#otp: through fire & flames

[dzvagabond]

Day 11: Through Fire & Flames

"You're the spark to my flame dollface."

<insert (left) goes by she/they>

[dangermousie]

I am thinking why ADWAD stuff lately bugs me so much - it cannot be the actions per se because I enjoy stuff where mains do way more heinous stuff than anything done by any main here, and it's a bunch of things:

(1) Pacing. There is a reason I found Nan Heng's early murder attempts amusing and same for Yimeng's schemes to assassinate Nan Heng. It was early on. But the problem for me is while he changed and outgrew and we moved on to other things with him, we are more than halfway in and Yimeng is STILL exactly the same as she was in the beginning - she still largely thinks he's satan (it changed a bit but not sufficiently) and still schemes to murder/castrate/frame/suspect him. It's a loop and it's tiring. It's just static - I want the story to get going already! It's literally the same for eps, emotionally and characterwise.

I am not saying you cannot have an enjoyable narrative where a character is in the same mindset, even antagonistic one, for a long time - I enjoyed TTEOTM and Li Susu spent the first 2/3 plotting to murder her dude. But in TTEOTM, her attitude did change a lot, there were ebbs and flows and there was various other information coming in (her reasons for things were different in between) - but in Dream it's the same attitude, the same belief, the same everything from beginning to now. It feels static. Also, Li Susu was biased just as Yimeng (and for even better reasons), but she would revise her opinion, even if through the lens of bias, as new information kept coming in. Yimeng is just - in addition to everything else, she's honestly dumb. I can't say Li Susu was a genius a la Minglan or the Blossom heroine but compared to Yimeng?

(2) I don't care what heinous or weird things characters get to, as long as the narrative also views them as heinous or weird. My beef with e.g., Feud wasn't the stabbathon but that the narrative viewed these actions differently than I did. (Honestly, this is a big enough dealbreaker for me that I am one of three people in the universe who doesn't like Nirvana in Fire due to my different attitude to what's going on in it, and that is an objectively excellently made drama.) And so we get to Yiting and the aphrodisiac and what not. The narrative clearly wants me to view this as a nonissue, just as it wants me to find current Yimeng murder/whatever attempts cute but I don't find either OK at all (I found early murder attempts by both OTP members funny so no discrepancy there.) Basically, the drama does not treat it the way I treat it, and when I am already annoyed for other reasons, it's a straw camel blah blah.

I think this is especially tricky because in a fictional context, especially a drama as opposed to a novel, I cannot get over attempted sexual assault the way I could over attempted murder (or rape v murder etc.) I actually think makers do realize that this is a common attitude - which is why the pinnacle of Li Chengyin's heinousness in GMP once he falls from grace is not all the murder, but his rape of FL (and contrasted with how earlier he'd fought through not to touch her even when literally drugged with aphrodisiac and locked in.) Which is why dramas like Love In the Flames of War or The Princess's Gambit remove hero on heroine rape (in Flames novel, the warlord raped her, in TPG he was the one who drugged them and then decided why not bang anyway.) You can do it otherwise - like when the drama has the behavior be viewed as appropriately odd (in AJTL, FL skirts the line (early on! which also makes a difference!) but she's portrayed as a total odd machine assassin who does not really get humanity; the drama goes "yeah it's weird" and I can get with that.)

But here it's just eh Yiting is normal and sweet and totally a good choice as a partner and UMMMM. Also, pacing! We are more than halfway in and we get that!

When you get a trope that I find deeply personally unpleasant AND it's handled badly (Yiting keeps saying sorry WHILE NOT STOPPING yeah not good enough; and then the morning after she is an unapologetic bitch to a man she nearly assaulted which is when it really was the deal breaker for me. If she just apologized as a human being, unreservedly, I'd have been largely fine with that subplot) and just -

I have close to no deal breakers in terms of narratives, OTP set ups etc. But it has to be done well, it has to make sense to me, and it just does not here.

I do hope it's just a small slump and it climbs out pls.

[thescrapwitch]

would you consider breaking Glorfindel's ass down? 🙈

Absolutely!

How I feel about this character: I like him a lot, but when I write him I prefer to do so when he’s being contrasted with another character. Sometimes that’s Maglor (my eldritch series) and sometimes that’s Maeglin (Reforged), but I don’t think I’ve ever written a story where he just stands by himself. Glorfindel, to me, is bright and cheerful and an extremely skilled fighter, someone who has lived (and died) through so much that it’s given him a rock-solid foundation to not give a shit what anyone else thinks/says about him. He shines very bright (sun coded, not fire/flame coded like Fëanor) and so putting a character who’s the opposite of makes both of their personalities stand out more.

All the people I ship romantically with this character: I have no real feelings on that. I’ve read lots of him and Erestor together, which is a fun pairing, as is him and Ecthelion, but honestly I have no real preferences.

My non-romantic OTP for this character: Okay, I like the idea of him being very good friends with Erestor, since both of them are responsible with helping Elrond/look after Imladris. I like the idea of him being close with the other Lords of Gondolin, and of his name being the first word that little Earendil spoke. He’s also very ride-or-die for Elrond (because its ELROND who isn’t?)

My unpopular opinion about this character: Even after the whole balrog incident, he never cut his hair. Actually, he grew it longer and left it down just to spite another balrog/creature into trying to take him out the same way. He’s got flowers AND razorblades braided into his hair, so the Enemy better watch out.

One thing I wish would happen/had happened with this character in canon: He tells the Fellowship - or some of them - what the Halls were like. I would have loved at least a paragraph of him describing it within the story, and not just the hazy details we have from the Legendarium.

[songbirdseung]

fans shipping you both / txt

yeonjun

Y/N, a popular idol from a well-known group, attends a music award show where TXT's Yeonjun is also present.

Fans notice the chemistry between Y/N and Yeonjun during a collaboration stage, sparking the first whispers of a potential ship.

Social media explodes with GIFs and screenshots of Y/N and Yeonjun's interactions, with fans dissecting every glance and smile.

Y/N and Yeonjun are interviewed together, and their playful banter fuels the shipping frenzy even more.

Fans start creating fan art and fan fiction, depicting Y/N and Yeonjun in various romantic scenarios, further solidifying the ship in the fandom.

Y/N and Yeonjun's social media accounts are flooded with ship-related comments, emojis, and hashtags, creating a playful atmosphere between the two fandoms.

Y/N acknowledges the ship during a live broadcast, laughing off the rumors but appreciating the fans' creativity.

Yeonjun, in a separate interview, playfully responds to questions about the ship, adding fuel to the fire with his charming and supportive comments.

