#thanks for asking ana!

[zeroducks-2]

I'm back to ask about your wips again 👀 What's Clipped about? Oh oh and Omegaverse Royal AU with Rastim 💕

So the Omegaverse Royal AU is this one, but where it says "Rastim" it's actually a spin-off (or maybe I should say a parallel story? IDK that's what a spin-off is after all, but I wrote everything together and then separated the bits) about what's happening with Tim. I mention in that post that Ra's shows up because he wants a piece of the cake, and in this case the cake involves the Drake estates which 14 yo Tim is set to inherit when he's old enough. Case in point, he's too young for a recognized union of any kind. He presented as an Omega just a few months prior to these events, but by law he's not old enough for an official mating or to inherit anything. Also, King Alexander is not happy with the Al Ghuls coming over and going like "ah yes haha this is mine actually", "oh sure I will take this other one instead". All of this is however not going to stop Ra's from getting what he wants :)

"Clipped" instead is a veeeeeery old WIP. It's the very first DC darkfic I've ever written! I probably posted a couple of snippets here and there but never the entire thing because it's on hiatus, and who knows if I'll ever finish it. I wrote it after reading Future State (more than a year ago), and it's in fact a Future State inspired situation where vigilantes are outlawed so severely that some get executed publicly, some kept locked away for experiments on their meta-genes if they have any, and in general it's not a good situation especially since the Bats and Birds have had their identities revealed to the press. They're forced to live separated and in constant hiding, all linked through Oracle (which is not a single person at this point but a "vigilante-friendly group" lead by Babs) while they try not to get caught by authorities for who knows what.

In this picture, Deathstroke became some sort of vigilante hunter. He's allowed to be free and do whatever he wants (and his kids have some degree of immunity as well, or anyway they're relatively safe), but in exchange he hunts down, captures and "deals" with rogue metas and "former heroes". Which means that some get sent to governamental facilities to be brainwashed rehabilitated, some get publicly executed as mentioned, and some just... "disappear". It took Slade literal years, but finally he got his hands on a good chunk of the flock of birds (Damian, Dick, Tim and Jason). The thing is. Slade is a mental sadistic creep in this one, and before he does anything even remotely helpful, he's going to break the kids to little pieces and then rearrange them as he sees fit.

The story features (or anyway should feature) Dark!Sladin in almost all its shapes. It was really fun to explore how the kids deal with the situation, because Tim took the months of torture of his life and eventually decided to try and follow the rules to limit the damage, Jason instead had a mental breakdown and decided that he'd going to get himself killed again (not going to be easy to make Slade slip though). Damian doesn't grasp the gravity of the situation, and Dick is just desperate to do literally anything to help the others. But again, I'm not surem I will ever even publish it. I might end up posting it incomplete just cuz.

[astarioffsimpmain]

Oooh I definitely want an accidental love confession from Astarion 🤣

❤️❤️

Yessss Ana!!! <3 Thank you for the ask! This prompt just fits Astarion in a way that it is truly impossible to describe, doesn't it? But I'll do my best!!

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Warning: Some description of canon-conducive violence

Astarion x f!Reader/Tav

Feel free to request a prompt of your own!

Consciousness pulled at the edges of your mind, tugging you back towards life once more. You heard voices; some muffled, but others more clear. They nagged like gnats at what had been such a peaceful rest. You wanted to swat them away, but you couldn't move.

"Well?"

One voice sliced through the rest and your attention focused in on it.

"Is she going to live? She had better live, druid!"

That was funny, for some reason. You laughed, although nothing around you moved. Were you even laughing out loud? You couldn't tell. The voice spoke again. The rest of the voices had quieted.

"Gods. How could you be so foolish?"

You wanted to balk at that, although you couldn't remember why. But the voice was getting closer somehow.

"I can only do so much to keep you alive, you know."

"I-" your lips moved as the sensations in your body slowly began to return. "I was keeping you alive," you croaked softly, your throat dry.

"Ugh, here," the voice replied, distain and concern laced in the same remark. Suddenly, cold hands were on you, tugging your body upwards. You groaned, but allowed it; the feeling was, for lack of a better word, familiar, and strangely comforting. A chilly digit poked your lips and you opened them as if on command. Water was poured into your mouth and it breathed new life into you. You gulped it down greedily, pressing forward for more after each drink.

"Hells below, you just came back to life, don't drown." The water was taken away and you groaned in protest, prying your eyes open one after the other to chase it down. But you were met instead with two piercing red eyes, glaring at you with a mix of frustration and concern. Suddenly, your memories came flooding back.

"Astarion," you mumbled quietly.

