#spring of ingo

[spr-ingo]

The prompts are in and our list has been finalized! As per our guidelines, any participants are free to interpret the prompts as they see fit, but if anything is unclear or you'd like a little more direction, we've got a handy guide below the cut!

February: Duty/Work. This week is themed around the job-- as Subway Boss, Warden, or anything that suits your vision!

(On the) Job Training: What did it take for Ingo to get where he is? Was it fun? Difficult? Is he trying to learn the ropes for a second time?

Team Track: It's very interesting to see a person coordinate and work so closely with their sibling well into adulthood. How do the twins work together? What's their favorite part? Does it ever get annoying-- on purpose, or just by way of how tight knit they are?

Accommodation: Are there any daily challenges that Ingo needs help with? What does it take to communicate with lips that won't emote? Does he have any injuries or conditions that he needs to keep on top of to stay in working order?

Foreign Travel: The Subway Boss has been all over Unova, and the Warden knows his way around the Hisui, but where else has he been? Did he see anything interesting, or meet new people and Pokemon?

Workplace Injury: Even the best safety measures can't prevent every injury. Has Ingo ever been injured on the job? Had to tend to someone else?

Station Master: What's a trainer without their team? Whether or not it's a Pokemon he trains or handles, show us a Pokemon you associate with Ingo!

Emergency Exit: It's important to know where your entry and exit points are; be it a mechanical failure, cave in, or routine evacuation drill, show or tell us about a time escape was the only option.

March: Off-Duty/Home. This week, it's time for a break! Whether home is Unova or Hisui, it's time to settle in and rest.

RXR: Not a railroad crossing, but rest and relaxation! What's the best way to make use of time off the clock? IS there time off the clock, or is work never ending?

Maintenance: It's best to leave work at work, but sometimes it comes home with you. What needs to happen to keep this a well oiled machine? Alternately, what might a sick day look like?

Diversion: Some people breed Pokemon and some attend musicals. What kind of hobbies does Ingo keep? Any particularly notable interests (apart from the obvious)?

No Legendaries on the Train: This couldn't go any earlier, or we'd be breaking the rules. Does Ingo have any ties to or friendships with a legendary or mythical Pokemon? Maybe you associate him with one? What's the story there?

:3 : Everybody smile!

Dining Car: Whether it's unique preferences, sensitivities or preparation, everybody has opinions where food is concerned. What are some of Ingo's?

Familiar Tracks: Unova is a region with a deep history and culture, and Hisui is set in its own ways. Does Ingo observe any traditions? Hold any cultural beliefs?

April: Truth & Ideals. This week is about history and aspiration!

Admission: How, exactly, did Ingo end up in Hisui? Whether you ascribe to his version of events or what the art book seems to imply, there's a story there, so what is it?

Rookie: What was life like before assuming his job? Was his role something he strove toward, or fortunate happenstance?

Branching Line: We have a very good idea what one member of Ingo's family is like, but apart from Emmet, who else is there? Familiar faces? Someone we've never seen? Is there anything interesting in the twins' family tree?

Pearl Clan: The Pearl Clan took Ingo in, but then what? Under what circumstances? Are they happy to have an outside perspective, or are those rough tracks to travel?

Ghost Train: There are ghosts in Ingo's past, both literal and figurative. Does anything continue to haunt him?

Historical Accuracy: We've seen traces of Hisui in modern day Sinnoh, so let's crack open a history book. How, if at all, is Warden Ingo remembered?

Everything Changes: Things won't be the same when (or if) Ingo finally gets home, but that's not always a bad thing. Show us that different doesn't mean worse.

May: Dream World. This week is about what we won't see on screen, so make sure your imagination is in high gear!

Off-Script: We've gotten a peek into a world where Ingo didn't wind up in Hisui, so let's explore that idea. Whether he disappeared and wound up somewhere else, or stayed safely in Unova, what else do you suppose could have happened?

Fresh Coat of Paint: It's well established how attached Ingo is to his coat, but let's give it a break of its own. Whether it's for fashion, fun or function, it's time to play dress up!

Alternator/X-ing: Do you have an AU or crossover you'd like to tell us about? A favorite you want to dip into? Now's the time!