The ship becomes a running joke among both fanbases, leading to collaborative projects between the two fandoms to support Y/N and TXT's joint activities.

Y/N and Yeonjun continue to interact at events, further cultivating the ship dynamic and keeping fans engaged and excited.

Despite the playful shipping, both fandoms maintain a respectful and supportive atmosphere, understanding the boundary between fiction and reality.

soobin

Y/N, the beloved idol, and TXT's Soobin attend a variety show together, showcasing their easygoing friendship.

Fans pick up on the adorable moments, like Soobin helping Y/N with a tricky game, leading to the birth of the "Y/Soo" ship.

Social media buzzes with screenshots of their on-screen chemistry, and fans start pairing them up through clever edits and witty captions.

During an interview, Y/N teases Soobin about their growing ship, "Looks like we have some detectives in the fandom. They're onto us, Soobin!"

Soobin grins, playing along, "What can I say? Team Y/Soo is onto something. We make a great team!"

The ship gains momentum as fans flood timelines with fan art and fiction, imagining romantic scenarios between Y/N and Soobin.

Y/N and Soobin occasionally reference the ship on social media, responding to fan comments with playful emojis and inside jokes.

The two attend a fan meet, where a fan gifts them a custom Y/Soo banner, and they both laugh, embracing the lightheartedness of the ship.

Collaborative projects between the two fandoms emerge, celebrating the friendship between Y/N and Soobin, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Despite the ship's popularity, Y/N and Soobin maintain a close friendship, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections in the entertainment industry.

The Y/Soo ship becomes a heartwarming chapter in both fandoms, adding an extra layer of joy to Y/N and TXT's joint activities.

beomgyu

Y/N and Beomgyu find themselves cast together in a romantic drama, sparking immediate interest from fans who can't resist the on-screen chemistry.

Social media explodes with speculation, and fans dub them the "Drama OTP" as they eagerly anticipate the series.

Y/N and Beomgyu's characters share a pivotal on-screen kiss, fueling the flames of the "Y/Beom" ship even before the drama airs.

Fans create countdowns for each episode, dissecting every scene where Y/N and Beomgyu share the screen, amplifying the ship to new heights.

During interviews, Y/N and Beomgyu playfully tease each other about their characters' love story, with Beomgyu saying, "Our ship is setting sail, and I'm here for it!"

Y/N grins, "Who would have thought? I guess we make a convincing couple on screen!"

Fan edits flood social media, seamlessly blending behind-the-scenes moments with scenes from the drama, creating a fictional world where Y/N and Beomgyu's characters truly belong together.

Y/N surprises fans by sharing a playlist featuring songs that remind her of Beomgyu, adding a touch of real-life mystery to the ship.

The drama concludes, but fans continue to celebrate the Y/Beom ship with fan meet-ups, online events, and fan projects dedicated to the on-screen couple.

Y/N and Beomgyu, while acknowledging the ship, express gratitude for the fans' enthusiasm, emphasizing the professional collaboration that brought the drama to life.

taehyun

Y/N and Taehyun find themselves paired up as mentors on a popular music competition show, instantly becoming the dynamic duo everyone talks about.

Fans notice the genuine camaraderie between Y/N and Taehyun, with their mentor-student interactions filled with laughter and encouragement.

Social media is flooded with clips of Y/N giving heartfelt advice to Taehyun, and fans start shipping the pair with the hashtag #Y/TaeMentors.

Y/N, during an interview, playfully mentions, "Taehyun keeps stealing the spotlight with his talent. I might have to join the fandom and become a shipper myself!"

Taehyun responds with a smirk, "Well, who wouldn't ship #Y/TaeMentors? We make a pretty good team, don't we?"

Fans create fan art showcasing Y/N and Taehyun's mentor-student dynamic, capturing the essence of their supportive relationship.

Y/N surprises Taehyun with a custom mentorship-themed cake on his birthday, sharing a photo online with the caption, "Cheers to the best mentor!"

The ship gains momentum as fans organize watch parties for the competition show, celebrating every milestone achieved by Y/N and Taehyun's mentees.

Y/N and Taehyun continue their playful banter on social media, exchanging mentorship tips and funny anecdotes that fuel the ship's popularity.

The fandoms collaborate on projects to express gratitude for the positive impact of #Y/TaeMentors, creating a supportive community around the duo.

Y/N and Taehyun, while embracing the ship, emphasize the importance of mentorship and genuine connections in the competitive world of the music industry.

huening kai

Y/N and Huening Kai find themselves cast as leads in a whimsical fantasy-themed music video, filled with magical landscapes and enchanting scenes.

Fans are captivated by the on-screen chemistry between Y/N and Huening Kai, dubbing them the "Fantasy Duo" and creating a magical hashtag, #Y/KaiFantasy.

Social media platforms are adorned with gifs and screenshots of Y/N and Huening Kai's ethereal moments, with fans daydreaming about their otherworldly connection.

Y/N, during an interview, playfully mentions, "Huening Kai and I got to explore a magical realm together. Who knew it would be so enchanting? #Y/KaiFantasy is real!"

Huening Kai, grinning, adds, "It was like stepping into a fairy tale. I guess the fantasy spilled over into real life!"

Fans express their creativity through fan art, depicting Y/N and Huening Kai as characters in a whimsical story, adding an extra layer of enchantment to the ship.

Y/N surprises fans by sharing a behind-the-scenes vlog from the music video shoot, showcasing playful moments and inside jokes with Huening Kai.

The ship gains momentum as fans organize virtual watch parties for the music video, creating a magical atmosphere to celebrate Y/N and Huening Kai's collaboration.

Y/N and Huening Kai continue to playfully reference the fantasy ship on social media, sharing enchanted emojis and teasing each other about their magical adventure.

Collaborative fan projects emerge, celebrating the enchanting connection between Y/N and Huening Kai, turning #Y/KaiFantasy into a beloved chapter in both fandoms.

Y/N and Huening Kai, while embracing the magical ship, emphasize the creativity and joy that comes with bringing fantasy to life in the world of music and entertainment.

[couriers-mile]

otp vibes game

tagged by @lizardperson thank you so much!!

tagging @dragonie @moki-dokie @clembarbarossa @uptownlowdown and anyone else who wants to participate!

Rules: Post some pictures of your OTP and their vibes, some info, and songs that fits their vibe. That's it. Edit as you please.

