#oi kudo | kudo's tag

[westward-detective]

Hello there! I was wondering what you think about the rumors that you and kudo are dating? Do you think kazuha-san would care about them floating around?

M- me an' Kudo?! No way, he's just a good pal... Besides, he's got a girl of his own, alright?

Sure, he's good lookin and all, and smart too, but just 'cause were close don't mean we have ta be dating! Kazuha keeps thinkin' my calls with Kudo are a cover "for a girl im datin behind her back" which makes no sense at all. I dont see why she gets so worked up about it, its not like i'm datin' anyone anyways.

[seekforwarmth]

hello and welcome to the august fic rec featuring my favourite works i read during the past weeks. as always, please check tags before reading. if you liked the fics please reblog their posts, leave kudos and write a nice comment. happy reading!  rec tag | more rec lists

— harry/louis —  

໑ Gotta Feeling by @allwaswell16 (T, 2k, strangers, mexico, tour guide louis, awakened flirting, accidental blind date) When Harry's life in Manchester isn't turning out the way he thought it would, he decides to visit his best friend in Mexico City. Maybe Niall can convince him to move halfway around the world.

໑ HOT TO GO! by @allwaswell16 (T, 2.3k, strangers, canon divergence, famous/not famous, concerts, oblivious harry, flirting) When Harry does something weird at the barricade, he leaves Louis’ show devastated and hoping he can somehow make things right.

Or the accidental pervert fic

໑ Consumed by All These Yesterdays by summerwine/ @smrwine (E, 10.1k, friends, exes, then and now, angst) “I love you too, by the way,” Louis said in his arms. “And I will love you next summer, and the summer after that, and for every summer we have together for the rest of our lives.”

“And I will love you more.”

Louis would leave Harry’s summer home two days later, and it would become the fifth consecutive year that they would drift apart through fall and winter, but Harry wasn’t afraid. They always had the summer time and without a doubt it would inevitably bring them back together.

໑ you are the sin of the earth that my body needs by puppyvirginloui (spanish, NR, 16k, exes to lovers, past relationships, secret relationship, fluff) Donde la novia del hijo de Louis es hija de su ex; Harry.

໑ I Ain’t Gonna Fence You In by dilfrry (M, 40.6k, strangers to lovers, ranch au, cowboy harry, summer, fluff, read tags and author’s note for triggering warnings) Louis Tomlinson is a 18 year old city boy who is forced to spend his summer before his senior year at his aunts farm. There, he meets Harry, a 19 year old country boy his aunt hired to help around the farm.

Maybe the farm isn't the worst place to fall in love?

— rare pairs —

໑ Did You Know I Fit In A Dryer? by @lululawrence (louis/jordan north, NR, 4k, strangers, canon divergence, crack, implied/reference drug use) “Oi, mate!”

There was some knocking and after the voice coming from right behind him when he had clearly just seen an empty room, Jordan didn’t think he could be faulted for jumping and screaming a bit.

“Mate, can you help me open the door?”

[thirstyformoreheizuha]

-Kpop idol Kazuha au

I think Kazuha might unintentionally raise her kids to become fluent in Korean.

During her 3 years of training and 7 years as a Kpop idol, she developed the habit of thinking in Korean/Hanguk instead of Japanese over time.

So even after returning to Japan, getting married, and having children, she still hasn't completely switched her "thinking language" back to Japanese.

Yes, she does speak Japanese with Heiji and everyone around her, but she couldn't exactly get rid of her habits from living in Korea for 10 years.

Especially during the first five years of her return to Japan, she constantly found herself mixing up Korean and Japanese words in her sentence.

Even her arguments with Heiji were often cut short because Heiji always laughed hysterically at Kazuha struggling to find the right words to express her anger and instead just gave up halfway.

So these are a few instances where she exposes her kids to the Korean language without realising:

- her singing Kpop songs when doing house chores

- her complaining in Korean to herself when she's feeling exhausted

- her watching K-drama without subtitles as her kids played in the living room

- her talking with her former group members on the phone

- her baby-talking to the kids in Korean before switching back to Japanese when she amusedly realises that she had a full-on one-sided conversation with her baby in Korean.

- her saying something in Korean by accident before restating it back in Japanese

So imagine her surprise one day when she found her kids watching Pororo on the Korean channel after she forgot to turn the tv off after watching a K-drama earlier.

Then, she offered to switch the language to Japanese, only to be met with loud protests and a "Mama! Pororo sounds better in Korean!"

She was pleasantly surprised, to say the least. She let her kids be as she went back to the kitchen to prepare dinner with a secretive smirk.

..............................................

"Papa can't we tag along with you to Tokyo?"

"I'm telling ya kiddos. I'm headin there for work"

"Aww I thought we could go play with the Kudos"

"Kazuha, help me out here please" Heiji looked at her across the table with plea in his eyes.

Unfortunately for him, Kazuha gave him a smirk before speaking in Korean.

"I also want to go see Auntie Ran"

"What do we do Mama? Papa doesn't want to let us go"

"I think we should go on a secret trip to Tokyo without Papa knowing"

The kids all cheered in excitement.

"on a plane?"

"on the train?"

Heiji looked around the table with wide eyes. "Oi oi since when can you guys speak Korean?"

"We were always able to understand Hanguk"

"Yeah, Mama doesn't realise it but she speaks Hanguk a lot at home"

"Mama also doesn't notice that she talks to us in Korean sometimes"

"Wait really?"

"See! She's doing it right now!"

Everyone at the table laughed while Heiji could feel a headache growing at the back of his head.

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"It's really nice of Nee-chan to invite me over for dinner" Heiji waited for Shinichi to exit the taxi as they arrived at the Kudo household. "The kids were actually begging me to bring them along to Tokyo the other day"

"Huh? What nonsense are you talki-"

"And get this. Turns out all along my kids could speak Korean. KOREAN KUDO!"

Shinichi was still confused with where this conversation was heading as they walked towards the front door.

"It's not that weird considering that Kazuha-chan lived in Korea for a whole decade"

Heiji's voice was excited to brag about his children. "My kids are bi-linguals! Ya can't deny that my kids are awesome"

Shinichi sighed at Heiji's competitiveness that still hasn't completely mellowed out through all these years. "No one said your kids aren't great, Hattori"

Shinichi took out his keys to unlock the front door as Heiji continued chattering "Anyways I can't stay long since I need to catch the last train to Osaka tonight"

Shinichi, who noticed the louder chaos than usual in his house and his friend's oblivious face finally caught on the actual big picture. "Hattori, I don't think you need to catch the train"

"Hah? What the heck are you talking abou-"

"PAPAAAAAA!!!!"

Shinichi laughed his heart out at the sight of Heiji's dumbfounded expression as the Hattori children clambered all over him.

[spadenburner]

"Oi, Kudo!"

▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ ▢Hattori Heiji, ⚥▢ ▢17 years of age, 7/13▢ ▢Best detective in the west! Kendo red belt, motorist, and guitar freak▢ ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ Tag: #Benkei-HattoriHeiji

[twstbookclub]

Words of Love

Summary: Ace could be better at a relationship. How could it be? He never learned how. Instead of being taught, he was attacked by his ex-girlfriend's friends for not doing something. It'll be different this time. You'll make sure of that. Pronouns: Gender Neutral POV: 2nd Admin/Writer: Kai⚔️ Tags: Ace Trappola, Slight comedy, Romance, Fluff, First date with Ace, Ice skating date, Ace is still a little shit Word Count: 1,041

A/N: Man... The amount of trouble I had writing a smitten Ace who didn't want to admit his feelings was like whiplash. I thought I knew how to write the boy, but I was wrong. Honestly, this could've been done better, and maybe I'll rewrite one when I can, but I am still satisfied with this one. Thank you for reading!

Ace was a good person, and it was surprising to see him come up to you to ask you out. Though, as soon as you said yes, he ran off while trying to act all cool? Then he would give you a winter hat and a pair of gloves, only saying, “Make sure to wear them to our date” and leave it at that. You did like him, that part was admittable, but as for the reason why—

“Good Seven, I can tell why his ex-girlfriend was into him… But I can tell why she left him,” you whispered while watching Ace grab food from the building’s cafe. He’s a sweet kid, really, but…

GEEZ, THE AWKWARD TENSION IS UNBEARABLE.

You sighed and looked towards Ace, staring briefly before smiling and looking down at the ground. The atmosphere was filled with screams, laughs, and the scraping of blades against ice, since Ace decided to surprise you with a date to an ice skating rink on your day off before winter break began. It was his way of spending time with you, but how could you blame him for trying?

He’s such a mess, and he can be too blunt for one’s comfort—not to mention a slacker… but he’s cute.

What? Gotta give credit where credit is due, right? Anyway…

“Oi, how are you feeling?” Ace asked while walking back to you and setting down the food on the table, then he fixed his scarf that was hanging off your neck. He felt cold to the touch, but how could he not? He sacrificed his warmth to give it to you, then he let you fall on your ass right after. How fun.

“Hmm… I’m warmer than I was before, but I’m still in pain thanks to someone letting me fall,” you responded sarcastically, knowing it would strike a nerve within the boy. After that, you took a fry from his meal and ate away, as if indifferent to his offense.

“Hey! I said I was sorry, and I’m buying you food. Is that not enough for forgiveness?” He spoke with that look again—the sharp edges of his eyes softening, brows furrowed, and lips pulled into a frown. It wasn’t the usual harsh scowl, but it was… more gentle and hesitant.

It was something he had done quite a bit tonight.

You snapped your head at him and raised an eyebrow. “That’s the bare minimum, Ace! Is this how you treated your girlfriend from middle school?”

He went quiet, but not from anger. He started thinking, really. The fact that he had to think about it was concerning enough as is.

“Honestly…” He said, still pondering. “I never really did this kind of stuff for her.”

“Oh. My. Seven.” You could only sigh from disappointment, wondering how such a good guy could be so… clueless. You ran a hand through your hair, before standing up and giving him back his jacket.

