#it's so fluffy i'm gonna die

[sarahmackattack]

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[the-fluffstiel-bang]

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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: The Transformers (IDW Generation One) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Rodimus | Rodimus Prime/Thunderclash Characters: Rodimus | Rodimus Prime, Thunderclash (Transformers), Ratchet (Transformers) Additional Tags: Post-Canon, Fluff, Friendship, Comfort, Sickfic, except rodimus is fine he's just dramatic Summary:

Rodimus is dying… except not really. He’s fine, save for suffering dramatically from the Cybertronian equivalent of a cold. Thunderclash stays by his side, shocked by the amount of trust Rodimus shows in him. Unfortunately, Thunderclash is not fully prepared for what it means when someone with an outlier flame ability gets the sniffles.

Based on @numbbrainstrorm ‘s awesome artwork!

[aceofcaydes01]

I started this all the way back at the end of Season of the Lost and just now finished it.

Inspired by @a-driftamongopenstars' Old Light, New Light series.

“Are you sure?” Ace asked, looking to where her right hand was extended and her Ghost floated in her palm. He vibrated gently in a reassuring manner. “I’ve spoken with Glint, he needs you right now.” Ghost says to you through your telepathic connection. You nodded and you were instantly transmatted to the loading bay of the Radiant Accipiter.

“Crow?” You ask softly as you approach, both he and Glint looked up at the sound of your voice. You stood there for a second, trying to assess whether or not he wanted your company, only moving when you felt the gentle prod of Glint between your shoulders, urging you forward. Your armor and weapons disappeared as you stepped forward, and out of the corner of your eye you saw Ghost vanish with Glint.

“Are these eyes the ones that haunt you at night?” Crow asks, leveling you with his gaze as you approach him fully.

For years whenever you tried to sleep, all you could see in your dreams was Uldren’s glowing glare as he pulled Ace of Spades’ trigger and shattered your life.

As weird as it was, you’d found comfort in Crow. Your anger at seeing him risen as a Guardian slowly faded as you’d seen first hand how earnest he was, how innocent. He was the opposite of Uldren, the fact that he was a fellow Hunter was just cruel irony. A tentative friendship had developed after you’d saved him and Glint from Spider’s employ. Ghost urged you to tell Crow in the early stages of your friendship, you hadn’t, and were now regretting not taking his counsel.

You gaze into the warm glow of his amber eyes, and to his surprise, you smile. “No. I don’t see any trace of Uldren in your eyes, Crow.” You say, holding his gaze, and you feel his body relax slightly next to yours.

“Now I know why you always looked at me that way.” He says softly as he looks down to the knife in his hand, the one you’d given him last Dawning. He looks back up into your eyes as you speak.

“I’m sorry I didn’t tell you, I didn’t know how.” You say quietly, knowing his mind must be reeling from whatever Savathûn said or showed him of his past life.

You put on a brave face, but you still carried the weight of Cayde’s death. The fact that you had feelings for who was once his killer wasn’t helping your guilt any. You knew that Cayde would want you to be happy, and Crow made you so so happy.

“If it were me, I wouldn’t have known what to say either, Guardian.” Crow replies, reaching out for your hand, your fingers entwine and you stand there looking out at the Dreaming City. Crow had already been in orbit there when you joined him.

“Were you going to go down there and see your sister?” You ask after a comfortable silence, hoping it isn’t a sensitive topic.

“No. I returned here to see if I would feel anything. I don’t, and it seems strange that I was on the Tangled Shore for so long and I had no idea that my former home was right there all along.” Crow replies with a shrug, turning away from the window and going to an overhead compartment, pulling you with him by your entwined fingers. “This is for you.” Crow says, holding out a blue box with white and gold stars on it and a gold ribbon.

“You didn’t have to get me anything.” You reply as you accept it, feeling a blush start to color your cheeks.

“I know. I wanted to.” Crow replies, and you share a smile before you ease off the top and push away the tissue paper. Inside is a black knife with a white spade on the blade and the wings of a crow on the handle. It was an obviously expensive Eververse commission and you were speechless.

“Crow- Thank you, it’s beautiful.” You manage, turning to wrap your arms around his neck and pull him into a hug.

