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Thank you @clever-but-devastating for tagging me in this random question form game with delightfully MySpace-esque formatting! Takes me back...
: ̗̀➛ what’s ur fav colour: Black. It just sparks joy. My entire wardrobe is an endless warren of black items in different materials and textures.
: ̗̀➛ how long have u been on tumblr for: Actively blogging on this account since September 2022, so almost 3 years. I've been around without maintaining an active blog of my own for much longer though, dating back to somewhere in the 2012-2013 range so about 12-13 years.
: ̗̀➛ wheres a place u always wanted to travel to: Not so much a place as an event. I very much wanted to see The Sisters of Mercy in concert and can only attend concerts safely if they are outdoors in open-air venues. I finally got my chance to do that last September but Hurricane Helene had other ideas. Oh well.
: ̗̀➛ what’s ur fav clothing brand(s): Wouldn't say I have one. I tend to buy designer clothes new with tags after market for bargain prices. A few frequent flyers in my closet are Banana Republic, Express, Calvin Klein, and Ann Taylor. I'm limited to brands that carry a US XXS or 00 so that factors in.
: ̗̀➛ what’s ur fav singer/band(s): Singer would be Alice Cooper and band would be The Sisters of Mercy.
: ̗̀➛ what’s ur current phone lockscreen: Some incisive digital art clapping back at gross anti-trans activity from various government officials in Florida. I haven't changed it for ages and don't anticipate doing so any time soon.
: ̗̀➛ most recent/current hyperfixation: I've been on a really deep dive about dietary practices in different faith communities, inspired by some education I did with my students a while back about Coptic fasting.
: ̗̀➛ what’s ur relationship status: Married. Because my marriage has always been open, I tend to have other significant emotional and physical relationships in addition.
: ̗̀➛ what’s ur dream job: Undoubtedly the one I already have—even on days where it brings me face to face with terrible nightmares.
: ̗̀➛ outside of tumblr, fav social app: LMAO. I do use Facebook a bit to keep up with friends and to boost signal on events and such for groups I work with; otherwise my accounts on other socials are pretty much shells that I maintain for professional connection purposes only.
: ̗̀➛ do u have pets: None that live in my house. Health reasons are a major factor there given a lot of animals unfortunately pose respiratory infection risks to me if handled or in close proximity. But I very much enjoy interacting with all kinds of critters outdoors and am big on bird feeding. So my yard is always full of friends, feathered and otherwise!
: ̗̀➛ if u do have pets, what kind/how many: See above.
: ̗̀➛ do u prefer tea or coffee: Tea by miles. Huge tea drinker since early days, especially black and green and herbal blends. I'm not as big into white teas because I tend to prefer bolder flavors. I'm also allergic to coffee! Found that out the hard way long ago and have steered clear ever since. Even before I knew I had bad reactions to coffee I never liked the taste nearly as much as I love the flavor of different kinds of teas.
: ̗̀➛ whats ur fav ice cream flavor: I don't like the mouthfeel of ice cream at all, even if there aren't any mix-ins. Not sure why but it feels like it puts a gross coating on my tongue. I do however enjoy frozen yogurt, most of all the plain tart kind with active cultures!
No formal tags here—just an open invitation for anyone who'd like to do this to jump on in!
#play friendly games win fun prizes#getting to know you#tag you're it#clever-but-devastating#mutuals doing the most at being the best#delightful#every flavor sharing#yes good
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HC they first met a year or two after Yelan got her vision; post fighting the in abyss but when Kaeya was still navigating his identity from Kaeya, Brother and Right hand of Diluc Ragnvindr to Kaeya Alberich, Cavalry Captain and Quarter master of the Knights of Favonius.
