#vacation arc 2024

[organicsaturdaychurch]

Ametrine Plinko perched in a plant

[amynessblog]

Weekend away in Paris 🇫🇷🥖🤍

[flightsandhotels]

Follow the link to book a flight to Paris, book hotel rooms in Paris and to book tours in Paris.

[alexthegamingboy]

Toonami Weekly Recap 03/23/2024

Ninja Kamui EP#07: Using the Kamui suit, Higan defeats Lil and sends his severed head back to AUZA headquarters. Yamaji consequently decides to speed up his plans and gives Zai permission to go after Higan. Back inside her truck, Aska explains to Higan how her during her childhood, her face was severely disfigured in an accident and she was abandoned by her parents. She was and eventually adopted by the former clan chieftain to become a ninja where she became a master of disguise and "watcher" for him. Aska and Mari developed a close personal bond with each other against ninja conventions. As the former chieftain succumbed to illness, Yamaji became leader and took the clan away from Japan alienating many long time members. Meanwhile, Mari had secretly developed a face-changing device which she shared with the dissidents. When Mari became pregnant with Higan's child, they were forced to flee and go into hiding. Aska says that she decided to stay in order to uncover what future Yamaji was planning for the clan.

Lycoris Recoil EP#10 - Repay evil with evil: Chisato decides to close down LycoReco. Mizuki and Kurumi both decide to leave for foreign countries. At DA, Kusunoki reveals Enkuboku, or the new radio tower, as Majima's next target, and explains their mission to raid his hideout. Takina confirms the Alan Institute's involvement with Majima after interrogating one of his men. Meanwhile, Majima has taken Yoshimatsu hostage, and tells him he will target the AI after dealing with the DA. The Lycoris raid the hideout, but Majima has relocated, boasting to Kusunoki he plans to expose Japan's false peace. The next day, Majima uses Robota's USB in the tower's antenna to broadcast to all of Japan that he has hidden a thousand guns all over Tokyo for anybody to find. Seeing Majima wants to expose the DA's existence, DA superiors order Chisato to intervene. Meanwhile, Mika tells Chisato the truth about Yoshimatsu and apologizes for hiding it. However, she does not blame to either of them, being thankful for the time she was given. Kusunoki calls to deploy Chisato, just as they receive a call from Robota telling her where Yoshimatsu is being held, saying he will be killed if she heads to Enkuboku. Trusting Takina and Fuki's abilities, Chisato and Mika prepare to go rescue Yoshimatsu.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Entertainment District Arc EP#18 (44) Finale - No Matter How Many Lives: Nezuko burns the blood blades with her fire. Tanjiro, no longer poisoned, reunites with Zenitsu, Inosuke, and Tengen; Nezuko burns the poison out of their bodies, saving them. She and Tanjiro set out to finish off the demon siblings and find them insulting their relationship following their defeat. Tanjiro implores them to support each other in their last moments but Daki dies first. Gyutaro remembers their human lives; they were born into the poorest caste of a red-light district. Despite his appearance burdening him, Daki, considered very attractive as a child, gave them a comfortable life. One day, Daki attacked a customer of hers and was burned alive in retaliation. Gyutaro found her and killed the people responsible. They were subsequently found by the Upper Rank Six of then and turned into demons. Gyutaro meets with Daki in the afterlife and they reconcile, walking to Hell together; he finally disintegrates. Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro arrives, sarcastically praising Tengen for killing Upper Rank Six. However, Tengen intends to retire and informs him of Tanjiro's potential. Elsewhere, an increasingly ill Kagaya is overjoyed at the news and expresses his pride in the Demon Slayers, noting Muzan's defeat is near. Akaza is summoned to the alternate dimension, the Infinity Castle, and realizes that an Upper Rank has been killed. Tanjiro embraces Zenitsu, Inosuke, and Nezuko, relieved that they all have survived.

[bratzforchris]

the bratzfornick 141 writing challenge

hi everyone! me and @nicksbestie been looking for new fics to read and so many of you are so talented, so what better way to have new reading material than hosting a little challenge to fuel our delusions 😋

here are the basics for the challenge: pick 1 character, pick 4 story elements, and create 1 fic! more details below!!

the following rules are things you must follow. otherwise, you will be eliminated from this challenge. 

no being rude or hateful to other creators. this includes us, as well as others participating in the challenge.

no copying or plagiarizing ANY work. this includes challenge submissions as well as other stories that have been posted to tumblr/wattpad/etc. if you choose to use one of your works from another platform, please make sure that you have proof it is your own work

no submissions that revolve around anything weird or illegal (abuse, incest, illegal age gaps, highly graphic mental illness, hard drugs, age play, homo/transphobia/racism/abelism/etc, bathroom play, etc) 

5k max word limit. in order for us to be able to thoroughly read all of your submissions, please keep your word count to 5k or less and use paragraph breaks!