Mirror Image: Maybe things got a little too intense yesterday-- now we're looking at two of the same person! Is Ingo interacting with a past or future version of himself? An alternate universe counterpart? Give us a peek into how it goes!

Train of Thought: Do you have any headcanons you want to share? If there's nothing in particular, then tell us a little bit about how you view Ingo. No two individuals-- or their thoughts-- are exactly identical, after all!

Union Station: It's a big world out there, with an impossible amount of interesting people! Who's someone you'd like to introduce Ingo to? Maybe it's an unlikely friendship or rivalry?

A Higher State: Where do we go from here? Whether it's what you think is most realistic, compelling, or what you personally want to see, give us an ending!

Thank you to everybody who submitted prompt suggestions! While they might not appear verbatim, we've tried to carry the spirit in the list above!

[critterbitter]

Note: I already have a queue lined up, but this would help give insight on what to feed you guys next week. Like prepping birdseed for pidgeys in a park!

(Have fun submas takes? Hot head cannons? Criminal thoughts that are begging to be released into the chasm of my canvas?

Feel free to scream them here! I am Listening.)

Link to submas masterpost btw!

[thatonesubwaypenguin]

I went for a ride at an old train station that I visited today! Of course, I brought the boys along with me for the trip! 😊

A diesel locomotive was used to pull the cars along the tracks. I read that they would sometimes switch between diesel and steam locomotives but it looked like they went with diesel for today.

The route was very scenic and I got to see the autumn colors of the forests and hills in the area! 🍁 I had a lot of fun on this trip and I would love to come back take the other train routes that the station had to offer!

I found this cool patch at the gift shop! I thought it would be fun to take a picture of the boys standing next to it!

[archersxartxblog]

Warden twins

you go to the hot springs just passed the Pearl clan settlement and just see this.

[kreyaneven]

| WIP |

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Late but I’m working on some bunmas Easter art ( ⌯᷄ ·̫ ⌯᷅ก ). But I have exams tomorrow so I’m going to finish it up after I’m done with all of my exams ( ･ᴗ･̥̥̥ ).

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[onestepbackwards]

Update on the computer situation!

So, my laptop’s battery was beginning to swell apparently. Carefully had disposed of it as it was a hazard.

However, the laptop still didn’t turn on. Got some help from a friend in IT, and after some tests they more or less confirmed the motherboard was dead.

So, the plan is to salvage my hard drive, and just move forward to build a desktop. Something I had wanted to do for a while. My laptop could only carry me so far. (Though I’m still pretty upset it died ;w; I did everything on it...)

Until then, I may be opening comms, and a kofi or patreon. I’ll still be writing my personal fics I have started, no worries. Any extra money I get will probably go towards building the pc. Anything helps at this point!

I can still write on my phone and Ipad (though both are very old...)

So please forgive me in advance if updates on fics and answering asks are a bit slow. Thank you for understanding 💜

[therunwayarchive]

Ingo Sliwinski for Vetements, Spring 2022

[bellsartblog]

Sept-ingo day 14: Hisui with ingo and akari. Ingo was in one of his day-off from his warden business maybe :))) he was invited by akari to fable spring maybe :)))

I have always love the unruly and chaotic nature of the rural/ country side but in those place also have this kind of melancholic feelings, you know.

[a-ring-over-troubled-ding]

Spring of Ingo Day 17: Branching Line

One of the first stories I came up with for this fandom, but never actually tackled, dealt in the fact that anime-verse Iris has an Excadrill that doesn't listen to her for quite some time. That always seemed promising.

[incaseofart]

For @spr-ingo Spring of Ingo event, Branching Line. More an aesthetic piece than anything else but the image was quite strong in my mind!!!

[spr-ingo]

As May approaches, so does our last branch of the Spring of Ingo. Our final theme is "Dream World" and our prompts include:

Off-script

Fresh Coat of Paint

Alternator | X-ing

Mirror Image

Train of Thought

Union Station

A Higher State

If you need a refresher, please consult our master post, but remember that there's no need to stick to our interpretation if your vision differs!

As a reminder, please @ this blog, spr-ingo, if you'd like your work to be reblogged here! The tags #springo and #Spring of Ingo are for organizational and archival purposes, at this point, and the mod won't be checking them during this time.

