#these are fun to answer keep em coming >:)

[annebardot-sl]

🏥 Interview with Yim (Code Blue)

Good day! Thank you for agreeing to answer our questions. How are you feeling today?

I'm doing quite well today. It feels like life is slowing down enough that I have a bit more time and space to recharge.

Let’s begin!

1. Could you tell us how you came up with the idea to write a story in the medical genre? Why did you choose to set the plot specifically in an emergency department?

I pitched several ideas for stories that didn't move forward, and I was encouraged to work on a medical story focusing on an EMS team. I proposed emergency medicine as an alternative because the scope of the medicine practiced there can be shallow or broad: it offers a lot of flexibility for writing. Patients often come and go from the department quickly, and their cases can be simple or very complicated, humorous or heartbreaking. The structure of work in the emergency department also seems well suited to work for a Romance Club story.

2. What inspired the storyline? Were there any particular films, series, or books that influenced you?

The storyline is the product of sitting with the subject matter for a while and considering what would be interesting and well-suited for an RC story. For inspiration, I primarily turned to television series, documentaries, and doctors’ memoirs, and also to the city of Seattle itself, where I lived for many years. I wanted to achieve a balance between the medical and romance aspects while keeping the visuals interesting. In terms of particular films, series, and books, as unlikely a pairing as it is, I think this story falls somewhere between Scrubs (which I enjoyed watching as a teenager) and The Pitt. Adam Kay's This is Going to Hurt and numerous other sources have influenced me.

3. Why did you choose this specific title for the story? Were there any alternative options?

For this story, I proposed the title "Vitals," which I liked because it applied to more than just the medical aspect, but it was decided that it was not interesting enough, so it was given the title that it has now.

4. How much time did it take you to develop the plot?

The very basic premise and plot were developed over the course of a month. There are many minor plotlines that will develop organically over the course of the story to support the higher-level plot, though.

5. Is it possible to combine two stat paths in the story, or is it better to focus on just one?

No, it's best to focus on just one.

6. How many seasons are planned for the story?

3

7. Let’s talk about the characters! What made you decide to give players the option to choose the protagonist’s gender?

I was offered the opportunity to do so, and I jumped on it, much like including diverse body types in Hell and High Water. I think it fits very well with a story like this, where it's an aspirational story (many people are curious about what it would be like to be a doctor) and the story's plotline is not heavily influenced by the choice of gender (while sexism certainly affects modern medicine in Seattle, it has much less of an impact than it might on a historical drama about a monarch, for example).

8. How challenging is it to write branching storylines from both male and female perspectives? Do you find it difficult or rather easy?

It's somewhat challenging and rather fun. As a non-binary person, I "played" the female perspective (poorly and miserably) for more than 20 years and often wondered what it would be like to "play" the male perspective, though that didn't suit me either. So, it's certainly something I've spent a lot of time thinking about and talking to people about. And there isn't any one way to be male or female in terms of how one experiences the world, but I hope to write something that is relatable to many people.

9. What key qualities do your main characters possess as professionals in the medical field?

I think that dedication is a vital quality that they all possess, even if they show it in different ways. Medicine is a very difficult field in the USA, even for those who have ample opportunity, and it is an enormous commitment. Along with this, they possess patience in all areas: with themselves, others, situations, and systems. Not all of the characters are equally patient, but they are all probably more patient on average than most people. Also, the ability to work well under pressure and focus.

10. How did you choose their names? Why did you settle on the ones featured in the story?

This is a good opportunity to talk about Tobias and Trinh's names. I've seen a lot of comments about these in particular because these names also appear in Open Heart, which I enjoyed playing the first season and a half or so of many, many years ago.

When I originally designed Tobias, he had a distinctive nose. I thought it gave him some more personality, but it was determined that this wasn't conventionally attractive enough, and it was ultimately changed. However, when I was young, one of my favorite characters was Tobias from Animorphs, whose form is a hawk. I have always had a soft spot for the name, and when I learned it suited Tobias's origins, I decided to call him that. I felt that he was a hawk-like character, keeping an eye on the department and having his distinctive nose.

Trinh is a very common last name in Seattle. I actually chose the name because I had a wonderful doctor with that surname, and it seemed like a nice way to honor them, though the nurse in the story and the actual doctor have nothing else in common.