“Ace, you’re a great person. You know that, you even boast about it sometimes—which kudos to you for that.”

Ace raised an eyebrow at your words since he was only hearing compliments. This made him shiver in his timbers, for a lack of a better word in this description. “Buuuut…?”

“Get yourself together!” You yelled, giving him a bonk on the head afterwards for dramatic effect.

“Ow! Fine, geez.” Ace sighed, putting his jacket back on you again and fixing your hair. “Yeah, I’m pretty clueless on this relationship and romance stuff—”

Oh really? Didn’t know that.

“��I rarely took my past girlfriend out on dates or hangouts, not even to walk around. You’re different,” Ace said with a sincere look in his eye, but his view wasn’t directed at you. It was towards the floor. You could only sigh and move your hand to hold his. 

“Ace…” You started, took a breath, then looked at him with a small smile. “You're a great guy on your own. I don't need you to impress me in some way just because I'm someone you want to be with.”

“I know, but you're different from others who've confessed, different from my middle school relationship, and I… really want to be with you,” he said carefully, giving your hand a squeeze for his own reassurance. The love in his eyes just made the moment a lot sweeter.

You felt your heart begin to melt. You knew having a crush on him was so right, but you just needed to find the reason why. You move your other hand to his cheek to make him look at you directly.

“Then, just do what you think is right. Go with the flow and we can figure the rest out together. I'm not going anywhere.”

Your words and touch made Ace relax, and he slowly gave you a snarky grin. “What I think is right, you say?” His tone was mischievous, and before you knew it, he pulled you back onto the ice rink.

“Hey–! What are you doing!? Ace!” You yelled, seeing him start to move around with you on the ice. He laughed at you and moved slowly so as to not hurt you, even keeping you close until you could get the hang of it.

“Come on! I took you out to have fun, so fun we'll have!” Ace said with a laugh, keeping you close while pulling you with him.

The ice made the place cold and the spins would make you dizzy, but it couldn't compare to the warmth you both began to feel for one another, like hearts intertwining into one.

After the date, he was walking you home, hand in hand, unable to look towards your direction. You noticed this and smiled, wanting to tease him about it.

“Look at you… All smiles. I've never seen this from you before.”

“I've never had someone tell me I could be myself. My ex was wanting me to change for her, but where's the fun in that?” Ace said, making both of you laugh.

Finally, he let you go before you got to your door. He watched you again with those eyes, the ones you grew accustomed to in those few hours. Who knew words would have meant so much?

[nobigsecrets]

Fic Writing Review 2023 🌈

Ha, I did think about digging up last year's review and doing it sometime before Christmas! Because I've done these for a few years now. But I have barely written anything in 2023 and I never went looking. But now that I've been tagged I'm gonna do it, even if it comes out on the (very) short side. Thank you for the tag, @itwoodbeprefect!

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Words and Fics (on ao3) 📚

words posted: 32,393

fics posted: 5

first fic: Rainbows over Waikiki

last fic: "Are you mad?" (Chapter 7 of H50 Short Fics and Prompt Fills)

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Ships and Fandoms ⚓

Hawaii Five-0 (2010) (2) McDanno, of course

Ted Lasso (TV) (3) Roy x Jamie, who I have shipped since season 1 (when Jamie confessed to Roy about the poster) and I find it somewhat funny that it has become the fandom's Big Ship only after last season

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Top 5 Fics by Kudos 🏆

With 5 fics in total this one is easy:

Oi! Tartt! Boot Room now! Ted Lasso, Roy x Jamie, T, 1k words

Those Lips (Red as Blood) Ted Lasso, Roy x Jamie, T, 1.4k words

Rainbows over Waikiki H50, McDanno, M, 27k words, incomplete

One night at G-A-Y Ted Lasso, Roy x Jamie, T, 405 words

"Are you mad?" H50, McDanno, G, 567 words

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Top 5 Favorite Fics 💖

Picking just one:

Rainbows over Waikiki Shortly after his mom dies, Steve kisses his best friend Luca. A week later his dad shoves him back into the closet by sending him away to the Army-Navy-Academy. What follows is a life full of lying and hiding and pretending—until he finds support from unlikely allies. Things get complicated when he returns to Hawaii 20 years later, when DADT is repealed and he falls head over heels for his new partner, Danny Williams. This is Steve’s story.

My baby. My big story. The Project that I've been working on for several years tbh. It's still incomplete even though there's not much that's missing (mostly editing, a missing link between the last two chapters and parts of the epilogue). I wrote most of it in 2022 and was on a good way to finishing it at the beginning of 2023 so I started posting. I don't know what happened then. Too much work, too much stress, call it writer's block if you will, I haven't been able to pick it back up. I will finish it, I promise, I just don't know when. 🥺

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Fandom Fic Events 🤝

none

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Projects for 2024 👀

After the last year I don't have much trust in making fic writing plans anymore. I don't think my work load will decrease anytime soon. But then, maybe I should stop waiting for the day I'm suddenly not tired anymore and just write anyway. Because I miss writing. A lot.

So let's treat this as a wish list more than an actual project list, yeah?

The fic that is closest to finishing is a continuation of One night at G-A-Y, with a gay Roy trying to figure out what kind of flavor queer Jamie is, if at all.

A McDanno fic where Steve has been dishonorably discharged from the Navy thanks to DADT. He returns to Hawaii, out and proud now because fuck the Navy, and he opens up a queer gym after he doesn't find a place where he can train without either hiding or suffering harassment. When a man dies in an illegal MMA fight, Steve suddenly finds himself subject of a police investigation led by (surprise!) Detective Danny Williams. In my mind this is another Big and Long Story. Maybe I can find a way to break it down into small chunks.

A kind of dark-ish fic where, despite being a SEAL and therefore very capable of defending himself, thank you very much, Steve finds himself at a disadvantage when he's assaulted by a bunch of homophobe thugs.

I have collected a variety of paragraphs and snippets around a transmasc!Steve headcanon. I haven't figured out what to do with them yet.

And, of course, finish Rainbows Over Waikiki

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Tagging ✨

I think most people I know have been tagged in the original post. I'm adding (no pressure) @cowandcalf, @goneahead, @emphasisonthehomo, @lukeclvez and anyone (you!) who wants to join in.

[pinkykats-place]

Pro Hero Midoriya x non-PH Bakugo

AO3 Fanfic Recommendations

BakuDeku au

Disclaimers!

None of the stories linked below are mine.

Some contain mature content. Read tags.

Art work not mine.

Note: If you read any of these stories and like them please let the author know with a kudos and/or comment!

Miss Prissy Pants by LoreGold

Summary: Number One Hero Deku needs a pet/home sitter for his cat Cupcake while he's away on a mission.

Enter secret fanboy and pet sitter Katsuki.

Complete | 6 Chapters | SFW

Hero convention by Sariel19

Summary: Dekus lips were pulled into an attractive smirk, that had no right looking this hot.

“Alright, do you have something I should sign?”, asked the hero with his low but sweet voice.

— — —

OR Thirsty fanboy Katsuki has a meet and greet with his favorite Hero Deku.

Complete | 9 Chapters | NSFW

Of Scrubs and Strange Encounters by baku_bean

Summary: “My name is Katsuki and I’m a nurse here at Slate General Hospital. You doin’ okay?”

It takes a moment, but Izuku opens his eyes and makes a strong effort to focus on Katsuki’s face.

“Ka...Kats...Kacchan,” he slurs. The attempt at wakefulness is momentarily too much, so he closes his eyes and sinks back into the pillow. Katsuki’s mouth drops open, thoroughly affronted.

“Oi, I’m - who do you think you are?!”

— — —

Or that AU where Katsuki's a take-no-shit nurse and Izuku's a clumsier-than-he-should-be Pro Hero who continually lands himself in the care of his soon-to-be favorite nurse.

One Shot | SFW

entangled hands and skin by gochumilk

Summary: Hearing the familiar sound of their apartment door opening and Deku’s soft voice calling out “I’m home” immediately drags out a sigh of relief from Katsuki.

“Welcome home, nerd,” Katsuki says, deliberately clearing his throat when he realizes his voice comes out too softly.

(or quirkless katsuki pampers his pro hero boyfriend deku)

One Shot | SFW

A Painting is Worth a Thousand Words by Superior_CEO_of_Bunzuku

Summary: Bakugou Katsuki, full-time artist and borderline recluse, spends his free time painting his favorite Hero, Pro Hero Deku, as he takes his breaks on the rooftops across from his apartment building. Imagine his surprise when Deku catches him in the act on his balcony and decides to pay him a little visit.

Complete | 5 Chapters | NSFW

Online: Grind Zero by chocolatechiplague

Summary: "Listen, you want your eyeliner sharp enough to fucking kill a man and there's no fucking point going out if your highlight ain't poppin’," Grind Zero commented as he brushed powder across his cheekbones, adding a soft shimmer to his face. He looked into the mirror and pushed his lips into a pout, just to see how it would look before dragging his brush through the powder again, a little more to the top of his cheekbones for the dramatics. He reached for his eyeliner pencil and pointed it to the camera. He pushed his lips into a pout just for the effect before lining the dramatic wings he wanted to create on his eyes over top the smoky eyeshadow he had finished a few minutes prior."If you're not thinking about murder as you strut in the club, just go the fuck home, Becky. You're embarrassing yourself."

Katsuki bakugou is Japan's most loved camboy, taking a focus on makeup and testing its durability with help from his boyfriend prohero Deku, not that Grind Zero's fans would know that little detail.

One Shot | NSFW

Let me see your dick, Izuku by JoonEleven

Summary: "Huh?" Izuku blinked. His throat felt dry as he stared up at his new friend. The blonde had a blush across his face as he placed his glass of water on the table in front of him.

"I want to know how big your dick actually is. Let me see it."