We appreciate those who have put in the time and effort to participate, and hope everyone has been enjoying the ride!

[leggerefiore]

cw: sawsbuck ingo, pokehybrid au, short,

pairing: Ingo/Reader

Every season spent with your Sawsbuck hybrid boyfriend could easily prove to be an interesting one. Summer brought with it verdant leaves growing atop large antlers that made such lovely tea when dried and brewed. It was a pleasant treat to share with any kind of dish… Well, Ingo's certainly was. A linger bitter, herbal flavour that also was a lovely drink for a minor cold. He always seemed flustered when you complimented his leaves.

The autumn brought an array of colours and the need to sweep up after them. A beautiful sight, but a big mess. At least the developing fluff was nice to nuzzle into and nap against. Winter came with the complete loss of leaves and shedding of antlers. The massive fluff at least made up for the sad loss. Spring thus renewed the cycle as the antlers began to regrow, and flowers began to swell into a blossom.

Of course, there was one piece of this cycle that fascinated you the most. The fallen antlers mostly came in the earliest months of the year and often were difficult to find. Ingo naturally was a bit embarrassed by his sudden urge to knock off his antlers and disappeared off into the forest to do so. You had found yourself enamoured with the idea of going out to collect them. Many people did, after all. It was just a thing to do when you were hiking. However, you specifically wanted some of Ingo's own. The idea of having some random Sawsbuck's antlers felt a bit odd, and your boyfriend would likely feel a bit jealous or confused.

This led to you following the deer man out into the woods when he took off one late February afternoon and watched as he found a tree and began to rub his antlers against the bark. His face broke its usual stoicism as it twisted in a rare frustration. His brows narrowed, and his lips pursed. It was clear that the feeling was not something overly pleasant. Eventually, though, a good knock saw the left on free itself and fall onto the dirt below. Ingo let out a sigh when it fell. Again, he returned to the task, determined to remove the right. It, too, fell. He then backed away and ran back off into the woods, do to whatever he preferred to do around this time of year. You crept over and picked up the discarded antlers with intrigue.

They felt similar to a smooth, petrified wood. Hard and inmalleable yet clearly something earthly. A slight scent even drifted from them. You hummed as you took your prizes back home, debating just what to do with them. Hanging them up seemed like an interesting possibility, but the way it would mix with a room's decor would play a part. Just as you pondered it more and more, a fun thought crossed your mind.

~

Ingo felt exhausted as he trotted back to your home after having a nap in some distant field. Winter was just a tiring season. He always thought. His body clearly entered some state of reservation, while he became less inclined to aggression and general movement. Spring, however, was soon to come, and with it would bring more exhaustion as the blooms on his antlers began. This would not fare well with his work. He already felt flustered enough, having to take off to regain himself. His body tormented him even worse by giving him a late shedding this year. The relief of finally doing so was not something to be understated, of course.

He rubbed his eyes as he opened the door and announced his presence. With no reply, he blinked. Were you asleep? Entering properly, he carefully crept through the home so as not to disturb you. The soft taps of his hooves upon the hard floor came to a sudden stop. Stepping near the living room, he spied a distressing shape within the dimness of the room.

Antlers sprang out from someone's head as they sat facing the television screen. Ingo held his breath. An… intruder? It certainly did not seem to be Emmet as he had just left his younger twin not that long ago. Carefully moving in, he tried to wonder his next course of action. Without antlers of his own, he would not put up too good of a fight against another Sawsbuck hybrid. He finally entered the room and nearly screamed when the person turned to face him.

“Oh, hey, Ingo!” Your voice startled him more than anything, “I was wondering if you had got lost or something.” You faced him, clearly still yourself, but with antlers on your head. The dim light made it impossible for him to tell how you had them on your head, but he fought back another scream when you casually slid them off. “Look what I made,” you approached him, “I followed you out today and took your antlers. I hope you don't mind.” Ingo blinked.

“P-pardon?” he replied. You stepped towards a wall. The light was flicked on, and he understood. A headband. You had made a headband. “Oh, bravo!” he almost found himself clapping. It was quite creative. “You could have simply asked for my antlers,” he gave a normal reply after calming down, “There was no need for you to venture out in this cold, dearest.” Though, he did find it a bit strange. Perhaps it was from his perspective of having antlers naturally at play. You gave a small laugh and smiled.

