#Tweak Fix Repair

[yamicsoftwindowsrepair]

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[plushieni]

from this ask

bakugo treasured you in ways that made no sense, even to himself. he wasn’t sure when it happened—when you went from a stranger, someone who only ever seemed to appear when something was broken, to the person who consumed his every thought. fixing his gadgets, repairing his suit, tweaking his gear; it was supposed to be a simple, exchangable relationship. but somehow, it became something deeper.

some would say it was inescapable, the way you’d fit into his life without him realizing it, until the small talk turned into long fulfilling conversations. the laughter you shared during late-night tinkering sessions, the way your hands would brush when you passed him a tool, the small moments that kept adding up.

when he realized he liked you, he knew he had to ask you out—to get it out of the way, just in case you didn’t feel the same. he just couldn’t hold it back anymore. his voice was rough, like he was gritting his teeth to get the words out, but he made himself say them. it wasn’t some dramatic confession—no cheesy speeches or anything like that. but for bakugo, it was everything.

“y’know, when i’m with you, things aren’t so… bad. you don’t annoy the hell outta me either. and i wanna do better by you. so what do you say? can i be your boyfriend?” he asked, his tone as blunt and straightforward as ever.

when you two started dating, it was definitely a change—but for the better, of course.

you were his equal. it didn’t matter that your strength wasn’t physical—he was more than aware that your mind was just as sharp as his combat, your skills just as powerful in their own right. and it wasn’t just your genius that made him admire you; it was the way you moved through the world, the way you manage to tackle problems and challenges with effortlessly. it was impossible not to respect you.

he’d mention your adjustments to his gadgets, dropping your name casually, always being proud of you. “they thought it’d work better if it was smaller, huh? damn nerd was right,” he’d mutter, hands adjusting his gear with a satisfaction that only came from knowing it had been you who made it better. he was impressed by you more than he would ever say.

complimenting you constantly, but never in the way you’d expect. not with gentle words or soft confessions. no, bakugo’s version was different. “you’re not entirely useless…” or, “you did good, dumbass. don’t beat yourself up.” it all came from a place that was all him, raw and unfiltered. and you knew, deep down, to him it was a comment of admiration.

he understood your dedication to your work, how you’d get lost in a project for hours, forgetting everything else around you. he didn’t need you to ask for anything. he just knew. on the days you got so caught up in your tinkering that you barely remembered to eat or sleep, bakugo would be there—slipping into the workshop with a plate of your favorite food or stacking your laundry neatly by your bed. he wouldn’t say a word. he’d just do it, like it was second nature.

and if it got too bad—if you were pushing yourself too hard—he’d drag you away from your work, his hand firm on your shoulder as he pulled you toward your couch. “get some damn rest, you idiot. i’m not gonna let you burn yourself out.” it wasn’t harsh; it was just how he cared—and oh boy, he cared a lot.

around you, bakugo found a strange sense of calmness. when he was with you, things slowed down. there was no pressure to be something bigger, louder, or stronger. he didn’t have to be the ‘the best’ all the time. didn't have to put up an act. he could just be him, and that was enough. maybe it was the way you let him sit in silence, neither of you needing to fill the space with words. or maybe it was the way you’d look up from your work and catch him staring, only for him to gruffly turn away, pretending he wasn’t adoring you the whole time.

so, with every little thing, every little action, you knew. you knew that he was the one for you. no one else.

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[littlemssam]

Patch Updates

As always delete old Mods Files and the localthumbcache, when updating my Mods!

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Patch 1.108.318 Updates

All Mods of mine that are not listed, should still be compatible. Other Mods I update of retired Modders will be checked soon.

Anti Fear Training (Pets) Ask to Cook/Bake/Grill/Mix Drink! Automatic Stereo System Autonomous Repairs Calendar Tweaks First Love Foster Family Hire certain Vet Employees Hire certain Sims (incl. Family Members) at Restaurants Housewarming Party (instead of Welcome Wagon) Kids can go for a Walk with Dogs More Away Actions More Buyable Venues and new Venue Types My Pets Offer Appeareance Styling & earn Money Parenting Skill for Teens & more Personal Objects (Computer, Tablets & more) Small Pet Food Overhaul Pregnancy Overhaul - Pregnancy Belly Part & Can do more Part Retail Overhaul - Hire certain Employees Part SimDa Dating App Sleep In Small Award Overhaul Small Invite to Hang Out Overhaul Teach me the Rumbasim Train your Puppies Ultrasound Scan

Random Small Mods: Phone App Free Homescreen and optional Background Overrides Prefer Leftover Grade/Highschool Change into Everyday No Relationship Decay Sim to Animal Object (Cows, Goats etc.) No Relationship Decay Sim to Pet (Cats, Dogs, Horses) Brindleton Bay No Stray Dogs & Cats (replaced with non Homeless Cats) Keyboard Piano sounds Bouncer Only Homeless Sims Fan Stans Only Homeless Sims No Auto Club Gathering (Active Household) NPCs Auto Massage & Meditation Reduced Dust Spawn Rate Do more while using Earbud

Random Bug Fixes: Deliver Baby at Hospital Elevator Fix for Toddler & Pets Murphy Beds Fix Weather NPC Deaths Resume Writing Workaround Fix

Obsolete, pls remove:

Stereos | Retro Station enabled

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My Site with all possible Download Links: lms-mods.com

Support Questions via Discord only please!

[bloodbrown]

(x Reader) Headcanons - Maintaining and Repairing P

• Sitting him down in the P-Organ chair and opening him up is an intimate occurrence. Only those closest to him are allowed to handle him in such a vulnerable and delicate state. For more complex maintenance, he usually has to expose his chest or back.

• P basically has to coach you on how to properly maintain certain parts of his body, because he can't do all of it himself... Thankfully, he's picked up enough by watching Geppetto that he understands, in general, what needs to be done. You probably should borrow a tough pair of working gloves from Eugenie, though.

