#linzin is ever on my mind

[lily-inmyhead]

LINZIN RANT

Disclaimer

• So I just wanted to start of by saying I don't really post much here, but I felt like getting a little tangent of my headcanons for Lin and Tenzin's relationship.

• This will include young Linzin, their breakup and some of the Linzin we see in TLOK.

• I am a firm believer in the fact the Lin Beifong deserved so much better than what she got in the show. However, I am also a firm believer in the fact that Tenzin also deserved better.

YOUNG LINZIN

• I fully believe that everybody knew Lin and Tenzin likes eachother except them in the beginning.

• It was also a classic case of the will-they-won't-they trope (with Kya and Bumi both having betting pools on it).

• Lin and Tenzin were both extremely close growing up, they were both so similar, they both understood eachother in the pressure to live up to their parent's legacy, and Tenzin would always listen to Lin whenever she would struggle with her mother or Suyin.

• Much to Kya and Bumi's disappointment, nobody was ever able to pin just when Lin and Tenzin crossed the line of friendship, not even them. It just sorta happened neither of them knows exactly when, previously mentioned this annoys Kya and Bumi who have to return all the money from their betting pools.

• Everyone thought Linzin was going to be endgame, Tenzin had even started calling Toph "Mom" and she had accepted it begrudgingly and Lin had started calling Katara "Mom" which elated Katara. (I saw this headcanon somewhere and it resonated with me so clearly and I can't remember where.)

• The two of them were a sort of power couple in Republic City, paparazzi fauned over them and named them 'Power Couple of the Century'. They were adored by everyone, even though the attention at time was too much. (The amount of publicity they gained whilst together led to a messily public break up in which alot of names got dragged through the mud.)

• Tenzin didn't necessarily want a family, he wouldn't mind having one in fact he'd like it but it was never on the top of his list at least not until his father died, he never pressurer Lin into the idea of having a family because he knew she didn't want one, he was happy with that as long as he was with her.

• Tenzin and Lin were hopelessly in love, and were actually a really good couple they worked well together.

BREAK UP LINZIN

• Tenzin and Lin's biggest fault was actually what lead them to each other, their deep need to fulfil their parent's legacy.

• Aang's death and Toph leaving Republic City was where it started to unravel with all the new pressure on each of their shoulders cracks started to show.

• I think the last straw was when the acolytes (pushing my evil!acolytes agenda here) kept pushing Tenzin and Lin and Pema confessing to Tenzin. Lin and Tenzin both mutually decided to end things, they both knew it had to end, however it was Tenzin who had the nerve to voice it first.

• In the break up most if not all of Lin and Tenzin's mutual friends took Lin's side. Even Katara voiced her disappointment in her son's choice and chose to comfort Lin as she knew Toph could not.(Katara knew why her son did what he did but that did not mean she liked it.)

• This is one thing I think Tenzin was done dirty on, everyone voiced their dissatisfaction at his actions; Kya, Bumi, Izumi and even Su had sent him letters voicing theirs.

• Nobody stopped to think how Tenzin was feeling, only Lin. Lin knew what the others didn't, the break up had been much more mutual than it seemed.

• The break up was unnecessarily public with both Lin and Tenzin's names getting ran through the mud(though admittedly Tenzin more so). Tenzin however, was fine to play the bad guy as he announced his engagement to Pema not long after. He knew he had to take the blame, he felt at fault and was partly at fault, beside his name could recover, Lin was freshly chief of police, had big shoes to fill and was a woman all things the media would latch onto to pretty much destroy her career. Tenzin was protecting her and only Lin was aware of it and she was somewhat greatful.

• Another stolen headcanon is that after the break up they both need a change, so Lin cuts her long hair and Tenzin grows a beard.

TLOK LINZIN

• The two are reluctant to work together but still work seamlessly when forced to.

• Lin and Tenzin have kept up a cordial relationship. One thing do no matter the time after the break up is meet for tea every Wednesday afternoon, it was a habit they got into whilst together and never got out of.

• The two still love eachother but at this point both know it's practically impossible.

• Tenzin has a key to her apartment still. He only uses it when she is sick or injured.

• Often times Tenzin is the only one who can force Lin to go to the hospital when she needs and sometimes her subordinates will even call him in if they get too worried about her.

• They also somehow end up co parenting the Krew.

THE END

• Thank you if have managed to get this far into my rambling congratulations 🎉.

• These are just my thoughts on the ship and are NOT canon.

• Justice for my babies they were both done so dirty.

[risingsoleil]

have you ever thought of the possibility of teen!Linzin having a pregnancy scare 🫨 sorry just wanted their heart rate to pump up in another way MWHEHEH

Yes! I've thought about this and touched on it a bit with @peachchanvidel eheh

For AU Linzin, let's say it's after the first time they have sex. Both took the proper measure to make sure that an accidental pregnancy didn't happen. Lin took her tea and Tenzin came outside of her.

But for some reason, Lin is late. She's freaking out and doesn't want to assume that it's pregnancy. Her seismic sense doesn't show anything, but that could be because it's early...if she is pregnant.

Then how will she tell Tenzin?

of course it might be their luck that she'd get pregnant after the first time with him.

Lin intends to find out for herself but Tenzin meets her before she can go to a healer alone. She thought she could contain her anxiety, but Tenzin knows her too well and eventually presses to find the answer.

"I'm..." she swallows, "i haven't gotten my moon cycle yet..."

"Oh...oh....oh."

Lin fears he's about to lose his mind and also hope that it's an airbender. But instead, he says,

"Have you gone to a healer?"

"Not yet...and I'm too nervous to see your mom."

He nods. "We can go to another one."

"We?"

"Yeah, I'll go with you to a healer."

Lin settles on visiting the healer that her mother sees. To her and Tenzin's relief, there's no pregnancy. Simply a case of irregular period from stress or lifestyle changes.

Though Lin never tells him in that moment, she's deeply touched that Tenzin went with her to visit the healer. And he didn't bring up legacy or popping out as many airbenders as needed. He held her hand through everything and listened intently to the healer for anything he needs to know.

Lin decides that if she has to have a family with any man...it would be her best friend and boyfriend, Tenzin.

[btheleaf]

What made you like Pema? :3 Just out of curiosity, I feel like she's a character many people tend to kind of ignore or dislike.

Short answer: Spite

(Very) Long answer:

Tenzin was my first love and obsession when I got back into LOK. I went to AO3 to read about him and his wife! and found the attitudes towards Pemzin... odd? The ship is way less popular than Linzin, which was strange to me at the time, considering Pema/Tenzin are literally married in canon. But hey, whatever, to each their own. Maybe people just like Linzin more. Lin is a sexy badass, so I get it. Maybe people don't wanna write about the air babies. Maybe the age gap or any other countless things were giving people the ick about pemzin. Fine. It's all good to me. I began to look for pemzin fics to enjoy and found 🥲 strange things.

Pema was usually written as some kind of man-stealing demon with a magic coochie that could make Tenzin bend to her will and stay with her despite the fact that he loved Lin more, but at the same time she was a dumb and useless broodmare? More often than not, the Pema/Tenzin fics seemed to be written by people who didn't actually care for the ship and had Linzin endgame in mind.

