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Fantasy Meets Reality Ch. 2

The second chapter of my BNHA Fantasy AU is here!

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Summary: Of fucking course, it had to be Katsuki Bakugou.

Who else would have a weirdo clone from some kind of ‘Alternate Dimension’ show up to mess up their life? Obviously no one.

Of fucking course, Bakugou just had to be the one who temporarily imprinted on the random-ass third year who had a dimension summoning quirk.

Because why wouldn’t he?

Huge huge shoutout to @we-stanjirou on Tumblr for watching as I write this and giving me the motivation I always need! Also for the feedback cause I always love to hear about the reactions she has to my fic as I write them!

CHAPTER 2 STARTS HERE

Izuku woke to his purposely obnoxious alarm going off at 6:45, giving him enough time to wake up, get ready, grab Kit, and meet Bakugou at the training arena. He slowly made his way around his dorm room, putting on his workout clothes and grabbing his bathroom bag.

After he brushed his teeth and washed his face he quickly stopped in his room to grab a change of clothes and made his way to Kit’s room and saw that he was already awake.

“Wow I didn’t expect you to be awake so early without an alarm.”

“Oh, well I am used to rising early, sleeping after the sun is up can be a dangerous thing with dragons.”

“Oh wow! I didn’t even think of that! I guess you must have a pretty fine tuned internal clock!”

Kit stared at Izuku for a moment.

“You really are similar to my ‘Zuku.”

“Oh! I was actually going to ask about him, I’m kinda curious to know how him and I are similar, I was telling Kacchan yesterday that he and All Might, my mentor, had such a big impact on the way I grew up and your Izuku couldn’t have had the same experience and I wonder how that makes us different!”

“Well I think the biggest difference that I noticed is in the way you interact with Bakugou, you act as if you know him better than you know yourself, which I wouldn’t doubt given yesterday’s events. My Izuku acts more like he is still trying to get to know me.”

Izuku took in Kit’s words, considering how much All Might could have influenced him.

“I’d imagine no matter what my circumstances I would probably try to get to know whatever version of you there is.” Izuku blushed at his own words, realising how that would sound to anyone else.

“Oi! I figured you’d be up already even though we don’t have to meet for another twenty minutes.” Izuku heard Bakugou’s words and silently panicked, how long had he been near them? Did he hear what they were talking about?

“Well don’t just fucking stand there, we might as well go early.” This finally brought Izuku back to their conversation,

“Oh right! One quick thing, Kit is going to come and watch so hopefully I can explain quirks to him, plus it wouldn’t be fair to deprive him of seeing your quirk.” Izuku knew the perfect way to distract Bakugou, a well timed compliment that was different from the standard ‘Kacchan is amazing’ should do the trick.

“Damn right, I’ve got the best quirk in this class. Whatever as long as he doesn’t get in my way.”

“Perfect! Alright let’s go! I’ve been thinking about what you said last night, and I think I might have figured out a way to land my attack.”

“Tch, I guess we’ll see what you’ve got.”

The trio made their way across the campus, Izuku unintentionally taking the lead as he muttered about his strategy.

“So Bakugou, how much of our conversation did you actually hear?”

“What the fuck do you mean!”

“Izuku may have not noticed you but I saw you round the corner long before you announced your presence, so how much did you hear?”

Bakugou seemed to consider Kit for a moment, deciding how willing he was to actually listen to him.

“Tch fine, I heard everything, the damn nerd was going on about some ‘internal clock’ when I walked up.” With a pointed eye roll Bakugou tried to end the conversation.

“So you heard what I said about my Izuku? The way he treats me differently than Izuku treats you?”

“Yes I fucking have ears, I heard everything!” In that moment Bakugou would swear the temperature rose suddenly enough to leave him feeling warm.

“You should tell Izuku that, you should have seen how red he was when he realised what he had said. He probably thought it was a good thing no one else was around to hear him.”

“And what the fuck do you think you know about Deku? Oh and by the way I already planned on letting the nerd know that he shouldn’t talk so loud in the middle of hallways.” According to Bakugou, the temperature was quickly rising, even though the other two with him seemed indifferent to it.

“I don’t claim to know anything about your Izuku, although I do happen to know a lot about the way my Izuku acts, and it doesn’t seem too far off.” Kit gained an air of confidence about him, he knew if the roles were reversed he wouldn’t have much to say.

“Deku isn’t my anything! So just shut up and watch us fight.” Bakugou made a point of walking ahead of Kit, not realising that his movements placed him directly next to Izuku as they came to the doorway into the training arena.

Bakugou instinctively opened the door and held it out for Izuku, allowing him to walk in first. With a surprised look Izuku hurried in and placed his bag down on the small set of bleachers on the right side of the room.

“Thanks Kacchan! Kit, why don’t you sit over here while we spar, I would suggest sitting as far away as possible, we can be a little destructive.” Izuku sheepishly scratched the back of his neck, recalling the warning they got about shoe prints on the ceiling and scorch marks on the walls.

“Ha yeah, you wouldn’t want to be in the line of fire, you wouldn’t last.”

Kit wordlessly made his way to the top corner of the seats, effectively protected by two rows in front of him.

The two quirk users made their way to the center of the arena, which was basically a fortified gymnasium made to withstand bombs, which it did on a daily basis. Hero course students were there for a reason.

“Alright Kacchan, don’t hold back! I’m trying to perfect my attack!”

“Psh, I always give it my all, why would I stop now? Alright let’s go on three. One… Two… Three!”

In an instant both took off, Izuku propelled himself upwards, making sure Bakugou’s explosions wouldn’t hit him immediately off the bat.

Once Izuku landed he was securely behind Bakugou, he only had a moment to think before he had to dodge an onset of small quick attacks. Rushing to his right Izuku took the opening and landed a swift kick to Bakugou’s side, temporarily throwing him off balance. The moment didn’t last long, Bakugou was quick to retaliate and pushed small crackles into Izuku’s arm, causing a pain to bubble under the surface.

The two continued to battle, making it look like a well practiced dance rather than a life threatening show of skill. As Bakugou aimed, Izuku dodged, Izuku moved forward and Bakugou moved back, it was hypnotising.

After their stamina started slowly breaking, Izuku found an opportunity and managed to get Bakugou’s hands pressed against each other behind his back, effectively making any explosions more dangerous for himself than Izuku. Their personal sparring rules, perfected over many arguments about who won what, stated that if no attacks are made for ten seconds due to the other person effectively trapping you, then the fight is finished and whoever had the other trapped won.

Bakugou could feel Izuku’s sharp breaths on his neck, he was using OFA to keep his hands pinned, and Bakugou needed to act quickly, he turned his head slightly giving Izuku a view of his face.

“So you’d want to get to know me no matter what huh?” Bakugou took a chance and it paid off.

“What?!” Izuku was taken aback, in his surprise he unknowingly loosened his grip of Bakugou’s hands allowing him to break free entirely.

Izuku was back into full battle mode once he realised what happened and saw Bakugou in front of him. The two fought defensively for the moment, neither wanting their guard to fall.

“Yeah, you seem to have some pretty loud conversations out in the hall.”

“How much did you hear?” Izuku shot back quickly, still considering the options he had.

“Just about everything I think.” Bakugou at the same time was watching Izuku’s measured steps, knowing he was about to attempt something.

“Well then, I feel like I should be slightly embarrassed, but both of us know I’ve said far more embarrassing things.” Bakugou knew he was planning out his moves, he only allowed himself that kind of confidence when he knew what he was doing next. Bakugou had to try and throw him off again.

“I think you were right though. It can’t be a coincidence that the shitty extra with my face seems to be attached to you. Maybe it’s a you thing, maybe it's an us thing I guess we’ll never know.” Everything Bakugou said he believed, although under normal circumstances he would never admit to it.

His plan worked, he noticed the falter in Izuku’s steps and the surprised look he received.

Izuku was not faring well, he had planned to go through the opening motions of his new aerial attack and last minute switch to a low swipe to take out Bakugou’s legs but he couldn’t help but momentarily stutter at Bakugou’s words.

Izuku knew that Bakugou was not a liar, he just didn’t know why all of a sudden he was so open about the truth. It took him a moment too long to realise he fell right into the trap Bakugou had set. He had lost focus, even if it was merely momentarily, it gave Bakugou the opening he needed.

In a flash Bakugou blasted forward, aiming to get Izuku onto the ground and pinned underneath him, the most effective way to end the fight. Luckily for Izuku he managed to fling himself towards the ceiling fast enough to avoid getting seriously hit, unluckily for him, he had no plan for what to do next.

He decided to try the new aerial attack, all he had to do was get up high enough to wrap one leg around Bakugou’s torso and flip him over onto his back by twisting his own body. His previous escape route put him at a perfect height, all he had to do was secure his right leg around Bakugou’s back.

While the plan itself was sound, the execution was slightly off, Bakugou took notice of his position with just barely enough time to twist his body to make it difficult to finish the move. Izuku successfully had Bakugou wrapped in his leg, but the lack of surprise gave Bakugou the advantage of being able to throw his weight in the opposite direction of Izuku’s push.

Before Izuku had a chance to move Bakugou pressed his forearm over Izuku’s waist, pushing him onto the ground. Bakugou brought his other hand to Izuku’s chest, within moments Bakugou was fully on top of Izuku, letting small pops come off of his hands to prevent Izuku from powering up once again. Ten slow seconds ticked by where Izuku tried to make his way out from underneath Bakugou to no avail, once their mental timers went off both relaxed.

Bakugou got up with a smirk and offered a hand out to Izuku. Tired from the fight, Izuku accepted the hand and slowly got to his feet.

“Damn it! I swear I had you there!”

“You let yourself get distracted nerd. Although I was almost surprised by your aerial attack, so I’m sure whatever shitty extra you might be fighting against would be blind sided.” Bakugou would never admit it, but if he hadn’t been able to distract Izuku the second time, he might not have been able to win.

The two were lost in their own world of quirk training when a small clap helped them remember they were not alone.

“That was all incredibly impressive, I remember the Mage said something about everyone having powers so I assume you were both using those?”

“Oh! Right! Kit! Sorry, yes we were using our quirks, Kacchan here has a nitroglycerin like sweat and can ignite it at will which causes the explosions that you saw!”

Kit simply nodded at Izuku’s words, taking in the information.

“Wait so then what is your quirk Izuku?”

Izuku seemed shocked by the question, as if he never expected Kit to want to know about his quirk.

“O-oh! My quirk? It's called One For All, basically I can stockpile raw strength, speed, agility, and durability either into a specific body part or all over my body and my quirk enhances my own abilities making them a whole lot stronger. There are some other things that go along with it but it’s not really all that interesting.”

“So, would you say you have quite a bit of raw power?”

“Well I mean I guess so, at least enough to harness my quirk without damaging myself, why?”

“Oh well, I was just curious to see if you would be interested in sparring with me without using your quirk? I would ask Bakugou here but he and I seemed to be pretty evenly matched, it would be boring for us.” Without meaning to Izuku let out a small giggle, comparing their theoretical battle to that of Kirishima and Tetsutetsu. Once the request registered though, Izuku was quick to respond.

“Actually that would be great! It would be nice to see how physically capable I am.”

“Oi nerd. We just fought for over ten minutes straight neither of us pulling any punches, even fighting without your quirk right now would be fucking stupid. Even for you.”

“Are you worried about me Kacchan?” Izuku’s tone was heavily teasing, hoping to tease Bakugou to get back at him for their conversation during their battle.

“Pft fuck no, I just figured All Might wouldn’t want you to be out for the day ‘cause you’re stupid enough to fight back to back without taking a break.”

“Oh I don’t know Kacchan, it sounds to me like you’re worried.” Izuku shot him a teasing smile, completely ignoring the actual advice in Bakugou’s words.

“Fine whatever I’m not carrying your sorry ass back to the dorm when you feel like falling over.”

“Fine, I’ll have Kit carry me back if I have to.” Izuku could see the miniscule trace of anger at the words, but more prominently the amusement.

“Yeah right, good luck with that, I am going to use my brain cells, unlike some people, and take a break before I start fighting again.”

“Alright Kit, let's lay some ground rules, first I won’t use my quirk, second the first to be pinned for ten seconds wins, normal rules, anything you want to add?”

“No, that sounds perfect.”

“Alright we can start in the middle of the arena on three.” As Izuku made his way back to the start position his fatigue slowly started to catch up with him. He elected to ignore it, not wanting to give Bakugou the satisfaction of knowing he was right.

“Alright one… two… three!” They were off again, this time in a much more traditional hand to hand combat fight. There were far fewer bounding moves that shifted the fight setting, unlike Bakugou and Izuku’s previous fight which never stayed in one place for very long.

After many blocked and returned attacks both parties were itching for an interesting turn. Izuku tried to create one by attacking slightly lower but his slowed motions allowed Kit an opportunity to over take him, gripping his arm tightly Kit twisted and pulled Izuku’s body forward, he landed directly on his back, the wind knocked out of him. Kit wasted no time and quickly pinned Izuku down.

Kit straddled Izuku’s thighs to keep his legs in place as his arms pressed firmly on Izuku’s wrists that he pushed up next to his flattened shoulders. Both were panting due to the exertion, Izuku knew in raw strength he didn’t have Bakugou beat and very quickly came to the same conclusion with Kit.

“Stay down for an extra five or ten seconds, I want to see what will happen. Don’t take your eyes off of me either, this is a perfect opportunity to show you what Ashido and I mean.” Kit whispered to Izuku, he responded with a tight nod, he couldn’t help but to be slightly curious.

