#mexicancat

[coffeebanana]

For the ask game: Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Marigami no-miraculous AU where Marinette's a chocolatier. The first thing Kagami samples upon stepping into the store is a chocolate-dipped strawberry, and she doesn't have the heart to tell the cute girl behind the counter that she's actually a little allergic to strawberries...so it becomes something Marinette offers her regularly. (Kagami really TRIES to explain every time. But for some reason Marinette starts talking a mile a minute every time Kagami enters the shop. Very little of what she says makes sense, but it's 100% endearing nonetheless)

But then again. The allergy isn't that bad. And maybe there's another reason Kagami's cheeks turn so red every time she visits.

Thanks for the ask!! 💜

send me a made-up fic title and i'll tell you what i would write to go with it

[narutocharacterpolls]

Vote Tenten, she's lovely and had a lot of squandered potential. She also has probably one of the cooler designs for female characters around her age. Also also, she beat a lot of silly little guys tm in this tournament by getting this far and I think that's neat.

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[canonkiller]

The rest of the catch up!

Art Fights for @errantsquam , @dragonflyxem , @omalliekat , @drawnganmals , @shardbinder , @scribble-skritcher , @deinonychian , marifoxylobo and mexicancat !

[marcnathzine]

One week to the due date and two weeks until zine release...!

Here's a promo of my art (@mexicancat-girl) for the zine! Who could those cool shoes belong to?

[flightfoot]

Hey, do you have any good recommendations for Lukadrigaminette or Julerose fics? Mostly canon-compliant. No fantasy or western AUs, but stuff like Adrien never going to school is fine.

Yeah sure, I've got some stuff for you!

The Quartet's Duet by timeandspace_lord

In which Kagami and Luka attempt to get two idiots to fall in love. Instead, four idiots realize they were already in love. Based a lot on Determination and Wishmaker specifically. ~~~ It was only a matter of time, he told himself. Sooner or later they’d stumble into the same secret he had and realize they were made for each other. And if they needed a helping hand to get there, a conductor for the symphony of their lives together, he was more than happy to take on that role. Kagami nodded firmly. She’d known that Marinette was Adrien’s true target from the beginning, but it had taken longer for her to get over her own jealousy and realize that the other girl was also the correct target. Now that she no longer had blinders on, it was obvious the two were meant to be together. If she could help them realize it, so much the better.

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Hold Me By Both Hands by @angelofthequeers

“I know he said never to take you back,” Plagg mutters. “But he’d change his tune if he knew.” He looks Adrien straight in the eye and, more serious than Adrien’s ever seen him before, says, “There’s someone you gotta meet. He’s been looking for that book for ages.” How differently might the events of season 2 have gone if Adrien had also known of Master Fu from the start?

Honestly, I think this is one of the best ML fics EVER, and I've read a LOT of ML fics. It's a re-imagining of seasons 2 and 3, with Lila sticking around the whole time, lots of discussion and growth of all the major players in the fic, and some truly amazing character arcs. It features what I consider the BEST Chloe redemption arc to date, with looking at where she started in the early seasons and having her actually figure out reasons why she wants to be better, and what that looks like. If you've watched The Good Place, it's like that.

I wrote a 26,000 word essay analyzing the various subplots in the fic, that's how intricate it is.

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holding onto the memory of you by @fruitdragon1a

For MLB Femslash February 24! Day 10: Juleka/Rose 'hold', 'dress' Juleka and Rose are on the métro when something happens to Rose.

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You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess by @mexicancat-girl

With Team Miraculous now full-time holders, Ladybug has them patrolling in pairs like her and Chat Noir. New partners Pigella and Purple Tigress get along phenomenally, their easy banter and similar wavelengths making working with each other a joy in and out of combat. But sometimes Tigress is surprised just how close she is with her partner. Sometimes she tries not to feel too guilty thinking about it.

There’s some nice Julerose here! I love them kinda getting into a lovesquare with each other, though it’s not as much of a problem as it is in canon since it’s reciprocal in every relationship and they’re both down for a poly. It’s fun, and I love the “Luka attempting to woo some of his love interests” plot going on in the background XD.

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Everything I need by @coffeebanana

When Ladybug asks Pigella to care for her injured teammate, she wants to refuse. She's not the best person for the job, and she's not sure if Purple Tigress even likes her. But Ladybug insists, so Pigella fights through her fear and tends to Tigress' injury. It doesn't make things any easier that Tigress keeps reminding her of Juleka.

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Ink, Skin, and Hearts by EpicNerd

For Rose and Juleka, the topic of soulmates is surprisingly a difficult one.

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I hope these catch your fancy (especially Hold Me By Both Hands, that fic is a must-read).

[shesintoomanyfandoms]

GUYS GUYS GUYS

Hold the phone. Stop scrolling. Trust me.

IF YOU ARE IN THE MIRACULOUS LADYBUG FANDOM AND/OR ARE A MARCNATH SHIPPER, I HAVE A ZINE FOR YOU. (and even if you aren’t)

It’s a free, SFW zine which was published three times, from 2021 to 2023.