One Shot | Quirkless Bakugo

Rated - Mature

Knot Typical by SweetFictionalDreams

Summary: Katsuki wasn’t your typical Omega, despite how many ‘pick me Omegas’ said that shit on the daily. Katsuki literally was not like your typical Omega. Not only did he tower over almost everyone he met, he was aggressive like a pissed cat and had the canines akeen to a wolf. His scent wasn’t like melting sugary candy or a summer breeze.

One Shot | NSFW | OmegaVerse

Tissue Damage by @amarisllis

Summary: “Oi. Just cuz you’re a pro-hero doesn’t mean you get to keep me waiting, shithead.”

Izuku stutters, eyes widening as he hesitantly hands the man his clipboard. “I, uh… huh?”

Well done. But in his defense, he wasn’t expecting this guy to be so gruff. The man smirks at him, cocking his head in a clear gesture to follow him. “C’mon. This way. You booked a massage session, right? Ya’ got me for the next hour.”

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Or: the one where Izuku learns a thing or two about letting your guard down

{One Shot}

Rated - Teen & Up

Finding You by Mikacrispy

Summary: During a rescue operation in a school, alpha pro hero Midoriya Izuku meets a spitfire teacher. He can't get the omega woman out of his head, so he decides to take a chance and ask her out on a date - and Katsuki decides to humor the big, dorky pro hero.

One Shot | SFW

OmegaVerse | Female Bakugo

entangled hands and skin by gochumilk

Summary: Hearing the familiar sound of their apartment door opening and Deku’s soft voice calling out “I’m home” immediately drags out a sigh of relief from Katsuki.

“Welcome home, nerd,” Katsuki says, deliberately clearing his throat when he realizes his voice comes out too softly.

— — —

(or quirkless katsuki pampers his pro hero boyfriend deku)

{One Shot}

Rated - Teen & Up

[rufusbear]

I posted 1,205 times in 2022

9 posts created (1%)

1,196 posts reblogged (99%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

@audreycritter

@sillysunshinesstuff

@nandalorian

@wolfhalls

@serene-quill

I tagged 924 of my posts in 2022

Only 23% of my posts had no tags

#jason todd - 148 posts

#eddie munson - 109 posts

#steve harrington - 104 posts

#tim drake - 94 posts

#steddie - 60 posts

#dick grayson - 54 posts

#stranger things - 42 posts

#battinson - 40 posts

#the mandalorian - 38 posts

#red hood - 37 posts

Longest Tag: 78 characters

#one of the only reasons i can even do it now is because of maturity (old age?)

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

Listen, I’ve read a lot of stranger things Steve/Eddie fic the last few months. A lot. And I cannot believe the amount of times I’ve read either of them, or the kids, yelling, “Oi!” Just. Stop. I don’t care if you don’t get a beta reader but please, for the love of gob, please get whatever the opposite of a Brit-pick is. Americ-pick? Idk. I can’t take it anymore. American’s don’t say “Oi!” Ever. The equivalent would be “hey!” I can handle “mum” or an extra “u” in a word, but “Oi” is the quickest way to take someone out of a fic. HEY!

0 notes - Posted September 1, 2022

#4

SHARE MY PAIN; Rufus recs

I'm currently suffering from a fic hangover. I slammed this badboy yesterday and cannot get it out of my head. I'm aware this is the worst time to rec anything on tumblr because tags or whatever but I'm doing it anyway. I've thought about sharing more fic recs because I've been reading like crazy lately so here's my first. More to come, probably.

LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL by allacesandeights~87k. Tim Drake/Jason Todd. Jason POV.

Jason always thought that Gotham was hell. Now he has proof. When the God of Death arrives in Gotham, Jason and the Outlaws come up with a plan to take him down. When their plan brings them into contact with the Titans, Jason ends working with his Replacement. As Jason and Tim get closer, Jason has to figure out whether he can ever move past their history.

WHY YOU SHOULD READ IT The pacing is excellent; a great balance of action, story movement without any drag. I could actually follow the fight scenes and visualize what was happening, which is refreshing.

While it is action packed, there are enough breaks that fit naturally and give the boys time together that's needed for their character and relationship growth. I personally really love the characterizations. Jason is an ass without being too much and Tim holds his own. He isn't written in that way that seems to diminish him to the "weaker" one, which I've seen a lot in this pairing.

HURT/COMFORT/WHUMP LEVEL Solid 7: some blood, concussions, broken/sore ribs, one fixing up the other's injuries.

WHITE STREAK Yes, Jason has the white streak in his hair. The Streak is important to me and I shall now track it in fic.

RECCER NOTES I’m guessing one of the reasons this fic doesn’t have thousands of kudos is because it’s RHATO comics instead of post-crisis. I’m still new to this fandom but I think I have a pretty good grasp on the universes/timelines/whatever now. While I agree that post-crisis canon, and thus fic, is superior, don’t let that keep you from reading this story. I’ve only recently started reading RHATO but I think this story captured their team dynamics really well and makes me want to go read more.

The author is from the UK and I don't believe it was beta'd, so there are several UK-isms that can take you out of it. I just ignored them but it was also kind of fun to see Jason yelling "Oi!" at someone... that feels in character in a weird way.

If you can get beyond that, it's worth the read!

0 notes - Posted January 2, 2022

#3

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Batman (Comics), Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Jason Todd Additional Tags: Arson, Fire, Jason Todd-centric, Jason Todd Needs A Hug, and possibly a fire extinguisher, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, i guess Series: Part 1 of Open Flame Summary:

He wasn’t sure what it was about fire he found fascinating, maybe the possibility to forge something strong and lasting, or the potential to destroy so completely that it was erased from being. Either way, he liked to see how far he could push fire before it bit back.

— Or, the one where Jason likes fire and becomes an arsonist.

2 notes - Posted January 31, 2022

#2

[podfic] falling in love in reverse read by @rufusbear (me!)

part 1 of the let's do the time (loop) again series by @alchemistc

part 2 is now up: [podfic] 35. live like there's no tomorrow

6 notes - Posted November 18, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

Podfic of Steve Harrington's Guide To Planning a Party (Without Blowing Up)

written by @written-mishaps read by @rufusbear (me!)

7 notes - Posted November 8, 2022

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[westward-detective]

Best and worst thing about kudo? Go!

Hah, lots'a kudo related asks, huh? I'd say Kudo's best trait is probably his resilience. He goes through a lot fer somebody his age. It makes you want 'ta get better and put up more of a fight. However... its also his worst trait. He just doesn't know when to call quits on things sometimes. Sure, im reckless an' all, but he may be more than i am!

[whitewaterpaper]

DSJ02: “Obeliskporten”.

Originaltitel: The Obelisk Gate. Serie: Den söndrade jorden #02 (The Broken Earth #2). Författare: N.K. Jemisin. Översättare: Jan Risheden. Publicerad: 2016 (på svenska 2019). Medium: eBok/Norstedts.

Läses tillsammans med @kulturdasset.

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Delmål 1 (Kapitel 1 & 2).

När vi lämnade Essun senast så hade hon nått den underjordiska staden och återförenats med Alabaster. Jag vill minnas att vi då också fick det bekräftat att Alabaster var den som i (första bokens) prologen ”startade” jordens undergång. Här får vi inledningsvis möta en karaktär som vi inte fick träffa personligen i förra boken men som ändå var ständigt närvarande: Nassun, Essuns dotter. Vi får också en närmare inblick i vad som hände den där dagen då Essuns make Jija dödade deras tvåårige son.

Bota någon från orogenesi? Det låter som något som kommer sluta med en lobotomi, och vars process och slutresultat är ungefär lika pålitlig. Det är väldigt svårt att få något annat än avsmak iaf för en man som dels ger sig på och slår ihjäl en tvååring. Speciellt när man sedan tar sitt andra barn och ränner iväg för att bota det. Jemisin skall ha all kudos för att hon visar noll avsikt i att framställa Jija som en sympatisk karaktär.

Förr eller senare skulle han ha räknat ut det, på ett eller annat sätt. Jag upprepar: Förr eller senare skulle han ha räknat ut det. Skulden är hans och ingen annans. – (Obeliskporten, Kapitel 1)

Och visst blir vi väldigt nyfikna när Essun sedan i tidigt i andra kapitlet tänka:

Vilket får dig att tänka på din levande dotter, och din döde son, och din snart väldigt före detta make, och du rycker till.  – (Obeliskporten, Kapitel 2)

Något säger mig att ”familjeåterföreningen” kommer att bli kladdig, kanske än mer så om Jija lyckas ”bota” Nassun från orogenesin.

Men vi får reda på en intressant sak om obeliskerna: de fungerar som förstärkare. Jag har haft i bakhuvudet att obeliskerna är någon form av atombomber men det verkar som om jag är inne på fel spår. Jag har för mig dock att man får reda på i första boken att obeliskerna var en del i världens fall som en gång ”skapade” den femte årstiden och försatte världen i det stadium den nu är.

Vi visste sedan tidigare (Hoa talar om det i slutet av första boken vill jag minnas) att vissa av de här obeliskerna redan styr emot Essun, som Essun så skall det bli intressant med en närmare förklaring nu när hon lyckats kalla på inte bara en utan två obelisker (onyx och topas). Att de verkar ha olika sinnesstämningar är en detalj som troligtvis kommer bli viktig längre fram.

Jag ser också fram emot att få veta vad det är stenätarna är ute efter. Antimon har ju valt Alabaster som ”sin” och Hoa verkar ha valt ut Essun. Hoa avslöjar ju sist i första boken att han hållit ett öga på Essun ett tag redan när han visar sig för henne. Stenätarna verkar jobba efter en agenda (eller fler) de också – och det skall bli intressant att se vad deras slutmål är. De verkar ju vakta ”sina viktiga föremål” nästan svartsjukt. Det hänger definitivt ihop med orogenesin, och obeliskerna, men hur och varför? Vi minns ju sedan tidigare att den söndriga obelisken som Essun hittade hade en död stenätare hängandes i sig. Det är en detalj värd att minnas.

