#even just the asks and amount of interaction

[thursfys]

Ok ok so I have some personal headcanons bout Eddie and Volt along with their interactions with the homeowner/you I have to share otherwise I will explode-

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Volt

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I'm probably reaching here but along with the obvious Frankensteins monster and Jekyll and Hyde theming, I've noticed Volt has a bit of vampire coding? That pale and almost unnatural, otherworldly beauty he possess and that cheeky, effervescent charm kinda tipped me into the vampire camp for him. Also, it makes the funny energy vampire joke so yeah.

His ears are pointed at the tip and he has a killer set of fangs to boot; his left (forward perspective right) one is slightly longer than it should be and peaks out a tad when smirking, even without a full toothy smile.

Playing more off of that, I think Volt can absorb or even pass on some extra electricity to Eddie if the need arises. Ed having some nervous jitters from an excess amount of power? Walk over and bite him to siphon it off! Ed feeling worn out and drained? Walk over and bite him to give him some energy! Volt doesn't do it that often as Eddie is exceptionally stubborn (+ embarrassed) and will tuck his head into his neck and flare the collar of his shirt to prevent the loving nibbles. He knows he can't pass any power to you without, ahem, dire consequences, but he still gives occasional nibbles as a show of affection.

On a different note, you know how he turns blue when pissed off in the their hate ending? I don't think it stops just there, nonono, I think Volt can go full on supernova glow stick if you fully managed to unleash his wrath. The only reason he probably didn't go full concentrated power of the sun mode was out of grief and self control. If something were to happen to both Eddie and you, well, I don't think it'd end well for whoever or whatever hurt you both. (This was inspired by that one meme of the glowing dude sitting in a diner-)

Now that you're part of the couples lives, that overprotectiveness that Volt feels for Eddie has been doubled and passed over to you too. Any shenanigans around the house that the other inhabitants might involve you with are under supervision of Volt and Eddie, but mostly Volt. He follows from room to room through the wires, carefully observing interactions with those he knows are trouble incarnate like the Hanks or Scandalabra. If he sees any form on discomfort etch itself across your face, the lights in the room flicker violently and dangerously; the bulbs rattle like the tail of a viper and the conductive wiring glow red hot as a warning to the offending object.

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Eddie

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Again reaching really far for this, but I think he used to look more like Volt before he made him. Still himself but maybe longer hair, with more streaks of white hair that resembled Volts. I guess a better way to describe it would be that the ends of Eddies hair as it is now used to have Volts hair at the end. V has always been there but I think it's not just in a metaphorical sense but physical as well.

Even though the wire is fixed now, he still has a habit of rubbing the part of his chest where it is. He can't say if it's because he was so used to it's ache that he still traces the spot or from a deep, unfounded anxiety that it could come back. He'll paw at the spot if he's starting to feel overwhelmed and overworked, it'll be one of his only tells that he's fraying himself.

Eddie gifted Volt his copper bracelets as a way to ask him out and gifted a small set of rings to the homeowner as a symbol of his love for them too. I think he enjoys metal working even with the pain he feels in his hands and wrists from his arthritis, bending and twisting the copper into beautiful shapes. Some of the other objects noticed the rings on your fingers and now Eddie has a side hustle much to his chagrin (he enjoys it but some of the requests made are so ridiculous it makes him want to toss a bar of metal at em)

Again on the overprotectiveness, Eddie can be just as bad as Volt but instead of watching and waiting, Ed will book it from the Breaker Box to snatch you up and escort you back to your room. The vicious side eye he gives the offending dateable as he walks away with you tucked away in his arms is enough to drop the temperature in the room by 10 degrees (he and Hector have an agreement-)

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This is a more bit of a self serving hc, but I think Eddie has the better singing voice between the two while Volt is the dancer. Eddie's singing voice is a touch deeper than his speaking voice, that chest deep rumble translating to a gorgeous serenade that is reserved for you and Volt alone, despite begging him to perform for the club. Volt on the other hand is as graceful as a professional ballerina and just as flexible too, moving as swiftly as a bolt of lightning.

Volt, unfortunately, is just as tone deaf as Johnny Splash, causing him to feel a kindred connection to the poor shower which is why he's still allowed into the Breaker Box. Though Eddie has put his foot down slightly and limited Johnny's "performances" to 3-4 times a week.

Eddie has two left feet and can't dance even when putting in a proper effort; last time he tried he managed to trip himself up and smashed his head against one of the tables. The bar was closed for 2 days for him to recover physically and emotionally.

They've also taken to sponsoring Beverly's bar to help her get some more traffic from the upstairs inhabitants, and in turn she has taken to supplying drinks part time or even taking over the bar temporarily whenever Eddie is out of commission (ie strapped to their shared bed and forced to relax for the night)

Volt has taken up a bit of Eddie's workaholic nature now that he's being forced to relax, nearly pushing himself to exhaustion some nights and having to be forcefully dragged to bed like a grumpy toddler by you. The best way to keep either of them from trying to get up to open the bar is to lay on em, whether it be you or one another, the warmth and pressure keeps the complaints to a minimum and prevents them for working themselves to the wire.