On the sidelines Bakugou watched the entire match carefully, keeping track of the things he would yell at Izuku for doing wrong as soon as they finished, he saw the exact mistake Izuku made when he attacked lower, he left himself open for an attack. He was about to say so as well until he saw Kit pinning Izuku to the ground. For a reason unbeknownst to Bakugou, he didn’t like the sight.

“Hey it's been ten seconds you idiots can get off the floor now!” Bakugou yelled, just as Kit finished his count to ten. The room seemed to become warmer.

“Ah yes I just wanted to be sure I didn’t let him up early and allow the fight to resume.” Kit spoke matter of factly as he helped Izuku up.

“You know what Kacchan you may have been right.”

“Of fucking course I was right. I’m always right nerd.”

“Will you carry me back to the dorms anyway?” Izuku knew it was a long shot, but he had hopes. It had happened once before, although that was mainly because Bakugou felt guilty for breaking Izuku’s nose, and causing him to pass out, and then he hated the fact that he felt guilty for it ‘Damn it Deku I have a reputation!’

“No, you aren’t broken, for once, you can walk yourself back or better yet go back in time and listen to me ya dipshit.”

“Kacchaaaannn! Fine if you won’t carry me I’m sure Kit will! Right Kit?” Izuku took a chance and hoped it would pay off, maybe Kit would agree to try and prove a point.

“How badly do you actually need to be carried Izuku?”

“Very badly, you guys weigh a ton and both of you were on top of me for at least ten seconds! And! You flipped me over!” Izuku dramatically wagged his finger at the two blonds standing in front of him.

“Oh my goodness you are dramatic, fine Izuku, just come over here before I change my mind.”

Izuku wasted absolutely no time at all, he quickly went to jump on Kit’s back.

“What are you doing?”

“Uh I’m going to jump on your back?”

“No, definitely not happening you will pull me back too far.” Kit gestured for Izuku to climb into his arms, he was soon being carried gracefully like a newlywed bride through a threshold. Kit did not miss the look on Bakugou’s face as he lifted Izuku up.

“Ok, I’m going to trip and almost drop you, just please follow along.” Kit hurriedly whispered into Izuku’s ear.

“What?! Wait!” Izuku tried to get Kit to listen but as Bakugou walked out ahead of them he saw his opportunity.

There was a slightly raised stone that could conceivably be tripped over so Kit ever so slightly changed his path in order to walk over it.

“I just wanted to tell you , Bakugou, that your quirk is quite amazing. How is it that you are so easily able to manage it?” Kit made sure to keep Bakugou’s attention focused on him.

“Tch why wouldn’t I be able to manage it? It’s my own fucking quirk.” Izuku sat confused, loosely holding onto Kit’s neck, listening to their seemingly passive conversation.

Kit was about to walk over the stone, as he did so he let out a short distressed yell.

“Bakugou grab him!” That was the only warning Izuku and Bakugou both got before Kit pushed Izuku off of himself and into Bakugou. Izuku was impressed with his commitment, he actually fell to the floor after he managed to rid himself of the person in his arms.

“Ah! Thanks Kacchan!” Izuku gripped Bakugou’s neck, mostly out of fear of being dropped. Neither made a move to let go as they waited for Kit to correct himself.

Once he was standing Kit continued to walk forward as if nothing had changed, leaving Bakugou and Izuku in the middle of their own centralized heat wave, one that did not affect Kit at all

The blonds finished walking the rest of the way to the dorms while Izuku sat, surprisingly comfortably in Bakugou’s arms. Izuku was carried through the dorm hall doorway before his feet were gently let down.

“Don’t try that shit again ya hear me? I’m not carrying you anymore, you’re just lucky I didn’t drop your sorry ass.” Bakugou’s words may have been more effective if he had looked Izuku in the eyes or had withdrawn the arm around his midsection before he finished speaking.

With a slightly nervous chuckle Izuku responded, “Don’t worry I don’t think I’ll need to be carried anywhere anytime soon, thanks again Kacchan!”

“Tch don’t mention it nerd, I’m going to go shower.”

“No seriously thank you!”

“I swear if anyone hears about this I won’t hesitate to burn you both to a crisp.” Izuku only half believed the threat, he wouldn’t totally put it past him but he had hope. Bakugou quickly made his way to the showers.

“Kit! What the hell was that! Why would you do that?!” Izuku, previously calm, was now frantically questioning the figure beside him.

“That was me proving a point. First he gets uncomfortable with me pinning you down, even though we were sparring and then he willingly carries you most of the way back here, no one would do that for just anyone Izuku.”

“You can’t be serious, thank god I made that deal with Uraraka, at least she will lay off for a little while at least.” Izuku quickly became slightly exasperated, he had hoped everyone would stay out of his nonexistent love life.

“Look Izuku, you two are dancing around each other at this point! A little nudge could go a long way. Like a little nudge of jealousy? Oh please, do not give me that look. Just think about it, please? You have been very kind to me since I have been here and if I can return knowing I helped you two then I will return happy.”

Izuku looked at Kit, trying to find it within himself to decline Kit’s offer. His kind features and overall demeanor made it nearly impossible.

“Ugh ok fine. What do you want to do?” Izuku relented fairly quickly.

“Well I am going to assume that Bakugou is the jealous type, and it would be fairly easy for me to make him jealous.” Izuku already slightly regretted his inability to say no.

“What do you suggest we do?”

“Well I think that I should try to court you! He has already proven to us that he has no qualms with listening to us speak based on his behaviour this morning so if we get him just close enough to hear me begin to court you there is no doubt he will try to intervene.”

“Wait! You mean you want to ask me out? Where Kacchan can hear you?”

“Yes exactly. Is there a problem?”

“Not specifically with this plan of yours, with this situation yes there are many problems none of which can be solved but I already agreed to go along with you and for some reason I trust you so fine.”

“Fine?”

“Fine I will go along with this plan and let you ask me out where Kacchan can hear you.”

“Perfect, although we may need some help, I could ask Ashido?”

“NO! Uh um, no why not ask Kirishima? He’s closer to Kacchan and significantly less likely to tell Uraraka and Todoroki what’s happening.”

“Oh yes that could work, let’s go find him.”

“Wha- now?!”

“Yes, quickly before Bakugou is done in the bathing room.”

“Seriously why can’t I just say no every once in a while?”

The two went further into the building to try and find Kirishima, luckily it didn’t take long. They found him sitting with Kaminari on one of the couches in the common room.

Kit pushed Izuku ever so slightly forward once they made their way to the red head, urging him to follow through.

“Hey Kirishima! Do you mind if we steal you for a second? I need to talk to you about something.”

“Sure Midobro! We can go and chat in my room right down the hall!”

“Alright thanks Kirishima!”

“No problem!”

The three make their way out of the common room and into Kirishima’s room, he wasn’t kidding when he said right down the hall.

“Alright what can I do for you Midobro?” “Well um, you see-”

“We are trying to make Bakugou jealous enough to ask out Izuku.” Kit spoke matter of factly.

“Oh! Ok! How do you guys plan to do that?”

“Well the plan is to get Bakugou close enough for him to hear us, then I am going to try to court Izuku.”

“And make him jealous enough to court Mido here himself.” The two seemed to be on the same page fairly quickly.

“Alright so what do you need me to do?” Kirishima was quick to confirm his acceptance.

“Well we just need to make sure Kacchan can hear Kit, and then maybe give him a little push if he really needs one.”

The trio delved deeper into their plan, coming up with the time and place along with what the three of them will say.

They agreed on the next afternoon, just after lunch in the common room. With their plans in place the three leave Kirishima’s room.

Izuku headed towards the showers, Kirishima headed back to Denki, and Kit went to his temporary room.

Once Izuku was finished in the shower he made his way back to the kitchen for lunch and saw that someone had already made food. He grabbed a plate and sat down at the large table, noticeably everyone had sat in the same seats from dinner the night before.

The room filled with casual talk as class A enjoyed their time off. Izuku had managed to keep relatively quiet the entire time, opting to listen to others as they told funny stories and jokes until Ashido spoke up.

“So Midoriya, what was Bakubro like as a kid?” Her bright smile sold her question to be out of curiosity.

“Oh um I don’t know? Like a younger version of him now I guess?” Izuku knew it was almost a complete lie but he’s not sure how much Bakugou would want him to share. He chanced a look at the blond next to and was surprised to meet his eyes.

Izuku raised his eyebrow in question, hoping to make his point clear. It seemed to work because Bakugou shrugged and made a face that Izuku read as ‘might as well’ before he turned back to his plate.

“Well actually, come to think of it he was pretty different.”

“Like how different?” Ashido asked, hoping to spur the conversation forward.

“Uh well I think the biggest difference is that when we were young he used to be really, um affectionate.” Izuku looked towards Bakugou again to make sure he didn’t cross any lines, Bakugou merely shrugged again.

“No way! Bakubro here used to actually like people?! You gotta give us more!” This time Kaminari was the one to speak up.

“Well honestly this might say more about me than him but whenever we would watch scary movies by the end of it I was usually curled against him trying to block out the screen and all he would do is sit there with me until I stopped freaking out.”

There was a chorus of ‘awww’s from around the table before Uraraka spoke up.

“Well what else?”

“Oh um, I would always hug him. Kacchan hugs were my favourite ‘cause he was always really warm, which thinking back on it was probably the earliest sign of his quirk. Oh! When we would have sleepovers we would always share this one All Might blanket and so by morning we were usually all tangled together because he used to sleep all crazy.” Izuku looked over at Bakugou and started to giggle, as their eyes met Bakugou felt incredibly warm. No one missed the incredibly fond look Izuku directed at Bakugou.

“Oh my gosh! Is Bakubro blushing?!” Ashido was a brave soul.

“What the fuck?! No! I don’t fucking blush its just hot in here! Shut the fuck up pinky!” At his words, the ‘room’ grew even warmer.

Everyone decided to momentarily leave Bakugou alone in order to continue questioning Izuku.

“Tell us more! He sounds so adorable!” Hagakure had now joined in, Izuku had almost forgotten that she was there.

“Uh well what do you want to know?”

“Oh I want to know if you have any cute stories about the two of you!” Uraraka’s interest had doubled.

“Well yeah I guess there are a few.” Izuku thought for a moment, trying to decide what story he should tell. He landed on the one that was more embarrassing for him than Bakugou to try and take the attention off of him.

“When we were like four there was this girl who really liked Kacchan, like a lot. So much so to the point that whenever him and I were playing at the park she was trying to play with us, key word here trying.” Izuku paused for a moment and saw Bakugou looking at him with a questioning face, trying to figure out what story Izuku was telling.

“So basically this girl was inserting herself into everything we did until eventually she proudly announced that she was going to marry Kacchan.” Everyone glanced over at Bakugou, who had now realised what story Izuku was telling. As they looked at him they made their guesses as to what he said to this girl that wanted to marry him.

“So, once she announces that, Kacchan completely ignores it, he acts as if nothing was wrong or weird so the girl announces it again. Now this is where four year old Izuku comes in, not happy that some random girl was trying to marry his best friend. So what did I do? I pull Kacchan up off of the floor by the hand, latch onto him in a vice grip of a hug, look this girl dead in the eyes and tell her ‘you can’t marry him because I’m going to marry him!’ and then I stuck my tongue out at her.” Izuku paused again to let people get out their laughter, he knew there was more to come.

“That's not all! Oh no this girl was adamant that she was going to marry him. So she ignores me and goes straight to Kacchan and tells him ‘you're not allowed to marry him, you can only marry me!’ you know like a four year old. But even back then Kacchan didn’t like anyone telling him what to do so he just holds onto me and tells this little girl ‘I don’t like you I’m going to marry my best friend!’ which he also punctuates by sticking his tongue out at her. And then for the rest of the day Kacchan and I sat on one of the pieces of playground equipment and planned our wedding and our entire life because I almost started to cry when Kacchan said no to me the first time.”

There was laughter and various ‘awww’s from different areas of the table, just as expected, what Izuku didn’t expect is what Bakugou said next.

“Oi nerd tell them about the ‘life’ we planned.” If everyone didn’t know any better, they might have said Bakugou looked affectionate, but everyone did know better.

“Oh my gosh really Kacchan? Fine ok ok. So obviously we were both pro heroes in this ‘life’ of ours, but here's the thing we couldn’t agree on who would be number one so I suggested that we became a hero pair called ‘The Wonder Duo’ so we could both be number one. And then for some reason I decided that we needed to own 6 bunnies, four of which were named variations of All Might.”

“Oh no, don’t try to leave out the other two Deku, tell them what the last two were named and why.”

“Oh jeez, alright fine one of them I decided and I quote ‘One of them has to be called ‘Suki like you Kacchan! That one will be my favourite because it’s named after my favourite person ever! And we'll have one named ‘Zuku like what you call me and he better be your favourite Kacchan!’ and then I made him promise me that this fake bunny was his favourite compared to five other fake bunnies. There, happy now Kacchan?”

“Extremely.”

“There! That’s it I’m done! No more stories about us as kids! He’s happy where I left off so that’s the end of it!”

As much as he protested it, Izuku felt good to know that Bakugou was ok with sharing some of their stories. The rest of lunch avoided any and all conversation about Izuku as a kid and as everyone finished up and dispersed throughout the building Izuku noticed Bakugou hanging around longer than normal, before he could ask why he spoke up.

“Do you remember those matching pajamas we had?”

“You mean the All Might ones with the attachable capes? Yeah I have a picture of us asleep in those underneath that blanket in my room.”

“Really? I didn’t even know there were any pictures like that. Anyways the old hag just texted me saying that she found mine.”

“Oh I’m sure mine is in my closet back at home, along with a bunch of other old All Might shirts and blankets.”

“Once a fanboy, always a fanboy.”