In general, though, the names mostly depend on the character's origin. In some cases, they are names the characters chose for themselves

11. What was most important to you when visualizing the appearance of the main characters? Did they turn out the way you had envisioned?

For me, the most important thing about a character's visual design is that it reinforces their life experience and personality. (Sometimes, this means that they don't look anything like one would expect, because people have a way of surprising us). I have learned that my idea of what is attractive doesn't match with what most people want, so for the LIs, I try to adhere to conventions for the most part, or what is seen as conventionally attractive for a given archetype. I'm very glad that Flint and Kenedi seem to be well received, because these are characters where there was less pressure to make them look a specific way and I was able to invest more in their designs (though I obviously made them very conventionally attractive within their own domains due to the extensive negative feedback I received on HHW's character designs). And with Jules, I'm also very glad that the many variations are being positively received. I was going for a very specific look with them, which will probably make more sense as the story progresses.

Given the circumstances, I'm very happy with how the characters turned out.

12. How long did it take you to create their character briefs? How old are they?

I could not easily tell you how long it took to create the briefs because it's spread out throughout the creation process. When the story is first pitched, the main cast starts to take form and their design starts, but it's not until after outlining and, in some cases, writing begins that they are fully developed and ready to be brought to life by the artists.

For ages, in order of appearance, here are a few:

Jules: 30

Flint: 26

Nahome: 33

Kenedi: 30

Tobias: 44

Gutierrez: 27

Malinowski: 28

Gail: 37

Eugen: 29

Dakota: 27

13. Will players have the chance to change the characters’ uniforms again, or will the current ones remain as final?

There will be more work clothing options as the story progresses (and some seasonal accessories), but these won't be very common.

14. We’re curious to know more about the romance options in your story! How many love interests are planned?

There are 6 full romantic routes planned. There will also be some romantic interactions with other characters, such as Gutierrez, Malinowski, and characters we haven't met yet. I have already seen many comments on Gutierrez and Malinowski, and they are intended to be developed further, but they are not "main" LIs.

15. If you could describe each love interest in one word, what would it be?

I would describe all of them as "complicated."

More seriously, though:

Flint: Chaotic

Nahome: Healing

Kenedi: Uplifting

Tobias: Harrowing

Gail: Bittersweet

Eugen and Dakota: Playful

16. Why did you choose marine creatures as pets in the story? Would you like to have one of them yourself? Or maybe you already do?

I had a pet fish, Ruvi, who was very near and dear to my heart. I've kept a few bettas over the years, so I wanted to include one. And I hope that I might keep another in the future. This happens in the story is mostly because Annette doesn't really see fish as much different from plants, which unfortunately seems to be a pretty common view. To her, they're more of an aesthetic element. Jules definitely doesn't have the motivation to care for anything demanding at this point, and I didn't want to leave players with something like a cat or dog that would suffer much more while Jules is working hard.

17. Does your workspace mean a lot to you? What items are a must-have there? We'd love to see a photo!

My workspace is incredibly important to me, but right now it is very much a work in progress, so I won't be sharing it right now. My absolute must-haves are an ergonomic keyboard and active sitting chair.

18. Do you have any rituals before you start working (if any)? Maybe you need to grab a cup of coffee or spend a few minutes in silence?

Yes! I almost always start by grinding some beans and making a cup of coffee in my French press, and I usually finish my coffee before I actually start working. Often, I'll also play focus music while I'm working: it's usually just white noise pomodoros.

19. What lessons did you take away from your previous story, “Through Storm and Fire”?

I think if I wrote them all out, it would be a few thousand words, so I'll simplify my answer: I learned a lot about the expectations of players, what works well on the platform, what I can control and what I can't, and what resonates with who and what doesn't.

20. Describe your new story in one quote or phrase (maybe from a famous person?).

I think Hippocrates has a very relevant quote for this story:

"Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity."

Thank you so much for your thoughtful answers! We're really excited to learn more about the new story and about you! Wishing you continued success

Thank you for the interview, it was fun to share a bit about the behind the scenes of the story!

[daddario]

do you like being a doctor? what’s something that didn’t happen on the show that you wish would’ve? do you have an aesthetic?