Lastly I think they have decent friendships with all the objects that rely on their shared power, except Freddy (drains a lot of their power but he tries to make it up to them with snacks) and Lux (keeps turning himself and his lamps on at night to "enhance" his live streams, Eddie is contemplating unplugging all of them and locking em up in the Breaker Box storage closet). They tried to have a conversation with Lux about it but had to cut it short before either of them blew a fuse from anger, Eddie moreso than Volt.

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That's my brain rot for the night, I hope y'all enjoy it!

//DO NOT USE MY WORK FOR GENERATIVE AI I WILL THROW HANDS//

[strawberrypinky]

strawberry's fic recs - first half of 2025! 🍓✨

Nobody asked but I delivered—it's once again time for my favourite little tradition of sharing my fic recs and spreading some love and positivity!

With the first half of 2025 having drawn to a close, I'm sharing some of my favourite reads from this year (thus far!). It genuinely brings me so much joy to celebrate and uplift the incredible work of so many talented creators. I'm also terrible at commenting, so yeah this might be me trying to make up for the fact that I never comment, lol.

Anywho—without further ado, here are my fic recs for the first half of 2025:

I started playing DA: The Veilguard at the end of 2024, and having not played the previous games in the series, it took me a little while to warm up to the fandom, as there’s so much established lore that I simply wasn't familiar with. Even now, I still haven't played the earlier titles and only have a marginal grasp of the broader series. I also have my fair share of critiques about Veilguard itself, but, credit where it's due: The fandom has produced some absolutely phenomenal fanfiction that I’ve truly loved and deeply appreciated 💕

📚Full length fics:

Rookie [Viago de Riva & Rook, Lucanis Dellamorte/Rook] - @grad-writes 📖 The plot: "Rookie" follows the early life of Isadora "Rookie" de Riva, tracing her journey from a fledgling of House de Riva to the Hero of the Veilguard—navigating growing up, falling in love and coming into her own. 🍓's thoughts: I know this fic was already featured in my "Best of 2024" recs but I👏🏻am👏🏻FERAL👏🏻 for this fic. I love a good found family trope—it's quite possibly my favourite trope of all tropes—and "Rookie" does a spectacular job of bringing it all together. Beyond the incredible (but mildly dysfunctional) father/daughter relationship Rook and Viago share, her friendships with her fellow Crows already give you the most beautiful story long before she meets Lucanis or any of the Veilguard. I've said it before, but the writing is phenomenal; pitch-perfect pacing and just the right blend of detail, headcanons, and canon divergence. Whilst the romance takes some time to build, the wait is worth every second, and don't even get me started on the way Illario is redeemed in this fic. Between "Rookie" and "The Wigmaker Job", I have become a full-blown Illario apologist 💀😤 1000/10 – this is a masterpiece! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

Note: This work is part of a series.

the divine right (circumstance never sent a fair foe) [Viago de Riva/Rook] - @rook-de-rivas 📖 The plot: Following the fall of the Evanuris, Ashara/Rook returns to Salle, only for the Crows to end up embroiled in a mysterious series of murders of Merchant Princes, Crows and Fulgeno II's bastards—all with silver ribbons affixed to their throats and a note with the words "By the will of the Maker, the One King of Antiva will rule, for this is the Divine Right of Kings". 🍓's thoughts: Viago/Rook can definitely be hit or miss for me, considering they are somewhat presented to have a more family-like bond in Veilguard (at least how *I* have interpreted it). HOWEVER, this is just masterful. The relationship between Ashara and Viago just...works. Whilst they are somewhat dysfunctional at times (though I expect nothing less from the Crows, lol), they are equal amounts tender and gentle and sensual. They compliment each other so well and their relationship as well as any interactions they've got with others feel very natural. Viago is also so pathetic sometimes istg it's just 🤌🏻 *chefs kiss* He does not want to have any feelings and is bombarded with all of them 💀 This story is such a fresh take on post-canon fics—the storyline is incredibly compelling, and I find myself genuinely looking forward to every single update. Incredibly well-written and engaging.

Note: This work is part of a series. Read the tags and proceed at your own discretion.

Amaretto Sour [Emmrich Volkarin/Rook] - @farore05 📖 The plot: Distinguished neuroscience professor Emmrich Volkarin becomes unexpectedly entangled with one of his students—only for his estranged ex-wife and mother of his son to return from prison, threatening to upend the already fragile balance of their lives.

🍓's thoughts: I'm pretty sure "Amaretto Sour" is one of, if not the, most famous Emmrich fics—and for good reason. First of all, Human!Manfred is the best boy and deserves all the love, and second of all, Ivy and Emmrich are an adorable pairing. Yes, a student/professor dynamic would, under normal circumstances, be incredibly toxic, but we can ignore that for the sake of good fiction and these characters 😌 The overall plot, beyond the romance, feels both original and intriguing at all times. As the end approached, I genuinely felt as if I needed to hold my breath because the tension was palpable, and I was so invested in these characters getting their deserved happy ending.

