#i do ship her and brian i won't lie

[andorshitdaily]

Andor Character of the Day: Unidentified Pre-Mor officer 2

[stuffnonsenseandotherthings]

SHIPPER GAME TAG

It seems like @lurkingshan has tagged me to unveil all the skeletons in my fandom closet so let's go and dig them up! Word of warning, I had very patchy media access up until my 20s (I could watch about 5ish things on TV and one of them was the news) so some of my ships are uh, niche.

1. What ship were you completely obsessed with when you were a teenager, but now you don't care anymore?

Damon and Elena from The Vampire Diaries. I had such a weird relationship with this show given that I couldn't actually watch the actual episodes and instead had to watch the curated shipping clip compilations but yeah, I was very into these two for most of my teen years. Now my tastes have changed drastically and I'm no longer into this couple or the show so.....

2. Which ship do you consider your first one?

I was going to say Percy and Annabeth but then I remembered Luke and Maria from The Sarah Jane Adventures. Admittedly a very niche couple but they're the first time I can remember coming across a pairing on screen and going "They Are More Than Friends I Must Find More". Unfortunately there wasn't much more to find but I still think their relationship was cute.

3. Your first fanfic belonged to which couple?

Another niche couple but Ruth and Jay from Casualty. There wasn't much but I poured over the 10ish fics I could find and frequently checked if there was anything new for them on FF.net or wherever it is I'd managed to find them.

Damn I want to go rewatch their scenes again, I wonder if the compilations are still on Youtube?

4. Do you remember the first couple you saw a fan art over?

I don't remember the first couple I saw Fanart for but I can tell you the first Fanart I remember coming across and that was Percy Jackson. There is a particular style popular among fanartist for the series and I loved it then and I still love it now.

5. Did you ever get into ship discourse?

Only with friends haha. I think the first time I can properly remember having a discussion with people about a ship was the Peeta/Katniss/Gale triangle, I spent a lot of time ranting to my poor friends that of course it was going to end up being Peeta and Katniss because they fit the "Final Couple of a Teen Lit Romance" pattern down to a tee so rooting for Gale was useless (I was very pleased to be proven right, my pattern theory was just starting out back then).

6. Did you have any no-otp or have it currently?

I won't lie, I used to really struggle with ships that broke up canon ships. Like really, really struggle. I knew then and I recognise even more now that this was linked to my own issues with being overly loyal to just about anything but yeah, I couldn't cope with non-canon ships that broke up the canon ships, even if I didn't like the canon ships.

In regards to specific ships? Anything involving Hermione (none of the men were good enough for her in teen me's opinion).

7. Who were the couple in the last fanfic you read?

..... Ummm Erestor/Glorfindel anyone?

8. Currently, do you have any OTPs?

As @lurkingshan said in her own post, OTPs are eternal. My first OTP was probably Percy and Annabeth and I'd still fight monsters for them. More recent additions to the pack are Andrea and Gyeol-Wool from Hospital Playlist and Uea and King from Bed Friends.

9. Is there any couple that, to this day, you are extremely mad about not getting together?

MARIA AND BLOODY LUKE 😤

In all seriousness, none spring to mind but only because I tend to blot these things from my memory.

10. Is there any ship you used to dislike but now you think they are kind of interesting?

I may have the memory of a sieve for couples I dislike but I also hold grudges against storytelling wrongs so probably not, if I didn't like them then it's likely I still don't like them.

11. Do you have any ship that, in the past, was considered normal but now you would be cancelled over.

I'm going to continue the Brian and Justin trend here because I'm sure many people would be uncomfortable with the age gap now but, as Shan puts it best, "women in queer spaces often struggle to account for the totally different culture and power dynamics between m/m pairings".

12. What was your favourite crack ship?

I don't really do crack ships but I often think about the fact that, somewhere out there on the internet, there is a fanfic about Snape and a teletubby. I've never read it, I don't want to, but the thought does make me giggle (perhaps slightly nervously, I'm not sure).

13. Who is the couple you read more fanfics of?

I tend to go in both fads and cycles so it'll be a mix of fanfic linked to what I'm currently watching/reading (if it seems ficable) and pairings whose fics I know I'll enjoy. That being said I did once get so deep into Stucky that I obsessively researched life in inter-war New York so quite possibly them.