“Oh don’t act like you didn’t freak out when you found out he was going to be our teacher, please. I remember we used to compete to see who was more excited for new All Might stuff. I just never had the urge to be cool, so I decided everyone should know how much I like All Might.”

“Even if you had the urge you could never pull it off, who was it that decided they needed to be carried like a princess back to the dorms today? Hm? Oh yes that's right it was you.” Bakugou let out a genuine laugh, a sound not very many people ever heard but those who had would agree that everyone should hear it at least once.

“Right of course but who was it that carried me? Right right that was you!” Izuku enjoyed the ease with which they could joke with each other, it was a long and hard process but they made it through and things were looking a whole lot better.

“Oh yeah laugh it up nerd. I’m going to go do the school work that was assigned.”

“Kacchan that’s not due until Tuesday, it’s Saturday, you have time.”

“I don’t want to end up like the shitty extras who have to rush through it all at 11 on Monday ‘cause they forgot about it.”

“Alright fair enough, see you at dinner?”

“Yeah I’ll be here, hey don't forget to send me a copy of that picture.” With his words Bakugou quickly made his way out of the room.

Deku smiled to himself if this is how things between them stayed, he could be happy with that.

To kill time before dinner Izuku decided to take out his school books and get started on the work they needed to do, once he finished his main thought was ‘huh maybe Kacchan is on to something here.’ With nothing else to worry about, Izuku decided to watch some TV.

Dinner came and went with more than one question about the apparent fantasy world that managed to find its way into their own. The class seemed to only become more curious as time went on. Once everyone was done many retired to the comfortable couches in the common room.

After about a half hour, class A found their homeroom teacher walking into their common room.

“Listen up everyone I have an announcement. The other Bakugou should be able to go home either tomorrow night or the morning after, the third year student is progressing well and Recovery Girl wanted me to relay the news to you all. That will be all.” Mr. Aizawa exited the room and left behind a jumbled mess of conversation.

Kit seemed relieved and no one could blame him, he had been put in quite the situation with no way out until now.

The people in the room continued to chat and as the night went on eventually everyone made their way to their dorm room, the pleasant air never leaving.

#bakudeku #Bakudeku fic #katsudeku #izukatsu #kacchan #deku #izuku midoriya #Katsuki Bakugō #katsuki x izuku #dekukatsu #bakugou x midoriya #deku x kacchan #my hero academia #boku no hero academia #my hero academia fic #boku no hero academia fic #fantasy meets reality #bnha fantasy au

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commentaryvorg · 4 years

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THANK YOU!!!!!

Thank you so so much to everyone who’s been reading this commentary! I cannot express how much it’s meant to have other people along for this ride with me. I started writing this for myself and would have kept posting it just for the sake of putting it out there even if nobody had been responding to it at all. But having other people engage with it and enjoy it has turned it into so much more to me than it already was. Writing and posting this commentary has been such a huge part of my life for this past year, so the knowledge that it’s been even a small part of even a few other people’s lives makes me so happy. That big smile that I drew Kaito with here? That’s also me, smiling at you.

Special shoutouts to those people who made a habit of liking every post once they read it, by the way! Not that I have any problem with anyone not giving the posts a like when they read, as I know different people have different standards for when they give a post a like – if I was following and enjoying a similar blog, I wouldn’t have given each post a like either. But it meant a lot to have a small handful of people whom I could know had read and enjoyed a post once it’d gone up. I started to get this warm fuzzy feeling of “the gang’s all here” whenever I’d see all the usual people’s likes pop up on a new post, which, yes, I always kept an eye on. If you’ve ever made a habit of regularly liking my posts here, whether you kept it up through the whole thing or not, you are part of The Gang to me and even if you’ve never directly interacted with me through ask or otherwise, I love you more than you know.

(If anyone whom I don’t think of as part of The Gang because they have different post-liking habits wanted to let me know that they’ve always been reading too, I would be absolutely thrilled! I imagine that a decent amount of my followers were reading, but I can’t be sure all of them were since people drift in and out of things on tumblr, you know?)

And extra special shoutouts to anyone who sent any kind of ask that gave me a chance to say even more words about this story and helped me feel that people were really engaging with what I had to say. I know most of you were anons, but based on writing styles I’m pretty damn sure that it was quite a few different anons, so I love you all as well despite not even knowing your names. I’m still totally open for any more asks about anything I’ve talked about even though posting of the commentary proper is officially over. Just saying.

So… what about the future?

You might have noticed that this blog’s name doesn’t specifically refer to DRV3. This is because I was always planning for this to not only be a blog for this one specific commentary, and that I’d maybe also start doing similar things for other works of fiction once this one was done. That was just a tentative plan at the start, but after how much I enjoyed doing this, I really would like to keep doing something along these lines for the foreseeable future.

Whatever it is, though, it won’t be more Danganronpa – I like DR1 and 2, but not nearly enough to commentate on them in this much ridiculous depth. And I understand that basically everyone who’s following me right now was here specifically for DRV3, and you’re not necessarily going to be interested in whatever I move on to, which is absolutely fine. If you want to unfollow this blog now, or at some point in future whenever I’m posting something new that isn’t DRV3, I will not be offended in the least. Honestly, I’m going to be more surprised (in the best possible way) if anyone actually did want to stick around just for me and my commentary on something that they probably won’t be familiar with.

That said, there will still always be the chance of more DRV3 tidbits on this blog here and there, as I will still thoroughly accept and answer asks related to my V3 commentary at any time, even after the blog’s main focus moves onto something else. (That means you, person who’s just finished reading my V3 commentary way in the future even though this hasn’t been actively a V3 blog for ages – send me asks about it anyway! They might take me longer to answer, but I will still care!) I’ve also been vaguely toying with the idea of making a few small posts with little addendums to the existing commentary – I reread this thing a lot, and occasionally I see a point I made in the past that I feel like I could significantly elaborate on or clarify now, since I keep gaining an ever greater understanding of this story the more I think about it. Maybe that’ll happen, but again, that’ll only be minor tidbits here and there. Up to you if you want to stick around for those or not.

Also, while I’m basically done with commentary-style stuff, that’s only because there just isn’t anything else left to cover. I still haven’t yet run out of ideas for DRV3 content in general, so do keep an eye on my main blog for that! I am hoping to get out not one but multiple more rambles about Kaito, some essentially summarising things I’ve talked about here and some not. There’s also a bunch of AU scenarios I’ve had floating around my head for ages that I want to get out somewhere. Plus arts, of course. The V3 bug (or I guess more specifically the Kaito bug, let’s be real here) has not left me yet, and I still don’t quite want it to.

On the off-chance anybody is thinking of sticking around here not just for potential DRV3 tidbits but for a whole new commentary (and, again, I am not expecting this of anyone), well… it’ll be a while. While I have a couple of ideas of what to do, I haven’t started writing anything yet, and since I really appreciated being able to schedule things twice-weekly, I’d like to have a decent backlog built up before I start posting anything so that I’ll be able to do that again. So I’ll only officially announce the new commentary here once I’ve built up said backlog and feel like I’m ready.

But whether you’ll be here for the next ride or not, again, thank you, so much.

#this training trio drawing is all for you #i love you all #you are the best #you made me feel just a little bit like a luminary #so this seems appropriate #danganronpa v3

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teamatsumu · 5 years

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Hate To Love You - Chapter 2

Series Summary: After years of pestering, Y/N finally agrees to an arranged marriage set up by her parents. The only problem; her soon-to-be husband is her ex. (Desi AU, Arranged Marriage AU)

Pairing: Bucky Barnes x reader

Word Count: 3,453

Warnings: Swearing. Angst.

Series Masterlist can be found in my main masterlist since Tumblr links no longer work

A/N: Massive shoutout to @take-my-life-not-my-heart for beingmy lovely beta and kudos to @jurassicbarnes for helping me with the wedding since things happen a bit differently here in Pakistan ;)

It's hard to enjoy something when your heart is so full of anger and bitterness.

You watched Nina flit about your dress, making slight adjustments to your hair and jewelry, the pins that held your heavy garments in place. The colors were beautiful, yellow and a specific shade of green that all but represented a mehndi. You could feel the flowers that had been woven in your hair, looking down at the henna that adorned your hands.

Today, all these rituals were something you had looked forward to your entire life, but you couldn't find it in yourself to be happy. No amount of flowers, candles or henna could make you forget the anger and the gloom in your heart.

You could hear the laughter and voices in the hall your family had booked for your mehndi. In about five minutes, you would walk into the space, to join your soon-to-be husband on the stage built for the occasion, meeting relative after relative as they joyfully went through the rasms.

Once Nina was satisfied with the way you looked, she stepped back, giving you a smile. You managed to force a smile as well in response, though you could feel just how forced it was.

Nina was your stylist, and had been in charge of your looks for the three days of the wedding. She had spent a lot of time with you, your parents and Bucky's parents, helping arrange outfits, jewelry, colors and whatnot. You had always known that weddings were long and complicated, but you had never guessed just how much work actually went into these events. Nina was the daughter of an old friend of your mother's, and she was a stylist, so that made your parents’ job a whole lot easier. She was also a very cheerful person. The way she spoke was so bubbly that it actually made you feel excited at times.

That only lasted until you remembered who you were marrying.

You and Bucky had had minimal contact since your disastrous lunch ‘date’. Anything you two talked or texted about had something to do with the wedding itself. Other than that, it was like you didn't exist to him and neither did he to you.

“Ready?” Nina's voice snapped you out of your thoughts and you nodded, feeling your earrings shift, their weight pulling down on your earlobes. The scent of delicate white jasmines seemed to surround you, from where the little flowers were woven in your hair to where they were coiled around your wrists, like bracelets.

You wanted to be happy. Every girl dreamt of being a bride someday. So why did it feel like you were suffocating?

Everyone was looking at you when you walked into the hall, accompanied by Nina and a myriad of your cousins. Your mother hadn't been the one to walk you to the stage, since she was on a wheelchair. For the past two weeks, her condition had mostly been deteriorating, but only on paper. In person, she was happier than she had probably ever been and you knew it was because of your wedding. She had been looking forward to this for years, much more so than you ever had.

You couldn't help but dread what she would feel like once the wedding was over.

The thought left your mind when your eye caught hers, feeling your heart lurch as she smiled as you, a thin film of tears shining in her eyes. You couldn't help but smile back, feeling a little bit of the load lift off your chest.

Bucky's mother, a tall woman with a huge smile on her face, stood at the foot of the stage, posed to welcome you. Your eyes traveled up to the stage, watching as the man on the sofa stood up, standing tall and waiting for you to join him.

Your breath caught as you drank him in, his hair pushed back off his forehead, off-white kurta hugging him in all the right places, stretching over his chest and fitting his biceps perfectly. He'd had it tailored for him, obviously. You knew because you had picked out the color.

You'd always loved light colors on him.

His eyes met yours as you neared, and you could see him physically swallow. His eyes were running over you, a gaze that made you heat up from head to toe. You didn't know what to make of it, but the thought was quickly wiped from your mind. You had too much going on to be thinking about that.

Your mother in law and your cousins helped pick up your dress as you set your first step on the stairs to the stage. You looked up, freezing slightly when you saw that Bucky had stepped closer, offering a hand to you. You stared at it for a moment, feeling multiple eyes on you.

He's just being polite in front of everyone, it's no big deal. You gingerly placed your hand in his, climbing up the rest of the steps. He didn't drop your hand, keeping a tight grip until you both stood before the sofa you would be sat in for the rest of the night. Everyone was still looking at you, as people often look at brides like they just hung the moon. For once in your life, the sheer amount of attention you were receiving didn't bother you. It made you feel special.

Your skin burned where it was in contact with Bucky's, up until he abruptly let go of your hand. You sat a little easier, letting out a breath. Nina fixed your dress before finally stepping back, disappearing from view before you could see where she went. You looked around the room, eye immediately catching a glimpse of flaming red hair. You felt yourself ease even more when you and Natasha looked at each other, feeling yourself smile as she made a funny face.

You had taken Nat to various Indian weddings over the years, and she had absolutely loved them. You always said jokingly that no white person should spend that much money on a lehnga that she would probably not ever wear again, but Nat didn't give two shits. You would go as far as saying that she was very happy you were getting married, if only for the clothes and the henna.

She looked spectacular right now, pink blouse and flowing grey lehnga that made her look beautiful. Her short hair had been french braided on one side, speckled with white beads. You mouthed a discreet ‘wow’ to her, pointedly looking her up and down. She smirked and struck a little pose that made you snort audibly.

Bucky nudged you at the noise, making you glance at him. He didn't say anything, just continued to stare ahead as the wedding photographer started taking pictures. You could feel his arm pressed to yours, and you shifted a bit, trying to put a little distance between you two. That didn't work when he placed a hand on your thigh just above your knee, making you still.

“I know you hate me,” he mumbled, loud enough for only your ears. “But please, bear with me. Just for these few days. Please.”

You couldn't help the surprise you felt at the tone of his voice. There was something sad about it, almost pleading with you. You didn't understand what made him act like this, but you could tell, without a doubt, that this situation was very overwhelming for him, just as it was for you.

You realized that you might not have been considering how hard all this was on him. You had been thinking way too selfishly about this. He was just as broken inside because of this as you. You realized, in that fleeting second, that you couldn't hate Bucky now. At least not at this very moment, because ironic as it was, you were both victims of the same fate. It would be like hating yourself.

You felt a wave of unexpected tears wash over you, biting them back so you wouldn't ruin your makeup. You settled backwards again, pressing your arm to his once more to silently show him you had understood.

“Thank you.” He whispered.