I do like being a doctor! It was a bit touch and go there for a while during med school because I wound up hating the specialty I always thought I wanted and then was kind of lost and didn't actually plan to practice but ended up doing an Emergency Medicine rotation and fell in love. As with any job there are pros and cons, and there are things about it that drive me up the fucking wall, but at the end of the day I do enjoy it. (I absolutely hate the hospital I'm currently working at but I'm done at the end of the month.) I can't imagine myself in any other specialty though and I think I would hate my work if I weren't in EM.

I wish we had gotten full on powers boyking!Sam during S3. I absolutely love the original plan for S3 with Sam going darkside. I always wanted more of Sam's powers and more exploration of his psychic abilities, and the idea of him being so desperate to save his brother that he embraced the demonic part of him and walked straight into hell to save Dean is just *chef's kiss*. I honestly feel cheated that we didn't get to see that version of Sam. There were hints in S4 but if I could choose we would see him leading a band of demons marching into hell, killing Lilith, and freeing his brother. They still could've done a Croatoan apocalypse or something else that didn't rely on Lilith like Kripke had originally planned.

If you mean an aesthetic in terms of clothing/style, I've been described as having "peak bisexual goth vibes" many times lol. Lots of black, lace, leather, etc. I think the look that most embodies my vibe is feminine lingerie mixed with coveralls and combat boots. In terms of how my home is decorated, I'd probably call it cozy industrial.

[beef-brisket]

Adam: Come on, Em. You don't actually believe any of these fuckers are getting over their bullshit, do you?

Emily sighed, closing her book and resting it on her lap: I do, in fact. Every step forward is progress. Even stepbacks. You've gotten better, haven't you, Adam?

Adam scoffed: You cock block me, babe.

Emily: I'm encouraging you to perhaps try to get to know yourself rather than the backseat of some random person's jeep.

Adam: ...Yeah, cock blocking.

Emily rolled her eyes: How about you step outside for a moment? You can come back when you're feeling less combative.

Everyone jumped as Adam's chair screeched back: That's what happens when you stop a guy that is as hot as I am from getting fucked, Em! I'm like a fucking bull- I need to fuck a herd to get this raw, primal energy out of me and you're being a bitch! Fuck off!

No one talked as Adam stormed out of the room, some jumped when they heard distant doors slamming shut.

After a moment of silence, Emily opened her book and smiled like nothing had happened: Alright everyone! We're up to chapter ten: The Power of Keeping Busy! Does anyone have a good, healthy suggestion on something that'll keep us busy?

A hand when in the air.

Emily smile: Yes, Molly?

Molly: Well, I-.

Emily: Remember, Molly. We introduce ourselves before we start.

Molly chuckled nervously and stood up: Uh- right. Sorry. I'm Molly-.

Everyone: Hi Molly.

Molly: Yeah, hi- and I'm a kleptomaniac. So- to answer your question, I think shopping is a great way-.

Emily: What if you have a shopping addiction, like Mimzy here? Which quickly turned into hoarding- isn't that right, Mimzy?

Mimzy: I'm... pretty sure I told you that in private-.

Emily smiled: But, for you, actually spending money is a huge jump! Well done! But do try to keep others in mind, okay? Give that question another go, Molly.

Molly: Oh- uh... r-right... I'll try. Okay, uh... p-painting?

Emily: That's a great idea! Painting! A fun little hobby, that is affordable! Very good, Molly, have a seat.

When Molly sat down, her twin brother patted her leg, whispering to her. That's when Emily spoke again.

Emily: Does anyone have any other ideas?

When no one put their hands up, Lucifer slowly raised his. As soon as Emily saw him, he instantly regretted doing this.

Emily: Lucifer! Stand up, we'd love to hear your idea!

Once he stood and started talking, Emily interrupted him, reminding him to introduce himself. God, he was really, really regretting this.

Lucifer: I'm Lucifer-.

Everyone: Hi Lucifer.

Lucifer: ...Hi- and I'm addicted to gambling. I uh... like to craft and create things so I uh... usually find some wood and start to shape it- I find it calming. It keeps my hands busy.

Emily: That's a fantastic suggestion, Lucifer! What do you make?

Lucifer smiled and sat down: Ducks.

Emily: That's lovely, Lucifer! Alright, thank you all for your suggestions, let's move on, hm?

As she read, Lucifer kept glancing at the door Adam walked out of. Was there a way to sneak out? Maybe go and... "check" on him. Surely it wouldn't be that hard-.