The ship:

Shrike and Thorn

aka Jack "Progeny" Cordero/Krizzy "Shrike" O'Kelly, aka Jackrizzy

-Met when Krizzy was a thrillseeking mercenary and Jack was a shy local musical prodigy in a toxic relationship with Krizzy's merc partner -Friends first, lovers later, separated by trauma and tragedy and five years of absence -Awful things happened to them both, for which they both blame Krizzy -He never gave up looking for Jack, but they're very different people when they finally reunite by chance - Krizzy's trying to settle down and live a relatively quiet life, and Jack is now far and away more deadly than Krizzy ever was. -Working together to save their neighborhood and also Jack's soul, rediscovering their devotion to each other even as they bicker

Musical Refs

Fire It Up - Modest Mouse We pushed off, we're rolling boulders Crashing down the mirrored stairways Two of life's best mine canaries

C'mon C'mon - The Von Blondies With my teeth locked down I can see the blood Of a thousand men who have come and gone Now we grieve 'cause now is gone Things were good when we were young Is it safe to say? (c'mon c'mon) Was it right to leave? (c'mon c'mon) Will I never learn? (c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon)

The Bones Of You - Elbow And it's you, and it's me And we're sleeping through the day And I'm five years ago and three thousand miles away And I can't move my arm for fear that you will wake

Time Bomb - Dismemberment Plan I am a time bomb, and I I only live in that one moment in which you die It's not right It's not what I wanted then But you know and I know there's no going back

Tired of You - Foo Fighters I can be your liar I can be your bearer of bad news Sick and uninspired by the diamonds in your fire Burning like a flame inside of you

H. - TOOL At last the snake is drowned And as I look in your eyes My fear begins to fade Recalling all of the times I have died I will die That's alright I don't mind I don't mind I don't mind

[multiverse--wanderer]

Unshaken Outlaws | Arthur Morgan x John Marston [ENG]

[ Fan-Fiction based on the OTP between Arthur Morgan and John Marston from Red Dead Redemption ] In a world where the last cowboys are ruthlessly hunted, survival is the only rule. Loyalty, fragile yet vital, is the thread that binds the outlaws together, their sole hope in a landscape marked by betrayal and constant danger. Amidst war and a passion that defies the rules, Arthur and John will find an unexpected path to redemption as their world crumbles around them. For Dutch's gang, the fight for survival has never been easy, but it becomes even more complicated when a forbidden love blossoms amid fallen bullets, lies, and deep wounds. Can this love become the sanctuary they need to withstand the coming chaos, or will it be the end of everything they know?

...

REMINDER:

This story has been written in Spanish, which is my native language. This story has been translated to the best of my ability, although it is possible that it may have mistakes.

This is just a way to transport my writing to a common language for the rest of fans like me. For a better immersion, I recommend reading the story in its original version.

You can find this story on Wattpad and Archive of Our Own.

Thank you so much for reading me and see you in the stars.

...

Chapter 1: When the Deer Saved the Wolf

Present

The storm showed no signs of letting up. The bare, rigid trees groaned under the weight of frost, and the entire landscape seemed determined to bury the men who dared challenge it beneath its white mantle. The outlaws, hidden among those same mountains, knew they were safer than ever under that icy hell, but they also understood that their safety was temporary. Nature protected no one for long; they had to move before the storm eased and the world began hunting them again.

Arthur trudged forward with difficulty through snow that reached his knees. Every step was a titanic effort, and the cabin sheltering Jack, Abigail, Hosea, and the women seemed miles away, though in reality, only a few meters separated him from it. Finally, he arrived, his face battered by the icy wind and his muscles numb. He shook off his coat, sending a dusting of snow scattering onto the wooden floor by the fireplace, where it hissed upon contact. Without waiting for an invitation, he moved toward the fire, extending his gloved hands toward the flickering flames that greeted him with an almost painful warmth.

—He's been gone for days, and it doesn't look like this storm's letting up. —Abigail's voice broke the tense silence, though her tone couldn't hide her worry—. He's strong, and he's smart. I'm sure he'll...

—Strong, yes —Arthur interrupted, arching an eyebrow with sarcasm—, but smart...

The comment made Abigail frown, but before she could respond, she glanced at Arthur, and her expression softened. The fury on her face gave way, though the restless glint in her eyes remained.

—Hi, Arthur.

—Abigail.

His response was curt, tinged with the indifference Arthur always reserved for her. By now, Abigail knew how to read him. That mask of coldness didn't fool anyone who truly knew him. Determined to break through the wall, she took a step closer, her voice dropping a notch, becoming almost sweet.

—Arthur... how are you?

He glanced at her sideways, his sharp eyes evaluating her with the resigned weariness he used when he knew someone was about to ask him for something. He'd seen that tone in her too many times. With John, it was practically a weapon, a surefire way to get what she wanted. And with him... she only used it when she needed something no one else could give her.

—Fine, Abigail. You?

—I need... —She hesitated for a moment, but Arthur didn't need to hear more. He sighed, tired of always anticipating others' needs—. Sorry to ask, but...

—It's about little John, isn't it? —His tone was bitter, almost biting—. He's gotten himself into trouble again.

Abigail's face hardened instantly. She didn't like the way he spoke about John, but she forced herself to stay composed. Her frown sought Arthur's gaze, as if daring to confront his sarcasm head-on.

—We haven't seen him in two days, Arthur.

—Your dear John will be fine —He replied with an ironic smirk—. I mean... even if he's dumber than rocks and duller than watching grass grow, a snowstorm isn't going to kill him.

The comment echoed in the room, leaving an uncomfortable silence. Hosea, seated by the fire, lifted his gaze, his expression calm but laden with authority. Arthur seemed agitated—more out of worry than anything else—but his pride wouldn't let him admit it. No matter how much he wanted to hate John, he couldn't help feeling that blend of anger and fear. Because, in the end, he cared more than he wanted to admit.

—Go check on him, at least. —Hosea intervened, his tone firm, leaving no room for argument.

Arthur grunted, frustrated. He couldn't refuse Hosea, because Hosea wasn't just a leader. He was his mentor, his father in all but blood, and the only one who truly understood the complicated relationship between him and John, even when they themselves couldn't figure it out.

—Javier, go with him —Hosea added, directing a look at the young Mexican, who immediately stood.

Javier smiled with that ever-casual air of his, but his gesture was kind as he gave Arthur a pat on the chest.

—You know, if the roles were reversed, John would do the same for us. Let's go, Arthur.

Arthur pressed his lips together, hiding his expression beneath the high collar of his coat. His gaze met Hosea's, searching for support or maybe permission to cling to his pride. But Hosea didn't relent. His silence was a tacit order: "Set your anger aside and do the right thing."