"Ah, she does still know Common," he quipped, laying you back down and turning away from you.

Visions of the fight washed over you and you watched the fiery arrow zinging through the air, directly towards the vampire's back; you saw yourself lurch forward; felt the flames engulf you and the arrow pierce your heart. You heard his screams as you went down. Then all was black. "A-Are you okay?" you stuttered, not knowing what else to say.

He rounded on you, anger flaming in his eyes. "Am I okay? Am I okay? The only person I have ever given a damn about died before my very eyes in such a display of stupidity that goblins would have balked! And you ask me if I'm okay? Gods!" He slapped a hand over his eyes, seemingly not realizing what he had admitted, but your jaw dropped and you froze.

"I-I'm sorry," you said quietly, resolving not to bring it up for now. You knew it would only make him run away, and you're not certain you could spend the remainder of this night alone.

He sighed, his shoulders slumping. "You are... momentarily forgiven," he relented. "But if you ever do something that ridiculous again, I am not saving you. Understood?"

"I understand," you smiled softly, and he returned it, scooting closer to you.

"Good. Now, shall I tell you about the camp drama that ensued whilst you were corpse-like?" He grinned and you laughed, cringing as the wound in your chest flared. He laid down next to you and situated you close, resting against his arm.

"Please do," you said, settling in beside him.

"Very well. You see, Shadowheart..."

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fin

Tagging, Darlings: @knightofmight01 @micropoe10 @just-a-refrigerator @fanon-and-canon

[stars-on-my-bedroom-ceiling]

GUESS WHO'S GETTING MARRIED

[elizabeth-mitchells]

People (me) want to know: What are your thoughts on Ana Lucia/Juliet? ... Do you see it? 'Cause like I thought about them a while ago for two seconds and honestly it really clicked for me ngl (plus they would be crazy hot as a couple??? hello????)

OH THANK YOU FOR ASKING!!!

at first i was like yes i would 100% support it even if it was only based on the fact that they would be so hot together. but then i REMEMBERED there's actually a link between them!! let's all remember that juliet (unfortunately) had a thing with goodwin! whom ana lucia killed (fortunately) <3

now let's consider some possibilities! what if ana lucia didn't die and she was still there when juliet joined the group? based on her thoughts on the Others, i'd say she would Not accept juliet, like aggressively oppose to her being on the camp at all. and that would lead to some Delicious homoerotic rivalry. because it would be on brand for juliet, they Would physically fight each other at least once. imagine ana lucia finds out juliet is goodwin's gf? imagine juliet finds out ana lucia killed her married bf? ana lucia would try to kill juliet and juliet would get the upper hand in the end and have to choose not to kill her and that would be so hot and great development for their relationship!!

OR!!! what if juliet had angered ben for some reason or another and he'd sent HER instead of goodwin to join the tail section 👀 juliet and ana lucia becoming friends, growing close, becoming more than friends 👀 the Wonderful lesbian drama possibilities of ana lucia finding out the woman she's falling for is one of the Others?? ana lucia trying to kill juliet but not being able to do it at the very last moment and it ends with a kiss instead??? juliet confessing everything on time and taking her side and betraying ben just to stay with ana lucia????

godddd what did you do to me asking me this!!!

[schumi-nadal]

🍄🎲💊 thank you <3

🍄 If you could ask your favourite player a question, what would you ask?

Already answered to this one here but "Do you ever start thinking about golf mid-match?" is also a good one 😂

🎲 What is your tennis unpopular opinion?

Again, there are many possible answers but let's say that underarm serves are underrated and players should use it more often because it adds some fun (Sascha Bublik, my GOAT 🫶🏻)

💊 What's one narrative/take about your favourite player that annoys you?

People who always call Casper a "clay-court specialist" in a negative way. He improved so much on hard courts those past two years, even reached four finals on this surface with one Grand Slam final, not everyone can say the same! 😌

Ask game here

[featherymainffins]

Peace and love on planet Earth but if I see one more post NOT about recovery and, in fact, encouraging eating disorders in the ed recovery tag, I might just turn into a chimpanzee and tear everyone's faces off.

[anamoon63]

Huge Thanks! 💗

I want to give my huge thanks to @dandylion240, @happy-lemon, @matchalovertrait, @changingplumbob, @sharonasims, @expirisims, @kimmiessimmies and @nocturnalazure for the tags, questions, messages and love you have sent to my inbox.

As you may already know, I had a rough time at the beginning of this month, so it was hard for me to hang out here on Tumblr; but luckily, things are slowly getting back to normal and from now on I will try to catch up with your mentions. Some sqotd I may not answer them, as for some I don't really have an answer, but I appreciate that you have thought of me. Know that I'm not ignoring you at all, I've just been a little too busy with family and work.

