#Pixiemage

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@pixiemage for being the fic writer that got me invested in the MCYT random. She writes the most intricate and wholesome stories that always make my day. Her cosplays are also so detailed and full of life, very wonderful. (Hi friend!!!)

@pixiemage !!!

[ace1diots]

MCNNERS SWEEEPP !!!!

This art was originally for the poll Lyric was running but I didn’t finish it on time lol

[mysteriousmoss]

Yes these are targeted MCNN memes and Pixie you better be getting rest soon or I swear to Saint Pearl, and any gods above I will find you and put a weighted blanket over you so you sleep.

Anyways. HERES MEMES

Also here’s the MCNN tumblr acc @minecraftnewsnetwork

The one who I’m targeting with these memes is Ms Mage

@pixiemage

[pixiemage]

Eternally grateful for the friendly and wonderful Kakashi cosplayer that was willing to step in and be Etho for a very specific Limited Life photo I wanted to do at con this weekend.

You, sir, made my entire night. Thank you.

Enacting the sword

(Also this makes the Grian-to-Etho height scale hilarious and I love it)

[pixie-mage]

I’ve thought about telling you. I’ve thought about bringing it up. You’ve asked me about my purple striped pendant enough times, and I’ve always brushed it off, and you still give it a sidelong look as if you know, so I’ve thought about saying something–

(Or leaving my laptop open on the wiki page, or doodling the flag on a sticky note and leaving it where you can see, or buying a book about it on your Amazon account, or–)

–but I never have.

Maybe it would finally convince you to leave my dating life alone. Or at least, maybe it would convince you that a dating app won’t work the same for someone like me.

Because when you’re asexual, most men on a dating app are expecting a future hookup, whether that’s now or a few weeks down the line…so you’re not what they’re looking for.

Anyway, I’ve thought about it. But I’ve also seen how you talked to me behind my sister’s back when she came out as bisexual, how you were outwardly unbothered and generally supportive but would turn to me with “If this phase lasts” and “She's still young” and “When she settles down with a guy” on your lips. It’s been a while since I’ve heard it, but even now, when she’s college age and openly dating a woman, I get the feeling you still don’t take her relationship as seriously as our brother’s relationship with his girlfriend. I get the feeling you still judge.

(You love us dearly. I know you do. The good and great family memories far far outweigh the bad. And you care about us so much. You’ve fought the world for us in the past and you’d do it again and you’ll always always love and support us in everything we do. But. But.)

And maybe you wouldn’t judge me so harshly for simply saying I’m ace, because it’s not like I’m gay, right? It’s not like I’ll end up with another girl, right? It’s not as big of a deal…right?

But I’ve also seen how judgemental you were when I started crossplaying, when I started choosing male characters to cosplay alongside the female. I was just dressing up for fun and that’s all it ever will be, but still…the judgement. The unspoken judgement of different.

And when I brought up the idea of adoption instead of having my own kids - the one time I opened up enough to mention it - you gave me the most indecipherable look that made me feel like I’d said something horribly, horribly wrong. And I said “What?” and you said “Nothing.” But it was “nothing” in the “I won’t say it, but you should know” way. It was “nothing” in the “I won’t say it, but I’ll let you feel my dissatisfaction from where you’re sitting” way.

And just this year, I got so close. I almost said something. We were having a conversation - god knows I can’t even remember how it started now - but I got brave enough to ask if it would be so wrong to never want to be physically intimate with someone. And I got an exaggeration eyeroll, and a “You have GOT to get over your fear of sex” as if you knew me sooo well that you obviously could see what I really meant. But you didn’t. You don’t. And when I said - rather impulsively - that “I’m not afraid, I just don’t want to do it. It’s gross and uncomfortable” - well.

“That’s a childish response.”

Because god forbid I feel differently than you do about something that would only affect my life. God forbid I dislike something even when the rest of the world expects me to want to love it. God forbid.

So I haven’t told you. With a response like that, why the hell would I?

You always say “you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find a prince”…and sure, I understand the meaning. But why does finding a prince require kissing? Why can’t I hug him instead? Why can’t a peck on the cheek suffice? I’d offer him a Lego minifigure if that would do the trick. I’d much prefer it.

But no, I’m childish for wanting to keep my body to myself.

You signed me up for a dating app when I was in early college. At the time I thought it was funny, and I still kind of do. I know that you want to see me happy and you assume finding a partner is what will do that. And maybe I would be happy with a partner in my life…but not the kind you’re thinking of.

See, the problem with dating apps - the problem with dating - is I know eventually the guy will get bored. He’ll get bored before we hit five months because the whole time he’ll have been waiting for the chance to take me to bed, and unfortunately for him, the thought will have never crossed my mind. Hell, the last time we tried to make out I was probably thinking about pizza rolls and wondering how long people are supposed to keep kissing like that. When is it acceptable to stop? When is it polite to get back to watching the movie? How much kissing is enough to satisfy someone else? Because it sure as hell does next to nothing for me.

I used to think I was broken, you know.

I used to think there was something wrong with me if everyone was explaining kissing and sex as this fantastic thing, and I was sitting there going “What’s there to like?”