I, Carrion [Lucanis Dellamorte/Rook] - @ttrevelyan 📖 The plot: An alternate take on the events of "Eight Little Talons", in which a recently returned-from-exile Rook meets Lucanis at a masquerade ball, where the two must work together to unmask the enemies hiding within their ranks. 🍓's thoughts: I came across this due to the incredible artwork from @rookanisstuff, and I pretty much fell in love at first read. I had read 8LT just shortly before, and this was a refreshing, hilarious and intriguing take on the plot. I love stories of Rook de Riva's and Lucanis meeting before Veilguard, but this one is definitely my favourite. The tension between them from the first meeting, building up over the course of the story as they work together, is simply delicious and ugh, I could eat this story. Absolutely magnificent 😤

Note: This work is part of a series and currently has an ongoing sequel (which is also incredible–hello???)

The Punishment of Fools [Lavellan/Solas, Emmrich Volkarin/Rook] - @scaryanneee 📖 The plot: While aiding the remnants of the Inquisition in their desperate struggle to stop the blighted Evanuris from unmaking Thedas, Mourn Watcher Athera Ingellvar uncovers she is the lost daughter of Inquisitor Siona Lavellan and the Dread Wolf himself, Fen’Harel. Thrust into an uneasy reunion at the edge of the world’s unraveling, Athera, Siona, and Solas must confront their own entangled legacies. 🍓's thoughts: This is definitely a read that would've been easier to understand if I had any knowledge of the previous Dragon Age games, but alas, this is still so absolutely spectacular that I was vibing through nonetheless, lol 😭 The complicated family dynamics, paired with the yearning between the Inquisitor and Solas make for a compelling story. Without spoiling the entire fic, I can only say the main twist concerning Athera was genuinely shocking (at least to me, lol), and I'm so scared of the outcome. I think seasoned fans who have played previous games would really enjoy this, as quite a few characters from Inquisition show up here, too (at least from what I understand 😅).

Note: This work is part of a series.

The Arrangement [Lucanis Dellamorte/Rook] - @hi-jinkx 📖 The plot: With their marriage arranged by Caterina, Lucanis and Rook find themselves caught between their own desires, the stirrings of something deeper, and the mounting pressure from both outside forces and inner turmoil. 🍓's thoughts: Mhm, I love reluctant love stories, especially when they stem from concepts like arranged marriages. Delish. Rook and Lucanis are understandably not really happy about the arrangement, but I love that they still respect each other as human beings. Rook taking care of Jacobus is just adorable (I love that this fandom has collectively decided Jacobus is Rook's son ok?) and I love how Rook and Lucanis steadily fall in love, even if they're a tad idiotic about the whole thing. Caterina is an absolute cunt, which is a concept I generally love bc f that b – even if I am massively intrigued by her, lol. The Venatori being the main antagonists makes so much sense, though I fear what's going to happen with the whole Lucanis/Spite situation and how it'll affect their marriage. Anywho. Loved reading this thus far!!

Steal my heart [Lucanis Dellamorte/Rook] - @frotees-corner 📖 The plot: Marchioness Caterina Dellamorte has declared it's time her grandsons marry. Her grandsons, however, have other plans. So does Rook—deemed a hopeless spinster at the age of twenty-six—whose parents have reluctantly agreed to give her one final season to secure a match. United by their mutual disinterest in marriage, Rook and Lucanis strike a deal: survive the season together, and avoid the parade of suitors and debutantes at all costs. 🍓's thoughts: YOU CAN PRY THE REGENCY AUs OUT OF MY COLD DEAD HANDS 😤 Anyone who knows me knows my favourite historical period of all time is the Regency period, so it should be no surprise this fic is on my list. The YEARNING. The PINING. The peak idiot to lovers 😩 Ugh—obsessed. The storyline is somewhat comparable to Daphne and Simon in Bridgerton, except Rook is more of an Eloise rather than Daphne if that makes sense? In any case, it has a superb storyline, massive bonus points for it being a Regency AU and an overall sweet and wholesome love story. Neve being there for the tea and drama was hilarious (plus she and Bellara are just the best), and I loved Uncle Emmrich. The Illario plotline was adapted in a way that made it very fitting for the time period whilst losing none of the mystery and intrigue. 10/10, I loved every second!!

pathos [Lucanis Dellamorte/Rook]- @karinamay 📖 The plot: When her brother and longtime skating partner Viago is sidelined by injury, Rook believes her career is over—until he pushes her to keep going. Meanwhile, Lucanis is ready to quit after losing his partner, but his own coach/grandmother Caterina Dellamorte has other ideas. Thrown together by circumstance, Rook and Lucanis form a reluctant new pair in a high-stakes bid for gold.

🍓's thoughts: I'm usually not that into modern AU's (funny how several ended up on here, though, lol), but I do love figure skating and "pathos" was just exceptional. The begrudging alliance between Chiara and Lucanis moving into this tension-filled push-and-pull dynamic bleeds into every aspect of the story—from their relationship to their skating—and it works so well. The description of the skating itself was hauntingly vivid and beautiful and so emotionally laden that I actually had tears in my eyes at one point 🥹 The dynamics between other characters truly only added to the overall feeling, and I loved seeing Rook stand up to Caterina. "You don't get to break me like you broke your grandsons" haunts me to this day 😭

The sequel is still on my TBR, but I can only wholeheartedly recommend the first part!!

