#wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart

[tideswept]

Has writing fic changed your life?

Because I'm curious and inquisitive, feel free to ignore me.

♥

Fic writing specifically is such a collaborative process. You're often joining a conversation that has already been going on for a long time, or rather, it's like moving into a new building and getting to know all these different people who all have something to teach you, if you're willing to listen.

By writing fic I've met so many wonderful people that I'd be too shy to ever speak to, people who have become very good friends that went beyond that specific fandom itself. In that way, yeah, it's really changed my life. It's a very social, joyful thing.

On the other hand, writing fic is sometimes so painful because it exposes flaws in the things that you love, in the storytelling/narrative, because (at least for me) suddenly the pieces are in your hands, and you find out that they don't actually fit together the way you thought they did. And suddenly you're examining things with a new, more critical perspective, engaging with the material in a way that usually leads to either an intense appreciation for something you hadn't given much thought to, or a begrudging love/hate of something you'd previously accepted. Like, you never have quite the same relationship towards a Beloved Thing after writing fic for it. Sometimes, characters that you used to dislike are now the blorblo you'd die for. The pairing you liked now just sits too saccharine with you, but turn it into a threesome and it all suddenly CLICKS, and you would have never considered it if you hadn't followed the muse down that path.

Writing fic is a love letter to discovery. It's often hard, but it's always a labor of love, and for someone like me who in the past often felt jailed in my head with nothing but negative feelings, it's been the key to stepping outside of that.

[barmadumet]

Out of Context

Pick a random line of your fic and post it with no context.

Tagged by @wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart 💜 Thank you!

“I feel. . . I feel so guilty that I’m so happy; so many Jedi are dead - the Order is dead. We’re in this era of unrest as the Empire is slowing taking over planets and sucking up all their resources, and I’m here with you and Obi-Wan, feeling the best I have in ages. . . And it’s not right.”

From the next chapter of A Strange Kind of Love

I really hope I can work on it today! It’s a mess 🤦🏻‍♀️ Please send editor mojo 🪄

No pressure, and apologies if you were already tagged…

@mischievouschan4 @stardustnsunshine @renlyslittlerose @tideswept @maiaspen - the rules don’t say wip; give us a juicy Aayla/Fisto line from your new one!

[underacalicosky]

Rules: without naming them, post a gif from ten of your favorite films and then tag ten people to do the same.

Thank you for tagging me @tideswept @starpains and @asteroidmiyoko ❤️ Gifs under the cut!

No pressure tags: @magnusbae @buying-the-space-farm @kenobster @willameena @barmadumet @thetorontokid @teaandjumpers @evieswips @ineffable-snowman @wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart and anyone else who wants to play (I'm terrible at tagging because I worry I'm bothering people or leaving others out 😫 so please ignore or consider yourself tagged)!

[aigoos]

Till on the Haunting Flares We Turned Our Backs | Angsty Obikin Oneshot | Rating: M | Words: 8,600

Summary: After the Clone Wars, Anakin and Obi-Wan leave the Jedi Order and settle in Alderaan. They want to live happily ever, but Anakin needs to face his own demons.

Title from Wilfred Owen's poem, "Dulce et Decorum Est" because that line is absolutely fitting for this fic. I generally don't write angst, but this idea came to me months ago and wouldn't let me go . . . until the evil writer's block of doom came and stayed with me for much too long. But I finally finished this fic, which I'd started back in November 2023 . . . let's just say I'm thrilled to finally complete this! This is also my 100th works on AO3! Many thanks to @to-proudly-go, @fulcrum843, @wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart, @kidrest, @veloursdor, and @renlyslittlerose for cheering me on and helping with this fic! And a super thank you to @tideswept for betaing and also waving the poms for me! I hope you'll enjoy this! <3

A03 URL: Link to Fic

[prahacat]

Last line challenge

Rules: in a new post, show the last line you wrote (or drew) and tag as many people as there are words (or as many as you feel like). 