I thought, "Okay, I'll check out Linzin, surely with way more fics to pick from, I'll find something that focuses on Lin/Tenzin and not Bad and Evil Pema."

I was disappointed to say the least.

So much cheating and lying, so many secret babies. SO MUCH Pema v. Lin, which doesn't do anything for me. I could understand it if there were Actual Reasons, but it was like Pema was showing up to be an emotional homewrecker despite her being IN HER OWN HOUSE. I just... like what the fuck is going on there?

Why does Pema hate Lin SO MUCH? Did the stories ever touch upon that? No. She just hates Lin. Obviously. Lin dated her husband 20 years ago, so she hates her. Logical. Much logic. No explanation. Look no further. Your bad guy is here. Bye-bye interesting concepts. Pema is a bitch and a snake and a man-trap and she never loved Tenzin anyway. She just wanted to be a trophy wife who ushered in a new generation of airbenders. No explanation. Don't question it. She's one-dimensional in a 3D world.

Pema is everyone's favorite bad guy in Linzin fics all because of that one line from Book one that is honestly super fucking cringe about her "seeing her soul mate with someone else." Linzin shippers asked if anyone was going to demonize this mother of four and didn't wait for an answer.

Both Pemzin and Linzin shippers need to learn how to tag their fics for both "emotional cheating" and just straight up "cheating." Navigating this shit is terrible. I once read 50k of a very interesting concept, and then all of a sudden Pema came out of nowhere and just started acting like a jealous 13 year old for no reason and Tenzin QUICKLY left her and the kids to go be with Lin. Like?? I do not understand what the fuck is going on in some people's minds.

WHERE WERE THE FICS THAT PAINTED PEMA AS A WHOLE HUMAN PERSON WITH FLAWS AND WANTS AND DESIRES??? I think most of my comments started having "thank you for writing Pema like a person" somewhere in them.

When I first made this blog and Let It Be Known that I ship pemzin, I got a looooooot of weird anons asking me stuff about like, if I support cheating and shit? I realized that these attitudes towards Pema were not Old Beliefs. These were very real people in the year of 2024 still unable to conceptualize an interesting idea for a character that has SO MUCH room to play with.

We know jack shit about her. We know just enough that makes her entire character like candy to me. She's not around a lot in the show, but also somehow is always still right there? She goes through Some Very Real Shit in every season, and her absence from screen time is like free real estate to fic writers. I literally don't understand how so many people manage to summarize her entire being into the word "snake" and move on. The potential for expanding on her character is limitless because of how little we know. The more people try to stuff her into a box, the more I'll pull her out of it.

I didn't really care about Pema until it became clear that everyone else disliked her. The more people hate her, the more I love her and the more powerful I become.

I'm like this because of how the fandom treats her.

[whattheflameo-linbeifong]

my personal thoughts/headcanons on shipping lin, in case anyone is wondering:

Lin is not straight. A bottom line headcanon for me is that during/post TLOK, if she ends up with someone long term, that someone is a woman. Maybe Lin is a lesbian who was suffering from comphet when she was younger; maybe she still feels attraction to a man every now and then, but either way, after how things ended with Tenzin she decided she was done with men and their bullshit and would only be dating women. Am I projecting? Well, shhhh

Honestly, there's not really any character that we see on screen in Korra that I think would be a good fit for her. Maybe if Kya was more fleshed out or Izumi had more than like, two lines - maybe if either of them had ever really interacted with her so we could understand how they get along - but as things are I just don't have any evidence and can't even say I feel the vibes. She would probably fit best with another earthbender (or an airbender, I was going to say RIP to that idea post-Linzin breakup, but then I realized that there could be someone among the new airbenders) for reasons I may or may not expand on in fanfic I may or may not write

She comes across to me as a very difficult person whose partner would have to be someone pretty special. They'd simultaneously have to have thick enough skin to handle the ways she can be brash and emotionally unavailable, while delicate enough to get through her shell and help her open up and process things without spooking her or making her feel cornered. And of course they would have to be someone she knows is 100% trustworthy, because if her partner were to share something that she wanted to stay private, she would be mortified. (I need to clarify that I don't mean like, the normal amount of mortified that you would expect from anyone in this situation; I mean, like, her privacy and space to process her feelings, trauma, etc. in her own way and on her own time is one of the things she values most, and if she let someone in to that part of herself and they betrayed her it would probably be her breaking point. Again, am I projecting? Well, shhhh.) IMO OurImpavidHeroine's OC Lozan fills this role really well (and Impavid really gets Lin in general), it's just that - as I already said - I really don't see Lin ending up with a man long term.

She's incredibly physical when she's in a relationship. Earthbenders as a whole are a pretty physical bunch just thanks to the nature of the element, but when you have seismic sense, it makes sex mind-blowing and intense every time because you can feel your partner with your earthbending as well as your non-bending senses. (I may or may not expand on this more in fanfic I may or may not write)

Honestly at the end of the day I ship her with myself 🤷 but I get the vibe that's not terribly uncommon with Lin fans lol

[vr-tb]

Linzin Modern AU WIP

I don’t think I’ve ever written modern for Linzin but it came to mind late last year and they are my fave ship so here we go. A modern AU in which the Gaang meet in college instead of fighting wars and ended up starting an airline together where now Lin and Tenzin work as an aircraft engineer and flight attendant respectively.

_________

“How did you know?” Lin wonders when he hands her the chips.

“Lucky guess,” he shrugs.

“Thank you,” she offers a small smile.

“You’re welcome,” he smiles before returning to the galley knowing it would be time to prepare for landing. His mind is so caught up with her as he works that he bumps into his teammate several times as they work.

“Sorry, man didn’t see you,” Tenzin shuffles towards his jumpseat and straps in.

“Are you okay?” Shung asks.

“Yeah, never better,” Tenzin nods absentmindedly as they await landing. Shung decides to drop it until at least the customers begin to deplane.

“You have been acting weird all flight,” Shung eyes him warily.

“13D,” Tenzin nods up the aisle.

“The engineers?” Shung frowns.

“Yeah,” Tenzin confirms.

“Engineers have been on our flights before,” Shung glances up the aisle to see if he can figure out what is different.

“It's not both of them, it's her,” Tenzin subtly gestures to Lin.

“What about her?” Shung wonders.

“Um,” Tenzin hesitates.

“So are you going to try to get her number?” Shung whispers to him.

“She wouldn’t go for it,” Tenzin shrugs.

________

Did I start another Linzin WIP to add to my pile? Yes

When am I updating TWA or TAWLM? I’m hoping at least one will be before end of month.

[chiefbeifongcanrailme]

5, 20, 25, and 29!

