#-the legal term for this is “in the heat of passion” i believe.

[msclaritea]

One-Sex Theory | Encyclopedia.com

"The term one-sex theory refers to the belief that there was only one sex and it was male. The theory originated in the writings of Aristotle and Galen; they had postulated a structural homology between the sexual organs of men and women whereby they were basically the same, except that those of men lay outside the body while those of women lay inside it and were, naturally, reversed: a vagina was a penis turned inside, the ovaries were the testicles, and so on. Similarly, bodily fluids (semen, blood, milk) were basically the same, being composed of the same fungible matter. The difference between men and women was not, therefore, one of kind (two different types of beings), but of degree (various types of the same being).

The theory postulated that, in the final stages of gestation immediately preceding birth, heat drove the sexual organs out of the fetus's body and created a man; should there not be enough heat, an incompletely formed male (that is, a female) would be born. According to this model, females were thus imperfectly formed males, with all the social and cultural consequences that followed, including exclusion from the highest ecclesiastical, political, or intellectual positions in their society, subservience and obedience to male kins, severe restrictions in legal and economic matters, and so forth.

that if, at puberty, sufficient heat were applied, a "girl" could force her sexual organs out of her body and become a "boy." In the sixteenth century, anecdotal accounts attesting to such transformations abound. One of the most famous is the case of Marie, a French shepherdess from Vitry-le-François who, at age fifteen, while chasing some pigs in the heat of the summer, jumped over a small creek and, landing heavily on the other side, so ruptured her ligaments that her sexual organs fell out and she instantly became a man, Germain, who then lived as a male for the rest of his life. The story is recounted by, among others, the physicians Jacques Ferrand and Amboise Paré, and the philosopher Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592). Other stories, such as the one told by a certain Antoine Loqueneux to Amatus Lusitanus (1511–1568), attribute the change to the "heat of passion"—a girl in bed with a chambermaid is so sexually aroused that she suddenly ejects a male member from her body and carries on life (and, one assumes, sexual activity) as a male.

In his groundbreaking volume Making Sex: Body and Gender from the Greeks to Freud (1990), Thomas Laqueur highlights this theory and suggests that it was the fundamental operative model for understanding sex and sexuality not only in the Renaissance but even as far as the eighteenth century. A chorus of scholars (Katherine Park, Robert Nye, Michael Stolberg, and Donald Beecher, among others) have argued strongly against it, however, pointing out that already by 1600 the Aristotelian-Galenic one-sex model had been completely debunked and abandoned not only by European thinkers but, more importantly, by the medical profession itself. Its reaffirmation by Laqueur and others in the late twentieth century is, according to some, more grounded in contemporary theoretical battles than in the realities of Renaissance culture or science."

I can't believe people actually believed this and that it was around during the time of Shakespeare. There absolutely are some men in this world so in love with themselves, they want to actually erase women. What happened at John Hopkins is no accident. This idiotic theory has been around for hundreds of years, but has already been debunked. They've tried to bring it back, anyway.

#Women are Wen #Not Non Men #Dirty delusional control freak asholes

[peakyxtommy]

The First Two Years - Wedding Series AU

Summary: Tommy reflecting back on his first two years of his relationship with the reader as he prepares to ask your father for his blessing to marry you. (Modern AU , Bit OOC) | 3.3K | 

Warnings: Slight Violence, Death , Mostly Fluff

He knew he wanted to be with you for the rest of his life. While he sat in his main office, taking a rare break, he was staring at the engagement ring he brought a month ago. Nobody knew except for him, despite Polly having some suspicion. It made him feel giddy on the inside, lovesick, but it was the one thing he was sure of, that he truly wanted. You. 

He was sure and trusted you more than anyone. He knew you loved him, but there was always that fear in the back of his head that he wasn’t good enough for you. He’d enjoyed you for this long in his life that any second it could be taken away. His heart was the one thing he was willing to take a risk on because he only found solace with you. It was all the little moments that added up and floated to his mind, that ended up making him come to the conclusion. 

The night he first met you, you were having drinks in the Scarfes bar in London with Ada and mutual acquaintances. The group of you talking about an upcoming weekend trip you were planning to take and the woes of university life a second time through. You were yourself the whole evening, even when he came to disrupt the conversation stealing Ada away to talk quick business. As he watched you interact with his sister and your group of friends for the remainder of the evening, he noticed the confidence that rolled off your shoulders, the laughter that left your mouth, and the way you said a simple goodnight to him on the way out the building. 

He knew he had to meet you again. It wasn’t hard when he would drop by Ada’s unexpectedly or find a way to sit next to you when the lot of them went out to drink at the Garrison or Bars in London. He learned little things about you observing you through those conversations. How sometimes you would sit quiet and observe the conversation from time to time. When you spoke, you spoke with purpose. You weren’t afraid to speak your mind either. 

You played hard to get, like a game of cat and mouse. You were stubborn and strong-willed. When he first asked out you, you were shocked to say the least. You knew about the legitimate parts of his business, only hearing tall tales of the rest, but it didn’t make you not believe the underground side, but cautioned it. You heard rumors of his reputation of him screwing women over just to get what he wanted and the hotel he would go to get his sexual desires met. 

Those should have been red flags, but on the other side he was a high esteem family business man and OBE. You couldn’t deny how good looking he was and the chemistry you felt between your small encounters. You denied him the first two times as you were a busy graduate student and worked part time. You were also still heartbroken from your last long-term relationship, not looking to start up something new. Tommy Shelby was relentless, never taking no for an answer. It was on the third try that you said yes to him, promising him one date. To not mess it up. 

The first date was smooth. He invited you to his cozy London apartment. Where you were served Spaghetti Bolognese and warm toasted garlic bread. He drank Whiskey, you red wine. Frank Sinatra playing through his record player. You shared tidbits about your childhood and university years. He shared about the hard questions you asked him about his business, wanting to hear what you thought you knew. He shared appropriately (not dishing family business or current dealings), finding it amusing. You asked what he did for fun, to which he responded with work. Both you letting out a chuckle. The conversation flowed so easily between the two of you. He drove you home a quarter to midnight and kissed you goodnight. 

He was hooked by the third date, things taking off slow as you were both busy people. Both working hard to achieve the goals you wanted to accomplish in this life. Both struggling with trust issues and hang-ups from past relationships or lack thereof on his end. Those first couple of months was blissful, being in the depths of the honeymoon phase. 

At six months you had officially met all his family and closest mates. They adored you and were fond of your relationship with him, noticing the small change in him, that they hadn’t seen since he’d been back from the war. He would make space for you in his office to complete your studies and you’d make room in your apartment for him to relax on the odd weekend off with reading in your living room, breakfast in bed, or cuddling in the morning after a passionate night together. 

You were nervous for him to meet your family as they were more traditional than his. He charms your mother as soon as he steps foot in your house. Feeding in charmingly to her mannerisms and jokes. Your father was harder to crack. You knew your father would give him a hard time. Your father played up to the best of his ability in front of your mother, but your father asked to speak to him in private. Where they discussed his business, your safety, and the seriousness of the relationship because if it was to be a waste of time, he should just cut the losses now. Thomas reassured your father well. When you asked what the two of them discussed, he simply said, “Nothing for your pretty little head to worry about.” You left it at that.   

He knew deep down for a long time, that he loved you, afraid to say those words, even though he knew five months in. 

It was eight months in on a quiet afternoon spent in your apartment. He was doing book-work at the table, collecting a stock pile of smokes in his ashtray, letting out stressful grumbles of frustration, every now and again. You were reading on the couch, sometimes sneaking small glances at him but eventually becoming restless from the silence and being indoors all day. You decided to make both of you a tea and as you sipped your tea across from him at the kitchen table, you spoke those words out into the open. You watched as his pen stopped writing, his eyes coming to meet yours. You could see the smirk on his lips and the light blush that caught his cheeks. 

“Cat got your tongue, Mr.Shelby.” You teased, as you both finished the rest of your teas in silence. He lit another cigarette, knowing that you didn’t need him to voice it aloud, as you knew in your heart through the little things he did. As you stood to get up to clean the empty dishes and empty his tray, he rose to stand in front of you. Hands grabbing your biceps, warm breath coming to your ear. 

“I love you too, (Y/N).” He whispered, removing his right hand to clasp against the back of your head, deciding to connect his warm lips to yours. Moving slow, delicate, and in sync. He pulls apart, the small smack of wet lips, leaving you both panting. He goes to his seat at the table to finish the final paperwork, not missing the tint in your cheeks and the lasting grin for the remainder of the evening. 

After a year together you still had to watch out for Lizzie, which at first did turn into a heated argument between you and him. Due to your jealousy and slight insecurity that would feed off her jealousy toward you. They had a past together, one neither of you could deny, evening knowing he didn’t treat her the greatest in that regard. The way she would sometimes pine after him, would make your blood boil, knowing it kinda fed his ego. He would love to get you ramped up to have hot heated sex. Where he would remind you you were the only one he loved and was sleeping with. 

This was an underlying “game” of the relationship, one you both fed on. Tommy being possessive of what was his and being silently jealous of men who would be fixated or try to flirt with you, some even right in front of his face. He would use his words to defend you or if you were oblivious, he would give you the silent treatment, which would annoy you to no end. If you started it which on occasion you did, (he could tell), you would enjoy being at his mercy as soon as you walked through the doors him fucking you hard until the early morning hours.

Other times, with other women, who were enamored by him, he would wash those fears away by reminding you, you were the one he would seek in the middle of the night to hold him close to sleep, the only thing on his mind during a long day, and the one he loved. 

You started helping him once a week at the company, with the books as you had an eye for crunching numbers and were detail oriented a bit more than a few others in the office. It made some of his work go faster when you were in the office, only handling the legal side of things, not wanting to involve you with the other half that came with it. That didn’t last much longer. 

Year and half you were slowly beginning to see more of the other side of the business. You knew he was in the middle of something, when you started to notice him coming home more often in bloody clothing, late mid-morning hours. He would sneak inside quietly as possible, thinking you were asleep, but you weren’t. You’d hear the shower running for a while for him to slip in next to you in bed. One night you would ask, if things were getting bad in his dealings. He would answer truthfully but not about whom he was dealing with. You started finishing up university with a security guard that would escort you wherever you went. He taught you how to shoot a gun which you only encased in your bedside table, for emergency use. You learned to only ask questions when need be and to try to worry less, enough though you both knew it wasn’t possible. 

On that unexpected day, everything almost came to a screeching halt. He was in the middle of a battle with Sabini. He told you to make sure you were with security at all times and that he made sure there was someone outside your place at all times. It was in the middle of the night that you heard the scuffle and then a bang, but it was too late as another person came breaking into your bedroom, screaming for you to get out of the bed. You didn’t have time to react before he was shoving a gun in your face, telling you to be quiet, as they rushed out to the getaway car. Your eyes not missing the pool of blood you found your security guard in. They blind folded you and you remained silent the whole way as they made a call to their boss, who organized this whole ordeal, letting him know you were in transport. 

When you got to the basement where they were holding you, they tied your legs and arms to a chair. It smelt musky down below and it was loud. They spit on, mocked, and slapped you around, all to send a message. You tried your best to stay calm, knowing Tommy would find you.

“He’s here, get ready.” You heard one of the men say. The next you knew they were moving you to another room, leaving you in the dark. Then there were gunshots firing off and loads of yelling. Then to be met with silence. It felt like forever until you heard that familiar voice again. 

“I’m right here (Y/N), I’m right here.” He reassures as he frees your arms and legs from the chair, to then take the blindfold off. You collapse into his arms sobbing, as he carries you to the back seat of his car, making sure you don’t see any of the bloodshed. 

When you arrive at his home, you’re in a state of shock and silent. He has the maids begin a bath and after your bath, he has the doctor check you out. The doctor bandages you and gives you something to help you fall asleep. 

The next couple of weeks were rough, not only for you but for your relationship. You told Tommy everything that happened when you woke up the next day, while he held you in his arms. Both of you teary together. You stayed at his place for a couple of days, as he made sure to do damage control in the media and town, and clean your apartment back to normal. 

During the night you were plagued with nightmares about your security guard and the men roughing you up, with Tommy never actually coming to save you or ending with you dying. A week after the incident you went to the security guard’s funeral. After that, you were beginning to push Tommy away, telling him you needed space. 

Your mind trying to make sense of the madness, grappling with those hard questions, while trying to stay on top of your coursework. You didn’t want to see anyone really, even avoiding your own parents for weeks on end. The only place you would willingly go would be to uni and a few counseling sessions, just to get yourself back on track, which did end up helping you. 

The only Shelby you spoke to during this time was Ada, periodically. You two were friends from the start and grew even closer due to your relationship with Tommy. She wouldn’t talk about him unless you brought him up, which wasn’t much. You both knew he was just as much a mess as you were, but both dealing with it in different manners. She helped you in a different way of opening up your frustrations, worries, and fears. 

Tommy tried his hardest not to be a mess during this time but it was hard. He drove himself harder into his company and would spend his nights drinking. He knew you were okay, as could be, as he still kept tabs on you. For the first month he would leave you voicemails, some sober, some drunk of the inner workings of his mind and heart, but he really did miss you. You listened to them, wanting nothing more than to pick up the phone and call him. 

Then the next month, you left him a voicemail, asking him for more time. You knew it wasn’t fair, but you told him at the end of the month, you would give him a final answer. You loved him, missed him, and wanted to see him just as bad.  

There was this small voice in your head that was telling you cut your losses, to go your separate ways. You knew you had to make a hard decision and a decision you would have to live with for the rest of your life. 

It was on the third month, when you both met again, at a little cafe by the Thames river. When you saw him, it almost felt like it was the first time all over again. You sat down taking in his appearance. He was wearing his glasses and was in casual clothing. He looked good for the most part, expect for the bags under his eyes, knowing you were part of the reason for them. 

“Thank you for meeting me here.” You sent a small smile his way, as the waiter arrived with tea and your favorite pastry. Heart warming that he still cared to remember. 

“So, what are we doing here (Y/N)?” His voice is cold, as he lights his smoke. 

“I.. um, I just wanted to talk, to explain myself, as i’ve made a decision.”  You plead, staring into his hard eyes. 

“You had these past two months to talk, to explain yourself. Now we’re here having tea waiting for you to share this decision you have come to. So let’s just get on with it eh!” You just sip your tea, not allowing his harshness to roll over you, knowing you slightly deserved it, but also he was masking his hurt on the one person that really did hurt his heart. 

“Gosh, Tommy you’re such a dick!” You growl, before continuing. “At the end of the day I still want to be with you. I still love you.” You stare at his face, watching how his demeanor changes. He slightly softens out, but is still a bit in this guardish state.

“Are you sure you know about this? What about if something happens to you again?”

“Yes, I promise. These past two months haven't been easy. I’ve missed you and there wasn’t a day I didn't think about you. I needed to take care of myself and get my mind straight, to really think about if this life that you live is what I wanted. I don’t know what to do with the what if’s, but I know you will do anything to protect me. You saved me, that day.” You reach your hand into his calloused one, missing his touch. 

“I know they haven’t been easy. I’m sorry you had to go through all this. I’ve missed you just as much. I know I did save you love. I would do it a thousand times again.” He squeezes your hand gently before going to finish his second cup of tea. The both you sitting in silence enjoying the moment and looking out over the river.  

“Okay.” He speaks out of the blue, catching your attention, from the children running around on the sidewalk. 

“Okay what, Mr.Shelby.” You tease gently, as he pulls your chair out for you, helping you put on your winter coat and beanie. 

“I love you (Y/N). Thank you.” His warm hands cup your soft cheeks, the pads of his thumbs, rubbing tiny circles on the skin under your eyes. His blue eyes gazing lovingly into yours as he seals your lips together, that somehow mends all the broken pieces together in the both of you. This was a chance to move forward. You ended up spending the night at his house, waking up with him by your side in the morning. Things weren’t magically better but were still things to work on, but it was worth it. 

Two years in you bought your first house together out in the country in Birmingham. You graduate college yet again with your master’s, getting a full time job in your field. Your job also helps in building connections with the company. The company was on a bit of a slow period, as Tommy was working on new ventures. 

After attending a few engagement parties, weddings, baby showers, and listening to yet another marriage conversation you were having with your mum, unintentionally, he knew you were slowly becoming antsy. Even though you tried not to show it, but once in a while would drop subtle hints about the subject. He already knew that morning he woke up after the Thames River day, that he wanted to marry you because he couldn’t  think of the thought of you slipping through his fingers again. 

He knew it was finally time to ask for your hand in marriage, but first he had to speak with your father, who was still trying to forgive him, from the incident that occurred. Your father had also grown to see him, like a son. Though neither would say or admit it aloud.

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[sie-werden-nie-vergessen]

“Ruth and Ephraim as a couple” headcanons/AU, ft “Sarah in Boston”

@shapeshiftersandfire, so here it is. I finished way earlier than I anticipated, but I just started typing and here it is!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muFFeiBUffQ (this song is required listening when reading these headcanons. It IS Ephraim and Ruth’s theme song. I recommend starting it at 3:14 because that point of the song is the section that really gives me Ruth and Ephraim vibes) 

First off, there is SO much covert flirting. SO, SO MUCH FLIRTING.

Ephraim is definitely having an identity crisis on the way home after the card game.

He gets home and Deodat asks him how the party went and he just kind of stands there like an oaf.

“It went fine.”

“Are you sure?”

“No Yes”

“...okay”

Deodat doesn’t believe him but he assumes that maybe Ephraim was just rejected by a date or something. Little does he know…..

“Fire Meet Gasoline” is a very good analogy to their relationship.

Because not only would it be passionate

But their relationship would probably also develop very quickly

They wouldn’t rush things, per se, but the “crush” phase is definitely very short for them

They’re both very outspoken and confident, so they very quickly open up about their feelings rather than beating around the bush.

They’re both very passionate people in terms of personality, and even when Ephraim is open-minded enough to fall for Ruth, they still inevitably clash with their opinions

They don’t fight but they definitely debate.

But in a healthy way. The debates can get heated but not in a hostile way. They’re just both very opinionated and they get very passionate about their opinions and their different thought processes.

 “I know I’m right!” “Yeah well I know that I”M right!” “Well I think I’m right because xyz” “Well my reasons are abc” “...that’s a good point. But I’m still right ;)”

So it probably looks like arguing to some people, but they both know that it’s all in good humor so neither Ephraim or Ruth are actually hurt by it or anything

They actually think it’s a good source of entertainment.

They once got into a heated debate about the correct color of socks in the middle of the new Mill Valley department store just to see the reactions of the cashiers

The aforementioned cashiers were horrified

Ephraim was arguing in favor of brown socks, and Ruth in favor of gray.

They ended up buying both colors.

Ruth now buys him brown and gray socks for a gag gift every Christmas (were gag gifts a thing in 1898? No clue, but I like the idea so I’m running with it and not researching something for once).

Ephraim keeps her a secret for a long time, for obvious reasons.

Ruth doesn’t mind this because she understands his reasoning behind it. 

She takes it as an opportunity to introduce him to her family and friends.

Ephraim gets along great with her brother Charles, and almost immediately the “future brother in law” jokes start.

Ruth is surprisingly embarrassed by this.

Ephraim teases her for days about that fact.

“Finally! I finally found something that embarrasses you!”

Ephraim goes to her performances and cheers her on (he always brings a bouquet too)

He sits in the front row right at the bottom of the stage and claps the loudest when she comes on stage.

Ruth is big into theatrics and has an entire setup of smoke cannons and mood lighting that announce her entrance.

She steps into this cloud of smoke and raises her arms dramatically and announces herself

Ruth loves to wear the color red because it looks so striking against her pale skin, but she secretly loves lighter shades of blue even more (they just don’t give off very strong “mystical” vibes, so she sticks to dark reds when she’s in the spotlight)

She works as a fortune teller and does card tricks as well

She loves to hear the ridiculous rumors and urban legends surrounding the “mystical powers” of albinos and then she incorporates that into her routine

“ALBINOS CAN READ MINDS” okay, well now she does mind reading as a new trick

In reality she’s just a very analytical person so it’s easy for her to pick up on small body language or vocal cues

Ephraim always asks her to tell him her fortune and it inevitably turns into some sappy “well I think you’ll end up marrying an amazing circus performer who just so happens to also be the most beautiful woman in Pennsylvania” thing

Ephraim definitely agrees with her “fortune”

He tells her about Sarah pretty early on in the relationship. He doesn’t want to hide anything from her.

He isn’t sure how she’ll take it, especially considering the fact that he was complacent in Sarah’s abuse for years until he really got out into the world and realized that everything he “knew” about albinism was wrong.

Ruth is definitely shocked but she assures him that he’s not some sort of monster, because he realized that what his parents trained him to think was wrong and he was able to grow from that.

One day when the rest of the family is out, Ephraim sneaks Ruth into the mansion (with the help of Sylvie and Lou Lou, of course) and she goes down to the cellar to meet Sarah.

Sarah is absolutely floored that there are others like her.

Of course she knew, because Ephraim told her when he returned from college and made amends, but when she sees it infront of her eyes it’s still a shock.

Ruth and Sarah hit it off instantly, of course.

Ruth promises to take Sarah to see a circus someday

Sarah can’t wait to see the elephants.

A few days after the secret meeting, Ephraim decides to tell his family about Ruth.

He tells Harold, thinking that maybe Harold would understand

But Harold just rats him out to Deodat and Delanie

They’re furious, of course

They don’t tell Gertrude because they claim that it would give her a heart attack

And tbh, it might

Gertrude figures it out anyways from the deranged yelling that comes from downstairs

“After all we’ve done to hide Sarah, and now you do THIS?!!”