• Through the guidance of P and Eugenie, you essentially become an amateur mechanic so you can help your favorite boy stay healthy and in top fighting form. Geppetto, when he’s actually present in the Hotel and not being kidnapped somewhere, is absolutely not allowed to know about this. He would absolutely lose his mind knowing his greatest creation is being tinkered with by an amateur.

• Pinocchio prefers to come to you whenever he needs something minor done. When he needs cartridges or converters installed, he believes you will be the most careful with the cold, sharp components of his superficial mechanical insides. The warmth of your hands coming into contact with the metal inner workings of his body calms him. Your touch when fixing him up is much more attentive and warm than that of his father’s.

(In theory, P likely could install some parts such as amulets or cartridges by himself, but then he wouldn't get to feel your meticulous human hands inside of him, so...)

• Eugenie and Venigni typically handle P’s legion arm when it needs repairs or upgrades. Sometimes though, you’ll notice that the exterior of P’s metal arm is particularly scratched up or stained. After any repairs, P often brings his legion arm to you. You polish the exterior very nicely for him, and make sure the exposed gears and joints are shiny and clean. This tends to make his finger and wrist movements a bit more fluid, too. And while you do all this, he will hover there watching you. Armless, staring, and unmoving. His stare is affectionate, even if you can't tell.

• Post Rise of P, when he’s certainly doing less fighting, there are still times where Pinocchio needs a brief examination to make sure everything is running the way it should. It's not too unusual that he’ll occasionally need a few wires in his chest straightened out, or a valve in his heart tweaked.

• Immediately after the trauma of having his father attempt to rip his heart from his chest, Pinocchio is more guarded about being opened up. He might tense up during regular maintenance or try to avoid it entirely. He knows that he can trust his friends, and you, of course, but the scar that that event left on him hasn't healed.

• Something that helps P is being able to see exactly what someone is doing to him. You can prop up a mirror in front of you while you work so he can see what you're up to in there, and it's a great comfort to P. Be sure to flash him a reassuring smile every once in a while, too.

• After some maintenance, Pinocchio always wants to show you how grateful he is. Once you've closed him up and he's re-dressed, he'll plant a tiny kiss on your forehead or cheek as a show of love for keeping his mechanisms healthy.

[zenithangelic]

hey could you do a ramattra x mechanic reader who has their own clinic for omnics relationships headcanons

Ramattra x Mechanic!Reader headcanons:

Ramattra initially visits your clinic out of necessity rather than trust. His disdain for most humans makes him skeptical, but word of your skill with omnic repairs piqued his interest

He notices your clinic isn’t just functional but welcoming, with carefully organised tools and a small, cozy waiting area—a stark contrast to the cold, utilitarian spaces omnics are usually subjected to

Ramattra is intrigued by your dedication to helping omnics. You treat them with respect and compassion, something he hasn’t seen from many humans

Your technical skill impresses him, but your genuine interest in omnic well-being leaves a deeper mark. He begins to soften, though he doesn’t show it immediately

It takes several visits for Ramattra to trust you. He observes how you interact with other omnics who come in for repairs or advice, noting your patience and kindness

You don’t just fix the “problem” parts; you also ask about their experiences and offer solutions to make their lives easier, like ergonomic modifications or upgrades

Ramattra often challenges your worldview, especially regarding humanity’s treatment of omnics. He’s impressed when you stand your ground, explaining how your work is your way of balancing the scales

He values the way you listen to his frustrations without judgment, even if you don’t always agree with his methods or philosophies

During one visit, he watches as you delicately repair an omnic’s damaged hand. The care you show stirs something unfamiliar in him—admiration mixed with longing for a world where such kindness is the norm

You share stories about why you opened your clinic, perhaps inspired by a personal connection to an omnic or witnessing systemic injustice. This deepens his respect for you

Ramattra becomes quietly protective of you, aware that your work makes you a target for those who oppose omnics. He often lingers in the shadows after visiting to ensure your safety

If someone dares to threaten you or your clinic, they quickly learn why Ramattra is both feared and respected

As trust grows, he starts to open up about his past and his vision for omnic liberation. Sharing these parts of himself feels like vulnerability, and he’s surprised by how easily you accept him

Small gestures show his affection: repairing a broken piece of equipment in your workshop, bringing you rare parts, or subtly ensuring you take breaks when you overwork yourself

You become one of the few humans whose opinion Ramattra genuinely values. While you may not always sway his decisions, your insights often make him reconsider harsher actions

He occasionally volunteers at the clinic, though he claims it’s merely to observe. Deep down, he appreciates being part of something that helps his people

Your differing perspectives on human-omnic relations can lead to heated discussions, but they ultimately strengthen your bond as you learn from each other

Ramattra struggles with the idea of leaning on a human emotionally, but your unwavering support helps him navigate this inner conflict

After a long day at your clinic, you often find Ramattra lingering. These moments become opportunities for quiet conversations, sharing hopes, fears, and dreams for the future

Sometimes, he’ll let you tweak his systems or upgrade his components—a significant sign of trust. He insists it’s “practical,” but the way he watches you work suggests otherwise

You dream of a world where your clinic isn’t needed because Omnics are treated as equals. Ramattra doesn’t entirely share your optimism, but he admires your resolve

Despite your differences, you both find solace in each other’s company—a rare sanctuary in a chaotic world. Together, you represent a fragile bridge between two worlds

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[llamagoddessofficial]

Excuse me could we get some farmtale sans headcanon please just a crumb

You don't need to ask twice lol

He's deceptively strong, even by Sans standards. He's on par with Skull for raw strength. This guy carries massive heavy things pretty much for a living; he loads bales bigger than you. He could carry you around on one arm, and he might genuinely tuck you under one arm if he needs to carry you while he's busy

However he is also extremely Somft. He simply wants to sit on the couch and wear chunky knit sweaters and drink soup all day.

His greatest talent is coming up with places to nap that are out of sight of Papyrus. You'll be regularly tripping over him

He's wonderful to nap with! He smells like straw and sweet veg, his strong arms are perfect for cuddles. He is unreasonably comfy.