Eternal thanks as well to all those who have liked and/or commented on the (very few) posts I've done this month, and to all those simblrs who have started following me, be welcome to my Simblr! 🤗🌺

I hope to be able to answer you better and faster in the future. In the meantime, thank you all very much! And a big apology too, for not answering right away. I love you all. ❤️

[plushietoon]

Thoughts on Cicada?

Send Me a Character!

SHE.

First impression ...I did not think much of her because I just only goofed off in Rhythm Heaven (Fever). The songs stuck with me but not the characters...except the Flipper Flop seals. Those guys are great. Originally didn't get the idea that Cricket and the spikey hair kung fu boy were the same dude until 2018 when my big WarioWare obsession hit. Did call the girl Firefly...that never caught on.

Impression now I like her a lot! She's not constantly in my brain worms but, I do appreciate thoughts that involve her. I still accidentally call her Firefly but I latched onto the girl when the Cricket Gold trailer came out. And then connected the dots that she could be the lil girl on the train..."ONE EGG". Need to draw her more.

Favorite moment GIRL'S BACK BAYBEEEEEEEE I unfortunately had that spoiled but...it was still nice to see her back.

Idea for a story Her and Cricket trying to babysit the twins. I like imagining how she would get along with the twins. ...It does not start out swimmingly.

Unpopular opinion I don't know...maybe it's the matter that I don't like the idea of her being romantic with Cricket...? But I've seen folks in agreement and disagreement with the notp. Also thank god for Move It bringing her back, I am sick and tired of people mistaking her as Mona or Ana.

Favorite relationship I've already mentioned that I liked her connection with Cricket. Long forgotten fellow student comes back for competition is neat. Again, would love to see her interact with the twins and Lulu. Especially Lulu actually...mistaken romance anyone? (disclaimer: I am not a fan of the crushy blushy Lulu has on Cricket. She outgrows it in my lore >:T)

Favorite headcanon She has a pet Guiro Lizard :3 A green one to be specific. Their name is Jiezou. Actually maybe she has both lizards...eff it, she does.

[becasbelt]

sfhjkdfghjk PLS i’m crying

so happy for y’all

they are dragging me away. they're taking me away for being horny on main but i don't know WHERE THEY'RE TAKING ME TO ANA I'M FRIGHTENED

[gallopinggallifreyans]

reverse unpopular opinion ask: dating apps

Tough one wow

I genuinely hate the way I look and the way I handle any sort of non platonic interest directed towards me, but being on dating apps gives me a sense of what to expect in general. I’m quite happy being single right now but in the future I’d like a partner (or two. Or three) and hinge at least has been useful in learning typical behaviour. I’m still not super into dating apps, but I’ll stay on hinge just to figure things out and get used to it.

[littlewitchbee]

i dont know much about your ocs yet but for that emoji ask game- ❤️,🍷, 👠, and/or 🍒 for any that you’d like to share about? i’d love to know more abt them!!

Thank you! I literally never talk about them, but I should! My og 2 have been rattling around in my brain for over a decade 😅 I’m currently fma oc - brained but I’ll try to split these up lol

For this ask game!

❤️- Who is the most important person to your character? To what lengths would they go to protect this person?

Gonna answer this one for Ada. My other oc Cal is her person, and she would end the entire world to keep him safe. They are not healthy about each other lol

🍷- Does your oc drink? What kind of alcohol do they enjoy? What are their drinking habits? What kind of drunk are they?

This is for Ada too lol I’ve answered this for Yasha :) Ada lives a pretty isolated life. She makes her own mead, and will pick up whiskey whenever she can. She definitely drinks to block out the world/her feelings. She’s kind of an angry person in general. Alcohol doesn’t help with that lol

👠- How does your oc dress? Are they stylish or casual? Do they keep up with trends or do their own thing? Do they prefer designer clothes or going to the thrift store? Do they have a signature item of clothing?

This one’s for Yasha. They’re very casual. Grew up on hand-me-downs from her more stylish cousins, but that didn’t really help her develop her own sense of style. They like to stick to basics and don’t mind grabbing them from second-hand stores. They love to knit, though, and since they’re stationed up at Briggs most of the year they’re usually wearing something they’ve knit. It’s a hobby she learned from her mom, and she has a well-worn but beloved sweater that her mom knit before she passed away.

🍒- Does your character have a best friend? How long have they known each other? What do they like most about each other? How did they meet?