“Mother, there’s nothing wrong with her.”

“She’s a circus freak!”

“By choice. She enjoys working in sideshows. That doesn’t make her a bad person.”

“Are you sure she isn’t just trying to mooch off of OUR money?!”

“She’s very wealthy, Mother. She works because she enjoys it.”

Deodat has more or less the same reaction.

Harold just can’t believe that Ephraim would “betray” the family in that way.

Ephraim tells Ruth the next day, and they decide to take Sarah away and leave for Boston.

Charles helps with the legal side of things, and pulls a few strings with his lawyer friends in Pennsylvania to have Sarah legally emancipated from her parents.

The trio moves to Boston and temporarily lives with Charles and his wife Louisa.

Louisa is smitten with Sarah from the start and insists on baking her ridiculous amounts of gingerbread.

(For no reason, really, but Louisa just has a thing for gingerbread. Sarah doesn’t complain)

Sarah gains quite a lot of weight in those first few months, and for the first time in her life she weighs a healthy amount. 

Ruth takes her clothes shopping often, and she insists on buying Sarah the nicest and newest fashions (even though she grows out of them so quickly now. It’s as if 18 years of growing have finally caught up with her at once).

Sarah hugs Ephraim for the first time after she and Ruth return from their first major shopping trip. Ephraim almost cries, and Ruth grins so hard that her face hurts. 

Ephraim wasn’t sure if Sarah could ever forgive him, but that was proof enough for him.

Ruth gives Sarah her first diamond necklace. It’s the one that Ruth wore the day she met Sarah. Sarah had said that it was the prettiest thing that she had ever seen, and Ruth saved it for her until they reached Boston. It was an informal adoption gift, really.

Ephraim and Ruth eventually buy a nice brownstone in Boston. It’s a few streets away from Charles and Louisa’s home, and there’s a large park across the street.

Sarah loves to sit in the park and watch the swans and ducks on the pond.

Sometimes Ruth and Ephraim go with her, but a lot of the time they let her go alone. They know that she’s been through a lot, and that sometimes she needs time alone to process everything. 

Sometimes she comes back with tears in her eyes, but no one mentions it. Ruth brings her a cup of tea or a piece of gingerbread (Louisa is always sending over fresh gingerbread) and offers her a shoulder to cry on, if she needs it.

Ruth takes Sarah to meet her fellow albino circus performers. For once in her life, Sarah feels truly accepted and understood when she stands in a room surrounded by people like her.

There are so many children in the room, and they’re all so loved by their family members, regardless of their albinism. It makes Sarah sad at first, but she’s also happy to see that they were raised in loving households instead of abusive and hateful ones.

For their first Christmas together in Boston, Ephraim buys Sarah a Kodak No. 2 Bullseye Camera. When the first Kodak Brownie camera is released a few years later in 1900, he buys her one of those as well.

He tells her that she can use it to document her new life in Boston.

The first picture she takes is a picture of a sleeping Ephraim.

He’s sitting in an armchair next to the Christmas tree, surrounded by wrapping paper and plates of half finished cookies.

Once the picture is developed, she puts it in her new photo album that Charles and Louisa gave to her.

When Ephraim woke up, Sarah asked to take a picture with him. 

Of course he obliged.

She keeps that one in a frame by her bedside.

Sarah has a whole pile of her “treasures” that she keeps beside her bed, but that picture is at the center of it all. 

Ephraim notices it one time when he’s helping Ruth collect the laundry, and it touches him more than he can say.

For her gift, Ruth arranges for Sarah to take some writing classes at the local women’s college.

Sarah is thrilled. She starts to write stories other than horror.

She still loves scary stories, but she finds a new love for children’s stories and romance novels.

Little Women is her favorite (Ruth is delighted! It was her favorite book too!)

In 1900 Ruth and Ephraim have a son. They name him Eli, in reference to Sarah’s middle name (Elizabeth).

Sarah is the proudest aunt you’ve ever seen. 

Ephraim and Ruth go on to have more children, but Sarah has a special bond with little Eli. He is the first baby that she ever held.

The odd little family on Pearl Street is probably the happiest family you’ll ever see.

Sarah eventually marries the son of one of Ruth’s circus colleagues. 

His name is Thomas, and he’s a quiet man.

He loves birds too, just like Sarah. 

He and Sarah go bird watching often.

They go on to have a large family. 2 out of the 5 children have albinism, but they love all of their children the same.

They live a long life.

Neither Ephraim, Ruth, or Sarah ever return to Mill Valley. They’re more than happy to let the past remain in the past.

Bonus: Harold In Boston Headcanons/AU

Once Ephraim does reach out to Harold, and he’s surprised to learn that Harold has also distanced himself from their parents.

Gertrude died in 1899, and shortly after that Harold’s fiancée Violet died of tuberculosis. With his ties to Mill Valley significantly loosened, Harold took an extended business trip to Philadelphia where he eventually opened his own publishing company. After the mercury scandal at the mill, Deodat and Delanie are essentially ruined and Harold is free to pursue his own interests independent of the mill.

He goes to visit Ephraim in 1900 to congratulate him on the birth of his son. 

It’s tense at first, when he see’s Sarah. He isn’t sure how she’ll react to him.

She’s wearing a white lace dress with small puffs at the sleeves, and pale blue ribbons at the cuffs and waist of the skirt.

Her hair is in a soft gibson girl-esque style, and Harold realizes that it’s the first time he’s ever seen her in anything other than the old gown she always wore back in Pennsylvania.

“Hello Sarah”

“Hello Harold”

He isn’t sure what to do at first, but Ruth quickly introduces herself to abate the awkward silence.

He’s never met Ruth, but he quickly understands why Ephraim likes her so much.

After he meets the baby and pleasantries are exchanged, he wanders off into one of the upstairs rooms of the home.

(Sarah left the room once Ruth brought out the baby. She loves Eli, but she feels awkward being everyone all at once, as if she’s intruding on something she isn’t, of course).

He accidentally goes into Sarah’s room, only to find her at her desk writing.

Her room is nothing like the dark basement she used to call home, and Harold is thankful for that.

“So, you still write?”

Sarah jumps in her chair a little, before suddenly whipping around. She’s still not good with loud or sudden noises, even after 3 years of safety.

Harold cringes when she jumps. He hates that he still scares her.

When she composes herself, she smiles a small smile. “Yes, I still write.”

Harold asks what she writes about these days, and she tells him that she writes children’s stories.

It’s a sad irony, considering the mercury scandal, but Harold doesn’t tell her about that yet.

She had left Mill Valley before the worst of it, and he knows how much she loved those children.

After they talk for a while, Sarah eventually invites him to sit with her.

They sit side by side on her bed and she shows him her notebooks.

He’s surprised by how much she’s grown since he last saw her. She’s a little taller now, and she’s gained a lot of weight. Her face isn’t hollow anymore, and her eyes are bright now. Her hair is shiny and thick, and she truly looks happy.

She only shakes a little when he’s so close to her. Harold still scares her a little, but Ephraim promised her that no one would ever hurt her again.

Sarah trusts Ephraim immensely, so she’s willing to trust Harold too

Still, it’s a little hard for her to have him in such close proximity.

Harold notices her discomfort and moves a few inches away (still close enough to see her notebooks, but far enough that it gives Sarah a safe buffer). Her nerves calm down once she has a “safe zone.”

Harold finally works up the nerve to say something.

“Sarah, I-”

“I know. Ephraim told me.”

“He did?”

“He did”

“Well...that’s...that’s good.”

The next thing that Sarah does shocks Harold to his core.

She reaches out, her hands shaking, and grabs his hand.

“I know that you didn’t mean it - what you did to me -...not really, anyways. I know you’re different now.”

Harold squeezes her hand in return, and she stops shaking.

“Thank you”

Sarah smiles

“Of course”

Ephraim happens to pass Sarah’s bedroom on his way upstairs and nearly dies of shock at the site of them. Harold doesn’t notice Ephraim, but Sarah does.

She bursts out laughing, because Ephraim genuinely looks horrified, shocked, and immensely confused.

“He said that he was sorry!,” she explained in a half yell in Ephraim’s direction.

Ephraim is still in shock, so he doesn’t say anything.

Harold is also in shock, but because of Sarah’s laugh.

The man genuinely didn’t think that it was possible, and yet here she was laughing.

When everyone recovers from their respective shocks, Harold is invited to stay for dinner.

This dinner invitation turns into a long term stay, and eventually Harold moves his business to Boston.

He buys the brownstone next to Ephraim and Ruth’s home.

He remains a bachelor all his life, never having truly recovered from Violet’s death.

Harold definitely earns the title of “World’s Greatest Uncle” in regards to Sarah and Thomas’ children.

By 1980 the neighborhood block is so full of Bellows descendants that it’s unofficially renamed Bellows Square

Ruth and Ephraim’s house becomes a local historic landmark, considering the fact that Ephraim went on to become one of the country’s early geneticists who (humanely) studied genetic disorders and medical conditions.

The house later becomes a museum in the early 90s, having been restored to the same state that it was when they once resided in it.

Sarah’s Kodak No. 2 Bullseye is put on display, but the crowning achievement is her collection of photo albums and notebooks. She went on to become a children’s writer and illustrator, basing many of her books on her experiences in Boston. 

The old Bellows Paper Mill is torn down in 1948 to make room for new housing following the G.I. Bill and the post-war Baby Boom.

None of the surviving Bellows are sad to see it go.

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( tw: mentions of eating disorder )

When Lia is drunk/ tipsy she likes to act our favorite movie scenes—even if she’s alone.  Most recently was the titanic scene (where she also got her knee suck in the balcony). She can quote all of the legally blonde courtroom scene and definitely knows the mean girls Christmas dance as well.

When Lia bakes, she has this small habit of humming or singing when she does so. Interestingly enough, for how involved baking is, she’d done it for so long she���s relatively good at shutting her brain down for a while when she does it. Or, at least, it takes all her energy to bake instead of overthink. It’s why she stress bakes so frequently and it’s also why she hums/sings when she does it. It’s mindless and she’d be embarrassed if anyone heard it–but she doesn’t always realize she’s doing it.

Surprisingly, while Lia’s favorite book is Pride and Prejudice, her favorite movie is Love Actually. She can quote most of the movie–as she can with most things she loves–and her favorite scene is when Hugh Grant dances to “Jump (For My Love)” by the Pointed Sisters. This is another scene she sometimes recreates when drunk.

Lia is not the biggest fan of Harry Potter. She doesn’t even know what house she’s in (its Ravenclaw but she can’t remember that). She never got into the series, never found it to be that interesting–magic didn’t quench her thirst the way some other books did…

Yes, that’s right. Magnolia Barnes was absolutely a Twi-Hard. You could not pull her away from these books–it was even worse since, at age 18, you’d think she would have had better taste. But no, she was #TeamJacob all the way. And yes, she did go see the movies when they came out. And yes, she did cry at the end. Don’t judge her.

Lia loves watching home renovation shows, though she literally has no reason to watch the show. She’s never had to do a home reno in her life. But she likes to imagine a day when she would–she thinks she’d be quite good at it. Sometimes about being able to use her hands in a meaningful way strikes her as soothing–its why she likes baking so much. She doesn’t have proof she’d be good at it, but she has a feeling she’d be pretty good with her hands if she can make delicate pastries so well.

Lia loves college football. Like absolutely adores it. Big Clemson gal, Tiger Rag is her jam. She remembered spending fall weekends at their Lake Keowee home so they could easily drive over to Clemson and go to a home game. Hates the Gamecocks with a passion. Rivalry weekend was her favorite time of year growing up–it was so full of excitement and energy. In fact, the most heated you might ever see Lia out of an argument is walking a Clemson football game. And yes she knows exactly what’s going on down on the field and if you ask her one more time if she’s sure–she will throw a piece of pie in your face.

Speaking of Clemson, Lia wanted to go there for college–get her degree in English. But she also had high dreams to be the baton twirler on the field–the one who dots the i with whatever family they’re celebrating that day in the pregame ceremony? Yeah, she wanted that. She thought that maybe she could mix the two worlds of hers, her two areas of interest–but no, that was never to be the case.

Lia grew up going to State fairs every summer–but never an amusement or theme park. She has never been to a planetarium, and her first trip to an Aquarium was with Beckett. Her first trip to a Zoo was with Ryder. So sure she’s ridden some rides, but it’s never been like most people have. It’s her dream to go to DisneyWorld one day and somehow, someway, stay in the Cinderella Suite. she’s watched enough youtube videos to know that not one gets to stay there but contest winners and celebrities, but still–a girl can dream.

While her peers took their vacations in Paris, Nice, Monaco and Italy, Lia’s father preferred north–like Amsterdam. Which, to be fair, was really very nice and Lia liked going. She even had a friend, Tess, who she’d hang out with when they would go on holiday as they called it. Tess was cool–she was into collecting model trains and really liked to read also. But then Tess’s parents sent her to boarding school after they had found out that she had been chatting with people online that she shouldn’t have been. Lia thought that sounded awfully harsh and hoped her parents would never do something like that to her. (Oh, irony)

When she’s sick, she doesn’t want chicken noodle soup, she wants wonton soup. Why? She doesn’t know, but she’s never liked chicken noodle soup. She thinks its the mushy carrots and celery. But wonton soup is essentially the same thing, but with a wonton and better flavor. She likes hers with spinach.

If toast is cut diagonal, she can’t eat it. Vertical squad for the win.

Big Bon Appetit fan. The quickest way to make her smile is to make her watch an episode of “one of everything” or “gourmet makes”. she might have a small crush on alex delany but we don’t talk about that.

Lia believe in aliens but not ghosts. She’s not big on conspiracy theories either–but she might be tempted by the stories at Denver Intentional Airport. She just can’t accept that humans are the only living things in the universe. That’s a lot for her–but she doesn’t go actively searching for them. Ghosts, on the other hand–she just never believed in them. Why would anyone want to haunt someone? Seemed like a weird power play to her. And no, despite what some people at the Malnati think, the moon is not made of cheese.

Lia is obsessed with spreadsheets. If you asked her what the dorkiest thing about her was–she’d tell you it was her planner and spreadsheets. She has a spreadsheet for probably every aspect of her life. her planner–which is really a bullet journal–is how she keeps track of things when she can’t get on her computer, but she has one for chores, her books, work, her bucket list, hell–even a bachelorette watch party she had a few years ago. She loves being organized.

Office supplies are her kryptonite. She absolutely loves blank notebooks and pens. She has a favorite pen for different things. Pentel RSVP RT Retractable Ball Point in black for everyday items, Staedleter fine tips felt pens for her bullet journal, sharpie pens for when she wants her notes to stand out, Zebra Mildliner for headers in her bullet journal or giving the pages shape. She is incredible persnickety on who can borrow what pen, and even keeps less important pens in her pencil bag just to lend out. And under very few circumstances will you ever see Magnolia Barnes using a pencil unless she has been required too. She hates the darn things.

Lia doesn’t swear–her mother taught her ladies don’t swear and while she doesn’t believe language as a gatekeeper for femininity anymore, the expectation still holds. So if you do hear her use a curse word, something is very very wrong.

Go to coffee order, you ask? Easy. Grande White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha with Blonde Espresso and Almondmilk and yes whipped cream. Sometimes she’ll get it with Raspberry instead. If its iced, it’s a tall and no whipped cream. However, she can also be bought over with a Venti Iced Guava Tea Lemonade with 8 pumps sweetener.

Lia has seen the Chatworth House–the house used as Pemberly in the Kiera Knightly version of Pride and Prejudice. While its not her all time favorite movie, she sure loves it still and begged her parents to take her one summer. They relented and it was everything she had dreamed of seeing.

It’s well known that Lia cannot dance–she often tells people she can only line dance and Viennese Walz, and the former only happens when she’s tipsy on PBRs.

Lia loves sleeping with windows open because she can’t sleep in silence. The white noise of the city helps relax her and and makes her sleep easier.

However, she must read in silence–any noise will distract her and she gets relatively grumpy if anyone interrupts her reading. She also adores reading by a window. She likes the way the natural lights illuminates the pages.

Words are some of Lia’s favorite things–she thinks they’re magic. So loves the way they sound and likes to think about the way they feel in her mouth and how they roll off the tongue. She does her best to take her time when speaking too–because if words are so important, its better to get them right the first time. (Although perhaps she would learn that getting it right may not always be nearly as important as saying something at all).

(tw: eating disorder) Not many people know this, but after the book incident, Lia has begun to go to therapy. Her counselor, Tonya, has been helping her try to work through what things are Lia and what things are Lia’s mother. They haven’t gotten to the eating disorder conversation yet–and Lia dreads it. because Lia has never used the term out loud–in fact, the only time it was ever spoken was by the doctor the night of the incident. She has never named it and technically never claimed it out loud–though she knows its true in her heart.

Lia hates pickles. Don’t know why, but she thinks they are gross. Also parmesan cheese.

Magnolia loves horses–perhaps not the extend of others, but she had grown up riding them and when she rode them, she always sensed a freedom that was just out of reach at home. Perhaps that was because who was always riding wit her, but she doesn’t like to dive deep into that. It complicates things (that maybe needed to be complicated, just sayin’). Leaving her childhood horse Butternut was like leaving a pet (something the Barnes did not have as Lia grew up). Butternut and her went on a lot of adventures together, usually along side Buttersquash and Jack. It was good squad.

Lia’ favorite dessert is Mrs. Whetstone’s peach cobbler–and she has pour her life’s work into recreating it since she never asked for the recipe before she left. Every time she tries, she feels like she gets a little closer, but its never quite right. But it does remind her of home and its one of those memories she loves dearly. Anyone who asks her, though, what her favorite dessert is, she’ll say cheesecake because nothing even compares in her mind to that cobbler and she doesn’t want something to try to do something that will never reach what she expects. And she does love cheesecake.

Favorite flavor of yogurt? Chobani Raspberry Lemonade. Its only available in the summertime, but boy is it worth the wait.

#tw eating disorder #[[homecoming queen?; headcannons]] #if any of these spur plots lmk!!!

[wheretfisbucky]

Scholastic Aptitude- part I

(aka the Starker fic I’ve been working on since the beginning of time) Warnings: there’s a lil bit of smut in this part

Also on ao3

He doesn’t want to ask her. Since May lost her job, he’s already had to ask her for money for a new backpack and supplies for his robotics project. May’s been driving Uber and frantically searching for a new job, but she can’t seem to stay ahead of the rent. He doesn’t want to ask her, but he isn’t sure what else to do.

“Why don’t you just whore yourself out?” asks MJ at lunch.

Peter looks up from where he’s been discussing it privately with Ned. MJ is sitting far too close to them, as usual. “Can you, like… stop eavesdropping?”

MJ shrugs her shoulders, rolling her eyes in that weird way she does. “I mean, I’m just sayin’, the SAT only costs like 80 bucks. There’s plenty of weird old men who would give someone as pretty as you way more than that to be their ‘sugar baby’ or whatever.”

Peter cringes at the term ‘sugar baby’. Ned is chuckling into his palm. MJ goes back to her sandwich.

“Ned!” Peter says, hitting him on the arm. “What am I gonna do?”

“I don’t know, man, why don’t you just let me lend you the $80?”

“Because you’re my friend, and you wouldn’t let me pay you back.”

“Yes I-”

“Ned.”

Ned lowers his head in defeat. “You’re right.”

“I know I am.” Peter smirks, the matter at hand momentarily forgotten.

Ned bursts out laughing again. “Wait, did MJ just call you pretty?”

Peter turns beet red, but quickly begins giggling as well. “I dunno, man. Ew.”

______________

Peter wants to get a job, to help out with the bills. He has for years now. But May won’t let him. She says he needs to be focusing on his schoolwork and besides, they don’t have money for bus tickets. Peter counters that she can just drop him off at his job, he’ll find one that’s close. But she always insists that it’s ridiculous, and he should drop it.

Peter doesn’t even want to go to college that badly. Sure, he’s a brilliant student and would do fantastically, but he knows how the system works. Institutions of higher education are all set up to send people into debt. They’re for-profit. Once Peter takes the SAT, he’ll still have to pay for   college applications, and once he’s accepted into a university, he’ll have to pay tuition. And for books. And for furniture for his room and for school supplies. Peter would rather not. He can learn all sorts of new things about science from the public library, which he has free access to. Fuck the system, in his opinion.

Unfortunately, May thinks a little differently. Like the rest of the brainwashed general population, she believes that college is integral to Peter’s future success. Which means that she’s making Peter take the SAT. And apply to colleges. “I want you to have an easier time than I’m having.” May is still in school, getting her associate’s degree. Meanwhile she’s getting tossed from one receptionist position to the next.

Peter stares down at his phone, where he’s currently downloading an app called Sugar. It’s not serious; MJ’s comment just made him curious. He laughs to himself at the thought of banging some old man for cash. No fucking way. He knows he’s better than that.

The app finally loads. It’s bright, all pastel pinks and glitter. Handsome men float before his eyes underneath a bright purple button encouraging him to ‘SIGN UP NOW!’

“Hey Pete,” says May as she comes in the door, kicking off her flats. Peter jolts, nearly dropping his phone, fumbling to grab it out of the air before it can fall. He quickly tries to regain his composure.

“Oh, hey May,” Peter answers, trying- and failing- to sound nonchalant.

May huffs out a laugh, writing it off as typical teenage hormonal awkwardness, and heads into the kitchen. “Brought pizza,” she announces. Peter takes a moment to close the app and lock his phone, leaving it on the coffee table and bounding into the kitchen to grab dinner.

“How’s school, Peter?” May asks around a mouthful of pizza. Peter understands. She’s had a hard day at work, and she’s starving.

