#the brainworms demand fluff

[kootiepatra]

Just gotta cram in lots of gpose crime before the sundering

I MEAN gotta get in lots of snuggles before Tural

[moondirti]

I absolutely love how you mention to anon that it’s not mandatory for them to read the story (ghoap x nanny). This is in no way meant to be hate towards that anon, as their preferences for fluff over angst is valid, but this does introduce a great discussion on how writers write for themselves first and foremost. As much as certain readers beg for angst or for fluff (which is fine so long as it is done in a respectful manner that also shows gratitude towards the writer) the writer is jot required to follow the wants of the reader instead of their own wants for their own story. If the story doesn’t go in a direction we want, we can (a) venture outside our comfort zones and read it anyways, (b) not read it, and (c) make up our version in our head.

Once again, it’s not mandatory to read. So even if the story isn’t going in a direction you like, respect the writer’s choice to take it there.

Lastly, literally no hate to that anon, I just liked your response to them :)

All of this!

I don't think that anon meant anything with their ask, so I'm definitely not referring to them when I say what I'm about to say. I also can't speak for everyone, only for myself really, but it must be said since I've noticed so many people facing critique that's totally uncalled for.

What a lot of people seem to forget in fandom is that creators are writing (or making art) to sate themselves. To tell a story that they want to tell. Some only choose to publish it in the hopes that they find like-minded individuals to bond over it with, or to broadcast themselves and their interests to a greater community. It's why your pleas for a 'part two' or 'can you do this but with ____' go unanswered. If they're not interested, why would they dedicate their time to it?

Now, I believe that I owe a few things to my readers. One being properly tagged fiction, especially if it contains triggering content. Second being inclusivity when I claim inclusivity, meaning making a general reader insert void of any defining physical characteristics, so that everyone reading it can project their image onto my writing.

What I don't owe my readers is a specific plot point, direction, or ending. In the nicest way possible, you guys choose to read my work because you like what I have to say (I hope)! Why take that away from yourselves by demanding I do something I do not want to do? I try my best to make your readership worth your while – really, I spend so long hyper-fixating on how to put out the best work possible. If I feel coerced into adding/omitting a certain element, I can almost guarantee you that I won't be satisfied with it, and the end product will suffer for that.

(I encourage you all to write the ideas you desperately want to see in this world. That is how most of your favourite authors got their start.)

In the case scenario that you don't jibe with what I've published, then that's totally okay. My work is free to read, which means that you haven't paid for something to only end up disliking it. You can click back, brush it off your shoulders, and imagine the ending you would've favoured instead – the same way we all do when a canon piece of media fucks up and we ignore it. You have my permission to daydream a little, or even ask me how things would've gone if XYZ happened instead (nicely of course). Just don't make me feel awful for something I created just to shush the brainworms in my head.

Anyway. At the end of the day, it's about being tolerant and kind. I hope you take my words into consideration!

[normal-internet-user]

ANDDD SIDE BAR: Nomz baby (/p), I was actually supposed to send this in last noight but guess what haha I fell ALSEEP. WRITJNG FOR IT 👺🔥

anyways ehehehem, I have been bombarded with more brainworms — they moved in demanding no rent and now I can't stop thinking about reader (specifically adopted!reader) in the rise actor!au.

I even came up with a cute little backstory for them that can be summed up in bulletin point headcanons, but it's mostly just thinking of fun behind-the-scenes lore and crack-filled fluff and scenarios for these buncha losers and reader's just along for the ride :3

idk man actor!au

TELL ME EVERYTHING-

NOW.

[leggerefiore]

A crack riddled brainworm I got while reading Christmas headcanons: dyeing the Frosmoth Twins' fluff green so they can be walking Christmas Trees. Just add lights and ornaments. Catch me holding my son and Emmetlings under the mistletoe so me and baby both get kisses from Daddy and Papa. Lastly consider Chandelure line and Galvantula line themed Christmas Lights. High Five Anon

Just dye them red and green respectively line their masters alt colours. The moths probably love Christmas due to all the lights up for them to stare at. Poor Emmet loses his mind staring at them, and Ingo tries to pretend he isn't.

Ohhh, that's so cute. Holding Erin up between you and Ingo and both of you pecking a kiss on his little cheeks. Little guy is just so filled with love. (Though, he insists that he gives you both cheek kisses, too.) Emma whines for a kiss when she's caught under the mistletoe with you or Emmet. She's a little monster like her dad. Inka, on the contrary, silently demands it. By this, she stares up at you two with big, wet eyes and a quivering lip. (She later gags and runs from the affection when she's older to make it all funnier. Poor Emma still likes at least a hug when she gets older. She's just so affectionate.)

The apartment tree can be done up with Chandelure and Galvantula line lights. Ingo probably paid to get them custom made or Elesa gifted them to the brothers. Either way, they've been used since. Actual Joltiks decorate their tree, too. It's impossible to keep them off. They're worse than any cat could hope to be.