#vaguely based off of a b99 quote

[andrewjostn]

Kit: Talk about what?

Ash: Uh, tell me about Ty, hmm? You must be excited to see him.

Kit: Very much, you know. Oh, God, what if it doesn't go well? We haven't seen each other in a while, and what if it's weird? Uhhh!

Ash: Why would it be weird?

Kit: I don't know. I don't know. I mean, maybe we've grown apart.

Ash: I'm sure it will be magical when you see him.

Kit: I hope so

[thevagueambition]

Tagged by @everyonewasabird - thanks!

1) how many works do you have on AO3?

48

2) what’s your total AO3 word count?

207,828

3) how many fandoms have you written for and what are they?

Let me go count 😂 I tend to write oneshots for random things then never write more for that fandom (when it even has what can be called a fandom lol)

Hmm, something like 24?

Les Mis and Harry Potter are definitely what I’ve written for the most. I’ve written a fair bit of Star Wars stuff as well, but most of that is unpublished wips.

4) what are your top five fics by kudos?

Oh god, I don’t like the first two anymore

1. Mr. Harry Potter, a trans guy!Harry ficlet (this was originally just a headcanon post)

2. Practice, a B99 bi trans guy!Jake ficlet

3. Aching for You, MDZS Wangxian porn with plot (that novel blue balled me lmao)

4. Just Like That, Disco Elysium Harry/Kim (I still really like this one, it was one of the first in that tag too)

5. Handsome as ever, Doctor Who fic where Thirteen and her companions meet Jack Harkness (written before his canon reappearance)

5) do you respond to comments? why or why not?

Usually, yeah. Not if it’s just a heart of a single word comment, though. Not that I don’t appreciate those comments, there’s just not really anything to respond to. If someone does it on every chapter of a longer fic, I might go like “thanks for taking the time to comment!” on one of them to show that I appreciate it.

6) what’s the fic you’ve written with the angstiest ending?

Hmm, I’m more of a hurt/comfort than outright angst sort of guy... particularly in terms of endings, I really like things to be really angsty but then end on that note of “things are going to be okay”?

That said, it’s probably In Other Circumstances, a fic based on the movie Joyeux Noël, which is already fairly angsty, given the subject matter (that time during WW1 opposing armies celebrated Christmas together). That, or the Dumbledore fic To Be At Peace.

7) do you write crossovers? if so what is the craziest one you’ve written?

Not really. I do have a little bit of a Les Mis/Order of the Phoenix mash-up where Dumbledore’s Army do a student activism after Dumbledore is sacked (Lamarque is dead!) lying around somewhere, but I think that’s about it. God, that was a good idea though. I should get back on that some day.

8) have you ever received hate on a fic?

I think I once got one from a terf on that trans!Harry one but it was pretty vague lol

9) do you write smut? if so what kind?

Yeah, occasionally. I have a lot of kinks in the bdsm area of things, so that’s always pretty apparent in the smut I write. I just think power dynamics are sexy lmao

A lot of the smut I’ve written is original work stuff though, so that’s not up in the same place as my fanfic.

10) have you ever had a fic stolen?

Doubt it

11) have you ever had a fic translated?

Yes, Just Like That was translated into Chinese.

I’ve also personally translated a Odin/Loki fic I wrote in Danish into English. Fun fact, it’s way harder to translate than if I’d written it in English in the first place. I like to write fic in Danish where it makes sense to, though.

12) have you ever co-written a fic before?

Nope. I’ve partcipated in events where I’ve drawn and the other person written, but never co-written. Frankly I’m not even sure how that works.

13) what’s your all-time favourite ship?

Gah, idk. All-time, huh? I shift between fandoms too much for that.

Obviously I ship Enjolras/Grantaire a lot and have for a long time, but then I’m also super particular about what I want that to look like lol.

I still really love Sirius/Remus even after all these years. Disco Elysium’s Harry/Kim deserves mention here as well, although that’s a lot newer, so it’s difficult to talk about in an “all-time” sense.

Despite not really caring about any aspect of Marvel anymore, I also still really love Matt/Foggy from the Netflix version of Daredevil.

14) what’s a WIP that you want to finish but don’t think you ever will?

A lot of unposted stuff 😂 Maybe once I finish Elysium I’ll pick one of those up again... If it’s a wip I care about, I won’t start posting it till I have a good sense that I’ll continue being able to update.

15) what are your writing strengths?

Hmm, I think I’m good at inserting myself into the mindset of the protagonist. This is also why I practically never write alternating pov, I’m filtering everything through that protagonist so shifting around would be harder. Dialogue tends to come easily to me as well.

16) what are your writing weaknesses?

Descriptions, moving characters around in space in particular. On a more meta level, plotting things out to the right degree where I still actually want to write it but I’m also going in a particular direction. Just... plot, in general, really.