I used to think - hell - maybe mom was right. Maybe I just have to keep kissing frogs.

But at some point, you kiss enough frogs that never turn into princes, and you start to realise that maybe the problem isn’t the frogs you’re picking. Maybe the problem is you. Maybe you don’t have the magic in your lips to turn ‘em back into royalty.

And then you date an amazing, amazing guy, and you think “Wow, I could picture a life with him” and you think “This could be something” and you think “This is a prince…right?” …but you still feel nothing. The romance is there, and the joy of shared interests, and the matching sense of humor, and the laughter and the fun and you fit and it’s amazing - but physically? Sexually? Nothing. You feel nothing. You’re still daydreaming about pizza rolls when you’re kissing on the couch, and nothing has changed.

So you think…another frog?

And you end things.

And you think it’s better that way.

And you think maybe you were just excited over a solid friendship and misinterpreted what you were feeling.

But then you find an internet post that is far too relatable. You find an artist that has put into words the exact way you’ve been feeling for years. You find a comic that sends a shockwave of a revelation through your head and you feel - you feel whole. You feel unbroken. You feel like this is what you were missing all along.

One word that makes you feel a little less alone, knowing there are others out there just like you.

Asexual.

A person who feels no physical attraction toward others.

Sometimes they want to be physically intimate with their partner even though they feel nothing, but sometimes? Sometimes they really really don’t.

And it’s okay.

And it has a name.

And it’s not broken.

…and I would tell you all of this if I felt like I could. But.

But.

It’s just a phase and you’d be happier with a partner and that’s a childish response.

Is it any wonder I have never explained what my purple striped pendant really means?

[joifee]

“How - How badly did he hurt you?”

I AM SO READY!! thanks to the @hermitshippingbigbang i was able to draw for @pixiemages awesome fanfic! Its called "Do You Believe In Magic" and its up now!

I had such a blast reading and drawing this scene! please check it out, as well as the other artworks!! ----- @fantasykiri5 [Trapped] [Jimmy] [Tango] @joifee [Feathers] (Thats this one!!) @aviomons [Magic] @setacin [Campire]

[setacin]

"He wove his own magic in concentrated spirals around their joined hands, and Tango did his best to keep up."

Here's my art for the fic Do You Believe In Magic? by @pixiemage for @hermitshippingbigbang :D

Be sure to look out for all the other art for this fic & all the other art and writing from this event!

@fantasykiri5 [Trapped] [Jimmy] [Tango] @joifee [Feathers] @aviomons [Magic] @setacin [Campfire] (you're here!)

Bonus:

[lunarcrown]

Comm for @pixiemage of their au they wrote a fic for HERE !!

In it, Jimmy doesn’t remember Tango and co when they pass through the rift to empires, and Tango TRIES to stay out of things…….but he just can’t stay watching in the background when the Jimmy-bullying goes too far!!!

FIGHT MODE ACTIVATED!!!!!!!

[aviomons]

One of three projects from the @hermitshippingbigbang event! This piece is based off a fic by @pixiemage which you can read here !!

[irondadfics]

Holiday Rec List.

Hi everyone, this is long overdue, but I promised so here's to starting off the New Year right with some fics for you to check out. I didn't add any descriptions, so check them out! Some are series, some require you to be logged into your ao3. These are in no particular order. You are sure to find something you will love. We've linked the authors where possible so be sure to check out their other works, encourage (not pressure) them to finish their in progress works please or even write new works! Trust me! Happy New Year!

So many awesome stories did not make this list because I didn't want to overwhelm anyone, but many are already in mind for another special rec list!.

I love you more than anything (bio dad au) - iron_spider

But Only Hope and Sorrows End - iron_spider

Lazarus, come forth - iron_spider

Four times peter cheated death (and one time he didn't) - iron_spider

A Life of Crime - intothestorm

Up Came the Sun - WhimsicalEthnographies

Hey Ragazzo - WhimsicalEthnographies

Becoming Belonging - sahiya

A Soft Place to Land - sahiya

The Third Option - Uncertainty_Principle

Men of Iron - Spdrmain

The Little Things - soupshep

First Wednesday of March - soupshep

You'll Always Get There First - soupshep

The Time Traveler's Mentor - Diaz_evan

Three Weeks, Two Days, Seven Hours - soupshep

Never Go Home Alone - Orphan Account

Here's to all New Beginnings - Gruoch Orphan Account

Even Children Get Older - LittleMissAgrafina

A Snapshot Moment - soupshep

Hold Your Breath While You're Safe - Gruoch Orphan Account

The Hearth - Sagemb

Everyday Superhero Verse - Stoneage_woman

College Applications: The Biggest Meme - Sagemb

The Long Way Back - Gruoch Orphan Account

Allston Christmas - Gruoch Orphan Account

Hard to Love - Groo_ock Orphan Account

Aperture - Gruoch Orphan Account

Holdfasts - Gruoch Orphan Account

I Am One of You Forever - Gruoch Orphan Account

Neon Liar (Hiding in Plain Sight) - isaDanCurtisproduction

Constant Internal [Spider] Screaming: Semi-Connected Scenes from a Graduating Senior’s Life - isaDanCurtisproduction