Note: This work is part of a series.

you're in my blood (like holy wine) [Emmrich Volkarin/Rook] - @selkiemaid 📖 The plot: An alternate take on the quest "The Sacrifice of Souls", where Rook makes the ultimate sacrifice to defeat Hezenkoss—leaving a romanced Emmrich at a crossroads, forced to choose between embracing lichdom or finding a way to bring her back. 🍓's thoughts: I'm suing. I'm actually suing. This was pure angst start to finish but mate was it good. Rook being the one to sacrifice herself to defeat Hezenkoss? Diabolical 😭 The prose of this fic was sensational. I'm not even joking. I could practically feel everything Emmrich felt throughout the entire story as if they were my own emotions—vivid and complex and gutwrenching. I genuinely wish I could read this for the first time.

Note: This work is part of a series.

Crystal Desires & Crystal Fragements [Emmrich Volkarin/Rook/Lucanis Dellamorte] - by BabiesAteMyDingo 📖 The plot: Following a confrontation with a desire demon, Rook, Emmrich, and Lucanis (and Spite) try to navigate the end of the world whilst unearthing parts of themselves they thought long forgotten—and confront truths they never imagined. 🍓's thoughts: Phew, this one is a ride but mate is it worth it. As someone who wished they could've romanced Emmrich and Lucanis at the same time (don't judge me) this was a treat. This story genuinely has so many twists and turns that I was reeling by the end of some of it, but honestly every single thing just made this story more exceptional. The romance between Rook, Emmrich and Lucanis was equal amounts tender as it was sensual and I loved to see how devoted they all were to one another. Rook's backstory is insane and perhaps it's my lack of DA knowledge that had me shook with every reveal, but mate – The gasps I've gusped. Unreal.

📜 One shots & short stories:

From the Journal of Emmrich Volkarin [Emmrich Volkarin/Rook] by @mediocremillie99 All Roads Lead to Halamshiral (9:50 Dragon) [No pairing, though mild Illario/Rook if you squint] by TheListener on AO3 Let Me Love You [Emmrich Volkarin/Rook] @silshinobii Codex: Bond Theory [Emmrich Volkarin/Rook] by @farore05 (I know this is technically crack but damn I love it and I won't apologise) Confession & Revelation [Emmrich Volkarin/Rook] by @ximmortalis [TW: Non con] concrete feet [Lucanis Dellamorte/Rook] by dead_tulips on AO3 the bliss you give [Emmrich Volkarin/Rook] by @devnmon A Study of Hands [Emmrich Volkarin/Rook] by @sorceresssundries SIX for gold [Lucanis Dellamorte/Rook] @grad-writes

Ahhhh, Baldur's Gate, my beloved 😌💕 I've been hooked on this game for over a year now, and at this point, I fear it'll have to be pried from my cold, dead hands. My love for the fandom, the characters, and the story runs deep. While I'll admit that some of my (admittedly limited) focus this year has "wandered" over to the DA:TV fandom, I've still come across some truly incredible Baldur’s Gate fics. This fandom will always have a place in my heart—no matter what. I'm sure my recs for BG3 will be a bit longer by the end of the year, because my TBR for that fandom is long.

📚 Full length fics:

goodnight, my love [Astarion x Tav] - by @goodgirlgonebard 📖 The plot: Luna, a high-elf wizard, flees the constraints of an arranged marriage and a controlling father when she is swept up by fate when a nautiloid descends upon Baldur’s Gate and abducts her. Now infected with a mind flayer tadpole, she stands at a crossroads: return home to rescue her father from a lifetime of debt, or embrace her long-awaited escape. Torn between duty and freedom, Luna’s path is further complicated by an unexpected and all-consuming bond with a certain pale vampire. 🍓's thoughts: Now, I will wholeheartedly admit that I haven't yet finished reading this story (Forgive me, Ambs), but GML still secures itself a spot on this list because I love it, ok? 😤 Luna had my heart within the first couple of seconds and I just want to give that girl a big hug, wrap her in a fluffy blanket and hand her a big cuppa. Her and Astarion are shaping up to be such an adorable pairing—I am unfortunately a sucker for "healing each other" and I fear this fic is doing a tremendous job at showing how to people can help each other through trauma. I'm so ready for exams to be over so I can catch up with the rest of GML, but istg it's incredible thus far!!

So long as it has meaning [Shadowheart x Tav] - by ohHOLYmoves 📖 The plot: Shadowheart harbours a deep resentment for their Selûnite leader, Izar—her unwavering kindness only fuelling her anger. And yet, despite herself, she finds an inexplicable pull toward her. As their journey to Baldur’s Gate unfolds and long-buried secrets come to light, the dynamic between them begins to shift. 🍓's thoughts: Honestly I am not even sure what to say about this fic because even after having finished it sometime in March I am still speechless?? I honestly didn't even know how to summarise this 💀 Selûnite Paladin Tav x Shadowheart is bound to be an incredible combo, given how hateful Shadowheart is towards Selûnites at the start of Baldur's Gate, but my God 😭 That lesbian enemies to lovers got me good and genuinely all I can say is read this. Smh someone put this fic in a museum 😭 "I can live with Shar, I cannot live without you." — JAIL 😭

The Sweet Invention of a Lover's Dream [Wyll x Tav] - by @heyitszev 📖 The plot: Father Thynerias, a devoted monk of the Preservers of the Ordered Way, had once been content when he was surrounded by his books, his duties, and guiding novices under his care, fully believing a life of structured knowledge was all he would ever need. That is, until the damned Nautiloid—and the famed Blade of Frontiers—shattered that certainty. 🍓's thoughts: ZEV YOU BASTARD COME HERE AND ANSWER FOR YOUR CRIMES 😤 "Maybe someone else, in some other time, lives the life I dream of having with you" - HOW DARE YOU?! 😤😭 The way Tav's faith and sense of divine purpose intertwined with his love story with Wyll was so refreshing and compelling. His internal religious conflict felt authentic, and the dynamic between him and Wyll—how they balanced each other's flaws while still holding one another accountable—made this one of the most memorable and beautifully layered romances I've read all year. Even if it was, for all intents and purposes, a slow burn. No notes at all—this was perfect.