Many thanks to @rochenn and @cocotter for tagging me!

Here's what I last wrote for do not long for anything, an angsty Clone Wars fic. Can't say much about it because it has a disturbing twist, but it's about Obi-Wan, Cody, Ventress, Dooku, and other fleeting accumulations of cells that should never long for anything.

“Master,” says a quiet voice behind him, “I’m back. The Nightsister clan has been dealt with, as you commanded.” Dooku does not turn. “A thousand-flower.” Its stem with the delicate drop-shaped leaves curls around his fingers. The blossom stares back at him, a tiny golden eye with blue lashes. “It was my late brother who introduced them to our gardens, undoubtedly one of his less ambitious whimsies to better this world. He acquired a few specimens from a traveling botanist who, I’m sure, extolled their simplicity in cultivation. If left unchecked, they propagate with an almost absurd efficiency. Remarkable, isn’t it?”

Tagging @wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart (hoping to entice you to share some of yesterday's work <3) and, as always, anyone else who'd like to share their writing!

[palfriendpatine66]

Nine people you’d like to get to know better

Thanks for the tag @yourfavoritefridge @kcrabb88 @isthisfree @willameena and sorry if I lost track of anyone else. I wasn’t going to post because I thought my answers will probably all the same as last time around but if y’all really want to know…

Last song: (I actually have an answer to this for once!) How to Let Go by August Greenwood for the Anakin feels

Favorite color: midnight blue

Currently watching: just put on Pretty Woman in the hopes of getting some inspiration to get back to this wip 🤦🏽‍♀️

Sweet/Savory/Spicy: sweet. Major sweet tooth. You can find me binge eating candy in the attempt to produce some serotonin on the regular

Relationship Status: always available for Ewan McGregor

Current Obsession: always obikin, Star Wars and Ewan. Also currently attempting to draw lighting and shadows / colors

Last thing I googled: “reaction definition for kids” (they were repeatedly yelling non-reaction! for no reason and it was driving me crazy so I was trying to tell them that’s not what it means 🙄)

Tag some friends: (no pressure and sorry if you already answered) @sky-kenobye @cottonraincoat @amadwinter @veloursdor @somethingsteff @piecesofeden11 @grapenehifics @fulcrum843 @barmadumet @wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart

[sky-kenobye]

15 questions for 15 friends

Thanks @fangeek-girl for the tag! <3

1. Are you named after anyone?

Nope!

2. When was the last time you cried?

Hmm 🤔 I'm not sure tbh, maybe last week? Two weeks ago? Less than a month most likely. Just felt bad about myself and had a good cry.

3. Do you have kids?

No kids, nor do I want any.

4. What sports do you play/ have you played?

Dance (contemporary and a bit of modern jazz) when I was a kid but I didn't learn much even though i started when i was 3 or 4 i think, and did maybe 8(?) years of it.

Circus for 9 years.

Taekwondo for 2 years (I think you're supposed to be a yellow belt after only two years but my teacher gave me the blue belt so 🤷 guess I'm a blue belt).

Self defense for 1 year.

And ski and snowboard since I grew up in the alps though I barely took any classes, mostly just with my parents.

(☝️ This is making me look super sporty even though I'm really not lol)

(+ all the sports I had to do in PE class in school. I really liked rock climbing, orienteering and step aerobics)

5. Do you use sarcasm?

All the time!

6. What's the first thing you notice about people?

Either clothes or hair I think? I'm not very observant or a good judge of character so it has to be something obvious.

7. What's your eye colour?

Blue 🧿🧿

8. Scary movies or happy endings?

Happy endings! I don't really like scary movies, though I love suspens and action that get you on the edge of your seat.

9. Any talents?

I have pretty fast reflex? Not sure that's a talent but I'm good at games where you have to catch something or put cards down faster than the other players. Actually I'm good at board games in general (unless I'm playing against my brother, he's way better that me).