………………

You hadn't realized just how long Indian weddings felt until you were the bride. Three days felt like three years, with you being rushed in and out of salons, changing from one fancy outfit into the next, draped with jewelry like a mannequin. You were barely getting any sleep, with every ceremony in full swing until the late hours of the night, meeting relatives you didn't even know existed. You felt like one of those rich people who had an assistant at their back at all times, whispering in their ear the introduction of the person they were just about to meet.

It was a lot to take in.

The one constant thing about the wild series of events was Bucky, at your side every night, changed into fancy outfits of his own, meeting the same people you did. It was a consolation, knowing that at least you weren't alone in all of this. That he was going through the same things as you. You were more or less civil towards each other. You would even go far as to say you were friendlier, since he was the only person you could make sarcastic comments to under your breath through the night. His snort at your quips, laughter concealed with clever coughs, made you feel more at ease about your predicament.

Currently it was Day 2, or Night 2, to be precise. Your dress for tonight was grey and a beautiful baby pink, silver beadwork adorning it. The jewelry was silver to match, hair straightened to fall over one shoulder. The mood was much lighter than it had been last night, now that you had time to absorb that this was actually happening. You had thought long and hard after last night, convincing yourself that this was your life now and you could either make the best of it or whine like a baby throughout it. You had chosen Option 1.

Bucky seemed much better too, it was evident in the way he was talking to people, and the way he was carrying himself. He looked even more handsome than last night, if that was possible. As you watched him say hello to numerous faces, you couldn't help but wish you could go back to how it used to be between you two.

You were aware that your feelings for Bucky were still there, you had been aware of that for a long time. You still felt the same about him as you had many years ago. The only difference was that he hated you now, and you were left to pine over him, shifting between hating his guts and wanting to hold him forever.

So you resorted to your go-to coping mechanism; avoiding your feelings in favor of sarcastic humor. Which led to various comments and quips throughout the night.

“Sweet lord,” Bucky muttered, making your ears perk up. “Okay, Auntie in the red dress, your 2 o'clock, way at the back.”

You eyes drifted towards where he had described, hand immediately shooting up to slap over your mouth as you pressed your lips shut to not laugh out loud. Bucky nudged you, a habit he had gotten into over the last two days, a silent warning when he wanted you to be discreet.

“Holy shit.” You whispered, voice shaking with the effort to not cackle. The woman he had pointed out was wearing the most horrendous red and gold dress you had ever seen, complete with an insane amount of jewelry.

“I can't even look directly at it.” You whisper-yelled. “Who even allowed that dress to exist?”

Bucky was coughing again, trying to not laugh, and that effectively made you duck your head so you could dissolve into giggles. You didn't look up until someone plopped down on the other side of you, making you look up and meet Nat’s amused eyes.

“Hello there, Mr and Mrs Barnes.” She said, making your face drop as you glared at her. Bucky coughed a bit, nodding.

“Not until tomorrow.” He replied, giving her a smile. You nodded at his words, knowing you still had one more night until you were a married woman. Until you walked around in a circle seven times, the seven pheres, and officially became Mrs. James Barnes.

“Sue me for not knowing how this works.” Nat deadpanned.

“I don't blame you.” Bucky replied from your other side. “Steve's the same way.” At his words, the three of you turned your heads to look at the person mentioned, Bucky's best friend, tall, blond and gorgeous, conversing with another man you didn't recognize. It was insane how many virtual strangers had showed up at your wedding.

“Oh yeah, I met him.” Nat spoke up. “Saw his hot ass from a mile away.”

“Nat!” You hissed, poking her side. Bucky laughed, shaking his head.

“It's okay. Trust me, he needs to get laid.”

“Oh my god.” You shook your head, sending a smile to a couple offstage who was eyeing you. Bucky turned his head and smiled at them too, before he turned back to Nat.

“I don't want to talk about your friend's sex life on my wedding day.” You gave Bucky a blank look.

“Oh don't worry,” Nat piped up, a smirk on her face. “You don't have to say a word. Me and Bucky will do all the talking.”

You groaned while trying to keep a straight face, perks of being a bride. You couldn't relax for a second while you were up on this stage. Bucky was laughing again, and the sound made your heart tug. You gritted your teeth.

You had to stop these feelings, and fast. This wasn't going to end well for you otherwise. You had to hate Bucky, it was kind of a necessity at this point, especially if you were going to go through with the whole open marriage thing. You knew you wouldn't take it well when you watched Bucky bring women back home with him if you continued to let your feelings bloom. You had to squash them out.

This was all because of how much time you were spending with Bucky these days. Yeah, that was it. They'd go away after all this was over. You would make sure of it.

………………

Day 3 was more of a blur than anything.

You were tired after only having got 4 hours of sleep, even though you should have been used to it since your job entailed the most reckless of sleeping schedules. Your feet were killing you after having worn nothing but high heels for three days straight. Everything was mostly blotted out during the pheres, which felt like you were walking in slow motion and you'd lost track of how many rounds it had been. The only thing you felt was the shower of the flower petals, the weight of the mangal sutra afterwards, the sindoor being smeared on your forehead by Bucky and then that was it. It was official. You were officially married. You were overwhelmed by the feeling, trying your hardest to look happy so people wouldn't talk. You didn't look at Bucky even once. You didn't think you could.

Natasha seemed to realize that today was much harder on you than yesterday, because she didn't leave your side the entire time after the ceremony was over. You were grateful for the company, knowing that soon enough, you'd have to say goodbye to her and your family before you headed off to your new home, Bucky's home.

As it was at every wedding, the goodbye, the rukhsati, was a somber occasion. You always wondered why that was so. It wasn't like the bride was going away forever and you'd never see her again. But you felt the sadness in your heart. Not for the typical reasons, but for this new hell you were about to enter. Spending the rest of your life with a man you didn't love as much as you should, with a man you loathed you. When the car door shut and the vehicle started moving under you, you finally let out a shaky breath.

Bucky was in the backseat with you, about a foot of distance between your bodies. He had leaned his head back, eyes closed as one of his hands reached up to press at his forehead, probably trying to ward off a headache. You wondered what was up with him. He had been so hot and cold in the last three days even he wasn't even sure of what he was feeling.

The ride back to his place wasn't long, and you both were silent throughout. It was a tall, well lit building when you got there. You struggled a little with your dress as you got out of the car but you were silent nevertheless. Still silent, you followed Bucky inside, up an elevator and to the highest floor. Your eyes widened when the doors opened at the last floor, realizing that Bucky lived in a goddamn penthouse. Of course he did.

Bucky walked into the space while you slowly followed, feeling out of place in the luxurious apartment.

“When did you-” You stopped. Was it appropriate to ask, did you have the right to anymore? Probably not, so you kept the remainder of the question to yourself.

Bucky didn't bother acknowledging you, walking further into the apartment and into a room to the right down a little hallway. You gritted your teeth, annoyed, as you followed him, heavy fancy clothes weighing you down as your heels clicked on the wooden floor.

Bucky was taking off his watch and shoes when you entered the bedroom, making you shift.

“Where do I go?”

He barely glanced at you. “Second room to the right. Right next to this one.”

You nodded slowly, shifting a bit. “I'm sorry. I didn't want this.”

He stilled for a second, before continuing to loosen his sherwaani. “I know you didn't. No need to remind me.”

Your eyebrows furrowed. “I didn't mean it like that.”

“Like what?”

You struggled with your words. “Like in a, in a mean way.”

Bucky frowned and shrugged. “Yeah. Okay.”

You couldn't help but catch the sarcasm in his voice. “I didn't.” You said with more force.

Bucky let out a scornful laugh. “What way did you mean it in then?”

You didn't reply, knowing this wasn't going anywhere. You and Bucky weren't tuned to each other like you had been before. A time when you didn't even have to say anything for him to know exactly how you felt. A fresh wave of tears washed over you then, and for the first time in three days, you didn't stop it.

“Forget I said anything.” You whispered, turning around to walk out of the room.

“Running away again, then.” You froze, turning around to look at Bucky. He was still fidgeting with this clothes, not looking at you.

“That's what you always seem to do. Run away from your problems.”

“Excuse me?” Your face scrunched and you turned around fully, hands clutching at your dress. “You're really going to start this again? Now?”

“I'm not starting anything.” He said as he pulled the jacket of his sherwaani off. “Just stating facts.”

You felt anger replace the sadness in your heart then, felt your face flush and teeth grit.

“I left because of you.” You bit out. “Don't you dare turn this around on me. You're the reason I left.”

He looked at you, making you flinch back in shock at the thin film of tears clouding his angry eyes. “All I know, is that you were gone. That you didn't think we were worth fighting for.”

You wanted to scream, wanted to cry and collapse and go to sleep only to never wake up again. “I did-” You stopped, feeling like your heart was about to burst.

“I'm not dealing with this right now.” You said instead. “I'm tired and I want to sleep. Stay away from my room.” You added.

Bucky snorted. “Won't be a problem.”

You were crying again before you even opened the door to your room. You wanted to just flop down on the bed and faint but you still had to get rid of all this jewelry and this heavy dress.

It was a good half an hour later when you finally felt the soft sheets under you, body relaxing against them, slipping into unconsciousness before you could form another coherent thought.

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Bucky Barnes:

@asthesea-breezehitsmylungs / @fallingforthefiction / @take-my-life-not-my-heart / @yaz-winchester67 / @kenzieam / @bucky-is-a-hero-fightme / @luciferssecretdaughter / @theglowstickofdestiny / @allonesharingonebreath / @kingsebstans / @buckyslovelyfan / @one-big-dreamer / @iheartsebastianstan / @lkcarts / @wintersgame / @axelinchen / @im-real-sad / @callmedaddys-blog / @starfisharchives / @amandamartinez3568 / @fangirlforeverythingbasically / @hellohollands / @fxntxsticfox / @jeffersonsmadgirl / @valentinasancia / @libbymouse / @buckitybarnes / @fried-cubed-human / @buckybonky / @spidey-pal / @yknott81 / @newsies-lily / @staypastoral / @multifandomlovely / @plumsforbuckxx / @fxcking-negan / @ccharlesblackwood / @mylovebuckybarnes / @ddeo-na-ji-ma / @theirmidgardian / @buckys-islandgirl / @jaamesbbarnes / @amourski / @jamesbarnesappreciationsociety / @spxder-bxck / @buckyhoneypls / @daru-u / @manchurian-barnes / @sarcastic-snow / @spxder-bxck / @winter-azaleas / @lavieenlex / @angryteapot / @ria132love / @trashpanda-barnes / @formerlythewintersoldier / @dreams-in-blxck / @februarytheseventeenth / @alycu1 / @klmpun / @deepestcollectiveglitter / @ninaminaromina / @nerd-without-a-cause / @buckybarneshairpullingkink /@lucifersbird / @still-another-dreamer / @buckyparkerish / @katomccann / @lokis-dottir / @i-the-fangirl / @culturebay / @satandefeatedmybloop / @miticasupervio / @expectosel / @klance-mcclain / @bucky-ish / @nowus33m3 / @helloniallslovelies / @natrbll / @apollolikescello / @peteparkerspooderman / @fandom-addict-aesthetics / @bhottieposts / @rebelfleur22 / @saltyandsweet / @hey1youlostme / @for-the-love-of-the-fandom /

Hate To Love You:

@thelazypangolin / @xi-i-i-whatsyouremergency / @madwhooo / @lovejessejay / @satandefeatedmybloop / @trashpandabarnes / @fuckythebuckybarnes / @slender–spirit / @chinalois / @starkxpotts / @just-trying-to-survive-marvel @jessevans / @toddneilanderperry / @rahma29417 / @learisa / @moonstruckhargrove / @hiken-no-stark / @lilya-petrichor / @softie-barnes / @alyssiamarierenee / @aveatquevale- / @extremeobsessions101 / @you-bleed-just-toknowyouarealive / @jurassicbarnes / @disaster-rose / @badassbaker / @ladylovelyfan / @hpfan0324 / @optimistic-babes / @estillion14 / @janeyboo / @jessieray98 / @mustbeaweasleyginger / @callmeyourangelxx / @raxaelpaxael / @mizzzpink / @fan-girly-girl / @missinstantgratification / @midnightdragonzero / @talk-geek-to-me / @desibarnes / @ambivalence-is-me / @verygraphicink / @cereza101 / @stark2510strange / @daughterofthenight117 / @thefirstkillerqueen / @achishisha / @octobermermaid / @jbarnesss / @unicornlover92 / @cluuuuuur / @missrandomista / @serisinshu / @nephalem67 / @keithseabrook27 / @ishipmybed / @thisgirllikeme / @annielovebug22 / @thebadassbitchqueen / @otaku-dess / @winterchildrn / @nennesse / @bbblllllleeeeehhh / @courtmr / @janineabad / @messy-random-bitch / @marveling-avengers / @makaylahoran88 / @queenofkings121 / @harryngtonewithyourshit / @mojitoclauds / @phoenixwintersolo / @malfoysqueen14 / @musicgirl234 / @adevils / @lespetitesoiseaux / @helloniallslovelies / @lets-roggerthat / @mynameishazard / @majestically-majestic / @drakelover78 / @kcrews74 / @transparentprunenickelbandit / @radicalstars / @savaalagirigiri / @tommyhoe / @hufflepufftruffle / @abihai / @friendly-neighborhood-lich-queen / @bookdragonhere / @dammit-scamander / @tellthemall-i-saidhi / @evas-wig-is-on-tour / @drunkonpinklemonade / @sebbydumbling /

#bucky barnes #bucky barnes x reader #bucky barnes imagine #bucky barnes fanfiction #bucky barnes one shot #bucky barnes series #bucky barnes au #bucky barnes fluff #bucky barnes angst #desi au #arranged marriage au #arranged marriage #desi!bucky #desi bucky #enemies to lovers #sebastian stan x reader #winter soldier x reader

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SVARMODIIG’S 200 FOLLOWERS CELEBRATION.