Find online copies through the Tumblr @marcnathzine, run by @mexicancat-girl with loads of other contributors.

Also, here are the links (through Google Drive, alternates available on the Tumblr)

2021 edition, 90 pages, titled Beyond the Background:

2022 edition, 106 pages, titled Finding the Foreground:

2023 edition, 106 pages, titled Meeting in the Middle:

LITERALLY HAD NO IDEA ABOUT THIS UNTIL FIVE MINUTES AGO, AND IT’S REALLY A SHAME, ANYWAY BRB I HAVE SOME ZINES TO READ

[fruitdragon1a]

For @mlbfemslashfebruary!

Day 23: Aurore/Mireille ‘indoor’, ‘light’

Inspired by @mexicancat-girl!

Bonus under the cut:

Let’s be real there’s no way there two wouldn’t be holding hands

[aganyan]

Some art for my friend @username8746489 !

A certain scene of the Miraculous movie that she decided to replace LB and CH with the boys╰⁠(⁠⸝⁠⸝⁠⸝⁠´⁠꒳⁠`⁠⸝⁠⸝⁠⸝⁠)⁠╯

The desing were created by @mexicancat-girl, Fortuno and Wild Cat!

Had alot of fun with this!

[izzy246girl]

I apologize for what I am going to say to you, but I have to. I am Ahmed from Gaza, married with two children. We live in the shadow of war and destruction. I lost my brother, my home, and most of my relatives. We have nothing left. I ask you to help, even a little, so that we can survive and protect my children. Any amount, even a small amount, will save our lives.

https://gofund.me/991535b1

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this link says that it’s not vetted but the donations are protected!

@hazellevessque @cream-and-tea @inkshine @mexicancat-girl @solar-halos

[coffeebanana]

Marigami and Alyanette for the ship game?

I have no idea why it took me so long to answer this ask because kajfndkj this is the easiest one I got asked for this game. I love both these ships so much!! but kasjbdfkj better late than never!!

Marigami

What made you ship it? Honestly, I can't entirely remember? I never was much into rare pairs before the ml fandom but this one just seemed fun--it's the first one I think I read in the fandom. I love the vibes. I think I probably just saw people talking about it so I clicked a few fics and quickly went 👀👀👀. But writing I Don't Believe In Umbrellas is what made me head over heels, kicking and screaming and giggling obsessed with them.

What are your favorite things about the ship? I think the way they balance each other out. Marinette is chaotic and warm and brings Kagami out of her shell. Kagami isn't afraid to tell her when she's being ridiculous but she also goes along with her shenanigans because Marinette makes her soft and kajefbkdjf. It's just such a fun dynamic.

Is there an unpopular opinion you have on your ship? Idk if this counts as an unpopular opinion but I'm really picky about the Marigami I'll read--and I don't consider myself a picky reader normally. A lot of people just miss the mark for me on characterizing Kagami and I have high expectations 😂

Alyanette

What made you ship it? Just my general obsession with sapphic ships I suppose? And also the answer for question 2 could go here tbh.

What are your favorite things about the ship? Hands down the way they are both each other's heroes. Like, Marinette couldn't be Ladybug if Alya hadn't inspired her. But Alya looks up to Ladybug so much. (And I like to think in some ways even more once she realizes it's Marinette.)

Is there an unpopular opinion you have on your ship? Again, not so much an unpopular opinion maybe, but kajfdkjsb I struggle writing them romantically. It's the one ship I love love love reading content for but when I sit down to write it I always overthink. It's the opposite for me as Marigami, tbh. I think other people write Alyanette better than me.

Thanks for the ask!! 💜

[maximum-potential]

Take some more Maxine sketches. I might explore this concept more just because she’s so fun to draw lmao. (Also look at the tiny Markov^^)

Also thanks to @mexicancat-girl for giving me the idea in the first place with their headcanons lol

[mlwritersguild]

MWG 2022 WRAPPED LIST - PART FIVE

The MWG January event was to recommend and review our favorite fics that we read in 2022! To make things a little bit more interesting and fun, we treated it a bit like an awards ceremony or spotify wrapped. The next few categories will be focused on the premise of fic, rather than length! Hope you enjoy!

