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Returning to jess' voyeurism bit as usual, but from a different angle this time

My interpretation here is that Santi links Wolfe not having kissed him 'properly' for a while directly to the horror of Philly - so with a whumper's eye one can theorise that Santi believes that when Wolfe stops being (as?) physically affectionate it means that his mental health is suffering.

Is this true, or is it just a correlation and not reliable? If it is true, is this something that Wolfe is aware he's doing or not? So many options.

(Note he's absolutely not willing to talk about philly here lol, deflects it straight back to Nic).

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stage crew shit as great library characters even though the show’s been over for a few weeks. because why not.

Troll: what snacks do y’all want in the booth for tech week?

Santi: vodka.

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Jess, talking about Wolfe: I think he’s at the point where he just doesn’t care if he gets fired.

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Glain: this light physically cannot get any brighter.

Dario: skill issue.

Glain: I will throw this computer at you.

Dario: you won’t.

*crashing sound*

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Wolfe: if you are very stubborn and also blessed with nepotism, you can achieve anything.

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Khalila, dramatically: what does your inner artist say?

Dario: my inner artist says I want to kill myself.

Dario: but I think the blue looks nice.

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Jess: wait why are the lights like. murder red.

Glain: I’m expressing myself.

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Dario: wait who wrote “I am not Dario” on the affirmations board?

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whumpees who, despite their torture, agony, the scars and bruises covering their skin, the grime and blood caked on their face, hold themselves aloof and with an air of grace

no one knows how much they’re struggling, the true amount of pain they’ve gone through, the agony they still experience every day, lingering from the injuries. no one knows the mental anguish, the fear and despair they feel when someone unknowingly does something whumper did, that triggers them, because it’s all behind their mask.

until, one day, they melt into a weeping, shaking, cowering mess that can’t even speak

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Hurt/Comfort is such an interesting thing. It’s basically an entire genre of fanfiction. I’d argue it satisfies a very basic, vital need–the same way that horror satisfies the basic need to be scared in a safe, controllable space. 

And yet it doesn’t really have an equivalent outside of fan culture. "Tearjerkers” can sometimes come close, they’re probably the closest thing to a mainstream hurt/comfort genre that there is. But those types of books and movies don’t usually focus on the “comfort” aspect in the same way, and don’t make use of tension and release.

I think every good hurt/comfort fic makes use of tension and release just as horror does, whether the writer is consciously aware of it or not. Though of course the tension and release in h/c comes from different sources than in horror. Instead of anticipating something frightening, you anticipate the intimacy and/or validation that comes from the “comfort” part you know is eventually coming. That’s what provides release of the tension built up during the “hurt” scenes.

I could write a goddamned essay about this it’s so fascinating. 

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The best quality a fictional man can have is being deeply, pathetically, wretchedly in love with someone, I think

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the 5 love languages: song recommendations, parallel play, talking about The Character, offering to kill each other’s parents, gifting little trinkets

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Do you know any good sources for burn scar care?

I’m writing a character who was burned in a spaceship crash. The story is set several years after the fact, and I want to incorporate that detail into the story. What would a burn scar care routine look like?

Hi!

I generally recommend medical websites for this kind of stuff. There are tons of information readily available online, especially about things as common as a burn injury. Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors or MSKTC can be helpful for you!

While caring for a burn scar will be different for everyone (there's many types, degrees, plus just individual differences between burn survivors themselves) some of the things that you can include;

Burnt skin doesn't produce its own oils, so it gets dry. It needs to be moisturized, oil-based products (think coconut or grape seed oil) are often used. The heavier the lotion, the fewer times a day it needs to be applied.

Massaging a scar, especially when it's relatively new. It can be a massage, but stretching or just putting pressure on it is part of that too. It helps the skin from becoming extremely sensitive. Initially you do it delicately, but after the scars are matured it's fine (or recommended even) to put some force into it. This loosens them up.

Itching is a huge issue. Both massaging and moisturizing help with that, but if it's still causing problems then there are medications that could provide some relief.

Protecting the skin from the sun. All year, including cloudy weather. Sunblock, big hats, sunglasses if needed, all that. This applies to people with darker skin as well because the skin loses its pigment after a burn (it can sometimes come back but it's definitely not a guarantee).

Avoiding the heat. A lot of burn survivors will have problems with temperature regulation because burns damage the sweat glands, so they overheat faster. There's nothing burn-specific here, same protocol as for avoiding a heatstroke - drink water and keep out of the sun.

Wearing softer and looser clothing. Rough and tight clothes can cause blisters, and that is a Problem. Inappropriate materials could also induce more itching.

Taking pain meds. Chronic pain is common, so your character might need medication.

I definitely wouldn't say that this is an exhaustive list, but I think it's a good start! If you need more details, I think the resources linked above should work.

I'm glad to see people interested in burn scars being a disability that requires a lot of care rather than seeing it as a solely visual thing! Makes it much more authentic :-)

I hope this helps!

mod Sasza

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Chapters: 1/? Fandom: The Great Library Series - Rachel Caine Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Niccolo Santi/Christopher Wolfe, Jess Brightwell & Niccolo Santi, Jess Brightwell & Christopher Wolfe, Jess Brightwell/Thomas Schreiber Characters: Jess Brightwell, Niccolo Santi, Christopher Wolfe (The Great Library), Thomas Schreiber (The Great Library) Additional Tags: Families of Choice, Sickfic, Mental Health Issues, Family Feels, Post-Canon, Major Illness, Bodily Fluids, not the sexy kind, Suicidal Thoughts, Canonical Child Abuse, ie jess’ upbringing, Aftermath of Torture, for wolfe and thomas as usual, spoiler the title refers to all of them Summary:

Some whumpy family feels.

Jess falls ill and Thomas can’t cope. Then Jess deteriorates. Can the dads help them both?

Sequel to this: https://archiveofourown.org/works/20842424/chapters/49619885

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chews on wolfe/santi like drywall. ive been brainrotting a much softer couple recently and it makes me think about how almost scarred their love is. like its not soft its grizzled its on fire it will burn both of them up if they live long enough. every kiss means something. theres no such thing as lazy intimacy because either of them would rather be taken out back and shot than have the word lazy apply to anything they do. like neither of them know how to be lazy. all they know is work all they know is give 1000% and that is the same philosophy they apply to loving each other. curls up on the ground and dies.

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when a powerful figure is reduced to kneeling. when the lord is forced to bow. when the exile stumbles into an unwelcoming bar. when the “beast” is chained by their horns. when a god is dragged behind their enemy’s chariot, a captive and trophy. when the loyal “guard dog” character is muzzled and the silver-tongued thief falls silent in horror.

that’s the shit

it’s about the contrapasso. the reversal of roles and the sudden, plunging terror of being unable to hide.

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Has your #1 comfort character committed a crime?

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Why is this the funniest line in the whole series

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yes i know I'm currently writing a PWP where Wolfe is having the time of his life getting degraded and wrecked but have you CONSIDERED

Wolfe and Santi HOLDING HANDS

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I am a WHORE for “the love is requited, they’re both just idiots”

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Love how the university-specific word for "classmate" in German comes from the Latin word for "comrade in arms". Finally someone recognizes education for what it is. Yeah we're in the trenches covered in blood 👍

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nobody appreciates how much my desire to whump Wolfe is about the heights of Library power and incredible mental/physical control that I can make him fall from.

it wouldn't be as fun to make him shake and scream and cry if he were less impressive to begin with