Logging onto Inigo this morning, I had mostly planned to celebrate his birthday. What I didn’t expect to see was that, on this already special day, he had hit 200 followers. I’ve roleplayed Inigo for around 5 years now, and though I’ve reset his blog countless times, I never hit a milestone as grand as this before. I wanted to say thank you to everyone who came for Inigo and has stayed for my writing, for the countless headcanons and love I have poured into him, and despite my sporadic activity, continue to support not only me but Inigo, too.

Obviously I need to celebrate this, but what could I offer you all that I haven’t already? This blog is full of writing, and you all write your own characters so beautifully, I couldn’t offer a drabble, not for 200 followers. My art has hit a serious wall and it would be unfair to promise a drawing that may never be completed (ask Savvy her birthday was nearly a month ago and I still haven’t presented a final piece) so then I thought about what makes this blog special. And that’s all of you.

I couldn’t be here if it wasn’t for all of you! I’d just be some madman yelling about Inigo while no one else cared ― writing with all of you has helped me learn new things about Inigo (and my own writing) and the inquiries and discussions about his character has helped him to grow. I wouldn’t have been able to develop him so well on my own.

So rather than celebrating myself, I want to celebrate you. I know that this is going to look like a biased post and I truly hate the concept of mains. Naturally, everyone is going to appreciate their friends first and foremost and want to support them by hyping them up, but we’re all real people on here, and the last thing I want to make myself out to be is exclusive. If it were possible, I’d love to be able to befriend ALL of you, and of course if you consider that within those 200 followers are archived blogs and several blogs from the same people, this looks a little less special. But even then, there’s at least a hundred of you out there, supporting me and that means there are so many of you supporting me.

So before I start ranting about the friends I have made on this blog, even if I don’t name you specifically, even if we haven’t interacted, I truly value your support and want to thank you for being here with me. I hope one day we can speak ― I know I’ve tried to make my blog look fancy but it’s to cover up my insecurities and shyness so if you can see past that, please reach out! I don’t bite, I promise. I’ll be just as scared as you.

TO MY CLOSE FRIENDS...

I dedicate this section to those of you whom I speak to nearly everyday, even outside of RP antics. A special shoutout to Orange @fatestouched who isn’t active anymore but you know how special you are to me already and how much I adore your Owain.

Lauren. @exaltblooded / @insignc / @brigidbcrn

We’re coming up to 2 years of friendship in the coming months and that’s honestly so wild to me. You were one of the first friends I made at Uni and I’m so glad we kept in touch outside of gaming society. I’m thankful that you dared to ask if any of us roleplayed on that fateful day. Not only have we grown closer because of that, but your introduction into the FERPC has truly changed the dashboard for me ― not only because of all the crack you begin with Savvy ― but because of the new people I’ve met because of you, which has in turn meant I met new people through them and found myself a little community on the dashboard. Orange and I always kept our little verse to ourselves, but with you we’ve been able to expand it all, and there’s no other Lucina I would ask to join our little family. Thank you for all the memories and rp antics we’ve shared together.

Savvy. @ofconvocation / @ofnifl / @ofgaspard

I normally like to put names in alphabetical order, but here I have an actual plan. Through Lauren I met you, and through you I met the others below. So before even beginning I have that to thank you for. Savvy ― we speak literally every day, you’ve been there for me through so much and I couldn’t be more grateful. At least once a week you get a little rant from me about how much I love you, but this time it’s public, and that means others will be able to see just how amazing you are (and they’re definitely going to agree with me!) The effort you put into each and every one of your blogs is inspiring, there’s so much love poured into them all and it really shows with their beautiful themes, their icons that more than leave an impression, and most importantly the writing. I think we can all agree you are incredibly talented as a writer and it’s thoroughly enjoyable to write with you when you aren’t starting crack on dash with Lauren. You’re easily one of my biggest supporters and it’s so very rare that I find myself doubting myself with you ready to launch yourself at me if I dare to think I’m anything less than amazing ― I just hope you know I am always ready to return the favour and truly admire you. Thank you for not only the memories but all the beautiful art you’ve gifted to me (and I promise Aurora will be finished by the end of the year.)

Momgan. @askrisms / @faerghusiisms

I don’t care if your name isn’t actually Momgan you will always be just that to me. A lot of our conversations revolve around how amazing I think you are ― and that will never change. All the love and effort you put into Chateau will never be forgotten, and even though it didn’t end in the best light, you never gave up on it. All of your ideas are wonderful, and it’s an honour that I get to write some of my favourite ships with you ― heck, you’re the first person I’ve ever shipped an OC of mine with, because I know I can trust her in your hands and you will show her the same love you show your own muses. I absolutely adore your writing and I could easily read an entire book you wrote if I were able to. I hope that you and I can be friends for a long time, and we can write with one another often. You’re someone I genuinely look up to and I hold nothing but admiration for you. You will always be my Mom.

Ches. @unquiixotic

I want to start off by saying that while we may not have spoken huge amounts, I absolutely adore you Ches. If you were to ask Savvy or Lauren how much we hype you up, I don’t think between even the three of us we could explain to you just how much admiration there is for you. As a person you are wonderful, always so kind and supportive and a genuine delight to converse with ― and I hope that over time we’ll be able to speak a lot more! I remember from Chateau your struggle to find a muse to write among the many you have, and I honestly at the time wondered how it was possible that you could write so many muses. I understand now that you harbour so much love, and that is put into your many beloved characters. All of them are equally loved, equally developed, and none written worse than the others. With Felix and Sylvain, I believe it will be our first time writing with one another outside of Chateau and I am genuinely excited to see more of your writing style, how you format your posts to convey your characterisations.

To those whom I wish I spoke to more often.

Shine. @beautiilance / @panic--ploy

Confession Time: I honestly was terrified of you for such a long time. Lauren and Savvy hyped you up for a LONG time before we actually got to talk and because of that you were already embedded in my mind as someone who was so cool that I was intimidated to speak to you. I know now you’re a big sinful softy and I had nothing to worry about ― bar your sin ― and I’m glad that we are friends. I’ve been trying to get Lauren and Savvy to add you to servers for a while so that we might get to speak and I’m glad it’s through Three Houses we got that chance to talk, since a new game provides a lot to talk about with all the new content. Like it or not, your Ingrid is attached to my Sylvain (as well as Ches and Mom’s Felix and Dimitri) so you’re stuck with me and we’re going to speak more! I hope in the future we can write with one another more and create some truly special memories.

Boo. @ofhoshido / @fxrmer / @nowithedragon / @misssummoningelizabeth

As one of Savvy’s real life friends, you hold a lot of respect in my heart for dealing with her antics ― I kid of course, that respect is for being there for her. She spoke of you often to me and I’m genuinely glad we got to meet and talk with one another. You’re a lot of fun to talk to and even though I’m shy and afraid to strike up conversations I do genuinely enjoy speaking with you. I hope that we can write more with one another in the future!

Pandora. @shamir-nevrand / (for the life of me I can’t find your other blog I’m sorry!)

We really really really haven’t spoken all that much but I know that Savvy and Lauren absolutely adore you and have sung your praises to the heavens above and it has me really hoping to one day speak to you for when I can stop being such a cuck and not be afraid to strike up a conversation!

...from Tumblr.

to clarify quickly, the three above are all people I’m in servers with on Discord whereas those below I am not and know only really on Tumblr but still want to talk to more!

Jessica. @i-nsubordination / @nonpareiltactician / @f-ortuity

Jessica ― I hope you already know how much I adore you. Naeva is so very special to Inigo and that puts you close to my heart. Their bond is so wonderful to explore, it’s something I’ve always wanted and you make those dreams a reality and I cannot thank you enough for that. When first I returned after my little hiatus you were so enthusiastic about my return and that has stayed with me, and every so often I’ll remember it and smile to myself that someone remembered me and was so happy for my return ― and I never said it but I truly hoped that you would still be here. There are so many things I can say about you ― the way you developed Naeva is genuinely admirable and it’s so lovely to see how much love you poured into her. She feels like a real character and is one I won’t ever forget, even when I’m off thinking about Inigo’s family away from Tumblr Naeva always comes to mind. She’s an unforgettable part of his life now and that means we are bound together. The way you write too is incredible and every post is crafted in such a way that I could read more even when I finish. It’s an honour that I get to write with you and you inspire me to be better. Part of what makes her so special is you, the person behind the screen. You’re genuinely so lovely and supportive and that makes your blog more appealing. I’ve always enjoyed speaking to you and can only hope in the future we get to talk more!

Volty. @i--gnis / @d--evotio

Volty I hope you know how much I adore your Robin ― I wasn’t sure if I’d ever get to use my main verse tag with a Robin, there are so many out there that terrify me and I still remember admiring you from afar. Now, I’ll happily slap that tag onto any post with you involved. I know I vanished so the old thread didn’t get to continue but I would be more than happy to dig it up from beneath the dust piled upon this blog just to see how your Robin gets to father Inigo in his youth. That thread alone so genuinely excites me and I absolutely want to do so much more with you to explore their dynamics. I can’t put into the words the admiration I hold for you and Robin and truly wish we can speak more one day. As for Validar? Bad man, evil keep him away from Inigo he’ll CRY.

Faty. @convxction / @sentofight

FATY I HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL YOU! Lauren is your biggest hypeman. For a LONG time she hyped you and your Chrom up to me ― and I had honestly been admiring you from afar for so long before then. You seem like a really genuinely nice person and I want to try and interact with you more to be able to hype you up as well! Importantly, since Lauren considers your Chrom her main and Lucina is part of my main verse, that pulls you in, so like it or not you’re coming down with us into Awakening development hell.

Carol. @heroismdreams

I know we’ve spoken a little before but I’m putting my foot down and saying it’s not enough. I absolutely adore your Cynthia and all the love you’ve poured into her. Her portrayal is wonderfully accurate and I can read all of your posts in her voice. The development you’ve gifted her is an absolute blessing and I really want to see more interactions between her and Inigo!

To those I admire from afar.

Rey. @reycursed

Aegis. @poregida / @azelfire

Pigeon. @valflame / @cicholic

@exalted--zealotry

To each and every one of you, I want to say that I adore each and every one of you. I think your blogs are so hecking amazing and you all seem like such nice people and whenever I see you on dash I’m waving a little banner of support in your name. ― Aegis, I want to apologise for going inactive and our thread dropping with Inigo and Laurent but know that I’ll be bothering you again soon. ― and to the grandfather-in-law from hell I want to highlight how much fun it has been interacting with you in small doses on dash and to say thank you for the fun.

And to those untagged.

I’ve been away from this blog for so long that I know many of those I called friends are no longer here ― and in the same vein those I admired are long gone. Whatsmore, life has been hectic, well and truly hectic and I can only remember so much from my past times on here. There are so many of you that I would love to personally message but this post took 2 hours alone to throw together because I’m so slow and I do want to celebrate Inigo’s birthday.

#❥▸ ‹ ᵒʰ ᶠᵃᶰᵗᵃˢʸ'ˢ ᵗᵃᵏᶦᶰᵍ ᵒᵛᵉʳ ᵃʷᵃᵏᵉᶰ ᵐᵉ › out of character #TW: long post #( this took ages to write up #and I still can't help but feel it's not enough )

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meowloudly15 · 5 years

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Stranded: Epilogue

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Gwen sat on the ledge of a skyscraper back home in Connecticut City, posting a five-star Welp review for her phone provider. They had provided quality interdimensional cell service.

She closed her browser and was about to switch off her phone when she accidentally selected her photos app. Intrigued, she scrolled through them.

The first one was super blurry, but she had kept it because Noir didn’t have his mask on in it. Ham had pulled it off, and Noir was considerably less than pleased.

The second one was the selfie on the bus home from Alchemax. Gwen’s gaze lingered on the photo, precious because it had captured rare footage of her being happy. Such moments were few and far between these days, but she wondered if they would increase. After all, she did have hope now. And she knew that she wasn’t alone.

Gwen smiled softly and switched off her phone, sliding it into her pocket. She pulled on her mask and hood and pushed herself off of the roof, falling into the emptiness below as though she were descending into a pool, knowing that something would catch her.

That safety net was her.

A webline blossomed from each of her gloves and adhered to the side of the building across the street. Gwen yanked downwards on the lines, redirecting her momentum.

It was time for her to fly.

But first, she needed to make a long-overdue pit stop.

Gwen landed in the cemetery a few minutes later. She approached the headstone of a certain Peter J. Parker. Nobody was around to see her, so she pulled off her mask and sat down on a mixture of dry grass and dead leaves.

“Hey, Peter,” she finally said. “It’s… it’s been a while.

“I should have come earlier. I, uh, I should have been at your funeral. But… but, you know, there are lots of things I should have done. And it’s no use dwelling on them now. The past has already passed.”

That last sentence was a good one. Gwen paused to jot it down in her notebook.

“Anyway… I’m here now. I’m here, and I just got back from an adventure. I… I hope you’ve been having fun, wherever you are. I hope you’re having a less interesting time than I’ve been having.”

Gwen sighed, pressing her hand to her forehead.

“I, uh, I went to another dimension a couple days ago. It feels like longer. It was longer. I think. Time is weird. Time travel, that is. So is dimensional travel. But you probably knew that already. I’m sure you’d love to hear more about the sciencey stuff, but I don’t really get it. You’d be able to explain it to me, I know that much.

“Well… I met you in that dimension. Not the real you. I mean, he was real, that’s for sure. He was Peter, but he was a different Peter. Older. Blonder. He had spider-powers, like I do. And he married Em Jay, who was a lot less of a jerk in that universe.

