#might be shance

[puppetmaster55]

How are you liking my adventures with superman? And what do you think of shance maws au?

I am having so much fun with maws, this might be my favorite superman

also it really is not much of an au if the personalities fit so perfectly, I'm so dang into it (Shiro, on day two of meeting Lance, has already begun on a marriage binder that he updates every time he learns a new detail about Lance. the margins are all full of "S+L" in hearts and "Takashi McClain")

[alexanderstarhero]

I would like to explain why for me, the best option it's AO3 (Archive of Our Own), and why authors should really crosspost in there, for the sake of more audience.

I'm saying this as a reader, rather than as an author, as there might be more nuance with that, so an author's point of view would be perfect.

But why I'm shaming the other sites boils down to the filter system.

As far as I have seen, there was not a better filter system in either wattpad or fanfiction, which was close, but the tags help more than just the genre or the characters in there.

Tumblr it's like it's own category, there are fanfics around I have seen them, @apomaro-mellow makes some fanfics here, but he also puts them in AO3, main reason why I'm following him in the first place, the Kirito (SAO)/Takashi Komuro(HOTD) ship that I didn't know I needed in my life lives rent-free in my head. Right now he is mostly unto Steddie, not my thing, but I do read them and I like them.

However my main problem here it's that as far as I know, you can only look for one tag, and that's not enough. Sure, now there's a system that allows you to exclude certain tags permanently from your search or even your dashboard, and you can decide if you watch those post or not if you come across them, but Tumblr it's a varied place, and you might not find much fanfics compared to the other three options.

Though, I do like the perma block on certain tags, would like that on AO3 to not see Major Character Dead, Gore or Vampire AU tags instead of putting them back in whenever I look into something.

Wattpad and Fanfiction are not that bad honestly, they have their pros and cons over one another.

Fanfiction, as the name implies, it's not a place where I would be finding myself reading original stories, so that's ac on over Wattpad, which might be more into OC stories in comparison.

When searching for something and you want to narrow the search through length, fanfiction has the advantage in my opinion. Wattpad narrows through parts, but how much is one part? how many words or chapters does that entail? Meanwhile, Fanfiction narrows the length through words, it does not allow you to personalize how many words. <1k it's the least then comes 5k+ which is 5000 words or more, then you have <5k which in itself also includes the <1k words.

I personally like over 1000 words fics, as I read a lot of one-shots, but I can't avoid <1k fics in the filter with <5k, nor can I get shorter fics with 5k+. It's the worst feeling.

Wattpad has a better tag system over Fanfiction, which doesn't even have a proper tag system. You narrow your search through which characters are there, and sometimes, if they're in a relationship, while also choosing a genre. But I think when choosing a tag, you also add the genre you're looking for. I think the horror tag it's self-explanatory. Or the AU tag with whatever you want, like D&D AU.

However, both lack a form to exclude tags or ratings (you can only pick one rating in fanfic and exclude mature in wattpad), or even characters. And that's where AO3 beats both as well as the length search.

In fact, AO3 even has in its filter "include words". This filter allows you to search for works that have certain words, but are not in their tags for whatever reason. Maybe I'm looking for a college AU, but the fanfic might not have the tag, so I just put "College" in there. But I don't want to look into a murder mystery or I don't enjoy blood or I don't like vampires in that setting, so I exclude the tags which I don't feel like. You can also exclude certain ships, like I'm a big Shance shipper, but I don't want to read about Klance when looking at Voltron fanfics, so I exclude it.

I think this is the main reason I read exclusively in AO3, but fanfiction will hold a special place in my bookmarks...because the authors have not moved anything into AO3, and there are still some stories I like to binge read form time to time.