Note: This work is part of a series.

The Arrangement [Astarion x Tav] - by @fangswbenefits 📖 The plot: Having convinced Astarion to abandon the Rite of Profane Ascension, leaving him a vampire spawn still bound by his hunger, Tav offers him blood in the absence of a cure. Though the two had agreed to remain just friends back at Moonrise Towers, the line begins to blur again as other cravings stir beneath the surface. 🍓's thoughts: Not me writing Tav in for the plot when it's an 'x reader' but ON WE GO- Ugh, the push-and-pull dynamic between Tav and Astarion is delicious. That messy blend of "sort-of exes" and "kind-of enemies" who are still hopelessly in love with each other? Perfection 🤌🏻 They're both such idiots, and the banter is genuinely hilarious. As a survivor myself, I'm also incredibly moved by the way Astarion's journey with intimacy is handled—the slow arc of him reclaiming it on his own terms is raw, and whilst also painful, it is also incredibly real, so I can’t recommend this story enough 🩷

The times you will never remember [Gortash x The Dark Urge, Astarion x The Dark Urge] - by Maladaptive_daydreaming 📖 The plot: When former allies cross paths at the Gortash's coronation, Astarion finds himself unraveling the tangled history of the bond his lover shared with the Chosen of Bane. 🍓's thoughts: Astarion's inner monologue/commentary had me dead HAHAHA. Gortash is, of course, an absolute piece of shit (as he should be, my favourite lil rat <3), but he was right in calling Astarion a yapper 💀 Either way, this is such a fun story that also expands on Durge's backstory in a way that works really well with the canon information that we do have. Durgetash are so insufferably horrible and cannot be normal and I just love it. At the same time, Astarion keep making one horrible decision after the other and I'm on the edge of my mf'ing seat to see how/where the story is going to end.

Deadly Ambition [Gortash x The Dark Urge] - by @elinorbard 📖 The plot: U.S. Congressman Enver Gortash eagerly accepts Governor Richard Bhaal’s offer to join his presidential campaign as running mate, only to discover that the true power behind the operation is Bhaal’s enigmatic and ruthless daughter, Elegy. As the campaign hurtles toward the White House, Enver and Elegy find themselves entangled in a dangerous web of ambition, secrets, and manipulation. 🍓's thoughts: WOMEN IN MALE DOMINATED FIELDS YALL >>> Once again a modern AU has made the list, but I swear Gortash as VP Candidate is diabolical work. Elegy is... well, let's just say the author did an incredible job of making Durge work in a modern context (I love that lil insane baby) —that woman is vicious. Insanely smart, but vicious. Truly a case where I was rooting for the evil cunts to win and my God did this serve. Quite frankly, I need more.

Note: This work is part of a series.

Don't Wake Me Up [Rolan x Tav] - by @seabirdsong 📖 The plot: Tav and Rolan share a complicated past—though only one of them knows it. Years ago, she watched him from afar, until Elturel fell, and everything changed. Now, bound by necessity, they find themselves side by side, crossing the Shadow-Cursed Lands, and discovering that some wounds can only be mended by those who carry the same scars. 🍓's thoughts: Full disclosure: Much like GML I am still reading this fic and haven't fully caught up with every chapter, but I do love Rolan and I do love everything I have read thus far, so "Don't Wake Me Up" is getting a place on my rec list 😌 This is somewhat of an enemies to lovers (well, one-sided enemies to lovers) slow burn, but it's that delicious kind of slow burn where Rolan is just peak idiotic and I like 'em like that. This is another exceptional case of "helping each other through trauma" and I cannot reiterate how much I love it. Once Rolan got over his initial Mr Darcy Default Front he became the best boi and I'm eagerly awaiting my holiday so I can finally catch up with the rest of this incredible fic 🩷🩷

📜 One shots & short stories:

midnight call [A!Astarion x Tav] by @again-please A Fitting Reunion [Astarion x Tav] by @deadly-diminuendo Dhampir Dreams [Astarion x Tav] by @bardic-inspo unburdened and becoming (an interlude) [Shadowheart x Tav] by @shadowhaert The Light in the Shadows [Shadowheart x Tav] by @sorceresssundries Petrichor and Parchment [Gale x Astation] by @forethott (with art by @calolily) Tongue of Silver [Shadowheart x Tav] by @gunpowdercarousel patchwork [Shadowheart x Nocture] by @aevallare Supply and Demand [Astarion x Tav] by luftballons99 Confession (Astarion's POV) [Astarion x Tav] by @vixstarria

Please give these amazing authors some love—kudos, comments, likes or a reblog can mean the world. If you have fic recs of your own, drop them in the comments or tag me! I'd love to keep the love going and discover even more gems. Let's continue to foster positivity and kindness in these spaces, particularly in times like these where those two go a long way 💕🍓

P.S: If any of the AO3 authors mentioned have a tumblr account that is not tagged, feel free to tag them. I have tried my best to look everyone up, but I'm not infallible and might've accidentally missed someone.