when you post your fic, please tag @bratzforchris and @nicksbestie and use the tag #bratzfornick’s 141 writing challenge 

characters (pick 1)

matt sturniolo

chris sturniolo

nick sturniolo

nathan doe

story elements (pick any 4): you may mix and match these to your liking. you are not required to do one from all four categories (for example: two locations, one trope, one genre OR two genres, two tropes, etc)

GENRES: 

Fluff

Smut

Angst

Age regression (not age play. your work must be 100% SFW and innocent to fall into this category)

TROPES:

Friends to lovers

Enemies to lovers

Little x caregiver 

Friends with benefits

Chronically ill x healthy

Mafia x goody two shoes

Academic rivals

Lovers to strangers

Nurse x doctor coworker

Fake dating

Grumpy x sunshine

Royalty x bodyguard

Major character death

Angel x demon

Singer/band member x fan

Arranged marriage

Locations/Settings: 

Alternate universe (AU)

College/university

Concert

Outskirt small town

Big city

The forest/woods

Home

Library/bookstore

Vacation

Haunted/abandoned house

Office

Hospital

Plot Ideas: 

Accidental confession (it slips out when drunk, caught in the heat of the moment, etc)

Revenge (fake dating, sleeping with an ex, etc)

Getting used to a new diagnosis/disability (a doctor who is so used to coaching patients through their new diagnosis that they struggle with theirs, getting used to new dynamics with a partner)

Forced proximity (one bed, locked in a room, etc)

Redemption arc

Taking care of each other (cleaning wounds, cooking, holding the trash can while they’re being sick)

Hiding a big secret

Fight that turns sexy

Language barrier (a Southern partner not understanding Boston slang, an actual language barrier, etc)

Chance encounter

Caught in the rain

Dare 

create 1 fic: please follow the rules, characters, and story elements listed above! as stated before, you do not have to pick from all four story categories, just four total. write as many fics as you’d like for this challenge. 

don’t forget to tag BOTH of us: @bratzforchris and @nicksbestie and use the #bratzfornick’s 141 writing challenge in your submission!

Submissions close May 15th, 2024! Most importantly, have fun! No actual monetary or material prizes will be given out for this challenge→it’s all meant to be fun and creative. Good luck and have fun! We can’t wait to see what you come up with ♡

[sambuckylibrary]

TFATWS Anniversary Event 2024

The @sambuckylibrary will be holding a The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Anniversary Event! The event will start on March 18th and run until April 28th. During that time, we will be reblogging and sharing the work you guys create here on our blog.

This event is not just for the creators, but for the commenters. You can post fanfiction, art, moodboards, edits, podfics, fic list recs, comments, etc. It’ll be a low-stakes event. No need to sign up. Just remember to tag @sambuckylibary in your post for each fill, and we will be tracking #tfatwsanniversary2024 for reblogs.

If you are posting on AO3, please add it toTFATWS Anniversary Event 2024 Collection.

Each week will have a different theme with prompts from Monday to Friday. Each prompt will also come with a badge you may use for it when you post. The weekly themes and their prompts will be:

For the text version of the information above as well as the FAQ and rules, check the information under “keep reading”.

WEEK 1 (March 18 - 24): THE WINTER SOLDIER TO PRE-INFINITY WAR

MONDAY: “I don’t think he’s the kind you save.”

TUESDAY: Sam Searches for Bucky

WEDNESDAY: “Can you move your seat up?”

THURSDAY: Team Up at the Airport

FRIDAY: On the Run

WEEK 2 (March 25 - 31) : INFINITY WAR TO PRE-TFATWS

MONDAY: Laying Low

TUESDAY: Reunite in Wakanda

WEDNESDAY: Soul Stone

THURSDAY: Victory Party

FRIDAY: 6 Months of Ghosting

WEEK 3 (April 1 - 7): The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

MONDAY: Couple's Therapy

TUESDAY: “Let me just walk you through a hypothetical.”

WEDNESDAY: Madripoor

THURSDAY: “You’re just gonna set me up like that, huh?”

FRIDAY: The Cookout

WEEK 4 (April 8 - 14): Post-TFATWS

MONDAY: Meanwhile, on the Boat...

TUESDAY: Divorce Arc

WEDNESDAY: Skrulls

THURSDAY: Better Thunderbolts Ideas

FRIDAY: Better Captain America 4 Ideas

WEEK 5 (April 15 - 21): AU Week

MONDAY: No Powers AU

TUESDAY: Period Piece

WEDNESDAY: Sci-fi/Fantasy AU

THURSDAY: Based on a Movie

FRIDAY: Ghost/Zombie AU

WEEK 6 (April 22 - 28): Sambucky Week

MONDAY: Didn’t Know They were Dating/Friends with Benefits

TUESDAY: Redwing

WEDNESDAY: Hurt/Comfort

THURSDAY: Separate, Long Vacations

FRIDAY: Dealer's Choice

FAQ

What is this?