14. What do most of your ships have in common?

I wouldn't say I have a specific type of ship that I like but I am a total sucker for ships where it feels like they help each other become better people, both in little things and in the big things.

15. What do you absolutely hate in a ship?

When I don't understand why they're together.

Tagging anyone who wants to join as well as @twig-tea @respectthepetty

[maverickcalf]

Felt inspired by one of my friend's @ruztyryan real genius fic, so i wrote a bit more of the ship Chris x Vince (color of money). It deals with Vince's worries about meeting two of Chris's friends, but it will have more of a bittersweet vibe about it. Anyway since it is their birthday, I decided to post what I have so far.

Fic snippet under the cut!

Vince had spent far too much time fixing his hair. Far more than usual. But he really couldn't help it. Nerves had taken hold of him harder than they had before.

When he dated Carmen it was simple. It was just them. He didn't have to impress anyone else just to be with her.

Not that he had impressed Chris’s friends to stay with him… right? Sure Chris’s friends meant a lot to him but it wasn't like if he failed to please them he would break up with him…

Vince shook his head, damn, he just repeated his own thoughts. He was in a downward spiral, part of him knew that. The other part… well, remained in the spiral.

That being said he was quickly brought back to reality by a gentle kiss on his neck, followed by hands circling around his waist.

“If you use any more of that hairspray you are gonna get a headache not hungover.”

Chris's voice was smooth as ever and even if he was teasing Vince knew it wasn't any ill intentions behind it. 

Mostly because Chris told him that if he took this tone, that's what he meant.

Vince's hand gripping the hairspray fell to his side, only to lift it slightly, setting it down on the dresser.

“What if they don't like me?”

Chris sighed as he moved from breathing against Vince's neck to leaning his head against the other man's.

“They will.”

This time he sounded much more serious. Like he wanted to leave no room for doubt.

But it was still there, stewing in his stomach.

The lack of response got Chris to speak again, “We don't have to go.”

A lie. Vince knew Chris wouldn't back down from a promise. And that's what he had promised to his friends Ick and Mitch. That they would get to meet his new partner… partner.

“Do they… do they even know my name?”

Chris breathed in and out. Then hummed, “I haven't told them much of anything.”

Ah. That could be bad, what if they didn't know their friend liked men… or would accept a guy like him? Vince tried his best to keep his breathing steady, “So they don't know-?” 

“No. I figured you would tell them in your own time.” Chris spun Vince around to face him, now Vince could see the smile on his face, “Like you did with me.”

Vince found his face turning hot, his cheeks burning, and then he chuckled, “It was hard to hide it from you with you grinding against me.”

Chris smirked, kissing him on the cheek, seemingly unbothered by the heat, “So. It's not like they are gonna do that.”

“Sure…” Vince rolled his eyes, “They might be too busy being pissed at you for not telling them you have a boyfriend.”

He meant to keep the sharpness out of his voice, but sometimes fear makes it impossible. As much as that was attempted to have been drummed out of him… it just happens.

Chris frowned slightly at the tone, but it was only there for a moment, “They always knew I was a bit… eccentric. It won't be too much of a shock.”

“Eccentric?” Vince huffed, “Is that what we are calling it these days?” It was kinder than faggot, but not by much.

“It's what my mother calls it,” Chris said in a tone far too casual for Vince's liking. Vince tried to read the expression on Chris's face but if there was hurt behind it, he couldn't find it.

“Chris…” Vince sighed. Was this how the whole night was gonna be, him struggling to understand what was going on? And suddenly finding his words missing? Indeed he opened his mouth and nothing came out.

There was a moment's pause before Chris sighed, and his expression finally became gentler, “Ick already knows. And even if Brian doesn't take it well, we can handle it.”

Another deep breath from Vince, “... I guess I can't really argue with you about that.”

“You can.” Chris replied back simply, “If that's what you want.”

Something about the way Chris said that put him at ease, just the fact he could fight back if he wanted to. If he wanted to bail he could. 