#We know Kaeya's a bit of a sadist and does leave his men in the dark most of the time#Back when he he'd been newly appointed i feel he'd be quite reckless as to how much 'pushing' his knights could handle on missions#used to working from diluc's shadow rather than being the one to direct commands#And Yelan after her experience in the Abyss chooses to work alone and secrectively so that the lives of her comrades won't be in danger#She sees that Kaeya operates very much like her but he does not have the luxury to work as 'freely' as she does when it comes to official#missions for there are still people working under him#(ofc both of them do whatever they want when it comes to going of abyss side quests)#There's no way she doesn't feel some sort of kinship they're really similar in many aspects#she does not want to see a repeat of her certain mistakes#Yelan is also questioning how the actual fuck do the knights operate because why is a 16yr old beefing with her to get to a mafia boss firs#They come to 'good terms' as time passes where they have mutual respect for each other#both of them try their best to outwit each other form time to time of course#Kaeya being petty(er) and Yelan being 'i need to set this guy straight'#But back then after seeing Kaeya work missions for the first time Yelan's thinking that this kid is too smart for his good#additional hcs for Back In That Day#Yelan: -still hasn't gotten her signature bob. -often uses a crutch because Abyss did a number on her and her pre existing chronic illness#Kaeya- has a fuckass mullet#yeah.. my apolocheese for the ramble#genshin impact#genshin impact fanart#kaeya#kaeya alberich#yelan#yelan genshin impact#kms mention
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[ cw: violence mention / death mention / ]
Will never stop thinking about how Leo, all alone in an endless void and being beaten again and again and again by the only other living thing around, still finds comfort in that space. The situation he was in was completely hopeless, and in any other circumstances he would not have escaped, at least not fast enough to save him from permanent (or even fatal) damage, be it physical or mental.
And yet, despite the bleakness of his situation, despite the agony and helplessness, all he needs is one glance at a crumbled photograph, one glance to remember his family, and that’s enough of a reason for him to smile.
Maybe that’s why his powers center around manipulating space - because no matter how much space is between them, no matter how dire his own situation may be, just the thought of his family, alive and okay, is enough to give Leo hope.
#rottmnt#rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles#rottmnt leo#rise leo#the prison dimension is horrifying on its own#add in a monstrous being that towers over you and has vowed to ensure your suffering?#god I can’t imagine how scary that is#Mikey opening the portal was a miracle because if he hadn’t managed it there#it’s really up in the air what could have become of Leo#personally I subscribe by the theory that you straight up can’t die in the prison dimension#so it’s a prison in all ways#but the thought of a Leo who manages anyway who adapts and continues to have hope despite it all…#Leo saying he’s nothing without his family is a double edged sword really#because the thought of his family alone is all he needs to live. to hope.#to smile#nothing without them…but they’re EVERYTHING to him#and maybe he doesn’t realize it but…the feeling is mutual#one thing too is that hope that comforts Leo so much is not just that#should he think his family needs help - that hope can turn into determination#I’m unwell about this family#actually on my point of their powers - I truly do think the abilities tie in not only to their personalities#but to their relationship to family and love in general#kinda like love languages in a way#Mikey with his chains and time abilities values being around his family the most - he wants them to experience living in the moment togethe#Donnie is someone who is 100% a gift giver to show his love - his constructs are exactly that aren’t they? gifts of his mind#Raph is someone who willingly bears the weight of the shield - he protects his family like the best big brother possible#and Leo - he goes off on his own a lot but his mind is constantly on his family anyway#like a sailor at sea no matter how far he travels the compass always point in one direction - and for him that compass points home#even if he can’t make it back - it’s still there#and that’s enough
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"Cuhut it out- you guys!" "Nu-uh, not until you're all perked up first! You don't want those gym challengers meetin' with an ol' mopey leader, do ya?" "Whitney's right, dear friend. No need to hide that beautiful smile of yours, alright?~"
What it takes to cheer up Johto's beloved ghost boy 👻💕