Without another word, Arthur gave a brusque nod and headed out, Javier following close behind. As they shut the door behind them, the icy wind roared with renewed fury, as if the mountain itself were challenging them to find John before it was too late.

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CONTINUE READING THE FULL CHAPTER HERE:

[peachpizza]

okay I had to watch it on youtube at like .50 speed to actually catch everything, so much that I just didn't clock at all on first 3 watches lol.

Just assorted shit I noticed/loved.

I had completely forgotten that Meenah was god tier until she did that life drain.

Every one of Davepeta's reactions to Vriska

omg the vriska/(vriska) hug. Finally accepting herself.

Jack's fucking mech omg. Is that supposed to be Mecha Bec Noir? Did he design it himself??

Vriska finally got to defeat Bec Noir.

Jake are Jade are DONE fucking around. Just ramming your first through a man's chest and then igniting everybody on fire. And Jade snapping a crowd of necks like fucking Nico Robin over here.

My new OTP is those dudes who. One kills the other, then has his soul sucked out to bring the other back. And then gets rezzed. And then they experience the horrors of war together. And then decide to fuck off.

I was getting so confused about which eye Karkat has the eyepatch on because the one scene where's he's in sprite style and is flipped.

Sollux's epic quest for mad snacks yo ends in tragedy.

Rose's pointing at her at her forehead was at once a very hardcore thing to do, but also very funny because now she has to live. Thanks Vriska!

I did catch this until like the 4th time I watched by Jane fucking fused a bunch of dudes together into one giant dude?? Very cool interpretation of Life aspect powers.

Vriska's new outfit and is rad as hell. What's up with the flame crown/halo? Is this "Ulitmate Vriska"

Fucking of course Jade stuffed and mounted Dave's corpse. I dunno why I did not immediately register that when we got the little glimpse of this card before. Also poor Karkat. lol.

[shyvioletcat]

ROWAELIN MONTH: DAY 18

~ Aelin and Hawk Rowan ~

Just something silly and sweet for our beloved otp

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The world passed by in a blur, Kasida’s stride eating up distance over the grassy plain. Each hoof beat resounded through Aelin’s body, the fast paced rhythm creating a symphony that only added to the thrill of the ride. Aelin trusted her steed completely, knowing she had the care for both their safety and avoiding unsteady ground. And they were not alone.  

Rowan swooped, his wing brushing her cheek. As much as she loved the gesture, it was distracting, and Aelin almost missed the turn onto the forest path. Bastard, he was trying to distract her. Kasida slowed just a little, her sure footing not faltering as the path was swarmed with vegetation. Aelin assumed Rowan flew above the trees to avoid entanglement in the branches. Their little race was almost over and she hoped she could rely on the thick, overlapping boughs to help her win. 

An obligation free morning had presented itself and tired of courtly nonsense stealing her away from him, Rowan had insisted they flee the palace. And he always complained about her affinity for dramatics when at times he was equally so. He had told her to dress for riding and meet him at the stables while he would sort out the rest. 

Aelin had taken the time to brush and saddle Kasida herself, basking in the simple and ordinary task. Sometimes it was nice to pretend that she didn’t have the weight of an entire kingdom on her shoulders. It had barely been a year since the war had ended, her country was still rebuilding and there was so much to do. Still, she needed to take time for herself or she might go insane. Aelin had Kasida fully tacked when Rowan appeared, a pack on his shoulder and a wide grin on his face. Then he’d told her to meet him by the stream and shifted. 

To get out of the city Aelin had used a small gate built into the outer wall, only for secret royal usage. Rowan had circled above her while she warmed up her steed, the mare impatient to run. When she was ready, Aelin turned Kasida to follow the edge of the Oakwald. And then they were off, Rowan’s screech of approval echoing. He understood her intention, this would be a race.

He gave another such call now, letting Aelin know he was still wth her. She was almost at the stream. With the thick foliage overhead she might just win. It would be hard for him to find a way through without risk to himself. Her fae senses picked up the sound of the stream, the scent of the damp soil. A few more moments and she’d be there. The trees parted, the stream was in view, and then there was a bright flash of light that had the over excited horse shying in surprise. Rowan stood there, leaning against a tree like he hadn’t a care in the world. 

“I win,” he had the gall to say. 

Aelin was nearly panting as she dismounted. Flames simmered at her fingers, the thrill of the ride and the indignation over what her mate had said only adding to the fire. 

“I was here first,” she protested.

Rowan just smirked at her. “I would say otherwise.”

“Of course you would.”

“Because I won,” Rowan reiterated. 

Aelin groaned in frustration, quickly tending to Kasida so she could graze but not wonder off. Then she was storming over to her husband, embers flying in her wake. 

“You cheated,” she accused. “You tried to distract me.”

Rowan dropped the pack to the grassy floor, standing a little straighter, no longer using the tree to take his ease. “I did no such thing.”

This time Aelin growled at him, baring her pointed canines. Rowan just continued to smirk at her. The insufferable, cheating bastard.

“Fireheart, it was only a little race.” All his words did was antagonise her further.

“It’s never just a little race.”

Rowan chuckled softly. “My apologies, milady. I must have forgotten how competitive you are.”

Aelin was right in front of him now, nearly chest to chest. “Memory problems tend to persist in old age.”

Before Aelin could even think of a new argument, Rowan had reached for her shoulders, and spun them so that her back was against the tree. His body crowded around hers, but Aelin was not ready to give in. She just kept looking up at him, defiance all over her face. 

Her mate ignored every ounce of malice she was sending his way, and lent in closer.  “Are you going to waste our alone time talking?”

There was a hand on her waist, and Aelin couldn’t help but arch into the touch. As it rose higher her breathing quickened at it had nothing to do with the exertion from the ride. Rowan moved closer, his nose brushing against Aelin’s in a teasing gesture. She was about to demand he do something more when he finally kissed her. She surrendered to it, loving the privilege of having Rowan so close. They saw each other every day, but finding time to truly be with each other was hard to find some days. 

She couldn’t help herself though, that fire of mischief still burned. Aelin broke the kiss, taking joy in the annoyance that entered Rowan’s green eyes. “And another thing—“

It seemed Rowan had had enough of her antics because he tugged her against him for another kiss, smothering her laughter. They stayed like that until they were both breathless and the only reason they broke apart was to catch it. Rowan’s hands weren’t idle though, they worked on untucking her shirt from her pants, touching the bare skin on her waist. That let Rowan recover and his breathing evened out, but with each insistent sweep across Aelin’s body her breath was hitching. Especially when those hands moved higher.