Yasha’s best friend is beloved @patron-saints ‘s oc antoinette!! They’re cousins. Yasha’s a bit older, so she’s known antoinette all her life lol But Yasha’s mom was sick for most of her childhood, and her dad wasn’t really in the picture, so she spent most of her time with her aunts and cousins. They’re basically siblings. Yasha’s so happy that they’re both stationed at Briggs! They spend a lot of time together. She loves how sharp Antoinette is. There’s no problem she can’t solve, and that makes Yasha infinitely proud 💕 (Antoinette and her kids are also great models for new knitting patterns, which Yasha appreciates)

[zeroducks-2]

"Robin." Slade murmured lowly.

Dick shook his head and didn't answer. He wasn't Robin anymore. Robin died many weeks ago, killed by Slade himself when the man forced him to pull a trigger for the very first time.

Slade sighed and Dick knew that he was annoying his master, inconvincing him. That he should answer him properly, stand up and force his hands to stop shaking but he couldn't bring himself to actually do it. He kept sitting on the ground, caked in a blood that wasn't his own and stared at the body of a man that just tried to kill him.

A man that would succed in killing him was it not for Slade.

"Dick," Slade tried again, voice so soft and gentle that Dick would cry if he wasn't feeling so numb.

The hand that touched his cheek was warm, not like the glove Slade always wore as Deathstroke and Dick blinked up at him, reaching a shaking hand to cover Slade's own.

His master stroked a thumb down his cheek. He didn't even seem to notice the blood Dick left on his skin.

"You did good." Slade praised, pressing a kiss to his forehead. "I'm here now. You're safe."

The buzz in Dick's ears makes him wonder if he really heard that. There's still the warmth of touch on his cheek and he's tempted to squeeze his eyes shut in anticipation of the slap which should come - it should, he messed up, he deserves it - but the brush of lips through the man's mask on his forehead suggest that Dick's master is not angry at him.

«I should be punished.» He observes simply. He hates it, he hates being confined or beaten, and lately he's grown to hate it so much, especially being locked in a tiny dark room, that he started obeying. Lately the punishments have become too much for him to bear, and Dick unable to take them, but he knows he deserves one now. What he doesn't deserve is to be touched so gently and told that he's alright.

«Sweetheart.» There's another hand coming up to cup Dick's other cheek, naturally bringing him to look up. Slade pulled up his mask. He doesn't look angry even if he's slightly frowning. «Why should I punish you for trying to save my life.»

Dick blinks slowly and realizes he's been gripping the man's wrist hard, so he relaxes it with a deep breath. he also realizes that yes. He was trying to... do that. Slade had been hit with a stun charge, strong enough to flatline a meta, and Dick...

«What you should have done is shoot that man in the head, not use yourself as a shield.» Slade continues, wiping more blood from Dick's face with his thumbs. «That is something I'm going to have to drill into your little head. I don't want to see this kind of stunt, ever again.» He leans down, touches their foreheads together. Dick's breath hitches and just like that he's clutching the man's wrists again, with both hands this time. «But for now you're alright. We'll talk about this another time.»

He's picked up like he weighed nothing, and just like that he's pressed against the solid wall of Slade's chest.

Dick keeps holding onto him tight, breathing slowly to keep himself from crying. He was about to die, he was. That man would have killed him wasn't it for that few seconds of hesitation... maybe because he suddenly found himself about to kill a teenager instead of the seven foot tall monster who just massacred the rest of his team. And that apparently gave Slade enough time to gather himself, his knife, and plunge it into that guy's throat. And that's all Dick's fault, but Slade is alright, and somehow that's all that matters to him now.

[knifenotes]

Post reunion CSK and redacted, does Redacted at some point try to track down CSK? Has CSK been keeping tabs on him and watched him from a distance from time to time?

post-reunion, CSK gives [redacted] ways to keep in touch with him (likely through a burner phone or similar) and [redacted] is hesitant to use it because he's suspicious of ALL technology, especially that gifted to him. but eventually he reaches out because it is entirely too tempting

but before the reunion, CSK absolutely keeps tabs on [redacted]. he's been lightly stalking him for years, and is the only person who's been successful at doing so.

for a while, [redacted] hates the idea that CSK knows so much about him and can likely locate him that way, considering their breakup (for lack of a better term) was so bitter. but as the years go on, maybe a sense of loneliness (or perhaps nostalgia) sweeps over [redacted] and he wonders if maybe it's not such a terrible fate to be perceived by an old friend.

[bubbletune6]

Anaaaaaa!! I need you to tell me your favourite type of soulmate au. I can't decide.