#some incredibly self-indulgent fluff for my own sake SKJDFSNDFS#Morty was having one of Those days where the weight of his responsibilities as leader and expectations as someone meant to bring back Ho-Oh#-felt a little too heavy to handle (more so than usual)#luckily his best friends (and mayhaps crush of nearly an entire decade) are here to take a stand against his low mood 🤼#I've been having brainrot of Whitney's dynamics with these two alrighttttt they all deserve to be silly with each other#best wingman award goes to this girlie for putting up with these two's mutual pining antics for years sdkfjskjdfh#the way I see it Morty and Whitney were besties way back before they had even become leaders (with Morty being the older between them)#there were definitely rumors going around between their towns about how they're an item#when the reality is that Whitney's more focused on winning the affections of the other cute girls she hangs out with#while Morty's a repressed gay lad burdened with religious guilt SDJFHUISJDNFS /LH /LH#the second Whitney caught wind of Morty actually developing a crush on someone you just Know she was on his ass Immediately#asking about aaall the details--who he is- what he does- how he dresses- if he could even conceivably pass her standards of how a--#--fitting partner for her best friend's meant to be#to which an incredibly exasperated Morty struggles to answer because Eusine is just beyond his comprehension /affectionate#when Whitney does eventually get to meet him in person the first time she most certainly takes a jab at his fashion sense SDKJFSDFNS#BUT they do end up getting along a lot better than Morty braced for- which was a huge relief to him#it soon reaches that point where Eusine's secretly asking her for details on the things Morty likes and how to possibly impress him#all the while Morty's asking her for advice on how he could cope with his feelings when he's still unsure on whether they'd be requited#Whitney finds the whole ordeal simultaneously very funny and perhaps one of the most frustrating things imaginable SDKJFSKDNFS#enough of me yapping thouuughhhhhh I should save that for its own post 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️#pokemon tickle#gym leader morty#morty pokemon#gym leader whitney#whitney pokemon#mystery man eusine#eusine pokemon#eusine#lee!morty#ler!eusine
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@ellis-peace you know my style!
taking a break from reading the literature (scientific) to read the literature (classic)
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Incredible sequence of posts on the dash just now
#to be clear bc i know im swinging a bat at a hornets nest i think both of these posts make decent points#i am a socialist but i do not believe that revolutionary and reformist politics are necessarily mutually exclusive#multiple things can be true at once#capitalism is a fundamentally exploitative and violent system which must be swiftly dismantled for the sake of all life on the planet#and those who enter parliamentary politics in hopes of enacting reform often end up serving the interests of capital and western imperialis#but at the same time#we must not abrogate responsibility by refusing to exercise our hard-won democratic right to participate in elections#its an insult to the millions of people around the world living under authoritarian regimes for one thing and its fucking stupid for anothe#we must be realistic about the state of class consciousness in most western societies and work pragmatically with the tools available to us#we must also try to minimise harm and suffering as best we can and produce the best outcome for the greatest number of people#while also not leaving behind those who are marginalised#at times both reform and revolution seem impossible tasks and yet we must continue to work towards them both as best we can#on the topic of voting - i live in australia where its compulsory and where we also have preferential voting#which means that its impossible to “waste your vote” by voting for a minor party#i typically vote for our greens party - who are the largest minor party in the country and the most progressive on most issues#for example they're basically the only ones consistently condemning our (labour) government's support of israel#so to be clear for the americans reading these tags#if i lived in the USA i would vote in every election#i might sometimes vote for democratic candidates if they had genuinely progressive policies#but no i would not “vote blue no matter who”#okay i'm finished tilting at windmills now im just paranoid about being misinterpreted asdgfhjklk#voting#elections#the trolley problem#reform#revolution#leftist#socialism#marxist
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realizing im kind of a weirdo about laios and marcille