5) Do you have any works where you refuse to reach a certain relationship landmark, for one reason or another? I'm not sure I fully understand the question🤡 but, maybe? When I refuse to reach a certain relationship landmark it's more to do with my capabilities as a writer- which is why those fics end up having the most wait times between chapters. (*cough,cough Soul, cough*)

20) Has a character ever felt pulled in two directions as you wrote them? How did you resolve this? Yes. When writing Chaos, through the first few chapters, I wasn't sure if it was going to be a Linumi endgame or Linzin. At that time yeah, it felt like Lin (alongside my writing) was being pulled in two different directions. I resolved it by thinking really hard about what I wanted from the fic at the end- going over what the different endings would've been if I were to go a certain way and whether or not that made me happy that I was telling the story I wanted to tell. Once I got that figured it out, it got much easier to push Lin in the direction I wanted despite the pull from the other end.

25) How important to you is the inclusion of sex in writing a romantic couple? Do you have any asexual characters? Like any relationship, I think sex is important. Sure, it doesn't have to be a major plotpoint, but it's nice if it's there or even just implied. Let me first clarify by saying that my writing is a reflection of stuff that I know/experience and as someone who isn't asexual, I don't think I have the right perspective to do the character justice. However, just because I personally won't do a good job writing such a character doesn't mean I object to certain characters being ace. With that in mind, I don't particularly have asexual characters- I don't usually delve into sexualities since that stuff can be so fluid- and to each is own. But at the same time, there could totally be an asexual character in any of my fics and I just don't know it haha.

29) What's the most interesting friendship that you've written? Post canon, Lin and Tenzin being best friends after having been in a relationship all those years ago. I'm so proud of their dynamic as friends!

Ask me fanfic/relationship questions about your favorite ships!

[rahleeyah]

Had a moment on Wednesday when I was floating in the ocean with my nephew and he said something that led me to ask him if he'd seen atla, which it had never occurred to me that he might have done, bc it's not something the older kids watched and I would be surprised if my sister had ever even heard of it and I guess I didn't think about him like. Being able to choose to watch new things for himself. But he had seen atla and he was so excited to talk about it - he wants to be a fire bender so he can bend lightning - and it was just so fun to have that moment with him. There's not really a point to this except that it was nice and that verse has been on my mind bc people keep liking an old linzin post I made and I wish I could reach into my brain and just pull out the fully written fic where kuvira is actually lin and tenzin's child and they have to work together to bring her down and acknowledge that all of this pain and suffering was caused by their own pride/dedication to legacies they never even really wanted

[guiltysecretpasttime]

Linzin Week 2021: Day 5 - Satomobile

Linzin Week 2021: Day 5 - Satomobile

Here’s another one of my late contributions. This was quite fun to write. Hope you enjoy it too.

One-shot, AU Lin x Tenzin Note: Set in the same universe as my other stories – Contentment and The Airbender’s Wife.    You can read this in AO3 as well.

Lady Lin Beifong and Guest

You are cordially invited to the unveiling of the latest luxury model of the Satomobile.

The next lines were on the event details.

Tenzin flipped the invitation close; he had read enough.

Lady Lin Beifong and guest indeed.

If he did not know any better, he would have thought that the invitation was harmless enough. Just the standard generic invitation a local company was sending out to the influential people of the city.

Unfortunately, he did know better. This was a smarmy way of Hiroshi Sato to remind him how insignificant the airbender was to modern society.

“Well?” Lin’s voice cut through his internal monologue that was all about disparaging thoughts on the industrialist. “Are you free on that night?”

“Oh, are you asking me to join you?” Tenzin feigned ignorance. “Do you mean to say, Lady Lin – I will be your lowly guest for the night?”

Lin flicked a small pebble to this forehead. “Don’t be daft, Tenzin. Of course, you’re my plus one. There was never a doubt about that. So, how about it?” She took back the invitation and envelope from him.

She grabbed the pen that he had on his office desk and was poised to respond to the RSVP.

Tenzin pretended to go through the calendar and the planner his assistant had on this table. Lin flicked another pebble at him, knowing his tactics. Despite being engaged with each other for more than a year, Tenzin still regards Hiroshi Sato as a sore spot in his and Lin’s relationship.

He huffed when he confirmed from his calendar that the night of the launch was marked free.

Of course, he had some misgivings. Hiroshi and Lin had dated before they had and had been engaged for longer than they were.

Well, if he, Tenzin, had his way, they would not be engaged for longer than Lin and Sato. He would make sure to seal the deal soonest.

Plock!

“Stop with the pebbles, woman. Where are you even getting them? I’m free to attend the Future Industries gala.”

 ---

Tenzin had to acknowledge that Sato had pulled out all the stops in his latest press event. The venue was spacious and shiny, with overhead lights that sparkled. The food spread and drinks were lavish and decadent. The people were colorful and elegant, reeking of affluence and influence.

However, none of these people held a candle to the Lady Lin Beifong.

All eyes and all cameras were on them when Tenzin softly airbended them down Oogi, assisting Lin to alight as gracefully as she possibly can from the sky bison.

He knew that Lin had several formal dresses in her wardrobe (all part and parcel of being a Beifong lady) but tonight’s dress was one of his favorites. It consisted of a form-fitting silken bodice that tapers off to a flowing tulle skirt. The sleeveless canary yellow top with blue embroidery accentuated her figure and her toned forearms. And, to his chagrin, the slits of shimmering tulle skirt of yellow and sienna highlighted Lin’s smooth legs when he bended them down the bison.

While he was proud to arrive with her on his arm, he was feeling a bit awkward now as he stood by while Lin talked shop with a visiting high-ranking detective from Omashu.

The airbender excused himself by offering to get a refill of Lin’s drink. He extricated himself and went off to the bar, trying to recall which one was Lin’s drink.

“…She looked lovely, didn’t she? Resplendent and I bet that gown of hers is worth a fortune.”

“I agree. Such a pity she needed to get transported about with that beast.”

“Oh, come on now, darling, there’s no need to be rude using the term beast.” The speaker paused. “And the sky bison didn’t add to their overall charm either.”

Tenzin felt his face heat up as the guests from a nearby cocktail table gossiped and tittered.

Another guest piped up. “Well, who knows, maybe Lady Beifong will put in an order for latest satomobile tonight. No doubt she is capable of buying one.”

“Indeed.” A snooty-sounding foreign man agreed. “However, we do have to take account of that monk of hers. Don’t they have a vow of poverty or aren’t they against worldly comforts?”

The first guest, the one who talked about the dress being expensive, spoke up again. “Probably, I mean, he probably only has that one set of formal robes that he wears on every occasion.”

“Lady Beifong wouldn’t have to stand for all that inconvenience and disgrace had she not broken up with Hiroshi Sato.”

There was a chorus of murmuring agreement.

“Well, until they are wed – it could still change…”

Tenzin decided he had enough of eavesdropping and selected the brightest fruit punch before hurrying back to Lin’s side, keen not to be seen by the snobbish group.

To his dismay, while the Omashu detective had left Lin, it was Hiroshi Sato himself who was now conversing with his fiancée.

“Here’s your refill, dear.” Tenzin thrust the glass in between them, drawing a startled reaction for both Lin and Sato. “Hope it hasn’t gotten tedious; I’m sorry for taking too long.” He stared pointedly at Sato, who took a step back.