It’s a SamBucky event.

Is there any pressure?

No pressure at all.

Can I fill more than one prompt with one piece of art/one fic?

Yes! You can fill one prompt with one piece of art or fic. You can try to fill all five prompts that week at once with one piece of art or fic. You can do any number in between.

Are there any prizes for making anything for this event?

Just the satisfaction that you made something cool.

Is it just SamBucky?

Yes please, just SamBucky. There can be side ships, but the main ship should be SamBucky.

How long will this event run?

It will run from March 18th and run until April 28th.

I heard there are badges I can use for each fill?

There are! You can find the badges here.

RULES AND GUIDELINES

What are the guidelines for the bingo?

I will be borrowing some of this from the MYSU Valentine’s Day Bingo 2022 Guidelines, since they were fantastic.

For Everyone:

1. Remember to @sambuckylibrary in the post as well as #tfatwsanniversary2024.

2. Please also tag the prompt you’re filling (for instance, if the square is “Redwing”, use “#redwing” as one of your tags when posting about it on Tumblr).

3. If you’re uploading to AO3, please:

a ) Say somewhere which prompt you’re filling.

b ) Add it to TFATWS Anniversary Event 2024 (TFATWS_Anniversary_Event_2024).

For Artists:

1. Create at least one piece of new art that can’t have been posted anywhere else before this.

2. All visual art forms are welcome:

a ) Gifsets, at least 3 gifs.

b ) Aesthetic boards or moodboards, at least 4 images each.

c ) Drawing/painting, that is not a sketch.

d) Fan video.

e) Graphics edit.

For Authors:

1. At least 500 words.

2. Posted on Tumblr or AO3.

3. Can be part of a series, but should work as a standalone.

For Podficcers:

1. The podfic should at least be 5 minutes long.

2. It should be posted on either Tumblr or AO3.

3. The podfic can be of a fic made for the event, a fic not made for the event while still adhering to the prompt, or a notfic.

For Fic Rec Lists:

1. You must have at least five fics or podfics on the rec list.

2. Make sure to give brief descriptions of the fics or podfics as well as their rating and wordcount.

For Commenters:

1. Any amount of comment counts, from a heart emoji (“❤️”) to an essay.

2. We would rather this be about what makes you happy and joyful about reading than any scathing critiques.

Things to be mindful of when creating:

For Sam

Avoid framing Sam only as a caretaker or emotional support for Bucky. Be mindful of Sam acting angry or aggressive in an out-of-character way and falling into the angry/sassy Black man trope (check out the MCU source material to help with character traits).

Avoid decentering Sam as a main character and refrain from focusing entirely on Bucky.

In art: avoid whitewashing Sam’s skin and research drawing Black characters.

General disclaimer: Race affects every aspect of his life, including interacting with police/government and the white structures of the world when it comes to performing his duties as Cap and simply being a Black man that lives in the U.S.

For Bucky

Avoid phrasing “flesh/normal/human hand” to refer to the contrast between his prosthetic arm and his right arm. The phrasing is ableist. You can simply refer to his prosthesis when relevant, otherwise use “right/left arm/hand”.

For more information, please check out this document suggested by @ninesdb on how to write Bucky as an amputee. @ninesdb is also open to questions if you have any queries not answered by the google doc.

Specific Tags:

Avoid tags in AO3 like “Sam Wilson is a Gift”, “Sam Wilson is a Saint”, and “Bucky Needs a Hug”.

Have fun and we look forward to your TFATWS Anniversary fics!

- The Mods

[pookie-mulder]

May 2024 fic roundup

I’ve decided to post a list of some of my favorite fics I’ve read each month, kind of like a reading journal. I’m terrible at remembering details of the fics I read (they all blend together in my mind), so I thought this would help me be able to look back on them in the future. Plus, maybe it will help you guys find some new stuff to read! (I’d love to chat about fics with you guys.)

Anyway, here’s my first one! I didn’t add these as I went (oops), so there’s definitely a bunch I’m forgetting. I’ll hopefully be better about it next month.

(If any of the untagged authors have tumblrs that I didn’t know about, let me know and I’ll add them.)

🏝️🚢 Erlona’s Heart by MD1016

Oh boy, this one has everything. Cancer arc angst, a vacation gone wrong, whump aplenty, intense UST, fascinating world-building, and some good old fashioned booty-smooshin’. I loved it so much! I’m so glad that I can read classic fics like this one that were published before I was even born.

🏕️🐻 Last Chance Falls by @slippinmickeys

Another oldie but goodie! This scratched my itch for a nice survival fic. Give me all that sweet, sweet hurt/comfort and cuddling for warmth and taking care of each other’s injuries and just-in-case love confessions.