#possramble#ignore this im just babbling but#the thing is that like. i don't ship laios and marcille together. their relationship is so so important to me in that laios comphets himsel#and THINKS that he might be in love with her but he isn't and that's my insane obsession#platonic soulmates for real but they're so sweet together that i fully expect them to be shipped together#like i get it. that's almost the appeal for me. if dungeon meshi were any other series there'd be an epilogue where they get married#convention dictates that they're meant to be together as the male protagonist and his beloved female deuteragonist#but dungeon meshi DOESNT do that and i love it so fucking much they're the comphet besties ever for my strange little brain#like if i ever did an arranged marriage au it would absolutely be laios and marcille having a platonic political marriage and then just#the most insane mutual pining with marcille and falin while laios and marcille struggle their way into becoming best friends#the imagery of the king and his beautiful court mage being tender to each other and everyone thinking they're in love is like catnip to me#like yeah they'd be like that and have no idea people think they should be together and the subversion makes me so obsessed#the more people ship them romantically. the more i enjoy their platonic dynamic it's like some sort of weird comphet fetishism idk#people think they're in love and im outside the window like YES... YES!!!#but also the second i see stuff of them kissing on the mouth or fucking im like oh god no i went too deep in here i gotta get out#don't wanna see that. i'll go feral over the idea of laios and marcille being arm-in-arm like king and queen but they would not fuck.#i want marcille to be his default comphet beard and dance partner/plus one at official royal events but they're not kissing.#she's there on his arm because he's scared of the other noble women tryna get him and being a baby about it#and people see them muttering to each other and laughing and generally being very sweet and think that they're dating but they're not.#she's actually covered in hickies from falin underneath her dress and is gonna get dragon dicked right after the party is over#like she's in her bedroom and falin's helping her take her ridiculous dress off while listening to her complain about politics#and falin is the person she goes home to the person she falls asleep to and wakes up with#they're a triad of utter devotion to each other but only farcille's side of the triangle is romantic#it's almost like an open secret because they're not trying to hide it at all but people assume and are surprised to find out#like people are so right about her relationship with the toudens but with the siblings' roles switched#love of her life & irreplaceable life companion. does anyone get it#anyway. i don't know what's wrong with me#it bothers me that they're not the undisputed most popular het ship for marcille on ao3#it's unnatural. marcille being paired with any other man should be a fringe case.
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Very much enjoying this share from @meerawrites about their OC Audrey! I may do one of these in time for an original character who frequently appears as a supporting player in one of my fic series...
Simple OC Ask
I actually worked on my novella today so: !!!!
Q: What is something that your OC would never purchase for themselves, but would be (secretly?) delighted to receive as a gift? A: it is repetive to say, it is an ongoing thesis in the vampire Audrey's story, but... 'you cannot buy happiness/goodness' and 'people who claim they know the 'meaning of life' are liars, that is a thing everyone learns for themselves as defined by the person' She can buy anything she wants cause... she's been fucking around and finding out for that long by the present, she just wants to be in not pain anymore (or being numb to other people) but is also extremely scared of feeling pain... as you do.
Q: Is your OC ticklish? Has anyone ever dared to find out? A: Probably, yes. No touching unless you ask (pay), unless you want to get stabbed or bitten... but... some people are into being stabbed/bitten so... (not k.ink shaming, I am k.ink questioning)
Q: How easy is it for you OC to apologize? A: circumstantial, she is usually right or at least not entirely off about reading 'vibes' from people, but sometimes said dangerous vibes are why she's there (a situation) in the first place. For the vampire thing? Well, she did not ask for it, so why is everyone wagging their finger? Spouse murder? She feels bad about it for a decade, but it passes. Hurting someone she loves feelings? Please orgive her, she got carried away being a brat (affectionate), you can do your worst, and she is sorry.
Q: When did your OC first see a dead body? If they have not seen one yet, how might they react to doing so? A: husband murder number one, but this one was a mercy killing in the 18th century and modern legal terms (for both of them) and it was by poison gently, but still...
Q: Does your OC have any recurring dreams? Have they ever told anyone else about them? A: being turned into a vampire and definitely not asking even slightly to be turned into a vampire.
Q: Is your OC stingy with their money (or other resources)? Or are they something of a spendthrift? A: She is the resource/weapon and it is endless (until it's not), functionally she can always turn out someone's pockets for sex, so not really, used to be, but not after everything.
Q: Does your OC have a sweet tooth? Or do they prefer to avoid sweets and sugary treats? A: did as a human, yes.
Q: Is your OC easily provoked by insults or mockery? A: Audrey is usually the one doing the mocking/provoking for fun, or at least very few insults land as others intend, "what are you a brat/s.lut?" "Of course, Monsieur, it is why I am paid way better than you."