“You’re welcome. Now you can take us both with you, always.” Crow replies, squeezing you gently as his arms wrap around you.

[headfullofgalaxies]

Recently watched Sasaki and Miyano.

tl;dr: highly recommend, very cute and fluffy and a rare instance of a romance I actually enjoyed. 100% understand why this is so many people's comfort anime. So if you're interested or looking for a comfort watch, give it a shot!

More thoughts under the cut.

Disclaimer before I get into the review: I tend to dislike romance stories. They're just not my thing. I'm aro/ace, so I have trouble understanding some of the decisions characters make while they're pursuing/in a relationship. So, if the author doesn't handle the relationship very well, it really breaks my immersion. Now, that's not to say that I never enjoy romance, just that it's rare.

That being said, I did have fun watching Sasaki and Miyano. The characters had actual chemistry and their story was cute and fluffy.

All of the side characters felt like people of their own, even if they didn't get a lot of focus. I know that the author has written other stories in this setting (Hirano and Kagiura is the one I know about), so it makes sense.

The romance felt very grounded and realistic. The characters respected each others' boundaries and there weren't any of those common romance tropes that border on uncomfortable. The two main characters had an extremely healthy relationship the entire way though, which I appreciate.

The references to the fujoshi/fudanshi culture was also very interesting. While I myself am not a fujoshi (for obvious reasons), I've been online long enough to know a bit about the culture. It was nice that it humanized it instead of making it seem weird or "cringy". Sure, there are some people in the hobby who take it to an extreme and cross boundaries that shouldn't be crossed, but I don't believe that is the majority.

One of my least favorite tropes in all of fiction is miscommunication. This story did use it a few times, but instead of brooding on it and letting the situation spiral out of control, the characters actually addressed the situation like reasonable people. Imagine, characters who do their best to communicate, instead of just sulking and expecting their partner to read their minds. Innovative. Now if only more stories used miscommunication like this one.

Unfortunately, an aspect of romance stories that I don't like is very present in this story- the "will they won't they". It was inevitable, I suppose, and really shouldn't have surprised me, but here I am. Surprised. Despite my own feelings on the matter, the reason for the holdout was realistic and understandable, and it never detracted from the story, so I honestly can't hold that against it. Though Miyano's denseness was frustrating at some points.

Overall, I did genuinely enjoy watching this show. It is very well-written with easily relatable characters. Even if a few of the romancisims got a bit annoying, they were never bothersome enough to break my immersion, unlike so many other romances. While I personally won't be rewatching it, it will definitely be something I recommend to friends!

[heartfullofleeches]

Izzy is so damn fine

You're gonna love what I'm writing right now then... maybe

[gointothevvater]

Kloktober day 29: so what happens after AOTD?

Is anyone surprised? I very much doubt it! Lol . "Gold suits you." Charles slid an elegant ring onto St. Cecilia's third finger as he said so, smiling serenely to himself. There was a pale pink diamond at the center, pear cut, surrounded by smaller white diamonds. "I always imagined it would."

There was a power in sitting like this, St. Cecilia found, with Charles on his knees while she herself sat on the edge of their shared bed. She was usually the submissive one in their relationship, and she lifted one foot to press the heel of her stiletto into his shoulder, grinning when he shuddered. "I always imagined you would've been quicker to find out."

With a fond roll of his eyes, he pointed out, "You're the one who turned me down."

"I didn't want to risk it," she said, glancing away. "Losing you right after I finally had you."

Charles smiled, turning his head to press a kiss to the ball of her ankle. "You've always had me."

"You know what I mean." St. Cecilia lifted her hand to examine the ring, turning it this way and that to watch the pretty pink diamond at its center catch the light of the afternoon sun peeking in through the curtains. It was beautiful.

Charles said, "I do." He'd been waiting to say those two words to her for years.

[follow-the-sun-fanfic]

Mirabel is sick. Bruno tells her his favorite story.

[goopeculiar]

just like this, fall baekhyun/chanyeol, PG-13, 10014 words. Baekhyun finds himself laying on the snow, tangled up in Christmas lights as his ridiculously hot neighbor stands over him.