I only read Wattpad a few times, but that was mostly because Hiro/Miguel was prominent there. And Tumblr it's my do-whatever place, my goblin paradise, my garbage pile that makes me smile... and where I can read Canon Characters or Real Life actors x Male reader because I'm thirsty.

rank the fanfic websites (part 1)

PLEASE REBLOG THIS, I WANT A LARGER AUDIENCE

[kennynailtech]

The Amount to Tip at a Nail Salon is Listed Here

A mani-pedi is a fantastic way to improve your mood and engage in self-care. Until it's time to pay the bill and calculate how much to tip, that is. Add in a little hand and foot massage, and it's also a great way to unwind and de-stress. It can be difficult to calculate how much to tip at the nail salon, and acrylic nail supply store near me instead of concentrating on how to prolong the life of your manicure, you're forced to conduct mental calculations.

We've got you, so it's ok. When, to whom, and how much to tip at nail salons? That is the question we posed to etiquette experts, manicure technicians, and salon owners. Once you're familiar with it, make sure you are aware of other scenarios' acceptable tipping behavior.

1. Does your nail technician deserve a tip?

The beauty services sector includes nail technicians, and in the US, tipping is traditional for service providers. According to Sharon Schweitzer, a renowned authority on tipping etiquette, they depend on tips to produce a sizable percentage of their income, so you should always prepare to tip the person providing you with a manicure or pedicure. If you have a long-standing relationship with a particular nail technician, try leaving a supplementary tip over the holidays, says Schweitzer. Tipping is polite to do at the conclusion of each visit. This advice also pertains to dining manners in a restaurant.

2. What percentage should you leave at the nail salon?

The industry standard for tipping a nail technician is 15% to 20% of the total price, although this might differ between nations, locations, and salons, according to Sharon-Frances Moore, owner of Shances, a New York-based etiquette firm. Furthermore, over the past two years, tipping practices have undergone a significant adjustment. According to Moore, "there was an increase in people overtipping for services in all industries during the COVID-19 pandemic, to help ease the financial strain on workers." We are currently observing a return to customary tipping, which for a nail technician is between 15% and 20%, independent of the service.

3. For some services, should you leave a larger tip?

The quantity of effort required varies across different nail services. How much should you tip an acrylic nail technician, for instance? And what is the standard tip for gel nails? These services require a lot more work than a typical manicure. According to our specialists, the following situations call for tips of at least 25%:

if the condition of your nails is extremely poor.

If you receive anything additional, such as hand-painted nails or a longer hand massage.

4. How much is appropriate to leave for a pedicure?

When it comes to nail maintenance, toes are no different than fingers. Wilson advises sticking to the same tipping guidelines of 15% to 20% when receiving a nail supply store open to public pedicure. Check out these straightforward methods for the ideal DIY pedicure at home if money is tight.

5. Should you leave a cash tip?

When feasible, pay in cash and give it to the nail technician right away. According to Moore, this prevents salon owners from delaying payment and assures that the entire tip gets to the person who performed the service for you. Should you provide a tip to the nail salon proprietor? Without the owner performing the repair, this is not necessary.

[dream-anon-fics]

Under the Sea (But in Space)

I did it! I finally finished that MerLance fic that got this blog started!

I'd like to thank @ulti-mal for that comic she drew when i told her about it.

I'd like to thank @prospails for the bit of help they gave me with what numbers Coran calls the paladins

And tagging @the-coolest-shaladin because she wanted to read it when I got done!

Summary: Being is space is hard, even harder when you're half fish and haven't been in your normal form in a while. Lance messes up and hurts himself because he has been in his human form for way too long

I'll have to reblog with the next part

“Shut it down!”

Everyone turned to Shiro as the Gladiator stopped its attacks. Confusion flitted across their faces as Keith moved towards him.

“Shiro? What-” He cut himself off, hearing harsh panting and whining. As he turned, he saw Lance, on his knees, gripping his neck. “Lance?”

He was almost knocked over as Hunk rushed past him, who basically fell to his knees next to Lance.

“Lance?”

The only response was Lance’s pants. Hunk gently pried Lance’s hands away from his neck, only to tense up when he finally moves them.

“Hunk?” Pidge steps closer only to jump back when Hunk picks Lance up, fear showing through his eyes.

“Coran! I need the biggest tub of water you can find!”

Coran, who rushed to the door when Shiro cancelled training, nods before running out with a, “Follow me.”

Hunk follows quickly and looks back at Shiro. “I need you to help me strip him once we get there.”