The door slammed open, the tall man gaining everyone's attention again.

Adam: I've got a fucking suggestion for ya.

Emily smiled: Oh! Adam! We'd love to hear it- remember, introduce yourself.

Adam: I'm motherfucking Adam and I'm the hottest fucker in this joint- and I'm addicted to fucking, taking names, smoking grass, and eating puss.

Mostly everyone: Hi Adam.

Adam: Sup, losers. My suggestion is every cunt here with a dick, whip em' out and raw dog me on this fucking floor-!

Emily: Oh, Adam. That's not very appropriate.

Addicted to You

@beef-brisket

Lucifer sat there in the chair, surrounded by strangers that he didn't give a shit about. His fingers twitched to pull his phone out and check the status of the races. He had promised Charlie that he would stop betting money on those things, but he still wanted to know who would win!

There was no harm in making a mental wager with himself. At least he didn't lose money this way.

Oh, maybe he should buy some lotto tickets when he leaves!

Emily: Lucifer? Are you listening?

Lucifer blinked and gave her a small smile: Yes of course.

Emily, the therapist nodded and continued listening to the person who was talking before. Something about them being addicted to shopping.

Addictions Anonymous meetings could be very boring. But he was willing to put money on it that it might help him.

Emily: And have to make any progress with gambling?

Lucifer: I think so.

What was that smell? He bets it's that cheap coffee that they keep brewing in the back. No one drinks it, you'd be better off drinking water out of a puddle and adding milk to that.

Emily: Have you bought any scratch tickets?

Lucifer: Not today.

But there was still time! The corner store was open 24/7 and they know him so he won't have to show ID. He could get more than scratchers, but 666 Lotto Max! This time could have his numbers.

Can't win if you don't play.

They also have the best slushies so he'll have to get one of those just as a sweet treat.

Maybe Peter even got in more of those mini game ones.

Emily: Lucifer?

Lucifer snapped out of it: Yes?

Emily: Have bought any this week?

Lucifer: ..... Maybe.

He hated that look, it looked like the same one that Charlie gave him. Oh fuck, what could the score be now?! He needs to know but he can't look yet.

Adam: Relax Em, he's just in his own little world thinking about his vice.~ You single?

Lucifer turned to him, Adam was new to the group and from the little bit he talked he's a sex addict. Lucifer won't lie the guy was fucking hot and he would put money down that he was a great lay.

Lucifer: Yeah, you?

Adam: Oh yeah.~

Emily: Ahem! Addie, can we focus please?

Adam rolled his eyes, this is what happens when your little sister is an addictions therapist and convinces you to come to the meeting she hosts to try and help you.

If nothing else he could probably hop on the hot blondes cock, Adam was practically drooling when he saw the brief outline of his dick through his pants at the right angle. Dude was hung!

And he wanted to ride Sooo fucking bad. Bad enough Emily and their mom blocked all dating apps on his phone. It's been a while since he's been fucked.

Hopefully this guy is done to pound.

[insomniac-rambling]

Now I need to know what his subjects think of him after he threw a tantrum then proceeded to free the beasts all because he got confronted do they adore and respect him or could they not even justify that in their minds

(Also is he just too far gone to be redeemed or can he with enough dedication)

Well, EF’s subjects are actually rather split. Though not willingly. See, in this au, Elder Faerie did a little more altering to his knights than what he told the public. Twisting their minds so that they would remain loyal to him, no matter what. So when he left, he commanded his army to flee with him, and they followed like drones. While the regular subjects stayed behind, watching in horror as the soldiers they once saw fearlessly protecting them and their home, being led away by the man who had lied to them and ruled with an iron fist. Their expressions blank, devoid of any emotion and thought.

Some tried to pull them back, but there was no recognition in the knights gazes. Just a dull, empty stare, as they effortlessly pulled themselves free. Flying up to their master, pulled by an invisible force they could never hope to resist

And deep down, Elder Faerie knows what he’s doing is wrong. He knows that he’s the villain, and that he should feel sorrow, and remorse. But the thrill of having so much control over others is just too intoxicating for him to give up. He’s as much a puppet to his own dark desires, as his soldiers are to him. But he refuses to ever outwardly acknowledge this, digging himself deeper into his addiction and thirst for dominion over his kind. Only now, he is no longer content to just sit by and let the rest of the world do as it wishes

Because The Ancients took his kingdom away from him, and so he’s going to take their kingdoms away from them. Then let The Beasts have their way with everything else. There is no saving him

[wackysach]

☆ - happy headcanon

For the Tissue Box maybe?