“It’s fine,” he says simply.

“And that robotics project?”

“It’s coming along well.”

“Well, good.”

The rest of dinner is mostly quiet, and afterwards Peter makes his way to his room, phone in hand. When he unlocks it the first thing notices is the brightly colored Sugar app. He thinks he should definitely delete this before May actually catches him on it.

But first he opens it one last time.

He can’t be blamed, honestly. There were plenty of hot guys on that app and he’s been single since, like, forever. Of course he wants to look at them.

Some of the men- or ‘sugar daddies’- are in their 70s, extremely wealthy, and look like their faces were created on a randomizer app. But every few swipes a younger, handsome stud catches Peter’s eye.

He swipes through three guys named 'Dave’ before someone catches his eye and he absolutely chokes on air. “That’s- that’s Tony Stark.” He can’t help but to say it aloud. His eyes are bulging. “That’s the CEO of Stark Industries. That’s Tony fucking Stark!”

Peter knows enough about robotics to know that it’s definitely him posing shirtless on a yacht above a caption that says “looking for a pretty young thing to spend time with while my husband is away.”

He’s so handsome, Peter can’t help but think. And fuck if his cheeks don’t heat up because he’s dreamed and fantasized about meeting Tony fucking Stark.

So maybe he doesn’t delete the app. Maybe he swipes up on Tony fucking Stark’s profile and sends him a message. It’s not as if Mr. Stark will ever see it. He just couldn’t help himself.

Before Peter goes to bed he comes over his fist, groaning “Mr. Stark!” into his pillow.

*******

Stephen’s eyes roll back into his head and he sighs in pleasure. “Christ, Tony.”

His husband is above him, panting as he rocks into Stephen in slow, deep thrusts. Stephen’s on his belly, hands clutching at the sheets.

“You oughta let me top more often, huh?”

Stephen’s gasping, but he catches his breath long enough to laugh. “Oh, absolutely not. You give it to me good, but I give it to you much better.”

The room is mostly quiet for a few moments- with the exception of the steady slaps of skin against skin and breathing in the form of gasps and pants. Stephen is thinking he’s made his point when suddenly his head is pulled back and he lets out a grunt.

Tony is fucking him much, much faster, and he’s yanking on Stephen’s hair. Tony knows that’s his husband’s weakness and it’s not long before he’s moaning and coming, eyes shiny with tears he refuses to shed. Tony rolls him over, though, his cum mixing with Stephen’s on the latter’s stomach, and he laughs heartily as he gently wipes Stephen’s eyes. “Any bold statements you wanna retract, Strange?”

Stephen shakes his head. “Not in the slightest. And I’d demonstrate, but I’m exhausted.” He yawns, and Tony giggles.

“I love you, Stephen,” he says as he nuzzles his husband’s neck.

“I love you too, Tones.” Stephen sighs contentedly, but Tony starts to squirm.

When he speaks, there’s a whine to his voice. “I don’ want you to go tomorrow, Stevie.”

His husband sighs, stroking up and down Tony’s back. “I don’t want to leave you either, Tony, but this is an incredible opportunity. You have to understand, I’m going to learn so much from this doctor, she’s using techniques no one else has ever-”

“I know, I know.” Tony cuts him off. “I know Stephen. You’ve said that a million times, but it doesn’t mean I’m happy about it.”

“Why don’t you find yourself a little plaything for while I’m gone, hmm?”

Tony doesn’t reply. Not being exclusive is nothing new between the two of them; neither man is insecure in their relationship, and sometimes they just need things they can’t give each other. Like when Stephen is out of town at one of his surgery conferences, or his trip to China, on which he’ll be leaving in the morning. But while Stephen tends to satisfy himself by screwing other guys when he’s away, none of the countless guys and girls Tony’s been through has been able to stop him thinking and worrying and wanting his husband.

Stephen senses his hesitation, starts massaging Tony’s scalp. “It’s not that long, I promise I’ll be back before you know it.”

Tony just nods, basking in the sensation and not thinking about how miserable he’ll be without his Stephen.

*******

The next day Tony wakes around noon. He insisted on driving Stephen to the airport for his redeye even though Stephen argued he could just get a cab. Maybe he blew him in the parking lot, clutching his thighs tightly and trying not to cry because he hates it so much when Stephen leaves. But now his phone is buzzing, and he unlocks it with a grunt to find a message on that Sugar app Stephen had made him re-activate.

Hi Mr. Stark ;)

That’s interesting, because Tony’s page doesn’t say his regular name. It says Anthony Strange, though legally he’s still Tony Stark. Still, for someone to know his last name was Stark, they’d have to know him, or know of him.

With a smirk, Tony clicks on the page. The boy’s name is Peter Parker, and Tony certainly isn’t disappointed in what he sees. He reads through his list of interests. Biophysics, biochemistry, mechanical engineering. The good stuff. So this kid must know him from his company, Stark Industries, the most innovative operation in their field. This could certainly get interesting very quickly, he thinks.

Tony types out a reply. Hi Peter ;)  

He’s not sure whether to be surprised or not when the response is instant.

Wow, I didn’t think you’d answer me!

Exclamation points. That’s cute. How old are you?

18.

Wow, that’s young. But he has to wonder if this is fate. What are the odds a stunning young scientist messages him only a few hours after Stephen leaves?

So you’re a budding young scientist,  huh? Tell me about that?

What was previously a choppy and odd conversation launches into a passionate dialogue as Peter describes a project he’s been working on for his school’s science fair. He’s won it the past three years of high school, and he intends to win it again. Tony doesn’t tell Peter how much that reminds him of himself, lest that make it weird. Instead he just tells him how endearing he finds it and invites him over to the penthouse. He texts Stephen, of course.

I think I actually found someone to keep me busy Stevie, he types excitedly.

Surprisingly, Stephen replies almost instantly. I’m so glad, Tony. Have fun ;)

What are you doing right now? Tony types. It’s the first time Stephen’s texted him back all day. He wonders if he’s managed to sneak away for some free time.

I’m eating my lunch.

Are you alone?

Yeah.

And ohhh, Tony wants so badly to play with his husband, to send him pictures and rile him up, but just as he manages to set up the perfect shot, FRIDAY calls out to him. “Boss, there’s a young boy at the door requesting entrance to the penthouse.”

“He’s not a boy, FRIDAY, he’s 18. Stop judging me and let him up.” Tony quickly composes himself. He texts Stephen that he’s here and heads out into the living room, and out of the elevator steps the cutest thing he’s ever laid his eyes on, except maybe his Stephen.

This is gonna be fun.

I started this so long ago y'all don’t even understand. I hope you like it! There’s definitely gonna be a party 2 and probably a part 3 as well, I’ll link them when they’re up. :)

#starker fic #starkerstrange #ironstrange #this took so long y'all I'm sorry #part 2 soon!

[plazmafields]

Cardinals

Cold weather again, Cullen thought, staring up into the sky as a single snow flake drifted to his forehead, melting and making its way down into the crease of his nose, rolling off the tip of his chin. The snow wouldn’t be so bad on its own, but the temperature was less than perfect, requiring several layers to make it a few blocks down the street.

A few timid steps forward, trying to avoid frost on the ground, and Cullen was out the door and on his way to the park. It wasn’t often Cullen had time outside of work to do anything for himself, but today he was determined to treat himself. The sky could fall later; Now is for myself, he grinned to himself with confidence.

As he walked at a leisurely pace, Cullen noticed a small flash of red bouncing alongside him in time to his steps. He glanced over to his right, gazing into the stark white snow. Nothing there. So he began to walk again, quickly reinstating his stepping pattern from before: hands in his pockets, head down, curls gently rocking with the slight breeze.

Only a few strides in and he saw it again, this time bouncing ahead of him just slightly before stopping and letting him pass, then hopping ahead again. Cullen turned more quickly this time, curious and annoyed at the shapeless distraction from his ‘me time’. When he glared to his right once again, he caught a glimpse of it: a little cardinal, bright red with black streaking feathers over its eyes, wrapping around to under its beak.

“Oh,” Cullen said sweetly, kneeling next to the bush the cardinal had scurried into. “Hello, little guy. It’s okay, you just surprised me.” Cullen held out his hand, cupping it gently to make himself seem more welcoming. The bird stared at him, breathing quickly and head cocking back and forth, afraid to approach.

“It’s okay, sweet guy, I won’t hurt you. I don’t think I have any food either, though.” Cullen wanted to check his backpack but was too scared the rustling would scare the puffy little avian away.

As Cullen continued to stay completely still, crouched with his arm extended, the bird began to warm up to him, bouncing out of its twiggy shelter and toward his welcoming hand. Just as the bird got close, ever so close, a flash of light startled Cullen—and his bird friend—out of his stance, causing him to clamber to his feet.

“Sorry!” A dark skinned man revealed himself from behind a large camera with many zoom and lighting attachments, “I needed a little extra glow.”

Cullen still felt in shock, not quite grasping the situation as it unfolded.

“Is this your…bird?” Cullen asked, not a clue as to what was happening.

The man quirked a brow at him, “Well, in terms of ownership, no. The wild Cardinal is not mine. He is, however, a beautiful subject and an excellent model.”

The dark haired beauty came closer, hanging his camera from his side and extending a hand to Cullen, “I’m Dorian; good to meet you. I’m a photographer, as I’m sure you guessed.”

Cullen took his hand in a ginger hold, somewhat cautious. “Cullen. It’s a pleasure.”

Dorian smiled brightly, causing a wave of comfort to flow over Cullen’s bones, loosening his posture automatically.

“You weren’t…taking pictures of me, were you?” Cullen rubbed at the back of his neck, embarrassed but oddly flattered.

Dorian chuckled, “Oh, no, not at all. Well, sort of. Only your hand, maybe a shoe. I was more focused on the bird, honestly. Not that you aren’t a sight yourself.”

Cullen’s eyes widened, blushing, and he scoffed, “I—Well, I don’t know about that…” he mumbled to himself.

Dorian gave a laughing huff, walking past Cullen to the bush where the cardinal had hidden once again. “He’s the first I’ve seen this year, and it’s only just turning to winter. He’s also quite small, isn’t he? I have a feeling he’s a runt.” Dorian said all this quietly as he pulled his camera back around his body, very slowly crouching and inching toward his subject.

“Don’t worry, darling, I won’t use the flash on this one.”

After a short silence where the whole world stood still, a satisfying camera shutter click! rang out, startling the poor puffball away.

“Damn, I’d hoped he wouldn’t be so shy.” Dorian muttered as he rose from his position, “Still, those were some lovely shots. Thank you for your help, Mister Cullen, you were the perfect distraction.”

Dorian’s shining smiling caught Cullen off guard. “Do you…take photos around here often?” Cullen wasn’t sure what his question would accomplish or why he felt the need to ask questions at all.

Dorian looked at him curiously again, tilting his head and furrowing his brow slightly, “Can’t say that I do. I rarely go out planning to take pictures, I just lug this thing everywhere I go—believe it or not—until I find a worthy shot. But I always have my eye open.”

“Looks heavy,” Cullen gestured to the camera.

Dorian lifted the camera in front of his face like he was lining up a shot, “You get use to the weight of it, but every little mod I add changed the balance, and I have to do a week’s worth of practice shots before I’ve compensated for the extra weight.”

Cullen tried to listen carefully—mostly just because he could tell Dorian was passionate—but if he was honest, he knew nothing about photography and even less about cameras.

Dorian lowered the beast of a camera to his side again, “I’m boring you, aren’t I? You can be honest.”

“No, not at all!” Cullen rushed to reassure him, “I’m just tech illiterate.”

Dorian gave a hardy chuckle at the phrase, “Well if we’re headed the same way, maybe I can tell you more on the walk.”

Cullen was already red from the cold, and he wasn’t sure if he could get redder, but his cheeks were heating up again. “I’m, uh, headed to the, um, park myself.”

Dorian’s smile was as white as the snow falling heavily around them, “Looks like we are headed the same way. To the same place, in fact.”

Dorian took the lead, dark skin making for a beautiful contrast against the winter scene ahead of them. Cullen jogged forward a few steps to catch up, walking alongside the photographer at a quicker pace than before they’d met.

“So, you don’t mind if I use your likeness in my photography, do you?”

“What?” Cullen was a tad shocked, wondering if Dorian was asking him to model or something.

“Your hands, actually. Your hand’s likeness. That’s all I got of you in the shot, but it’s still part of you.” Dorian leaded a little closer and dropped his volume, “I legally have to ask.”

Cullen wasn’t sure if he was serious or not, but it made laugh. “Do I get any royalties?”

Dorian laughed enough to toss his head back, “Now you’re asking the important questions!”

They chuckled together.

“Well, if I did portraiture I certainly wouldn’t mind having a handsome man like yourself as my model.” Dorian bumped shoulders with the blond.

By god, he must be absolutely crimson by now. Cullen couldn’t remember the last time someone paid him compliments like this, and he was starting to enjoy the attention.

Before he could become a brighter shade, Cullen asked, “What do you photograph then?”

Dorian sighed, recounting in his head. “Mostly wildlife and architecture. Lately, anyway. I’m in a lovely position where I can more or less photograph whatever takes my fancy day to day. I work for a magazine, but most of my money comes from freelancing and selling to stock photo sites. Always nice to have multiple sources of income, no?”

Cullen found himself fascinated. He’d never met a man who seemed so content and openly happy with his living. Cullen smiled as he watched Dorian nearly prance next to him. But the moment their hands brushed against each other, Cullen pulled back, staring into the sidewalk in front of him.

Dorian didn’t directly address it, but simply said, in a kind and soft voice, “Your hands are very warm.”

Cullen glanced over, both hands in his pockets again, “Oh…yours were…pretty cold, actually.”

Though he couldn’t tell for certain, Cullen could have sworn the darker man’s skin started to take on a red tone. “Think I could borrow some heat?”

Cullen couldn’t help the boyish grin that spread across his face as he cautiously reached for Dorian’s hand. And when their fingers intertwined, they both heard a little song come from the tree above them. And when they looked up, their little cardinal friend almost seemed to smile.

#cullrian #cullen rutherford #dorian pavus #da #dai #dragon age #dragon age inquisition #writing

[surveys-at-your-service]

Survey #266

“... and buried deep beneath the waves, betrayed by family, to his nation with his last breath cried: beware the daughter of the sea.”

What's the last thing you looked up in the dictionary? Shit, it's right on the tip of my tongue... I was making sure I was using it right, which I was. Do you ever listen to instrumental music? Rarely, and if I do, it's normally game soundtracks. Who did you last sit on? I'm hoping you mean like... on their lap lmao in which case it'd probably be Jason. No one wants my fat ass to sit on their lap nowadays. What do you think about wind? I HATE wind, unless it's hot and there's a nice breeze. Has there been anyone that you wanted to get to know but never did? Well of course. That happened in high school a lot. What's the last thing you looked at that reminded you of someone? Teddy's picture on my shelf. Have your parents ever tried to commit suicide? Not that I know of. I couldn't even begin to imagine either of those trying that. Do you have a gag reflex? A VERY STRONG ONE. Would you rather have sex before you're married or wait till marriage? I don't care. Tbh by now, I kinda think before is wiser only to ensure you two are compatible in that area. It wouldn't matter to me personally, but I know that's important to some people and can cause issues and built-up bitterness. Just use protection, Christ. Have you ever let someone hit you? Um no? Do you have friends in other states/countries? Plenty. Been on the Internet since before I was even a pre-teen, talking to strangers lmao. Do you ever pay attention during church? I would try to back then, but I never succeeded well because my mind would wander out of boredom. Do you have self-control? That very much depends on the situation. I can be EXTREMELY impulsive, but in other cases hold it together. Have you ever broken a window? No. When was the last time you freaked someone out? I'm sure it was a few nights ago when I had another nightmare and woke up screaming. Mom always yells my name to snap me out of it. Have you ever gone on a date with a weirdo? No. Who's the last person you called a bitch? I don’t know. Is anyone in your family disabled? Yes. What do you want for Christmas? It's hella early to think about it, but I'm quite certain I'll be asking for a treadmill. How many moles do you have? I don't think I have any? Aren't freckles and moles different? Do you own any comic books? No. What is the nastiest dare you have ever committed? I don't know. I never did really nasty ones because I wasn't stupid. Do you know anyone who has been raped? Almost, anyway. Idk if I know anyone to really has been... I hope not. Are you an atheist? No. I think there's... something. Have you ever owned a goldfish? Well yeah, from like, carnival games and stuff. Who was the last person to call you beautiful? I dunno, probably a family member when I changed my FB profile picture. How many times have you been stung by a bee? Once. Those fuckin hornets better stay the holy fuck away from me. What was the last flavor of gum you chewed? Probably something fruity. When was the last time you used tape? Ummm probably when I had to tape the side of my laptop screen a bit. When was the last time you said fuck? A couple questions ago in this survey lmao. Have you ever stolen something? Only this pink crayon I thought was beautiful at Sunday school oof. Who would you like to kiss right now? Maaaan there's three people I would so long I wasn't involved with anyone else. Mark of course lol, Jason, or Sara. Who was the last person you told to 'Shut the fuck up' to? Ha ha, probably playfully to Sara. Why were you last nervous? So I joined this group on deviantART called the Guiding Light Project, which is about mental health help and positivity, and there is a list of people seeking help and what their problem is. I decided to reach out to two people I really thought I could help, and one was a guy. Men make me so nervous that I was very nervous sending him a message, but it's going very well. Whose pants did you last take off? Uhhhh. OH YEAH HEY when I was hanging out with Colleen and she got me to change her son's diaper. Hate hate hate hated it. I do not ever need kids. When was the last time you were disturbed? Hm. I'm sure over something I saw on Facebook. NO, WAIT. Sara, do not read this. When I was at Ashley's, we were watching Naked and Afraid, and they caught a chameleon to cook for food. I almost screamed. Poor thing looked terrified when the guy grabbed him. Why did you last feel awkward? Also when messaging that guy. When was the last time you got in a fight with your best friend? It's been a long time. Have you ever asked someone for a tampon? Only a friend. Who was the last person you read a book to? My niece had me read a book like fifty times. Who is the person you say the naughtiest things to? Ha ha, Sara when we're having our stupid fangirl moments. Who was the last person to send you a letter? Sara. It's still on my shelf. :') How do you feel about war? I’m a pacifist, so guess. Do you like cupcakes or muffins more? Hm, maybe cupcakes. Have you ever pushed someone on purpose? Yes. Have you ever slapped someone in the face? No. Do you have any tough life decisions to make soon? Nothing major. At what time of the day do you usually have the most energy? In the morning, once I've passed the drowsy phase. Magenta, aqua, or coral? Coral. Do you like the color orchid? Ye! Would you rather be a wedding photographer or a nature photographer? Uhhh I literally want to be both? I'm *realistically* more interested in shooting weddings for the income, but if I had my way, I'd be perfectly financially content being a nature photographer. Man, I hope that happens. Have you ever had an ulcer? No. Are you interested in health and wellness? "Rather than interests, I consider them two very important things I should always try to pay attention to. Health is very important." <<<< This. Would you ever be a fitness coach? HA no. Do you ever question whether something that makes you uncomfortable is a good thing or not? That's a very good question. This can definitely lead to you questioning flawed morals, so in that sense, it sure can be. In other ways though, it can certainly be a bad thing. Do you think for yourself? Yes. I am, generally, very opinionated and follow my gut instinct. Do you live life on your own terms, or do you do what everyone tells you to do? The former, usually. I can be AWFUL at making decisions though, so I definitely consider advice. What color is your bike? I don't have a bike. Are you due for a hike? There is physically no way I could handle a hike in my current shape. Muscle atrophy in the legs is not fuckin' fun, and with hyperhidrosis and THIS heat? Oh, hunny. Have you ever created a themed scrapbook? As a kid, I fainty remember having one? How often do you eat dessert? Very rarely. I don't need it. What's the trendiest item you own? Oh boy, I don't have a clue. I don't even know what's "trendy." Did you pull an all-nighter last night? No. When was the last time you wrote an essay? My first semester of this year. Do you enjoy writing essays? I actually do if it's a subject I'm passionate about. Do you enjoy learning? Yeah! What is your favorite fairytale? Fuckin fight me if you say Shrek isn't one. What is your favorite name that starts with a "Z"? I have no idea. Maybe Zena, though I prefer it with an "x." Have you ever felt like you were going to throw up while you were at school? Yes. I have before. Do you own a princess crown? No. When was the last time you were jealous of someone? Ugh... with how bad my PTSD has been lately, I've been having periodic episodes of raging hate and jealousy of the girl he dated after me, thinking things like, "what if he loved her more," "what if he also told her this or that," etc. They're not even together anymore, but my brain doesn't care. Do you know anyone with an eating disorder? Maybe? What was the last thing you killed? I think an earwig-ish thing. Whose number did you last get? The girl's who adopted Bentley. When was the last time you used a public bathroom? Probably not since an appointment with my psychiatrist some time ago. Have you ever used someone for money? Wow, no. Do you have manners? I honestly think I have great manners. Have you ever woken up and realized that yesterday really happened? That was ABSOLUTELY the day after the breakup. It didn't at all feel real when it was even happening. When was the last time that you had a pet that died? Last November is when we had to put Teddy to sleep. God, I miss that baby boy. Or did Mitsu die later? I don't recall for sure. Do you know anyone who retired at a young age? I mean, probably. I'm just unaware. When was the last time you took a taxi/Uber? Where were you going? Never, actually. We don't really have those here. Have you ever been diagnosed (by a professional) with OCD? Yes. Do you know any married gay couples? Distantly. Who is your favorite person to spend time with? SARA! I feel like kids having a sleepover when I've been with her. Is there anything you should tell someone, but don’t want to? Yes. Have you ever woken up somewhere and not known how you got there? I don't believe so. Do you live somewhere where recreational marijuana is legal? No. Have you ever quit a job with no notice? No. Do you have nightmares often? HA, it's just about a nightly basis now. Have you ever been on any sort of government assistance? I've gotten loans for school and stuff. Does that count? Did you have your own bedroom when you were growing up? No, I shared it with my little sister. Are you more optimistic or pessimistic? Pessimistic. Are you comfortable with your weight? Fuck no. How often do you listen to classic rock? Semi-frequently. Not as much as I did in high school. What about country? Just about never ever. Do you know anyone inside and out? I don't think that's possible. Is anyone in your family sick? Both Mom and Grammy are fighting cancer right now. I don't think my grandma has much time left. She can't walk on her own anymore. What kind of camera do you have? A Canon EOS Rebel T6. What is something you know you shouldn’t do, but do anyways? Download music. What is the most amount of money you have ever lost? Idk. Is photography one of your interests? Of course, I aim to make a career out of it. Do you know your neighbors very well? I personally don't. The person to the right of us, though, my mom knows decently and is a total and complete sweetheart. Have you ever hurt yourself just to get attention? "Kind of (I hurt myself for my own purposes, but I did want attention paid to it), when I was a teenager, because I desperately needed someone to treat me with compassion and, like, take the shit that was happening to me seriously." <<<< I don't like admitting this, but it's happened. I want to emphasize that it was not the primary reason and was rather impulsive anger and self-hate, BUT for the mentioned reasons, I did want this shit taken seriously and realize I really needed help. Has anyone ever called you conceited? No. Do you write ever write poetry just to get your feelings out? Certainly. Not like I used to, though. Who were you last really mad at? REALLY mad? I'm not sure, but probably Mom. What is a sad song that you like? "Terrible Things" by Mayday Parade has been in my head lately. What is a rumor people tell about you? I don't know of any. The only rumor that I know has ever been spread about me was that Jason and I had a baby in high school. Despite the fact I was slim then lmao. If you were given 1,000 acres of land with no strings attached, what would you do with it? Definitely plant a forest around a house I'd like to model myself, dig a nice pond for more wildlife... a lot of stuff that would benefit nature. If you had to flee their home country, where would you live? Canada. Do you think psychic abilities exist? Which one would you like to have? No. I'd like to uhhhh... predict the future when I will it myself, I guess. What’s a skill or craft that you would like to master, but haven’t? I wish I could draw exactly what I see in my head. How did you find out Santa isn’t real? My mom just told me. What’s a personality trait that you wish you had? CONFIDENCE!!!!!!! Do you believe in getting revenge on those who do wrong by you? If so, how do you go about it? Noooo no no. That creates so many more problems. If you were arrested with no explanation, what would your friends and family think you’d had done? That's a great question. If you could shop for free at one store, what would it be? For the sake of being smart, Wal-Mart. Necessities are there. Do you have any pets? If so, what are they? I have a Siamese-esque cat and a champagne ball python. I'm currently DESPERATELY trying to talk Mom into a Mexican red knee tarantula... and I really want a hognose snake. What event in your life would make a good movie? The breakup and my recovery. If you could dedicate your life to solving one problem, what would it be? Discrimination. Where do you find meaning in your life? Quite honestly, I don't feel it has much meaning currently. I'm not doing shit worthwhile. Do you believe things happen for a reason? Hell no. What do you think is a conspiracy? Honestly, I believe in quite a few. The one I believe in most was that the government was 120% involved in 911. Research. It is unbelievable. I'm very dubious that the "first" moon landing was real, either. There is an overwhelming amount of evidence it was on a soundstage. Why? America wanted to beat Russia in the space race. I love conspiracies. Do you believe in the afterlife? How do you picture it? Yes. I don't quite know how I picture it, but I lean towards like... this nirvanic state of peace and knowledge, and unity between the dead. What’s a superstition you believe in? I don’t believe in any superstitions. None. What is the dumbest way you’ve ever been injured? YOOOOOO when I was at Colleen's in-law's having dinner once, I literally took a large bite of rice RIGHT WHEN IT CAME OFF THE STOVE. I didn't know it'd only just been removed. My tongue was burned for weeks on end. Do you mind conflict? Hell yes I mind. I'm terrified of confrontation. If you could start a charity what would it be for? Something with mental health. Maybe to help those who can't afford help/therapy. If you were a cryptid (bigfoot, mothman, ect.) what would you be? I'm already a cryptid. What’s your ideal temperature and weather? Hm... like 55 and partly cloudy. What topic could you give a 20-minute presentation on with no preparation? Gay rights. Have you ever worn those drunk goggles? Yes, for D.A.R.E. in elementary school. Can you agree to disagree, or usually get upset over conflicting views? It depends on the subject of course, but I'm normally very good at agreeing to disagree. Rodeos – entertaining, or cruel? Animal fucking cruelty. Dumbasses getting gored are well-deserved. Who is the best female rocker? Why? Lita Ford is a badass. Slays on the guitar and is just cool. What color of roses do you find the prettiest? I actually like the classic, deep red. Have you ever accidentally found porn when looking for something else? I don't think so. Why do so many fans with OTP’s insist that their ship is real? I don't really know, but it's annoying. Some people are just friends, y'know. Being similar/compatible does not equate to actually liking each other like that, and the feral ones are just... wow. Do you draw fanart of anything? Not anymore. There's soooo many pictures I'd love to draw of Mark, but I literally love him so much I don't want to disgrace his face with my poor ability to make shit proportional lmao. Favorite thing to see in museums? Fossils! Have you ever seen an unwrapped mummy in person? No. What things have people shamed you for? My AvPD doesn't want me to think about this. Are there any 'adult stores’ in your area? Probably at some point. Have you been inside of them/shopped there before? No. Do you watch The Masked Singer? Any theories? No.