Shiro only nods, the only thought on his mind was Lance. The room they entered looked as if it should have been an aquarium, a large tank sitting in the middle of the room. Shiro looks away and back to Hunk and Lance, helping to strip Lance of his armor. He looks at Lance’s face, gritting his teeth when he sees his head limply laying against Hunk’s chest.

Once fully undressed, Hunk carries him into the tank, calling for Shiro to follow.

“I need you to keep his hips under the water. Do NOT let them up.”

Shiro only nodded, already pushing Lance’s hips under. Nothing could have prepared him for Hunk suddenly plunging Lance’s head under the water, Lance tensing and struggling.

“Hunk!” he had shouted.

“Hunk, what the hell!”

“Let him up! He can’t breathe!”

Keith and Pidge rushed towards the tank.

“Princess! Coran! Stop them!”

Allura wrapped her arms around Pidge’s waist, holding her back and dodging her hits. Coran tackled Keith, sitting on his back and pinning him to the ground. “I hope you know what you’re doing, Number 2!”

Shiro gaze snapped back to Lance, eyes wide and he began to shake. Lance had stopped moving completely. He ripped his hands away from swimming back. He killed him, he just killed Lance.

“Dude…”

“What the hell?”

“Number 2? What is going on?”

Shiro hesitantly looked back at Lance, taking in the new…. features. Dark blue, almost black, scales ran along his arms, neck, and sides, leading to…. a tail? A long tail waded in the water, thin, cloth-like fins on either side and at the bottom. Scars littered the tail. Shiro looked at Hunk who wore a sad expression.

“It’s best if we leave him for now. He’ll be asleep for a while,” he muttered as he climbed out of the tank.

Shiro glances at Lance, hesitating before following him.

Allura lets Pidge go, moving to Hunk. “Hunk, what is going on?”

Hunk runs a hand through his hair. “Obviously, Lance isn’t human. And, honestly, he has done something extremely stupid.”

Keith stands with the help of Coran. “Like what? Lying to us all?” He snaps.

“He almost died!” Hunk snaps back, causing everyone to go silent, staring at him. Rubbing his face, he continued, “Lance is a merman, merperson, mer-whatever. He breed though, it can shift into a human form but that form shouldn’t be used for long periods of time. I made him promise me to at least shift forms in the showers and baths and it’s clear he hasn’t…”

[chrispineisagoddess]

[Shance]

sleeping beauty

By orphan_account

Lance is perfect and deserves to be respected and lusted over every second of his life by hot Shiro.

Read here

[coolspacequips]

went back 2 paint on my first req a little bit to relax tonight and.. im softe... like slipping on a familiar pair of shoes

[mizu-writes-kumo]

Chapter Title: The Demon at the Door

Rating/Warning: T, cursing, mentions of guns and knifes, supernatural elements

Chapter summary:

There was another knock on the door.

Shiro made his way to the door.

Flicking off the chain lock on the door, as he put on his friendliest looking face.   Reaching for the knob of the door.  Giving it a little twist and pulling it open.

And…

Found Imasu standing before the doorway.

AN:  Finally posting the Supernatual-ish AU I have been talking about for like the past few weeks.  I hope you enjoy.  Also, Lance is called Imasu for like 2/3rds of the fic, it is he demon name.

[the-fourth-queen-fanarts]

Eternal Flame (Shangst)

Shiro shouldn’t have chased after Lance- not after realizing that Lance and his clone were in a relationship. Shiro should have sat down and thought this through, he should have taken a goddamn breath and asked himself how the hell this would affect their current friendship now. 

But he didn’t- Shiro approached Lance against his or anyone’s better judgment. 

He found the somber boy in the training room. Now it was obvious why he’s always looking so heartbroken whenever he looked at Shiro. He wasn’t seeing Shiro, he was seeing it. 

And even when Shiro asked Lance how he felt about the real Shiro, he never expected for Lance’s words to carry so much weight. And Shiro didn’t want to humor this obviously blind crush. Lance wanted to explain at first, but then Shiro didn’t want to understand. 

