#Especially if caretaker is the hardened gruff type

[whumpdaydreamerx]

That moment when Whumpee overwhelmed with the pain of their injuries, screams and yells Caretaker’s name in desperation. And all Caretaker can do to stop their agony and writhing, is gently quiet them before getting started on treatment.

The “Shh, shh, shh. I know…I know” as they take a moment to brush a hand through Whumpee’s hair or cup their cheek. Softening their features to comfort them.

[tiredflowercrown]

Hi! What are some of your favourite story tropes?

Finally have the energy to answer this.

I'm gonna break them down by types.

Relationships

Grumpy x Sunshine

It's a classic trope that plays so well with so many settings and other characters archetypes. It's an opposites attract that doesn't typically lean unrealistic or abusive.

Found Family

It's perfection. Every single one of my fandoms has a found family in it. Ever piece of media I've even remotely been interested in. Batman, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Young Avengers, X-Men, Avengers/MCU, Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, Voltron, 6 of Crows, Sleepy Bois Inc., etc. It's a trope one turns to form a little hope in people that always delivers.

Hidden Relationships

When I say this, I mean where they don't really hide it or actively hide it, I should say, but people don't realize they're in a relationship. The comedy and confusion that results from this trope are always fun and leave less room for uncomfortable ethics.

Has always known x Just realized

The exasperation of waiting for someone to realize that they love you when it can be clearly seen is heartwarming and hilarious.

Jaded Caretaker and Innocent/Feral Child

It's such an interesting dynamic that can be interpreted in so many manners. It's typically seen with a gruff father figure and a teenage girl, but my preference is an older sibling figure. Bonus points if the child is horribly traumatized but acts like it's normal or brushes past it.

Story Settings

Thieves/Criminals

A little crime never hurt anyone, especially if it's all fiction anyway. It's a perfect setting for found family and more jaded characters.

College/University

One can really play with character development here due to college naturally being a place that people change and grow. In fanfiction, it can also be a place to further flesh out a character or delve into their interests more

Fame

Whether it's music or band or just general famous people, it's so fun to see people react to fame and public vs. private personas.

Character Types

Aloof with a soft heart

This can be in a lot of directions, whether it be hurt too many times but still willing to try, hardened after a long and hard life, or the eldest kid in a bad situation. No matter how you take it, it's a wonderful cup of tea.

Horribly traumatized but kind and happy

The ability to do good and be good despite it all hits really hard to home for me. So it's always nice to see characters in that situation.

Bonus: Story Formats

Social Media/Text fics

Listen, it's so much story for so little work (other than formatting the work itself, I'm sorry). There's so many ways to show off a characters personality with how one texts or sets up their social media. I find it fascinating.

Thank you for the ask!