10. Where were you born?

In the french alps 🇨🇵🏔

11. What are your hobbies?

Reading (I wish it was more books (it used to be) but honestly most of the time it's mostly fics), playing video games, sewing, knitting, crocheting, random arts and crafts that I'll drop a week later, watching movies and going to the cinema, astronomy (mostly just stargazing so far but one day I'll buy a telescope), playing board games, travelling (does it count as a hobby?), daydreaming about star wars characters...

12. Do you have any pets?

Sort of? I've always had cats at my mom's house but since I moved out it's mostly my mom's cat? But it's also mine and my sister's. Idk it's our cat.

(My mom also has a dog but that's her dog, not mine)

13. How tall are you?

169 cm (which is 5'6" or 5'7" i think)

14. Favourite subject in school?

Maths and Latin

(I was also very good at physics but I didn't love it for some reason, even though that was the most interesting)

15. Dream job?

Prop guy or costume maker in movies (not the designers, the people who actually make the stuff). Or somehow living off of making cosplay and stuff like that (through YouTube and Instagram I guess).

(I'm not actually trying to do any of that though, I don't think I have the skills to do it)

I'm tagging @grapenehifics @piecesofeden11 @willameena @wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart @renlyslittlerose @cottonraincoat @to-proudly-go @kingdomvel @desmothene @hausofroxann @amadwinter @ineffable-snowman @tideswept @sendpseuds @yourfavoritefridge

(No pressure of course, as always)

[grapenehifics]

Last Line Challenge

Rules: in a new post, show the last line you wrote (or drew) and tag as many people as there are words (or as many as you feel like). 

Thank you for tagging me @underacalicosky and @wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart! @renlyslittlerose also tagged me like a week ago and it's taken me that long to get something to share...

“You see, Anakin, when you said ‘I’ve been packing up our things,’ that naturally led me to believe that you’d been packing up our things,” Obi-Wan said wearily from the doorway. “But what you seem to have accomplished here is the exact opposite.”

No pressure tag to @sky-kenobye because I know you've got something on right now which I'm very interested in, but I'll also open it up to anyone else who wants to play!

[sendpseuds]

My Character Introduction

I was asked by both @wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart and @piecesofeden11 to answer the following question from this ask game:

1. Describe yourself how you would describe a character you’re introducing

This was an insane exercise. I definitely cried while writing this and I'm just gonna post it before I overthink it!

The sound of her voice appears before she does, loud and full, bright with the laugh that seems to always be hiding behind her teeth. It feels like she should wear more color, constantly wrapped in blacks and grays that do nothing to bring out the green in her eyes but it seems like she’s always trying to fade into the background in a way that boisterous personality of hers will never allow. Her smile is crooked and easy, though there are times it feels like a bit of a show — still trying to unlearn habits trained into a little girl with nothing but the mask of a comedian to hide behind.

She’s pretty and she knows it, though the days of free drinks at the bar from men vying for her touch are well in the past — silver streaking across the front of her hairline like the beautiful mutant superhero from her childhood.

She’s always too loud, though people act strange when she’s quiet. She’s the life of every party she didn’t want to go to and has a knack for finding trouble. She’s never able to swallow her words and is somehow still a better listener than most.

She cries less than she laughs, but she often does them at the same time.

She’s far from perfect, but she’s usually right. 

She’s always herself.

Even when she’s not.

She’s a contradiction and exactly what you’d expect.

You just have to find out for yourself.

[dark--whisperings]

✏️Last Line Challenge ✏️

Rules: in a new post, show the last line you wrote (or drew) and tag as many people as there are words (or as many as you feel like). 

Thank you so much for tagging me @underacalicosky & @isthisfree! 💖✨

This is from chapter 4 of my in-progress 5+1 "Inextricably Yours". Which I uh... regret to inform everyone probably wont be updated until next week! 😅

Straightening his shoulders and masking his expression into one of casual indifference, Obi-Wan pushed open the door, striding through the Council chambers in a flurry fabric.  “Masters,” he greeted with prim bow at the waist, before settling into his chair.