“Once upon a time I promised the first time I would take you wouldn’t be against a tree,” Rowan murmured onto the skin of her neck. Then he pulled back, watching Aelin’s face as he pressed into her firmer, so she could feel every hard line of his body. “It’s not the first time, is it?”

Aelin shook her head furiously, anticipation getting the better of her. They kept eye contact as she looped her arms around her neck and Rowan's hands slid down to her thighs. Cheating or not, Rowan had a point. She could argue this again later when they had more time. 

Aelin arched into him, inviting him to take more. “I’m waiting, buzzard.”

Rowan laughed and kissed her again, and this time they didn’t stop until they had both unraveled completely.  

~~~~~

Hope you enjoyed this little bit of canon silliness

@rowaelinscourt

[ashmacg]

A [Long-AF, Somewhat MαstυгЬαtorγ] Thought About Shipping

In my admittedly somewhat brief time in fandom being in possession of a decent understanding of shipping, I've seen some behaviors that I find kinda silly.

See, we're all trying to prove our ships of characters to the people who ship said characters in other ways, and with yet other characters, and we're calling each other delusional and such. Bummer, deadass. We have our OTPs and our nTPs (some real whole number n such that we believe in n True Pairings of Soulmates—bc some of us don't focus on just one), and we bicker about them like we are being romantically jealous on the characters' behalves, and in some scenarios sexually intimately jealous on their bewholes, it feels like. Heh. Silly Hoomans.

There's certainly a lot more than just the few sorts of relationships we fight to prove our fav chars have. So I'm gonna tell you who I ship, just for fun (and for examples of shipping differently):

Naruto x Sasuke | romantic/intimate | Kishi forced me to, but I'm also the sort of transfemme who can't not go Full Fujo over them. Also, SNS plays a tragically closeted koto cover of "Through the Fire and Flames" on my heartstrings. I will not explain in detail.

Ino x Sakura | rom/int, poss. 1sided | Sakura may be aloof and clinically-significantly obsessed with Sasuke, but I somehow know Ino pines hard for Sakura and the latter woman responds to that subconsciously. The cutting of hair involving the pair is not insignificant in the grand scheme of shinjuu (it was never just lovers' suicide), and I will die like Deidara on this hill, so beware of getting too close, hm.

SEE ALSO: Ino x Sakura x Karin. Sapphikunoichi heaven, so it is. My favorite craicship.

Sasuke x Sakura | begrudgingly platonic; obsessively & hopelessly rom/int…also extant kiddo | Sasuke will only ever nope out of kissing his wife—also I feel like their marriage is common-law…. And however Sarada came into being, she needs parents, and S + S both understand that based on diametrically opposite lived experiences, and now, thankfully, they're acting on it. That's valid and it's not a terrible decision to make. Can't wait for these two to open their marriage enough to allow them to be thoroughly loved (😏) by the people who always will (❤️; see above). Their mental health will benefit from it and so will Sarada's. Also—say what you will—Sasuke still owes Sakura a helluva lotta kindness in apology for the shit he pulled with a Chidori, a poisoned kunai, and his left eye and genjutsu-avatar's left? arm. Sasuke never convinced me that he was so traumatically psychotic at those times that he couldn't do the minimally decent thing, use his words, and just emphatically decline to her face, but noooo, he just had to go the Violence Against Women route…that motherfµcker chose to behave that way because he didn't care about the ethics of it.

Naruto x Hinata | guiltily platonic; hopelessly rom/int…also extant kiddos | I will always believe that Naruko (as Naruto's outlet for weird feelings about the male gaze, internalized homophobia, and gender) and Hinata should be BFFs or even in a Bimbo x Bookworm situationship. I will also believe that such a ship really should foment some honest-to-queerness Naruko-&-Boruko father-&-son-both-in-drag bonding. Sue me. Canon NH is a study in some of the reasons why cisheteronormative marriage is so toxic.

Ino x Sai | LLM (no, not AI; Loving Lavender Marriage)…also expert queer co-parenting | A high-femme homoflexible lesbian psychiatrist with feminist tendencies and a greygender-dudebro Twink Jason Bourne turned Twink Bob Ross? Yes, please! Sai knows how Ino feels about Sakura and has a genuine smile for it. He's also waiting for Ino and Sakura to grind their flowerful selves into pigments and paint a love story upon the plain white canvas he is. Sorry (not sorry) for putting that visual in your head. Ino & Sai raised a boy in a gender-liberated way and that decision will have lasting positive effects on the Shinobi World.

Ranma x Akane | rom/int | Theirs can only be a sapphic relationship and each of them knows this in her heart of hearts. However, I fear Akane may be the sort of irritable, self-unaware-shewolf of a woman who would nuke it by accidentally saying something mean about Ranma never truly understanding what life's like for cis girls. The love is certainly there and it's strong, but that also means said love is prone to being Uchiha'd by early-90s queer angst.

Ranma x Ryouga | rom/int | Ranma will thus need to fall into Ryouga's loving arms (he wanders into the right position to catch her, that is his fate). Ryouga can never quit Ranma—it isn't possible for him and hasn't been since Ranma spent middle school grabbing Ryouga's buns. Ranma will help Ryouga understand why he'd so much rather have Ranma's curse than his own. Being nearly eaten and getting rained out of his clothes comprise only part of Ryouga's post-Jusenkyou hell—the envy from knowing there's an MtF curse available lives in his head rent-&-utilities-&-HOA-fee-free, but he will not address it yet, and it seems to cause explosively powerful depression.

Ranma x Kuno | classification uncertain | Kuno figures out who exactly Ranma is…but it changes nothing. They consensually and enthusiastically blow off steam by making sweet Martial Arts Domestic Violence to each other. Kuno's hypertraditionalist Samurai pomp & Japanese circumstance are obvs a challenge, and Ranma Saotome accepts!

Taki X Mitsuha | rom/int | ostensibly cis4cis, but I feel like if they split the rest of Mitsuha's kuchikamizake it would dissolve that solidly normative ship into a genderfluid T4T ship and I think they'd both say afterwards that Musubi had done them a solid. I trust Musubi as a matchmaker and cannot fully quantify why.

Yatora x Yuka-chan | intensely platonic with major rom/int potential | I really hope these two stitch and paint themselves into the same corner, and then make the best of it as only two AMAB queer creatives who spontaneously go to an oceanside biz hotel to make art can. Also—Yuka's deadname does include "dragon" in its meaning, which would make these two a Tiger-Dragon pair, which reminds me of Toradora.

Violet x Amy (aka Isabella) | platonic; rom/int | obvs one-sided, and I like it that way. AroAceAgen Violet Evergarden makes a one-sided quasi-sapphic (canonically sapphic for Amy, according to a quote by her in the LNs) romantic relationship as beautiful as such a ship can possibly be.

Nagisa x Chinatsu | rom/int; platonic | this sapphic relationship will always be platonic for Chinatsu, and as it should be. Nagisa teaches a masterclass in unconditional romantic love and I'm here for it with my textbook and notebook at the ready.