How could Shiro possibly understand that while he was barely existing, Lance had not only befriended a fake version of himself, but fallen in love with him? That wasn’t the real Shiro- it was a clone and they weren’t the same person. How could Lance catch feelings for that? It didn’t make sense- Shiro didn’t want Lance’s love- especially when that love was never directed to him in the first place. 

It was exactly why Shiro couldn’t delay this conversation any longer. 

They stood opposite each other- thick silence in the air. Lance reached out, and Shiro stepped back. Where was this going? 

“Close your eyes,” Lance instructed the man, his voice borderline on a whisper, “Give me your hand,”

Shiro hesitated, but after staring at Lance’s outreached palm for the better half of a dobash, he finally rested his hand in the blue paladin’s grip. Lance curled his fingers around Shiro’s- the gesture so intimate and strange that Shiro nearly snatched his hand away. 

Lance sighed softly, “Please Takashi, listen to me.”

There he went again- calling him by his first name. It almost always tricked Shiro into letting his guard down, but it was an honest slip. For some reason, Lance was more used to calling him by his first name than anyone else. It had to be the biggest clue that they had something more than friendship.

Shiro let his eyes drift shut, “Okay- now what?”

Lance shifted his hand, pulling it to himself until Shiro felt himself touch Lance’s smooth shirt. It was warm, and… he could feel the throbbing heart under it. Consistent and loud against his palm. Shiro pressed his hand closer- listening without his ears. 

Lance’s voice was definitely in a whisper- almost trembling, “Do you feel my heart beating…? Do you understand?”

The next part was so quiet, so soft and Shiro felt Lance’s heart quicken almost immediately, “Would you feel the same?”

How could he? He wasn’t the same person- the same man who befriended, no, who loved Lance in the past. That was a different version of him, in another life- Lance was, and will always be just Lance. 

Lance swallowed, “Or am I only dreaming…?”

Shiro pulled away, and opened his eyes. He found himself looking into Lance’s eyes of unshed tears. But no matter what pity or what sorrow he felt for his heartbroken friend- he couldn’t let Lance continue to live in a fantasy. 

Shiro put on a soft smile- the smile of a friend who doesn’t want to break someone very dear to them, but needs to. “Lance… you’re an amazing person and a-”

“But you don’t love me,”

God- why did this have to hurt so much? Why did Lance have to fall in love with his clone- why not Allura? She would have known how to handle this better than Shiro. But Shiro knew what must be done. He should treat this like a bandaid, pull it off quickly and get it over with.

“No Lance, I don’t love you.” Shiro said calmly- and how he wished he didn’t see how Lance visibly staggered back, “I’m not the same man who you fell in love with. That’s not me- and I don’t want you living in a fantasy world where you and I have this happy-ever-after where we marry or grow old together and… well...”

Shiro shut his eyes- he did not want to see Lance cry, especially since he knew this was his fault, “Lance, ‘us’ is never going to happen. I can’t love you,”

Shiro didn’t have to open his eyes to see Lance’s anguish, he heard it in the boy’s voice when he whispered, “Why…? What’s wrong with me?”

“There’s nothing wrong with you!” Shiro defended, fists clenched at his side, “This is simply inconvenient-”

“So our love is inconvenient…?”

“Yes- I mean no. I mean…” Shiro rubbed his temples, still refusing to open his eyes, “Don’t make this any harder than it has to be- we’re friends Lance, and I hate hurting you.”

“Then…” Lance paused, and Shiro heard the boy’s breath hitch. There was some shuffling, and a few sobs. Shiro wanted to reach out- to comfort the boy and to just hold him close, but that would only hurt them both. Lance needed to get over it.

Lance inhaled sharply, “Then can I mourn?”

“Mourn… what? The clone?” Shiro bit down on his bottom lip, wishing they could move on from this topic, “Why?”

There was something dark in Lance’s tone, “Because the man I loved is dead. Replaced. You will never be him and I need some time to understand that,”

Why did Shiro feel as though those words should have been directed at his clone and not him? Wasn’t Shiro the one to be replaced by the clone? But the sheer emotion Lance revealed with those words, made Shiro almost wish he had threaded a little lightly. 