He flirts by giving you things from the farm. He'll show up to your door without warning, carrying cartons of fresh eggs, boxes full of veg, butters and jams and chutneys... one time, even a whole wheel of cheese.

(Probably saves you hundreds on groceries.)

Papyrus frequently asks you to go check on Sans while he's working, maybe to bring him food or a drink, 'see if he's doing it right', etc. Papyrus knows Sans is absolutely fine and knows how to do those jobs. But he also knows that Sans makes an art out of half-assing certain chores and making them take forever... if you're there, Sans wants to show off, and he ends up working twice as fast.

Sans has a way with animals. His vibes are just so easygoing that even the most high-strung creatures like him. Anytime he falls asleep, he ends up with chickens sitting with/on him until he wakes up.

For a guy who works with plants, he's pretty terrible at remembering the names of them. He knows the important ones, and that's about it. Don't expect him to remember more than he absolutely has to.

He's an excellent seamster! If anything you like rips, let him know. He can make it look good as new.

His love language is acts of service. He does the absolute bare minimum for people he doesn't like, and equally, he does So Much for people he loves (like you). He'll tow you for miles if you break down, he'll pick you up from anywhere at any time without complaint, he'll lend you incredibly important items of his as if it's no big deal. If you leave him alone in your home for too long he'll find something to repair or tweak... clothes, furniture, holes in the walls/creaky windows, etc. You'll come downstairs in the morning to find out he's fixed your heating.

His ideal date is driving out to a quiet field at night, then sitting under a blanket together and watching the stars. He may not know his plants... but he knows his stars, that's for sure.

Too bad he'll be too busy looking at you.

[lordvonbunnyv]

Peso: oh no, our hot chocolate machine is broken and Tweak is on a mission, I guess I’ll have to wait until it’s fixed, I don’t know if anyone else can repair it.

Shellington: actually, you might not have to! I am a sea otter! Sea otters are one of the few marine animals to use tools. Let me try.

Shellington: *bashes a rock repeatedly against the hot chocolate machine*

The hot chocolate machine: *bursts into flames*

Peso: :O

shellington: :O

The hot chocolate machine: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[fashionablyfyrdraaca]

assorted mods for dragon age origins

making a list of origins mods that might be fun for brosca players :D

as asked about by @grifoncito.

keep in mind these might not all work together at the same time. they're just some of the ones i've played with for my custom origins rig. :) i've done a lot of manual file editing etc for my own game and these links are just to the base mods as intended/created by the original authors . also, these aren't all the mods i use. just ones i thought relevant to grifoncito.

please make sure to respect mod author's wishes and follow their instructions carefully when adding their mods to your game if not experienced in mod management

overhauls/changes:

dragon age redesigned by dracomies: changes npcs in base game and many of the DLCs to match their lore/circumstances better.

black hair is black by midnightvoyager: makes player character hair an actual shade of black rather than bluish brownish etc.

tsm vignette be gone by theskymoves: removes the black bars during conversations

natural lighting for the character creator by hoarous: makes it easier to see what your character's actual skin tone and hair color, etc looks like

qwinn's ultimate dao fixpack by qwinn; repairs various bugs in the game that went unfixed by bioware

sjc's patchy skin fix by sammyjc: makes skin look smoother and cleaner. very good for making darker skin tones look human

rls mabari madness by roguelass: provides alternate colors and armors for your mabari companion

of ferelden (improved atmosphere) by darthbdaman: a compilation of patches and changes for the improved atmosphere to make them work friendly

dahlialynn's sleep until dawn by dahlialynn: enables a cutscene for your player character sleeping peacefully alone, with their mabari or with a romantic partner

combat tweaks v323 by kend7510: aims to change combat to make progession smoother and to make some of the less popular skills more worthwhile for the player

no friendly fire for combat tweaks 323 by kanines: makes it so that you stop accidentally killing your companions while fighting

thedosian wardens arsenal by moonaerin: adds weapons unique to grey wardens to the game to match other mods that add inquisition's armors

environment overhaul by moonaerin: aims to add higher quality alternatives to many objects that make up environmental clutter

fine dwarven craftsmanship by shanamah: replaces dwarven clutter and objects with higher quality versions

cat project by moonaerin: high quality replacement for the in game cat models to make the cats look much cuter

gamblers of ferelden by drdrummie: adds npcs with gambling minigames to add some flavour to the world

rune of banter by cirosan: adds a useable item to make your companions yap

statues and totems - higher resolution textures by annabellya: makes religious statues look nicer

blood retexture by averagedilflover: makes the in game blood less ugly/weird

dragon age origins unofficial remaster by tepkunset: aims to make various textures and items in the game look higher quality while staying faithful to the original dev's vision

elven scenery by commanderstrawberry: high quality replacers for dalish and elven scenery items

real pigment - a skin tint fix by ashhawk: changes the way the game loads player character skin so that people who are interested in making black characters can have real looking skin

clear dreams - no blue in the fade by ashhawk: makes fade related scenes visually safer for those of us with eye sensitives (aka shania's eyeballs don't work and this mod saved my life)

dragon age bik improvement konversion by marcus22khaar: a high quality replacement for all pre-rendered cutscenes to make them more modern

immersion changes

dwarves are not mages by thesapphirequeen: makes dwarf characters that were wearing mage clothing, wear lore appropriate outfits instead

a nurse dressed for battle by thesapphirequeen: changes a nurse who was wearing a noble dress to be wearing an outfit more appropriate for a battlefield nurse

no staves in the assembly by shanamah: removes staves that the player character can have from the dwarf assembly npcs and gives them more unique options.