“Don’t worry about it, Tenzin.” Lin thanked him and took a sip. “Hiroshi was just telling me more details about his latest model.”

Sato cleared his throat. “Yes, Master Tenzin as I was telling Lin, this model is a little bit more environmental-friendly than the earlier model. The cushions are likewise more comfortable and would offer more protection in the event of an impact.”

Tenzin simply nodded with disinterest, subtly taking Lin’s unoccupied arm and hooking it around his. Sato was droning on more features and the airbender decided to tune him out. Until he heard…

“…In fact, let me offer you a large discount, for old time’s sake.”

“I can afford your satomobile!”

It took Tenzin a few seconds to realize he was the one who blurted out the last statement.

Lin and Sato looked at him oddly, as did four people within hearing radius.

“Yes, dear, we know you can.” Lin leaned forward, placing a hand on his chest. “But this is about the bulk purchase order for Headquarters. The contract made between RCPD and Future Industries has lapsed so we were talking about drafting a new one.”

“While I’m sure you can buy a satomobile,” Sato had the gall to poke his nose into his faux pas. “I don’t suppose the Air Nation would be pleased if you bought a fleet for the police department.”

“Of course, I knew that.” Tenzin bit out, then took a swig out of whatever swill he had chosen for his drink. “I was just saying -.”

“Oh, Hiroshi – I think that’s your master of ceremonies calling for you?” Lin suddenly pointed towards the stage, where, true enough, a man in bright blue formal wear was scoping the crowd.

Sato immediately excused himself and asked them to enjoy the libation.

“What was that?” Lin untangled her arm from his and turned him so that they were face to face. “Do you really want to purchase a satomobile?”

“Don’t you?” Tenzin threw back at her. “You seemed pretty fascinated by all those add-ons and features -.

“I was being polite.”

But Tenzin continued as though Lin has not spoken. “–And then, maybe at least you won’t have to arrive at fancy gatherings on a large hairy beast.”

“I’m fine with Oogi. He grew on me even if, I do agree with mom, that sky bison tends to smell during long trips.”

“Oh yes but this satomobile – it has all the works. It’s fancy, it’s rich, it’s comfortable, and it’s accepted by the upper-class. Not at all shabby, an embarrassment or out of fashion.”

“Hold up,” Lin raised a hand and wave the glass of fruit punch. “What is this really about? As I’ve said - I’m fine with Oogi and I barely need to transport myself around the city unless it’s for work.”  She tilted Tenzin’s chin so he was looking at her. “Are we still talking about satomobiles?”

“Of course.” Tenzin could be stubborn too, and he does have his pride. He did not want his woman to be ashamed of him. He can provide for her, after all.

“Oh, Tenzin. Dear.” The earthbender’s lip quirked up to the side, revealing her amusement, but Tenzin refused to drop his serious countenance. “Well, true – this satomobile might be a bit more comfortable, it might even have more amenities and yes, it is quite showy.” Tenzin shifted uncomfortably. “But – with Oogi, he’s a beloved sky bison. I’ve known Oogi since I was a child. I trust Oogi with all my heart and I know that Oogi will not let me down. Ever.”

Tenzin did not even think twice and leaned forward to capture a quick kiss on Lin’s lips.

She always did know what to say to assuage his doubts.

“Thank you.” Tenzin murmured, his forehead on Lin’s.

Lin pulled back with her eyebrows raised. “Why are you saying thanks? Shouldn’t Oogi be the one doing so?”

He swallowed Lin’s laughter with another kiss.

He did not even mind the sudden camera flash to the side, knowing that this would be part of the double spread in tomorrow’s news feature on the satomobile launch.

Oogi would definitely receive a double helping of the special hay from the Fire Nation tonight.

 ---

Present day.

“…And that is why, Korra, I’d rather that you do not accept the satomobile that Tarrlok has sent over.” Tenzin finished his retelling at the Avatar who looked non-plussed.

“Or I could simply say I don’t feel right about taking something that luxurious coming from taxpayers’ money – assuming of course that he did charge it to city hall.” Korra drummed her fingers on her cheek. “Or that it’s not right accepting something that expensive since it would be misconstrued as a bribe.”

“Huh.” The airbender blinked at the teenaged avatar. “You’re right.”

“Yep,” Korra grinned, eyes crinkling. “I do read the materials you told me to, even if it was so boring. That constitution and by-laws of Republic City is one snooze fest. But I figured I need to be familiar with it in case Chief decides to land me in jail again.” She added cheekily.

Tenzin stood dumbfounded as Korra excused herself to head on to training.

“Oh, by the way, thanks for telling me that story, though honestly, I could do away with your descriptions of Lin’s ‘figure’, ‘toned forearms, and ‘smooth legs’.” Korra used air-quotes and hurried off with a laugh at the airbending master’s reddening forehead.

[songbookff]

Songbook’s Legend of Korra Fanfiction

(To wrap up 2020 and all of the new followers I seemed to have acquired, I am putting together a Master List of all my fanfics. You can see the other fandoms here!)

Hello! I have written quite a few fics for LoK and most of them were published this year. This year was obviously difficult for everyone and I found solace in writing again. The follow has been divided into The Kyalin Collection, all of the stand alone fics, and then my tumblr prompt ficlets. This is the longest list of the group, so hang on for a ride. 

The Kyalin Collection (All of these stories take place in the Elusive Spirits Universe and include Kyalin)

Elusive Spirits. This was my first dive into Kyalin and my favorite multi-chaptered full length fic. It took a lot of work and I’m very proud of it. It was difficult to finish, but I’m so glad I did.  Summary: The Police Station is attacked and Lin Beifong is among the dead. Team Avatar, along with Kya and the rest of the family work to unravel the mystery of what really happened. Obviously it’s a bit of an emotional ride and includes Korrasami, Bopal, and a few others. The fic focuses on different POVs including Tenzin, Korra, Opal, Mako, and Kya. 

Spirits Intertwined. Now complete. It is actually more of a prequel to Elusive Spirits. This fic brought me back into the fandom and the world of writing again and I am very thankful for it. I am also extremely grateful for the response that it has gotten. Thank you all.  Summary: A collection of one-shots that are closely related and tell the story of Kya and Lin’s relationship throughout their lives as they fall in love. Their friends and family also feature.  

For Spirits Sake (Keep Your Hands to Yourself). This was a tumblr request that got out of hand and I wrote a full length fic. It is funny and lighthearted.  Summary: Kya likes to tease both her brother and her girlfriend. 

When Dark Spirits Enter Your Mind. I was inspired by my own insomnia for this fic and I love a found family comforting each other.  Summary: Nightmares are plaguing the women at Air Temple Island and they find comfort in each other. (Includes Korrasami)

In the Spirit of Competition. This was a fun little idea I had and Toasty encouraged me to finish it. It was a lot of fun exploring the Power Disc game and making up my own rules.  Summary: The Beifong Sisters & the Beifong Twins play a few rounds of Power Disc. Kya & Bataar have a little bonding moment. 