❄️🧥 got you covered by @thursdayinspace

An excellent little fic based on a prompt I gave where Mulder wears Scully’s clothes. Idiots in love my beloved!

🏨📔 Blinded by White Light by @dashakay

I read the first installment in April, but I didn’t get to the follow-up until May, so I’m still counting it!

This post-colonization fic absolutely blew my mind. I was deeply obsessed with YA dystopian books in the 2010s, and this fic gave me major nostalgia while still being fresh and original. Honestly, it’s best if you go into this one not knowing much. Just read it!!!

[nicksbestie]

the bratzfornick 141 writing challenge

hi everyone! we’ve been looking for new fics to read and so many of you are so talented, so what better way to have new reading material than hosting a little challenge to fuel our delusions 😋

here are the basics for the challenge: pick 1 character, pick 4 story elements, and create 1 fic! more details below!!

the following rules are things you must follow. otherwise, you will be eliminated from this challenge. 

no being rude or hateful to other creators. this includes us, as well as others participating in the challenge.

no copying or plagiarizing ANY work. this includes challenge submissions as well as other stories that have been posted to tumblr/wattpad/etc. if you choose to use one of your works from another platform, please make sure that you have proof it is your own work

no submissions that revolve around anything weird or illegal (abuse, incest, illegal age gaps, highly graphic mental illness, hard drugs, age play, homo/transphobia/racism/abelism/etc, bathroom play, etc) 

5k max word limit. in order for us to be able to thoroughly read all of your submissions, please keep your word count to 5k or less and use paragraph breaks!

when you post your fic, please tag @bratzforchris and @nicksbestie and use the tag #bratzfornick’s 141 writing challenge 

characters (pick 1)

matt sturniolo

chris sturniolo

nick sturniolo

nathan doe

story elements (pick any 4): you may mix and match these to your liking. you are not required to do one from all four categories (for example: two locations, one trope, one genre OR two genres, two tropes, etc)

GENRES: 

Fluff

Smut

Angst

Age regression

TROPES:

Friends to lovers

Enemies to lovers

Little x caregiver 

Friends with benefits

Chronically ill x healthy

Mafia x goody two shoes

Academic rivals

Lovers to strangers

Nurse x doctor coworker

Fake dating

Grumpy x sunshine

Royalty x bodyguard

Major character death

Angel x demon

Singer/band member x fan

Arranged marriage

Locations/Settings: 

Alternate universe (AU)

College/university

Concert

Outskirt small town

Big city

The forest/woods

Home

Library/bookstore

Vacation

Haunted/abandoned house

Office

Hospital

Plot Ideas: 

Accidental confession (it slips out when drunk, caught in the heat of the moment, etc)

Revenge (fake dating, sleeping with an ex, etc)

Getting used to a new diagnosis/disability (a doctor who is so used to coaching patients through their new diagnosis that they struggle with theirs, getting used to new dynamics with a partner)

Forced proximity (one bed, locked in a room, etc)

Redemption arc

Taking care of each other (cleaning wounds, cooking, holding the trash can while they’re being sick)

Hiding a big secret

Fight that turns sexy

Language barrier (a Southern partner not understanding Boston slang, an actual language barrier, etc)

Chance encounter

Caught in the rain

Dare 

create 1 fic: please follow the rules, characters, and story elements listed above! as stated before, you do not have to pick from all four story categories, just four total. write as many fics as you’d like for this challenge. 

don’t forget to tag BOTH of us: @bratzforchris and @nicksbestie and use the #bratzfornick’s 141 writing challenge in your submission!

Submissions close May 15th, 2024! Most importantly, have fun! No actual monetary or material prizes will be given out for this challenge→it’s all meant to be fun and creative. Good luck and have fun! We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

[intotheelliwoods]

2 Arms Left Masterpost (Part 5)

(Part 1) - Main Comic Masterpost

(Part 2) - Mini Comic Maserpost

(Part 3) - Bonus Drawings

(Part 4) - More Bonus Drawings

(Part 5) - Crossovers, tags, references and misc sagas

Below the cut is extra/other stuff!

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Noteable tag sagas, not linked separately in masterpost:

#hug saga

#collab comic

#2al dtiys

#the besties

#2al takeover

#2al coms

#freshavocado

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Crossovers/Peepaw Multiverse/Separated Multiverse

Assorted shenanigans #1

Assorted shenanigans #2

Assorted shenanigans #3

I May Be Invisible, But I Still Look Good #1

I May Be Invisible, But I Still Look Good #2

I May Be Invisible, But I Still Look Good #3

I May Be Invisible, But I Still Look Good #4

We'll Meet Again, Soon

Last Grain of Sand in the Hourglass

Dumbass Separated Leo AU

All other SLAU/2AL crossovers are tagged as #the besties because there is so many crossover drawings with them!