hardings in redcliffe by shanamah: adds lace harding and her family to redcliffe to support inquisition dialogue where she talks about living in ferelden during the blight

shields of orzammar by sorwaitte: makes the armoured dwarves of orzammar have lore appropriate shields instead alamarri ones

valos atredum by u31inked: changes the armour of npcs and guards in orzammar to be more dwarven inspired

warden daveth and jory in the fade by afremak: changes the random ghosts with duncan to be people the player character would actually know

updated halla by chaoticneuthrall: makes halla match their inquisition model

clouds retextured by iimaginary: makes the clouds in the sky look nicer

two moons circle by aisynia: makes both canon moons appear when you go to the circle

seasons overhaul by iimaginary: changes the camp and some of the trees in game to reflect a player selected season option. i.e. spring or fall

deep mushroom resources by shanamah: adds deep mushrooms to logical places in the game

brosca family redesign: adds a darker skin option for the brosca family to help match the player character

antivan and crow redux by wizzyrm: makes antivan characters match their lore and adds crow armours to crow npcs

no outsiders in orzammar by wizzyrm: changes non-dwarf characters in orzammar to dwarves to match stated lore

nug replacer by moonaerin: makes in game nugs match how they look in inquisition

lothering dwarves by suntheshattered: makes characters in lothering that are tagged as dwarves into actual dwarves

alistair at the gates by marawen: makes alistair enter denerim with you during the final battle

archdemon replacer by moonaerin: makes the archdemon look like the corrupted dragon we see in inquisition

horses of ferelden by moonaerin: adds horsies to the game. MUST HAVE!!!!!!!

valta in orzammar by pirateofrohan: adds the npc shaper valta from inquisition to orzammar but as a child to match stated lore

tranquil tattoo - origins by msbarrows: adds the mark of tranquility to npcs that are stated to be tranquil

diverse brosca family by anderswasright: adds options for players who might want their brosca to be asian, black, etc.

tsm more believable fade duncan by the skymoves: changes the weapons fade duncan has to match weapons we see him use at the battle of ostagar

tsm broken circle anders by the skymoves: replaces an npc voiced by anders' voice actor with anders' model as we know he's been in ferelden's circle

tsm anders at the pearl by theskymoves: adds anders to the pearl brothel to match dialogue in dragon age 2

casteless brand and dwarven tattoo restoration by skitra: adds tattoos to NPCs that were marked as supposing to have them

hawke and carver in ostagar by lakia1250: enables the player to see hawke, carver and aveline in ostagar as we know they participated in the battle. hawke can have custom hair and eyes from listed options

ser aaron hawthorne the wandering knight by lakia1250: adds one of the dragon age comic book characters to lore appropriate moments in the game and the awakening DLC as based on statements from the comics. it is recommended to use the heavy armour version as i could not get his lore appropriate armour to load in my game. i only got a floating head with his lore armour, but heavy armour appears appropriately

sera in denerim by balaurbondoc: adds sera from inquisition to denerim as we know from stated lore that she was a child in denerim during origin's timeline

edr hawke family in lothering by edriano: adds the members of the hawke family from dragon age 2 to lothering as we know they lived there before it was destroyed by the darkspawn

npc/companions

ser gilmore companion npc - fully voiced by immortality: adds ser gilmore from the cousland origin as a recruitable companion when you make it to ostagar. comes with his own storyline and epilogue slides. he can even banter with other companions. absolutely amazing mod that fits the game very well. very high recc. does come with his own romance and a selection of romance mods, but i think they might be for cousland-only so i will not link them here. very easy to find if you just put ser gilmore into the nexus origins page

ser gilmore companion npc - enhanced voice patch by kaivi: makes it so that ser gilmore's audio is easier to hear and understand

ser gilmore and dog companions in awakening - fully voiced by immortality: adds ser gilmore to the awakening expansion so that you can continue his story or his romance if you are playing as a cousland. he will also bring you your dog from the base game!

retconned cullen by nocheinmal: makes cullen look like his inquisition counterpart

practical morrigan robe by magpiedragon: a more concealing outfit for morrigan if you do not like her original robes or if you would like to try something new

a warden's sacrifice by kajana: a cutscene that plays for the player who makes the ultimate sacrifice against the archdemon

fare ye well duncan by kajana: a scene between alistair and duncan before the battle of ostagar to help the player see alistair's love for duncan

the rescue at ishal by marawen: a set of cutscenes to explain the devastation at the end of the battle of ostagar and the impact it has on alistair. mod creator says to not use if you have never played origins before, but i am assuming any who might read this guide are already familiar with the game and if not well i guess i just spoiled you for a 16 year old game lol.

lady of the forest hd retexture by catachr1sm: higher quality textures that play into her role as a creature of the forest

isabela by fialka: a retexture that aims to make isabela look closer to her dragon age 2 counterpart

zevran nights - a camp banter mod by marawen: makes it so that you can play zevran banters at camp with cutscenes to match

loghain - proper armor at ostagar by theskycloud: makes loghain wear his iconic armour during the battle of ostagar

wynne - proper red robes at ostagar by theskycloud: makes wynne's ostagar outfit match the outfit she wears when you recruit her

morrigan restoration patch by terraex: adds cut content related to morrigan and fixes bugs related to some of her dialogue trees

romance cutscenes/edits

cmessaz7's rendezvous at the tavern: adds a few romantic scenes at the gnawed noble tavern in denerim. check the modder's list of character/player race combo for compatibility with your interests.

cmessaz7's improved romance scenes and fixes - alistair: repairs broken dialogue trees and adds new scenes to be had with him if romancing

dahlialynn's - alistair's nightmare: a playable cutscene that seeks to explore alistair's insecurities and anxieties

lrs leliana romance scenes by nancyferg: adds new scenes for the player who is romancing leliana

alistair's revised romance by kajana: adds new romantic scenes and makes changes to his romance. be careful if interested in this one as it has many mods it is not compatible with

alistair romance attraction by andrastini: a sweet little cutscene for those interested in more alistair content

alistair romance appetite by andrastini: a light hearted romantic scene for players. make sure to read the description if you are playing a more stoic warden if you want to be strict with roleplay

alistair romance fear by andrastini: a cutscene relating to the archdemon for an alistair who is being romanced

alistair romance eavesdropping by andrastini: a cute cutscene with alistair that brings in the other companions for laughs

alistair's magical kiss by marawen: a romantic kiss with alistair for all races

intrigues of an antivan crow - zevran romance by marawen: a collection of romantic scenes for players interested in romancing zevran

alistair romance - hot water by andrastini: a romantic and intimate scene for players romancing alistair. beware, nudity! do not download if you are not comfortable with nude imagery in your game

alistair nights - moonlit bath by marawen: a sweet and romantic scene for wardens romancing alistair

leliana stories by marawen: a romantic scene between the warden and leliana which is compatible with most race and gender options

dahlialynn's alistair's first night love scene: a replacement cutscene for the first love scene with alistair to make it a bit more special

dahlialynn's alistair's visible kiss: inserts a repeatable kiss scene for the player to use

zevran kisses by ejoslin: aims to fix the kiss scene with zevran while adding some

zevran romance scenes by sanchia: adds more romantic options with him to enhance the romance

just some of the many character customization mods:

dao - anto hairstyles by iampizzapanda: adds a lot of hair options primarily for female character players.