“You looked so startled,” you finally told him. Ingo felt his cheeks flush. Had he? His heightened heartbeat certainly confirmed that claim.

“… All I saw was another being with antlers on our couch,” he explained, “Would you not be distressed if you saw another Sawsbuck hybrid in your home?” You thought on it for a moment before nodding.

~

“Hey, Ingo?”

“Yes?”

“When your antlers regrow, will you battle me?”

Ingo felt even more exhausted suddenly.

[that-one-i-think]

I got pokemon arceus for Christmas and I finished it today (cause i have no life) AND I HAVE A FANFIC IDEA (featuring several headcannons) Part 1

Ingo and Dawn are back in the main timeline with only a year having passed in the present while 2 years has passed for Dawn and 7 for Ingo. Due to timey wimey stuff, neither physically aged but all things like hair growth, tattoos, and scars stayed. Due to being unable to find Dawns mom, Ingo is her legal guardian since he was taking care of her (and the kid wardens) in the past.

Ingo and Emmett reunite, and it is very sweet, and Emmett welcomes his new niece. Everything seems to be going well, except Ingo is hiding a lot. After regaining his memories from Uxie, Ingo was able to make his own identity from being a twin while Emmet was not, so he hides all changes. Ingo hides the fact he grew put his hair, his new muscles, his various scars, and his clan tattoo under his uniform, and it goes pretty great. Two are practically inseparable except whenever Ingo and Dawn go put to give their Alpha pokemon and Lady Sneasler some nature time. (She upgraded her child to be a warden)

Well, it goes really well until a space-time rift appears in the middle of Nimbasa and Ingo springs into action and defeats it. Dodging like a young pro and not a 33 year old train conductor and things slowly start falling apart, especially when Emmet follows Dawn and Ingo to see his brother rock climbing with his hat off and non-buzzed hair gleaming. Emmet doesn't like the change.

It gets even worse when another space-time rift opens up and out falls, not a pokemon, but Adaman and Irida. Both of whom are incredibly happy to see Ingo, friends that aren't also Emmets... Adaman and Irida and set up near the professors lab as to study and to make sure they're aren't too overwhelmed and Ingo takes more days off a week to go see and help them, making Emmet anxious. Cause Emmet doesn't really have people outside of Ingo other than Elesa

Emmet and Elesa meet Adaman and Irida, and are surprised with how close they are to him and that is how they find out about Ingos job in the past and that Irida was his boss. Eventually, as more and more space-time rifts appear, the group decides to travel through Unova to figure out how to stop it, with Adaman and Irida choosing to take part in the gym challenge.

I have more ideas for this, non of then are coherent though.

[1863-project]

Based on how long the education to become a station master and/or drive trains, how old would you say Ingo and Emmet are?

Hi, anon!

I generally put them in their 30s based on their career status and how their models look in-game. If you notice, they don't have visible signs of aging, but you'll see them on characters who are a bit older, like Looker (and even Maxie).*

If you look at the two of them here in Masters, you can see they have decently young faces.

If you look at Looker and Maxie, who are a bit older, you can see signs of aging starting to appear on their faces.

Another good example is Kabu, who is finally joining Masters next month.

People can also rise to prominence at younger ages in the Pokemon universe (after all, Iris became champion at a rather young age, Poppy is in the Paldean E4, and Tate and Liza and Allister are Gym Leaders). So it wouldn't be out of the ordinary for Ingo and Emmet to be in their position at their age in-universe.

Short answer is I tend to place them in their 30s, around 34-35-ish. They're not spring chickens but they're not "old" by any means. Your 30s are still quite young. They're kind of like your 20s but with more money and awareness.

*(I'm not counting Larry here. I suspect he's in his 40s but for all we know he could be prematurely aging from constant stress and overwork.)

[bellafragolina]

Can i have a cute warden ingo with his S/o havign a nice bath together? Idk if in the alabaster iceland or idk beach or in a lake? Up to you something cute man needs to have a good time and relax hahaha

Relaxing bath time coming up on your left!!