Krangified Donnie #1

Krangified Donnie #2

Krangified Donnie #3

3 Sided Coin

Wanderer

AU Comp 2024

Replica (AU Comp 2024)

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The extra tiny Little Leo saga

THE POST THAT STARTED IT

He is off balance without an arm :(

He should hate me

What about a little big Leo?

How did this all happen?

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The microscopic Little Leo saga

He SHURNK!?

Future Leos reaction!?

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The IRL 2AL saga (the bobble heads, and action figure)

An Introduction

Is this even real?

They are important and queer!

Stay hydrated!

Why are we here?

Vacation!

Poptart action figure has arrived!!

Poptart and the bobbles!

So many... so many poptarts.....

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Fusion Nonsense (Avocado/Toast)

Main informational post

#freshavocado <- tag for everything related

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Assorted Merch art

Keychain concepts

Sprout keychain too?

do NOT the poptart keychain!!!

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Prosthetic info <- Old, still correct but may need updating

Arm info #1 - Concept art

Arm info #2 - What if he gets punched there?

Arm info #3 - Complications?

Arm info #4 - What does Leo miss about a flesh arm?

Arm info #5 - Does Leo feel weather changes?

Arm info #6 - Port care and maintenance

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Assorted Lore dumps <- needs updating, maybe an informational lore post later

Dump #1

Dump #2

Dump #3

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Playlists

Arc 1

Arc 2

Individual Character Playlists!

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Color References

Big Leo

Big and Medium Leo

Medium and Little Leo

Colors

Sprout and Poptart outfits

Currently most updated colors for all 3 Leos!

Bonus: Lmao color consistency? Whats that.

[mikeywayarchive]

Photo: Jawn Rocha

Mikey Way debuts his Dark Horse Comics series, Christmas 365

Anna Zanes | July 24, 2024

Full article under the cut:

It might still be sunny out, but Mikey Way is stuck on Christmas. Alongside co-writer Jonathan Rivera and illustrator Piotr Kowalski, with Brad Simpson on colors, the My Chem guitarist-cum-graphic novelist (Electric Century, Collapser) has announced Christmas 365, an upcoming series with Dark Horse Comics, also home to Gerard Way’s Paranoid Gardens and The Umbrella Academy. This oddly feel-good story, bizarre and magical as it is loaded with gallows humor, follows the arc of Peter Rockwell and his family as they navigate the treacherous holiday season, aided by some words of wisdom from a strip mall Santa. Way describes the surreal satire astutely: “Like most kids growing up, I would often fantasize, ‘What if [Christmas] never had to end?’ That very thought was what sparked this story.” Though it's got the spirit of The Nightmare Before Christmas and the kooky suburban charm of Better Off Dead — this team has created a series that’s fresh, surprising, a bit spooky, and entirely their own. 

In speaking to their process, AP connected with co-writers Way and Rivera. “Finally being able to tell this story is a real dream come true! The idea came about a decade ago, and there were plenty of starts and stops in the process,” Way shares. “Putting it in comic form felt like the perfect way to tell the story exactly how we envisioned it after so many years of wanting to share it with the world. Let's be honest, I don't think there's a kid alive who hasn't wished Christmas would never end. Haven't we all fantasized about it being something we got to live day after day?” He continues, “I saw this as an opportunity to tell a funny but heartfelt story, in the vein of all of the classic ’80s and ’90s Christmas movies that I loved so much. I remember watching Home Alone and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation back to back one night and wondering, ‘What story is left to tell?’ An hour or two later, the framework for Christmas 365 was born.”

The connection between co-writers has been an ongoing one, though this project sees it come to fruition. “It's been really fulfilling getting to finally write a story with Jonathan Rivera, who is one of my best friends — I think we've known each other over 20 years now,” Way says. As for the rest of the highly experienced team, “Piotr Kowalski and Brad Simpson brought the story to life exactly as we imagined, giving it the feel and imagery of a ’90s Christmas movie through and through. Daniel Chabon has been a terrific editor to work with and really helped us keep the story focused. I am sure this goes without saying, but it has been a real honor to be able to put out a comic under the Dark Horse banner. The folks over there have always been super kind and supportive to me, and have a rich history with my brother. So to be joining the ‘family’ with my own story to tell is pretty surreal!” 

Rivera, also known for Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye, adds, “Mikey and I had been talking about this story for a while, but it really started to come together as a comic during the pandemic. We’re living in stressful times, so it felt so cathartic to work on such a sweet and strange story about forgiveness and spending time with the people we love. It’s also the type of story we rarely see in comics, and that made me really excited as well.” 