[brightlotusmoon]

We went to a closing Tuesday Morning store and got the softest blanket it the world. It's so fluffy I'm gonna die.

Also found a 12-lb weighted blanket with a plush shiny gray side and a soft fuzzy white side. I remember when weighted blankets cost hundreds of dollars and now you can get them at closeout stores for twenty-five dollars!

[doraminatook]

STAHHHHHPPP

This is too cute.

I'm gonna die.

Fraternizing 🌼

[the-fluffstiel-bang]

Fluffspiration Post

"Nobody puts Baby in a corner," Dean says, grinning brightly as he holds his hand out for Cas to take.

The angel tilts his head in bemusement, but takes Dean's hand and allows him to pull him to his feet.

With a sigh, Dean resists the urge to roll his eyes. "Dirty Dancing. I made you watch it a few weeks back, remember?"

That is met with a slow nod of understanding before Cas says, "Yes, the film with the lift, and the watermelon, and abortion."

"Just dance with me," Dean says with a laugh.

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Linktober 27: Rest

Link and Zelda take a nap in the grass after frolicking with some bunnies :3 I went with some changes to their outfits cause I thought it would be cool. Link is pretty much the same except for the bandanna, Zelda on the other hand put her hair up and is wearing a less fancy, more practical dress that serves better for frolicking around in. She also has this comfy shawl. Also- THEY HAVE LITTLE BRACELETS THEY GOT FOR EACH OTHER!! Link got a fancy one and Zelda has a more of a rustic leather one.

drawing characters cuddling and sleeping next to each other is a bit challenging, I didn't quite know what to do with Zelda's hands so I gave her that kinda t-rex arm tucked arms thing idk. I probably could've done better on the pose, idk I've not really drawn characters at this angle and position before so I was kind of learning as I was going along with this one.

also- no matter what I do, Zelda always looks smaller than link in my drawings?? Like, she's taller than him, and trust me- I measure them! But for some reason Link's head always looks bigger. Maybe it's all that hair floof.

[geothewriter]

Zutara Week 2024 - Festive

This year I partnered up with the legendary @demaparbat-hp for this prompt response. Please check out her corresponding post and artwork! I am literally still so shaken by the incredible artwork that goes along with this story! No, seriously, this is absolutely incredible! Give her praise!

Y'all, this is the fluffiest thing I've ever written. Enjoy!

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Zuko decided to make the next Winter Solstice memorable after his and Katara's first one together lacked a certain magic.

On their first Winter Solstice together, Zuko shared a simple dinner with Katara in the Palace. Foods from her home mingled with spiced Fire Nation dishes, filling the table with a plethora of vibrant colors. He tried his best to find all of the best ingredients, and while she smiled, there was a vacancy in her eyes when she looked across the spread. Just the two of them. She assured him that she loved the thought and the food was exquisite. Perhaps too much so, he added in his head. It was made with perfection, not love. The kitchens were incapable of adding that ingredient. He knew what was missing. He knew what he couldn’t fix that night. Everyone had been so busy in that first year that there wasn’t a chance for friends. He was the Fire Lord and was busy, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t take some time away from the world’s affairs for someone who gave him his world. Even as the meal ended and they retired for the night, he began plotting. It wouldn’t be easy. No, compared to his normal responsibilities, the plan that rapidly formed that night was doomed without the most meticulous preparations. Luckily he knew just the person to contact and swore on his honor that he’d write a letter to Sokka the next morning. Early? Yes. Without reason? No. Even starting this soon he knew it was likely that everything may only line up more than a year from now. He hoped Katara was patient. He’d try.

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[kierangecko]

Lucy the floofy coal baron

[a-very-sparkly-nerd]

If TDP characters had phones, Callum would ABSOLUTELY post art of Rayla (only stuff that she approved, though, because he is a consensual king about everything) and then MILES of poems professing his love for her, and everyone (probably including her, tbh) would be in his comments like "WE GET IT SHUT UP." And the other would be the only thing they post about, maybe with some anime memes and sketches scattered about. The parents stalking their accounts like "Should we be worried? ...Eh" because the honeymoon phase is supposed to only last so long, but for Rayllum is eternal.