☆ - happy headcanon

willow (tissue box): most people assume that willow's demeanour is always depressed and melancholic due to the nature of her job, but outside of work she's quite the opposite ! she's an extremely empathic lady with the patience of a saint. the cessation of life is a fact she's no stranger to, and while you may think she would have grown to have some apathy for it considering how long she's been dealing with all things death, the pipes to her waterworks have yet to grow rusty. she's found that the cultivation of life through gardening to be a good way to cope and balance out her daily life. that, and it's given her an excuse to send some of the most high-grade flower bouquets to those close to her.

[deadgirlwalking91]

❌🤲🎯

Thanks for the ask, Anon! <3

Ask list here

❌ What’s a trope you will never write?

Ooooh...not so much a trope I suppose, but I'll never write dub/non-con in explicit detail. I feel similarly about heavy degradation too. Don't get me wrong, I love a good power dynamic but...I don't personally enjoy reading either of those things, so you won't catch me writing them.

🤲 Would you please share a snippet of a wip?

Sure! Here's a little bit from the next chapter of the Ghost of You:

“Young lady.”

She barely heard Lucifer over the revelry. He was at her side again, watching Angel return from the bar with an armful of unlabelled glass bottles.

“My name is Lute.”

He waved a gloved hand dismissively. “I’ll get there. When you’ve been around as long as I have, a lot of names belonging to a lot of different people swim around in my head. I’ve learned that I can’t just—” he imitated grabbing something out of thin air with his thumb and pointer finger, “pluck a name, hoping it’s the right one.”

“You’re insane,” Lute muttered.

“Maybe,” he shrugged. “Have we changed your mind yet?”

“No.”

🎯 Have any of your readers accurately guessed major plot points? Care to share which?

Oooh actually, yes they have, but I can't say because of spoilers 🤭

[saveraedae]

OO do u have any more designs like that you can post?👀

I have lots of designs I made that aren't specifically for the show that I haven't posted actually. (So if you guys want more, ask and I shall supply. :))

Here's Luke as a kid too! (I had designed him and Ash's younger designs on the same canvas LOL)

i imagine he is like the exact opposite of Ben in the sense that when he was younger his hair was longer and then when he was older he was randomly like 'damn nvm fuck this' (Maybe they bonded over that, who knows)

[zumicho]

What is your to-go popcorn flavor

anything but sweet popcorn I can’t do sweet

[the-inkwell-variable]

Hi! Happy Saturday! I’ve got another weird question this week: if your WIP(s) get mainstream popular in the future, what relationship(s) do you think will get misinterpreted the most by readers? It can be any type of relationship - romantic pairing, platonic friends, parent-child, etc.

Hello hello! Welcome back to my weirdness! I do hope you enjoy your stay!

Hmmmm, I think I'm most worried about Amara and Hendryk's relationship in the Tea and Tarot series. They're brother and sister, and EXTREMELY close. Like "I'd kill for you" close. But due to their playful banter, I'm worried that people will assume they're a couple, like Wincest or Pinecest.

Another WIP I'm worried about is the untitled one that takes place in the same universe, and the relationship: Draven the Inquisitor and Kira the leonin mage. They start off as enemies/reluctant allies and slowly grow closer as the book continues. I'm worried that people will ship them as well, even though their relationship becomes more of a father/daughter situation. Ordinarily I wouldn't care (I mean, I started off shipping those two!), but Draven has made it explicitly clear that he only has eyes for Tiatha and will brutally murder anyone else for even looking at him romantically.

[rainbowcrowley]

Fuck Marry Kill:

DT's Macbeth, DT's Hamlet, DT's Richard II

okay i see we're doing this now, huh

so.

fuck: macbeth. i mean. have you SEEN him. also. knees. they do be very slutty.

marry: hamlet i guess? hashtag i can fix him, and all that. also: he's a brat. but a brat i'm very fond of.

kill: well richard II is left, huh. i love him, he's beautiful but didn't make the cut, sorry princess 😔🙏🏻

[flowercrowngods]

for the wip thing bard!eddie/knight!steve pls!!!

thank you so much for enabling me, friend 🥰 part 1 • the preceding snippet (direct follow-up)

It is always a lavish affair when Princess Chrissy decides there is something to celebrate, and despite his nerves and a horrible anxiety that has been his steady but unwelcome companion all day, Eddie finds himself smiling at the view of the ballroom.