17) what are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic?

Generally speaking, if my character speaks the language in question, the dialogue will be rendered in the same language as the rest of the text with a dialogue tag like “he said in German” or w/e. If they do not, the dialogue will be rendered in the actual language being spoken.

Of course this is also hugely guided but what languages I personally speak. I will never use google translate for something like that because I personally find it infuriating when people do that lmao. It’s like saying “Hey, you, who actually speak this language? This isn’t for you. Fuck you. This is just here for flavor. Surely no-one who actually speaks this language will ever come across this.” I’m sure that’s not what most people who do that are thinking, but that’s what it feels like to read. So I won’t do that.

I can’t recall if I’ve done this in anything that’s up anywhere, but if I wanted to include a foreign phrase I would either use Danish, use triple checked German or ask someone I know who speak a given language about the phrase in that language. Or, you know, just use an established quote.

An exception is Latin, particularly for Les Mis fic, where I follow the brick’s habit of rendering Latin untranslated, despite the pov character understanding it (but again, these are always established phrases).

If I wrote something in Danish taking place in the modern day, I would render English untranslated as well, since that is just how young Danes talk and I can assume that 99.99% of potential readers will be able to understand it either way (this, I think we can assume, is also what was going on with Latin at the time Hugo was writing).

18) what was the first fandom you wrote for?

Probably Harry Potter. That, or Avatar: The Last Airbender. I don’t really remember. The first thin I put on FFnet was certainly Harry Potter, though.

19) what’s your favourite fic you’ve written?

Predictably it’s On the Path to Elysium. As I’ve mentioned before, I wasn’t really able to write long things before Elysium. Most of my fics are oneshots and while I really like oneshots, I had long been frustrated that I never managed to get any of my longer ideas off the ground. Elysium represents a lot of growth for me as a writer.

Apart from that, like I said, I’m still very fond of Just Like That, if nothing else then because I wrote it in an emulation of how the game itself is written.

I tag @thebearmuse @teddy-stonehill @antirococoreaction (no pressure ofc, just if any of you think it looks fun)

[luanardo]

((just binge-read a bunch of stuff on the harry potter wikia and now I got an urge to do a headcanon dump about it (is it even headcanons when it’s about my own OC???) so uhhh here’s a bunch of fun facts about Lua’s future career as an Auror before I go to sleep))

Lua went into training at the same time as Tonks 

They signed up, like, immediately after graduating Hogwarts (to fit into the canon timeline)

that being said, Lua was trained by Alastor Moody too 

(hence all the b99 incorrect quotes I make with Moody as Cpt Holt and Lua as someone he sasses)

((also dad jokes))

So they trained together

Have arguably the same skill sets

Of course, there’s some differences in skill levels between the both of them

I like to imagine Lua’s the better fighter of the two of them, but Tonks is better at detective work and investigation

Oh yea and they were partners for most of their earlier career

It just made sense, y’know? The two of them trained together, so they know each others’ skills and abilities

So Lua and Tonks worked together extensively when they passed basic training

They used to kind of rely on each other’s skills to do things

Like, Lua can’t cast a patronus due to his angst/trauma, so Tonks would have to protect both of them from dementors and leithfolds

Tonks can’t act for shit, so Lua has to cover for them both when they have to infiltrate places 

etc. etc. 

Moody eventually encouraged them to start working independently, but they always had a good partner dynamic going on

They both have a bit of a reputation in the Aurors’ office

For being both Alastor Moody’s latest proteges, and for being a pair of little shits who love causing mischief 

They’re among the youngest two in the office, so a lot of the older veterans kind of look down on them

They respond with snide grins and a quick two-finger salute

And practical jokes

More than one Auror has clocked in to find their desk covered in wrapping paper 

No one can give them shit though because Tonks and Lua have both proven themselves already 

Apparently the Aurors’ main office is a big open hall with a bunch of cubicles in it?? 

One cubicle for each Auror

So. Lua and Tonks’ cubicles are right next to each other. Obviously

They’re best friends ^_^

(Tonks lets Lua call her “Dora”) 

They kind of share work spaces and tend to stand up in their cubicles and talk over the wall when they’re working a case 

Lua has a jar on his desk labeled “LAUGH JAR,” where he and Tonks add put in a sickle every time they can get Moody to laugh

After three years, there’s only one sickle in it. Lua noticed the corner of his mouth twitch upwards and he took it as a snicker. 

Tonks has a neater work space than Lua 

It’s mostly that she has to keep things organized so she can keep track of her stuff. Lua just has a vague idea of where everything is and he can find things really quickly. 

Oh also!! Tulip is here too!!!