For the writer, a goal has been achieved with this project. Dark Horse has long been a northern star in the industry for Rivera, who caps the chat off with, “I’ve been a fan of Dark Horse comics since I picked up their first Aliens vs. Predator miniseries as a kid. I later worked with them when I ran the official Myspace for The Umbrella Academy back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. So it brings me great joy to come home again with a book that means so much to me!”

Dark Horse Comics

Dark Horse Comics

[organicsaturdaychurch]

Dmitrius’s favorite part about beach vacations is that all the vacation houses have nautical theming which almost always matches his color palette

He has found where he shall be sleeping for the coming nights.

[starrysnowdrop]

Looking Forward -> 2024

We are almost done with 2023 and what a year it’s been! Both IRL and here, there has been so many great changes this year, and there’s still so much to look forward to in 2024. Therefore, I wanted to take a little time to reflect on this past year and then talk about what I have planned for next year. Because I know I’ll be long winded as usual, I will place it under a cut.

2023: The Year of Hali

So this year was a momentous year creatively for me, as I officially switched my main WoL OC from Yume to Hali, and though I do still have a twinge of guilt for dropping Yume completely like I did, I have to admit that I’ve never been happier writing than I am right now. Hali and her story and her ship with Aymeric bring me so much joy, and I have seen how much Hali has been enjoyed by all of you, so it just tells me that I made the right decision. I have written so much more for Hali in only a year than I have for Yume in all the previous years combined. I have been practicing my gposing way more and I felt like I have grown so much as a creator, and I think it’s because I’m so genuinely happy with Hali that it makes me want to keep doing more. This little pink woman has stolen my whole heart and I am very proud of all I have done this year with her.

Now I know that the last two months have been really stressful IRL and it’s been difficult to get back into writing, but I’m not going to let it get to me. I’m hoping that starting next week after the holidays are over, my son is back in school, and we are all back to our routines that it’ll be way easier to write. Still, I’m proud of what I’ve already done and I’m so excited for what I have planned for 2024, along with my hopes for Dawntrail and for Hali and Aymeric’s future development.

2024, Dawntrail, and Beyond

I know I’m not alone in being extremely excited for Dawntrail and beginning our WoLs’ next story arc, so I already have some plans for Hali that will happen for sure, and some that might happen depending on circumstances. I also have plans for Urania x Hermes on top of everything I want to do for Hali. So let’s go over all of these briefly.

First of all, I am going to continue working on my current WIPs for Hali’s story, notably Hali and Aymeric’s first meeting, expanding on Hali and Aymeric bonding while Aymeric recovers in the infirmary (twice!), the letters they send to each other throughout SB, ShB, and Pre-EW, the love confession, and the Ishgardian Ball. I have worked on all of this interchangeably for months now and I hope to get something done soon enough. I also have a bunch of Hali lore that I have planned on discussing, notably her ancestry and where each side of her family comes from. This is a lot I know, but there’s so much that I want to write and share with you all.

Next I absolutely know that I want Aymeric to accompany Hali to Tural (The New World) for 7.0 despite it going against canon. I want Aymeric to have some time away from Ishgard and to experience an adventure with Hali. I know he can’t accompany her on adventures most of the time, but I want to be self indulgent damn it and that man needs an action-adventure vacation with his girlfriend!

That’s it for my definitive plans, but what about what I might be doing for Hali in 2024? Well, the biggest question hanging in the balance is the new casting job. It depends on if I believe the new casting job will fit Hali and make sense for her progression if I will add it to her canon jobs list. If I don’t think it’ll fit her, then I might look into the other jobs and see if there’s something I’ve overlooked that can be added instead. But there’s always the possibility that no new canon jobs are added and Hali remains an Astrologian and Dancer only. I was just looking forward to perhaps giving Hali some development of her magical abilities and learn a new job. But I will have to wait and see for Tokyo Fanfest for that!

The other thing that I’m not entirely sure if I’m doing it yet or not is a proposal! I might have Aymeric propose to Hali in 7.0 but I’m not sure if I want to do it so soon, or if it feels right doing it in 7.0. I want to experience all of 7.0’s MSQ before I decide on that. It WILL happen eventually I promise, it’s just a matter of when.

I think that’s everything for Hali, but I also have plans for Urania and Hermes! I’m wanting to write a bit of their canon story but I’m also super excited for the Modern AU I have been developing! I’m not sure yet if I will do anything with the Good Ending AU I just posted about, but it’s still a possibility. I’m also going to make them a separate section under my pinned post so there will be easy access to their lore.

Okay, I believe that’s everything. I will be getting started on all this after the new year’s celebration, and I hope to be able to share something really soon. Until then, I wish you all a Happy New Year and I hope you enjoy your holiday weekend and I wish everyone joy and inspiration in the new year! Love you all!! 🥰💖

[bingebuddie]

My Writing Journey January 2024

Some status updates on my projects...