Q: Where is somewhere your OC has visited that they never want to visit again? A: Paris in 1860, Napoleon's? Cannot stand those! For scale she thought Robespierre was mildly suspicious.
Q: Is your OC ever somewhat flirtatious? A: somewhat? 🤨
Questions:
What is something that your OC would never purchase for themselves, but would be (secretly?) delighted to receive as a gift?
Is your OC ticklish? Has anyone ever dared to find out?
How easy does your OC find it to apologize?
When did your OC first see a dead body? If they have not seen one yet, how might they react to doing so?
Does your OC have any recurring dreams? Have they ever told anyone else about them?
Is your OC stingy with their money (or other resources)? Or are they something of a spendthrift?
Does your OC have a sweet tooth? Or do they prefer to avoid sweets and sugary treats?
Is your OC easily provoked by insults or mockery?
Where is somewhere your OC has visited that they never want to visit again?
Is your OC ever somewhat flirtatious?
tagged by: @sharkblizzardblogs (thanks <3)
tagging (if you want): @musicboxmemories (Clara cause we co sign women doing wrong in this house), @im-not-good-with-names (Alexander Tyrell cause anyone named Alexander is probably a hot bi mess tbf), @malicious-compliance-esq, and @iamthemaestro.
#play friendly games win fun prizes#simple oc ask#tag you're it#meerawrites#mutuals doing the most at being the best#creative community#writing process#lgbt fiction#original characters#delightful#yes good
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#tag talk#seriously though? having someone I can shamelessly flirt with. flatter. joke around with.#and also start putting the pieces in place to have immense emotional influence over? I'm going crazy over here this is so fun.#and like. it's all consensual I would like to make that entirely clear. we've discussed the ethics of what we're engaging in.#I've expressed concerns about causing genuine emotional damage and been kind of taken to task for not trusting their strength.#I have massive respect for this person but also.. oh the things I'm gonna do to this boy.#the fact that I have such easy access to a part of them that apparently has never seen the light of day?#I'm doing my best to avoid losing myself to this power trip but also I'm riding the high for all it's worth.#I'm going to try and avoid talking about the sex. so no sexcapades. I think that's a little too personal to me to put here.#but like.. I'm here playing the long game. developing a mutually beneficial relationship with a willing partner.#and then I get to do freaky things to someone who wants me to do freaky things to them.#and what's also interesting is that I haven't experienced the illusion/euphoria part of a new relationship that I usually do when I jump in.#usually I have some grand fantastical vision of this idealized perfect future that never centers my own desires in the slightest.#it's always this vision of being the perfect person for someone else. never truly being accepted for myself.#but I'm not that. I'm not this idealized form. I'm a person who struggles to be human while also carrying a very cool number of red flags.#idk. this relationship feels more real than anything else I've engaged in. I feel more like myself.#like when you're performing a skill and you're fully immersed in the activity. every element. every aspect. every calculated word I say.#it's all directed towards this goal of constructing the sort of social relationship I want.#I'm just.. I'm having the most fun I've had in forever. this is so fun.
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californians and texans need to team up against midwesterners actually bc they think theyre special. i keep getting midwest meme pages recommended to me and they'll be like 'the weather here is so wild 🤭 and don't get me started on the way people drive 🫠' we need to humble them..
#dont both our states have skiing and deserts#and notably shitty drivers fwiw#anyway. i saw a post being like 'its so hot up here in the midwest ☹️' while actively on my shift where the weather app said feels like 112#and it filled me with rage. i Know its the exact same way where yall live i have agents in the field (the 2 known californian mutuals)#also csn i let you in on a texas secret. the people that say 'fuck californians we dont want you here 🙄😤 stop moving here'#theyre from fucking richardson or some shit bro nobody wants to be there anyway#i cant even go to bat for tex mex most things north of houston and/or east of odessa are mid at best#tbf i havent eaten cali mex or. any california food in 6 years so idk. but yall have a shot here#we do have better barbecue tho. and megan thee stallion. and simone biles#and aren devilfruitdyke ❓️
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Will be making a few catch-up posts tonight with things Tumblr infuriatingly did not include in my #black jack randall tag feed on the Battle of Culloden anniversary on April 16!