Så hon accepterar att det hon ser på är en trasig obelisk som utan att någon vetat det har legat på botten av Allias hamn Jorden vet hur länge. Hon accepterar att det som är fångat i dess hjärta, det som på något sätt har gjort sönder denna väldiga, magnifika, mystiska tingest … är en stenätare. Och den är död. – (Den Femte Årstiden, Kapitel 12)

Nu när Essun dessutom blivit utnämnd till rådgivare så lär vi bli kvar här en stund, frågan är bara hur länge hon kommer ha ro att stanna innan hon vill ut och leta efter dottern igen. Vi vet ju heller inte hur långt från spåret Essun är nu (för jag utgår från att det var Yakka som det egentligen var som styrde Essun och Hoa i förra boken). Eller är det så att Yakka kommer kunna använda sina krafter för att dra henne till sig?

Delmål 2 (Kapitel 3 & 4).

Något jag kommer på mig med att se fram emot under den här boken är att få en väktares perspektiv. Väktarna sitter ju på en del kunskap och insikter, och om vi har tur kommer vi få lite mer fakta om orogenesin och obeliskerna nu när vi får följa Schaffa (eller snarare den man som en gång var Schaffa). Schaffa verkar dessutom ha medvetet ha skyddat Syenit från något. Det är uppenbart att det pågår något stort, och att det varit i anlöpande ett tag. Antagligen var det inte en tillfällighet att Syenit och Alabaster tussades samman i första boken.

Han vet vad stenätare gör med mäktiga orogener om de får en möjlighet, och han vet varför det är så viktigt att hålla en orogens blick riktad mot marken och inte mot himlen.

Jag är väldigt nyfiken på vad stenätarna håller på med. Vi såg ju redan i förra boken med Anemon och alabaster, och vi ser det nu med Hoa och Essun, att stenätarna väljer och behandlar orogener som ”sina saker”. Vad det än är som pågår, så misstänker jag att stenätarna är en del i det. Det går inte att utesluta att förvandlingen till sten/föda som Alabaster genomgår nu är en del av det.

Och nu i tredje kapitlet får vi (mer eller mindre) bekräftat det jag var inne på i förra boken: att väktare till en viss grad kan orogenesi också. Tills vidare behåller jag min liknelse med Sagan om drakens Återkomsts ”sul’damer”. Men väktarna verkar vara väldigt egoistiska rovdjur med, om man ser till hur (den fd) Schaffa går lös på familjen i fiskeläget.

Alabaster vill att Essun medverkat till att göra slut på den här årstiden i förtid, eftersom mycket tyder på att den kommer vara i tusentals om inte tiotusentals år, men samtidigt var han den som utlöste den? Vad är det som Alabaster vet som inte har avslöjats än?

…men vad det hela tiden utmynnar i är detta: livet kan inte existera utan Jorden. Likväl finns det en inte föraktlig möjlighet att livet kommer att vinna sitt krig och förgöra Jorden. Vi har varit nära några gånger. Det får inte hända. Vi får inte vinna.

Delmål 3 (Kapitel 5 & 6).

Vi får närmare lära känna Nassun och hennes förhållande till pappan, och inna det femte kapitlet är slut så kommer Nessun både lämnat barndomen bakom sig och reducerat pappan till ”Jija”. Det skall bli intressant att följa det här, framför allt vad Jijas planer är.

Har vi dragit någon parallell mellan årstiderna och istiderna? Det nämns att spåren efter årtiderna går långt tillbaka, kanske så långt som innan själva rämnandet av världen.

En sak som jag höjer på ögonen lite är det här med namn och identiteter, det verkar vara något som är allmänt förekommande och jag spekulerar lite i huruvida detta ”byggt in” i kulturen genom åren och att byta namn när livet går in i en ny fas är något som är helt naturligt för dem?

Alabaster står ändå för de mest intressanta delarna med sina kunskaper om obeliskerna och vad de är. Framför allt är inblicken i orogenesin intressant. Är det så att obeliskerna är orogener? Är det vad stenätare gör med mäktiga orogener? Var det därför den trasiga i Allia hade en död stenätare fastnaglad i sig?

Är orogenesin magi? Eller är det ett namn som Alabaster hittat i annalerna och missförstått innebörden av? Magi är ofta knytet till elementen, och helt omöjligt är det inte förstås. Jag ser fram emot att få veta mer.

Delmål 4 (Kapitel 7 & 8).

Vi får veta att Nassun verkligen passerade Castrima men att hon och Jija hastar förbi det utan att hon inser att Yakka kallar på henne. Då var det antagligen ett äkta spår som Essun följde i förra boken.

Både Alabaster och Jija talar om Månen, nu verkar det som om och nu får vi reda på att det är en faktisk plats och det är dit som Nassun nu anländer. Och vem väntar det om inte Schaffa – som inte helt har sina fakulteter i behåll men troligen identifierar Nassun som Syenit. Nassun inser att Schaffa antagligen hör röster eller lider av en delad splittrad personlighet. Vi får också en antydan här om att orogenesin är en någon form av elementalmagi och där Nassun kanske har en viss fallenhet för is (vatten/luft?). Här och där tänker Nassun på Jija som ”pappa” trots att hon egentligen insett att han numera bara är Jija, och jag vet inte om det ”felet” är medvetet eller inte. Hur som haver ”Funna Månen” skall bli intressant och framför allt om den knyter samman till samma ”Måne” som Alabaster talar om.

Essun kämpar för att hitta sin plats i Castrima, men tycker det är uppfriskande att det är vad folket i den undre delen av staden har problem med snarare än orogenesin. Och lite börjar man fundera om Alabaster kommer överleva den här boken. Men mycket till lärare är han inte, så mycket är säkert. Men jag ser fram emot hans historia, speciellt sedan jag misstänker att den kommer innehålla en del av förklaringen till vad stenätare gör med mäktiga orogener.

Delmål 5 (Kapitel 9 & 10).

Här fick jag svar på iaf frågan om månen. Alabasters referens till månen var satelliten i fråga och inte ens plats på kontinenten. Det har nämnts tidigare att månen slagits ur sin bana och att man trodde ”årstiderna” (jag utgår från att de menar de 5e årstiderna som passerats) hängde ihop med den förskjutningen. Alabaster berättar om vad som hänt och vart han varit de senaste åren – och jag finns det intressant att man tror att många av stenätarna (eftersom de antagligen är odödliga) är äldre än årstiderna. Det här börjar bli riktigt intressant. Alabaster verkar också helt och fullt övertygad om att orogenerna var de som startade rämnandet från första början. Lustigt egentligen, jag hade nästan räknat med att orogenesin var en effekt av världsfallet.

Den där staden, alla dess underverk … det var en dödkult som styrdes av orogener. Det var vi som förstörde världen, precis som de alltid har sagt. Roggorna.

Det här med att dra/tvinga in månen i sitt läge för att återställa balansen, undrar om det f.ö. kan hänga ihop med ebb/flod? Jag har inte direkt tänkt på om man hänvisat till låg och högvatten i boken, ens under perioden Syenit och Alabaster bodde på piratön.

Inget av det Alabaster berättar gör mig mer klokare dock på vad obeliskerna egentligen är.

Nassun då? Hon bondar ihop med Schaffa. Hon upptäcker silvetrådar i Schaffa och det måste vara samma typ som Essun sesade i Alabaster? Den sistnämnda bekräftar att det som väktarna gör också är magi (och därmed en del av orogenesin) men besmittat på något sätt. Och det nämndes under sista kapitlet med ”Damaya” i den femte årstiden (då när hon och Binof besöker vad jag antar är obeliskporten?) att väktarna har ett implantat.

Schaffa tänker efter lite, sedan säger han: ”Du är medveten om att vi – Väktarna – är … annorlunda.” Han ler, som för att påminna henne om hur annorlunda. Alla Väktare ler mycket. Hon [Damaya] nickar stumt. ”Det finns en … procedur.” Han släpper hennes hand lite, rör vid sitt eget bakhuvud under det långa, svarta håret. ”Något vi får för att vi ska bli det vi är. Ett implantat. Ibland blir det fel och måste avlägsnas, som du såg.” Han rycker på axlarna. Hans högerhand är fortfarande täckt av tjockt, halvstelnat blod. ”En Väktares förbindelse med de orogener som tilldelats honom kan avvärja det värsta, men Timay hade tillåtit sin att förtvina. Dumt.” En kall lada i Nomilaterna; en stund av vad som verkat vara tillgivenhet; två varma fingrar som tryckts mot Damayas skallbas. Plikten först, hade han sagt då. Något som gör det bekvämare för mig. (”Den femte årstiden”, Kap: ”Damaya, till slut” NK Jemisin).

Är det så att det är implantatet som möjliggör att de kan använda ”magin” men de tvingas göda sig på äkta orogener? Nassun noterar ju att silvertrådarna kommer från nackbasen och slickar hungrigt efter henne. Alabaster var ju som bekant genomsyrad av trådarna. Värt att notera också att överanvändning verkar ha ett depraverande resultat, Schaffa antyder ju det när han är på väg att drunkna. Kanske är det därför den ”instabila väktaren” i ”Damaya, till slut” beter sig som hon gör?

Delmål 6 (Kapitel 11 & 12).

Det är en intressant inblick vi får av Schaffas drömmar/minnen hur väktarna skapas, och hur deras inneboende gåva för orogenesi vänds ut och in för att i stället göra dem känsliga för personer som kan använda orogenesin. Minnet av kvinnan och barnet är märkligt, men blir intressant igen när det glider in i hur han hittade Damaya/Essun.

Via Nassun och hennes samtal med Schaffa får vi lära oss ännu mer. Den senare talar om förslavandet av orogenerna och får veta att navet ursprungligen styrdes av orogenerna själva, här börjar jag undra hur gamla väktarna är (som individer, inte grupp). Någonstans (kan det vara Schaffas första kapitel? Vet att det antyds i det här delmålet också.) antyds det att de inte åldras som andra. Innebär det att väktarna kan vara lika gamla som stenätarna? Är stenätarna väktare som lit Schaffa nu tappat greppet om sin bildning?