Shiro jumped when he felt Lance’s hand clasp his shoulder- and flinched when Lance coolly said, “You can open your eyes Shiro, there’s nothing to see here.”

And even when Lance had walked out the room, Shiro still kept his eyes closed. He didn’t open them until his own heart had stopped pounding- but this was no love, only fear. For their friendship- for Lance. 

Yet, Lance never mentioned it. That very afternoon, when they had sat down for team dinner, Lance was his jovial self. Even grinning at Shiro like everything was back to normal. And even if Lance’s smile faltered once or twice when Shiro laughed, it didn’t matter. Lance and Shiro understood- there was nothing between them, and there never will be. 

[cata-strophes]

space babies..........

[rigb0ner]

I’m pretty sure holydrawings flew to twitter :(

I knooow! :(

That’s why I recently made a tweet and tagged them in it since it’s been FOREVER since I’ve spoken to anyone from the Shance fandom!

If you’ve read my fic before, please feel free to come up with headcanons because I honestly don’t remember much from vld and I kind of want to continue the fic, even though it’s been YEARS!!! AAAHH!!!! Such a shame…

[puppetmaster55]

shance mall food court AU where Shiro works at the ice cream place and Lance works at the sandwich place and all anyone who goes to their places for lunch/dessert knows is that someone else in the food court catches their eye and eventually some of the regulars get together and realize that Shiro and Lance keep stealing glances at one another before turning back with literal sparkles flying off of them because of how simply looking at the other brightens their mood

and then Shiro seems to work up the courage to bring Lance a scoop of ice cream (strawberry in a waffle cone, with some rainbow sprinkles) and Lance responds by taking a really long lick and then frenching Shiro and leaving them both with ice cream and sprinkles smeared on their lips and the goofiest smiles for the rest of the day

and the regular customers are all but flipping tables at the speed they both moved at

meanwhile Shiro’s just really glad that his husband loved that gesture

[ashkazora]

This person is now guilt-tripping me and some other people that joined in on the conversation akjssajksakj

[maybemochas]

shklance prompt

so i was dissociating in the shower, as one does, and somehow or another the idea of the squad all trying to figure out what the fuck is going on with the bois ™  lately and ended up with this

allura: listen im telling you, its shiro and lance 

hunk: and IM telling YOU its lance and keith 

matt and romelle: fools. the both of you. its clearly keith and shiro 

pidge: youre all wrong and when the ship finally sails coran and i will be taking all your money and buying a froyo machine

coran: slides in and adds money to the betting pool 

allura: what else could it possibly be? 

coran and pidge putting on their meme shades: shklance fuckers.

spoiler alert,, coran and pidge won the pool

[notdeadjack]

“It wasn’t the first time Shiro had been bested during training, far from it. All of the paladins had kicked his ass multiple times by now and Shiro was very proud of them for it. But, this was the first time that Lance had managed to catch him in a submission hold. His hand was unnaturally warm where it gripped around Shiro’s foot, a little extra pressure and he could easily cause some serious pain. 

“Yield?” Lance ask, voice cocky as he leans down further over Shiro’s body, putting more strain on his leg. The slight shift brings Lance’s hips more firmly against Shiro’s butt, and… shit. 

And Shiro finally realizes that he is completely, utterly, doomed.”

-

[sunglasses emoji] what can i say, untimely boners during sparring will forever be my jam.

[utteeemieliz-blog]

Imagine:

In a modern setting or something, Lance and Keith or Shiro and Keith or something are roommates okay??

Keith, coming home from work/school or both opens the door, tired and just ready to take a nap. Walks in on Lance and Shiro making out on the couch.

And Shiro and Lance are like "!!!!!!!" And Keith just stands there and goes "this is what I have to come home to...IN FRONT OF MY SALAD" then he says "if I find anything on the couch later when I sit down in here to watch my nightly Skin Wars I will scream. I will actually scream"

[coolspacequips]

Hmm, is been too long since Shance .. I'll brb