[habizuh-studios]

JUST WATCHED KPOP DEMON HUNTERS.

super good movie imo, i'm so glad they didn't make jinu/rumi kiss. made me ship them even more. the friendship between the girls was so cute. i lovee me some character death but the way they did it is so... like genuinely there's so much to do w that concept.

AND THE END CREDITS!!! holy peak LOVED seeing the va's faces and stuff :D they all CRUSHED IT.

10/10 animation as well. the title made me think it was some corny ass movie but i saw the animation and was like goddamn. the soundtrack was also wonderful, that idol song was my favorite though.

wish we got to see more of the saja boys but they did great w the screentime they had! just imagining their backstories - probably similar to jinu's, in a sense....

and wonderful character designs!! so pleasing to look at, idk why i was fawning over rumi's braid.

ZOEY IS SO ME.... it feels wrong saying that but she's genuinely so relatable. hoping to see more of her and huntrix's interactions in general.

i would highly highly HIGHLY recommend this movie, even and especially if you dont like romance, which ik is like one of the main marketing thing theyre going with. seriously. it was soo fucking peak, the amount of satisfaction i got of the unresolved tension!!! and WOW character death wasn't sad but it was done in a way that swas still like damn. really satisfying all around.

also wondering about celine... especially towards the end with rumi asking celine for advice/her to use the sword, and her words... i feel like that's a metaphor for something but i'm not sure what.

anyway highly recommend!

[acrinyx]

Our Favorite Game

Part 2 of Evolving Feelings. It's a lot shorter but way fluffier

First chapter free of charge:

It’s been a few weeks since Damian and Jon officially started dating unbeknownst to their families and no one had caught on yet. Although, to be fair, they hadn't had that much time to actually interact and go on cheesy dates Jon has insisted on dragging Damian to. They were always too busy with vigilante work and school.

But today was one of the rare days they were both free, and they were about to make the most of it.

“Why are we watching crappy horror movies again?” Damian asked as a teenage boy on the screen with no proper survival instincts got stabbed on screen.

Jon gasped in offense. “These are classics Dami! How dare you call them crappy!”

The main female protagonist ran up the stairs instead of attempting to run towards the front door. “These people have no proper survival instincts. And the killer is just pathetic.”

“Well not everyone is the fearless Son of the Bat.”

“Even you have to understand that these teenagers have no survival instincts.”

Jon huffed and just turned back to the screen. “It’s kind of the point, but yeah. They have zero survival instincts.”

Even though they wanted to go out, Damian had gotten injured on his mission and the rest of the Waynes put him on strict bedrest. The former assassin insisted he was fine, but Jon saw the amount of bruises he received. While he could walk around without much pain, one wrong bump and he’d feel that familiar throbbing pain every superhero was used to, even the semi-invulnerable supers. Despite this, Jon improvised and asked Damian if he was willing to move their date to the Wayne’s movie theater, even though his family was going to be there.

At that point however, they both missed each other and wanted to spend time together, so Jon’s request was met with very little resistance.

“I will admit though,” Damian said, “that even though what I’m about to say may sound sadistic and cruel, it is a little funny watching them make stupid decisions. All of this could’ve been avoided if she had just not picked up the phone.”

The super smiled. “At least you’re enjoying it?”

Damian smirked. “Enough.”

Jon grinned at his boyfriend and gently rested his head on Damian’s shoulder, careful not to touch anything that might be bruised. “Glad you’re not having a terrible time.”

For the next few minutes, the two had complete peace. Both nearly completely forgot about the fact that they were in a manor full of unsuspecting family members, allowing each other to enjoy each other’s company without the fear of being ridiculed.

Then, the two suddenly heard someone approaching the theater. Jon immediately lifted his head from Damian’s shoulder as the two boys tried to act natural when the door suddenly swung open. “Hey there guys!” Dick called.

“Hey Dick!” Jon greeted cheerfully.

“Hello Richard,” Damian followed, annoyed.

Dick’s smile widened. “Ah don’t you two look cozy! I remember bringing the Titans here all the time.”

“Do you actually have a purpose for being here Richard or are you here to intrude?”

Impossibly, Dick’s smile got brighter. “Alfred’s almost done cooking dinner if you two want any.”

“We’ll come out when we’re ready.”

“Alright then.” The former Robin made his exit, but not before turning around with a knowing smirk. “I’ll tell Alfred to save you guys some plates.”

After the man left, both Damian and Jon were eerily quiet, still both staring at the door where Dick was moments before. “Do you think he knows?” Jon asked.

The former assassin shrugged his shoulders. “He most likely has his hunches. While Drake’s detective skills are renowned and hailed to be better than Father’s, Richard often figures out everything the fastest. And given his penchant for relationship drama, he’ll keep this to himself.”

The super nodded thoughtfully. “So we’re fine?”