lotc s eye textures by lastofthecouslands: adds new eye options to the character creator

hairstyle day vol. 2 by shepshy: many, many hair conversions

sjcs tints and textures by sammyjc: new eye colors and skin tones

sjc's vanilla hair colour replacements and pastel colours by sammyjc: new color options for the player

dalishious skin tints by tepkunset: real life inspired skin tones

sjc's skins by sammyjc: new facial complexion options

big brown eyes by tepkunset: adds more shades of brown and black for eyes

rak_dwarvenwarden by rak72: a new armour inspired by dwarf armour

barnzi face textures by barnzi88: facial complexions

hairstyle day by shepshy: adds many new hairs to the character creator

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[eyrina-avatar]

Fulfilled

synopsis: based on this request. Neteyam finds reader's diary full of fantasies that she wants to fulfill with him.

pairings: neteyam x reader (avatar reader) aged up ofc

author's note: I tweaked it just a bit but it's still what anon requested. This was sitting in my drafts for like a month since I was so busy. But I finally finished it! Hope the anon who made the request likes this.

warnings: 18+, MDNI, extremely heavy smut such as fingering, squirting, and creampie. proofread once, I was rushing to get this out of my drafts already. Lmk if you see any errors that need to be fixed asap lol

word count: ~6.8k this is a long one (I think my longest ever, I could have divided this into two chapters and even thought about it)- you've been warned

"Ugh, what a long day," you groaned as you hung your legs off the edge of the link unit.

"I honestly don't know how Grace used to manage being in charge of the kid's school plus do research and be so involved with the clan..." Norm trailed off as he yawned.

"And while hiding her findings from the RDA" You added.

"Probably by getting some proper rest. Which is what you two need." Max pitched in, as he handed you the back roller.

"God, that feels so good. What a relief." You sighed as you massaged your back, trying to reach all the sore spots.

"I can help with that!" Neteyam's voice hit your ears and you turned around in shock.

"What are you doing here, I though you were asleep in the tent?" You questioned.

"Yea well, you fell asleep meaning I would have to wait for you in the morning and I wasn't really feeling tired enough to go to bed yet." He responded as he took the roller from your hand and started massaging your middle back making you groan in relief.

"Yea, that's the spot..." you closed your eyes in bliss let out a small "mmm" sound, making you earn looks from Norm and Max.

"Jesus you two, get a room before this gets out of hand." Norm commented as he got up from his link unit, making Neteyam stop his movements.

"Wh-what? No, no. It's not what it looks like. Haven't you guys ever gotten a nice back massage after doing some strenuous activity?" Your cheeks flushed red in your flustered state, thinking about the possibility of ever doing it with Neteyam.

"Yea, but not as strenuous at what you and Neteyam will be doing later if you guys keep this up." Norm rolled his eyes.

"What?" Neteyam's tail stood up in shock and his ears flickered in embarrassment.

"Ha, it's not like they would bother us here anyways, they have the whole forest to go at it." Max chuckled.

"Max!" You and Neteyam yelled in unison, shocked at the words that came out of the usually calm scientist's mouth.

"What, just helping you guys out." He shrugged.

"That type of help is not needed!" You insisted as you crossed your arms.

"Whatever, as long as you two don't start interrupting anyone." Norm added in as he made his way to the shower

"Look who's talking. What I heard from Jake is that apparently Norm and Trudy were often going at it in the shared rooms." Max let out.

"That's none of you guys' business!" Norm stopped in his tracks to comment.

"Well, you sure were making it everyone's business!" Max rebutted, making everyone break out into fits of laughter.

"Woah, Norm!" You let out a giggle

"Maybe that's why he's so uptight, he hasn't been getting any action lately." Neteyam whispered.

"I heard that!" Norm made known before walking away.

"Anyways, I better go get freshened up as well, I'm a bit sweaty right now. Tell one of the repair guys that the cooling system in that unit isn't working so well." You said before placing a "down for repairs" sign on the link unit.

"Will do." Max nodded as you and Neteyam headed out of the lab and into the residency hallway.

"So, I guess I'll be going then if you're just headed to clean up." Neteyam scratched the back of his neck, still a bit flustered from Max and Norm's comments.

"What? No, I have my own room, remember? And my room has it's own shower as well, so I won't have to leave you waiting outside of some random hall. Come, come." You tugged at his arm and he followed you to your room.

"So, this is it!" You walked in and turned the lights on, closing the door behind Neteyam.

"Oh, you did some remodeling since last time?"

"Yup, I wanted to add some life to it so I added in some potted plants around the room plus some that glow in the dark, to add a 'nature-y' touch."

"Not bad. 'Nature-y' touch accomplished." Neteyam looked at the plants, curious to see how the glow would look in your room."

"Oh, let's turn the lights off!" You suggested before flicking the switch.

"Ohh that's nice, it almost looks like the forest in here!" Neteyam marveled while examining all of the colors in your room.

"Yup!" You flicked the light back on. "I just wish I could have added some vines along the window to add some greenery. That's just the finishing touch that it needs." You sighed as you looked around your room.

"Well, why haven't you? There's plenty of vines for you to collect." Neteyam cocked his head in question.