And May the Spirits Guide You Home. This was written for Kyalin Week 2020 and I just fell in love with it. It ended up being twice as long as I thought it would be and I enjoyed exploring what everyone’s life might be like in the future.  Summary: Set in the future: Kya is tired. (warning: apparently this is a tear-jerker) (also includes background Korrasami, Bopal, Mako/OC, Jinora/Kai, and Ikki/OFC/OMC)

Let the Rain Fall (And Wash Your Spirit Clean). This was written as a gift for the Winter Solstice. It’s very domestic and fluffy.  Summary: Kya and Lin spend a rainy day at home. 

Next of Kin (Kindred Spirits) A look into Assistant Chief Saikhan’s relationship with his boss. Summary: Lin has a job for the only person she can trust. 

Stand Alone LoK Fics

Grief. This was my very first LoK fic that I wrote about five years ago. It’s a little Linzin leaning, but it could be seen as just a past Linzin or friendship.  Summary: Lin experiences a devastating loss. 

Hypocritical. My second LoK fic and is a fun little one-shot. It’s past Linzin (in good humor) and has some Korrasami and Jinor/Kai. Pema and Kya also feature. The ending is me testing the waters for Kyalin.  Summary: Jinora goes to the women in her family for advice after her father won’t let her go on a date. 

The General and the Admiral. This is the only true AU I’ve ever written. It was written for Kyalin Week 2020 and I absolutely loved it. I had so much fun imagining the universe and writing it. I really wish I had the time to write an entire story around this idea.  Summary: General Beifong and Admiral Kya face the battle together. Related Ficlet: Saying Goodbye

A Dance With Pride. This was another Kyalin Week 2020 entry. I had a vision of Lin in a suit. And this story was born.  Summary: Lin & Kya attend an event together. Korrasami & Pemzin feature. 

a little linumi love. My collection of tumblr prompts and ficlets involving Linumi. I still have them individually posted below. 

Tumblr Ask/Request Ficlets

Physical Affection. Kya uses her height and lifts Lin while they are making dinner.

Caring for Kya. Lin takes care of Kya after a long day at work.

Caring for Lin. Kya takes care of Lin after a long day at work. 

Morning After. Kyalin morning after.

Evening Routine. An evening in.

Soft Lin. Lin tells Kya how she feels while she thinks the other woman is sleeping.

Lin’s History. Lin has slept with Saikhan’s wife. 

Happiness. A short poem. 

Hugs. All Lin needs is a hug. 

Mourning. Lin deals with a loss. Kya is there. 

Who Knew? For cops, Lin’s police officers aren’t very observant. 

Hair Pin. Lin gives Kya a gift. 

Broken. Lin has lost her bending. 

Wet. Kya uses her water bending. NSFW. 

After the Battle. Lin deals with her feelings after Kya is injured. 

Lin Being Flirty. Lin hits on Kya at a party. 

Sunrise. A reflection on the ladies. 

Tickling. A little nsfw Linumi. 

Touching #1: Kya & Lin after the Red Lotus attack. 

Touching #2: Lin & Bumi on vacation 

Touching #3: Lin & Bumi in a comfortable moment

Touching #6: Kya meets baby Iroh for the first time. 

Touching #8: Toph & Lin protecting each other. 

Touching #9: Kya listens to Lin’s heartbeat. 

Touching #17: Katara reassures a young Bumi. 

Touching #20: Momboss, Mako takes care of Lin. 

Touching #22: Little Lin falls asleep on Aang’s shoulder. 

Touching #28: Kya reaching for Lin in the dark. 

Touching #31: Lin makes a pinky promise to a young Avatar. 

Touching#42: Lin and Kya and some hair braiding. 

Touching #43: Young Kya & Bumi.

Touching #44: Some Kataang. 

Touching #49: Su & Toph have a chat. 

Touching #50: Lin wants Su to keep her mouth shut. 

Strange Man. Lin comes home to find a strange man in her living room. 

Older. Bumi isn’t that old. 

Nightmares. Bumi helps Meelo with his dreams; Lin is there to assist. 

Flying. Little Lin goes on a ride with her Uncle Aang. 

Scarf. Kya gives Lin her scarf. 

Tell me a secret. Kya & Lin are camping. 

Please don’t do this. Bumi leaves. 

I think I’m in love with you. Lin makes a confession to Kya. 

First Kiss. a little Linumi 

Changes. A conversation between Lin & Jinora. 

Beautiful Rain. Kya wants to stop and feel the rain. 

Shouldn’t you be with him?. Angsty Kya/Izumi. 

Is this a Dream?. Lin/Tenzin/Pema have a little vacation. 

Bumi’s Hands. Linumi get into some trouble. 

Fainting. Pema faints and Tenzin is concerned. 

Aunt Lin. Lin observes Opal and thinks of her sister. 

I Love You. Bumi tells Lin he loves her for the first time. 

Tell Me When Your Sober. Bumi is drunk and he loves Lin. 

Not ready to be hurt again. Kya doesn’t want to be hurt. 

Giving. Nsfw Linumi

First Kisses. Linzin, Linumi, and Kyalin all have first kiss. 

Kiss #5. Asami wakes up Iroh with a morning kiss. 

Kiss #7. A passionate kiss before work. Kyalin

Kiss #14. Lin & Bumi get a little breathless. 

Kiss #21. Mai reassures Zuko.

Kiss #23.  Lin & a cup of coffee. 

Kiss #24. Lin & Bumi are almost caught, but Bumi thinks quick on his feet. 

Kiss #29. Short Linumi kisses

Kiss #40. Nsfw Linumi

Kiss #40. Kyalin

Kiss #41. Bumi shuts Lin up. 

Kiss #42. Bumi helps Izumi relax. 

Kiss #50. Bumi gives his last kiss to the Fire Lord. 

Sisters. Lin gives Su a helping hand. 

Seduction. Bumi seduces Lin.

Hand Holding #2. Kyalin soft hands in calloused hands 

Hand Holding #24. Kyalin not realizing they are holding hands

Hand Holding #29: Short but sexy Linumi

Hand Holding #33: Kyalin hurt/comfort

Hand Holding #35: Linumi and a kiss. 

Hand Holding #46. Bumizumi holding hands under the table

Someone else to annoy: Bumi is keeping Lin from working

I’ll go with you: Kya needs Lin to see a healer 

[not-all-dead]

For the ship ask game: Linzin

i don’t ship it when they’re older, but i actually don’t mind it for when they were younger (like when they dated in canon)

also i’m so sorry this ended up so long i wasn’t expecting to say this much-

1. i don’t ship it because of a few reasons, namely that i don’t think they would work all that well together as older adults, their differences in what they wanted/needed their families to be like, and tenzins whole thing with pema. i think had tenzin not cheated on lin they might’ve survived longer together, but i think their breakup was inevitable with tenzin needing to have kids to keep his culture alive (literally) and lin really not wanting to have kids. also, they both had such career-focused lifestyles that i think they wouldn’t have had much time with each other, especially later on, which would’ve driven them further apart in my opinion.