Not that he was going to.

“Hey, you know me, I don't like to lose.”

Chris smiled and leaned down for a kiss, lifting him up slightly.

[dreaming-marchling]

Candle rollerskate juicebox dice mushroom planet candy tooth icecream tomato bug flower

on a scale from 1 to 10, how much do you enjoy editing? why is that?

I think I'd have to go 5. Dead center because I really love the first like 15 times I read something lol. I re-read my writing a LOT in preparation for posting. So that initial edit when it's all really fresh and then later when I'm making it all cohesive to make sure it matches with the way the story flows is great. Then it gets really miserable and tedious. The final read through before I post is like dragging myself through mud.

describe your latest wip with five emojis

🌿🐻🐍🔒🌧️

share some personal lore you never posted about before

I don't talk about books much but I'm a huge reader outside of fics too. Like I own hundreds of books.

what stops you from writing more in your free time?

I have a hard time focusing. Fighting the "I feel emotionally blah, I'm just going to mindlessly scroll" thing is a battle some days.

share a head canon for one of your favourite ships or pairings

I've not written it (yet) but I have kind of endless daydreams about Magnus using Pandemonium as an informal court for the warlocks (or just Downworlders in general but technically it's meant for the warlocks he leads) to bring him issues/requests. And then on nights when Alec is with him, this powerful Shadowhunter just drapes himself on Magnus, sits in his lap, sitting on the floor at his feet and laying his head on Magnus' leg... just not having to put on his Leader face and letting himself be Magnus' instead. Maybe only on Downworld night? And the Downworlders are unsure of how to take this but Magnus is very "he's surprisingly cuddly *shrug*" about it

name three good things going on in your life right now

I have two wonderful cats who make my home happier, I finally bought a new mattress (it's glorious) and though I'm dealing with some crap at work I do have a job that is not bad and allows me financial stability

post an unpopular opinion about a popular fandom character

I think this was the popular opinion and then the tide has since turned but I continue to loathe Nesta from the Court of Thorns and Roses series. The main justification after all those pages was like "you can't hate her, she hates herself" but like no, I can totally continue to hate her.

share some personal wisdom or a life hack you swear on

Steam a cut up head of cauliflower, slowly roast 5 to however many garlic cloves as you want in a few tablespoons of butter (or oil), combine, season, thin with a little water (especially pasta water if going on pasta) and then blend in a food processor for like a decade. Literally walk away and start cleaning up your kitchen. Blend until you worry for the motor. It'll transform into the fluffiest creamiest garlicky "alfredo" sauce that won't break and get all greasy when you reheat later. Great for batch cooking that requires reheating.

name three good things about a character you hate

Jonathan in Shadowhunters: It wasn't his fault really, he loved Clary, his little move while he was activating Clary and Jace's runes was super smooth

give yourself some constructive criticism on your own writing

I need to understand and internalize the difference between lay and lie. I can't forever go off what sounds right in my head and defying spellcheck. I'm sure some reader is like BITCH YES PLEASE lol

add 50 words to your current wip and share the paragraph here

“I will.” She promised. He hated dumping so much on her. Lying to the police, having to take care of Brian in the aftermath of something so major without him, calling everyone and having to tell their family and the team what had gone down… This was a lot to ask anyone.

They had no choice. Dom trusted her. He trusted her so fucking much.

do you have any pets? if you do, post some pictures of them

Unfortunately I am a weirdo who likes to keep all photographic evidence of my life off the internet but I do have 2 awesome cats. A tortie girl and a black boy who are littermates. They're 3 now. She never shuts up and he squeaks. She demands I wiggle the string constantly, he's literally got an anxiety disorder that in the last year has really let up its grip on him and he's like blossoming. They're great little monsters.

Thank you for asking!

[milich96]

I see you're liking The Boys, have you done any drawing of them? Or do you have any ship already (you're usually very galactic brian with those lol)?

No not yet, I am not great with TV shows fanart cause looking up refs of actors make me feel weird lol maybe in the future. I am stuck atm around the middle of season 2, but cause I am one of those people that have to binge watch a serie or they'll never finish it. It is good, I like it very much, but I won't lie I find some character arcs more interesting than others.