It occurs to him how far he has come as he takes it all in, his eyes surely wide as saucers at the display of grandeur before him. Men and women alike dressed in finest fabrics and the brightest of colours, servants bustling about with more wine and delicacies for the Princess and her guests.

Years ago the people of Hawkins took it upon themselves to chase him out of the city, and not even the Princess’s grace and friendship were enough to make him stay where he clearly was not wanted. And now here he is — highly requested bard and dearly welcome guest, he has He cannot help but feel vindicated and proud, having spited Hawkins and her people like this, sailed with pirates and travelled with adventures, learned from merchants and sung for emperors.

All of it to show this city that he is more. That he is better.

And yet, as much as he wants the walls that surround the city to drip with his every success, as much as he wants to cover them in writing of every praiseful word uttered about him and his craft, he cannot — will not — sing tonight.

And Hawkins will be the victor once more.

🤍🌷 make me write (please)

[hnnny]

For the love interest ask game: Revan/Exile?

Oh gosh, they would be truly disastrous for one another XD or more like Revan would be disastrous for Zena lol

A lot of people have their Revans and exiles be really close friends back in the Jedi Order, but when I played the games I never read it like that. I just thought Zena was an unlucky soul who got talent scouted to be a General lol. So I kept it that way cause I thought it was interesting.

BUT because they did know one another and worked closely enough during the Mando Wars, they kind of fall back into familiar patterns with one another despite Zena now being a very capable leader on her own. Revan's whole ideology is "it's my way or the highway" and Zena's is "I don't want to upset anyone and they probably know best anyway" (my poor girl). they get very pseudo-relationshippy during the Unknown Regions post Kotor 2, but a toxic relationship because my Revan is a huge manipulator and my exile has no self esteem to really recognize that she's being treated as a tool for Revan's army again.

So if they were to be a thing, I'd imagine it would look very similar to that, but official lol. It's how I see Revan treating Malak when they became really invested in the war...(Suddenly I fear for Zena's jaw 😭)

[saxon-official]

sonic or laser?

Laser? What sort of question is this?

[yesmissnyx]

👀👀🥺

Not me feeling so happy you answered my asks

Oh no... my weakness edging

😤💖 I'll get around to them all eventually!

[pearlypairings]

Can I get 30 and 38 pls 😊

30.  Favourite idea you haven’t started on yet

This hard to answer!! I have a few ideas that aren't fully fleshed out chapters or stories yet that I LOVE, but I've still started them at least with whatever scene had its chokehold on my brain. One of my favorites that's hanging in the wings to be worked on would be a pt/ot au for steve x chrissy. They'd be coworkers at an outpatient therapy clinic that are complete unaware idiots in love, mutual pining, the works <3333 A few scenes are in the wip folder but it's not enough yet to be like an actual story/chapter/etc.

38.  Weirdest story idea you’ve ever had

ooh I just answered this ask on this post! Weird, because of my irrational disgust with Fred Benson lmao.

ask me something else:)

[rosecoloredtarot]

The Star, The Sun, & The Moon ✨🌞🌜

the star: whats something, spell/media/charm etc, that calms you or cheers you up? - so I have a personal sigil I use when my anxiety is out of control (but haven't had to in awhile, yay me). I game a lot, so whatever game I'm playing at the moment is usually my go to if I'm grouchy.

the moon: whats a rumor you heard that you arent sure is true or not? - I'm actually pretty sure this one is true because I heard it from the horse's mouth, but a friend at work is switching positions. She thought it was because her new supervisor requested her specifically, but apparently the decision to move her came from up top and the supervisor doesn't actually want her there.

the sun: whats something youre very proud of? - I am a fantastic cook. Its a combination of a little kitchen magic and a lot of trial and error. I'm especially good at taking a bunch of seemingly disparate ingredients and making a delicious meal (thank you Chopped!)

thanks for the asks @autumns-veil :D