2. i think i would’ve liked them more together had the circumstances and their characters been at least a little different than they were in the show. like had they met or started dating after tenzin had had kids if something had happened to pema or something, i think they would’ve worked better because that pressure wouldn’t have fallen on lin. i also think that if they’d both had less family issues going on, it would’ve worked better, like if lin hadn’t become chief of police in order to please toph and aang had been less intense with tenzin’s training and education as an airbender (although that was pretty understandable) there could’ve been a more successful relationship. but i also just really don’t see how lin could ever be a stay-at-home mom kind of person, so i don’t think they’d work as a high school sweethearts kind of couple.

3. yeah!! i love them as friends and i honestly find it kind of hilarious how awkward they are around each other sometimes. i also love that after a long time of not being together, they still have a soft spot for one another. as i was saying before i think in different circumstances they could’ve worked, and it would’ve been a sweet relationship with tenzin softening lin and like hh yeah it could’ve been cute but i’m overall glad they weren’t together in tlok and it’s not a ship i’d write or make fanart for. still cute tho!

the questions (ask game? idk what to call it but yeah)

[aprettyweirgirl]

is it just me or does jolene kinda remind me of like linzin or pemzin and their both singing about how pretty the other woman is and their begging for them not to take their man also bc i live for young kyalin or young kyalinzumi instead of lin and tenzin dating dating my hc is that he had a crush on her and they went on a few dates but she’s like sorry man i don’t like u but he gets with pema so it’s fine^^

no anon, you're not the only one, Jolene does talks about Linzin-Pemzin

and i think young Kyalinzumi-Kyalin its better that Linzin and i also think Pemzin is very cute

BUT if Lin and Tenzin are not a couple, they are THE BEST FRIENDS EVER

change my mind

[justcallmehermione]

New fic

Title: Happier Rating: T Pairing: Linzin Summary: This pic was inspired by the song "Happier" by Ed Sheeran. You may want some tissues nearby while reading. Rated T because of some suggestiveness.

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AO3

A/N: I’m literal trash. I have chapter long fics that I haven’t updated in forever and now I give you a very heartbreaking Linzin oneshot.

It’s based on the song Happier by Ed Sheeran. So go ahead listen to the song and read the fic and feel all the feels. Please leave comments/kudos/etc!

 Lin was walking home from work, alone. She did most things alone nowadays. The sun had just started to set, the days now growing shorter as the cool autumn winds started to blow more and more, especially at night. Lin hadn’t brought a jacket, so she decided to take a few shortcuts on her way home so she could escape to her warm apartment and continue to be alone.

Lin walked with her head held high, despite the heavy feeling she still carried in her heart. Just because her normal had changed recently, didn’t mean she had to let everyone else in the world know, even though they did. Unfortunately, her relationship with the son of the aged Avatar, the only one who was born with the gift of airbending, had always been a hot topic in the local gossip circles and tabloids. Well, at least they tried to think of it as a gift, most days it felt like a curse, especially for the two of them. Well, just her, she told herself. There was no them anymore. Only her. All alone.

Lin was wandering toward home, lost in her sorrowful thoughts. She almost didn’t notice them, but how could she forget that laugh so easily? That laugh that used to cause her the same amount of glee, no matter when or where they were. Whenever she heard his laugh, she laughed too. The sound snapped her out of her thoughts and grounded her in the here and now. There they were. A tall, bald young man, whose robes were flowing as every inch of his body shook with his laugh. Next to him, was a shorter, curvy young woman, her whole face lighting up as she watched the smile dance on his face, a small one beginning to form on hers as well. Lin would have been smiling too, laughing even, if she were in the other woman’s place.

Lin stopped and tried to hide herself behind one of the stalls that dotted the ever growing city. She wasn’t expecting to see them. Not here. Not now. Especially not this happy. It used to be her next to him, matching him smile for smile, tear for tear. Not anymore. Not since that night a few weeks ago…

Admittedly though, that night was not out of the blue. A rift had been growing between the couple for a while. With the Avatar’s health slowly declining, the pressure on the two of them to take their relationship forward into full fledged adulthood, one that can only be shared as man and wife. They had both wanted that. The whole professing their love for one another in front of all their family and friends, vowing to do so for the rest of their lives, shoving cake in each others’ faces, dancing together while her mom called him Twinkle Toes Jr. from her seat. But they never really discussed the other aspects of marriage: including starting a family. The two had started their relationship from the moment they were born. It had started as a fast friendship, and as they grew crushes began, and they eventually their love blossomed with the whole city’s eyes on them. They had even gone as far as living together as husband and wife would. The future and their choices had never really seemed up in the air. Everyone knew Lin and Tenzin would last, forever. At least, everyone who wasn’t privy to Lin’s personal life. From a young age, Lin never felt motherly, she never felt like she needed children to validate herself as a woman, as a person. And why should she? There are plenty of other things that define a person, the yearning for children was definitely not high on any gender’s list of qualifications. But still, a part of her knew that he had to have children. Even if he didn’t really want them too.

As time went on, they were pressed more and more for updates on their personal lives, from both the public and their close family and friends. Questions like When’s the wedding? When do we get to see more airbenders in the world? People were nosy and relentless. Unfortunately, despite both of their feelings on bringing children into the world, it started to become obvious that Aang wasn’t going to be around forever and that he had instilled in Tenzin a duty to his culture and his people. Yes, the air acolytes were amazing at spreading the culture, but it was obvious none of them were ever going to produce a real live airbender. That task fell on Tenzin’s shoulders, and much to her displeasure, Lin’s shoulders as well.

They had discussed the possibility of following their own desires, not that of Aang’s, but when it was brought up, the look Aang gave the young couple was devastating. So hurtful, that even Lin started contemplating alternatives. However, neither enjoyed the idea of surrogacy, and adoption was clearly out of the question. Lin could have broke down and willed herself to be a mother, but there was always something inside of her that told her to stick with her instincts, which always screamed and argued against having children of her own. When Lin and Tenzin had one of their final discussions on the matter, Lin could see Tenzin’s face fall and heart crack. He had wanted to make this work. He even volunteered to be a stay-at-home parent, despite his total lack of child-rearing experience. No matter what he said though, Lin held fast to her beliefs. She never tried to convince him that she was right because she knew what Aang meant to him. After that last conversation on the topic, it seemed like the sun was setting on their relationship.

Lin and Tenzin continued to have a relationship as best they could, but it was obvious that conversation was the start of the end. Smiles and laughter started to disappear and the silly rows they used to have over what temperature to have the room at or whose turn it was to wash the dishes grew into whole fights with mud slung from both sides. Their intimacy faded as well, the bed sheets forever growing colder. Night was falling fast on this chapter of their intertwined lives, and Lin knew it had to end before they became completely bitter. She didn’t want to hurt him, but she knew she had no other choice…

Lin heard the front door open from the bedroom where she had been trying to mediate.

“Tez?” she called, waiting for him to come in.

“Hello,” he said politely as he walked across the room to plant a chaste kiss on her cheek.

She bit her lip and requested, “Will you sit on the bed with me, please?”

He nodded and sat straight-backed on the bed the two had shared for several years. Lin studied him and took deep breaths while she sat down. He hadn’t shaved in a few days and stubble was forming along his tense jaw line. She looked at him more closely and noticed that his whole body was tense, as if he were waiting for a fight.