Hina x Ayame | rom/int, but I'll grudgingly accept intensely platonic | After getting her heart broken like that, Hina really needs someone who will stop at nothing to protect her heart. Enter: Ayame, who needs to understand that she's ensnared in comphet. She deserves to learn what romance really feels like, and I am hoping against hope that Hina fills that role to offer Ayame the best possible closure to her guilt. No, I don't think Ayame did Hina wrong setting up the scenario w/ Taiki. Ayame simply made a mistake from having too little info, and wanted Hina to be happy. That doesn't fit my definition of wrongdoing in the slightest.

Nagisa x Ayame | rom/int | I wouldn't mind Nagisa finding her own happiness while showing Ayame the ropes of being WLW. I wouldn't mind that at all. I'll write a fic about it if I have to.

And the moral of the story is work

that you can also enjoy shipping characters in non-ideal ways because broken things can be beautiful for being that way, and if they're not beautiful, they can still be highly meaningful, which can have its own independent beauty.

Antishipping is overrated.

It's also that you can ship a character with more than one other person and do that in whatever ways you like. Polyamory is a thing. Affairs/cheating is a thing—but don't get mad about it breaking trust and being inherently violent to the betrayed spouse and thus an emanation of some kind of unjustice, think about what it really means for the characters. Think about the emotional reasons people might create a toxic scenario and don't just immediately chalk it up to societal factors and entitlement and such. Try to look at what people want for themselves deep down, and see the sad, terrible beauty in even an awful situation arising from a tragic attempt to find more happiness in our broken world.

OTPs and Happily Ever Afters are overrated.

[dangermousie]

I love how our fangirl is all "fifth older brother, try my stew," "fifth older brother, you are so hot can I cling" etc etc etc and you'd think she's the usual naive spoiled princess. And then she sees his mansion on fire, the guards made corpses, and a bunch of armored assassins waiting for him to come out of the flames. AND SHE BUSTS OUT A SLINGSHOTS WITH SCORPIONS:

And then starts slitting throats more efficiently than any hired killer.

But of course she's outnumbered and while good, she can't take on a squad alone. And she's about to be killed, she's still freaking out not about herself but Zhan Beiye.

HELLOOOOOO THE CONSUMMATE KILLER IS HEREEEEEE! This is such an unabashedly shoujo entrance, complete with shooting angles and his own wind machine. I am with fangirl, stanning in open glee.

They are surrounded by killers yet take time out for this and I adore the fact! He's death on very very long legs but he refuses to yank his hand out of hers strongly enough. Heh.

Omg ahahhaha

And then he proceeds to cutting through the entire squad like wheat. And you know, he's found himself a right woman because I swear she's swooning harder with each kill.

What I really loved in this scene is his face as she indignantly rushes to his defense. Because it is so so clear that long before he realized he was in love with her, he utterly was. I mean - just look at his face - he's had so many family members and others betray him, to have someone indignant on his behalf (and someone of equal rank, and a beautiful woman, not one of the soldiers who follows him) must be vvvv soothing.

I love this bit...

My OTP, ladies and gentlemen.

[crescentpaws]

btw sorry if I’m sending in too many, feel free to leave some out

for the otp ask game: 1, 3, 12, 13, 22, 25, 27, 29, 34, 36, 48, 51, 58

thanks

replacing the ones i’ve already answered with the number next to it 👍 bc i need to get the brainrot out there

(all under cut bc it’s long & i don’t want to annoy people)

1. Who would end a heated argument by defending their actions with 'because I love you!' ?

depends on what era they’re in i think…. if it’s pre-pyrokinesis ban i think it’d be bronte yelling that, but present day/neverseen era it’d more likely be fintan

(3) 2. What would they do if the other woke in a manic state after a nightmare?

i imagine fintan as being someone who has nightmares often. which is part of the reason he has trouble sleeping. he’s always had awful dreams about the everblaze accident that led to the pyrokinesis ban, but at least those got slightly less intense over time. i think now he would have additional nightmares about his memory break though. and he’s just kinda unstable in general so who knows what kind of fucked up scenarios his unconscious mind can produce. sometimes he’ll just wake up with a start, realize it was just a dream, and compose himself fairly quickly, but other times he’ll end up rocking back and forth hugging his knees and hyperventilating (he probably also occasionally hears the voices of people he’s killed. which, i mean. karma.). i think physical comfort is most important here though, because his mind might be too panicked to focus on actual words being said. i think the two of them are better at showing affection this way anyway. words can be awkward & frustrating. i imagine bronte in this scenario just holding fintan tightly until he calms down a bit, rubbing his back & gently running his fingers through his hair. maybe a forehead kiss. he might mumble some words of comfort once the hyperventilating dies down. though sometimes fintan’s panic/breakdown will be so great that the only way to snap him out of it is to lightly inflict on him 💀 he is a bit fucked up in the head i think sophie might need to come heal him again.

but then there’s also the very likely scenario that fintan will wake up flinging sparks & flames everywhere, so sometimes bronte has to quickly scramble out of the bed to avoid being burned. & he cannot touch him if that happens. in that scenario he has to hope that the words of comfort will snap fintan out of it quickly. & hope that he doesn’t catch anything on fire because fintan we just bought this blanket please don’t end up burning it like you did with the previous one last week.

& bronte has nightmares less often but fintan has learned to comfort him in similar ways (at least he isn’t a pyrokinetic)

(12) 11. Do either try to hide their emotions if upset? Can the other still tell?

yes and yes. they know each other too well to be able to hide their emotions from one another. doesn’t mean they won’t try though.

13. Who's the bigger tease?

fintan for SURE

(22) 23. Who's more likely to convince the other to stay in bed come morning?

probably fintan? i imagine bronte as someone who wakes up early in the morning (even if he doesn’t have work to do. but he usually does because he’s kind of a workaholic i think.) and fintan as someone who stays up the whole night, so fintan would probably still be tired in bed wanting the warmth of another person beside him (he does wake up early if he has important neverseen stuff to do though). & if you’re sleeping in a bed with a pyrokinetic it’s all too easy to let them convince you to lay down for a few more minutes because mmmm warm cozy.

25. Do they have any hobbies they share?

they would both be book nerds i think…. they like reading & discussing literature & stuff. i think they’d also be good at debating. & public speaking too.

sometimes bronte might come out & help fintan with his garden if he’s feeling nice

27. Who is the light weight that needs to be taken care of after a party?

honestly idrk. i don’t think either of them would be lightweights but fintan would probably drink more irresponsibly (especially after the pyrokinesis ban. man was going through it.)