"I have plenty, it's just that I couldn't reach the spot on the wall where I wanted to attach them to. It's too high."

"Nonsense, I'll help you out. See, I can reach just fine." Neteyam stated, happy to lend you a helping hand.

"Thanks, I really appreciate that." You gave a smile and headed to your drawers as you looked for the measuring tape. "Nete, can you please get the vines? They're in my closet over there . The light switch is on the right side, and please close the door while you're at it. I have a automatic dehumidifier in there and I don't want it to start puffing extra hard and using up all of it's charge.

"Sure, sure. I'll get it, and um close the door as well. All of that..." Neteyam made his way to your closet and turned the light on. His hands rummaged through some of your clothes on the hangers and flipped through the ones folded in your drawers but couldn't find the vines.

Crap, forgot to ask her where in the closet they're at, he thought to himself. His eyes scanned the small room and landed on a few boxes stacked on the left side of the floor and one labeled 'room decorations.'

Perfect, probably in there.

He pulled the box out but three more came tumbling down as well. Neteyam hurried to clean up the mess and as his hands scrambled to put everything away, his eyes landed on a small book that landed open and face down. He carefully picked the book up and saw no words on it's cover so he decided to take a peak inside, wondering if it could be filled with your findings and experiments.

He brought the book up to his face and scrunched his eyes as he read the words on the page.

journal entry #105 not much happened today I took more lessons with Moa't and with the help of Kiri, I was able to successfully create a healing balm that was very effective in preventing infection and swelling. The main ingredient was yalna bark. Kiri found it and suggested that we should use it. Also, I took some weaving lessons with Neytiri and she said I was improving quickly. I was able to make my own top with my favorite blue and purple leaves. I later used the top while Neteyam took me to hunt some fish. I saw Neteyam staring so I think it accentuated my features well. I'll definitely be wearing it again since he complimented me and said I looked nice. Anyways, the fishing went well and Neteyam will give me more lessons tomorrow, but I hope I'll be able to concentrate. My feelings for him have been making me even more flustered lately. It doesn't help that he's so handsome. I caught myself staring at him by mistake, hopefully he didn't notice. I definitely don't want him to think that i'm some sort of weirdo.

"Neteyam, are you alright in there?" The sound of your voice snapped Neteyam out of concentration and he hurried to place the book back in the box. He grabbed the box containing the vines and hurried out.

"Gee, what took you so long? Did you get lost in there?" You chuckled.

"Sorry, I was getting the box that the vines were in and knocked down the others in the process so I had to clean up." Neteyam carefully handed you the vines and you untangled them.

"Just start at that corner of the wall and continue all the way around the room, okay?" You asked

"Got it," he nodded.

"Good. I'll go take a shower and by the time I'm done, you should be done as well." You grabbed your towel and headed towards your bathroom. "Oh, by the way, you can put any excess vines along the bottom of the wall, all around the room like the other ones!" You slipped into your bathroom and closed the door.

Neteyam quickly got to work unraveling the vines and hanging them up. By the time he was done, he heard the sound of the water turning off and the shower curtain sliding across the rail.

"Nete, can you please pass me the purple bag? It's in the closet. ." You asked as you hid your body behind the bathroom door.

"Sure," he headed off to retrieve the item for you.

"Thanks, I shouldn't be done for another 10 minutes as I'm doing a hair treatment. If you're done you can go ahead and look around my room if you want." You slipped back into the bathroom.

"Um, alright." Neteyam decided it would be best if he put the supplies back where they belonged and headed back to your closet, putting everything away. Unfortunately the words in your journal wouldn't leave him alone and he decided to take another peak.

One look shouldn't hurt, right? Plus, she told me I could look around.

Neteyam opened the box again and took your journal out. He flipped through the pages until he was met with the most recent entry:

journal entry #119 My skills have improved a lot and Neteyam says I'm one of the best hunters in the clan. In fact, I went hunting with Neteyam again and god, I had a really hard time controlling myself. His charm is so enticing and yet his personality so kind, in fact he makes me so flustered and shy sometimes. But god, his body is so hot?! Honestly, I wouldn't even mind if we banged. Of course I like him for his personality... but he's super attractive too. Gosh, I would let him do anything to me. Anything. And I mean it. I would be so lucky if I would somehow be able to get him to use his fingers on me, or better worded, in me. His dick too, I wouldn't mind. I know it's so big, I just know it, I know. I could bet all the meat from last week’s hunt that it's enormous. Probably a good 9-10 inches... I don't know if that would even fit inside of me, but I'm willing to find out.

Neteyam felt his cheeks burn up at the words he just read as his ears flickered while his tail swished back and forth in excitement.

She likes me back? In fact she likes me back so much she actually wants me to...fuck her?

Neteyam slammed the little book shut and shoved it back in the box. He knew everything he needed to know about it and was going to have the time of his life with the newly learned information. He cleared his throat and got himself together, trying to feel normal, as if he hadn't just finished snooping around his best friend's personal and private writings.

He stepped out and closed the door behind him.

"Gee, you sure took a while in there," you chuckled while combing your hair.

"Well, I was uh, putting some of the supplies away."

"Not bad, the vines came out looking nice! Thanks a lot" You exclaimed.

"No problem," Neteyam smiled nervously, worried if you would find out that he was snooping through your things.

"Hmm, a job like this deserves a little reward." You made your way over to him and flashed a warm smile. Neteyam's tail once again swished back and forth in excitement.

"What type of reward?" He asked, hoping that you would perhaps act on what you had written about.

"Ice cream!" You turned around and headed to your mini freezer.

"Oh" Neteyam murmured under his breath and his ears drooped down.

"Here, one scoop of strawberry and another one of yovo fruit. I made that one myself. I wanted to try something new!" You smiled as you handed him his bowl and spoon but stopped as soon as you saw his face.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing, nothing. Thank you, I really like ice cream. I've only had it once or twice." Neteyam tried to come up with any excuse for his disppointed reaction.

"Oh I see, you wanted a different flavor...Well, there's vanilla too but that's kinda plain."