She took a final breath and managed, “I think it would be best for the both of us if we stopped.” He sat there, staring blankly at her. She continued, “It’s clear that we can’t go back to being happy like we were. We can’t change what has been said and done. It’s probably best if we stop pretending like this is all fine and normal and that we can work things out.”

He dropped his head, unable to hold her gaze and sighed deeply. She waited for a response.

“Tez, please say something,” she begged after what seemed like an eternity, tears starting to slip down her cheeks.

When he finally responded, his voice was so soft she had to lean towards him to hear, “I had hoped… that we… that you… You really won’t change your mind?”

She dropped her gaze too, and took his hands in hers, “I’m sorry,” she confessed, “I just can’t. It’s unfair to the children we would bring into this world. It’s bad enough having one parent not want you, but two?” she had to stop, she was freely crying now, mindlessly stroking her thumb over his hands.

“Who says anything about not wanting them?” he asked.

“We talked before and you admitted to not wanting babies either and I thought we were on the same page and that we would last.”

“I remember that, but I have a duty. It doesn’t matter what we want, Lin. Our duty matters. I thought you of all people would know that.” “I do,” she replied, lifting her head as he lifted his, meeting each others’ tear filled gaze, “That’s why I’m doing this. I have my own duty. I know it seems selfish, but Tez, please remember, I’m doing this because I love you. We both deserved to be happier than this.”

“We can be!” he interrupted her, “If you just say yes and help with my duty! We’ve discussed this.” She kissed him soflty to stop his argument. “I know,” she whispered, “I remember all of our talks. But I just can’t. Please, just let this end. We’ll be happier. You’ll see.”

He finally conceded. “Fine,” he breathed, “Goodbye, Lin. I love you, with my whole being. I hope you’re right. That we’ll both be happier.” He planted one last deep, passionate kiss on her lips, stood up, and left. At that moment, she knew both their hearts had finally shattered.

Lin finally snapped out of the hurtful flashbacks. She tried giving herself a pep talk. She told herself that he looked happier. She continued that mantra until she got back to her flat. She immediately stripped her uniform and went to the kitchen where she found a bottle of plum wine. She skipped looking for a clean cup and took the whole bottle to the sitting room, turning the radio on quietly and slumping into the pillow filled couch. It was the same place she had lived with Tenzin. Everything still reminded her of him. From the way the books were organized on the bookshelf, to the way the room still faintly smelled of incense. It took a lot of energy for Lin to hold back the tears that were ready to burst at any moment.

“He’s happier,” she said aloud, “and someday I will be too.” She set the bottle of wine down on an end table and turned to grab a blanket from the back of the couch. Turning, she caught a glimpse of an old photograph of the once happy couple. A faint smiled danced across her lips as she remembered what had happened right before the picture was taken. “I was happier with you,” she whispered as she wrapped herself in the blanket and finally allowed the tears to spill.

  Lin awoke as the light from the sunrise began to peek through the shutters. She had cried herself to sleep that night after seeing the two of them together, looking happier than she’s seen him in a while. Then a thought flickered in her mind: If he’s happier, then someday I will be too.

[immabewriting]

Five Teachers Walk Into A Bar... -Chapter Five

A/N: Another update yay!!! Please read and review, leave a little love :) OH also the song in the song is by Ed Sheeran and its called Shape of You. Enjoy~

The Club isn’t the best place to find a lover,

           So the bar is where I go.

           Henry didn’t think one night would change his life but Penelope would prove otherwise.

           Me and my friends at the table doing shots,

           Drinking fast and then we talk slow.

           He remembered the boys riling him up to chug down his pint of beer. He remembered finishing that pint off with ease; he remembered her watching from across the room.

           You come over and start up a conversation with just me.

           And trust me I’ll give it a chance now

           She walked over, said hi, introduced herself; he did the same, the conversation flirtatious and electric. They both knew where this was going. She asked him if he wanted to get out of there and go back to her place and he couldn’t refuse.

           Take my hand, stop

           Put Van The Man on the jukebox

           And then we start to dance

           They went to her place, she put on some music and they danced, carefree and flirtatious. His hands on her hips tracing ever so slowly up and down her body. The small sighs she gave in response only egging him on.

           And now I’m singing like

           Girl, you know I want your love

           Your love was handmade for somebody like me

           She grinds her hips against him and he groans. Oh they were going to have so much fun.

           I may be crazy, don’t mind me

           Say, boy, let’s not talk too much

           Grab on my waist and put that body on me

           She looks at him and their eyes meet for a second before their lips crash together. His hands reach the zipper on her dress and she slaps them away before he can do anything.

           “Naughty boy,” she chuckles.

           “Can you blame me?” he groans. She pushes him on the couch and she straddles his lap. Fuck she knew what she wanted and that was fucking hot. He grabs her ass and pulls her closer, she moans and he kisses her neck, kissing and leaving little lovebites everywhere. She unbuttons his shirt hastily and traces the lines of his chest and abs.

Come on now, follow my lead Come, come on now, follow my lead

She gets off him and he watches her take her dress off and walk off to the bedroom.

“You coming?” she asks, taking her bra off. He followed her to the room thanking whatever god led him to this woman.

I’m in love the shape of you

We push and pull like a magnet do

Although my heart is falling too

I’m in love with your body.

He slowly wakes the next morning momentarily disoriented before remembering the events of the night before. He looks over at Penelope sleeping soundly next to him and smiles, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her closer. She sighs and nuzzles into his chest. He traces her soft curves lazily taking in every inch of her. The morning being a stark contrast to last nights heated passion. He smiles as she moves in her sleep, slowly waking up. She looks at him and smiles whispering, “Hello.”

“Morning to you to love.” He whispers back. She giggles and stretches a little before getting out of bed, “I’m starving! What time is it?” she asks him.

“About 11:30,” he tells her.

“Wanna get some brunch?”

“Brunch sounds amazing, but I could use a shower.”

“What do you know, so could I.”

“Well, we shouldn’t waste water.”

“Or time.” She muses.

“That too, what a predicament.

“Get in the shower with me.”

“Yes ma’am.” He says following behind her.

Tag List:  @notsomolly, @linzinator, @boxfullofcats, @blown-transistor, @seattlite09, @shhiminmybluecastle, @emarich7, @othersideofforty @laughing-baubo, @nerdmom42, @lilydale-chicken, @theshortbuthappyone, @survivingstudentlife, @pretty-sexy-silly-mismash, @toc1985, @lokilockedcougar,  @purelyvictorious, @stephenmcfeely, @reblogiwill, @mrsblofeld, @ladyvic3, @au-revoir-la-dignite 

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[chiefbeifongcanrailme]

For the no excuses writing meme, POV :))

Hi Maya! Here's a little snippet of Tenzin's POV from Chapter 1 of my Linzin WIP.

Tenzin knew he'd break down the second he looked into her all too familiar green eyes. He couldn't let her know how weak he was, despite being fully aware of just how well she knew how feeble he could be. He walked closer to her as if the sound of the door closing activated his movements.