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We’ll Carry On - Chapter Fourteen

We’ll Carry On Tag

General Content Warnings: Sympathetic Deceit Sanders, Substance Abuse, Abandonment, Minor Character Death, Transphobia, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Dissociation, Bullying, Homophobia

April 16th, 2018

He tried his hardest to not cry, honest to goodness, he did. But Logan couldn’t help letting a few tears slip down his cheeks. It stung to have everyone sing Happy Birthday using Jessica, not Logan. It stung to have girly presents and dresses instead of wearing suits and ties. Jack knew what was going on, and he tried to keep Logan’s spirits up, but there was only so much even Jack could do.

So here Logan was, trying to muffle his crying. He was fifteen years old, dammit! He wasn’t supposed to cry over people using the wrong name when they didn’t even know any better.

As he finally, mercifully, fell asleep, he remembered with a happy smile how Jack had sung Happy Birthday using Logan, rather than Jessica, and his tears trailed off just enough for his breathing to even out as he finally slipped into the blissful nothing of unconsciousness.

February 15th, 2019

Logan thought he might pass out. He was sitting in the recently-acquired minivan that Mister Emile and Mister Remy had purchased since Patton and Virgil had turned up. They were heading to court, because today was the day that Mister Emile and Mister Remy were adopting him. There was no going back from this. If he did this now, his parents would never get him back...not that he wanted to be back there. Still, there was something inside him that made him feel weak at the knees because he thought about what would happen were his parents to change their minds. And this meant they couldn’t.

They pulled up to the courthouse and Logan held his breath. He was both elated and filled with dread because of this moment. He forced himself to keep moving, no matter what. If he stopped, he wasn’t sure he’d be able to move again.

Mister Emile and Mister Remy were talking quietly behind him, and Logan couldn’t focus on their conversation, too nervous about this new development. Well, maybe new development was the wrong term. He had known this was coming for a while, he had consented to it. But all of it seemed to become real today.

They went inside and walked down a series of corridors until they stopped outside a judge’s office. Logan was standing perfectly still, and Mister Remy put a hand on his shoulder as Mister Emile knocked on the door. On the other side, when the door was opened, were Sarah McGee the social worker, and a judge who was smiling kindly at the three of them. “Right on time,” the judge said. She laughed. “Are you three ready?”

Logan was nudged forward and Mister Remy and Mister Emile walked up to the desk with him. When Logan saw the documents, his eyes widened. “But that’s...” he couldn’t finish his sentence.

“We figured since we were changing your last name we may as well change your first one too while we were at it,” Mister Emile said softly. “Is that okay?”

Tears pricked Logan’s eyes and he nodded frantically. “Yes. Yes, please, yes.”

“Okay,” Mister Emile said with a smile. Sarah was beaming off to the side, and Mister Remy was looking very satisfied with himself. “Should we sign the papers?”

Logan nodded again and the judge, Mister Emile, and Mister Remy signed all the documents, Sarah signing as a witness. Logan watched everything with tears in his eyes. His sex was still female on the documents, but that was okay, that would allow him the possibility of insurance covering some of his transition for now. And besides, his name...his name wasn’t Jessica. As everything was signed, the judge smiled at him. “Congratulations, Logan.”

That was all it took for him to start breaking down and crying. Mister Emile and Mister Remy laughed as they asked if he was okay, and he nodded. He was far, far better than okay. No longer would he be known as Jessica Gaines. No, from this day forward he would be Logan Picani. That’s what it would say on his bank account. His passport. His license, when he got one. His deadname was well and truly dead. To the outside world, he could be Logan. And that was the best feeling in the world. He beamed, smile a little watery, but elated all the same.

“That didn’t take too long, did it?” Mister Emile asked, laughing. “Here I was worried it would take a while with the name change!”

Logan was still in shock, but he managed to choke out, “Did you plan that from the start?”

“Yeah,” Mister Remy said. “Emile suggested it. If we’re changing your last name, it’s easier to change your first name now rather than later. It was my idea to keep it as a surprise, though. As a little gift to you for joining our family.”

Logan cried some more, holding the back of his hand to his mouth as he smiled. “Thank you,” he choked out. “Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

“The pleasure is all ours, Logan,” Mister Emile said with a smile. “Now all we have to do is send copies of your new birth certificate to the school, the bank you use, and maybe one or two other places, and you’ll be all set!”

Logan continued to smile and cry. “My report card. My report card is gonna have my actual name on it. I can’t believe it.”

Mister Remy laughed. “Of all the things for you to fixate on, that was not on my list of expected ones.”

Mister Emile nudged Mister Remy playfully. “Let the boy live a little, Rem,” Mister Emile said with a grin of his own.

“I never said it was a bad thing,” Mister Remy defended. “Just that it was unexpected.”

Logan laughed. “You’re good. Both of you. I’m not offended or any less happy.”

“Well, good,” Mister Emile said. “Are you ready to head into school a little later than usual?”

Logan nodded. He couldn't wait to tell Jack about this great news! He was adopted, and his legal name was Logan! This day couldn't get any better!

Well, yeah, it could. Because he could get a hug and a clap on the back from Jack, both of them beaming and laughing at the fact that transphobes were going to have to acknowledge his name now. That...that would be fun.

So he went to school, smiling all the way. It was lunchtime when he arrived, and he nearly ran head-first into Jack as he walked in the front door. “Logan! Man, where were you?! You haven’t been in school all morning, and you never miss a day of school!”

Logan just laughed, grinning so hard his face hurt. “I was in court,” he said.

Jack frowned. “Why would you be in court?”

“I’m adopted!” Logan exclaimed, throwing his hands up. “And my name changed! You’re not looking at Jessica Jordan Gaines, but Logan Avery Picani!”

Jack stared at him a moment, before he whispered, “Seriously?!”

“Seriously!” Logan exclaimed. “They changed my name, Jack! As a surprise gift for being adopted!”

Jack whooped and wrapped Logan in a crushing hug, which Logan eagerly returned. As predicted, when they broke apart Jack clapped him on the back, saying, “Congrats, man! I knew you’d get to have this day eventually!”

Logan grinned and sniffled a little, saying, “I wasn’t so sure,” his voice thick with emotion.

Jack rolled his eyes playfully and turned to the students eating lunch in the hallways. “Hey everyone, listen up!” Jack shouted.

“Jack!” Logan hissed, a startled laugh flying from his mouth.

“You’re looking at one Mister Logan Picani, everyone! If anyone calls him Jessica, they can answer not only to me, but Logan’s legal documents!”

“Jack, no,” Logan laughed, as a few students clapped and cheered, while others scrunched up their faces or sneered their way. Most of the students just looked very confused.

“Jack yes!” Jack retorted with a laugh. “Suck it up, Buttercup, you’re stuck with me!”

“Why are you still calling me Buttercup? I haven’t watched Powerpuff Girls in years!” Logan exclaimed.

“Because we both headcanon Buttercup as trans, and anyway, Buttercup rhymes with suck it up, so it works,” Jack explained smugly as they started to walk to their normal group of friends.

Logan shook his head. “That really shouldn’t be how you logic things out, Jack, but okay.”

“You logic one way, and I logic another,” Jack shrugged.

“But...but logic is universal! You can’t just ‘logic one way’ and then change how you do the same thing the next day! That’s...that’s illogical!”

Jack laughed and Logan frowned. “I love when you get passionate about stuff,” Jack said with a small grin. “Even if you’re trying to prove me wrong.”

“You are wrong,” Logan said.

“That’s the spirit!” Jack laughed.

Logan rolled his eyes but he couldn’t resist the small smile breaking on his face.

Their friends were sitting in front of the auditorium, as always, and one of the theater nerds in their group named Preston asked, “Jack, was that you yelling?”

“Yep!” Jack said proudly. “Did you hear what I said or just the shouting?”

“Just the shouting,” one of the girls, Leslie, piped up. “What’s going on?”

Jack grinned. “Logan got adopted, and they changed his name, legally, to Logan. His deadname isn’t connected to him anymore, at all!”

Logan turned red as all of his friends congratulated him and cheered and were generally excited about everything this entailed. When Jack and Logan sat down and started eating, Preston and Leslie started arguing over whether Dear Evan Hansen or Heathers was better, and Tristen, their person of ambiguous gender, suggested that Hamilton trumped them both, sparking a heated and yet playful debate over the merits of all three musicals.

Jack nudged Logan lightly. “Don’t you just love our friends?” he asked with a wide grin.

“Yeah,” Logan said softly, musing as he took a bite of his sandwich. “They never had to be as supportive as they have been, and yet here we are.”

“Some people are just decent human beings, man. Not everyone is looking for something in return for their kindness,” Jack replied.

Logan let out a shuddery breath. “That’s a scary thought, honestly,” he whispered. “Because that means my parents were wrong about so many different things they taught me.”

Jack wrapped an arm around Logan’s shoulders in a sideways hug. “We can tackle that another day, sound good?”

“Yeah,” Logan agreed. “Sounds good.”

And it did. He didn’t want to have to focus on the fact that his parents were wrong right now. He just wanted to be happy about his legal name, and his friends supporting him. He grinned as Tristen made a particularly good point about Hamilton and the story surrounding it, and Logan pointed out a few factual tidbits that most people didn’t know about the musical, and immediately he was getting interrogated about what else he knew about the musicals they were talking about.

Eventually, lunch ended, Logan went to his afternoon classes, and then he was getting a ride from Mister Emile back home. His leg bounced nervously as he sat in the passenger seat and stared out the window. He blew out a breath. “So much is going on recently,” he said softly. “It’s a lot to take in.”

Mister Emile sent him a glance. “It is,” he agreed. “Are you going to be okay?”

“Fine,” Logan agreed. “I’m just...nervous, I guess.”

“What about?” Mister Emile asked.

“Everything just became...real. That seems to be happening a lot lately. Abstract concepts like abandonment, and adulthood, and growing up are all becoming terrifyingly real, and I don’t know how to handle it.”

Mister Emile put a hand on Logan’s shoulder and Logan turned to look at him. “You have a point, Logan. Those things can be terrifying. But just know that you don’t have to do it alone, all right? Mister Remy, myself, your friends, even your brothers are all ready and willing to help you with whatever you need.”

Jack’s words from earlier came back to him: Not everyone is looking for something in return for their kindness. He supposed that applied to his new family. Which was terrifying, in a comforting way. He smiled and looked back out the window. “Yeah, I know. Thank you.”

“Of course,” Mister Emile said. “Let’s go tell your brothers the good news.”

When they got to the middle school and picked Roman up, he hopped in the back and grinned at Logan. “How’d the adoption go?” he asked.

“It went well,” Logan said with a smile. “Mister Emile and Mister Remy were kind enough to let me change my name.”

“What, to Picani? Yeah, that’s how adoption works,” Roman said.

Logan shook his head with a grin. “No, not to Picani. Well, yeah, they changed my last name, but they changed my first one, too. And my middle one, for that matter.”

Roman stared at him in shock before he laughed. “Hey, congrats, Lo! That’s gotta be a great feeling!”

“It is,” Logan agreed.

“Do the twins know yet?” Roman asked.

“Not yet,” Mister Emile said. “It was a surprise gift. So Logan gets to tell them the good news.”

“They’ll be ecstatic,” Roman said. “Be prepared for a lot of shrieking and yelling.”

Logan just laughed.

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CLASS OVERVIEW: FAIRIES

An in-depth look at Fairies and Fairy culture.

Anti-Fairy Class Overview || Pixie Class Overview || Refract Class Overview

WHAT IS A FAIRY?

Small, whimsical spirits capable of flight, teleportation, and other magic

Tricksters in the ancient days; now restricted by Da Rules

As a society, they tend towards the INFJ personality stereotype- Altruistic, passionate, sensitive, and perfectionistic

Most subspecies have insect wings, although a few do not

Average lifespan: 1,000,000 years; can live ~125,000 years longer

TAXONOMY

Kingdom: Fantastica

Phylum: Ljósálfar

Class: Ellyllon

Order: Tylwyth Teg

Family: Fae

Genus: Faedivus

Species: Fairy

Fairies and Pixies are collectively known as Seelie Courters, or members of the Seelie Court (as opposed to Anti-Fairies and Fairy Refracts, known collectively as Unseelie Courters, or members of the Unseelie Court).

In the past and among Alien races, Fairies have also been known as Domestic Fae, Elector counterparts, the Sluagh, the Summer Court, and the People of the Shining Throne.

SPECIES OF FAIRY

Read about Fae subspecies HERE.

BASICS

Body Type: Usually tall; allows for two sets of wings

Body Heat: Hot; ectothermic and can’t thermoregulate

Body Notes: Oily skin; they sweat a lot and feel sticky to the touch

Chromosomes: 108

Sex Chromosomes: Male - ZZ; Female - ZW

Teeth: Fall out and regrow ten times before the permanent set

Average Height: 3′6″ (≤ 3′0″ is short for fae; ≥ 3′8″ is tall)

Average Weight: 5 - 8 pounds (4 is underweight, 10 is overweight)

IDENTITY 

Honesty and Tolerance - “Be true to yourself as long as you don’t disrupt the system. Never give up because the only real losers are those who quit.”

Traits Seen as Most Desirable: Courage and Honor

Traits Seen as Most Shameful: Cowardice and Deceit

Stereotype: Physically strong, rule-obsessed, immature adrenaline junkies who aren’t that bright and will challenge you to death combat sooner or later

Known For: Their caste system, the gyne/drone culture, maintaining all TV channels and publishing companies, wrestling to the death, overseeing trade routes, running most of the merchant ships, and power-playing the universe

HISTORY

The most commonly accepted version of history among Fairies is that Primary, Anti-Fairy, and Refract counterparts were once a single united being known as an ao, of the Aos Sí people. They had furry bodies, six arms like an insect, bat-like ears, and colorful feathers. They were hermaphrodite, so either sexual partner was capable of becoming pregnant. They could perform a type of magic known as core magic.

Modern Fae consider the Aos Sí to have had the intelligence and technology level of cavemen. They’re portrayed in art as having loincloths and bare chests, and are sometimes depicted as centaurs who wielded tridents. Like the Fae of modern times, they’re thought to have been marsupials.

Many Fairies believe that when the Sealing War broke out among several of the ancient races of the universe, the Aos Sí were involved, but the stress of war eventually shattered their minds- and their bodies. When placed under high stress, overwhelmed Aos Sí coped by splitting into three separate beings: One insect-based, one bat-based, and one bird-based. Eventually, these three counterparts developed into the Fairies, Anti-Fairies, and Refracts we know today. Daoist Fairies believe that three counterparts naturally long to reunite into a single being, and will indeed become one in the afterlife (a form is known as the Daoine Sìth form, which resembles the Aos Si body type but is thought to be a more sentient creature).

Another theory, less common among Fairies than the splitting theory, is the theory of Domestic Fae. This theory suggests that modern Fairies evolved from the Aos Sí, and that Anti-Fairies and Refracts evolved from the smoke and mist (respectively) that mixed with leftover Aos Sí magic until they took on solid form. 

This theory suggests that Fairies settled down and learned to farm, thus earning them the nickname Domestic Fae. Sentient conglomerations of smoke latched onto them emotionally and took on animal forms, acting as spirit guides for generations until they eventually began adopting the physical appearance of the Fairy they’d bonded with. These smoky forms were known as Solitary Fae. Solitary Fae acted as guides and protectors to the Domestic Fae, and most Anti-Fairies would be offended if you referred to them as pets. The sentient conglomerations of mist gathered together in “flocks” and were known as Trooping Fae. 

Those who hold Daoist beliefs favor the former interpretation of history, whereas those who hold Zodii beliefs favor the latter. Either way, both sides agree that their ancestors were mischievous troublemakers until Da Rules came along, and that eventually, their people settled in the cloudlands around Planet Earth and have thrived ever since.