Here are the MWG nominations for best alternate universe fics!

bite me. by Scarlet_Sea

djwifi // au // supernatural creatures // fluff // hurt comfort

blue crayons by @talkstoself

lovesquare // mental health issues // aged-up // au // single parent marinette

day 15: comedy by @empressofall

lovesquare // au // marvelous mrs maisel // humor

do your lips still remember my name? by @hanaasbananas

lovesquare // au // historical // reincarnation // romance // angst with a happy ending // hurt/comfort

final girl by @picayunearts

lovesquare // au // canon-divergent // guardian marinette // ladybug alya // identity reveals

miraculous dupont by @agrestebug

lovesquare // au // drama // romance // canon reimagined

love is blind by @jennagrinsoverml

lovesquare // au // reality tv // identity reveals // slow burn // romance // fluff // humor

lucky us by @geek-fashionista

lovesquare // au // epistolary(emails) // pen-pals // aged-up

mad about you by @hanaasbananas

lovesquare // au // historical // knight/prince // drama // romance // identity reveals

take me out by @mexicancat-girl

marigami // au // assassins // aged-up // enemies to lovers

the adventures of panthera noire by @justanotherpersonsuniverse

julerose // au // black cat juleka // identity reveals // hurt/comfort // fluff

the night we met by @19thsentry-blog

feluka // au // aged-up // roommates // hurt/comfort // angst // grief

whose woods these are (I think I know.) by reiaji

lovesquare // au // fairy tale // secret relationship // mutual pining

wishes and wands (and other miraculous adventures) by @marimeetsmischief

lovesquare // au // fairy tale // fantasy // rivals to lovers // fluff // humor

[marcnathzine]

Two weeks until the due date for submissions and three weeks until the release of our zine to the public!

Here’s a glimpse from my art (@mexicancat-girl). Do you know the reference?

[flightfoot]

Hey Keyseeker. I’m looking for something kinda specific. Do you know of any kwamii swapfics where Sabrina is the main character? Especially if she gets one of the main two miraculous but I’ll take anything. Or Chlobrina more generally? Thank youuu!

Kwami swapfics with Sabrina as a main character... I feel like I've read a one-shot at some point, but hell if I know where it was. I can help you with the Chlobrina at least!

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Tides of Time by JayJoy3000

Chloe, to her disdain, attends a prestigious university in London where she happens to run into her traitorous, ex-best friend who left Paris years ago without an explanation. But Sabrina is not the shy pushover she once was... Or, the one where Chloe Bourgeois absolutely does NOT spend months pining after Sabrina Raincomprix. No, that would be ridiculous. Utterly ridiculous.

I love how this fic handles Chloe, this is a Chloe who's realized her parents are crap and decided to try to be better, and made some real friends with Juleka and Luka (and seems to be on decently friendly terms with the rest of the class, but they don't come up much), but still has a ways to go, with not really understanding why Sabrina ghosted her, that Sabrina wasn't as happy as she thought.

Also at the beginning of the story Chloe still believes she's straight. Chloe is the ONLY one who believes Chloe is straight XD.

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The First Rule by @generalluxun

(note: Reading the first fic in the series is not required) Sabrina Raincomprix is a model of obedience, a perfect member of the society The Supreme has created. Yet within her heart lurks something she does not understand, something contravened, a transgression which she cannot ignore. When her friend, Chloé Bourgeois, The Flower of Paris, is near... Sabrina feels things she knows she should not. She has it under control, but the balance is delicate and all it takes is for a new face to show up and seemingly do what Sabrina can not, for her control to slip and the truth to come out. She knows there will be repercussions, but she cannot live a lie any longer.

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Late Bloomer by @generalluxun

On what might very well be the last night of her life, Sabrina Raincomprix pulls out a very special scrapbook, pressed between the pages is the past, the past she has never shared with anyone. She relives how she got to this moment one page at a time, preparing herself for the end. A phone call interrupts her self-imposed exile and brings news that could change her life forever. Even if it does though the question looms… change it how?

Sabrina-centric Hanahaki AU here! I love how it goes into Sabrina’s relationship with Chloe over the years, the good and the bad - and even what happens post Revolution. 

I love the description of some of the plants involved, and what they mean, what they represent. If you want a fic that delves more in Sabrina’s character and her relationship with Chloe, this is a solid choice.

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Realization Kickstart by @mexicancat-girl

Nathaniel's watching Marc during his soccer practice. Chloe suddenly shows up, having been invited by Sabrina to watch the soccer team. Chloe is smitten by Sabrina but doesn't seem to realize it... Until Nathaniel points it out for her.

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I hope these are satisfactory for you!

[tiredfloridianbutverygay]

tag 9 people you'd like to get to know better and thanks @alto-tenure for the tag!

- 3 ships: Lumity, Persona 5 Protag/Hifumi Togo, MariGami

- first ever ship: You know, huh, I’d have to think about this one because I don’t actually remember.

- last song: Our Beginning, Persona 5

- last movie: Time Trap

- currently reading: Light’s Song by PitBullsRlife

- currently watching: Lupin the 3rd Part 6

- currently consuming: Had a banana recently

- currently craving: Hour long guitar lessons Tagging (no pressure if you don’t want to!): @flightfoot @novelist-becca @52catsinatrenchcoat @mexicancat-girl

[pugszler]

tagged by @irishsparkleparty to do this picrew :3

tagging @knowlessman, @mexicancat-girl, @harrowingcupid, @ratsona, @sskklvr, @opalbestcharacter, @benetnvsch, @lilacs-and-stone