She had to be one to break the silence, "Tenzin, I'm-"

She was here to comfort him. She was here for him. She was here.

Tenzin dove down to hug her tightly, to squeeze her against him.

Spirits, was it divine to just hold her again.

It didn't matter how or why- it didn't matter that his wife of the past fifteen years or so had just died. He couldn't care less about being a widower when Lin was holding him as tight, rubbing his back comfortingly.

Why was he crying? He wasn't remorseful. He hadn't felt even a pang of sadness in the past two weeks and now the tears just won't stop.

At least this meant that Lin would continue holding him.

"Tenzin.. Oh, Tenzin."

He squeezed her tighter, wetting her skin with his warm tears. Who cared why he was crying?

Lin cared.

But did it matter? No. Because she was holding him. He could cry all he wanted and she would rest her hand on his back.

He wanted to feel her, not in the way he once did, but in a way that was all-encompassing. His mind stopped sending him thoughts since his body wasn't going to listen anyway. He was consumed by Lin in his arms.

Eventually, she started feeling normal- almost natural in his embrace. He also realized his breathing was evening out, his tears coming to a gentle halt- he was getting accustomed to her again.

He should probably loosen up. She wouldn't appreciate it.

"I never thought I.." would ever get to hold you again this way. Thankfully, he lost his voice.

Lin was still looking into his eyes with sorrow and pity.

Pema.

Not Pema again.

"I can't even say it."

And how could he?

She was his soulmate and she was standing right in front of him.

Goodness, Pema was gone.

- From Soul.

Send me asks!

[chiefbeifongcanrailme]

4,5, 8 for the writing ask!

Hi Liz! This may be a lil long so I'm going to throw it under the cut.

4) Share a sentence or paragraph from your writing that you’re really proud of (explain why, if you like)

This is from Chapter seven of Soul: Perils, so you've been warned for spoilers. I think it's the first time I managed to dive into the more emotional side of the Linzin break-up. This might even be the best job I've ever done at conveying the intensity of Lin's inner conflict in relation to Tenzin.

Circumstances aside, you kissed another man. Everything flashed through her mind in a matter of seconds. His voice echoed in through the pounding in her head.  Circumstances aside, you kissed another man. Another man is kissing YOU. In finality, time caught up with her thoughts as soon as Tenzin's lips touched hers. But before he could turn that contact into a kiss- before he could feel her lips on his, again, Lin had to shove him away. She mustered her strength and plunged at his chest with all her might. Her whole body heated up with variety of emotions she was feeling. Guilt, anger, longing and agony were just some of the larger sensations injecting shock waves through her nerves. Tenzin slid the short distance away from her on the bench. His face full of adoration from moments ago now wiped off by the truculence of dismay.  The peril in pain lasts longer than the security in joy.

5) What character that you’re writing do you most identify with?

Strangely enough, it's got to be Lin. While our outer personalities may be quite different, I think our inner clockwork is very alike. I find it very easy to write Lin- I'm not sure if that makes me an empath, or just that I love and admire this character so much that I fully understand her. But I find myself relating to her a whole lot.

8) Is what you like to write the same as what you like to read?

Mostly, yes. However, I tend to shy away from writing smut or overly angsty stuff (unless I'm in a certain kind of mood), so it's nice to read that kinda stuff that I can't write. Eventually, I write mostly for myself and the stuff I want to read. My limitations lie in my expression: in that, I just can't write stuff that isn't meant to be funny or ironic. I like reading feelings and pain and agony because I don't know how to articulate it.

Ask me fun meta questions!

[vr-tb]

20 Fic Writer Questions

Thanks @chiefbeifongcanrailme for tagging me this.

1) How many works do you have on AO3?

17 (with too many drafts waiting to be finished)

2) What’s your total AO3 word count?

160885

3) How many fandoms have you written for and what are they?

2. Legend of Korra and On My Block

4) What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

1| Harmony : Did a re-write first because it felt most comfortable as a place to start for Linzin. And the what-if they had kids, what  things I think would go slightly differently was something I had wonderd while watching. (I still find it a little wild that I’m approaching 100k words on this)

2| The Wandering Airbender: Tbh, this is my favourite AU to write which is part of my issue on the main story because I keep overthinking how things should go.

3| He’s a what now? : I think any couple having a firebender is chaotic in and of itself when they didn’t even know it was a possibility but Linzin? The couple everyone was looking to for several airbenders and no one thinks them having a firebender is plausible? Yeah this was to be a oneshot but it got away from me.

4| Trains: My first oneshot in the Harmony AU. There was a prompt in discord that gave me a start but the trains part was really a result of missing my little brother who is obsessed with them.

5| Adjustments : This one was more about trying to be realistic re Lin working a demanding job and her relationship with her kids. Where Harmony begins, they’ve found a rhythm as a family but things like that take work and being intentional.

5) Do you respond to comments, why or why not?

Always! When I started reading I would appreciate responses so when I started writing I tried to stay on top of comments on my work. 

6) What’s the fic you’ve written with the angstiest ending?

Tbh, I don’t really do angst. Especially not angsty endings (team happily ever after) because I think really good angst makes you super sad to read (which makes me sad to write and with everything happening, I try to avoid other things to make me sad). My user name is VR_Tearbenda for a reason lol. The angstiest fic I’ve written (and published) is probably To feel . My only actually angsty ending is an affair fic but its not my usual type of stuff so I didn’t feel comfortable publishing on AO3 (maybe one day I will put it here but it would be unedited).

7) What’s the fic you’ve written with the happiest ending?

Happy endings are my comfort zone so I think all of them could be considered happy. Happiest though? Of my completed works I think Lighting or Under the Stars honestly, it’s hard to pick.

8) Do you write crossovers? If so, what is the craziest one you’ve written?

No. I like reading them but doubt I will ever write one.

9) Have you ever received hate on a fic?

No enuh. I figure if there’s nothing good to say don’t say it. (I really appreciate respectful feedback)

10) Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

I have tried but never get very far. One of my On My Block fics include it (while they are in their 20s)

11) Have you ever had a fic stolen?

Not to my knowledge

12) Have you ever had a fic translated?

Don’t think so

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

No. I think it would be cool to work on a story or two though.

14) What’s your all-time favorite ship?

All time? That’s rough. I’m going to give my current top 3: Linzin, Bumizumi and ShikaTema

15) What’s a WIP that you want to finish but don’t think you ever will?

Ever? A multi-chaptered post canon Linzin fic. It wouldn’t be more than say ten chapters if I ever finish it though.

16) What are your writing strengths?

I’m not sure. Honestly I’m surprised I ended up writing up as much as I do because I’m more of a numbers person.

17) What are your writing weaknesses?

I lean more into telling rather than showing.

18) What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic?

I don’t mind them.

19) What was the first fandom you wrote for?

On My Block (Monsar) on Wattpad 

20) What’s your favorite fic you’ve written?

Favourite? I think it has to be one of these four The Wandering Airbender , To feel or  Lighting or He’s a what now? . Harmony will always have a special place in my heart though.

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