LIFE CYCLE

Nymph: Babies are born as “shapes.” These shapes are actually a layer of chitin that helps protect the soft baby as they adjust to the world and their ability to fly and use magic. They shed it about the time they wean; around a year on average (Poof and Foop are a special case due to the freezing of the timestream, because Poof only aged while away from Earth). During their Terrible Twos, they become selfish, crude, and destructive. Nymphs are called nymphs until age 50.

Juvenile: The juvenile stage of the life cycle begins at age 50. Fairy children develop rapidly before their mindset stabilizes to the equivalent of a human ten-year-old. They remain mentally 10-15 throughout most of their juvenile life, developing gradually. Juveniles undergo twelve wing moults before moulting into their adult wings (and thus undergoing puberty) sometime between the ages of 140,000 - 180,000. Those who come into their adult wings earlier are generally less emotionally stable than those who come into them later.

Adult: Regardless of when they get their adult wings, a Fairy is not considered a legal adult until they reach age of majority at 200,000 (Mentally 18). In this stage, a Fairy is in the prime of their life. Their magic is very powerful, and their brain functions at an adult level. Adults can marry without parental consent, legally purchase sugar and soda, and vote. They undergo twelve wing moults before moulting into the senescent stage of the life cycle.

Senescent: The senescent stage is characterized by a final growth spurt, the graying of hair, difficulty channeling magic, wrinkled faces, and longer wings. These wings are the last the Fairy will ever have; once they wear out, they’re gone for good. Gyne freckles pale against the skin, and pheromones gradually weaken. The immune system also weakens during this time of life; this is the only stage of the life cycle where a Fairy can die from illness.

HOW FAIRIES BREATHE

Hosting counterparts breathe magic from the energy field around them. They absorb it through their pores, and it runs through their veins until it reaches the life-giving organ in their head (the core), which filters the magic and runs it out to the rest of their body. After magic is filtered, it reaches one’s counterparts for the first time; hosts breathe on behalf of their counterparts.

Hosts are connected to the energy field through “magic lines” or “breathing lines,” which are actually part of the karmic weave and invisible to the naked eye. They’re constructs of magical energy. Lines are bestowed by the father after birth (with occasional exceptions; for example, Poof received his breathing lines from H.P. during the “Open Your Eyes” Prompt, and “breathes like a pixie” as a result). These lines are removed from the donor’s core and braided into the infant’s core. A newborn who does not receive lines soon after birth will asphyxiate and die. A Fairy grows a new line about every 10,000 years, so you could count their lines and estimate how old they are in human terms (exception being for those who’ve given their lines away in the past).

Once a Fairy body has become adjusted to breathing with many lines, they require a high amount of lines to breathe easily. For example, Longwood has asthma due to giving away six of his breathing lines to a pair of newborn twins. He’ll recover when he’s older and has more lines, but for now, he has asthma.

When a Fairy is aroused (either sexually or by overindulging on sugar), they fall into a drunken state known as being “tingle-fritzy.” In this state, their lines “fritz” in and out of contact with the energy field, drastically impacting the stability of their magic. Tingle-fritzy Fairies cannot maintain their magic for long. They soon lose their ability to fly, and cannot hold a shapeshifted form for longer than a minute at most. In my ‘fic Baby, You’re a Rich Man, we also witnessed H.P.’s and Sanderson’s lines fritzing during a storm. Fairies don’t like being near lightning because it zings down their lines and jolts them. It’s also worth noting that the Big Wand plays a role in a Fairy’s ability to breathe by filtering raw and polluted magic from the energy field. When the Big Wand shuts down, Fairies lose their access to filtered magic.

The breathing system is a bit complicated, but it’s useful from a story standpoint because it places limits on Fairy magic and makes death an actual daily risk for these practically invincible magical beings. Another reason for creating this breathing system was to avoid shapeshifting during intimate moments... I really didn’t want age to be flexible during intimacy, because that’s a messy subject. It also prevents our three Fae races from crossbreeding, which has been an interesting concept to explore. Technically you can still shapeshift during intimate moments if you’re not aroused, but that doesn’t happen often.

HEALING AND HEALTH

Fairies are resilient creatures built to last for hundreds of thousands of years. In their prime (Juvenile stage through adulthood), they can get sick, but won’t die from viruses or disease. Part of the reason for this is, of course, magic. The other part is purely because they’re flying creatures. The extra energy required to fly literally boosts their immune response too.

A Fairy’s life-sustaining organ, the core, is kept in their head. The core does not normally pump and beat like a heart does, but instead “wafts” magic through the body like the scent of a candle. Sometimes characters I write acknowledge that their core is beating. It only beats when it’s necessary to push a burst of magic through the body (such as when aroused or injured). Technically, fae don’t have blood- they have liquid magic that “hovers” around set points in their bodies. I use the term “blood” for reader convenience.

Magic resists magic. A Fairy who gets stabbed with a magical blade will feel no pain; the blade will pass through the skin very easily, and although the Fairy can feel it, it doesn’t hurt and won’t damage the body. The wound will seal within seconds after the blade is removed.

Fairies naturally heal quickly; however, large wounds will only heal with time and sleep. Cuts in a wing made by an unenchanted blade can’t be healed, and those caused by a magic-touched weapon will heal only if one sleeps while holding their wand or something, since it requires that much magic and rest to repair the damage.

WING ANATOMY

As a reader of my fanfics, you’ll want to know what costas are. The common fairy subspecies has a tradition of cutting notches into the costas of each other’s wings, since their subspecies mates for life. Different patterns have different meanings. Cutting their costas causes small gashes to appear in the wings of their counterparts. The notches remain even when wings moult.

Fairy wings are much smaller than they should be for their body weight; they are unable to fly if their access to magic from the energy field is cut off. Their clothing is specially designed to fit around their wings. Fairies fold back their wings and slide them through the slits in their shirts (Do note that some subspecies, like common fairies, can’t fold their wings directly backwards, only swivel them up and down). Many dress themselves with magic because it’s easier to simply wave a wand.

Between the wings is a bumpy, perforated patch of skin known as the dorsal trachea. A Fairy doesn’t technically breathe from that area since they breathe magic from the energy field, but that area helps them cool down and move their wings. Because there are literal gaps there, that patch of skin fills with water if a Fairy is submerged. Fairies can’t drown while they remain in contact with the energy field (they have no lungs and breathe magic, after all), but they sink quickly. If they lose contact with the energy field, they’ll asphyxiate.

Only the common fairy subspecies can fly backwards. All other Fairies have to land on the ground if they intend to back up. The common fairy subspecies can swivel each wing independently. Most Fairies (including crossbreeds) cannot.

MINDSETS

Gyne: A male Seelie Courter with many freckles, especially common in eusocial Fairy species. A gyne can be identified by his facial spots and large size. Gynes produce more powerful pheromones than kabouters. Gynes are known to exhibit more natural insect behaviors than their kabouter peers; they are territorial, and biologically predisposed to fight (and kill) one another. Gynes gather retinues of drones, whom they are expected to care for. Only dominant gynes can reproduce, as subordinate gynes are suppressed and infertile until they take the role of dominant gyne. Gynes can produce kabouter daughters, but not kabouter sons; only gyne or drone sons.

Kabouter: Neither a gyne nor a drone, and they are more common than both. The pheromones they produce are less powerful than those of gynes, but more powerful than those of drones. Kabouters function more like humans than like insects; they tend to be less ingrained in any social traditions that can be traced back to insect biology. When social change occurs, it’s usually because a kabouter stood up. Kabouters can only produce gyne or kabouter offspring. All female and most male Fairies are kabouters.

Drone: A male Seelie Courter who is drawn to a gyne’s pheromones, similar to a retinue of worker bees who follow the queen around the hive all day. Drones who are deprived of regular exposure to dominant pheromones will fall into depressive slumps. Widely considered to be natural-born servants, they frequently get caught in the crossfire of extremists who believe they should remain silent in public and extremists who believe they’ve been enslaved and should fight the world. Technically you “can’t” tell the difference between a drone and kabouter just by looking at them, but drones are stereotyped as having narrower hips, more submissive personalities, and more “feminine” mannerisms compared to other males. They also produce weaker pheromones. Seeing a small male Seelie Courter accompanying a gyne is generally a tip-off that the small male is a drone. Drones can produce kabouter daughters, but only gyne or drone sons.

PHEROMONES AND PREENING

All Fairies, male and female, young and old, produce pheromones from glands on their neck. Gyne pheromones are the most powerful, followed by kabouter pheromones and lastly drone pheromones. Fairies are scent-based creatures, and obtain important information about an individual (such as species, mood, age, dominance, strength, and sex) from the pheromones they produce.

Pheromones are not a form of mind control, but they do influence other Fairies. Confident Fairies produce more dominant pheromones. Fairies naturally submit to those more dominant than they. If two dominant Fairies clash, one of them will either have to back down or challenge the other. It’s possible for females to produce more dominant pheromones than male kabouters, but only rarely do they produce more dominant pheromones than gynes. Cupid’s mother, Venus Eros, is an example of a kabouter who does. Wanda produces more dominant pheromones than Cosmo, but not more dominant than her son Poof, who is a gyne (albeit a submissive one) after he hits puberty.

Pheromones can be exchanged through a ceremony known as “preening” (when it’s calm and intimate) or “giving dominance licks” (when deliberately putting someone in their place). Dominance licks are licked on a subordinate’s face, and subordinate licks are licked on a superior’s neck. Preening is considered a form of emotional, nonsexual intimacy on level of importance with sexual intimacy, as it involves a similar sense of closeness and trust. Gynes and drones typically view one another as intimate partners, and often become jealous at the idea of their partner cheating on them with another gyne or drone.

Preening involves a dominant and subordinate partner, and because Fairies communicate largely through scent, its main purpose is to exchange pheromones via licks to ensure both parties are clear on which one is which. Times this is useful include meeting with important political figures, arriving as a guest to someone’s home, or sorting out the pecking order among roommates. Dominant Fairies don’t always have to fight one another- fights only break out if one of them refuses to submit to the other. If one party willingly submits to the other, there won’t be a problem. Preening allows them to make that distinction clear, because it literally triggers a pheromone response in the other party: A dominant Fairy can use his pheromones to suppress another, temporarily shifting another dominant Fairy into a subordinate one unless the subordinate directly challenges him, or until the pheromones wear off a few hours or days later (The more dominant you are, the longer your pheromones last; H.P. is widely accepted as the most consistently dominant gyne in the cloudlands and his pheromones would last much longer on someone than Poof’s would).

Most preening is known as “shallow preening,” which means the act is friendly but formal, and not an intimate ritual between close friends. You aren’t expected to shower beforehand, though most Fairies prefer to rinse their faces with warm water (not soap) before beginning. Shallow preening is purely for greetings, expressing dominance, and determining the pecking order of a group. Licks are usually exchanged while standing and the act takes only a few minutes if everyone complies and no one makes a fuss. Everyone accepts shallow preening as a formality and not intimacy, even as views towards preening have changed; it’s considered symbolic and stands in for an old time-consuming tradition. Deep preening is the most effective way to spread your pheromones over a single individual and have them last a long time. Most gynes shallow preen with their drones and see deep preening as an outdated custom no one needs anymore. Some gynes deep preen with their alpha drone, but shallow preen with the rest. Gynes almost never deep preen with other gynes; it’s very respectful to do so, but most gynes don’t like letting another gyne’s mouth that close to their throat for long periods of time, just in case the temptation to attack becomes too strong.

Deep preening is the aspect of preening commonly seen nowadays as something private and intimate. Before the War of the Sunset Divide, deep preening was the norm (including in public) and shallow preening was viewed as disrespectful. However, deep preening became difficult to perform in barracks, so shallow preening grew in popularity. These days, deep preening is usually performed between political figures for ceremonial reasons. It is more intense than shallow preening; a full body and hair wash is expected beforehand and having a clean-shaven face is practically a requirement. Traditionally both parties dress in special preening clothing (usually silk pajamas or robes). The ritual most often begins with sitting beside one another before gradually transitioning to lying down with the subordinate partner kneeling above the dominant one (usually with the dominant one’s head propped on a firm cushion).

A retinue is a group of drones who tend to a gyne’s needs, often by reducing stress levels with massages and manicures. The alpha drone leads the retinue group (usually 3 or 4 drones) and runs things smoothly so the gyne can relax. Drones are exposed to a gyne’s pheromones simply by being nearby and interacting with him, so deep preening isn’t required. Some gynes may choose to follow a retinue session by deep preening all drones (tradition in older days) while others may dismiss the others and deep preen only the alpha (common) and some gynes may not deep preen at all (also common).

Preening is a very common aspect of Fairy culture, but views towards it have shifted over time. Once, it could be done in public without anyone batting an eye. However, as the ceremony became viewed as intimate, it gradually became more private. During Cosmo and Wanda’s generation, preening is often viewed as intimacy that carries sexual connotations, and it’s quietly judged (especially when the preening pair are closely related). People question how a gyne could feel okay preening with a drone when he’s married to someone else- doesn’t he feel guilty, like he’s cheating? In Poof and Foop’s generation, preening is viewed as natural and acceptable, but you might face occasional smirks, giggles, and jokes about who you’re attracted to, and preening is viewed as an activity with arousal and enjoyment as its main goal. Gynes of the younger generation are stereotyped as being more casual, experimental, and less interested in committed partnerships.

It’s important that the subordinate partner be the one to make all position changes and major movements; preening is a ritual of subordinate figures humbly offering themselves to dominant figures, not dominant figures holding subordinate figures down and forcing them to submit. Deep preening is an emotionally intimate ritual that involves a lot of trust and vulnerability on both sides. Since he’s older than most fae and was raised with traditional Fairy values, H.P. considers deep preening to be more appropriate than cheap corner-cutting shallow preening, so it’s his default (and is thus the default of Pixie culture). Due to the sheer amount of drones in Pixie World, shallow preening is a necessity for the sake of time, but Pixies hold great respect for deep preening and would never mock it the way some Fairies do.

Anti-Fairies didn’t have political power until after the War of the Sunset Divide; once they began interacting with ambassadors and the Fairy Council, high-ranking figures stopped preening during meetings. This contributed to the idea that preening should be a private affair. H.P. is the only political figure who has deep preened with (or even shallow preened with) an Anti-Fairy- he has deep preened with both Anti-Bryndin and Anti-Cosmo and his successors will presumably continue this tradition of preening despite borders; this has won Pixies considerable favor with Anti-Fairies.

In general, damsels participate in shallow preening but not in deep preening culture. They potentially could, and it’s more acceptable in some areas of the cloudlands than others, but they might receive the same startled glance someone might give an extremely buff bodybuilder: “Oh. Okay then.” Gynes and drones are always born male, so although Fairy World shows few gender biases, preening is certainly a gender-biased thing. Damsels are not educated in preening signals with the intensity that drakes are, so unless they teach themselves, they probably know few of the signs. It’s widely accepted that drakes feel a natural urge to preen, but damsels don’t.

THIS post depicts the twenty-four official preening signals and their meanings. You may also be interested in the full transcript of the Cosmo Waterberry interview, wherein he discussed his life as a drone and his views of preening with a gyne who has a wife and kids, which can be found HERE.

PROGRESSION OF FAIRY SOCIETY

(You may be interested in “7 Billion Years In Brief” HERE)

Past: Eons ago, Cupid’s ancestors designed the social ladder (HERE) that has since resulted in a caste system among the Fairies. There are over 30 recognized Fairy subspecies, and those lower in rank have historically been expected to defer to those above them. Those higher in rank tend to inherit more, and the lowest may even face laws that prevent them from receiving services and benefits that their peers do, in addition to facing social discrimination.

Additionally, the traditional family structure found throughout Fairy World was not always the most common lifestyle. Once upon a time, the traditional structure was a Fairy, Anti-Fairy, and Refract counterpart living together beneath the same roof, raising their respective offspring together. Sexual relationships were viewed as inferior to the tender relationship of three counterparts, who were widely believed to unite into a single being in the afterlife. Even if one of the counterparts married someone, husbands and wives rarely lived together, and instead lived with their own counterparts. My ‘fic Acacia Arcadia will look at this time period in more detail.

The “trio” lifestyle fell apart long before H.P.’s grandparents were born, however. Gradually, living with and being affectionate with your counterparts became viewed as incestuous, rather than a familial expression of love. The Refracted retreated to the High Kingdom, leaving Fairies and Anti-Fairies to mingle in Fairy World. In those days, Anti-Fairy World did not exist. The cloudlands flourished beneath a united purple sky A few Anti-Fairies lived on with their Fairy counterparts (sometimes treated as cousins, sometimes treated as servants). Other Anti-Fairies simply lived in their own homes with immediate family members. Anti-Fairy colonies began roaming the cloudlands. Fairy / Anti-Fairy romantic partnerships were frowned upon. Notably, however, Anti-Cosmo’s maternal grandmother, Anti-Miranda, had a “civil fairy partner” whom she lived and shared magic with regularly.

Present: The social ladder traditions held through H.P.’s youth, but began to crumble by the time Cosmo and Wanda’s generation came along. In Poof’s and Foop’s generation, society is actively trying to discourage the system. In their younger years, this is done mainly in subtle ways, such as by integrating more classrooms at school, as well as teaching tolerance and ally behavior. You wouldn’t see protest marches about this sort of thing until their adolescence.

When H.P. was a baby, the War of the Sunset Divide was in full swing. The war ended when he was 31, with the literal tearing apart of the sky. The cloudlands divided into the Sunrise Skies and the Sunset Skies, which quickly became known as Fairy World and Anti-Fairy World. Anti-Fairies were effectively driven out of Fairy World; Anti-Cosmo’s paternal grandfather Anti-Gonzo helped Sunrise refugees settle beneath the Sunset Skies. 

Anti-Cosmo’s generation grew up divided from Fairy World (physically- a large wall called the Barrier now divided the two worlds). 90,000 years pre-series, the War of the Angels (the war from “Balance of Flour”) ended in a truce. The Barrier came down, though the skies retained their divided coloring. Every year since, Fairies and Anti-Fairies have competed in an annual bake-off for the rights to human godchildren. In present day, Anti-Fairies are legally allowed to complete godparent certification courses, and a few might even act as godparents to Alien races, but Anti-Fairies cannot be assigned to human godkids even if they are properly certified.

The Barrier went up again a few centuries prior “That Old Black Magic” and came down again just after “When Nerds Collide.”

Future: While Poof’s and Foop’s generation are growing up, society is still cautious but overall more accepting of Anti-Fairies. With the Barrier down, Fairies and Anti-Fairies can travel freely between their worlds (although more Anti-Fairies take up residence in Fairy World than vis versa). Businesses owned by Anti-Fairies begin springing up in Fairy World, and although discrimination and microaggressions still occur, relations gradually improve.

In the Autumn of the Tempting River, not long after the “All I Ever Wanted” Prompt, a large chunk of Fae youth (Fairies and Anti-Fairies alike) break away from the rest of Fairy society. There is a euphoric counterculture period where many Fae youth experiment with cross-Court relations, as well as various sugar-based drugs. This is the revival of the tradition of counterparts living beneath the same roof (though many people consider these relations inherently sexual as opposed to the more familial way they were viewed in days long gone). My ‘fic Hawthorn Haven will look at this time period in more detail.

Eventually, this counterculture craze dies down. Fairy/Anti-Fairy marriages are legalized (though sometimes judged). Anti-Fairies earn the right to human godkids. The mystery of why some Fairy children develop into gynes is cracked (before this, it was just assumed gynes were born gynes but didn’t show freckles until after moulting from their exoskeletons). Society goes crazy, and many discussions about the ethics of choosing whether or not your kid will be a gyne are had. Additionally, we see the rise of a new Keeper of Da Rules. My final FOP ‘fic, Devil’s Backbone, will look at this time period in more detail.

By the time Poof’s and Foop’s generation have kids, society is far more accepting and the Fairy caste system is frowned upon. There are accusations of people still believing in the social ladder and expecting to openly practice its ways, but this is considered socially unacceptable by then. The red-flag races are still looked at with suspicion, but for the first time, their marriages are legally upheld.

SOCIAL

Leadership: Fairy World is divided into four Regions, and Anti-Fairy World into three. Each is represented on the Fairy Council by an elected Robe. When Robe elections roll around, each Fairy casts their vote for the person who will lead the Region where their permanent address is; Cosmo and Wanda vote for the Purple Robe, and Juandissimo votes for the Green. 

It’s worth noting that any Fae can campaign for the Robe position of the Region where their permanent address is registered (Fae are registered to just one permanent address). So, it’s possible for an Anti-Fairy to become a Robe for one of the Fairy World Regions post-“When Nerds Collide” and vis versa, though they probably wouldn’t win.

The Fairy Elder and the Keeper of Da Rules are also important figures to mention. The Fairy Elder is a figurehead who holds no political power, and the Keeper of Da Rules, well, keeps Da Rules.

Honoraries: Drk. (Males); Dm. (Females); Mr. (Gynes and drones who specifically ask to be referred to as Mr.)

Gynes usually refer to one another by surname, usually without an honorary; it’s not good manners to address one another by first name. If a gyne speaks another gyne’s first name, the surname should follow it.

Greetings: Fairies shake with their left hand. It’s considered highly inappropriate to shake with the right, unless you intimately trust that person. The reason for this custom is because the right hand is the most sensitive place on a Seelie Courter’s body, and the palm is the “organ” that allows them to channel magic. If the right palm is damaged, the Fairy can’t do magic or fly until it heals, which can take years. The custom also traces its origin to Celtic folklore regarding King Nuada and his silver hand.