"No, no it's fine. I really do like these flavors. I was just thinking that maybe Tuk would have liked to taste these." Neteyam reassured and began eating.

"It's fine, I have some more saved. She'll be able to taste them as soon as Kiri brings her along to the avatar compound. You know she like's to visit Grace at least once a week" You plopped yourself on your bed and joined him. His tail began swaying left and right as he thought about a new idea.

"So, any plans for tomorrow?" Neteyam questioned.

"Nah, maybe just chill and take it easy, you know what I mean?" You looked up at him and saw how his eyes glimmered with excitement.

"Oh, then maybe you and I can hang out tomorrow. You know, just us, have some space to spend some alone time with each other. Friends always need some time to hang out with each other, right?" He gave your smaller figure a light nudge.

"Right, friends..." Your face dropped at that word and you simply sighed as you continued eating your ice cream.

"Well, it's definitely getting late now. I'm heading back to home tree to get some rest for the morning. I'll see you in the morning, alright?" Neteyam patted your head as he headed out the door and you simply nodded.

"And thanks for the ice cream, it was great. I won't tell Lo'ak though or he'll get jealous, you know how he is. Good night!"

"Good night..." you waved back and sighed, flinging your ice cream into the trash. Too disappointed to do anything else, you threw yourself on your bed and decided to get some sleep.

~~~~~

You woke up early, and with the view of a pink hue illuminating the sky, it was barely dawn and you knew that some of the omaticaya were already awake but the Sully's were probably all asleep as a rock.

You decided to bring your avatar form into the avatar facility and you quietly made your way around into the laboratory as slid into a link unit and was awakened by the sound of Lo'ak snoring in the next tent.

What a nuisance, glad I was able to sleep somewhere else last night.

You quietly made your way out of the tent, careful not to wake anyone else. Cautious with your foot placement, you made it out of home tree and to the spot where you usually meet with your ikran.

With a quick call, your ikran came flapping towards you, and you swiftly boarded it and made way to the avatar compound.

"Mawey, Ira." You petted your ikran to calm her screeching and made way into one of the buildings, past the laboratory and into your room.

Ahh, some peace and quiet. Maybe I'll just relax and give myself a spa day or something. You thought to yourself as you massaged the bottom of your feet that were still a bit sore from all of the hunting and running you've been doing.

Still thinking of the events from last night, you sighed and threw yourself back on the bed, not sure of what to make from the situation.

Does Neteyam really feel the same about me?

Should I ask him out or is that too forward?

Or should I just wait for him to ask me out?

The questions filled your mind and started to make your head pound. You decided that it was probably best if you just took a small break from your emotions and just distract yourself until your mind felt more refreshed and you could think more logical.

Heading towards your table, you grabbed a small tablet where you had recorded data about some plant samples and decided to work on that.

~~~~~

"Has anyone seen y/n?" Neteyam searched around his tent, dumbfounded with where you could have possibly gone without telling him or even waking him up.

"I saw her leave the tent this morning." Kiri commented, not even looking up as she peeled some of the fruit she was preparing for breakfast.

"You saw her? Where'd she go?!" Neteyam questioned his younger sister.

"I don't know. I'm not as nosy as you. Maybe to the avatar compound or something." She shrugged.

"What if she's in danger or something. What if she got lost?!" Neteyam stood up, getting ready to go after you.

"And where are you going without eating?" Neytiri pointed to a spot next to Lo'ak.

"Ha! Guess you can't go looking for your crush right now." The younger brother teased.

"Shut up."

"Don't worry, she's not like Lo'ak. She can actually fend for herself so I'm sure she's fine." Kiri reassured

"Hey!" Lo'ak let out in a protest.

"She knows the forest like the back of her hand. Plus didn't you say she was a pretty good hunter?" Kiri popped the fruit into her mouth and waited for her brother's response.

"Yea, but-"

"Then she'll be fine." Jake reassured as he let out a yawn, still groggy from his sleep.

"I just don't understand why she would go out without telling me. She seemed fine last night." Neteyam sighed

"Oooooh, you were with her last night?" Lo'ak wiggled his eyebrows.

"Yea, and we had ice cream, without you."

"What, that's not fair. She promised she'd save some for me." Lo'ak crossed his arms in disapproval.

"She did save some." Neteyam took a bite out of his fruit and watched as Lo'ak's tail swished back and forth in excitement.

"But not for you." He swallowed his food and let out a smirk as he watched Lo'ak's tail come to a halt.

"Whatever, screw you! She's probably pissed and you deserve it. Y/n is always going out into the forest with someone, so to not even wake you up is a bad sign. You probably did something to upset her." Lo'ak spit out in retaliation.

"What? What did I do?" Neteyam put his fruit down as he tried to process the information just given to him.

"Maybe more like what didn't you do..." Kiri murmured.

"Huh?"

"Probably nothing, you know how women are." Jake reassured his eldest son. "But umm, not Neytiri. She's always been wonderful to me. Anytime she was upset was because I deserved it." Jake chuckled nervously, saving himself as he remembered that his wife was sitting right next to him but still earning a light hiss from her.

"Yea, probably nothing..." Neteyam tried to calm his nerves. "After all, she was fine last night." He added.

"Skxawng!" Kiri knocked her brother over the head.

"Ow! What the heck was that for?"

"For being a skxawng, I just told you!"

"What?"

"She likes you. Do I really have to spell it out for you?" Kiri rolled her eyes.

"I know that-"

"You see!" Kiri gave her brother a smack on the arm.

"Stop hitting me! You see what?" Neteyam cocked his head in question.

"You know that she likes you and you haven't even asked her out! That's what!"

"I only found out last night. What was I supposed to do..." Neteyam trailed his words.

"Oh great mother. Even worse! She told you and you didn't do anything about it?" Kiri stared in disbelief.

"She didn't tell me, I found out a different way."

"Norm told you? Max?" Lo'ak pried.

"No..."

"Then how did you find out?" Lo'ak questioned.

"Mind your own business," was all that was given as an answer.