As ship go the ony one I find interesting in a fucked up way is Butcher/Homelander. Can't wait to see their fight 💫

I also like Maeve/Elena. It was nice seeing Maeve caring about her wellbeing (at least for now idk if it will change in the future season)

[renee-writer]

A Strange New World Chapter 11 Family

Ellen comes out to greet them when they pull up. She pulls Claire into her arms as soon as Jamie helps her out. “Daughter, you look better.” Claire, who had missed a mother's touch most of her life, melts under her attention.

“I feel better,” she then whispers to her,” I need to speak to you, privately.”

“Aye. Come in. You must be hungry for lunch.”

“Aye mam,” Jamie agrees,” The hospital food just isn’t the same.” Ellen laughs as she leads them in.

“Go fetch your brother.” Said as she starts making sandwiches. He nods and hurries off to do it.

He finds Willie, sitting in his room. “Come. Mam is preparing lunch.”

He shakes his head. His guilt won't let him alone. “Claire how?”

“Come down and see. Please Willie. She doesn’t blame you. None of us do.” He stands and follows him out.

Claire stands when she sees him. Coming up, she hugs him tight. “It is alright Willie. I understand and I am here.” More tears fall on her head. Jamie hugs his other side with Brian and Ellen joining. It is this Jenny, Ian, and wee Jamie walk in on.

“What?” She then sees Willie. “Brother?” All have moved away to allow Jenny to come up to him.

“Jenny.” At her name, coming from the lips that hadn't spoke in years, she breaks and runs over to him. The hug is tight and produces tears in both.

“Willie, welcome home. Wee Jamie, come say hello to your Uncle Willie.”

He slowly walks up to meet him. Willie lifts the lad into his arms and hugs him tight. He kisses his cheek before putting him down.

Jenny notices Claire. “Da who?”

“Sorry. Jenny, Ian, wee Jamie, meet Miss Claire Beauchamp. Claire, my daughter Jenny, her husband Ian, and their son wee Jamie.”

“Nice to meet you Claire.”

“Pleased to make your acquaintance.” She bows before them. Jenny shots her mam a puzzled look. ‘Later' she mouths back.

After lunch, the lasses gather in the sitting while the lads head out to finish chores.

“Ellen I know Jamie told you about what the doctor found. I don’t want you to think me a loose man.”

“Oh Claire honey, I don’t.”

“He did a strange thing. He looked down where only husbands should. Jamie said it was alright. Or I wouldn’t have. He said I was healthy, down there but have to have it again in a year. Have you had such?” Jenny looks questionably between her mam and the stranger.

“I have. It is called a pelvic and yes, is necessary to make sure women stay healthy.”

“He said I needed the knitting taken out in two weeks. Can you help?”

“Knitting?” Jenny can't take it anymore. How is this woman?

“I can. I will find you a doctor for both.”

“Okay mam. What is going on?”

“May I tell her?” She nods. “Claire joined us from the Stones. She is not of our time.”

“What time?” A stunned Jenny asks. She had heard tales of the Stones all her life. She just thought them tales to entertain bairns. But.

“1746.” Jenny feels faint. “I was running from some bad men, my husband and his brother. They were evil. I ran to the Stones and touched the biggest. I woke wet and alone. I came to the first house I saw and Jamie answered. I have been here since. Your mam and da and Jamie have become family. Willie, he had a nightmare, cut me with his dirk. But I don't blame him. I know what it is like to be turtured.”

“Well now you are my sister.” Jenny comes up and hugs her. Claire hugs her back. Sister. Family!

“Claire, you must be tired. Go and have a lie in for a bit.” Ellen suggests. She hugs her too and gratefully does.

Meanwhile on the other side of time

Two men exit a cave where they have been hiding. “What now brother. You know they will eventually find us. Claire is gone. We need to be too.”

“The colonies then?”

“Yes. Let's make sure no one comes looking.”

Two fishermen are killed, dressed in their clothing, and hung on crosses. The two men make their way to the harbor, dressed as fishermen.

A month later they exit. The Randall’s are dead. It is the Taylors that exit the ship.