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��Just relax,” he murmured into your temple, carefully cupping hot water to pour down your back, “I’m right here. I’ll take care of everything.”

Endless days and nights alike stretched you far thinner than Ingo would prefer. He understood your need to get things done as soon as possible, as he was as desperate to go home as you were, yet he feared you would stall, you would break, overrunning yourself without proper maintenance in between. So, using the soft voice and softer smile he knew you were so weak to, he invited you here.

The hot springs held everything you needed to finally, properly relax. The water’s temperature sapped away at any stiffness still clinging to your sore muscles, and particularly stubborn knots easily folded beneath the firm caress of Ingo’s calloused hands. You could melt into goo like a Goomy, but Ingo kept you together, huddled into his lap to kiss and to hold and to caress.

You needed this. Even with the distraction of work, of dangerous Pokémon threatening to tear you to mere ribbons, you missed this. Ingo was like a beacon in the darkness, a comforting fire to curl up next and feel seep into your weary bones. He was as tired as you were, wrung dry by the harsh environment you lived in, but he was home.

Ingo’s hands lifted from where they rolled into your hips when you twisted. You turned slowly, water splashing in gentle waves around you, until you were settled back into his lap, this time facing him. Ingo voiced no qualms with the new position, merely wrapping his arms around you as he peppered careful kisses into your hairline.

“I love you.” You whispered, barely audible over the sounds of the world moving around you.

“I love you.” Ingo said right back, a certain kind of insistence threading into his voice. His kisses became harder, lingering on your skin for moments too long. You tilted your head back in silent question. “I love you very much. Please. . . don’t leave.”

You didn’t have to ask what he meant. “I won’t.” Your head lowered back down, carefully nuzzling into the crook of his neck. You laid gentle kisses where his adam’s apple quivered. “I don’t want to be anywhere you’re not. We’re in this together, you and me.”

Ingo sighed, low and long like he was deflating. “Good.” His fingers danced up your spine, carefully feeling, mapping, memorizing. “I’ve forgotten so much already. I don’t want to forget you.”

“I’ll make sure to leave a permanent imprint on your mind then.” You teased him, nipping at the column of his throat. Ingo laughed airily, so you settled again, relaxing into the serene moment you shared. “We’ll be okay.”

“Of course.” Ingo murmured. “Any track you conduct can only lead to success.”

You just smiled, and promised yourself to get him home, no matter the cost.

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I’m so sappy for this mannnnnnn

~Renee

[monsoon-of-art]

do you have any headcanon about the wardens & their relationships with one another? I love your PLA stuff & the fact that you focus on the clans as a whole. You’ve got some really cool worldbuilding ideas like the different clan foods!

*SKITTERING IN ON FOUR LEGS* OH BOY DO I

I'll put them under a read more, just to not make a huge post

The reason Lian and Sabi are so young is because the previous Wardens for Kleavor and Braviary died very unexpectedly. Neither clan wanted to appear weak, so they hastily filled the roles

Melli has tried asking Iscan out. Iscan declined.

Mai and Gaeric were somewhat parentified when they were teenagers (having been tasked to watch over the young clan leaders), and it definitely negatively affected them! They will never admit it though.

The moment Palina became taller than Irida, she teased Irida about it for years

Calaba is usually rather no-nonsense, but she's a sarcasm master. It's legitimately hard to tell, unless you can see her little old lady smirk

Arezu does the hair of the Diamond Clan Wardens, and will often try to entice them to try something new or different. Most say no, but Sabi will occasionally let Arezu play with her long hair

Communal bathing is a thing (do not be weird on this), and a good majority of the Diamond Clan envy how the Pearl Clan have hot springs

Ingo was absolutely weirded out by the communal bathing thing, much to Gaeric and Palina's confusion. He usually does it in private.

Of all the Wardens, Ingo gets along with Palina and Lian best.

Adaman doesn't believe Eevee can evolve into Glaceon, and Irida doesn't believe Eevee can evolve into Leafeon. They almost started a serious fight over this

Gaeric is gay, but isnt out yet. Palina absolutely knows this. And so does Melli. Gaeric denies this to both of them.

Sabi told Lian how babies were made once, and he started crying.