Och kanske är det i det här kapitlet, när Nassun sträcker sig efter krafterna i skyn som vi får en aning om varför orogener skall ha blicken fäst på marken: Eitz förstelnas av Nassun när hon väcks ur en mardröm. Om och/eller hur detta skall visa sig knyta an till väktarna eller stenätarna eller båda framöver återstår att se, men jag är övertygad om att händelsen är signifikant.

Delmål 7 (Kapitel 13 & 14).

Två kapitel med Essun som mer eller mindre visar hur Essun sakta börjar finna sig i sin nya komm. Bland annat tar hon upp undervisande igen, denna gång otränade orogenesibarn i orogenesi. Tonkee finner kontrollrummet för den underjordiska kommen och samtalen där får Essun (eller Damaya som hon hette då) förstå vad vi läsare redan anade då: att väktaren som det slagit slint för i ”Damaya, till slut” på något vis korrumperats av jorden (aka ”fader jord”). Skulle vara intressant att veta om ”moder jord” (som vi säger) övergick till ”fader jord” och hur skiftet i så fall uppstod. (I samband med att månen slogs ur sin bana?).

Det finns likheter mellan hur järnskärvan kryper in i Tonkee och Schaffas beskrivning om när han fick implantatet så jag är rätt säker på att händelserna relaterar till varandra.

Hoas motståndare, undrar om hans Allierade är orogenerna/väktarna i ”Funna Månen”? Skulle tro det, fick intrycket av att det var norrut.

Essun är iaf inte rädd för att ta öppen strid för det hon tror på, och ryker ihop med Yakka. Tror det är hälsosamt för Kommen att Yakka får sina mothugg ibland, så hon inte enkom kan göra som hon vill oemotsagd. Utvecklingen att det väntar en armé strax utanför dörren var dock överraskande utveckling, och speciellt att det handlar om en komm som nu är väldigt långt hemifrån. Eftersom de skickar ett meddelande med en stenätare, som mer eller mindre har Hoas arm i sin hand (inte resten av Hoa: bara ena armen) så dristar jag mig åter till att detta hänger ihop med Hoas fiende i norr som det talades om innan.

Och den döda stenätaren från granatobelisken i Allia återuppstår. Intressant, det var en förveckling jag inte förutsåg.

Delmål 8 (Kapitel 15 & 16).

Så Hoa är den ”döda” nu återuppståndna stenätaren från granatobelisken, och han fastnade för Essun för att hon just då i Allia frågade hur han mådde? Vi får iaf veta lite mer om kriget som pågår, och stenätarnas intre konflikt om huruvuda det finns plats för människor, orogener och stenätare på en och samma gång. Frågan är vad Alabasters del i det här innebär, han startade ju den här årstiden och allt tyder ju på att den kommer vara länge om man inte hittar andra vägar ur den. Det pågår något som jag inte riktigt har grepp om.

Samtidigt har en stenätare tagit kontakt med Nassun, och de blir allierade på något vis. Vad den här stenätaren har för planer är inte klart än, en del av mig misstänker att det är Hoa. Nassun börjar dock så sakteliga får en insyn i hennes mors bakgrund och hur denne lärde sig använda orogenesin, och hon börjar få en viss förståelse för varför hennes mor gjort vissa saker som hon gjort.

På det hela taget, två solida kapitel som för handlingen framåt.

Delmål 9 (Kapitel 17 & 18).

Schaffa är givetvis införstådd med magi-/silverdelen av orogenesin och erkänner att de aktivt styrde orogener bort från den vägen. Mer än att det är farligt både för omgivningen och orogenen själv går han inte närmare in på ämnet. Jag kan bara spekulera i att det var ”silvret” som var en aktiv del i att få världen att rämna. Jag kan också ha vissa teorier i att vältarna (eftersom de springer fader jords ärenden) kanske inte kan kontrollera den delen av magin på samma sätt som den vanliga orogenesin. Att ”kärnstenen” är av metall stärker dess koppling till incidenten med tonkees arm. Det kan också förklara den nedlåtande attityden alla har mot metall jämfört med sten. Skönt att Nassun gör upp med sin pappa och verkar öppna sinnena för att närma sig sin mor.

Mycket händer dessutom i Undre Castrima, stillarna tror att kasta ut orogenerna kommer rädda dem (vilket det inte lär göra) och Stillarna går till öppna angrepp.  När Essun nära på förintar hela undre Castrima griper Alabaster in med sina sista krafter och stoppar henne. Är det dags för Essun att röra sig mot ”Fallna Månen” nu? Hon lär börja röra sig ditåt snart, något säger mig att hon och Nassun kommer rädda världen (eller iaf försöka) tillsammans.

Delmål 10 (Kapitel 19 & 20).

Dessa två kapitel knyter ihop säcken för Essuns äventyr i undre Castrima. Jag måste erkänna att det finns en viss logik i att Ykka som är självlärd givetvis använder silver-delen av orogenesin i större utsträckning (aka magin), Nassun anmärkte ju tidigare på att hon använder ”silvret” i allt större omfattning. Och det här med parallellkoppling sträcker ju sig tillbaka ända till händelserna i Allia.

Intressant också att Rennanis stenätare troligtvis letar orogener som kan öppna ”obeliskporten”, frågan är varför? För att röja dem ur vägen eller rekrytera dem för sina egna syften? Essun öppnar iaf porten, med Hoa som ankare, undanröjer hoten från Rennanis och passar även på att leta upp Nassun. Jag är fortfarande inne på att Essun och Nassun kommer hämta tillbaka månen tillsammans. Den senare blir ju ”upplärd” av en stenätare, undrar om det också är Hoa?

Den stenätare av alabaster måste ju vara ”Alabaster” som är återfödd? Och mycket tyder på att Essun nu går samma väg. Förstenas man om man öppnar och använder porten?

Sammanfattning.

Det här har varit ett riktigt läsnöje, jag gillade redan den första boken, men den här är strået vassare ändå då man dels får inblick i Nassun och vad som händer henne, men även dels inblicken i Schaffa. Jag tycker också Essun kommer fram som en trevligare karaktär här än i första boken. Den här boken känns väldigt mycket som att det sätter upp förutsättningarna för den tredje och sista delen av serien (som jag ser fram emot). Mycket ägnades åt att lära Essun och förbereda Nassun på vad de behöver veta för att knuffa in månen i sin bana igen och göra slut på årstiderna. Detta utan att det känns som ett mellanspel.

Länkar.

Boken @ Goodreads.

Den femte årstiden @ Goodreads.

Lobotomi @ sv.wikipedia.org.

Lobotomi skulle bota sinnessjukdom @ Populär Historia.

[thekristen999]

2021 fic year in review

🌟tagged by @homerforsure, @renecdote and @mellaithwen. Thank you so much, I have truly enjoyed out little circle of friendship throughout the year. Also big hugs to @tulipintulle, you are just an amazing gift :)

total number of completed works: 10 fics (1 meta post)

total word count: 91,600

fandom’s i’ve written in: 9-1-1

looking back, did you write more fic than you thought you would this year, less, or about what you expected?

I had no idea I was going to get swept into 9-1-1 as much as I did. It's a bigger fandom and I felt like a little fish in a large sea, but slowly I feel like I’ve found my little niche. I’m happy that I’ve written a mix of one shots and longer stories. So, I guess, I wrote more than I expected?

what’s your own favourite story this year?

Trying Hard to Remember, Trying Hard To Forget

I’m really proud of that story how it ended up. Buck and Eddie had a shared trauma but their recovery took different paths. Trauma is messy and some people have no memory of their experience and some have it burned into their souls. How do they both reach a point of healing? I also really wanted to get into the nitty gritty of physical recovery, because no, Eddie wasn’t just ‘shot in the shoulder.’

also

Crash Into You

Sometimes you just need a short and sweet, old fashioned hurt comfort fic with a dose of competence.

did you taking writing risks this year?

The World Is On Fire And No One Can Save Me But You

Not so much as a risk but more like a really difficult story to write from a logistics and emotional view point? It’s about handling a call in the middle of a riot. I wanted to keep the tension at the highest level while having Eddie and Buck navigate being first responders during a very chaotic situation.

do you have any fanfic or profic goals for the new year?

Oi. I wanted to write some Eddie backstory at some point. I have an idea but nothing full grown yet.

The Sci-Fusion of Doom fic during hiatus. Think non-stop action, tension and all the h/c in the world as the team fights for their lives. Sound fun?

Maybe some M rated content for once? Lol.

most popular story of the year?

Are You With Me?

This was my most popular by kudos, comments, and bookmarks.

My post Eddie Begins trauma recovery fic while Buck and Eddie navigate their new relationship. It’s a whole journey toward healing with bumps in the road and trial and error.

story of mine most under-appreciated by the universe, in my opinion

Buddha's Arrow (I guess? just based on stats)

Buck helping Eddie learn how to cope with chronic pain. You don’t get shot four times (over the years) and not have issues. I think Buck knows a bit about dealing with chronic pain and helps Eddie navigate that road. It was my least kudo/ed commented fic, but it could just touch too close for home for some readers.

most fun story to write

Alone In The Dark With You

I had so much fun trapping Buck and Eddie in a cave-in. :)

most unintentionally telling story

Are You With Me?

I don’t shy away from mental health issues and try to include techniques I’ve learned from my own continuing journey.

biggest disappointment

I don’t think I have any. I’ll take the opportunity to say that I’m always eager to see reader reactions, it does so much for the author. Support your content creators if you can! Help fuel the Muse for future work.

biggest surprise

Alone In The Dark With You

I guess I should not be surprised but I am delighted at the response to this fic. Then again, it IS Buck and Eddie trying to survive being trapped underground so I get the appeal :)

my favourite part of fandom this year

Fandom brings me joy. I’m so happy to have people to interact with to share ideas, get excited with, read and enjoy art. Let’s keep encouraging and supporting one another. Life is tough. Fandom and fandom creativity can provide moments and hours of joy.