As Luck Would Have It - blondsak, whumphoarder

Poison Apple - whumphoarder

Inevitable - imgoingtocrash

Knowing (of everything she doesn't) - imgoingtocrash

287 Miles - imgoingtocrash

Out of Darkness - StarryKnight09

I Would Lay My Armour Down - losingmymindtonight

Webcams and Webshooters - losingmymindtonight

Call You Home - Madelinedear

The Guardian - Emily_F6

Survivor's Guide to The Galaxy - fanfic1892

A Little Late On the Blood Work - Pixiemage

With Kind Regards and Completely Serious Warning - jennylarner

The Chain - RayRox360

Was that a Star Wars reference, Dr. Stark? - Jen27ny

You Are My Sunshine - M4rmalade

I told you I had issues - Bergen

PS: If you make it here then awesome sauce! Send us your fave fics to read as well, you never know they may end up on a special rec list someday! No promises though! Thank you all! Have an awesome 2024 everyone!

[hermitshippingbigbang]

Do You Believe In Magic?

By: Pixiemage (@pixiemage)

Relationship: Jimmy/Tango

Rating: Teen and up

Words: 23.5k

Summary:

It had been one year since Jimmy broke the magebond with his former witch and left the cottage behind. One year since he was last able to perform a full familiar shift, his canary form beyond his reach. One year since he joined the Southlands Coven at Grian’s invitation. One week since a healing crystal experiment blew up the coven's keep. One week since Grian and Martyn found out he couldn’t transform properly, and four days since they’d sent him off to attune. One day since Jimmy had arrived in town, and half a day since he started his hike into the woods. Half an hour since he’d attempted an attunement. Ten minutes since a monster cornered him in a clearing. Five minutes since a stranger saved his life.

(Eleven months since Jimmy had spoken Scott’s name.)

OR: A misadventure in the woods leads to a night spent at a stranger’s campsite, an unexpected friendship, the swapping of life stories, a lesson in magic, and the beginning of something entirely unexpected…not necessarily in that order.

Read Do You Believe In Magic? on AO3!

Full Art pieces are included in the posted fic!

Check out the amazing artists for this team:

Fantasykiri (@fantasykiri5)

aviomons (@aviomons)

Joi (@joifee)

Seta (@setacin)

Seta's Twitter

A special thanks goes out to the brilliant beta reader of this fic:

AutomaticNerdBread (@automaticnerdbread)

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!!! @pixiemage IS SO COOL!!! She puts so much care and effort into everything she creates from her cosplay to her parodies. She is so friendly and I always love talking to her!!

@pixiemage !!!

[ace1diots]

I think PixieMage should be allowed to kill more often hope this helps

[mysteriousmoss]

I do not think I posted this drawing in its entirety on here.

If anyone saw the photo in the Actor AU drawing I did. Yeah this is the photo close up

[pixiemage]

Finished my Scott cosplay!

How many series easter eggs can you spot…? 😉

(There aren’t that many but still pfft)

[keystonepublishing]

Sheriff, Rancher, Soulmate: A Solidaritek Anthology

Ignore the title spelling error, please

So remember how I made those three Solidaritek ficbinds? Just as I was finishing them, a little thought whispered in my ear "What if these fics are all together in a thick book? What if you add-in comments and meta and extra stories from Tumblr? And what if you made it all pretty and super extra?"

And from that, I embarked on a month-long quest to create an anthology of Solidaritek fics. With my drive for wanting things to look pretty, I added some new tricks and effects to the book that I normally wouldn't, such as pasting marbled paper (actually wrapping paper - the same ones I used for the past ficbinds) to "divide" the stories as well as making graphic double-spread title pages.

Creating those graphics was one of the more time-consuming parts of the project. It took literal hours of scouring the web to find the right pictures, graphics, and effects that could best fit the vibe of the stories. It took hours more to finesse them all together in Microsoft Word, a program not known for being good with graphic design.

All the three stories are formatted like how I did their individual past binds. But also I added an additional section to this book that took up even more time: the Meta and Comments section.

This was inspired by some of the ficbinds I saw on Tumblr - if fandom is a transformative place created between discussions and insights between fellow fans, then the comments section deserves equal credit in the creation of fan pairings. As such, I archived selected comments from all three fics for how they appreciate the stories, the authors, or how they understood the pairing.

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE.

Over the months I lurked in the Solidaritek pairing, I have saved a number of Tumblr ficlets. Given how my earliest intrusive thoughts on this project is to save them from deletion, I decided to put a spin on the binding concept: create an accompanying booklet of Tumblr ficlets and a book cover-pocket to store said booklet.

The ficlets are, in order of printing:

The Canary of Death and his Coal Mine by @fellfromavent

They Have One Bed by @kitspot (sadly deleted)

Jimmy meets his soulmate through death by @percivex

"But do they have to mean that?" by @habeascorpseus

"Good morning Canary," by @silverskye13

Hermitcraft / Empires Reunion by @pixiemage

In all, from formatting the first page of this book till today, the entire production of this took a full month. While I may not engage in such a complex project again for the near-term (or god forbid, do this again), I am still so proud of this book!