29. Who is more likely to jump in an elevator? Who freaks out?

i think fintan would just to freak bronte out. but idk how many elevators they have in the lost cities. if they ever went to the forbidden cities together though he would definitely do this. ‘stop that, you know how faulty these human contraptions can be.’ ‘if it does fall we can just levitate, it’s fine.’ ‘???’

34. Who's more likely to tell a dirty joke or story to make the other blush?

also fintan. making bronte blush is his favorite pastime (other than arson)

36. Who's more likely to fire up the stove at 2am because the other woke up in the middle of the night hungry?

neither of them tbh. the convo would just be like ‘hmmm. i’m kinda hungry’ ‘go make some food then’ ‘will you make it for me’ ‘no *goes back to sleep*’ i think fintan would be worse at using the stove though. he is too used to using his ability to heat things and doesn’t know how to work it properly

48. Who's the better driver?

well considering they’re both elves i’d assume they’re both pretty bad at driving… but fintan might be slightly better because he’s probably spent more time in the (modern) forbidden cities. but at the same time he might run a few people over on purpose.

51. What's a non verbal way they say I love you?

basically any soft touches, caresses, etc. bronte will sometimes trace his fingers along the burn scars on fintan’s back, which to fintan is like. the most intimate thing ever 💀 & fintan might kiss the tense spot under bronte’s ribs where he keeps his emotions balled up. whatever. they suck and i hate them.

58. Who's more likely to hold a grudge after an argument?

both of them. though i think fintan is more likely to hold his grudges for longer

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Interview with Jessica DiCicco, voice of Flame Princess, from The Art of Ooo (circa season 6)

Transcript under the cut!

Jessica DiCicco, voice of Flame Princess, on Finn and Flame Princess's relationship: Finn and Flame Princess started off with a bang, that's for sure. There was an immediate attraction, and they've had some very profound moments. Even if their relationship seemed rocky at times, they have been getting to know each other's flaws and imperfections, and building the foundation for what could potentially be an epic love story—The Notebook-style! Through their ups and downs, I think their feelings for each other were true and undeniable. It's possible they just need to grow as individuals for a little bit before they can become a strong, solid couple. We saw glimpses of their potential, and it's safe to say the seeds for a strong love story have been planted. OTP. I also think there's a way they could be together without Finn having to foil-burritofy himself. In "The Red Throne," we saw that her handmaid had poisoned Flame Princess, resulting in Finn being able to touch her without getting burned. I think this was foreshadowing that there could be a way Flame Princess can learn to manage her power, and ultimately be able to interact with others without burning them. I don't think Flame Princess has found the place she can call home, or at least the place where she's happiest and most comfortable. We've only seen her ruling the Fire Kingdom once, where she was poisoned by her handmaid, had to fight her father, then lock him up, not to mention how incredibly bored she looked sitting on the throne all day, Zombie-eyed… so I'm not sure if the Fire Kingdom is her final destination. After all, she did spend her whole life locked up in a lantern; it's possible that she needs to get out, go on adventures, explore the world, and to get to know herself. As far as things with Finn, timing is everything; maybe after they each get a little more life experience they can explore their relationship again. I don't think it's over between them—perhaps it's just begun.

On Flame Princess's development as a character: Having been locked up in a lantern for her whole life until only recently, Flame Princess is playing catch-up. She has never had the chance to interact with others, experience love, explore her own emotions, and just be a regular teen. With the help of Princess Bubblegum, she is starting to learn about her power, she's starting to pay attention to her fiery emotions, and is now aware of exploring her power to its full potential. This is an exciting time in Flame Princess's life—she is a strong, independent young lady who tries her best to do what she thinks is right. Nobody's perfect, she definitely has her issues, but she's doing her best and working with what she's got.

On being part of the Adventure Time production: The excitement surrounding Adventure Time is palpable, and it's incredible to be part of a show that has struck a chord with so many people. I especially love the show's unpredictability and the dynamic characters that call the Land of Ooo home. Working on this show is awesome.

[arkiwii]

for the ask game: 8 (a quote that means a lot to you), 1 (the moment you started shipping your otp), and 17 (a worldbuilding aspect you have the greatest admiration for)

Fandom (8)

I can't just not quote my favorite quote from NoriZC's scrappaper collection on Saria and Silence's arts; "Because grass and rocks always complement each other over time." It's just beautiful, simple, it's peak, I love it. But it's not in the game or canon so let's throw it away

I really like Frostnova's song, Lullaby - and my favorite quote in this song is "In your dream, in your dream, are you seeing formidable adventures? How will you grow up, little one? Who will protect you?" (Unofficial translation but I like the wording better) It just. Speaks to me to a level I can't imagine. The fear of growing up, to be alone, to have to face the world and life by yourself

And if we don't count songs, a quote I LOVE from Reed's module's story: "Ever since, the fire never truly went out. It burned within (their) eyes, inside (their) heart, in the night of every festivity. [...] Slowly, (they) became used to the heat, to the scorching that stabbed through (their) body with each breath. (They) believed this undying flame would be with (them) for life, even chasing (them) in death. Until (they) received this present. (They) realizes, and it startles (them). So there were people who'd still try to put water on these raging flames." (I they/them Reed, apologizes) It's just beautiful I think, the metaphor of the fire as their pain, and people who cares about them, trying to put it out. It's beautiful

Fandom (1)

OK THIS IS FUN BECAUSE. The answer is before I ever started the game. A friend of mine showed me some characters, specifically Liberi, because they know I love birds SO MUCH. And they showed me Silence, I immediately fell in love with her design. So they told me a bit more about her, mostly how she had a child and was incredibly divorced from Saria. The thing is. I thought it was canon. Like that they REALLY were divorced, canonically. I simply got a lot of affection for these characters and aimed to get them in game, all together.

But if we speak about when I really really started to get into it, my very first ship fanart of Sariasil was done in March 19th this year, so like a month or two after I started the game? And oh god I never stopped drawing them since then

If anyone wonders, this is the first art I drew of them, I never posted it as it was done before creating this blog. Notice how my artstyle changed AHAH

Fandom (17)

Everything. No seriously, how am I supposed to pick only one.