[desencante]

oi, march reads! I read a lot this month.

Please, don’t forget to leave a comment or kudos for the authors of these fics!

(The texts aren't the summary, just my ramble thoughts.)

Loving Cannibalism by glittering_git/@glittering-git (Mature, 2 works, 952 words) | Post-War, Angst, Established Relationship

Two marvellous and poetic histories about (loving) cannibalism. This is such a dark and heavy theme but the author does a great job writing and makes me enjoy reading them. (And I'm definitely here for more.)

(Please, read the Author's Tags.)

don’t say you love me, that’s extortion by LowerEastSide/@lower-east-side (Explicit, 1k) | Post-War, Angst, Fluff, Established Relationship

It is a domestic and loving and little sad history – about not saying 'I love you' but acting in that way.

The Pink Paradox by vina_writes/@dracothecupcake (Teen and Up, 1k) | Post-War, Humor, Auror Harry, Unspeakable Draco

Harry Potter Is Obsessed With Draco Malfoy TM. And Draco has pink hair. Have a fun time!

Harry's Promise by JosephineStone (Teen and Up, 2k) | Post-War, Angst, Reunion, Established Relationship

This one it's kind of part two of Circumpolar. The history continues the consequences of Draco's change, after the war – left me with a warm heart.

Burnt Casserole by Samunderthelights/@samunderthelights (General Audiences, 2k) | Post-War, Fluff, Established Relationship

Nervous Draco for Meeting Ron and Hermione. Getting back together and meeting your boyfriend's friends (who may hate you) showing them your (not) great cooking abilities.

Magical Homes, and Where to Find Them (in the arms of your lover) by Erebeus/@erebeus-roxy (General Audiences, 2k) | Post-War, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Established Relationship

Who doesn't want some fluff established relationship sometimes? Harry has a painful case at work and then comes home to a calm and domestic night with his husband.

Together Like This by shealwaysreads/@shealwaysreads (Explicit, 3k) | Post-War, Getting Back Together

Draco Malfoy in the Muggle World TM. I find it so interesting reading stories where Draco denies Harry's love because of the war, and Harry is there to change his mind. Here we have that and it's written the super talented shealwaysreads.

For Old Times' Sake by thestarryknight/@the-starryknight (Teen and Up, 3k) | Post-War, Drugs, Potioneer Draco, Artist Harry

This one gives me such a cosy and domestic vibe. "'It's Complicated' is their relationship status" resume perfect what this fic is. (There're some cool references too, so pay attention.)

Like Gold by The_Sinking_Ship/@the-sinking-ship (Explicit, 4k) | Post-War, PWP

(It's always good to see.) Harry Has a Motorbike Just Like Sirius! Harry rides a motorbike and Draco rides him.

Harry and Draco's Little Talk by Ladderofyears (Teen and Up, 5k) | Post-War, Angst, Established Relationship, mpreg

Who doesn't hear 'I need to talk to you' by someone you like and run with? Harry thinks Draco will break up with him and freak (a little) out but maybe the subject of Draco's conversation is quite the opposite.

Sugar Sweet by The_Sinking_Ship/@the-sinking-ship (Teen and Up, 5k) | Post-War, Humor, Fluff, Auror Harry, Healer Draco

It is a very sweet story with a surprise party for Draco and Harry getting late but not so late.

Show them the night that they dreamed about before by fluxweed/@fluxweeed (Explicit, 6k) | Post-War, PWP, Threesome, Boss/Employee Relationship, Dubious Consent

(Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter/Percy Weasley)

All I have to say is: 😳😯🤫😈🔥🥵🔥🥵😈😏!

This Is How by bixgirl1/@bixgirl1 (Explicit, 6k) | Post-War, Fluff, Friends to Lovers, a/b/o

Omega Draco has an incident in the ministry Alpha Harry is there to help. After they fall in love! (One more reason to read: it's written by bixgirl1!)

It Never Occurred to Me That I Would Fall in Love With a Frenchman by lamerezouille/@elsalapizza (Teen and Up, 6k) | Post-War, Angst, Humor, Established Relationship

OMG, I never read something like this! The plot was so surprising – you will ever think about the Malfoys meeting the Dursleys? BOOM! Here it's a very awkward dinner that looks funny but has some depth stuff going on.

Litany by thistle_verse/@thistle-verse (Mature, 7k) | Post-War, Angst, Pandemic, Isolation, Touch-Starved, Ghost Draco

Ghost's story isn't my cup of tea, but I give this one a chance and don't regret it. The magic world is passing through a pandemic (just like us!), Harry is doing quarantine at home alone until ghost Draco, directly from Azkaban, shows up. Then, we have fluffy and sad conversations between the two and a turn of events in the end. (And lots of lists.)

As the Crow Flies by thestarryknight/@the-starryknight (Mature, 7k) | Post-War, Hurt/Comfort, Established Relationship, Animagus Draco, Werewolf Harry

Draco helps Harry on a full moon night. Domestic vibes with some angst. 10/10!

Circumpolar by LowerEastSide/@lower-east-side (Teen and Up, 8k) | Hogwarts Era, Angst, Sectumsempra Scars

I see an amazing fanart and spend some days obsessed with Draco having worse scars from Sectumsempra. (There's, in this list, another two fanfics with this concept.) In this one, because of the pretty bad scars Draco's plan about the war change – is interesting to imagine how one incident could put another thing in perspective for him. And Draco and Harry have a touching conversation on the Astronomy Tower! (I'm a sucker for long expressive conversations about feelings.)

if somebody’s there, then tell me who. by kryptidfox/@kryptidfoxwrites (Explicit, 11k) | Post-War, Fluff, Friends to Lovers, Housemates

Much more like Idiots to Lovers! Draco has a disastrous way to make Harry notice him – bring every man possible to a one-night stand then call their name very loud – until things go wrong when he brings a guy named Harry. I constantly have a good time reading these two making dumb thing in their path to be together.

Commander by Cassiopeias_shadow/@cassiopeiasshadow (Explicit, 14k) | Post-War, Horror, Suspense, Drugs, Animagi, Auror Harry, Light dom/sub

Almost a case fic with dark things in the plot. Draco is addicted to potions and in a pretty bad place when he has a chance to help the auros in a big case. It turns out that Draco got so much involved with the case he needed Harry, to make him put his feet on the ground – the fine line between doing everything to make up for your past or lost yourself doing things for the great good. Featuring: Harry as a snake and parselmouth kink.

(Please, read the Author's tags.)

Fire and Wonder by Lomonaaeren (Mature, 15k) | Post-War, Dark-ish, Veela

Lomonaaeren written dark Harry, I'm here for! After the war, Harry get wing and has some controversial ideas about The Great Good. So, we see him put these ideas into practice with his mate Draco.

Hold what's dear in your hands (and never let go) by Fae_vorite/@faevorite-main-blog, PollyWeasley/@polly-weasley (Explicit, 16k) | Post-War, Arrange Marriage, a/b/o, mpreg

I was always here for some a/b/o and this story is a chef kiss! Harry can't find a partner; So he goes to an upgrade tinder and matches with Draco, then they live happily ever after. Featuring intersex Draco and a lot of sex kinks.

Keep Me Close (I Need Your Faith) by aviforsrose (Explicit, 23k) | Post-War, Angst, Friends with Benefits, Light dom/sub

Idiots in love! The old same GOOD story: I love him but he loves me? Yes, of course! Man, you two have been pinning each other for years now. Let's do some love confessions.

The Critiquer by dysonrules (Explicit, 24k) | Post-War, Humor, Romance, Secret Identity

Drunk Harry doing dumb stuff with Seamus and Dean, take him a very funny drive to Draco's hearty. Draco and his assistant interactions was another very humorous part. Can't forget to congratulate who made all of the edits, principally the text divisors.

The Nobility of Ascent by Lomonaaeren (Explicit, 27k) | Post-War, Angst, Politics

I love reading Lomonaaeren stories with dark-ish Harry. This is another great example of just not the good or evil side. Harry can't Make a Better World because of pureblood politics so he goes to Draco for help.

Can I tell you something? by GallaPlacidia (Not Rated, 33k) | Post-War, Angst, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Sectumsempra Scars, Drugs, Auror Harry, Burlesquedance Draco

What I can say about this one? It's by GallaPlacidia, go read! The story takes place during a few years, after the war, Harry collides in parties with a drugged Draco, things happen – they lived a very real journey of connecting with someone, learning to love and to be loved and understanding the mistakes of the past... 10/10!

Says The Magpie To The Morning (Sorrow, Take Your Own Advice) by Femme/@femmequixotic (Explicit, 33k) | Post-War, Angst, Getting Back Together

Draco Horrible Sad TM after a breakup with Harry. Featuring so much PDA by Pansy/Ron, angst, miscommunication, angst, sharing a house with your ex and angst. If you are up to a sad time before a happy ending this nice story is here.

Eight Days (to Save the World) by gnarf/@gnarf (Mature, 47k) | Post-War, Friend to Lovers, Housemates, Case Fic, Auror Harry, Unspeakable Draco

Shit happens in The Wizard World again so Harry, Draco and company get together to Save The World Again. What will you do if you receive an order not so right by your superior? A very interesting story begins with the ministry's haunted easy target to blame for the new conspiracy. Enjoy too Protective Harry.

Turning Leaves by Kbrick (Explicit, 112k) | Post-War, Angst, Fluff, Time Travel, Auror Harry, Unspeakable Draco

Draco Tries to Concert His Friendship With Harry by Time Travel. This gives me The Cursed Child vibe but so much better, Draco goes to several scenarios trying to change one important moment in the past to make Harry like-like now. A great story who think about what will happen if Draco acts differently in the Hogwarts years.

Cannot Save You Now by tigrelilje (Mature, 132k) | Hogwart Era, Angst, Horror, Dark, Vampire Harry

Harry dies and comes back (as a vampire) for revenge! If you want to see Harry hating almost everybody this fanfic this here. Featuring: Slytherin Harry.