OMG, okay I would love to waffle about this and I’ve read quite a few, so let me scour my bookmarks and see what I can find ….

1. Sharing emotions / thoughts: I love these ones, because they remind me of the idea that being seen and known truly is to be loved and that just feels really special to me. I think telepathic links also fit into this kind of category.

2. The red threat of fate: I’m very biased towards this one because one of the first docs I ever read had this trope done so well. It comes from Japanese mythology (link here) and the best one I’ve seen so far is one where it’s actually kinda subtle and doesn’t appear until they’ve already fallen in love and the string is just a physical manifestation of the love they have for each other. It’s sweet and draws on the fated lovers' trope without fully denying the characters their necessary autonomy to make their love seem authentic and real. They struggle and argue and differ, and maybe that just makes it all the more appealing to me idk

3. Star-Crossed Lovers: idk if this one really counts because it’s not necessarily a soulmate AU but it’s just filled with emotion and tragedy and the infinite possibilities of a future that they don’t get to have - think the doctor and river or ash and Eiji - just this sense of fighting for the love they have rather than waiting for a ‘happily ever after’. (i have to say I don't think Romeo and Juliet - the famous star-crossed lovers - actually fit into this trope. I could write a whole essay on this but I'll stop here so this doesn't get super long)

It’s like one of my favourite river quotes where she says:

Happy ever after doesn’t mean forever. It just means time. A little time.

you were probably looking for just one, but i've loved too many of these to not mention all of 'em (sorry about that)

[ro-botany]

I want to know who, if anyone, you ship Freddie with. I wanna hear all ur Frederick Fired Emblem opinions tbh--

HELLO I HAVE SO MANY OPINIONS ON THIS MAN

Probably too many opinions to fit in one ask!! To be honest!! I don't even really know why I imprinted on Fred so hard. It was the meme quote and the horse backflipping at first but at some point it became genuine fhdsjkfhds

Given that Fred strikes me as one of the older members of the cast his ship options were a bit limited for me lmao. But I ended up going with Fred/Cherche in my playthrough, and I stand by that! They don't have the most exciting support chain, I suppose, but there's so much mutual respect there. They meet each other on even footing in so many respects, and their S support feels like a very natural extension of the supports before it. Idk it's just cozy. They'll terrorize new recruits together forevermore.

Though I could easily leave him single, too. He strikes me as acespec, and while he can be a sap in S supports I also think he could be perfectly content never having a romantic partner. Maybe's that's me projecting but eh.

Some other opinions that I may elaborate on sometime include

I may not consider the spotpass chapters canon but I WILL NEVER RECOVER FROM HIS IN-BATTLE CONVERSATION WITH EMMERYN. I AM INCONSOLABLE...

I know we all joke about his out of left field arson streak but LISTEN. LISTEN TO ME. THAT CAN BE SO COMPELLING IF YOU TAKE IT SERIOUSLY FOR A SECOND. He may not necessarily have full blown pyromania, but if you humour that he might... Pyromania is an impulse control disorder. And often for someone with pyromania the starting of fires is a way to release tension or anxiety. Do you see how interesting this could be combined with how neurotically worried he is about the safety of his people, and how rigidly he controls himself, and how he keeps himself busy literally every single waking moment?

Between the potential pyromania (often caused by childhood abuse and neglect??? hello??) and the wolf attack trauma and the fact that he's now the razor-witted right hand of the goddamn prince, I'm super interested in this man's backstory. And the fact that 90% of the content we have about him is variations on being comedically overprotective of the royal siblings pains me sometimes. I love how ridiculous he is too, and I know flanderization is the curse all fire emblem side characters bear, but you can't just put these interesting breadcrumbs in front of me and expect me NOT to want to eat the loaf of bread they came from! I'm over here having to re-engineer this bread recipe my damn self! Give me the forbidden Fred lore intsys!

Frederick and Robin enemies to besties arc is criminally underutilized in fanfic and I need this problem resolved yesterday.

The fact that Frederick and Validar share their english voice actor is criminally underutilized in fanfic. We can use this as an excuse to make them sound similar in-universe! We can do angst with this, people!

The fact that his main hobbies are knitting and mushroom picking is adorable, actually. He's like if a grandma was capable of felling entire armies with a greataxe.

This is getting so long so I'm gonna stop there but listen. I will always answer questions about Frederick Fire Emblem. He is my boy and I love him.

[silversinfinity]

Ever considered writing higuruma snz 👀👀

Oh 100% YES 🤩 In fact I do have a draft somewhere already for a h/igun/ana thing... and by draft I mean only a few sentences LOL. I do really want to go back to it one of these days!