No pressure tags: @tideswept, @tunglo, @amadwinter, @thegingerwrites, @grapenehifics, @wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart

[tideswept]

38. What is something about your writing process YOU think is Really Weird? If you are comfortable, please share. If you’re not comfortable, what do you think cats say about us?

HM. HMMM.

I guess the fact that I really don't know what's going on at times? I'll be here, typing away all happy, plot is going good, and then suddenly character A derails everything on a dime by not reacting the way they should. And then I realize, ohh, fuck, this was overdue, wasn't it? I THOUGHT things were going well, that the plot was going to keep going a -> b -> c but all along, I was writing something else. And then I have to sit there for a bit and decide whether this is the fic I want to continue, or if I want to go back and nip this in the bud. A good example of this would be from the end of kiss the ring and fear the crown:

“Obi-Wan Kenobi.” The man offered his hand, much like he’d done during their first meeting. A signet ring gleamed on his pinkie, a flash of something that looked like a sword against some sort of circular symbol. Anakin didn’t see clearly what it was before he was shaking it.  And then he pulled, not pulling Obi-Wan closer, but instead stepping into his space to brush his lips against the man’s ear, pitching his voice low. “I don’t fuck with drug dealers or pimps or anyone who takes advantage of the vulnerable. I won’t hurt anyone for you. I won’t hide bodies for you. I’m not your whore or your dog, I’m your mechanic. Got it, Mr. Kenobi?” 

and suddenly I knew what kind of fic I had on my hands. That was NOT supposed to be what Anakin said but, welp. Here we are now. 👀👀 <3 u wib! (from this cool ask list!)

[barmadumet]

TV Show Game!

-10 gifs of 10 TV shows without the titles-

Thanks @sendpseuds for tagging me and being the one the start this game after we all had such a blast with the movie one 😍

Once again, I won’t be including Star Wars or anything Hayden and Ewan were in, bc there won’t be room for others 😅 (started a rewatch of Higher Ground yesterday actually 👌)

(I’ve inadvertently memorized the dialogue of almost the entire series for this one ☝️😬)

(this one too lol)

Shake yo whammy fanny

(my throuple awakening)

🖤

I don’t watch a lot of tv these days lol

I am tagging (no pressure!) @piecesofeden11 @edgeofn1ght @wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart @evieswips @palfriendpatine66 (I think I already know your top show lol)

[underacalicosky]

Out of Context

Pick a random line of your fic and post it with no context.

Thanks so much for the tag @wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart @tideswept and @edgeofn1ght ❤️ (And I'm sorry it's taken so long for me to respond. RL has been kicking my ass 😭)

Here is a snippet from a short fic that I hoping I'd finish in time for the Down With Love event hosted by @palfriendpatine66. I'm crossing all my fingers and toes that I'll get my act together to post it in time. 🤞

Next to him on the couch, Obi-Wan squirms and shifts his weight away from where he was leaning against Anakin’s arm. Obi-Wan stays like that for a handful of seconds before he mumbles an apology and quickly scurries from the living room to the bathroom around the corner from the kitchen.

I had to step away from tumblr for a couple weeks and am very out of the loop so I'm not sure who's been tagged. If you see this and you want to play, consider yourself tagged! ❤️

[amadwinter]

5 things I like to write about

Thanks to @wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart for the tag!

This took a bit more thinking than I expected. I usually just write whatever floats my boat at the time!

Omegaverse: Whether it's soft and sweet, or downright nasty, I love writing omegaverse fics. I wouldn't be surprised if nearly half of my fics are omegaverse, honestly

Mpreg: I would say this is a consequence of needing Luke and Leia to exist in every universe for my own personal reasons, but no. I juts like writing mpreg a lot.

Worldbuilding: I have purposely kept this to a minimum in most of my Obikin fics, because I could just go off for ages. I love creating different cultures, and languages, and honestly, if I started, I would probably spend more time doing that than actually writing (not that I've been doing any of that lately)

Dead Dove: Do Not Eat: Surprisingly, I've only used the tag on 4 of my fics, but damn do I love writing stuff that's dark. Usually I at least aim for a hopeful ending, but sometimes there's zero redemption, just pain. Usually for Obi-Wan.

