full article

[fuckyeahfluiddynamics]

Building In a Stingless Hive

Honeybees, with their stingers, get lots of attention, but the Americas have plenty of stinger-less honeymakers, too. These stingless bees are native to Mexico, where beekeepers cultivate them for pollination. (Video and image credit: Deep Look) Read the full article

[superiordutchsauce]

Honeymaker (Director's cut).

[beemovieerotica]

Between Barry and that jock guy, who would Davy Jones want the human woman to stay with

i think he was so wrapped up in the legal implications of the bees suing honeymakers trial that he wasn't even thinking about the love story at all...like he had to know all the ins and outs and maccus is just sitting there going "captain, if I were a bee would you still love me" and jones doesn't answer

[cpd623]

Four bees so far

I am having fun with the Honeymakers Challenge prompts: https://archiveofourown.org/works/63536401

It is also fun to see how some of my other works have been noticed. Love to see little milestones crossed and I adore every comment.

[buckriled]

im motivated now so its time for a

random bee swarm au infodump

ok lets start with the cast

blue hive:

buoyant bee:

(uses he/she)

founder of the blue hive

ninja bee:

(uses he/him)

former commander of the blue hive

diamond bee:

(uses she/her)

lead honeymaker (& former first lady) of the blue hive

bucko bee:

(uses he/him)

incumbent commander of the blue hive

cobalt bee:

(uses he/him)

ambassador of the blue hive

vicious bee:

(uses she/her)

general of the blue hive militia

red hive:

precise bee:

(uses he/they)

founder of the red hive

demon bee:

(uses he/him)

former commander of the red hive

riley bee:

(uses he/him)

incumbent commander of the red hive

crimson bee:

(uses she/they)

ambassador of the red hive

fire bee:

(uses they/them)

general of the red hive militia

colorless hive:

vector bee:

(uses they/it)

founder of the colorless hive

lion bee:

(uses he/him)

former commander of the colorless hive

commander bee:

(uses he/him)

incumbent commander of the colorless hive

music bee:

(uses she/her)

ambassador of the colorless hive

windy bee:

(uses she/they)

general of the colorless hive militia

[lady-coliope]

Attention dearest Polin writers:

A challenge is afoot!

Announcement to follow anon 🐝

[bridgeybrainrot]

Chapters: 4/13 Fandom: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn Rating: Not Rated Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Colin Bridgerton/Penelope Featherington Characters: Colin Bridgerton, Penelope Featherington Additional Tags: Fluff, Ficlet Collection, Pollen, The Honeymakers Challenge 2025, polin bee ficlet, Discord: Polinators (Bridgerton), Modern AU Summary:

bee (noun):

a Bridgerton ficlet (usually about Polin) containing exactly 233 words.

Details about The Honeymakers Challenge can be found here, here and on the Polinators Discord. These ficlets all occur at some unnamed point in Polin's relationship, not necessarily in chronological order. As such, please read the author's note prompt tags to identify if the chapter isn't for you! 💛

[taldigi]

So in Fashion Club, you have Marinette and Felix's power's figured out, and you have a rough idea for Alina's power. But do you have any finalized ideas for Flora's powers? (I know Rena Roux and Bumblebee don't play a huge role in Fashion Club, but my favorite things in the miraculous fandom are the ideas for powers)

Hmm. I image her weapon being a tambourine for some reason... a scythe (a farmer's tool) would be a cool way to go, too. But a stiletto dagger is a good, easily readable stinger-like weapon. that, or a rapier. (cool sword go bzzz)

Bees are very into cooperation and working as a team, so she's largely a support player. Pretty useless on her own, but can ramp someone else up. (example... LB vs Chat is a 1-1. LB vs BB, is a 1-0.5. But LB vs Chat & Bumblebee is a 1-2.5)

uhh i've played around with ideas based on Bee-haviors, like Tanzsprache/Dance Language and typical bee-bilities like honeymaking and wax production.

Playing on casino/super lady luck themes.. something something extended wild.. scatters... Maybe the ability to pull special pollens from a pouch to induce things like frenzies or sleepies.

LB = Artificer / Chat = Wizard / RR = Ranger / BB = Bard

I think it would be fun if Flora had been a wishmaker before Marinette & Felix- except she never bothered to utilize her Faerie in the same way because she's just vibing.

[your-royal-crowfather]

"I ᕼᗩᗪ ᗩ ᗪᖇEᗩᗰ… I GOT EᐯEᖇYTᕼIᑎG I ᗯᗩᑎTEᗪ."

[pt: "I had a dream... I got everything I wanted."

P!Philza / Crowfather, Local King, Criminal, etc. Ruler of the world!

"Everything is mine, mine, mine!"

[Pubeverse roleplay blog ran by {@raphaels-zone}, Everything Here is RP and CANON DIVERGENT!]

Facts about YOUR KING; (TBA)

He/Neos Pronoun users, prefers royal ones like king/royal/crown but if crown likes it enough he'll use any kind.

You can ONLY address royal by 'Your Imperial Majesty' if you want a favor, royal doesn't do anything for free.

Everything is his. Everything. EVERYTHING.

Lives in kings royal base in the arctic, high up so he can watch over all of his people.

Criminal, he will kill, steal, and whatever else he wants.

Responds to Crowfather, Philza, Phil, or King Philza.

Platonic Life Partners w Techno (you won't see him), Romantic Life Partners w Kristin (you won't see her), and Starbound Soulmates with Sparklez

Use This For Elytrian Lore

General tags used;

#royal announcement - In character posts, thoughts, and rambles

#my hoard of trinkets - In character reblogs

#royal ramblings - asks

#skys the limit - written roleplay

#youve lost my interest - end of thread

#the archives - flashbacks

#pubeverse - general tag for pubeverse

#noncanon - noncanon

#tough subjects - general angst w heavy subjects

#the squire / ooc - ooc

My Family;

#my phantom prince - @phantom-brewery (Wraith)

#my dearest kit - @wealthindamouf (Fundy)

#my little sunbird - @bigman-birdism (Tommy)

My Subjects;

#my *favorite* prince or #my consort - @fallen-starbourne (Sparklez)

#my partner in crime - @sneegvods (Sneeg)

#my merchant - @thefragranceman (Schlatt)

#my shooting star - @smajornova (Scott)

#little ender princess - @particle-princess (Ranboo)

#the honeymaker - @bunkerhive (Tubbo)

#little ender royal - (Aimsey)

#the...slime - @slimeyoulater (Charlie)

#little kitty - (James)

#fireboy - (Jack)

#watergirl - @fishachu (Niki)

#the beau bird - @beauvian (Beau)

[just-your-average-cryptid]

bees are very territorial when it comes to their hive and queen, if the beekeeper sucks they're not reaching in there to get Thousand Sting Attacked (and lose all their honeymaking bees)

i'm not a beekeeping expert but uh. pretty sure we've changed a lot of things, including apiary and general livestock practice, since 185-fluffing-9

Wild that folks keep saying beekeepers abuse bees as if bees are not both venomous flying animals and fully unionized