Sideways

The next arc on Sideways is coming along well. I have three chapters complete and ready to post. But I want to have some more ready before I start posting. Aiming for the end of January for launch. I don't want to have this arc stretching out like the last two did. Check it out if you want to catch up before the next arc starts!

I might post a teaser... there is a lot coming in this next arc... including the face-off with the LAFD, lots of world-building, and Buck, Eddie, Bobby, Athena, Wes, and Cole taking their planned vacation. Traveling to New York, getting a view into Wes and Cole's origin, and then the long-fated cruise...

I have done some refining on the outlines for the two following arcs.

This fic his 300k words in 2023... it's looking to beat that in 2024...

Nevermore

I had some artwork commissioned for this, and I cannot wait to share it.

I've posted five new chapters on this one in the last few weeks. I have trimmed some of the outline as I felt it was too long and was dragging the story out.

Anyway, I'm having a lot of fun wrapping this up. I have future plans for this world.

Buddie WIPS:

Run: Small one shot. This one will be up in the next week or so.

Search and Rescue - Buck and Eddie qualify to be part of a new SAR task force. While they work together better than anyone else, they have never been further apart personally.

Relationship Goals - In an effort to rebuild their friendship, after their new relationships fail, Buck and Eddie join a local hockey team with some of Buck's old Seal friends. This is already 20ish pages and closest to being complete.

Stolen - A stolen kiss changes everything between Buck and Eddie. This Angst fest is somehow super soft.

The Ties That Bind - Buck breakdown fic.

All I Want for Christmas - Think Scrooged and It's a wonderful life but BUDDIE... I wanted to have this done for the holidays... maybe for next year...

Still working away on my original novel.

[alexthegamingboy]

Toonami Weekly Recap 03/16/2024

Ninja Kamui EP#06: The organization begins searching the city for the lieutenant and Higan. After retreating to heal Higan, the lieutenant reveals herself to be Emma, otherwise known as Aska. She explains to Higan that she was sent by the clan in order to spy on him under the guise of a rookie FBI agent. Aska informs Higan that it will be virtually impossible to defeat the organization without using an armored suit and informs him that she has taken one of the most advanced models during their escape, the Kamui. To use it, Higan must be directly synched to the suit via neural pathways for it to function. Before putting him into deep sleep for the procedure, Aska confirms she was the one who saved him back during the ambush and helped him infiltrate the city. Lil manages to locate their hideout and Aska engages him in battle before ultimately being defeated. During the synching, Aska subconsciously relays to Higan that she was only able to save him because she didn't arrive in time. She explains that Mari saved her life long ago and that the two of them stayed in touch since. Higan finishes the synching and confronts Lil in the Kamui.

Lycoris Recoil EP#09 - What's done is done: Takina manages to force Himegawa to flee, but she still applied a high voltage discharge into Chisato's heart, making it unable to be recharged, giving Chisato only two more months to live. This devastates Takina, but Chisato returns to her daily life, unfazed. Kusunoki recruits Chisato for a raid on Majima's hideout, but she only agrees if she reinstates Takina. Kurumi has Mika reveal ten years ago, despite her talent, Chisato suffered from a congenital heart disease that only gave her six months to live. Seeing her potential, Yoshimatsu arranged for Chisato to receive an artificial heart, under the condition Mika raised her like their own daughter, and ensured she used her talent for killing. However, Chisato saw Yoshimatsu as her "savior", and thus used her abilities for good. Takina and Mizuki overhear the story, and they all agree the best way of tracking down Yoshimatsu is through Majima. Meanwhile, Majima learns about Yoshimatsu and comes up with a new plan. Takina decides to return to the DA to help Chisato, and arranges for a day off to spend time with her. After visiting the park, she thanks Takina and gives her her scarf as a present before leaving. Meanwhile, Yoshimatsu and Himegawa are ambushed and captured by Majima.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Entertainment District Arc EP#17 (44) - Never Give Up: Tanjiro survives his fall but is confronted by Gyutaro, who mocks his inability to protect Nezuko and his friends, slamming him around the burning city. He offers to transform him but Tanjiro responds by head-butting him, secretly stabbing him with a poisoned kunai. With Gyutaro immobilized, he attempts his Hinokami Kagura once more to behead him. Daki intervenes but is attacked by Zenitsu, reaching her neck with his fastest form. Gyutaro removes the kunai and recovers. Before he can kill Tanjiro, Tengen, having halted the poison's effects, intervenes, battling Gyutaro despite his wounds. Seeing his chance, Tanjiro reaches Gyutaro's neck but is stabbed in the jaw. His scar transforms into a fiery mark, giving him the strength to slice through. Zenitsu loses momentum without cutting Daki's neck but is joined by Inosuke, revealing he moved his internal organs upon getting stabbed, causing Gyutaro to miss his heart. The Demon Slayers simultaneously behead the siblings, but in the aftermath, Gyutaro’s body suddenly erupts with blood blades, destroying the city.