Unreliable Narrator: Personally, I love being able to play with perspective. It's a very fun tool, especially when the POV character does not have the most unbiased view of events.

Did I cheat by looking at my most used tags on AO3? Maybe. But not entirely. "Explicit sexual content" is my #1 most used tag, but it's not my favorite thing to write, actually.

I still feel like I did this wrong....

Oh well.

Some no pressure tags:

@tideswept, @veloursdor, @dark--whisperings, @thegingerwrites, @sendpseuds

[aigoos]

Hanami | Oneshot Fluffy "Japan Obikin" | Rating: T | Words: 1,000~

Summary: Obi-Wan and Anakin visit a planet during its cherry blossom season.

Artworks by the amazing @kana7o.  She brought my Japan!Obikin idea to its digital glory, so those artworks inspired this ficlet.  Many thanks to @finandres for betaing and making great improvements and to @wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart for also looking it over!

Nipponica is a beautiful planet, especially during their cherry blossom season. You will love it there. I wish I could go there again myself.

Obi-Wan walked over to the window of the inn, cradling his mug of tea, and stared outside. The inn overlooked a Nipponican garden, and he saw miles of pink-topped trees. In between them, glimpses of green from the grass and bushes and blue from the river that flowed through the garden could be seen. A small shrine stood by the river, which could be crossed via a wooden bridge.

Plo is right. This place is beautiful.

Obi-Wan took a deep breath, feeling the slightly cool spring breeze. He could hear birds chirping nearby and gentle splashing from the river. The whole place was serene and tranquil, and he felt the urge to meditate.

But then a loud snore broke through his reverie and he turned to face the bed and its cacophonous symphony.

Anakin had sprawled out like a great bird of prey and he snored thunderously, his mouth slightly open and drooling on the pillow.

Obi-Wan snorted softly as he stared at his endearing lover. Oh, Anakin. Never change, my dearest one.

He turned back to the window to enjoy the peace a little bit longer, somehow managing to tune out his beloved's snoring.

*****

When Anakin finally awoke, they had breakfast together and then prepared to head out to the garden.

They were given Nipponican outfits to wear for the walk. There was a yukata, a robe-like garment with an obi that went around the waist. Anakin's outfit was black with a dark red obi, and Obi-Wan's was a patterned blue with a beige obi. They also had tabi and zori -- split-toe socks and sandals. Anakin's were dark and Obi-Wan's were light. Their entire outfits' colours matched their personal aesthetics, and they made for a handsome pair.

"Help me with this sash, Master."

"It's not a sash -- it's an obi," Obi-Wan explained as he stepped closer and plucked the obi from Anakin's hands.

"And it wraps around my waist, right? Just like you? Is that why they are called 'obi'?"

"Anakin!" Obi-Wan couldn't help but blush at his words "No need to be uncivilised--"

"Oh, so when you wrap your legs around my waist and hang onto my neck for your life as I pound you--"

"Anakin!" Obi-Wan flushed harder as he wrapped the obi around Anakin's waist, perhaps a bit tighter than necessary. "Enough. Maybe I need to wrap this around your neck!"

"Now who's being uncivilised?" Anakin jested as he brought his flesh hand up to cup Obi-Wan's warm and rosy cheek, gently thumbing his cheekbone.

"You're hopeless."

"Never, Master, not when I have you."

Anakin's blue eyes were dark and intense, filled with so much love and passion that Obi-Wan's breath hitched as he stared into them. There was just something about Anakin's eyes that always put him in a trance as he automatically tied the obi into its proper knot. Without thinking, he leaned up to kiss Anakin gently on the lips and felt his lover's strong arms going around his waist, and he melted into the embrace. "And I have you."