There's many aspects I love but it's just, how all of them just answer to each other, how this world lives, outside of the main story, how everything is linked together and how the world move. I admire this as someone who tries to build a world for a story.

But if I have to pick one, I'd say the political stuff behind each faction. I suck at politics, so I admire this a lot. Arknights has been a huge inspiration for my own project, and I started to think more about politics in my own universe. Just like what I said above, each has consequences, each has influence, and that's how this world lives.

And most of all, each artist behind have their own part, they work together and create this world together, and that's beautiful to me

[kingofdinosaurs]

hmmmm labrys

favorite thing about them: i like that she's an optimist because it's genuinely earned. like she went through the fire and flames for that optimism she deserves to be cheerful. she had to fight for that shit and her outlook remains positive anyway

least favorite thing about them: not her fault but it is aggravating that she's like. probably the Spinoff Warrior who gets the most attention from people who don't bother to actually like play p4a like your understanding is surface level and you are missing out on the experience

favorite line: i think it's cute when they bring up the student council thing again i really like her winquote with mitsuru in vanilla p4a. she would be such a good student council president at gekkoukan...

brOTP: her and aigis! their family thing is so sweet to me like they thought they'd lost all their sisters but they found each other... all is not lost

OTP: HER AND TEDDIE!!! they're sooooo cute in arena I'm a sucker for their silly lady and knight dynamic. also chie/labrys/yukiko i think chie especially has such an underappreciated relationship with her

nOTP: i just cannot get behind sho/labrys it smacks of "girlfriend who's there to fix boyfriend" and like. labrys isn't even fixed herself?! it's been 2 days. neither of them are ready for that and doing that to them feels mean

random headcanon: she's got an integrated usb port we already know this i think. but i think she also has a dvd player.

unpopular opinion: everybody has got to play this damn fighting game visual novel nowwwww

song i associate with them: honestly i just have got to give it to spirited girl everyone go listen to spirited girl it's such a good little song

favourite picture of them: no notes i just like this one it's nice

[breezypunk]

17 for the bbs???? ♥

Thank you! <3

From the soft otp prompt.

17- Write about your ship sharing hot drinks together.

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Goro watched on as he saw Vaughn inching closer and closer to the fire, any closer and he'd be sitting directly in it. It was cold in the badlands, all the Aldecaldos were bundled in their winter best. Vaughn absolutely hated it, realizing the colder it got, the worse he felt.

He held his hands up near the flames to try to warm them. His hands always froze up the most, and his nose was practically numb, and before he could stick his nose in the flames, Goro sped walked over and plopped down next to him, and mug in his hand that was pipping hot and steaming.

"You could probably use this." He held the cup out for Vaughn to take, but Vaughn kept his focus on the fire. "V?"

"Huh? Sorry.. I guess the cold wind is really getting to me.. thank you." He gently grabbed the mug from Goro's gloved hands and held it close to his chest, letting the steam hit his nose.

Goro watched him with interest, his lips were shivering, his eyes were clenched shut, but the moment the steam hit his face, he became more at ease. Goro always knew Vaughn was dramatic, it couldn't have been less than 55 degrees, maybe even 60, but Goro also knew it was a good opportunity to scoot closer to his lover, putting an arm around his backside and hoping his shivering would let up some.

"It is meant to drink you know." Goro spoke up.

"Do you even know what it is?" Vaughn side eyed Goro, responding in almost a chuckle. Vaughn got his answer when Goro didn't say anything. It was always funny to see how clueless Goro was when it came to anything food or drink related from the city. "It's hot chocolate."

"It looks like liquid dirt.. what are those white things?" Goro pointed his finger at the little white floaties sticking to the side of the mug, Vaughn couldn't help but bust out laughing.

"You've never seen marshmallows before? I thought you were a nomad."

"Those are marshmallows? Please, say no more, V." Goro waved his hand away and looked around camp, so many people had mugs in their hands, every sip of their drink they took made it look like they were in heaven.

"Here, try some. I find it hard to believe you've never had this. Not even in Japan?" Vaughn started lifting the mug up to Goro's mouth, his fingers sliding through the handle effortlessly, while his other hand lay smoothly on Goro's thigh.

Goro's head leaned back, he looked at Vaughn with squinted eyes. "No.. never. It was not something I sought out."

"You can't run from your problems anymore, just take a sip." Vaughn put the mug directly to Goro's lips.

"I can get up and walk away, you know?" Slowly, Goro moved his face closer to the mug, sighing and rolling his eyes before partially opening his mouth.

"I'd never let you, see where my hand is?" The grip on Goro's thigh got tighter, a tiny grunt escaping his mouth before he finally opened his mouth more and took a small sip.

The remnants of the liquid were traced along Goro's mustache, an adorable moment Vaughn wished he could have captured through photography.

"Well?" Vaughn asked, waiting for Goro's lecture about how awful it was.

"It is.... not terrible. I suppose I can see why people drink it when it is cold outside."

"Not the answer I was expecting, but I'll take it. C'mere you got some on your face." Vaughn took his thumb and wiped the chocolate drink off of him, before caressing his cheek with his other thumb. He leaned in and kissed Goro lazily before burying his head in the nape of his neck, letting the warmth of his lover take away any remaining shivers he had.

"You want more?" Vaughn asked, eyes unintentionally shutting, the relaxation setting in.

"No.."

"You hate it don't you?"

"Yes, V."

Both burst out laughing, Vaughn set the mug on the side of him, instead focusing on Goro's warmth and the fire in front of them.

One step at a time.

[land-sh]

Hiiiii :) I love you and your blog. 💕💕💕 You're very kind and just generally an amazing person. Also, I hope you don't mind me sending you these asks, I want to get to know you better because you seem so cool!! :)

Question #2

Favourite BoB episode and why?

Oh my God. You have no idea how much I appreciate these words; they make me so happy 🥹. Please, you're making me blush, but you're the amazing person. 🙈

I don't mind at all; ask me anything, let's talk about whatever you want. I also want to get to know you better.

My favorite episode is "The Breaking Point," solely because in this episode I began to focus on Speirs through Lip's eyes, and in that instant in which Ron is running through enemy fire back and forth, and Lip sees him with a huge smile (I was Lip), I could realize how much I liked Ron—sweet, crazy, and troubled dork.

The church scene sparked the Speirton flame, and that was it. It was in this episode that I realized I truly loved Band of Brothers and needed more of the fandom and more of my new OTP.

Thank you so much for these questions; I'll hit your inbox as well soon. 😉