It’s expected that those more dominant in the social order will be the first greeted by newcomers. First, anyone with a legal position of authority should be greeted. This is followed by greeting any Refracts. Then, all gynes are greeted, beginning with the most dominant. Only then does the racial social ladder kick in; under Waterberry v. Reddinski, both kabouters and drones are greeted according to their racial rank, and drones are not “saved for last.” So, when Cosmo and Wanda arrive at the Carl Poofypants dorms to visit Poof, the proper order to say hi to him and his roommates is Foop > Finley > Poof > Sammy, even though Poof is their son.

If a gyne is clearly accompanied by a retinue drone, the appropriate greeting is a simple “Nice to meet you,” or “Hello.” Saying, “And this must be your retinue,” would not be appropriate. Under Canterbury v. Oakwing, if you suspect someone of being a drone, you aren’t supposed to out them, and are supposed to treat them the way you would treat a kabouter.

If you were arriving in a meeting room with Jorgen, Anti-Cosmo, Anti-Wanda H.P., Anti-Sanderson, and Sanderson, you would greet them in that order.

Groups: Fairies are social creatures, but they do not form colonies or flocks the way Unseelie Courters do. Rather, they tend to form close-knit friend and family groups. Fairies know and care for their neighbors intimately. They’re frequently involved in one another’s lives, but they reside in separate houses and don’t actively identify themselves as belonging to a group. Fairies are also known for name dropping and knowing everyone’s friend of a friend, even if it’s just from a conversation the two of you had a dozen years ago.

Friendships: Fairies tend to be trusting, and easily make friends with fellow Fairies. They consider Pixies to be closed-off and overly suspicious. One stereotype in Fairy society is that young Fairies, if left unattended by their parents, will befriend Anti-Fairies who will manipulate and then betray them. Although Fairy society tries to reject Anti-Fairies, and although Fairies often get together in groups and agree that befriending Anti-Fairies is bad, it’s common for a Fairy to befriend an Anti-Fairy “who’s different.” They won’t mention said friend to their Fairy friends out of fear of scorn, but many Fairies do actually befriend Anti-Fairies and even maintain lasting friendships throughout their lives.

Most of the time, if a Fairy befriends you, they will quickly trust you completely. Fairies do not normally anticipate someone to fake friendship for personal gain, and betrayal comes as a shock for them every time. Fairies who have befriended one another rarely grow apart; they have long lifespans and do not expect to see each other all the time. In most cases, if you decide to break off a friendship with a Fairy, you have to be explicitly clear to them; the stereotype is that they have absolutely no idea you are no longer friends unless you tell them you're ending it. Even then, they will expect the two of you to make-up eventually. Compare this to H.P. (who was raised as a fairy) repeatedly treating Anti-Cosmo as a friend despite their many conflicts and break-ups. Contrast this with Anti-Fairy society, where it is expected that feelings of friendship will be renewed regularly through sociosexual intimacy (and that friendships that aren’t renewed regularly are fated to fade away).

Expectations: Fairies are a casual people as far as the concept of meeting up with other Fairies goes. It’s not uncommon for a job interviewer to arrive late and in his pajamas, or to conduct the interview at the house of the potential new employee. It usually doesn’t take much to impress a Fairy, but if you dare break their trust just once, you’re going to have to work your wings off to earn it back. Fairy society anticipates honesty.

Rules are major in Fairy World. The idea that someone would break the rules or Da Rules “to do the right thing” is next to unheard of (or at least not agreed with). To Fairies, breaking rules almost always equates to being bad. Rules exist to make things work the best. If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.

Fairy society can be summed up in a simple phrase: The higher you are on the social ladder, the better your standing and the better your opportunities and your life. Crossbreeds themselves normally aren’t considered lesser than full-bloods, but Fairies are known for their social ladder, and sometimes crossbreeds can indirectly suffer as a result of it based on their crown type.

Fairy culture urges its people to never refuse a challenge (at least from an equal, or near-equal). As a result, many Fairies have a difficult time swallowing their pride. Their society favors physical and magical strength as a way of proving your power, and many Fairies are distrustful of those with high education, fearing such people are selfish and will take advantage of them if given half a chance.

Intimacy and Partnership: Fairies are famous for selecting a single easily-accessible "affection location” they’ll use for expressing affection for many millennia at a time (Everything from simple snuggles to movie nights to make-out sessions to sharing magic to mating itself). This location (called a yidreamu in the traditional Fairy language) can be the sleeping bedroom, though some Fairies prefer to keep affection rooms and sleeping bedrooms separate. The yidreamu is decorated elaborately over the years; decorations vary according to individual preference, but water features like tabletop fountains or groves with large ponds are very common (Many insects breed near water, after all).

Anti-Fairies stereotype Fairies as people who are ridiculously stubborn about where they’re willing to be intimate. Like, what’s the point of going on vacation somewhere you know you won’t be in the mood for kissing your spouse, right? Why would you let not being at home stop you from getting snuggly? Fairies are creatures of habit; if you catch two teenagers kissing in the shed behind your house, chances are you’ll be chasing them out of there for centuries to come. Fairies may have poor memories, but when they do form happy memories they tie them strongly to location and wander back over and over.

Affection sites are closely defended; most Fairies are reluctant to move out of a house once they’ve “claimed it,” and if they do leave it then you’ll probably find them wandering back to your neighborhood to stare creepily at the place from across the street. If dozens of Fairies lived in a single building with other Fairies the way Anti-Fairies live in colonies, they would constantly be fighting for control over very few affection sites. I built Mama Cosma’s house in Sims 4 and you can view it (and its simple yidreamu) HERE.

A yidreamu need not always be inside the home. Possible affection site locations outside the house include cabins, houseboats, cars, make-out points in woods or mountains, caves, groves, or dorm rooms at school. It doesn’t have to be a bedroom so long as you have elbow room to snuggle and a bit of privacy. Hotel rooms, cruise ship cabins, distant corners of Anti-Fairy World, and other locations you can’t easily claim are NOT likely places for Fairies to get snuggly; if the site isn’t in a Fairy’s home, it won’t be found far from it.

Due to certain territorial instincts in their insect DNA, Fairies don’t like letting non-mates into their affection sites. Even grown Fairies get flustered if their child or (dust forbid) their parents get a peek of their “love nest.” Again, Fairies almost always tie their memories to location. Finding out what someone’s claimed affection territory looks like, even if the room is empty when you see it, is the social equivalent of actually catching them in the act. Embarrassment all around. It’s extremely rude to wander a Fairy’s house in search of it.

As a whole, Fairies aren’t as promiscuous as Anti-Fairies (though courtship practices differ across subspecies); common fairies are strictly lifetime monogamous to the point that serial monogamy is looked upon with horror and disgust. The general expectation is that mating is saved for the Year of Promise and then marriage. Poof’s generation tend to experiment more than their predecessors, though it would seem most favor mating only with a committed long-term partner. Passionate kisses and sharing magic make up the majority of sensual activities among Fairy youth.

See also, Courtship and Marriage (Under “Customs”).

Power Dynamics: Political Rank (if applicable) > Pheromone Strength > Subspecies > Family’s Status > Physical Strength > Magical Strength > Age

Click HERE to see a visual of the Fae hierarchy. Click HERE to read about the Fairy aristocracy.

Strength and dominance are crucial aspects of Fairy culture- if you’re the most dominant one of the group, you get to make the decisions. Discussions can be had in the group, but ultimately it’s the dominant figure who determines what the final result will be. Confidence influences pheromones, which in turn influences how others react. Gynes tend to be the most dominant ones in the area, drones the most submissive, with kabouters in between. However, kabouters who go out there acting dominant might trigger a submissive reaction from a gyne, if they’re really that confident.

The more drones a gyne has under his wing, the more respected his dominant authority is. It’s considered difficult to satisfy four drones for longer than a few years, so any gyne who maintains four, five, or more for a long time is considered powerful. Gynes with no drones are often looked down upon.

Fairy society praises those who are strong and capable of looking after themselves. Protecting the vulnerable (like the very young or the physically unable) is seen as noble. If you’re physically capable protecting your loved ones but choose not to stand up for them, that’s seen as shameful. Few things are more shameful than abandoning someone who relies on you to save your own skin.

Being born into the right family can give you a significant boost in life. Fairies believe strongly in kinship ties (See “soul carriages” under Rituals) and believe that in the afterlife, the dead can provide magic (i.e. health and strength) for living family members. As a Fairy, your goal is to bring honor to your family, not shame; your family has built status over generations and you don’t want to be the one to ruin everything.

Gender Dynamics: The Fairy population is massively skewed towards damsels, with 75% of the population born damsels and 25% born drakes. For most of fae history, damsels were doomed to die after mating. Fairies cannot store sperm for future use like many insects can, meaning Fairy drakes could only produce a single child with a single damsel (unless they bore twins or triplets). A drake who did not become pregnant, or who desired more offspring, would have to mate with another damsel. Each fae subspecies tended to live together, so cultural pockets developed. Famously, drakes of the common fairy subspecies refused to take new mates, resulting in a culture of small families and lifetime monogamy. Other family structures were also common, though Fairies consider their customs less extreme than the lives of Anti-Fairies.

Eventually, the Eros family created magical injections (arrows) that could provide a dame with a burst of healing magic shortly before, during, or just after mating. Damsels no longer die after mating, but Fairy biology still produces more damsels than drakes. As a result, damsels do not die off quickly and the current gender ratio is rather skewed.

There is little noticeable sexism among Fairies. Damsels were never viewed as meek homemakers or fragile childbearers in their culture (tasks that were instead delegated to drones and husbands respectively, and husbands were often powerful dominant drakes). With both males and females viewed as strong in a society that fawns over those with enough strength, sexism is limited. It’s always been socially acceptable for damsels to wear pants and drakes to wear dresses. Male homemakers and female breadwinners aren’t considered unusual (and neither is the reverse).

This is not to say gender stereotypes are nonexistent in Fairy culture. For instance, Fairies believe damsels are more likely than drakes to have long hair and wear flashy visible jewelry, but they won’t shun a drake who grows his hair long and wears earrings (Interestingly, drakes are stereotyped as more likely to wear bracelets due to gyne/drone history requiring bracelets). Some gender stereotypes do exist in Fairy culture, but males and females are both seen as capable of strength, intelligence, beauty, desire, magical prowess, and emotional tenderness. Sexism isn’t commonly seen in the workplace or the media; damsels are equally as respected as drakes if they hold high positions, and media portraying drakes as attractive in an attempt to sell product are just as common as advertisements of attractive damsels. Legally, inheritance goes to the firstborn child regardless of whether that child is a damsel or drake.

Refer to the episode “Big Wanda.” Big Daddy disapproved of Wanda “girling up the business” with pink and frilly things, yet had no problem with her taking over the business itself and even bragged about how well she would do as the boss. He found her tastes too feminine for his liking, but unhesitatingly considered her capable of taking over as his heir.

You’re more likely to find trans Fairies than trans Anti-Fairies, Pixies, or Refracts. Fairies strongly believe suppressing their true feelings will negatively affect their magic and health, and that includes staying in the closet (to the point that parents will scold you for not coming out sooner). Some trans Fairies may use shapeshifting magic to stave off gender dysphoria, some might maintain their current bodies, and some may seek alteration magic for more permanent changes.

Rules of Speaking: If you have something of value to contribute to the conversation, you can speak, regardless of whether or not it seems to be your “place” (In other words, feel free to share your thoughts, but the dominant figure of the group will make the final call). Drones do tend to defer to their gynes. If alone they might speak more freely, but when “on duty,” they tend to slip into the background.

When speaking to a dominant gyne who is accompanied by a retinue drone, the appropriate thing to do is pretend the drone isn’t there, the same way you would treat a service dog like a cane or wheelchair rather than a dog to play with. If you did have information you wished to share directly with the drone, then it would be acceptable to address the drone by name to signal the shift in conversation partner, or ask the gyne if he could introduce you to his friend.

Personal Space: Fairy buildings tend to be tall rather than wide like Anti-Fairy buildings, allowing for plenty of room to float, as well as subconscious signs of dominance when it comes to floating height. At social gatherings, Fairies tend to flit around and spend a little time with everyone. They are notably less touchy-feely compared to Anti-Fairies, but more touchy-feely compared to Refracts.

Fairies are the only class of beings who find it acceptable to poof them away from whatever they were doing without warning. Surgery rooms and bathrooms are always built with certain magical conditions preventing an outside person from poofing in or poofing you out, and some Fairies put up defensive wards at night so they can’t be poofed elsewhere in their sleep (Think Mama Cosma waking Big Daddy with a truck before she could poof him away in “Big Wanda”).

Not all Fairies are happy about being poofed without warning, but their culture accepts it as a thing that happens. They’re very good about switching gears if they’re the one poofed (Think Fairy Mason putting his poker game on hold to spend fifteen legal minutes helping Timmy in “Genie Meanie Miney Mo”) and are understanding of their conversation partners if they poof away without warning (though they’ll get antsy if they aren’t back within twenty minutes).

Social Faux Pas: Turning your wand horizontal and holding it out while making eye contact is an obscene gesture. Turning your wand and then snapping it in half is a direct challenge, and will likely lead to a physical fight.

Preening culture has its share of faux pas if licks are signaled incorrectly. While it’s acceptable for non-gynes and non-drones to briefly exchange licks for the purpose of greeting and establishing group hierarchy, it’s not socially acceptable for someone who is neither gyne nor drone to engage in deep preening, unless you’re a high-ranking figure such as an ambassador or head of state. If you hold a high position, it’s expected you’ll engage in deep preening even if you’re neither gyne nor drone.

Fairies keep their mating locations and sleeping locations strictly separate (and you would too if your reproductive system was as messy as an insect’s). Fairies also express nonsexual intimacy in these locations with snuggle sessions. These locations are called “affection sites” or yidreamu in the old Fairy language, and Fairy homes (including “one-bedroom” apartments) always have a yidreamu built off the master bedroom. Peeking in someone’s yidreamu is the social equivalent of walking in on them mating, whether the couple are in there at the time or not.

Relations With Anti-Fairies: Anti-Fairies are typically viewed as chaotic troublemakers, and are looked down upon.

Relations With Pixies: Pixies are typically viewed as boring and potentially untrustworthy, but very efficient at organizing things. Pixies are famous for siding with either Fairies or Anti-Fairies depending on what benefits them most at the time; they fought alongside the Fairies but later switched to the Anti-Fairies’ side during the War of the Angels. However, Pixies sided with the Fairies against the Anti-Fairies during the May Blossom War, prompting Fairies to see Pixies in a neutral/good light again and increasing Pixie/Anti-Fairy tensions (Read more about Fae wars HERE). Generally, Fairies consider pixies a wishy-washy people.

Relations With The Refracted: Refracts are typically viewed as priests and priestesses with high status, and are greatly admired.

Relations With Alien Races: The cloudlands are on good or neutral terms with most of the Alien races in the known universe. Every December, they send tribute to the Snobulacs as thanks for fighting on their side in the Sealing War eons ago. Relations with Yugopotamians were once good, as the Yugopotamians contributed to the Cave of Destiny prophecy, but the two races grew apart over the years.

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Art: Fairies are interested in a variety of art, from sculptures and novels to performance art and graffiti. Expressing your emotions and being true to yourself are very important aspects of their culture. Many Fairies do simple tasks (both mundane and magic) with an extra artistic flair just for the fun of it.

In general, cloudland literature is long, whether it’s a nonfiction work or a novel. It’s common to focus on a character’s entire life and relationships with their families (birth families and the families they start). Fairy stories focus on the main character’s external effect upon the world and relations with others; doing good deeds and following rules even if you don’t want to is a common theme.

Art is an activity everyone is encouraged to join in. Creating a painting is seen as a way of expressing your soul. Some Fairies donate their work for public display, but demanding payment for “an easy task” is considered rude. There are many buildings in Fairy World, and a nice art piece can accent a room in a way a book can’t. If you donate an art piece of yours to a business, they’ll probably take it and hang it up if they feel the emotions behind the piece are powerful (and especially if emotions relate to how a business wants their customers to feel).

But don’t expect to profit unless your painting truly stands out in a unique way. Most everyone in Fairy society can create decent visual art with the wave of a wand (Quality can vary, but since visual art is encouraged in children from a young age, it’s something many are skilled in). You may have created a beautiful landscape or a portrait of a neighbor’s face, but it won’t make you money. Creativity... Now, that’s a valuable point to capitalize on. Don’t sell an exact copy of a landscape that anyone can poof over to look at and then poof up a painting of. Instead, depict the world in new and interesting ways. Fairies are all about changing the world- if you want to profit as an artist, show off magical chaos in a safe way.

Of course, the above describes the way art is valued in Fairy society. Stereotypically, Anti-Fairies value art more. Anti-Fairies are familiar with the concept of purchasing art- however, they tend to value depictions of the world as it is, and abstract changes are frowned upon. Know your audience if you intend to be an artist. That’s crucial.

Calendar: The Fairy calendar measures auroras (times the Aurora Fairyalis has occurred). Aurora 0 marks the year it’s believed Kahnii the Thoughtful split out of Aos Sí form. According to the Fairy calendar, H.P. was born in Aurora 7868, Wanda in Aurora 7938, Cosmo in Aurora 7940, and Poof in Aurora 8017. Click HERE to read about Fae Celebrations.

Child-Rearing: Fairy relationship traditions vary according to the expectations of the Fairy social ladder; some subspecies are expected to rotate between sexual partners frequently while others are expected to commit for life. Varying from your species’ archetypal family structure will result in gossip among your neighbors. The caste system is firmly rooted in Fairy culture and beliefs are not easily shaken.

In Fairy society, raising children is viewed as a fun pastime to look into when you’re older rather than something typically engaged in by those in their “20s” or “early 30s”. 400,000 (35) is viewed as a reasonable time to have the first kid, though some wait even later. In the past, when estates were more common than small houses, waiting later in life to have children worked well. The estate generally went to the firstborn (unless they married another firstborn who had an estate to their name, in which case the estate was passed to the next eldest child instead, or the firstborn was a drone, in which case the estate usually went to the eldest non-drone sibling).

The firstborn would live elsewhere on the property with their spouse and offspring (if applicable) while awaiting their parents’ passing. If parents had kids while young, their child would possess a small corner of the property, raise their own kids and potentially grandkids in a cramped space, and their child would be subordinate instead of dominant. Conflict was much more likely in this scenario, and could result in the restless child challenging a parent for the property (particularly if the child was a gyne). Thus, having kids later helps the transition go more smoothly. You get lots of older parents in Fairy World, which also results in smaller families of one or two kids. Having three kids with none being twins or triplets is very unusual and gossip about the parents’ love lives might spread at parties. Three kids is considered a large family. Four is surprising, five shocking, and six almost unheard of.

Fairies typically live in family units, with the most common structure being two parents raising two children who are many millennia apart in age. Childcare is more intense during the first five years of life while the baby is most vulnerable. Once the baby becomes effectively immortal, childcare is more relaxed. Helicopter parents are rare since even young Fairy children can use enough magic to take care of themselves. The biggest concern is a baby falling out of the clouds and plummeting far below, but if you can trust your kid to fly safely and poof home when they feel uncomfortable, raising children is a low-stress activity. When common fairy babies were illegal, many parents feared someone would kidnap their child to raise it for their own.

Generally, it’s rare for gynes to find partners and reproduce until they've claimed at least one drone (one being below average, two average, three above, and four signalling high dominance). Most Fairies don’t want to marry a submissive gyne, and would prefer a dominant one who seems to have a good handle on his life and will likely be around for many years (and will bear strong, healthy children too). Normally, gynes father more children than kabouters; large families are expected in a gyne-headed household. Some gynes prefer to have a strong gyne son take over after him while others prefer raising daughters to be strong damsels who won’t usurp them early.

While having many drones may be ideal for some (either drones who can support the father or support their gyne brother), having only drones suggests weak genetics and is seen as shameful. Social pressure prompts gynes to continue reproducing until they have a “real” heir- either a daughter or a gyne son. Until the Waterberry v. Reddinski case came into being while Cosmo and Wanda were in middle school, drones (even firstborn drones) were automatically passed over when it came to inheritance unless a late parent’s will explicitly outlined what his drone offspring should receive. Waterberry ensured inheritance always went to the firstborn, even if the firstborn was a drone. Sadly, while the letter of the law may be followed - the firstborn drone receiving his inheritance - his inheritance generally falls into the hands of whichever gyne he’s in the service of at the time. Fairy society has a history of eliminating any drones born before a gyne’s desired successor, and the Fairywinkle family have long been involved in this underhanded practice.

Historically, drones have raised few if any children. 75% of drones are born sterile (excluding pixies whose reproductive systems have been altered by Wolbachia pipientis). Until Waterberry, drones could not legally marry in Fairy World. If a drone did bear offspring while in the service of a gyne, it was instantly assumed the gyne’s wife had an affair with him. The babies were often killed immediately after birth, and the drone was usually punished (sometimes with death depending on the gyne). Waterberry v. Reddinski made this practice illegal and Fairy culture is still adjusting to this relatively recent change. Non-pixie drones rarely raise children and usually keep any desire to bear children to themselves.

Fairy culture looks down somewhat on twins and triplets- not harshly, but there’s a noticeable difference in treatment due to a long history of primogeniture. This habit may also have its origins in the existence of Anti-Fairy counterparts; doubles tend to be seen as troublemakers. As such, it’s quite common for Fairies to favor the firstborn highly above the second twin. Wanda was favored extremely by her father (though their mother favored Blonda), and H.P. doesn’t like mentioning the fact that he was almost born a twin but absorbed his unborn brother (Sanders) in the womb.

Coming of Age: Most Fairy parents throw morning or afternoon celebrations when their children moult into their adult wings, and in the evenings it’s common for the Fairy in question to go out on the town with friends. Daoists have a religious side to the ceremony, which involves a visit from one’s Refracted counterpart (and which is further discussed in the post on Daoist beliefs). In the past, it was traditional to collect the blood of a unicorn.