[ura-writes]

Trampolinist - Part Two

Part summary: You encounter a few strange teenagers, discover blown-up ruins, and find out about who caused them.

Warnings: mild anxiety, thoughts of murder, blood, threats, lots of swears

A/N - I got a good few requests asking for a taglist for Trampolinist, so here it is! Just ask and you shall be added!

@lemonmochitea

@dad-ee-drea

@victoria-a567

Also, this is non-canon compliant, but only by a bit. I may change a few small details.

Hope y’all enjoy!

(Also, if you can find the movie reference I put in here, then kudos to you!)

——

A lingering curiosity sits in the back of your head for the rest of the week, not quelled by any amount of Bedwars or Skywars, which leave you exhausted in the evenings.

Even your dreams hold inquisitiveness.

How lovely.

Eventually you have to go back to your home world to check on your animals, repair your tools and the like. It’s tedious work, but nothing you can’t handle.

Boredom eventually sets in.

It’s unnerving. You never get bored of combat, of competition between your fellow players and teammates, but here you are, eyeing the list of servers on your grid.

Only two people are on the server at the moment, their names not available for whatever reason. You’d prefer to pop on when there were no people online, mostly to scope out the server, but you’ll take only having to deal with two people.

Hopefully they’re adults and not kids that recently learned to use portals.

You stick your pointer finger out, curl it like you’re dragging it down a wall; a ripple starts where your finger lands, slowly following its path downwards. It rips a hole through the fabric of woven servers, creating a direct link to the Dream SMP. You just hope that no one attempts to close the portal, as opening one in the first place takes a good deal of energy and effort.

A sight of spruce trees and misplaced dirt greets your vision through the rip in reality.

An odd spawnpoint, but whatever. You’re not one to judge.

In the corner of your eye, where chat normally sits, a message pops up.

TommyInnit: who the fcuck

TommyInnit: what

TommyInnit: NEWY PERFHSAON

Ranboo: ah yes, perfhsaon

TommyInnit: shut the fuck n up

You chuckle at the messages rapidly crowding the chat, watching them fade idly while trying to find a way out of the really weird spawnpoint, which is, for some reason, walled off by a combination of dirt, wood and stone haphazardly placed down, as if in a hurry.

Your efforts do not go unrewarded as you spot a section of the wall that sits lower than the rest, low enough to climb over if you try hard enough.

Perfect.

Feet hit the ground rapidly as you get a running start towards the wall, scrambling upward after you jump. You fall almost immediately off the other side.

“Ouch.”

“That looked like that hurt.”

You glance upward to meet heterochromic eyes, red and green contrasting with the curious face split in half by its black and white sides. A tail flicks behind the person as their crown slips a bit down their head.

“Wh—the fuck?”

The figure laughs at your reaction, offering a gloved hand out to help you off the ground. Hesitantly, you accept, being pulled up easily, and that’s when you realize that he’s a lot taller than you thought.

“Jesus, you’re tall,” you comment idly, brushing yourself off. “Thanks, by the way.”

“No problem. I’m Ranboo.”

You introduce yourself with your tag, which elicits a hum of recognition from him, much to your pleasant shock and surprise.

“You’re the person that Dream invited, aren’t you?”

“In the flesh.”

He laughs at your quip at him, smiling with sharp fangs exposed to the midday sunlight. No point in judging a person on their (potentially, anyway) monstrous features.

“Well, you probably need a tour—“

He’s quickly interrupted by a loud “hey!”

“Oh great,” you mutter, crossing your arms. Ranboo looks a bit sheepish at your cocked eyebrow and slightly irritated expression, scratching his bi-colored hair.

“That’s Tommy. He’s uh… well, Tommy.”

A teenager wearing a red and white shirt and jeans with battered sneakers comes sprinting out of the nearby forest, coming to a halt just in front of you.

“New person!”

“Yeah, and what are you, the gremlin that got fed after midnight?”

The kid sputters out a few protests against being called a gremlin, sprinkling a good few swears in his jumbled sentences that mostly consist of rambles.

When Tommy gets his bearings, he eyes your tag, squinting at it suspiciously before his eyes widen in recognition.

“You’re the bastard that beat the shit out of me in Bedwars! Get ove’ here—“

One of Ranboo’s arms shoots out to grab the lanky teenager with ease to stop his potential assault on you. You just brush your nails off on your shirt.

“Oi! Lemme a’em!”

“No, Tommy, remember what Tubbo said?” Ranboo lectures, tail flicking in annoyance, eyes trained on him. “Remember?”

“You’re one to talk about rememberin’.”

Ranboo cocks an eyebrow.

“No punchin’ people we don’t know unless they’ve hurt us…” Tommy grumbles. “Can ya lemme go now?”

Ranboo agrees, letting go of his shirt and summoning a journal and quill to write something down in, muttering that he’s almost out of ink.

“Anyway, how about that tour now?”

You smile at him.

Maybe you’ll like this place.

——

“...and this is L’Manburg… or what’s left of it, anyway. It’s still being rebuilt.”

“How’d it get destroyed?” you ask him. “It takes a lot of TNT, Withers and dedication to destroy a city this big.”

I should know.

Tommy eyes Ranboo.

“Hey, it’s your city. I’m not explaining it,” Ranboo defends against the wordless accusation. Tommy exhales with a groan and begins his explanation.

“Wil-Wilbur, my brother, went a bit insane a few months back, blew it all up with Technoblade’s help. Wil’s… well, he’s dead.” Tommy sounds indifferent about the death, much to your surprise.

You nod absentmindedly, setting your eyes on a slightly obscured poster that flaps in the wind. When you get close enough to pin it down it reads:

Wanted: Dead or Alive. High Treason, Inciting Violence, Unlawful Use of Explosives, Extreme Terrorism.

Reward: See Authorities

Below that is a well-painted picture of a man you somewhat recognize, wearing a red cape, a crown, full enchanted Netherite armor and carrying an axe that seems to shimmer in the light.

Technoblade. You’ve had a few run-ins with him playing Bedwars and Skywars, even teaming up with him a few times. He always seemed nice enough, and certainly a damn good sword fighter. He always knew when to run and when to stand and fight, when to attack and when to defend.

“What did he do?”

Ranboo starts to speak, but Tommy interrupts him.

“Blew the rest o’ this place up. Bastard ran after that.” Tommy all but spits the words out of his mouth, like they’re acid or venom. “Fookin’ coward.”

Well, I wouldn’t call ‘knowing when to run’ cowardice, but we’ll pretend I agree, child.

“No one knows where he is now,” Ranboo adds. “Except Phil, of course. But he’s pretty much silent about it. Won’t give up a word of information.”

Shouldn’t be that hard to find one man, you muse to yourself. Bet I could.

“Well, I’ll let you know if I find anything out,” you lie with a smile plastered on your lips. “Y’know, as a sort of gift to you as the newest member of the server.”

Hah, as if.

“We’ll hold you to that.”

You nod and say your goodbyes, walking towards the central nether portal while keeping an eye out for an ender chest so you can get some of your stuff. You know the admin will take your elytra away if it so much as comes into contact with the server’s air, so you decide not to risk it.

Spotting one, you make a small noise of triumph and dart over there, grabbing the shulker with your stuff in it, transferring it to your inventory with a practiced ease.

Armor adorns your figure, enchanted Netherite striking an imposing silhouette against the blackstone beneath your feet. You twirl your sword with a grin.

Now to find Technoblade.

——

Turns out, finding a piglin hybrid is not easy.

You scoured the Nether for any sign of him, any trace of fabric, of a broken pickaxe, hell even a piece of iron he may have held. The ability you hold as a Jumper not only allows you to jump servers, but also allows you to find people if you have something of theirs.

Nothing. Zip. Nada. Zilch. Zero. Nil. Absolutely jack shit.

How can one man be so difficult to track down?

Just as you’re about to give up, a barrage of curses at the tip of your tongue, a glint of iron catches your eye.

Odd.

Hopping over a cluster of Netherrack and scaring off a few baby Striders, you see a small circle of iron sitting in a pile of red dust, looking dented and beat up.

You huff and brush the dust off of it, titling your head to the side when it reveals itself.

A compass, pointing in one direction, working even in the Nether.

Standing up, you pocket it and head to the nearest portal, jumping through to the other side only to grab the compass out of your pocket as you walk to who-knows-where. It still points in the same direction as before, only moving when you do.

An irregularity in the metal against your hand inspires you to flip the compass over to look at the back.

What lies there makes you smirk.

Technoblade’s cabin. Phil’s compass.

This might be easier than you initially thought.

:)

[fayet]

Fic Writer Interview

tagged by: @stillmadaboutpetra

name: Fayet

fandoms: Listen, I’m a one-fic-person. I drop into a fandom, write that one (or two, or three) thing(s) and then go away again. So I’ve written for a lot of fandoms (LotR, Lucifer, that one Star Wars Fic I did not finish, The Witcher). My OC fandom is Harry Potter (heavily AU, though), and I’ll probably die upon that hill. (For the record, I hate Harry Potter. It’s complicated. I don’t even own the books anymore. But oh damn Severus...) 

most popular multi-chapter fic: Hibernating with Ghosts (https://archiveofourown.org/works/23119000), The Witcher, 183650 words, 62658 Hits, 3114 Kudos, 873 Comment Threads, 1420 Bookmarks (1033 of these are visible on the Ao3 page).

actual worst part of writing: endings. beginnings. words. trying to find typos. I don’t write in my native language. Everything is horrible, please take this damn idea out of my head. also nobody ever reads anything I write (with the exception of THAT ONE FIC above, i don’t know what happened there, seriously).

how you choose your titles: poetry or song lyric lines. I have poetry lines i have wanted to write a fic for jammed up in my head, and they are just waiting for the perfect moment. otherwise i use one word titles that don’t make sense.

do you outline: actually I do, especially when i’m constructing a multi chapter beast like hwg where there’s actual plot. but usually i don’t write those, i prefer super short one shots with barely any plot and just.. ambiance. and angst. because i do love me some angst.

ideas you probably won’t get around to, but wouldn’t it be nice:

That one amazing Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape-becoming-bros fic that I’ve wanted to write for ages (because i love looking at friendships! everyone writes porn, but friendships are so fantastic and vastly overlooked in fandom). there is even already fanart for it, because the fantastic @clowmaster designed me some amazing things around the plot when I ran it by her. it has three chapters already written, but alas.. maybe one day?