First up, this gorgeous new art from @ifiexist depicting Black Jack's lifeless body ravaged by crows on the moor. Exquisite and wrenching. Another incredible piece from one of my favorite artists!
He was well gone on this day of that year.
I can't say it's a memorial...
( hope I didn't get the timing wrong)
#outlander starz#fanart#ifiexist#hai-wei#mutuals doing the most at being the best#black jack randall#he's been dead for 279 slutty slutty years!#lay me out#10/10 perfection#absolutely no notes
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Thanks @meerawrites for tagging me in this game about original character attributes!
I've answered these questions for Dulcin Merritt, one of the OCs from my long-running "Dispatches from Fort Laggan" series of Outlander fanfics. He was one of those characters who "mushroomed up" out of nowhere—much as Black Jack Randall did for his creator Diana Gabaldon back in the day.
Merritt first appears in "Shaking in the Light" having taken over for the recently-promoted Quartermaster Hawkins as Captain Randall's steward. At that point in the continuity, Merritt has been promoted to Corporal and posted to Scottish Highlands after training and serving at the Private rank in his native England.
He's a clever fellow with plenty of secrets whom we'll be getting to know for a goodly while yet! I'm very much still getting to know him myself. After giving these questions some thought though, I was thrilled to discover I had a ready answer for Merritt on each one. So without further ado...
1. What is something that your OC would never purchase for themselves, but would be (secretly?) delighted to receive as a gift?
A bespoke pair of riding boots with his initials monogrammed on the shafts! I absolutely think he'd cherish that sort of gift. Although he's not quite the "snappy dresser" his commanding officer's fifth great-grandson Frank is known for being, he always makes an effort to look polished and develops a reputation for this over time. I think he'd love a nice James Fitzjames-style pair of monogrammed boots, for multiple reasons.
2. Is your OC ticklish? Has anyone ever dared to find out?
In a few places, but no one has dared to find out yet. And when someone does eventually dare, they'll still have a time of figuring it out! Merritt plays his cards close to the chest both literally and figuratively.
3. How easy does your OC find it to apologize?
Very. Humility and graciousness are two of his defining personality traits. Because he has generally had secure relationships with authority figures in his life, he also hasn't found cause to fear negative consequences from taking accountability for errors.
4. When did your OC first see a dead body? If they have not seen one yet, how might they react to doing so?
Merritt's father, who was already older when his son was born, died several years prior to when we first meet him. So that was his first experience with seeing death firsthand. Given he had a strong relationship with his father, the body itself wasn't frightening to him but the experience overall was fraught with sorrow. He still wouldn't have missed that last chance to say goodbye though.
5. Does your OC have any recurring dreams? Have they ever told anyone else about them?
If Merritt is the sort to remember his dreams in detail, it's news to me! I do think he dreams about seeing his father again sometimes though.
6. Is your OC stingy with their money (or other resources)? Or are they something of a spendthrift?
Somewhere in between. Merritt loves getting a good deal and has a keen eye for when something isn't fairly priced. But he's absolutely willing to pay for a quality product, and tends to take the long view in thinking about what something will cost to own over time.
7. Does your OC have a sweet tooth? Or do they prefer to avoid sweets and sugary treats?
Given his mother has cultivated apple orchards for his whole life, Merritt has quite an appreciation for fresh fruit! He's also not a particularly choosy eater and will enjoy sweeter foods as well. Just not a lot of any one thing as he's prone to palate fatigue.
8. Is your OC easily provoked by insults or mockery?
No. In fact, his tendency to brush things off has occasionally resulted in situations escalating. We get an example of this midway through "Shaking in the Light" much to Black Jack's chagrin.
9. Where is somewhere your OC has visited that they never want to visit again?
Merritt is not a big fan of crowded city neighborhoods; he prefers the fresh air and expansive vistas of the countryside. So when he has visited larger cities like London or Edinburgh, he hasn't been able to see himself putting down roots in those sorts of places.