“You… he died again. And I didn’t stop it. Even though I could have.”

Gwen exhaled deeply.

“Then I met you again. This Peter, Peter B., was from a third dimension. He was older. A lot older. No glasses. Spider-powers, too. Consider yourself lucky you didn’t have to live that long.

“There were other Peters, too, but they were a lot less like you.

“Then there’s Miles. He ended up getting spider-powers. And he took over from the Peter in that dimension, the one I went to, after he died. Miles was really sweet. He was kind and nice and went out of his way to make people happy. He’s a lot like you, at least in terms of personality.

“Seeing all of them… it made me remember you, even though I didn’t want to. It made me remember what I did. And… I’m not trying to put blame on you or antagonise you or anything, but… I wasn’t in the right, but neither were you. We both made mistakes, and we both paid a price. You paid a bigger price than I did, obviously.

“But I’ve died, too, in some ways. Really, from learning about the other dimensions, I should be dead and you should be alive. And that makes me feel super guilty. I feel like I’ve stolen something from you, the life that you should have had.

“I… I don’t really know what it is I did that made you so, uh, vitriolic. I could try and guess, but then we’d be here all day. I know you have all the time in the world, but I don’t.

“Whatever it was that I did… I’m sorry. I’m sorry for ticking you off. I’m sorry for not caring about you. I’m sorry for making you envy me. I’m sorry for being a bad person.”

Gwen blinked. Tears brimmed in her eyes.

Why did she bother bottling up her emotions, anyway? What good had that ever done? She was going to lose people. People were going to die, to move on, to leave. She would do the same one day. It was the way of the world. But did that make friendship, or love, any less worth it?

She hung her head. A valve hidden deep in her heart swung open.

“I made a silent promise not long after you… after I killed you. And I’m repeating it here and now, so that you can hear me. You can quote me on this. I mean, you probably won’t, but... you know what I mean.

“I said I’d never stand back and watch another innocent die because of me. Or because of anybody. I’ll never take a seat and watch somebody’s suffering. Not again. Never again.”

Gwen sniffled, her voice cracking.

“You always made me a better person, Pete. And now… now I’m gonna be better. Forever. For you. I’ll never forget you again. I promise.”

Gwen stood up and dried her eyes, pulling back on her mask. Her father’s “missing” police scanner was abuzz with chatter. She listened to it.

“...suspicious blue-and-red man with a skull on his chest walking down Birch Avenue. Appears to have some sort of glowing watch.”

Gwen turned back to Peter’s tombstone. “I’ll visit you again. I’ve got so many more stories to tell you. I’m sure you’d love them. But right now… I’ve got a job to do.

“See you around.”

She shot a webline into the air and swung away.

THE END

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WARNING: LONG AUTHOR'S NOTES INCOMING

I started writing this story on my phone during a long car ride on the 28th of December. It grew from a small what-if concept into... this. This is the most ambitious fanwork I've yet published. I say "yet published" for reasons I'll discuss later.

A huge shoutout to @gammathetaalpha, who was kind enough to betaread this story for me in its almost entirety. If there are problems in Days 1 or 9, I'm to blame. Please check out her other fics; she writes lots of MCU stuff! And thanks to my other friends off of whom I've bounced the occasional idea!

Of course, thank you all for reading this story, whether you've been here since the beginning, left halfway through, or joined near the end! It's been a heck of a ride completing this thing, but your continued support has helped make it worth the while!

Now, I'm sure you're all wondering, "What's meow up to next?" Of course, you probably aren't. But I'll tell you anyway! I'm working on a webcomic, due to be released in December! Keep up with my Tumblr blog (the username's the same) for more info! Also, I fell headfirst into the Homestuck fandom a month ago, and I started writing a fic. The first chapter will be posted tomorrow, on the 25th! For those of you who are only here for the Marvel, I'm sad to say I don't have anything much ready for you right now. I have a one-shot regarding Endgame and a couple of Spiderverse fic ideas that are both halted. But stay tuned, just in case I do anything else!

Oh, yeah, and I'm thinking about posting dramatic fic readings on YouTube! This is definitely one fic that I would love to record myself reading! So stay tuned, yet again!

Thanks again for reading! I hope it was as much worth your while as it was mine!

#stranded #stranded fanfic #gwen stacy #spidergwen #spider gwen #ghost spider #spiderverse #into the spiderverse #spiderman #marvel #writing #writers on tumblr #long post #fanfiction

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spriterpt · 5 years

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Hey Liss, I really want to start a small horror group rp but I never ever done one on Tumblr and I'm scared of messing up. Could you give me some advice? Is running a group rp on tumblr too stressful?

First of all, I’m so sorry for the late reply!

The biggest factor in how challenging it will be to run a group is how much time you have to put into it. That’s not to say that if you go to school or work full-time you can’t run one, but if you don’t have much time to commit to being online, it can be a lot to handle. That said, it’s incredibly rewarding to watch a roleplay thrive!

The two most important parts of your group are going to be your plot and your graphics. I wish the second wasn’t the case, but how your roleplay (and your promo graphic) looks is a huge deal when it comes to drawing people in. Roleplays with ‘basic’ graphics, sadly, often find it difficult to gain any traction in the community. If you’re not great with graphics, you may want to consider getting a co-admin who is, or contacting RPHs who do those types of services. That said, a solid plot or location is what will make people stay. Your roleplay will need to be either plot-driven or character-driven. A plot-driven roleplay is going to be harder to keep up with, as you’ll have to provide lots of events and plot drops to keep the ball rolling. Character-driven roleplays can often take a little longer to set up, as you really want to make your location come to life by providing a history and places around town for people to set their interactions, but require less upkeep as the members create their own plots. For a horror group, chances are it’s going to be a little more plot-driven.

Setting up your blog can be one of the more stressful parts of running your own group. You want to make sure everything looks good, all of the writing is error-free, and the page is properly organized so viewers can find what they’re looking for. Below is a list of important pages your page should include and my advice for them.

NAVIGATION: It’s very, very important that your navigation be properly laid out. People aren’t going to want to join a roleplay if they can’t easily find everything they need to do so. Most roleplays divide their navigation into two sections–before applying and after acceptance. The first should include your plot, rules, characters, taken/banned face claims, wanted connections, and application. It should also include any other information you’d want people to know going into it, like locations around your town. The second should include your checklist, blogroll, trigger list, and OOC masterlist.

PLOT: This should be at the top of your navigation page and, ideally, directly linked from your home page. It shouldn’t be too long or too short, just a few paragraphs. Your paragraphs also shouldn’t be too lengthy–large blocks of text can turn people away.

RULES: The most important rules are as follows. Activity–most roleplays have an activity limit of 5 or 6 days. This allows members to balance RP with real life while still preventing too much inactivity on the dash. Characters–the number of characters you can have, the age requirements for characters/face claims if you have one, and whether characters can be on a multi-muse account or should have separate blogs. Drama/inclusivity–there should always be a zero tolerance policy for OOC drama, and rules in place to promote inclusivity such as requiring that members reply to at least 3 starters before posting their own.

CHARACTERS: This is where keeping up with a roleplay can start to get tricky. There are two types of RPs you may choose to go with–bio or appless. If it’s a bio roleplay, you need to make a graphic for and post the biography of every character. If it’s appless, you need to make sure that each time you get a new character, you update your character page. Either way, you’ll also need to keep on top of your taken face claims page. Many admins choose not to post a bio or add a character to their page until they’ve received the account for that character.

WANTED CONNECTIONS: This isn’t required, per se, but can inspire more people to join your roleplay. You should have a form for your members to fill out, and they’ll send in their wanted connections. That’s another thing to keep up with–you’ll have to put all of these on your WC page as well as remove taken connections, or edit connections that have 1 out of 2 or more muses taken (think bandmates, or multiple siblings).

APPLICATION: Your application should include, at the very least, the character’s name, age, gender AND pronouns, and face claim. Most choose to add positive and negative personality traits to their app. If it’s a bio roleplay, you’ll need to request a biography, either by simply stating ‘bio here’, or by dividing it up into sections. For instance, you can split it up into background, present, and personality, and include a paragraph or word requirement for each section if you’d like.

CHECKLIST: This should be the first thing in your ‘after acceptance’ section and should include everything your new member has to do after being accepted. This should include getting their account in within 24 hours, following everyone on the blogroll, tracking your tags, looking at your trigger list and sending in any triggers they’d like added, sending in wanted connections, asking for the OOC blog/Discord link, posting an intro for their character, and finally posting their first interaction. Speaking of tags to track–yours should include tags for character intros, starters, events, tasks, admin notes, and new blogs to follow.

TRIGGER LIST: Some basic triggers you should include: sexual assault, suicide/self-harm, eating disorders, blood, drugs, death, abortion, violence. You should also ask that your members send in any personal triggers that they’d like added, and this should always always always be kept confidential.

OOC MASTERLIST: You may choose to only include OOC information on your character page, but an OOC masterlist can be helpful when it comes to plotting. This lists each member’s name and which characters they play, and often includes other OOC info such as age, timezone, and pronouns. This way when plotting with someone, members can immediately see all of the characters the person they’re plotting with plays.

As mentioned before, graphics and theme are also very important. Your theme should be neat, organized, but ‘pretty’. Almost all themes are going to involve at least one graphic. The color scheme of your graphic(s) should closely match that of your theme so that everything looks coherent. If there’s more than one graphic, they should look nice together without being repeats of each other. You’ll also need to create a promo graphic to post in the tags. Note that you should create a sideblog to post your promo graphics, rather than flooding your main page with them. Your promo doesn’t have to look quite as similar as the others, since they won’t be shown side-by-side, but should still give off the same ‘vibe’. You’ll want to make sure to double-check all of the writing on your page for errors, click on all of your links to see that they’re working properly, and go through your navigation from the point of view of a potential member.

The next part is being a good admin. You should be able to get on almost every single day, even just for long enough to post something in the tags and empty your inbox. Admin activity is crucial to group activity. As soon as members see the activity of the main die down, they start to decline in activity or find other groups.

There are three key elements to promoting your roleplay. The first is through your promo sideblog and promo graphics. You should be posting these often enough that they regularly show up in the tags without being too overbearing. You’ll have to check the tags you choose and use some trial and error to figure out how often that is. {Remember that your post will only show up in the first five tags you put down.) The second is posts on your main. You can let viewers know a little about your roleplay, let them know you’re going to be around for a while, or just include a tidbit about your day. The same rules apply for how often to post these as with your promo graphics. The third element is requesting shoutouts from RPHs. This gets your RP back into the tags without having to put yet another post on the main, as well as gets news of your RP around the RPH community. Remember to always read the RPH’s rules, be polite (please and thank you), and use their name if it’s on the blog. You only have a certain amount of characters for your shoutouts, so make them count. Keeping on top of all three of these things can be difficult, but is incredibly important to running a successful roleplay. You need to make sure you have time to do this on top of your other admin duties. I’ve always found it easiest to take care of all of my other admin things first, then dedicate a chunk of time solely to promotion.

Keeping the main up-to-date is one of the most important things you’ll have to do. This includes your character page/biographies, taken face claims list, triggers list, wanted connections, OOC masterlist, and one more thing we haven’t mentioned yet. Something Tumblr has been doing lately is eating posts in the tags. That means even though you have a tag dedicated to your group’s starters, most of them won’t show up in the tag. As an admin, it’s your responsibility to keep track of all of the starters in your group and get them out to your members another way. Some groups choose to compile a list on their page, while others choose to creat a sideblog and reblog all of the starters there. Either way, this is very, very important to making sure all of your members are included. As an admin, I prefer to take things one ask at a time. New account comes in? Post the follow, add the character, add the face claim, onto the next one. Wanted connection? Put it on the WC page, post a new wanted connection on the main, onto the next one. I find that this makes it easier to keep track of everything than getting everything out of the inbox and then trying to go back through it all.

Because there’s so much to do, you may want to consider getting one or more co-admins to help you. At least to me, it seems like most RPs have around 3 admins. It is possible to run one yourself, but you can always try on your own and ask for co-admins if you’re having trouble. You want to make sure you stay on good terms with your co-admins and consult them about updates, events, and plot drops.

Speaking of events and plot drops, that’s another thing you’ll have to take care of. Plot drops and events keep the RP alive, and if you find that the RP’s activity is a little low, something like that can help. You don’t have to do it super often, but a few days every month or so dedicated to an event can be really fun. With a horror RP, you may also want to have plot drops here and there.

You’ll also have to deal with any problems that arise in your RP. If someone comes to you with a concern about another member, you’ll have to use your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to determine exactly what’s going on and what action you should take. If you notice that someone is only writing with one or two other people, you’ll need to address it to them directly. This part can definitely be stressful and nerve-wracking, but it’s an important part of being an admin.

One way to see how you can improve your RP is to ask RPHs for their opinions. The trick is you actually have to listen to them. If you’re repeatedly being told that your graphics need work, consider getting some help with them. If they point out a broken link or typo, you’ll need to fix it. Another way to improve is to check out other RPs! You definitely should not lift anything directly from another RP, but it can help you get a feel for how everything should be set up and what types of themes and graphics are ‘in’ right now.

I’m going to end this with a link to this amazing masterlist from rpthemehelper that includes multiple posts on every topic you could need help with. I’m sorry that this was probably way more than you were expecting to read, but I hope it helped some!

#rph #rpa #rpt #answered

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aj-the-satyr · 5 years

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All the Questions......