Courtship and Marriage: Fairy culture values dominance in every part of life, including married life. The head of the household is not determined by gender; males and females can both be heads of households as long as each household does indeed have a head. Social norms differ for heads of household than other members. For instance, the head of the household can marry multiple partners, but other household members are expected to have no partners besides the head they live with. Ideally you should be married to all your sexual partners; Fairy culture frowns on those who have the option of multiple partners yet still pursue extramarital affairs.

If the head of the household marries multiple partners, they will usually be of different subspecies to organize status and inheritance clearly; rarely will someone marry two members of the same subspecies if it can be avoided. Those of low-status subspecies are rarely heads of the household, and they rarely marry someone who’s single. Usually they marry someone who already has several other partners; low-status Fairies seek marriage to obtain comfortable home lives and to pass their genes along. If low-status individuals hold out for a one-on-one marriage, they may never reproduce at all. Most low-status individuals will marry someone who can provide them children, so same-sex high-status/low-status marriages are rare. It’s common for a Fairy to take a same-sex partner as their first partner and take multiple opposite-sex mates in order to produce offspring; in Fairy culture, biological sex isn’t as important in choosing a partner as choosing someone of high social status is.

The head generally produces offspring in a descending order of “firstborn with first mate,” firstborn with second mate,” providing each mate with a firstborn before providing the first mate with a second child; a second child born before each of the head’s mates has a firstborn is considered unlucky. Most Fairies are the firstborn of at least one parent, and “double firstborns” hold higher status. If you choose to marry multiple partners, Fairy culture expects you to produce kids with as many of those partners as desire it. They, not the head, have the right to determine the size of their individual family within the larger context of the household. The head of the household is expected to provide for those in his or her care. Turf wars are common among large Fairy families, especially if the household is headed by a gyne.

Fairies are stereotyped as people who marry young but have children late in life. After age 150,000, Fairies can marry (with their parents’ permission) and be legally emancipated. Fairy culture promotes the idea that you know yourself better than anyone and you should be true to yourself and live the life that feels right for you, so long as it’s within the bounds of Da Rules. As a result, it’s common for Fairies to marry young (again, with parents’ permission under the age of 200,000). Fairies are a people who value close friendships and emotional connections. Being a single teen will raise eyebrows and being a single adult for several centuries straight is almost unheard of.

Fairies have heat cycles that vary by subspecies (they are listed in the social ladder post, HERE). Young fae who belong to the same subspecies may have cycles on different schedules, but if they spend enough time around each other they will sync up. This normally takes tens of thousands of years; usually, it’s only once cycles have synced that Fairies consider marriage. This is when they initiate the Year of Promise, which is a “trial marriage for a year and a day” (This tradition has some roots in the custom of Celtic marriages and some in insect courtship behaviors).

Standard Fairy courtship involves mating the first evening of official, serious courtship and then going completely hands-off for a year. Traditionally this means wearing symbolic colorful gloves, socks, and a decorative apron every hour of the day, and not touching the skin of any other Fairy. Some Fairies are more lenient and say you should not touch the skin of any Fairy of the same gender as your partner, or some say you can touch other Fairies except for those of the same subspecies as your partner. When the Year of Promise ends, the pair reunite to discuss their feelings and thoughts about the future. It’s extremely rare to continue courting one another after the Year of Promise; the two main options are marriage or separation. Getting pregnant from the Year of Promise is considered very unlucky.

Fairies who meet in adulthood tend to get married only after many millennia of dating, while Fairies who grew up together tend to get married young because their heat cycles are already synced and their instincts are yelling at them to take the next step. Wanda and Juandissimo dated long enough to reach the point where their cycles finally, finally synced, but Wanda became interested in Cosmo around that time. She and Juandissimo shared a Year of Promise, and after it ended Juandissimo was hoping to marry her, but Wanda turned him down (to his absolute shock since he thought they were on excellent snuggle terms and didn’t see that coming at all).

Because of their heat cycles, a Fairy’s relationship with their romantic partner is affectionate but entirely nonsexual much of the time. Kisses are common, but long and intense kissing sessions aren’t. However, during their cycles, Fairies are much more amorous. This becomes obvious as they engage in more flirting and/or increasingly longer kissing sessions leading up to their fertility. At the peak of fertility, bonded Fairies can hardly keep their hands off one another. Cosmo and Wanda’s cycle began before Season 0, leading them to be very affectionate with one another, and they reached their fertile peak in the montage of months before they had Poof. As is expected with Fairies, the intensity of their passions waned after reproducing, though the affection is still there and the passion will return with their next cycle in about 500 years.

A female Fairy can only mate a few times during this fertile window (most only mate once; see the Reproduction heading below for more details). On top of that, a Fairy must be shot with a fertile arrow by an Eros Triplet when mating, the father must survive the experience, the baby must survive to term, and the counterparts must be born successfully. Most Fairy couples do not have children until late in life, and then they have only a few children who are spaced far apart from one another. Heads of household often have multiple partners and many offspring, but each individual “family” under that umbrella consists of only one or two children.

Courtship rituals vary by subspecies, but many Fairies engage in synchronized courtship flights, like a dance.

See also, Intimacy and Partnership (Under “Social”).

Death and Mourning: Fairies turn to dust when they die, but leave their core behind. Deceased Fairies take their clothes and anything in their pockets with them, the same way they do when they change shape. Anything that was separated from them, such as glasses or a torn wing, remains behind. An item previously soaked in rosewater will also remain behind.

Many Fairies choose to keep their loved one’s core around, either as a decoration in their office or as a private memory tucked away on a bedroom shelf; usually the inner glowing white ball is separated from the solid outer shell. The glowing ball is pure magic, and is sometimes swallowed by a relative to symbolize the Fairy belief that magic exists in a cycle. It’s thought that ancestors share their magic with living family (and withhold it when offended). Many Fairies believe they can communicate with the dead by holding what remains of the core in their hands and speaking aloud, especially if they speak in the presence of an animpar (See “Rituals”). Lifedust may also be turned into a memory of the deceased, perhaps encased in an urn or glass bottle.

Fairies traditionally wear dark colors to funerals, which tend to be somber occasions in the first half but transition to more lighthearted, “let’s celebrate the fact that they’re happy now” occasions afterward. Funeral attendants generally bring some money for the survivors of the deceased and usually share memories of that person when they offer the money. Obituaries are made public in the news since Fairies don’t often die; you pretty much invite yourself to a funeral in Fairy culture. It’s considered bad form to allude to or (worse) explicitly invite someone to a funeral unless they’re a known close friend of the deceased. Inviting someone can make it appear you want their money. Even if you do invite them, you risk offending them by suggesting they don’t keep up with the news or their friends.

Funeral money offered by friends is generally a small amount to express condolences and ensure those in mourning can afford meals or other important things. Fairies in their prime (adult stage, pre-senescent stage) are very strong and cannot die from sickness or old age. Their wounds generally heal quickly, and their elastic bodies are not easily hurt by many things that could kill humans such as falls or car crashes. When an adult dies, it’s a big shock. Immediate family members may pull out of the working world for years, and juveniles may even take a break from school. Even casual boyfriends or girlfriends will probably take time off; Fairies are emotional creatures and losing loved ones affects them deeply. Typically, more money is paid at an adult funeral than other Fairy funerals.

If the deceased was killed by someone else (ex: during a gyne fight or similar turf war), the killer is required to pay wergild to the immediate family. Usually this would be the spouse of the deceased, but if there isn’t one it’s appropriate to pay it to the parents, who traditionally hand it to the most dominant descendant they have. Wergild varies according to status; sometimes the payment alone can keep your rivals from killing you, so achieving high status increases your chance of survival. On the flip side, the very rich may not hesitate to kill someone because they can afford wergild easily (the Winkleglint and Whimsifinado families were once famous for being rival families with neighboring estates, and paid each other wergild constantly). Fairy aristocrats live in mutual tolerance of one another, both sides knowing one could strike the other down but the other would strike back because they can afford to.

Fairy culture promotes the idea that killing without giving someone a fair fight is extremely shameful; it’s very frustrating when someone gets killed and no one steps forward to pay wergild.

Disagreements: Fairy society is closely tied to its caste system. Traditionally, subspecies ranked higher on the social ladder make decisions and those ranked lower obey. Social groups that gather together frequently have their own dominance hierarchies; in Anti-Fairy society, everyone stands on level ground and they share in conversation equally, but in Fairy society more dominant figures take the lead while subordinate ones fall respectfully back. When disagreements break out, a brief scuffle may follow. These scuffles aren’t dangerous and rarely last long, but if one person continuously resists conforming, they might lose their friends. Disagreement scuffles can turn especially violent between territorial gynes.

Family Relations: Family is very important in Fairy culture, as family status is precious to the social hierarchy. It’s common to have a family business which is passed down from parent to firstborn with the rest of the inheritance; those who don’t have a family business will usually follow in the footsteps of their parents anyway. Click HERE to read about high-status Fairy families.

If you’re the only child in your family, it’s insulting to reject the family business (and strict families may also consider it insulting not to follow your parents’ career choice). With more children in the family, the firstborn legally has first dibs on their inheritance, but may choose to pass a family business to another kid in the family who wants it. If none of the others want it, the firstborn is expected to take it whether they want it or not. Preserving family legacy is important.

A family’s members are expected to keep in contact throughout their entire lives, no matter how far apart they are. Visits are frequent (including overnight visits despite the ease of poofing home) and you’re expected to balance your life with your in-law’s lives. Fairy in-laws are more involved in family lives than the in-laws of the other face races; in-laws are expected to be there for the family and vis versa. Mama Cosma and Wanda have their conflicts, as do Big Daddy and Cosmo, but they put their difficulties aside for the sake of being there when needed.

See the Child-Rearing section for more about Fairy families.

Homes: One stereotypical style of home in Fairy World is the hive estate. Dominant gynes prefer to claim territory, and many gynes have multiple drones. Typically, gynes have more children than non-gyne Fairies do, and have them closer together. Dominant gynes are usually wealthy too. All of these factors make hive estates desirable homes for them. These estates are usually located in the woods (though sometimes in farmland) and feature multiple buildings. Back when Pixie World was Pixie Village, it was designed like a hive estate, only bigger since the pixie population was expected to boom exponentially.

A hive estate usually has a main house (where the gyne lives with their spouse), a drone house (where drones - often 3 to 5 - have their bedrooms and personal spaces like offices or rooms for their hobbies), a guest house (for visitors) and another house for each grown daughter of the gyne (Gyne sons are either killed, challenge their father, or set out into the world on their own; drone sons usually live in the drone house when they grow up). Daughters of gynes often live at the hive estate with their husbands and raise their children there (assuming her husband is not a gyne). If a gyne is wealthy, other structures such as barns and stables may also be found there. Very dominant gynes claim territory along lakes (which are few and far between in Fairy World) while slightly less dominant gynes keep to the woods. If a gyne kills another dominant gyne, he is free to claim that gyne’s drones, but may only claim property if the gyne has no children to inherit it (Fairy World’s inheritance laws are described just below). 

While hive estates are the stereotype for gynes, they are not as common as Anti-Fairies imagine them to be. Most Fairies live in small houses, usually more vertical than horizontal. The ground level normally features a large social room, a kitchen, sometimes a bathroom and occasionally a guest bedroom. It’s common for guests to drop in unexpectedly, so having a guest room or even two is very common (though guest rooms are normally kept upstairs to increase the amount of open space for socializing on the first floor).

Upstairs you will find the bedrooms. If a couple don’t have children, their bedroom usually doubles as their affection site. Some couples choose to have separate rooms for kissing sessions and sleep, especially if they have children or regular guests. Gynes may choose to have separate preening rooms, which are kept separate from affection sites (If people find out you do your preening and wooing in the same room, you’ll get extremely uncomfortable glances).

I built a sample Fairy World house based on the above considerations HERE; it’s actually Mama Cosma’s house and has a guest bedroom instead of a preening room.

Hygiene: Fairies tend to be early risers because their hygiene routines require a lot of time. Cleaning themselves with a quick magical water or fire may be an effective way to rid themselves of earthly dirt, but it certainly doesn’t cut it if you live in the cloudlands. Magic doesn’t affect magic, so scrubbing away the grime of a magical world requires a physical process. Fairies are stereotyped as having vanity issues when it comes to their wings, but ignoring their teeth in the process (in contrast with Anti-Fairies who are stereotyped as never cleaning their wings, but spending inordinate amounts of time on dental hygiene). Since Fairies can’t fly with wet wings, most prefer baths to showers when possible. Easier to wash your body while keeping your wings dry that way.

Fairies have very active sweat glands- they secrete oils and magic dust from their skin all day long. This dust clings to them, allowing them to use small amounts of magic on occasion (shapeshifting for a very short time or poofing a short distance away). If they are deprived of their wands, this small amount of magic may save their life. Producing this dust also allows Fairies to naturally disguise themselves from non-magical beings, like humans, who don’t expect to see them. This natural ability is less reliable than shapeshifting, but it prevents a Fairy’s cover from being blown unless the non-magical being who sees them has reason to feel like something about this person is weird and takes a closer look. This ability is known as the Principle of Observation.

Only Fairies and Pixies produce dust from their skin (Anti-Fairies and Refracts do not). If they scrub their skin with soap while bathing, Fairies wash away the dust. It takes a few hours for them to secrete enough magic to build the ability back up again. Cosmo and Wanda try to shower early in the morning, several hours before Timmy and/or Chloe wake up, so they don’t feel gross and sweaty but still have a decent supply of dust on their skin, just in case.

Most Fairies bathe or shower every day, and if they don’t then it’s probably because they were unusually busy and didn’t have the chance. Some Fairies wash every morning and every evening. Public shower halls are actually a thing throughout Fairy World, which is something you don’t see in Anti-Fairy World, Pixie World, or Avalon. In these public facilities, you can drop in and use one of many showers completely free of charge (though you have a time limit on your head). Fairies who expect to use the shower halls bring their own soap with them, though bars can also be purchased for a coin or two at the front desk. Towns pride themselves on how well they keep their shower halls clean, so if you visit a town with a shower hall that’s in poor condition, keep moving.

Cleaning wings is a different process entirely. It can’t easily be done in the shower due to lack of space and balance. Furthermore, it’s a difficult thing to do by yourself. Shower halls, while not full spas, do offer wing cleaning services. If you’re willing to pay a few coins, a certified hygiene worker will do it for you in another room. Some Fairies like this because they can read a book or newspaper in the morning while someone else cleans their wings. Shower halls also have sitting rooms in the reception area where Fairies can sit on cushions, socialize, and clean each other’s wings if they’re comfortable enough. If you came to the shower hall with your partner or parent, the sitting room is a convenient place for wing cleaning.

Asking a random stranger to clean your wings it uncommon, but sometimes Fairies will form little chains or circles where they give each other’s wings a simple scrub. The younger generation is more likely to have chains of strangers while the older generation tends to be more wary. Having someone to help you clean your wings is a major consideration in choosing whether to have a roommate or live alone, and most Fairies grow very close with roommates with whom they share the wing cleaning process with. Foop, who grew up with three Seelie roommates at school, has often helped them clean their wings and is more familiar with the process than most Anti-Fairies.

Cleaning wings properly requires a brush and damp cloth, similar to cleaning a floor with both a broom and a mop. Wings are first brushed of loose dust and stale magic (usually brushed from the ends to the joints). Then they are attended to more carefully with circular motions of the cloth to wash away the grime that stuck to wings because of natural oils. Wings are delicate, so you want someone you trust to comb over them this way. Freshly-cleaned wings feel light, shimmer more, and are very healthy, while wings that aren’t cleaned regularly become milky in color, will start to weigh you down, and affect your sense of balance. Wing cleaning can be done quickly and simply with just the brush if you’re in a rush or are with strangers, but intimate partners often make it a sensual experience with slow sensations and gentle roaming fingers. It’s expected that an alpha drone will assist their gyne in hygiene as part of their retinue duties. It’s good manners (though not always expected) for a gyne clean his drones’ wings in return (at least his alpha’s if not everyone’s). Most Fairies clean their wings every other day, though some do it more often.

Anti-Fairies and Refracts are familiar with the fact that Fairies sweat a lot, so they tend to stereotype Fairies as gross, smelly people (gynes cleaner than most) when in fact Fairies have exquisite hygiene (assuming they keep up with it regularly).

Inheritance: In the Fairy World legal system, inheritance is given to the firstborn child one had with their “first mate” (the partner whose species ranks higher on the social ladder). This then progresses to the firstborns of any other mates (if applicable) before circling back around to the second-born of the first mate... unless otherwise specified in one’s will. If earlier mates were never legally married, the first legally married mate becomes the legal first mate and pushes the original into being the second. 

This legal system only applies in Fairy World; Fairies who choose to make their permanent homes in Anti-Fairy World are subject to its legal system.

Leisure: Fairies are a social people, but prefer socializing with familiar neighbors (in contrast to Anti-Fairies who delight in socializing with strangers). Fairies form tight-knit friendships with those living nearby and keep up with one another’s lives on a regular basis. Game nights are common. If not socializing, Fairies may relax at home with their families, basking in a night of self-care. Because Fairy culture values brawn over brains, play-fighting via wrestling or magic jousting is a more common leisure activity than reading books.

Meals: In Fairy culture, the head of the household is expected to be the provider. Low-ranked members of the house (i.e. children and drones) eat before the provider does- if he can’t provide enough for everyone, he must provide for them before he takes for himself. It’s shameful to eat before your subordinates. Most Fairies prefer to gulp down a meal and move on- they are not fond of spending two to three hours at dinner like Anti-Fairies are. Even when Fairies go all out for huge events, dinner at a fancy party will take an hour tops. 

Plants make up the majority of a Fairy diet (Many Fairies transform into animals or hang around kids who love animals and are gradually turned off from the idea of eating meat). Most Fairies will avoid eating meat in front of strangers because you never know who is sensitive to that sort of thing. If you ask someone on a first date, you won’t surprise them with a dinner of meat without clearing it with them first.

Fairies who share their insect genes with herbivorous insects will be healthiest on a vegetarian diet; they can eat meat on occasion, but too much of it will make them sick. Some Fairies share their insect genetics with obligate carnivores (Ex: Common fairies = Dragonflies). They must eat at least some meat every other day to function healthily, and even then they will not be at their best unless they eat meat every day.

Phoenix and valravn are standard holiday dishes in Fairy World. Other than that, holiday dishes differ by regional culture. Nut allergies are extremely common among Fairies. Many parents do not give their children peanut butter or kitnut butter and jelly sandwiches because of this, which has a side effect of reducing the number of gynes there might otherwise be.

Media: Fairy media is quite biased towards Fairies. Fairies tend to be heroes in their shows while Anti-Fairies are usually villains and Pixies are boring snobs with flexible loyalties (Pixies in Fairy media are mainly “rich kid who throws money around” and “lazy bum who’ll do anything for cash”). Gynes are normally portrayed like entitled princes without the political expectations. Drones are usually shy background types who don’t express their own ideas and only exist to show a gyne’s dominance (though an actor named Rupert Roebeam flipped that stereotype on its head when he played a quick-witted drone character who excelled in preening innuendo. Fairy World went wild over it. This character is so closely associated with him that he’s adopted the persona completely; Rupert appears in both Origin of the Pixies and Frayed Knots while flaunting this persona).

The models in magazines? Fairies. Fairies are the norm everywhere you look. Anti-Fairies are almost always portrayed like blue Fairies (So if there are scenes where they change clothes, their undergarments - a big part of their culture - are depicted as Fairy undergarments; nude Anti-Fairies are usually shown with Fairy parts), which Anti-Fairies find offensive. Fairies tend to show their teeth while smiling on TV or in portraits, which is not the norm for Anti-Fairies.

If you watch enough Fairy media, you’ll notice most story plots don’t focus on standing up to bullies directly, but instead on learning to co-exist with them and teaching them to be kinder. Kabouters and especially drones do not challenge gynes. Only gynes challenge gynes. Gyne fights and deaths are common even in children’s media, which shocks godkids who browse Fairy TV channels. Not killing another gyne after a gyne fight is portrayed as foolish; the gyne that wasn’t killed usually comes back and kills the one who spared him. Additionally, drakes and damsels are portrayed in pants, suits, skirts, and dresses indiscriminately; Fairy culture doesn’t gender clothing and neither does their media.

Names: Some Fairies take the surname of their spouse upon marriage while others choose not to. In “Turning Into Turner,” Cosmo’s license appears to say Cosmo Fairywinkle, implying he took Wanda’s. A Fairy’s legal middle name is selected by the parents of their Anti-Fairy counterpart, as Anti-Fairies are exclusively called by that name until they turn 150,000. “Cosmo” is one of the most common names in Fairy culture.

Preening: An intimate exchange of pheromones; see above.

Starpieces: Regardless of handedness, Fairies typically belt their wand sheaths on the right side of the body. Wands are crafted from wood. Fairy culture encourages wands to be kept in plain sight of everyone at all times, sheathed when not in use.

Technology: As a general rule, Fairy technology advances slowly. They have long lifespans and even though they’re free-spirited creatures, it still takes time for them to accept and adjust to using new technology. When they think about advancements, the first thing that comes to mind is “How can we make our magic better?” instead of “How can we improve our non-magical things?” Lots of research goes into wand improvements and training classes. To be fair, magic has made many strides- in older days, all spells had to be read from spellbooks or cast with the aid of carefully prepared herbs. Magic changed from long chants to simple rhyming couplets, then advanced to requiring the wave of a wand and a thought. It would be wrong to discredit Fairies for the advancements their race has made. 