10. Is your OC ever somewhat flirtatious?
Definitely. Sometimes for social expediency, but more so for actually having designs on the recipients. He's neither imperceptibly subtle nor wildly overbearing; Merritt uniformly earns his reputation as a polite gentleman who often demonstrates affection through acts of service.
If @condensedmilkcoffee is down to play I'd definitely love to see one of these for an OC of her choosing!
#play friendly games win fun prizes#simple oc ask#tag you're it#meerawrites#mutuals doing the most at being the best#creative community#writing process#lgbt fiction#original characters#delightful#niche outlander fanfiction#black jack randall#dispatches from fort laggan#shaking in the light#fanfic#ao3#malicious fics it#yes good
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it'd be great if adults could act like adults instead of like immature children
#why is your first approach to frustration to start talking shit about everyone that doesn't 100% agree with you on everything#and calling people cowards for not picking sides#and suddenly being all friendly and besties with someone you have talked shit about for months because everyone else got annoyed#this isn't about anyone on here - it's all irl drama#this one person has a habit of not communicating with anyone#or owning up to things when he's in the wrong#it's always immediately and extremely someone else's fault and never never his#congratulations you've destroyed most of your friendships and now you're actively trying to ruin people's lives#i was so content to not talk to him anymore but now he and his friend are being so horrible to people for literally “not picking sides”#there are no sides stfu#i expected him to talk shit about my best friend because they live together#i didn't expect him to be talking shit about our mutual friend who is literally the kindest and most emotionally mature person we know#or to suddenly be besties with someone he has vocally hated#im so tempted to reach out to that person for the first time in a year and let them know he's the one that turned people against them#like my reasoning was very personal and originated from several years ago but the moment other people got annoyed at this person#he immediately would not stfu about them#sorry folks im livid#and I've tried so hard to help him out with things too#i spent so many hours and so much money making sure he'd have somewhere to live amd could do shit safely#i knew he'd talk shit about me for “taking the wrong side” but holy fuck
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Thank you so much @numberstationblues for sharing more details about your Outlander headcanons for Black Jack and Frank Randall! And what headcanons they are; I love these!
We definitely seem to share similar understanding of many of both men's interconnected insecurities and yearnings, and the profound loneliness that shapes both of their lives. I've only done one story from Frank's POV so far, but these themes show up quite a bit when I write about him just as they do every time I'm writing from Black Jack's POV or looking at him from the outside in via another character's perspective.
Love your ideas about exploring transmasculine headcanons for Jamie too. There's an excellent fic called "Better Still" by spotted_cerberus exploring this concept if you're keen to read perspectives from others. Otherwise I don't think I've seen anyone go down that road with Jamie, so I love the creativity here! I think this also invites a lot of innovation in thinking about gender dynamics within the Fraser household at Lallybroch, exploring how Jamie's relationship with Jenny might be shaped by him being assigned female at birth.
The idea of Frank finding kinship with Lord John Grey completely tracks for me! A sweetheart4sweetheart couple if ever there were one. Likewise, both men have steel aplenty in their spines that comes out under the right circumstances. I think that could be so fun to explore. I'm also entirely here for the timing of this note given I just released the first of my own fics (the "Green Around the Gills" entry in my "Dispatches from Fort Laggan" continuity) in which Lord John features in the live action!
Would love to know more in DMs if you'd like to keep sharing. If something less public than Tumblr but more communal than one-on-one messaging appeals, I also host the BJR Discord server and encourage you to come join the fun! That's an open invitation for any other BJR appreciators reading here presently, as well as Frank fans. We have a dedicated channel for intensive discussion of his character and lots of other Frank-friendly content all over the server. All are welcome in the Republic of Randall!
I am asking you about your "made up world where they're transmasc and also so pretty and also in love gay style with cute boys" as invited! Love the idea of a transmasc spin on Black Jack and Frank Randall; I'm immediately curious to know more!