Her parents half insisted, half forced her to get a job in the Ministry after graduation

Probably trying to groom her to inherit one of their positions

She chose to spite them by getting a job in a different department

She absolutely hates her job, but keeps it because her parents promised to leave her alone after she’d worked it for a few years (and she’s very patient about it) 

It’s not that her job is hard, it’s that it’s too easy

She makes things more interesting by playing pranks on her coworkers

(Lua and Tonks join in sometimes, when they’re not busy) 

Oh, also, Tulip and Lua are dating at this point (if you haven’t already guessed that based on how I write their relationship) and they live together in an apartment

I can go on about that more but this is about the OFFICE 

Oh fun fact: In my canon, Lua first met Arthur Weasley in an elevator at the Ministry

Lua was kind of awkwardly glancing at Arthur the entire elevator ride and eventually Arthur asks “Err, can I help you?” and Lua goes “Oh, no, sorry sir. You just look like a friend of mine, from school” and Arthur says “Ah, which one?” and Lua realizes it’s Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred and George’s dad.

They become friends, hell yeah! 

The main reason I included this is because at one point, Arthur kind of slips up and mentions that he enchanted a muggle car to fly. And Lua just says “Arthur, you’re a bloody genius”

Nevermind the fact that it’s illegal to enchant muggle devices to do magical things

Anyway, Lua goes fuckin wild and manages to work with a couple people to enchant a motorcycle to fly (Hagrid, Arthur, Moody, Scabbers, and everyone else who knows Sirius all cringe) 

It’s a secret due to the legal troubles, but he uses it for transport in areas he can’t broomstick to.

He only flies in emergencies or when he’s really in a hurry to get somewhere (and even then, he only takes off and lands in isolated areas near where he needs to go) 

Unlike Arthur’s car, it can’t turn invisible (he didn’t think of that when they were messing with it) 

It’s kind of a weird vehicle to ride, but Lua gets the hang of it because he invested so much into its creation (It’s kind of his baby and he treats it as such) 

Tonks can drive/fly it too. She thought it was awesome and demanded she get a chance to try it out

(it would never come up in the main series because Lua would be using it at the time) 

They’ve both used the bike to chase down dark wizards, once or twice (or a couple dozen times)

i looked up an image of the model of bike it’d be

i’m sorry I just really like the idea of biker!Lua and tonks 

and oof it’s getting late uhhh I’mma cut this short

We’re not gonna get into the angsty Second Wizarding War shit lmao

(not right now anyway) 

[apersonalone]

Do the last half of the asks 🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳

BOI 100: Do I have more girl friends or boy friends? Used to be more girls but it's more guys now I think 101: Who do I get on with better, girls or boys? Both 102: Where was I born? Dewsbury in Yorkshire 103: Sexual orientation? Bi 104: Where do I currently live? Stirling mostly! 105: Last person I texted? You 106: Last time I cried? Today but it was because of a book lmao 107: Guilty pleasure? Ghost adventures & licking crisps 108: Favourite Youtuber? Shane or tana cause I'm trash 109: A photo of myself. I've sent you many today lmao 110: Do I like selfies? Sometimes Ye 111: Favourite game app? Don't have any so idk, pool probably 112: My relationship with my parents? Good! Bit wary a lot of the time but it's good when I'm not staying at mums 113: Favourite accents? RUSSIAN (and American but I'm still gonna pretend to hate it) 114: A place I have not been but wish to visit? Canada 115: Favourite number? 3, 4, 7, 12 & 42 116: Can I juggle? NO it's always annoyed me 117: Am I religious? Kinda a little bit 118: Do I like space? YE119: Do I like the deep ocean? YE 120: Am I much of a daredevil? Nah 121: Am I allergic to anything? Too many things but they're all v small 122: Can I curl my tongue? Yep 123: Can I wiggle my ears? Nope :( 124: Do I like clowns? NO 125: The Beatles or Elvis? Ahhhh they're so different to me but the Beatles for the memories 126: My current project? A book 127: Am I a bad loser? Oh yeah 128: Do I admit when I wrong? Depends if the other person is smug or not lmao129: Forest or beach? Forest 130: Favourite piece of advice? Not sure 131: Am I a good liar? Nah 132: Hogwarts house / Divergent faction / Hunger Games district? Ravenclaw / erudite or amity / not sure one of the fishing ones probs 133: Do I talk to myself? All the fucking timeeeeee134: Am I very social? If I know the people Ye 135: Do I like gossip? Yea if I'm not involved lmao 136: Do I keep a journal/diary? Yep always have 137: Have I ever hopelessly failed a test? Yeah 138: Do I believe in second chances? Yes 139: If I found a wallet full of cash on the ground, what would I do? Fffffft idk id probably hand it in for fear of getting caught or if I saw their face on a card or smth, slightly worried I'd justify it if there was anonymity in it 140: Do I believe people are capable of change? Yeah almost always 141: Have I ever been underweight? When I was very young (like 4 or 5) & as a baby but never drastically 142: Am I ticklish? Yes pls never tickle me I hate it 143: Have I ever been in a submarine? No but I'd LOVE THAT 144: Have I ever been on a plane? Yeeeeee love it145: In a film about my life, who would I cast as myself, friends and family? Oh fuck knows lmao probs Jonah Hill & a bunch of b99 actors lmao 146: Have I ever been overweight? Fuck YE BUDDY 147: Do I have any piercings? just ears 148: Which fictional character do I wish was real? CHEKOV, CHEKOV, CHEKOOOOOOOOV 149: Do I have any tattoos? Nope 150: What is the best decision I have made in life so far? Stirling 151: Do I believe in Karma? Yes 152: Do I wear glasses or contacts? Glasses 153: What was my first car? Don't have oneeee154: Do I want children? Yeah 2+ 155: Who is the most intelligent person I know? Not sure, most people I know are intelligent in different ways 156: My most embarrassing memory? NAH 157: What makes me nostalgic? Broxburn158: Have I ever pulled an all-nighter? Lmao 159: Which do I value more in others, brains or beauty? Brains ig, my version of beauty is a little bit skewed I think based on other people's preferences 160: What colour mostly dominates my wardrobe? Blue 161: Have I ever had a paranormal experience? Yea buddy 162: What do I hate most about myself? Appearance 163: What do I love most about myself? Imagination 164: Do I like adventure? Yes but I'm lazy 165: Do I believe in fate? Yes 166: Favourite animal? Not sure?? Anything fluffy and bigger than me is great 167: Have I ever been on radio? Nope 168: Have I ever been on TV? Yeah 169: How old am I? 19 170: One of my favourite quotes? Can't think of one off the top of my head 171: Do I hold grudges? Yeah but without noticing 172: Do I trust easily? Kinda 173: Have I learnt from my mistakes? Fuck nahhh 174: Best gift I’ve ever received? NZ175: Do I dream? All the time but they're often boring or vaguely symbolic & I don't like either 176: Have I ever had a night terror? Ye 177: Do I remember my dreams, and what is one that comes to mind? Had one once that every object in my house was alive & it was an experience 178: An experience that has made me stronger? Idk I tend not to learn from things until they pop up again & I feel like this is the same, I'm not very good at thinking realistically about current situations 179: If I were immortal, what would I do? Go for it 180: Do I like shopping? Not for clothes but anything else yeah 181: If I could get away with a crime, what would I choose to do? Major corp fraud 182: What does “family” mean to me? Forgiveness 183: What is my spirit animal? Idk snake probs 184: How do I want to be remembered? Empathy 185: If I could master one skill, what would I choose? Writingggg186: What is my greatest failure? Mhm nah187: What is my greatest achievement? Lasting & accepting friendship 188: Love or money? Love 189: Love or career? Mmmm that ones more difficult, if career means success then love, but if it means doing something you enjoy then career ig? 190: If I could time travel, where and when would I want to go? Boringly probs to my grandparents in their youth 191: What makes me the happiest? Plots 192: What is “home” to me? Somewhere you're happy 193: What motivates me? Being stubborn lmao 194: If I could choose my last words, what would they be? I'd be lame and probs quote Star Trek 195: Would I ever want to encounter aliens? HELL FUCKIN YEA 196: A movie that scared me as a child? Spirited away & Saw 197: Something I hated as a child that I like now? Sleeping 198: Zombies or vampires? Uhhh zombies 199: Live in the city or suburbs? Suburbs when I have children but rn the city 200: Dragons or wizards? Dragons 201: A nightmare that has stayed with me? 202: How do I define love? Dk how to describe it but you just know 203: Do I judge a book by its cover? Yeah 204: Have I ever had my heart broken? Yeah 205: Do I like my handwriting? Nope 206: Sweet or savoury? Savoury 207: Worst job I’ve had? Spoons 208: Do I collect anything? Notebooks 209: Item of clothing or jewellery you’ll never see me without? Ankle socks 210: What is on my bucket list? Northern lights 211: How do I handle anger? Poorly, often a lot of things I'm feeling translates to anger and that usually means not speaking & getting upset 212: Was I named after anyone? Some actress for my old middle name, this time no but two James Potter and James T Kirk are both people I'd want to be lmao 213: Do I use sarcasm a lot? Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo of course not 214: What TV character am I most like? Foggy nelson 215: What is the weirdest talent I have? I can make my knees look like babies & mum finds it hysterical 216: Favourite fictional character? Chekov, Sulu & Remus don't make me choose