So Tag games...... Used to do ‘em a lot then kinda fell off writing for a while and then it got quiet. Well now I got tagged in 3 of those 11/11/11 things. You know the ones answer 11 questions, ask 11 more to the 11 people you tag. Well I’m not going to tag anyone other than the 3 people asking @writersblockandapotoftea @carrotgirl-1 and @rosewinterborn and say thankyou for doing so. So here goes..... the goat tries to get through all 33 questions.

1) Do you hide any secrets in your books that only a few people will find?

Hmm.... I suppose that I have a habit of making the names of both things and characters have deeper meanings. Like Grigory Zmeya, his last name means snake and he is a snake shifter type person. So stuff like that.

2) If you could ask one successful author three questions about their writing, writing process or books what would they be?

Not sure about this. I’ve read interviews with many authors where they have dispensed their advice and advice is not a one size fits all thing but I would lie to ask more personal things like favorite characters, Least favorite scene to write and most surprising side character. Stuff like that.

3) Do you have a library membership?

Nope.

4) Ebooks, yay or nay?

Used them and they are fine but I am the old school like to have the physical book in my hands kinda goat.

5) What feeling do you want your readers to get from what you write?

Wow, deep question. Enjoyment? Other than that I’d like them to have feelings for different characters, to pick favorites, to hate some and love some. I suppose I’d like my characters to be memorable but I will settle for the “That was Good” feeling after reading, even if nothing gets carried with them.

6) What time of day are you most productive?

Considering how many times I’ve written my snippets after 10pm and into the wee hours of the morning, I’d say then.

7) What is your writing Kryptonite?

Myself really. There are times I just get conflicted about my writing and rather than just let it flow and let the characters lead I will find myself deleting things and starting over many times. I’m trying to do that less but it’s hard sometimes to just let go and see what happens at the keyboard.

8) Which scenes are your favorite to write?

Huh....... I’m a dialogue heavy writer trying to get more description into my scenes so I favor just talking but am trying to change that a little.

9) What comes first in your development/outlining process plot or characters?

Well considering I don’t outline anymore (Used to waaaaay back) It would have to be characters. Make the characters and pop them in a setting. Plot will happen, hopefully.

10) What is your favorite novel to film/TV adaptadion?

Comic books count right? I love the Constantine TV show. Shame it got cancelled, love the fact they brought the character back for Legends of Tomorrow and the fact he might be getting his own show again is awesome. Love Constantine.

11) Do you think yourself as more of an artist or entertainer?

Neither really. Not something I’ve ever thought about, since you are asking me to think about it...... entertainer??

Right onto the second set of questions gonna add a read more break here to avoid taking up huge chunks of Tumblr real estate and for those people that don’t really care what this old goat has to say

12) Play fuck, marry, kill with Gandalf, Aragon and Arwen.

Er........ Kill Gandalf.... no wait he’ll come back for revenge..... Kill Aragon..... man that would be hard to do..... Kill Arwen then? But I wanted to marry her.......... Man...... Kill Aragon with Gandalf’s help, fuck Gandalf as payment and then go off to marry Arwen. Problem solved.

13) If you had to set fire to a famous building, which one would you set alight?

The Vatican?

14) If you could bring someone back from the dead who would it be?

It would be Sandra, a friend I made for a brief time on the internet who I RP’d with and had a good rapport with. She died of cancer at 20 I think, it’s hard to think about. I do always remember that I talked to her through her brother in her final days and managed to make her smile, something her brother told me she hadn’t done for weeks. Crying typing this. Yeah. Fuck yeah I’d bring her back and let her live her life. Fuck Cancer.

15) Which fictional Universe would you go into?

Star Trek. No need for money, could sit at a cafe and write all day. Great.

16) Where would you go if the world ended?

Hell. Oh wait that’s not what you were asking. Er...... nowhere. No point if it’s all gone is there? I’d stay here and still be a loner. Wow..... fun goat answers.

17) What’s you alignment?

Chaotic Neutral.

18) Lovecraft or Shelly?

Er....... as much as I love Cosmic Horror Mary Shelly was one of the most badass goths there has been. Plus the whole creating the sci-fi genre as a fuck you to Lord Byron. She is amazing and doesn’t get enough respect.

19) What’s the weirdest food you have eaten?

Sea Urchin or deep fried shrimp heads not sure which I think was weirder.

20) How do you want to die?

Die? I’m immortal. Or is that immoral? One of those.

21) Who is your least favorite character to write?

Probably The Professor since he’s a homophobic bigot who killed his own son’s boyfriend (Though he claims that was merely an accidental oversight of his grander plan) since he is not a very nice character at all. Makes my skin crawl.

22) What’s your favourite fairy tale?

Can’t say that I really have one. None of them resonate anymore, neither the grimdark originals or the fluffed up modern takes. I do however enjoy the book Dragon’s Bait by VIvian Vande Velde which is about a 15yr old girl who is put out as a sacrifice to a Dragon and ends up allying with the dragon and seeking revenge.

One more set. Almost there with the goat interrogation.

23) When did you know you wanted to be a writer?

Probably in University where I started writing a little something called “Space Gerbils” and was sending it out via email to about a dozen internet friends. They were hooked, I thought it was garbage but voila! The spark ignited. Heavily got into tabletop RPGs at the same time so that probably helped my desire for storytelling.

24) What book/Book series have you always meant to read but have not yet?

The Long Earth series by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter. I have a boxed set of them all but I just haven’t cracked the cover yet.

25) Who’s you favourite writer?

Published? Either Sir Terry Pratchett or Eoin Colfer. But a special shoutout goes to @yuutfa for Caster. They are a wonderful storyteller and got many an emotion from me while I was reading an early draft.

26) What was your favourite book as a child?

It is one that sits on my shelf this very moment. It is called “Science Fantasy Stories” and is a collection of short stories that I read many times over as a child, back when I would consume a book a day almost.

27) Favorite music to work to?

Soundcloud generally has my back but it does sometimes throw up the odd track that makes me question if its algorithm has developed some sort of twisted intelligence Black Mirror style.

28) Hogwarts House?

Ah..... this question. I’ve read the books, saw a couple of the movies (Did not like the movies) and enjoyed every step of the way. I bought my first Harry Potter books when they were selling the first 3 as a set so I jumped in to see what the fuss was about. Never once have I thought about what House I would be in. Never. So Imma gonna say Slytherin.

29) Hobbies?

Writing?? Generally I play vidja games. Current faves being Monster Hunter World (PC), Endless Legend (PC) and Crash team racing nitro fueled (PS4) and I also daydream scenes with my characters in them. Trying to get back into reading regularly again.

30) Where do you draw Inspiration from?

Everywhere I guess. From random conversations to ideas had after playing games, watching TV or reading books. Sometimes I’m not sure where the inspiration comes from but I am just trying to let myself go at those moments, run with it. Who cares if The Simpsons already did it? Truly new ideas aren’t new anyway. (Except maybe for theoretical physics, that shit is bananas) I mean one of my characters basically declared themselves to be a God (At least in my head) after I read an article on Retrocausality. Inspiration can come from anywhere. Use it!

31) What do you consider your aesthetic to be?

Look I can barely spell that word you want me to have one as well?

32) Favorite mythology?

Favorite mythology of AJ the Satyr................

33) What do you think influences your work the most?

My co author?? But seriously working things out with them has been very helpful but also there’s this little writing discord that I’m part of that is really welcoming and a great source of inspiration and ideas. But all in all I think Neil Gaiman influences me the most when he answered a question about how he does it. He told the person asking that you just write everything down that happens in the first draft and then when you go back and rewrite you make it look like you knew what you were doing all along.

Right. One Goat, 33 Questions. And I won! Not tagging anyone else but I want this to get me going on these tag games. I can’t just hide in the dark corners of Tumblr anymore. I must face the light! Has @notanotherhour done this yet??

#Tag game I guess #Not tagging anyone else in this nightmare #Writeblr #About Me #I answered the questions #Yay writing!

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In the mood for more positivity around! Tell us how much you love your friends and how they have made an impact in your life!

!!!! I love this!!!! OFF I GO!

@zeta-jane - Zeta, you’re unlike anyone else I’ve ever had the chance to know. You’re filled with sarcastic remarks and random facts and you never fail to amaze me, make me laugh and teach me new things (sometimes all at the same time). Your writing skills are phenomenal and it’s always so much fun writing with you. Even if I take ages sometimes to get a project rolling with you, believe me I really enjoy myself the entire time!! :D Thank you for always being honest with me and never sugarcoating stuff, I need realism in my life more often than not xD Thank you for being a constant force in my life and being true to yourself above all. Seeing your bold personality and mentality grounds me a lot and I really love that about you!!

@yuudefensesquad - my DAWTER. my precious sunshine child. You have made me soso happy and I hope you can say the same about me. I feel like we’re on the same wavelength and we understand each other a lot. Beyond quoting the same vine at the same time or sending the same/similar memes to each other, sometimes when you talk about your experiences it feels like listening to myself. I feel really lucky to know someone like you and I absolutely adore what you create. You’re so amazingly talented and sweethearted and I want the best for you.

@crazyloststar - AAAAAH you’re just incredible. I’ve always seen you as one of my closest friends in fandom, and at the same time I look up to you. Not only in terms of your writing & the things you create, but just your attitude on things, from your own personal struggles to your advice for my own problems. I really strive to think more like you, and thanks for always being reasonable and truthful with me!! and of course, thanks for all the laughs and fun times!! I find it hard to stop smiling when we talk!! :D

@absolute-exclusivity - omg girl. I can’t tell you how grateful I am that you’re in my life. You are so full of energy and joy and sunshine that it’s impossible for me to be sad anymore after talking with you or seeing your smile. Spending time with you during my abroad experience was so worth it every time and I miss you tons!! All the laughs we shared and more–I will never forget them. Most of all I love your outlook on life. Even when things get rough, you motivate yourself and power through. You don’t let yourself get dragged down no matter what shit is thrown at you and your strength is so admirable. Even in your most painful moments you find a way to see the light and I love that about you. Just know you have a shoulder to lean on when you need it– I’m right here for you. Thank you for being in my life.

@ Feli even tho she’s not on tumblr - girl !! you are the most cursed fuckin person I’ve ever met LMAO but honestly thank you for all the laughs. You crack me up constantly!! but more than that, thank you for being there for me. We’ve only gotten close as of lately but I really enjoy talking with you & I’m glad to know we’re both the same level of filth™ as each other XD Your advice is really helpful to me personally and I hope I can be a help to you, too! Rock on girl & keep up that amazing art and writing talent you’ve got going. You’re incredible and never think otherwise.

@balefulvengeance - You are soooo sososososo COOL and I am so freakin thrilled to be your friend. I’ve always admired your art and writing and cosplay, and I can’t say how excited I am to cosplay with you coming up!!

@anyonguk - you are so incredible!!! We met so long ago but both of us have changed and grown so much. Despite our interests going different directions, I’m still so happy that you remain in my life & spread your loving, positive energy. You’re so full of happiness and joy even during the hardest times and I really admire how you get through the hurdles in your life. Even when things seem bleak you find a way to pick yourself up and carry on! But you don’t do it alone– you let us friends help you and support you and I think the fact that you can rely on us is really amazing. It’s so good that you know when to reach out and how you want us to help you. I’m so honored to be someone you can turn to.

@ Kris, who’s tumblr I also can’t find atm - girl!!! You are so so full of love. Your posts always bring a smile to my face and I absolutely love the energy you have. You’re always out there wanting the best for this world and it’s so admirable. Your drive and motivation to stay positive and be the best person you can be is amongst the strongest I’ve ever seen in people. I appreciate your memes, your creations, and your kind words in rough times. I hope my words can comfort you too. You’re doing great & I want nothing but the best for you!!!

@just-another-dream-about-yuu - Hey girl I know we don’t talk a whole lot one on one but I am so so happy to know you. You have the best attitude imo, always being your best self and doing what you love. You’re unashamed to be who you are, to express yourself how you want, and to do what makes you happy!! I may not always understand what your posts are sayin but I LOVE seeing you out with your friends and smiling and enjoying yourself. I Love your art SO MUCH even if it isn’t always OnS, I adore your style and always have. I love your enthusiasm and you’ve always, always made my fandom experience so, SO worth it. Thank you for being you. Keep it up!!!

@ Theo who also might not have a tumblr idk - Again we don’t talk a lot one on one but you’re so freakin sweet!! I don’t even know how to explain it!! You make me so very happy; your art is so soft and though you might have parted ways from ONS, I’m so happy you still wanna be friends & stay close. I am excited to see your creations from now on while treasuring what you’ve given the fandom. Most of all, thanks for being such a bright person in my life! When I think of you I think of sparkles and smiles, so thank you for always being so positive and fun to chat with!!

@seraph-star - you’ve done so much for me and you probably don’t even know it!! Everything from your fanart, your posts and your comments on my works have always left a huge impact on me. I hope we can become closer friends because you really rock and I adore your edits, your art and everything else you create. You’re so inspiring to me and I love seeing your story & what you’re up to. I wish we lived closer so we could hang out cause man I think it’d be so much fun!! :D Keep up the amazing work and keep being you. You’re one of the coolest online friends I’ve had the pleasure of meeting!!

@weirdfairytales - I MISS YOUUUUU! yo i Know life be that way but I think about you lots. Not only your amazing fics but just chatting with you– its been far too long and we gotta catch up soon. You’re so freaking awesome and unique and I love our convos, our deep talks and the times when we meme each other into nothingness XD you’re doing so many cool things and I am cheering for you always, even if you’re not aware of it all the time. Keep being amazing girl and I’m here when you wanna chat.

shoutouts to Gia, Helen and Angeru for being the coolest beans ever as well ;) though we aren’t as close I still appreciate you guys!!!!