That one dark gothic vibe Severus-Goes-Back-To-Voldemort with a LOT OF BLOOD in it. It’s finished, edited and everything, I just.. haven’t posted it yet.

Should I be writing a dead-dove-body-horror-gender-issues fic for SongXiao just because I have seen The Untamed ONCE and ohmygod Xiao Xingchen is beautiful? No. Am i doing it? Maybe. I mean, Yi-City-Arc and an angst writer, it’s a match made in heaven.

Also I may have an half-fnished Twin Jades-Feelings fic and some poor Song Lan angst. Someone stop me.

callouts @ me: I should really have a beta. like, srsly. But then i use writing fic for language practise, and uh.. sorry, people. i’m trying. tell me about those typos in the comments, please. Thanks.

best writing traits: Sometimes I build a plot and it holds.

spicy tangential opinion: Give me your heart, and I will break it. Hurt? No comfort? Dark deep angst? Sure, get in, we’re going to hell, it will be fun.

some general things about fic, maybe, that are a BIT spicy? I only write fics after going through the entire AO3 tag and finding that nobody has gotten the things I want to read onto paper just yet, so I gotta do it. If you people would just get my fandom opnions EXACTLY right, it would save me so much time.. (and then I’m wondering why nobody reads my shit, I mean.. d’uh).

Oi, @eskelchopchop, get on this! And I feel like @combatbootsfemme and @clowmaster could do it for art, if they feel like it.

[nobigsecrets]

Fic Writer 20 Questions

I was tagged for this by @luredin a few days ago and recently also by @itwoodbeprefect, thank you both!

How many works do you have on AO3?

68 works

What's your total AO3 word count?

157,933

What fandoms do you write for?

At the moment, it's still mostly H50 and some Ted Lasso.

Generally, the fandoms that make me want to write for them are the ones where I feel that there's still much left untold by canon. Be it character backstories that are just hinted at or be it the chemistry between two characters that makes me ship them, when I can't stop thinking about them it's usually me starting to write stories about them in my mind already.

What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

A Beautiful Thing (H50)

Oi! Tartt! Boot Room now! (Ted Lasso)

A Sense of Belonging (H50)

A hui hou nō (H50)

Together (we make a family) (H50)

Funnily enough, the first two fics are basically the same premise, just different fandoms: an outsider POV catching a private moment between the main characters and watching a kiss that wasn't meant for their eyes.

Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?

Not as consistently as I want. Sometimes it's the bare lack of time, often times it's that I don't know what to say even though getting a new comment makes me ridiculously happy. Please know I love and appreciate every single comment I have ever received on my works!

What's the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

I'm a sucker for happy endings and I hate unresolved endings so I usually don't write them. I tend to end my stories on a hopeful note at the very least so I'm not sure it qualifies as an angsty ending, but Runaway is closest I think. It's one of the rare cases where I wrote the ending in between and before the middle part of the story.

What's the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

I say it's my H50 finale fix-it, A hui hou nō.

Do you get hate on fics?

Thankfully not.

Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

Occasionally. I try to make it not just porn but include the emotions as well; I aim to capture the intimacy of the moment.

Do you write crossovers? What's the craziest one you've written?

Nope. Not my thing.

Have you ever had a fic stolen?

Not that I'm aware of.

Have you ever had a fic translated?

Yes. Here We Go Again was translated into Russian for Fandom Kombat last year: Ну вот, опять

Have you ever co-written a fic before?

Nothing that's officially published. But bouncing ideas back and forth in the comments or via dm is lots of fun and has added up to fic length regularly (especially with Katya; we haven't done that in a long while, @teruel-a-witch!).

What's your all-time favorite ship?

I think McDanno has ruined me for all other ships.

What's a WIP you want to finish, but doubt you ever will?

I have a WIP that's a few years old where Danny and Steve help with the Spring Cleaning at Charlie's kindergarten. They are mistaken as a couple by the teachers and the other parents alike, no thanks to Charlie calling them both "Dad". It's one of the fics where I have written the first part (and I like how it turned out) and then I just stopped without leaving a clue for myself how it's supposed to resolve. I know I once had an idea for it, but no matter how many times I open the document I can't remember what it was.

What are your writing strengths?

I think I can write short stories well that are precise and that can pack a punch. I'm told I write emotions well but I'm not always sure I agree. :)

What are your writing weaknesses?

I often find it hard to write dialogue. It has gotten easier over the years but I still find it hard, especially since I'm not a native English speaker.

Also, generally, writing in a foreign language can be challenging. There are some cultural things (informal speech, behaviors, acronyms, insults, unwritten rules etc.) that are hard to research. I'd love to write more about Steve's military background for example, but I don't think I know enough about life in the US military to do that in a believable way.

Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language for a fic?

Not a big fan. I mean, if it's subtle or if, for example a character uses one or a few words from their native language regularly, that can be meaningful and add to their characterization. But if it's whole sentences or dialogues in another language it tends to pull me out of the reading flow.

What I have really come to hate is written dialects. There are some Ted Lasso fics I refuse to read because they tried to write down Jamie's Mancunian accent. As funny as it is hearing it on the show, it's just annoying to read.

First fandom you wrote for?

Uh, Harry Potter maybe? Or RPF for the German band Die Ärzte? I did write some original stuff. The first fic I published was definitely Football RPF.

Favorite fic you've ever written?

I can't really chose a favorite one. There are many stories I feel proud of and there are others that mean a lot on a personal level. I'm gonna pick Me Ke Aloha pretty much at random and I might chose a different fic if you ask me again tomorrow. :)

Tagging: With no pressure @cowandcalf, @actingcamplibrarian, @emphasisonthehomo, @stellagioia, @goneahead and anyone who feels like answering these questions - it was fun!

[pinkykats-place]

BakuDeku // Fics about Scars

AO3 Fanfic Recommendations

Disclaimers!

None of the stories linked on titles are mine.

Some contain mature content.

Read tags. Check Ratings.

Credit to @somegarbageisokay for the art.

Note: If you read any of these stories and like them please let the author know with a kudos and/or comment!

Perfectly Scarred Hands by Deadmen

Summary: The thing about relationships was that they involved romantic gestures. Like hand holding. And it wasn’t like Izuku was against hand holding, oh no. On the contrary. Izuku could feel the heat of Katsuki’s hands from a mile away, and he knew how sweet they smelled from his quirk, like caramel. So holding hands with Katsuki seemed like a dream come true.

It was his own hands that were the problem.

One Shot | UA Students

Rated - Teen & Up

Insecure by sister_elric

Summary: The two had been dating for almost a year now and became physical within the last three months.  Or at least, Deku has become physical.  Katsuki had managed to turn a few makeout sessions into frottage and has been able to stick his hand down Izuku’s pants and jack him off hurriedly a handful of times.  However, anytime Midoriya went down on Bakugou and the blonde wanted to return the favor, Izuku always refused. At first, he just assumed that the other teen was nervous.  But here they were a few months later and Bakugou can’t grasp what is going on.

One Shot | UA Students

Rated - Mature

See my body, soothe my mind by @amarisllis

Summary: At first, he sees the good things. All the praise and the positive reactions and the thirst tweets—Izuku blushes bright red at those. A lot of the comments about the article itself are good. But eventually, he stumbles onto… the rest.

Body positivity… @SI_Japan, you couldn’t use heroes that are… idk, *pretty*? Those scars are gnarly to look at. Not exactly the picture of healthy living----the Wonder Duo show some more skin than usual in a photo shoot. Izuku and Katsuki wrestle with the insecurity that follows.

One Shot | Pro Hero AU

Rated - Mature

Scars in the Mirror by artistiqally

Summary: It was nearing nightfall when Izuku stood in front of the mirror with one of Katsuki's old shirts on. With the sleeves rolled up, revealing his scarred biceps, it only reminded him of the difference between his husband's gorgeous broad shoulders and his own.

"Kacchan, are my scars...um, weird to you?"

One Shot | Pro Hero AU

Rated - Teen & Up

cause we're young and we're reckless, we'll take this way too far (it'll leave you breathless or with a nasty scar) by youreanovelidea

Summary: It’s not the first time he’s seen Izuku shirtless, but it is the first time he’s been this close. Crimson eyes trace the curve of Izuku’s spine, the firm planes of muscle decorated with freckles and faint bruises from training that day.

And then his gaze moves higher and his brow furrows in confusion.

— — —

Or, Izuku has a scar and Katsuki can't breathe.

{One Shot}

Rated - General Audiences

Kissing Your Scars by nursal1060

Summary: To celebrate their anniversary, Bakugou decides to order some lingerie to dress up for his alpha husband, but feels inadequate as an omega when he sees his body in the mirror.

Izuku is there to remind him that he loves Bakugou exactly as he is.

One Shot | OmegaVerse | Pro Hero au

Rated - Explicit

Tissue Damage by amarisllis

Summary: “Oi. Just cuz you’re a pro-hero doesn’t mean you get to keep me waiting, shithead.”

Izuku stutters, eyes widening as he hesitantly hands the man his clipboard. “I, uh… huh?”

Well done. But in his defense, he wasn’t expecting this guy to be so gruff. The man smirks at him, cocking his head in a clear gesture to follow him. “C’mon. This way. You booked a massage session, right? Ya’ got me for the next hour.”

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Or: the one where Izuku learns a thing or two about letting your guard down

One Shot | Aged Up

Rated - Teen & Up