“Yeah we’re fine. Shall we get back to the movie?”

Jon laid his head back on Damian’s shoulder as they continued their horror movie marathon. The current Robin tried not to think too hard about the mysterious absence of interruptions for the rest of the night.

[still-breathing-au-p3r]

(Yesterday was the one-year anniversary of this blog!! Which- holy shit! A whole year of this! Thank you guys so much for going on this wild ride with us! We've been astounded and delighted by the feedback and interaction we've gotten about this story, and we're thrilled to pieces for what we've got to share with you all in the future!)

(In honor of this milestone, we're going to start implementing something that we've been thinking about since we started the blog, but haven't been able to find good timing for- Flashback Fridays!)

(These are little bonus scenes that don't fit into the main chronology of the story- some take place during the time frame covered on the blog and just didn't fit into the pacing we wanted, some take place during the events of the game but before the start of the blog, and some take place before the events of P3 entirely!)

(We hope you enjoy the first example of this feature! We really enjoy these scenes and we're glad to start showing them off!)

They’d kept his old room empty.

Shinjiro almost wants to say something about it, make some shitty remark about their sentimentality, but it’s not like he’s any better. He could and probably should have ducked straight inside and locked the door behind him with an excuse about needing to unpack, as if that didn’t amount to just turning out his pockets.

He did not do that, because he’s every damn bit as sentimental as Aki and Kirijo.

So the three of them linger in the hall outside the door to the room that somehow had remained his this whole time, just talking.

It’s easy– way, way too easy– to fall back into the familiarity of their dynamic, clicking back into place like it doesn’t matter how long he’d been gone or why he’d left in the first place. 

He shouldn’t be letting this happen, but he can’t stand the thought of having to see Aki and Kirijo’s faces if he tried to brush them off now.

That new field leader of theirs comes by– Arisato, who can apparently carry a dozen different Personas in his head and shuffle through them like playing cards. After sniffing around briefly he retreats back to the lounge area and takes a seat next to the blonde girl who had introduced herself to Shinjiro– with comedic levels of excess formality– as Aigis. She passes him a paperback book, and for a while they’re quiet.

So quiet that Shinjiro almost forgets about them, letting himself get reabsorbed into conversation with Kirijo and Aki until Aigis speaks again.

“Usually, people's asses are already cracked,” she says, with the exact same cadence and tone you’d expect to hear from a voice announcing train schedules over a loudspeaker. “Yours is as well, right, Minato-san?”

Shinjiro’s eyebrows climb. “...Do we need to go rescue him?”

“Nah,” Aki laughs. “Arisato can handle Aigis by himself just fine.” 

And apparently Aki’s right, because without missing a beat or so much as a twitch of anything that could be called a facial expression, Arisato tells Aigis that the answer to her question is ‘a secret’.

“Please tell me someday.” Aigis manages to sound both earnest and absolutely inflectionless at the same time. Arisato nods, still completely stone-faced.

“Where did you even find this girl?” Shinjiro asks, feeling hypnotized by the sheer weirdness of the scene. The blonde hair and blue eyes, and that name– she’s got to be a foreigner, right?

“Yakushima, technically,” Aki says.

“‘Technically’?” What in the goddamn hell is that supposed to mean?

“Akihiko, did you not tell him anything about Aigis?” Kirijo asks incredulously. 

“I didn’t know that was my responsibility, so no, I didn’t.” He looks way too damn amused by this, like it’s some big secret that Shinjiro isn’t privy to. Figures. 

Kirijo’s ‘I must bear the burden of being surrounded by fools with grace’ sigh sounds just the same as Shinjiro remembers.

“Aigis is an anti-Shadow suppression weapon designed by the Kirijo Group,” she explains. Shinjiro stares at her like a second head just sprouted from her shoulders. That’s so out of left field that– she’s got to be messing with him, right? 

Well, no, that can’t be right. This is Kirijo, after all– telling jokes is beneath her.

“She had been offline and out of commission for nearly a decade, kept in storage in the lab at Yakushima. She reactivated herself unexpectedly during our visit this summer and has been a valuable member of the team since then.”

Shinjiro is still trying to wrap his head around the beginning of Kirijo’s explanation by the time she’s reached the end of it.

“A robot,” he finally manages. “And…how is a robot supposed to fight Shadows, exactly?”

“By utilizing the power of a Persona, just the same as we do.”

He takes a moment to digest this. He takes a second and third moment, because one was not enough, apparently. Does he even want to ask after the gritty details about how a robot can have a Persona, or why the robot needs to look like an anime character?

He actually doesn’t, he decides. Ignorance is bliss.

“So,” he says. “You’ve got a robot with a Persona just– in the dorm.”

“Well, yes.” Kirijo’s perfect poise doesn’t falter, but Shinjiro can tell that it’s a close call. So she does recognize how goddamn ridiculous the concept is when you boil it down, at least.

“And wearin’ a Gekkou uniform,” Shinjiro points out, just to see her reaction.

“She decided yesterday that she wants to go to school, and Mitsuru and the chairman let her,” Aki says, grinning. Kirijo manages to frown at him without actually changing the shape of any one of her facial features.

“I feel that allowing her to become more familiar with humanity– both of others’ and her own– would be an enriching experience for her.”