THERE’S SO MANY PEOPLE I LOVE AND WANNA SHOWER IN LOVE but I kept it to this group for now. you’re all so great and I took this ask and ran with it. I hope it brought a little smile to your face if nothing else. This isn’t for anything in particular, & don’t feel obligated to give me a long response or anything!! this was just a chance for me to express how much i love and appreciate you all.

#anon #personal #time to be gay

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emblemevents-newyear · 5 years

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A Look At the Winter Event, the Future For Us, and Another Farewell Until Next Time!

Hi everyone! Mod Morgan here! Well, here we are again. It’s always such a pleasure. Remember when you tried to kill me twice?-...wait, no, get out of here GLaDOS, Fire Emblem isn’t even your game! Another solstice passed, and another event finished. And it, ah, certainly was an eventful week, wasn’t it? I mean, aside from the event itself obviously. There were a lot of things that we weren’t prepared for, a number of them that were out of our control this time, but we had even more participants this time around than during the last Solstice! I hope this event seems like as much of a success to you guys as it does to us!

Before we get into our expressions of eternal gratefulness to you guys, however, I would like to preface this by getting a couple of things out of the way first. First of all, a short apology on my end. Between finals, trying to buckle in and work really hard to put this event together, and tumblr’s awful sense of timing, at least for us, among a few other things, we all got frazzled and a bit exhausted, and I think all that exasperation it seeped into a couple of my posts, more than I would’ve liked it to. If you didn’t notice it or didn’t think that it was that big of a problem, I’m glad it didn’t bother you, but I’m sorry for those that it did, because I know that it didn’t go unnoticed, and letting it impact some of my posts was really on me. I hope you don’t think any of you guys caused any of that exhaustion though, because it’s just the opposite!...speaking of which...

...Tumblr sure picked the worst possible time, didn’t it? We don’t blame any of you for participating in the log out event, and honestly, had we not prepared this event’s schedule ahead of time, and based it around...you know...the solstice...because it’s the solstice event, there’s a good chance at least some of us if not all four of us would have done the same. I’m just glad we had the insight to poll you guys and that we managed to come up with something to tide everyone over until the next day, when we had to reschedule the sled races to. Thanks for sticking with us despite what happened, really, and to make another proper segue since I’m on that point... Seriously, thanks to all of you, once again. for sticking with us and taking part in this event. As I said, I’m pretty sure we had even more people participating than last time, which means this event and the community it’s building is growing, and that’s a good thing! We want people to feel welcome and comfortable here, above all else, and meet interesting new people...and have fun event-based interactions with those you already know of course. Maybe next summer, Tumblr won’t do something to add on to the stress for us and we’ll be 110% prepared ahead of time without a hectic pace in the last couple of weeks leading up to the event! I’m definitely going to try to adopt Morgan’s optimism as I often do with these events and use that to drive me next time around. Anyway, you know the drill! I’m rambling on way too much, and we still have three other mods that wanna talk to you guys, so it’s time to let each of them have their turns!

Mod Eliwood here; while I’d like to keep this short, there are a few things I want to acknowledge. First, as short notice as it was, I want to place a huge shoutout to mods Lyn and Hector, who together did the lion’s share of coming up with the mechanics and numbers for the Yggdratrail. Secondly- yes, it was short notice. I’m sure many of you noticed that the mechanics seemed too complex, our writing was rushed here and there, and everything went up... late in the day. Part of that last bit was us noticing a lack of activity on the dash and accommodating the afternoon hours instead of the morning one, but poor time management and panic on our part also factored in.

That said, several of you have approached me in person and told me you were enjoying the event, and that made it worth it. I genuinely enjoyed being part of this one, and with activities and ideas that were our own, it felt more satisfying to run than the Summer edition too.

We don’t yet know if we’ll be doing a Summer Solstice next year- we’ll have to discuss schedules with the Scramble Squad first. But if we do, I definitely hope to see a good few of you there!

// yooooo Mod Hector and just gonna make this one brief if my fellow mods have already expressed what I wanted to day. As before, I wanted to thank everyone for the support along the way as we hosted our second event for the community. Coming from a personal view, it still is a lot to manage so I’m always thankful for having my fellow mods to give advice, and of course the participants for contributing as much as they can.

I do want to apologize too bc I know my activity’s staggered after the Yggdratrail and I wanted to do a lot more to involve myself in all the activities going on. It’s certainly something I want to work on for the next time, especially knowing that my current job plays a factor in it all. Again, thank you for bearing with me here and my multimuse too!

Sooooo I’d be repeating myself here but I can’t say thanks enough for helping make this event what it was in the end, and looking forward, I hope to meet new people and see what else others have in store!!!

And here’s Mod Lyn! I got way more caught up in school stuff than I expected, so I want to thank Mod Eliwood for being the one to get the ball rolling and poke everyone about everything this time. I wish I could have been around more for the second half, but real life struck...in any case, I’m glad to see people enjoying and participating in the event, especially new faces.

....And although I know the Yggdratrail was probably super confusing when I was braindumping it all out, I’m glad that we managed to turn it into what it was (and it was soo much more complex before the current iteration too oops), and glad that the other mods could put up with my jumbled thoughts and rambles until we came up with something. I hope you all enjoyed the writeups -- though I admit there were some points where I was struggling, on the whole it was still fun to come up them!

And despite the hiccup that was our friend the Community Guidelines update, I like to think the rest of the event went fairly smoothly! I won’t say too much, so I’ll wrap up with a similar message -- I hope you all had fun, we couldn’t hold this events without you guys’ support, and see you next time!

So, I guess it’s back to me to wrap things up. First of all, much like everyone else, I want to thank Mod Eliwood especially for helping keep us in gear and really getting us kick-started, and I also want to thank Mod Lyn for coming up with a system for the Yggdratrail that wound up working surprisingly well, though hopefully if we do this again, everything will be a bit-better ironed out and streamlined for everyone. But I want to also thank Mod Hector so much for helping pick up the slack and being there when I needed someone else’s support when everyone else was busy. I really wouldn’t have survived this event without you, for sure. And while I’m sure the message has gotten across well enough by now, seriously, I want to thank all of you for taking part and making this community grow a little more with this event. I will never, ever be able to express my gratitude enough, and hopefully you made some new friendships or strengthened some old ones through our humble little corner of FE community.

So, that leaves the question of what’s next for the Solstice Celebration blog? Well, we’re already looking ahead to the next Summer Solstice, and so long as the schedule of events lines up similarly to how it did around our first event, we’re definitely going to have our next event take place around then. However, the main event will certainly be a lot different. Whether we’ll consolidate the Obstacle Course down into a more compact version of what existed or build a new event, we’re not sure, but we’re gonna start brainstorming ideas once this event is wrapped up and we’ve gotten all your feedback-...and do keep an eye out for that feedback post, that’s coming up next. One thing we’re definitely going to do with the Summer Solstice event, however, is keep ourselves better prepared this time so it all comes out looking a lot cleaner, with less of a rushed panic, and less exhaustion for all of us, not to mention we’ll have a lot more time to work with, what with it being the Summer.

So, once again, we all love you guys, and we hope you had fun being a part of our event! Take care of yourselves! We’ll still see you around the RP space as always...and sorry if we flood your dash with all the threads we need to catch up on. Until next time, welcome to the new season, and we hope you enjoy yourselves until the Solstice is upon us once more!

#season segue ;; winter solstice #announcements ;; winter solstice #Mod Morgan #Mod Eliwood #Mod Lyn #Mod Hector #See you next time!#which will hopefully be during the summer solstice!

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The YuuriVoice Survey Results

A few days ago I put out a survey here on Tumblr in hopes that I could dig up some helpful information in regards to what I can do to improve moving forward and keep things here fresh and on point. With over 1,100 responses I think it’s safe to say we can take a look at the data and see what we’ve got! So...let’s break it down! (Shoutout to Lucio mains!)

How long have you been following the blog?

I found this interesting because nowadays on the internet people don’t always stick with a thing for very long. Certainly there’s plenty of follower turnover on my blog, people are REALLY hype for one thing, then over time they may move on to other things for a whole variety of reasons. Having 1/4 of the responses be from those who have followed for over a year is huge. It doesn’t surprise me that less than 3 months is the smallest portion because it’s been a pretty slow three months in general for me, but that’s how it goes sometimes!

How did you first discover my content?

I’m not shocked to find that most people discover my content when searching for specific characters, given my fandom based approach. I want to dabble in some non-fandom audios more often because that’s a whole demographic (i.e. people specifically looking for audio porn) that I don’t always tap into. When I do, the results are usually really great, and you’ll see in a moment that the people who show up because of the characters don’t necessarily ONLY want that character they found me through.

What is shocking, however, is that nearly 10% found me through YouTube. That might not seem like a lot, but I haven’t been doing the YouTube thing for long (or consistently for that matter) so I think that might help show you all why I’m putting value in getting content onto YouTube. There’s infinitely more reach on YouTube than there is on Tumblr.

Do you have a favorite character/voice of mine?

This was one that I already knew the answer to because of my own prior research, but I think it’s important that we all take a look at it here together. Guzma is the most popular voice by an impressive margin. I say impressive because I honest to god never would have expected things to play out like this. Yuuri and Sidon are also very popular, of course. Then there’s a healthy 20% that like two or more of the voices.

So you see why it’s not always easy for me to keep up. Between balancing the big three and exploring new voices and my own as well, there will naturally be less of some things. Yuuri is obviously super important to me, but there’s also significantly more content for him than all the others, even after slowing down a bit. A lot of what I do is primarily based on what is getting commissioned as well, and it’s no surprise that Guzma has been the most commissioned character due to his popularity.

There’s not a lot else to say here other than I’m doing my best to make sure there are no Good Boys (TM) left behind, but I’m also just one man. I’m glad that there is crossover between fans of the voices as well. I haven’t got a “I hate when you post this instead of that” message in a long, long time. It’s nice that most people can at least enjoy one of the other voices aside from their fave, even if it’s not EXACTLY what they want. Y’all are real good to me in that regard.

Do you listen to non-character audios of mine?

Pretty straight forward. The vast majority of the followers are cool with checking out things regardless of whether fandom is involved or not, so long as it’s their jam in regards to content. This makes me happy and hopeful. Characters have always been a great way to get people to discover me, but I think the future is not just doing fandom stuff.

Do you prefer One Shot audios, or series?

This one is extremely clear, my current process of having some audios that are a series that ties together and most that are just one shot scenes is working just fine. I figured as much, but it never hurts to ask!

Does having my SFW content on YouTube interest you?

This was a relief, honestly. Moving older stuff to YouTube has been a process, and the earlier data showed that it does have a positive impact. In the future there will be new stuff hitting YouTube and Tumblr at the same time, but it has taken me a long time to try and get caught up so old stuff is up on YouTube and I can move on to new. It’s happening slowly, but you can at least rest easy knowing I’m not gonna crush your dashboards with spam of old audios uploaded in video form.

Would you submit scripts/ideas if there was a system to do so?

Well what the hell am I waiting for? I’ll get to work on creating a submission system where you can send in scripts and ideas. Something better than Tumblr’s submissions. I’ll have examples for you to look at so you can see how it should be formatted and other information as well. I’m very interested to see how that plays out, so I’ll get to work on it soon!

Would you be interested in my own original characters, voices, and stories?

This is a very encouraging bit of information! In the not so distant future I want this to be a thing. My own characters with their own art, backgrounds, personalities, and voices. I had a pretty expansive idea for what this could look like, but perhaps an early taste with just one character to give people a real idea of what I’m talking about would be cool. Interesting.

Are you a current or former supporter of my Patreon?

No surprise here given how big my Tumblr audience is versus 350 people on Patreon, but I wanted to ask this so I could give context to this next question.

Is there something in particular that would make you more likely to become a Patron?

First things first, my bad on not having the foresight to include a “financial situation” answer. That’s a good 20% of responses and I really should have included it.

I was very, very interested to see that input and voting was such a big deal! This seems to have been a blind spot for me, perhaps because I’m just bad at running polls and figuring all of that out, but damn. The Patreon version of the survey also confirmed that this is a big deal. So I am going to be sitting down with my Patrons and figuring out what tiers need to be voting and the resulting audio, as well as how I’ll be able to deal with things like the big split between characters. I don’t know exactly how that’ll play out, but obviously it’s an important factor that needs to be incorporated to my Patreon.

I’m also flattered that 25% of responses just want more access to me, my process, and stuff like that. I can post more. I’m looking at doing Patreon specific monthly Q&A’s for a start and I’ll also pick my Patrons’ brains for more ideas.

As for more exclusive audios, this is tough. I already do three as it is, and now I’ll be figuring out how to get Patron input on those. I don’t want to put too much content behind a paywall, you know? Like, I get it, people would pay for it. That’s really cool! There is a trade off, though. More exclusives may in some cases mean I can’t always put out as much public stuff. Now, that might change with script submissions taking some of the workload off of me. As it stands, I just don’t know. First things first, I’ll figure out the whole voting and submission thing and improve the exclusives that are already in place.

Does personal engagement with me matter to you?

You like me! You really like me! My big takeaway here is “Yeah, you’re alright, but don’t answer 20 questions in a row and ruin my dash, please.” I think that’s what it means, at least. I needed to know if I needed to STFU or just keep doing my thing, so I’ll keep on doing my thing. <3

One of the recurring themes in the additional comments section was that Tumblr kind of sucks for audios. A better system would be ideal and I think everyone is absolutely right. I don’t have any answers right now, but know that I’m thinking about this a lot, and I want to do something about it.

Thank you all for taking your time to fill out my survey, and of course, thank you for following, listening, and being all around awesome. This was incredibly insightful and I hope that with this information I can make some big improvements around here!

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