They stood together for a minute, both lost in their stares, before Obi-Wan reluctantly stepped back and cleared his throat. "Let's head to the garden -- I don't think you'd want to miss out on the cherry blossom viewing. I believe the locals call it 'hanami'."

"Aw, kark. I was hoping I could kriff you while we have these on."

The scandalised look on Obi-Wan's face had Anakin bent over laughing. Obi-Wan walked out of the room first, grumbling to himself about his insatiable and very unromantic partner.

*****

The view from the windows was nothing compared to being in the garden. Obi-Wan felt utterly at peace as he and Anakin strolled down the well-trodden path. The views were breathtaking, and the falling cherry blossom petals made it seem like it was snowing.

"This place is so mesmerising," Obi-Wan whispered as he and Anakin approached the bridge. The river was very clear, with lily pads floating on the surface. There were rocks artistically scattered here and there, and a stone lantern sat nearby on the riverbank. Their zori made clicking noises on the bridge, which sounded soothing with the sound of the flowing river next to them. Obi-Wan stopped in the middle of the bridge to take in the cherry blossoms, and Anakin paused next to him. From the corner of his eye, he saw the younger man reach out his mechno arm and open up his hand to catch the falling petals.

Obi-Wan could sense his tranquillity through their bond. The fact that this place enthralled Anakin filled him with joy.

"It really is peaceful here," Anakin muttered softly. "I'd like to come back here someday with you."

"I agree. It would be nice to come here every year if our missions allowed it."

"Mmm. Think we can take these clothes with us?"

Obi-Wan blinked in confusion. "Sorry?"

Anakin shrugged, acting nonchalant, but Obi-Wan didn't miss the mischievous spark in his eyes. "You look awfully sexy in these robes, Master. They fit you much better than your Jedi outfits, and it'd be much easier to take off when we--"

"Anakin!" Obi-Wan hissed.

Anakin chortled, and he put his arm around Obi-Wan's shoulder. "Come on, Master. Let's go get some of those round treats on a stick. They look pretty tasty."

"Dango, dear one." Obi-Wan leaned into Anakin's warm body, and he allowed him to lead their way to the nearby teahouse on the other side of the river. He could feel the petals swirling around them as if they were blessing them both. He smiled softly and hoped they could return.

~ Fin ~

A03 URL: https://archiveofourown.org/works/51401725

[prahacat]

5 things I like to write about

got tagged by the lovely @cocotter and just had to fill this (really like to write about the things I like to write about)

Decay. Mostly the decay of the mind, as my characters become so obsessed with an idea that it erodes their morality and drives them to make increasingly desperate and dumb decisions, often ending in tragedy. There's just something so tasty about writing a slow descent into madness. <3

Loneliness. Perhaps it's my love for introspective passages, but I tend to isolate my characters. They're stuck in remote settings, trapped in some kind of twisted reality only they experience (hello time loop horror), they feel like they have no one to really talk to, or they're just stubborn idiots who are unable to open up. Either way, they're lonely and longing for a kindred soul.

Grief. In a lot of my fics, the characters are haunted by loss, mourning either an actual death (sorry, Qui-Gon, you got fridged again) or their broken family relationships. Very often, this will be one of the few things they can actually bond over. I love to explore how they cope with their grief or find healing (unfortunately, they mostly just deal with it via 1)

Nature. This is more tricky to incorporate if you're writing fics that are set on Coruscant or aboard cold spaceships, but I love to sneak in a bit of nature-related world-building if I can. My fics will often feature descriptions of nature, cute animals, therapeutic gardening, or characters taking a stroll in nature to collect their thoughts (and I don't care about the canon stance on this, I want Dooku's palace to have gardens and greenhouses and all that pretty shit)

Obi-Wan and Dooku. Fairly obvious, I suppose :'D But the list wouldn't be complete without them. These babies are rotting my brain 24/7, there's all kinds of potential here and I'm never gonna get tired of squeezing them for tons of juicy goodness.

Tagging @rochenn @wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart (if you haven't done this one already)