Shinjiro whistles. “You’re really livin’ in an episode of Argon Exodus Disciple these days, huh,” he says, looking back over at their field leader and the– robot, apparently. “We gonna be fighting Shadows in giant mechs anytime soon?”

“There aren’t any plans for it currently. But if such a device is ever prototyped, shall I consider you as our first volunteer test pilot?” Kirijo’s smile is flawlessly professional and surgically sharp. Shinjiro does something that he hasn’t done in two years:

He throws back his head and laughs, one short, harsh bark of sound.

Alright, so maybe Kirijo has learned how to tell a joke. How’s that for progress?

[shadeswift99]

I just saw your tags on that post about little communities and sorry for being on anon but I feel shy today but still want to say I remember when I was new to Tumblr and your blog was one of the first I found and the Headcanons blog was how I first started using Discord and I just wanted to say thank you for all the cool stuff you do even if I see you a bit less lately and I love you and all the people I've gradually got to know through the Hermitcraft fandom!!

I'll always be really glad I go to do something that lasted in people's minds as much as that time period did, as well as really benefit from the community myself. This was how I first got comfortable with writing and reading fanfic, and the way people added onto each other's ideas and just bounced stuff around has stuck with me so much. I'm happy to see that some of the other people who remember it as warmly as I do are still around and in the community 💙

[clumsypuppy]

learning abt friendship decay and "not reaching out to your friends for months at a time unprompted is not neurotypical behaviour" has me feeling a certain way

[love-songs-for-emma]

‼️ VAMPIRE QUESTION TIME ‼️ [MORAL DILEMMAS ALERT🚨]

if your significant other/best friend were turned into a vampire, would you want them to turn you into one too?

and, vice versa,

if you were turned into a vampire, would you want to turn your significant other/best friend into one too?

[thedistortionshallways]

People who genuinely believe all asexuals are sex repulsed and can't even stand to think about the act are frustrating but also funny because bro who do you think is writing your well written 30k kinktober fic that leaves you gobsmacked because of how explicit it is lmao, anyways happy October 3rd yall and god bless the many many aces who write fanfiction

[rouge-the-bat]

wait like... do some ppl actually check all the blogs of people that interact with them? to vet out all the ones they dont want around? bc if so that sounds. exhausting?? how do people have time for that??

[gordonstanheight]

access to celebrities might be one of the worst things social media has done. i really really wish y’all would realize these people are not automatically your friends just bc they interact sometimes. like y’all need to learn the word BOUNDARIES and then apply them!

[cowboy-robooty]

not going to name names bc thats messed up but omfg i was tryna find records of old heta fandom shit to show inu right and i found a hetalia iceberg and I SAW MY 2019 OPP ON THERE. IT WAS SO FUCKING FUNNY LIKE MY EYES BULGED OUT OF MY SKULL BECAUSE IM NOT EVEN JOKING I HATED THIS BITCH SO MUCH WHEN I WAS 14 AND NGL I STILL HATE HER. I DIDNT SAY NOTHING AND KEPT CURTIOUS AND NORMAL OBVIOUSLY BUT ON THE INSIDE I WANTED HER ASS DEAD EVERYDAY AND WELL... you all know im never in the loop with things and had no fucking clue that she was just the antichrist for an entire group of people lol. SHE WAS MY ANTICHRIST THO. I HATED HER AND SHE HATED ME OKAY AND IM LIKE RODF SEEING HOW SHES ON THE FUCKING HETALIA ICEBERG I WAS LIKE OMG.... I THOUGHT ONLY I FUCKING DESPISED HER

[ashored]

share your ship tier list for nami...if you have one! :-)

hi anon! i made this tier list up just for you. instead of making it 'my' ship tier list though i made it how i think nami would feel about some characters...

but pretty much (nearly) anyone at the 'friends' tier or higher i can see romance potentially blossoming!

[surreal-duck]

hi!! i just wanted to say that ive liked midoyuzu since i was like 14 and its been a few years since then (obviously) but seeing your midoyuzu art now is so!!! its so fulfilling to my past self who had like NO art to go off of, i guess? anyway! your art is super good and i love it so much <3

im glad omg? extremely late to the party but by god i am bringing snacks in here or die trying o7 was pretty baffled the first time finding out more abt their dynamic and looking them up on here to find maybe like two more recent posts and the rest from no sooner than 2017 or so askjdghsjkgdhjks but really THANK YOU!!!!!!!! happy to be of service to your inner 14yo somewhat ;v;

yknow what though the really funny thing is that i wasnt even that into them initially. just remembered that cute interaction at the end of xmas live and thought "huh these two r kinda sweet actually" and that curiosity is always a slippery slope into genuine investment and by god is tripping into it a favorite pastime of mine

[sleepy-vix]

some people get so mad when they see a rarepair like??? if it's mot problematic then leave it alone

[gu6chan]

99% just my autism speaking here but something ive been noticing lately that im sorta kinda 😶 about is when ppl are like "I think you'll like this" but not bc they ACTUALLY think you'll like it, rather they just got into it and want you to also get into it so "I think you'll like this" is a nice personal hook. i love chill stuff as much as any other person ofc but given i don't divulge that EVER, what makes you think my berserk reading, made in abyss watching, drakengard playing ass would like YURU CAMP????