[thedarknesssings]

Prompt 6:  Fluidity

Prompt 6: Halcyon - FFxiv Write 2024 Characters:  Gilvain Voclair, mentions of Vyith @guttergodsknife

His past breathed peace into his mind .  Memories of days gone by on sea shores painted in twilight’s glorious hues haunted him.  The sky in his mind did not quite match the one he looked at now.  The chemical makeup of the atmosphere of Etheirys varied from that of his own world. He recalled brighter skies, hues so vibrant one might think an artist tipped over his paint cans. 

Etheirys struck him as dull. 

Gilvain stretched his legs out, toes flexing in his long boots then relaxing once more.  A fish flittered past in the stream he lounged next to, drawing his gaze and the skimming of his fingers over the glossy surface of the water.  

Even the water here failed to enchant him. The viscous fluid he remembered reflected blue and green so vivid one might think of liquid sapphire or emerald.  Great birds waded through the ponds and rivers glistening with droplets splashed up by their rambunctious method of fishing. Their feathers arced rainbows through the air with the dip and bob of their plumed heads and broad wings, chasing the myriad fish whose scales glinted like diamonds in their wriggle to escape snapping beaks.

A squawk nearby drew Gilvain’s golden gaze.  The plain brown bird stared back at him across the stream.  He sighed and flicked water in the little bird’s direction. Stubby wings flared to either side in protest, spindly feet dancing across the slippery rocks.  The poor thing nearly fell in.  And yet no amusement tickled inside his chest.

He longed for his own world, for his family, for the Great Library and all the wonders it housed.  The pleasure he once found in shifting between worlds, sliding along the threads of time, vacated his heart the day he returned home to find ash and ruin, to find not a soul alive and his home nothing but char and smoke.  There had to be others out there still, more than he had the skill to ride the threads of space and time, but in all of his searching, Gilvain found no one else like him.

“Why not go back?”  The pale viera’s face rippled on the stream’s surface.  The same viera he had crossed paths with days ago and saw him as nothing more than a stranger.  Gilvain sucked in a breath and extended a hand toward the frail image. His memory, no longer Vyith’s by the proof of damage the viera had showed him. Tore him out like he was something toxic in his system.

“Visiting the past does not bring them back.  A mere bandage that burns the soul knowing what I do.”  Gilvain’s head tipped, gaze softening a touch. His lips formed the words even now. “Would you be satisfied with memories alone if you could find a way to undo the Endsinger’s song?”

His hand dashed through the water, scattering the image of Vyith and banishing the memory.  The reminder of those sweet moments he did not need now.  Letting his guard down proved foolish and a mistake he intended to never make again.  Love tore holes in one’s soul, and his was tattered enough.

[sambuckylibrary]

TFATWS Anniversary Event 2024 Badges

Here are all the badges for TFATWS Anniversary Event 2024! For more information about the event, please check out the main post for the event.

WEEK 1 (March 18 - 24): THE WINTER SOLDIER TO PRE-INFINITY WAR

MONDAY: “I don’t think he’s the kind you save.”

TUESDAY: Sam Searches for Bucky

WEDNESDAY: “Can you move your seat up?”

THURSDAY: Team Up at the Airport

FRIDAY: On the Run

WEEK 2 (March 25 - 31) : INFINITY WAR TO PRE-TFATWS

MONDAY: Laying Low

TUESDAY: Reunite in Wakanda

WEDNESDAY: Soul Stone

THURSDAY: Victory Party

FRIDAY: 6 Months of Ghosting

WEEK 3 (April 1 - 7): The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

MONDAY: Couple's Therapy

TUESDAY: “Let me just walk you through a hypothetical.”

WEDNESDAY: Madripoor

THURSDAY: “You’re just gonna set me up like that, huh?”

FRIDAY: The Cookout

WEEK 4 (April 8 - 14): Post-TFATWS

MONDAY: Meanwhile, on the Boat...

TUESDAY: Divorce Arc

WEDNESDAY: Skrulls

THURSDAY: Better Thunderbolts Ideas

FRIDAY: Better Captain America 4 Ideas

WEEK 5 (April 15 - 21): AU Week

MONDAY: No Powers AU

TUESDAY: Period Piece

WEDNESDAY: Sci-fi/Fantasy AU

THURSDAY: Based on a Movie

FRIDAY: Ghost/Zombie AU

WEEK 6 (April 22 - 28): Sambucky Week

MONDAY: Didn’t Know They were Dating/Friends with Benefits

TUESDAY: Redwing

WEDNESDAY: Hurt/Comfort

THURSDAY: Separate, Long Vacations

FRIDAY: Dealer's Choice