Hiii, I'm not terribly articulate in public forums but here's my best go!
My partner and I have been talking about this since we started outlander (both the show and the book).
I think that Both the randall boys are transmasculine, focusing on jack randall I think it pushes him further into isolation and personal defense in his life from a young age. I think he wishes be could be seen as beautiful, truly beautiful, and also maintain his identity both as a man and as a person who is in control. For frank I think it's similar, control of the way people perceive you is comforting but also isolating. And the periods they both exist in make it difficult to both be respect as they are and to be open and close with many people. I don't know man I'm transmasc and I think they are too, I think Jaime is too but sometimes that's a harder sell to people.
For more details you can hmu and I can go off less cohesively :]
I also ship frank and lord john. Cause I'm crazy like that.
#asked and answered#numberstationblues#mutuals doing the most at being the best#outlander starz#and the books!#headcanons#black jack randall#frank randall#jamie fraser#transmasculine#lord john grey#love these#thank you so much friend!#fanfic#malicious recs it
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i don’t think we’re ever getting out of the “we’re just friends” “oh yeah those characters are such good friends (sarcasm)” “they’re not friends they’re gay” etc etc hole. we’re never getting out of that hole
#yes it’s bad when people try to erase gay relationships to portray them as friends and nothing more#that is NOT what i mean. i’m talking about when people do the Opposite Thing and decide that when characters are romantic togethr#then suddenly they’re not friends anymore! or if they say they’re friends they’re lying!#like … i was watching nimona with my friend yesterday and like. if you’ve seen the movie you know how obviously gay and in love bal and#ambrosius are. and then there’s this one moment where ambrosius says ‘i have lost everything the man i love my best friend’ and at that#moment my friend was like It’s sad that they decided to censor their relationship even though this movie is still rly gay :( and i was like#WHAT are you saying ? these two men are clearly in love with one another BUT they’re also best friends. Like those are things that can#coexist!! and DO coexist!!! there are many cases where people consider their romantic partners their best friends . or even refer to them as#their best friends more than just partner!!!!!! LIKE WHAT ARE YOU SAYINGGGG . does anybody get it#does anybody understand#i’m so sick of amatonormativity i’ll start eating drywall#yes i love making ‘oh they seem like really good friends’ jokes because i know how most people interpret those jokes. but to me it’s like#well. they ARE really good friends. they’re just also romantic/gay about it. ghhehghh#maybe one day friendship will stop being seen as something lesser maybe one day people will realize that most romance is also friendship#and your partner can be and in most cases is your friend or your best friend even#and maybe one day we’ll stop acting like friendship & romance are two mutually exclusive things#and maybe sure that gay character is calling their love interest their Best Friend because of denial and repressed emotions and whatever#but have u considered that it’s just true and they really are best friends ?? like when crowley calls az his best friend sure that might be#gay denial but they also literally Are best friends i don’t know what to tell you. and they will always be best friends#DOES ANYBODY GET IT !!!!!!!! js any of this making sense i dont know. I love complaining#crammerposting
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being just Slightly 'more' autistic than the average tumblr user is fucking hard actually
#i constantly feel like i'm sitting Just outside the circle of understanding in any situation i'm in#and on tumblr it's easier bc most of us are autistic#but everyone seems to be pretty 'high functioning' too#to the point everyone has an expectation of understanding amongst their followers and mutuals even when they maybe shouldn't#so the fact i don't understand things everyone else does#or don't understand certain etiquettes that everyone else does makes being on this website (or anywhere in the world) super fucking hard#this is also why i don't talk to people very often; i'm either rejected and not responded to outright or i will be eventually#bc i'll say something stupid that i don't realize is not polite to say bc in other places it's fine to say or something similar#i don't try to be this way (not understanding the boundaries of others)...it just happens and idk how to improve upon it#i feel like i'm already doing my very best in that regard#but it's obviously still not good enough bc i keep fucking up#(also i hate the terms 'high functioning' and 'more autistic' which is why they're in quotations#bc i just didn't have a better term to use that equally got my point across)#txt
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