However, Fairies tend to not be as imaginative as their godkids are (though you probably shouldn’t tell them that). Many of the ideas that have progressed Fairy society have actually been thought up by godkids. Some Fairies who hope to be inventors will pursue godparenting careers because they get paid to visit different planets and observe the people and technology there. Showers are an example of technology that was invented by a different race; Fairies took a liking to them and brought the idea to Fairy World, replacing the old system of calculating volumes and temperatures in order to poof up a tub of bathwater (or drawing water from a well and heating it manually). You’ll find that many bills in Fairy World, like using a shower with proper plumbing, are less expensive than the tax Fairies would have to pay to get the exact result with magic. Fairy World is thus a strange blend of advanced magic achievements combined with random non-magical technologies.

In the cloudlands, Fairy World is famous for its tram system. The cloudlands are archipelagos connected by ramps and bridges, but the tram system is essential for transporting Fairies across long distances- no one wants to run out of energy and plunge out of the sky to the ocean far, far below. Many Fairies cannot fly or poof for one reason or another (some being born without wings, some born without magic, or perhaps the Big Wand lost power). Some Fairies choose not to travel magically for personal reasons (those who are sick or pregnant are likely to hesitate). Fairy World’s tram is a beloved part of their culture, and probably the technology Anti-Fairies most desire for their own world.

RITUALS

Instar: A newborn’s transition from being shaped like a sphere, cube, or other shape at birth to having a more Fairy-shaped body. Also known as the first moult, or the time of shedding your baby skin.

Pooferty: A Fairy baby’s transition from being pre-verbal to developing the ability to speak.

Daoist baptism: A Daoist tradition of baptizing those who’ve studied and can explain the teachings of Daoism, the Fae religion based largely off Celtic folklore and Fairy beliefs in the Daoine Sìth. 100 hours of silent reflection then follow.

Moulting into adult wings (Fairy adulthood): A period of several days or weeks when a Fairy experiences puberty. They briefly lose the ability to use magic and fly, and usually suffer a rash as they shed their wings and some skin. The new wings that grow in are notably larger than juvenile wings, hence the term “getting your adult wings.” Anti-Fairies will also get a height boost, and males develop a scent gland on their head much like a sugar glider’s. Fairies have coming of age ceremonies for getting one’s adult wings, but no official ceremonies for reaching age of majority at 200,000.

Year of Promise: A common fairy courtship tradition similar to the Celtic tradition of young men and women experiencing trial marriages for “a year and a day.” After the trial period, the relationship can be broken off without consequences; alternatively, marriage commences. Since the common fairy subspecies mate for life and live for ages, it gives them one last chance to bail. Other Fairy subspecies sometimes engage in the Year of Promise tradition too.

Soul Carriages: The practice of representing immediate and extended family members in your home by means of a personal shrine for each individual you have personally met and consider your family. Soul carriages (or animpa) look like flower pots with three wands sticking out to represent the three parts of the soul (Hands, breathing lines, and the core). This is a Fairy custom and is not tied to Daoist beliefs; even Fairies who do not believe three counterparts will become a single Daoine in the afterlife believe in the three parts of the soul and represent their kin in their homes with soul carriages.

Each person in your kinship circle (i.e. everyone you consider close family) should be represented, whether they are living or dead. Ancestors you never met may be considered family if you are often told stories about them, but ancestors you know nothing about are not considered close family and you aren’t expected to build them a soul carriage when you set out on your own. When Wanda married Cosmo, she accepted a soul carriage for Mama Cosma in her home to symbolize she saw herself as part of the Cosma family. However, Mama Cosma refused to keep a soul-carriage for Wanda in her home until after Poof’s birth- a major insult that caused tension between them for years (and great distress for Cosmo). Big Daddy, upon learning Wanda and Cosmo were married, did craft a soul carriage for Cosmo; he may feel Wanda could have done better, but he accepted Cosmo into the family nonetheless.

Soul carriages have no monetary value, so it’s extremely unlikely a thief would take them. However, they are not supposed to be damaged or spilled on the ground, or left behind if you move out or flee the home. If you rent an apartment for a little while, you’re not expected to keep soul carriages. Soul carriages are meant to be built if you believe you are living independently from your family in a long-term home.

HOLIDAYS

The Fae holidays are described in detail in the celebration post, HERE.

REPRODUCTION

Attraction: Fairy society favors brawn over brain, so those who show high physical or magical strength are very desirable. Fairies can easily slap muscles on their bodies with magic, so muscles themselves are not immediately attractive; what is attractive is having broad shoulders and muscles for long periods of time (natural muscles are far more attractive than magically-made ones, so you don’t see as many Fairies looking like bodybuilders unless they’ve put forth the work non-magically).

While Anti-Fairy culture praises elegance and social skills and shuns fighting friends, Fairy culture encourages a complex dominance hierarchy. You can tell where someone ranks in society against others because pheromones are incredibly detailed and track who you’ve won fights against and who you’ve lost to. An entire language of pheromones compares people to other people even if they’ve never met before just based on their history of winning fights. Those who win fights consistently are highly desired- dominant gynes rank high up the ladder of attractiveness.

Drakes and damsels alike spar physically and magically to prove themselves in public. Tournaments and gatherings such as Fairy Con are common ways to show off, with winners instantly growing more attractive and losers dropping in status. In Fairy World, drakes and damsels are not stereotyped as one gender being better than the other at physical sparring or magic- both spar with one another and gender is not seen as something that gives you an advantage or weakness. No Fairy is afraid to “hit a girl” or thinks it’s unladylike to “fight with the boys,” and many parents encourage their children to play-fight with other kids in the neighborhood. Non-Fairies generally stereotype drakes as more likely to win physical fights and damsels as more likely to win magical ones.

Fairies measure someone’s magical strength by how high their crown floats above their head, since that’s one trait that can’t be manipulated with magic itself. This floating height is known as a Fairy’s lift. Even when Fairies shapeshift into other Fae, the natural style of their crown and height it floats will not change; even if all else in the disguise is on point, you can identify an imposter if their lift doesn’t match what it should be. It’s rude if you’re seen sizing up someone’s lift in public, and socially improper to comment on it aloud. Bragging about your lift, however, is common among those with high-floating crowns; drakes are stereotyped as being more likely to brag about their lift when socializing with their peers than damsels are. Naturally crownless subspecies of fae often rank lower than those with crowns, simply because it’s difficult to evaluate their power, though crownless fae can win over potential partners if they prove high skill levels over time. Long-term, consistent strength is crucial in Fairy World; a single powerful show may turn heads, but they won’t stay for long.

Short, bright, colorful hair is considered more attractive than plain colors such as brown, white, and light blond. Though Fairies with these hair colors exist, they commonly dye their hair. Thanks to powerful figures such as Big Daddy and the Head Pixie, black hair is considered sleek and stylish. Even so, black is normally viewed as a hair color for Pixies and Anti-Fairies, and many Fairies choose to avoid black hair because of that association.

The big question is, “Are you attracted to Seelie Courters, Unseelie Courters, or both?” While some may tend towards one gender over another, Fairies don’t really consider gender preference to be that important.

These terms aren’t often used in-story, but here they are for reference:

Seelie attracted to Seelie Courters = Inclusexual

Seelie attracted to Unseelie Courters = Crossexual

Seelie attracted to both = Exclosexual

Many Fairies believe a Fairy is naturally attracted to their own counterparts, and this does in fact seem to be true; if a large number of Fae babies (or young juveniles) are left unattended in a room, they will naturally gravitate towards their own counterparts. This is tentatively okay for youth, but things get more complicated when a juvenile’s thoughts turn to potential partners. Young Daoist Fairies usually meet their Refracted counterparts before their Anti-Fairy ones during baptism and adulthood ceremonies (both events Anti-Fairy counterparts are not traditionally welcome). Many Fairies will openly admit they have crushes on their Refract counterparts. Fairy society accepts this, confident that no one will actually follow through on their feelings due to Refracted society cracking down on expressions of intimacy. And even if a Fairy does follow through, Refracts are seen as good, kind people.

It’s a different story with Anti-Fairies. Anti-Fairies are viewed as evil, and before they were viewed as evil, they weren’t even viewed as sentient and were treated more like pets or guardian spirits. Fairy society doesn’t like Fairies getting close with Anti-Fairies, even though scientific texts have pointed out that counterparts tend to gravitate towards one another.

Because of this, Fairy culture has a long history of insisting that Fairies are not romantically attracted to their own Anti-Fairies, but that the urge they feel is instead an urge to kill them because they’re evil and Fairies are good. This is known as the Finella theory, and the Finella reflex (also called “Cold shoulder syndrome”) is the name for the drive itself. Furthermore, Fairy society paints the idea that such relationships would be incestuous in this life. The “drive to kill” argument does not hold up under close scrutiny, so when Foop sought out Poof in the hopes of destroying him after birth, Fairy society jumped on the chance to suggest the urge to kill was real and that Foop accidentally “stole” it from Poof. There is no actual evidence that he really did, or that Fairies are driven to kill Anti-Fairies at all. In fact, I’ll say right now that Poof and Foop are no different than any other Fairy/Anti-Fairy counterparts in that sense. It’s all a political web of lies, and the debate over whether or not it’s real comes up in a few of my fanfics to highlight the controlling, often hypocritical nature of Fairies.

It’s widely expected that a Fairy who is interested in another Fairy will also develop an interest in their crush’s counterpart. This is viewed as a natural consequence of being attracted to someone, and it is actively discussed in sex ed classes and seen as a more acceptable feeling than romantic feelings towards your own counterpart. However, you are expected to not follow through with these feelings. Talking about what it would be like to get with your partner’s counterpart is expected and acceptable as long as it’s hypothetical, and it’s a common conversation subject among friend groups. Making plans to actively follow through is not socially acceptable, and even those friends who encouraged your hypothetical ideas will probably pull back and give you horrified looks. Up until Poof’s and Foop’s teenage years, cross-Court attraction was still largely frowned upon. Hawthorn Haven is sort of the turning point when the wildly experimental counterculture phase of the cloudland timeline kicks in; following that, Seelie/Unseelie marriages do become legal.

Fairies who are no longer virgins are more attractive than virgins are. This isn’t something that Fairy society promotes- it’s just an anthropomorphized insect behavior. Mating triggers a pheromone switch, and the “mated” pheromone is distinct (it caries a sticky smell and is described as similar to caviar). Lots of gossip circulates in Fae high schools over who is and isn’t a virgin. 

The scent change is one of the considerations Fairies may think about when debating whether to become sexually active, particularly if they’re still living with their parents or have been seeing someone they haven’t introduced to their friends. On the other hand, some Fairies might mate specifically because they want to produce the dominant “adult” pheromone as a status symbol. Sharing magic does not trigger the pheromone change, so young Fairy couples often stick with that type of intimacy until they’re older.

Anti-Fairies have less sensitive noses than Fairies. The more astute might be able to tell the difference between pheromones produced by one Fairy versus pheromones produced by another, but may struggle recognizing changes in an individual. For instance, Foop couldn’t tell when Poof’s changed even though they’d been roommates for most of their lives. Anti-Cosmo is a special case (due to his divus displacement disorder) who is extremely sensitive to pheromones and can recognize the difference between virgin and mated Fairies by scent alone.

Anatomy: Not explicit, but could be sensitive material depending on your comfort level with the reproduction of honeybees or sugar gliders, and by extension half-human beings who share their biology with these creatures.

The female Fairy’s part looks similar to that of a male sugar glider. It behaves much like a male bee’s part, meaning it physically rips away from the body during mating and leaves her sore for weeks or months. Fairies rebound quickly and do not die after mating like male bees do unless they are deprived of magic; Cupid’s family shoot Fairy couples with magical arrows to give them an extra boost of magic that keeps them alive once they mate. Before this, biological mothers never met their kids, so mating was extremely ceremonial and would occur later after a long life together. Mating is still ceremonial in Fairy culture, though no longer accented with the nerves and fear that accompanied it in the past; Fairies still mate in special, elaborately decorated rooms known as yidreamu to this day.

Fairies are very emotional creatures who are easily susceptible to changes in their hormones. They become quite amorous during their heat cycles and lose interest as their cycle passes (Most notably, giving birth drains a drake; they frequently suffer from postpartum depression until their next cycle). A Fairy damsel will mate only a few times per heat cycle (often only once) since it takes time to regrow the part that was lost when mating. A drake can mate multiple times a cycle until pregnancy is successful. Once he becomes pregnant, his mate-seeking hormones shut down and he won’t mate again until his next cycle.

Heat cycles vary by Fairy subspecies (Shorter fertile periods for the common fairy subspecies and longer, more frequent fertile periods for brownies; the Fairy social ladder is actually ordered by cycle lengths). Common fairies are only fertile for 18 months every 500 years. Pixies, who trace their ancestry back to common fairies, follow this schedule by asexually producing a pixie nymph every 500 years (give or take).

[Note: Heat cycles only apply to hosting counterparts, which are always Fairies apart from a few incredibly rare exceptions. Anti-Fairies and Refracts do not normally have heat cycles, but if one is born the hosting counterpart then they will function as above instead of like the majority of their species.]

The Fairy damsel is extremely sensitive to touch for several days, weeks, or months after mating (Species lower on the Fairy social ladder, such as brownies and will o’ the wisps, rebound more quickly than common fairies). Nosy peers can easily figure out whether a couple have recently gotten cozy based on how the damsel is moving. Furthermore, both partners’ pheromones will dip into a heavier, stickier scent after their first mating; this change is distinct and generally makes one more attractive in the eyes of peers (not because of Fairy media influence, but because of insect biology).

The drake Fairy’s parts are similar to that of a female sugar glider. The male Fairy physically nourishes his nymph internally in the main uterus (beta uterus), and magically provides nutrients for his counterparts’ offspring in a second smaller uterus positioned above the main one (alpha uterus). Two “packets” of nutrients, magic, and DNA form in this alpha uterus and descend to the unborn nymph’s hinged head just before birth.

Both the male and female Fairy have forward-facing pouches on their stomachs in place of a belly button (Again, like sugar gliders). Parents are capable of tightening the pouch while a nymph is inside to ensure they don’t squirm out during flight. After birth, nymphs nurse from their mother (for milk) and nurse liquid magic from the pouch the father.

A nymph who does not receive sufficient magic will develop into a tomte (a Fairy incapable of flying or using any magic at all). Their counterparts will be unable to use magic as well. A tomte can mate successfully, but will die afterwards since mating deprives them of magic. The milk of winged mothers contains the hormone buohyrine; a baby who does not receive this hormone will never be able to fly even if they have wings. Nymphs wean at about one year of age and grow too large for the pouch by age 3 or 4. 

Physical: Both the physical and magical aspects of sexual intimacy are required for fertilization. Male Fairies have the eggs and females have the sperm. It’s also worth mentioning that the core is considered an intimate organ. It’s located in the forehead chamber (which, as we know from show canon, opens on a hinge) and is hot to the touch, but some Fae enjoy teasing their partner by playing with it.

The most common euphemism for mating in Fairy culture is “sleeping together.”

Magical: Both the physical and magical aspects of sexual intimacy are required for fertilization. It is possible to engage in either without the other and dodge the risk of pregnancy. Fairies who engage in passionate kissing or other forms of foreplay while near one another naturally transition to sharing breathing lines. From a biological standpoint, this is useful because sharing magic stabilizes the breathing lines and overrides the risk of asphyxiation. When two partners come apart, it takes time for their lines to untangle back to normal, so for several minutes to a few hours, they continue sharing one another’s lines and magic pools. Partners whose lines are tangled are known as “snared.” “Snared” can be used as a verb in the sentence, “I heard Goldie snared with Poof last night.” While sharing magic in this manner can be thought of as a sexual thing, it is widely viewed as a platonic equivalent: a deep and caring bond expressed between extremely close friends.

For most gynes and drones, deep preening triggers the sharing magic response. Though Seelie and Unseelie Courters cannot interbreed, they are capable of sharing magic in this sense (unless they’re doing it with their own counterpart, because it’s the same magic pool so there’s nothing new there to share). It’s possibly worth noting that Anti-Cosmo and H.P. are on the “regularly sharing magic” level of their relationship. Sometimes.

Birth: Pregnancy lasts three months. Fathers typically give birth to one nymph at a time. Parents’ counterparts honey-lock the day the nymph is born and conceive its counterparts. If a father has twins (or triplets), the double (or triple) magic drainage puts them at risk for death unless they receive the magical version of CPR, SHAMPAX (Sharing Magic to Prevent Asphyxiation).

Crossbreeding: Fairies can produce offspring with any species under the Fairy umbrella. Children take their father’s species, but their mother’s crown. Because female-born Boudacians have flexible anatomy, they are capable of physical, non-magical intimacy. The seven Fomorian races also have flexible anatomy and are capable of physical intimacy with Fairies as well.

In both cases (mating with Boudacians and Fomorians), a Fairy will die due to losing contact with the energy field and not having a partner to share magic with (again, paralleling bees). It’s worth noting that genie magic, being rule-free, is capable of impregnating a Fairy without physical contact. Juandissimo and his counterparts were created through genie magic, so for all intents and purposes, that genie is the “mother” of all three of them.

CHARACTER DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Wings mimic the patron insect.

Natural hair colors: Any color is common, except orange. A naturally orange fairy is the equivalent of a shiny Pokémon. Although a variety of hair colors are natural in Fairies, it’s only natural to express one color at a time, so multicolored blends are the result of magic or dye.

The higher the crown floats, the more inherently powerful the Fairy’s magic. The crown will remain at a consistent height if the Fairy’s magic is stable, but will bob if their magic is unstable.

Fairies (even non-gynes) tend to be larger and more muscular than Anti-Fairies, owing to the fact that they are a territorial people by nature.

Because Fairy drakes give birth, they have wider hips and more pronounced curves than damsels do. Even so, drakes are still stereotyped as having wider shoulders than damsels.

All gynes have freckles. These freckles are not inherited from parents, and are linked to the amount of jelly eaten before shedding the baby form. Gynes with more freckles are considered more attractive, especially if freckles are symmetrical. While kabouters can show facial freckles, they show very few and do not show any on the neck or arms.

Gyne freckles can range in color between pink, red, orange, brown, and black. They are clustered mostly on the face, neck, and shoulders. Some gynes may show chest freckles, or freckles may range down to the wrists.

Fairy clothing is simpler and more colorful than Anti-Fairy and Pixie clothing. Color is the main aspect prized in Fairy clothing, to the point that clothing stores are organized by color rather than style or size. Black pants and black shoes are the usual standard.

Cotton is not a common clothing material due to the difficulty of growing it in the cloudlands; wool and silk are easily obtainable. Someone who wears cotton clothing paid handsomely for those. Bovine are too valuable to turn into leather clothing, and furs are uncommon due to Fairy World’s attachment to animals.

Most Fairies wear simple but colorful underwear (though white is also a common choice). Most Fairies do not wear undershirts along with their lower underwear since undershirts are considered an Anti-Fairy custom. Chemise undergarments are common choices for both drakes and damsels.

WRITING FAIRIES: WHAT TO REMEMBER

Fairies value honesty and trust. They’re generally a suspicious people until you win them over. Once they see you as a trustworthy person, they lose all reason to doubt you and don’t really process the possibility that you were being nice to lead them into a trap. That’s how you catch Fairies: Be nice, make them trust you, then betray them. They never see it coming.

Fae get drunk on sugar; candy and soda are drugs and alcohol, but wine and beer have no notable effects on them.

Hygiene: Fairies don’t believe in deodorant, but they do believe in two (or three) showers a day. To preserve their pheromones they use unscented soaps (in contrast with Anti-Fairies who prefer the scented kind).

When a Fairy feels threatened, their crown will lower itself closer to their head, protecting their sensitive core with sharp spikes.

Fairies have the unique ability to express their fight and flight instincts at the same time. They’re quick to poof away when threatened, and then attack from their new vantage point or while disguised as an object.

Most Fairies cannot fly when their wings are wet, regardless of whether their patron insect can. Their inability to fly when wet does not affect their counterparts, who can still fly as long as they remain in contact with the energy field via their magic lines.

[Insect-based] Fairies have 270° physical vision.

Fairies have the ability to flip their eyes into backwards into something called field-sight, which allows them to briefly trade physical vision for magical vision (the magical equivalent of heat-sensing goggles).

Fairies can sense the presence of magic around them (average diameter of four meters). Without trying, they can notice the approach of a magical being. With this magical sense, they can pick up on shapes, movement, body language, and evidence of facial expressions even while their back is turned. The higher one’s crown floats, the farther they can sense.

Non-magical creatures (humans, aliens, animals) are invisible to this magical sense. Fairies are often startled when non-magical beings approach.

Fairies perceive the world largely through scent. If scent and sight don’t line up, they’ll be very confused. Technically, they pick up scents more through their mouths than their noses. They have the ability to smell whether or not a Fairy or pixie is a virgin. While they probably won’t breach the subject in public, one’s sexual status is never a secret.

Virgin gynes literally cannot produce the same attractive pheromones as mated gynes; the scent switches on through mating, not age. It’s rare for a gyne to attract drones if he’s still a virgin. On the upside, if someone takes interest in virgin you, they’re probably in it for your personality!

Gynes and drones have seven times as many olfactory receptors as kabouters.

Preening is a platonic, emotional, nonsexual bond.

Fairies will “drop their lines” (lose contact with the energy field) and struggle to breathe when sugarloaded (drunk), tingle-fritzy (aroused), or if the weather is bad (rainy / windy / snowy).

Be true to yourself and allow others to be true to themselves too!

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