"Well, honestly, you've sorta been giving her mixed signals so she's probably confused on wether you like her or not. Maybe she went back to the avatar compound by herself to clear her mind for a bit." Kiri let out, not wanting to make Neteyam too nervous.

"Oh. What should I do?" Neteyam shook his head in question, unsure of what to do in order to fix the mess he made.

"Aww, the mighty warrior doesn't know how to approach his crush." Lo'ak let out a chuckled.

"Enough." Neytiri warned, quieting the younger boy.

"Just say you're sorry for not realizing earlier and then just ask her out. Or be more direct and say that you like her." Jake stood up and handed his bowl to Neytiri. "Good luck." He tapped Neteyam on the shoulder and made his way to the center of home tree.

~~~~~

You slid out of your chair and got up, stretching your back in the process.

God that was tiresome, but I'm glad to get that out of the way.

Deciding on a break, you headed out of your room and towards the shared lounging area. Grabbing a yogurt pack from the refrigerator, you made your way back to into your room and sat yourself down. Scooping the spoon into the cup, you were about to bring it into your mouth before hearing a knock.

"Coming!" You sighed before putting your food down and making your way towards your bedroom door.

"Norm, I told you I'm not going to be doing anymore experiments this week. I'm still putting together all of the data we collected from the last-" you opened the door to your surprise.

"Well, I'm not asking you to do any experiments. Can I come in?" Neteyam flashed a smile.

"Oh!"

"Soooo?"

"Sure, sure. Of course, come in!" You flashed a warm smiled as you closed the door behind Neteyam.

"I was wondering where you went. You know, since I told you last night that I would see you in the morning but then you left home tree without telling anyone."

"Sorry, I just felt like I needed to clear my head a bit from, um stuff..." you trailed off and much to Neteyam's surprise, Kiri was right.

"Sorry, maybe I was interrupting your personal time. I can leave if you wanted to be left alone."

"No, no! It's fine." You grabbed Neteyam's arm and pulled a chair out for him.

"I've had plenty of time to clear my head and bring my thoughts together and feel less stressed...about things. You know how life is..." You let out a nervous chuckle, not wanting to give any hints on what you were so worried about.

"Sit down, make yourself comfortable."

"Actually..." Neteyam stayed standing up. "I wanted to talk to you about something."

"Oh. well… go ahead!"

"Well, actually... I wanted to apologize to you." Neteyam let out in a low voice

"I'm sorry, what?" You tilted your head in confusion at what you just heard. "Apologize for what?"

"Perhaps I've been a bit of a skxawng. Or maybe a complete skxawng. I didn't realize but I was giving you mixed signals. I should have realized sooner and I completely apologize for that. You probably thought I was toying with your feelings. I understand why you were upset with me this morning"

"I-" Your mouth was left agape, not sure of what to say.

"No, I get it. I should have told you sooner. I know that you like me and to be honest, I like you too. In fact, I'm completely enamored by you and should have acted on that earlier instead of leaving you confused. Can you... forgive me?" Neteyam nervously scratched the back of his neck, unsure of what your response would be.

"Neteyam...truth be told, I don't even know what to say. I suppose I forgive you. It wasn't really your fault, how were you supposed to know earlier? Maybe I should have been more bold. I don't know... It's quite alright," you let out a small chuckle. "There's really nothing to be sorry about. In fact, I wasn't mad with you this morning. I just left hometree to clear my mind on this whole situation. It's actually quite silly how flustered you make me feel sometimes. I was just a bit disappointed that last night you said we should hang out today as friends when honestly, I hate that word, friend. I don't want to just be your silly little friend, I want to be more. More than friends..." you trailed off as you looked down at the floor, too embarrassed to look at the na'vi in front of you.

Neteyam brought his hand up to your face and tilted your chin up, "Don't be shy, it's fine. You're quite cute when you're flustered, you know?" He let out a small chuckle. "I probably shouldn't have used that stupid word, friend. But I hope you don't mind it being used in the context of being my girlfriend? What do you think?" He tilted his head, waiting for your response.

"You want me to be your girlfriend?" You shyly smiled as you fiddled with your fingers.

"Why not? Girlfriend, lover, or mate? How's that?" Neteyam let with a small smirk.

"M-mate? That includes getting mated and-" you cut yourself off before you could explain the full details.

"Hmm, why not? I'm interested in you and you're interested in me. Plus, I think you're not as innocent as you make yourself out to be." Neteyam raised his eyebrow and inched himself closer to you.

"Why would you think that...I've never done that with anyone before..." you trailed your words and inched backwards.

"Still doesn't mean that pretty little head of yours isn't in the gutter." Neteyam stepped closer.

"Yea, and what proof do you have of that?" You smirked, cockiness filling your head.

"Hmm let's see, I found a book in your closet and maybe read a few pages."

"Pff, oh yea? And what did it look like?" you jokingly rolled your eyes at him.

"Well, in fact it wasn't one of those biology books. It was a small little book, no title on it. It had a brown leather cover and it was just full of your writing. Sound familiar?" Your eyes widened at the description and your mouth fell open, shocked at the realization.

"What, surprised?" Neteyam let out a small chuckle as he continued inching closer to you until your back hit the wall.

"I- I don't know what you're talking about." You huffed out, trying to sound confident.

"I think you know what I'm talking about. In fact, you're even wearing that pretty little top of yours that you said accentuated your features. It does, and you're right, I couldn't help but stare when you wore it the other day. Not my fault anything you wear makes you look so pretty." Neteyam's fingers played with the string of your top, gently passing over the knot on your back that was holding it together.

Between admitting to reading your journal and staring, Neteyam’s words had turned you into a flustered mess.

“Well, who told you that you could read my journal?!” You spat out, trying to get the upper hand.

“Hmm, let’s see. If I remember correctly, you did tell me that I could look around your room.” Neteyam shrugged.

“Yeah but my journal is private!” You retaliated.

“Oh really? I didn’t see any sign on it that said ‘private/ no trespassing’ or ‘y/n’s journal, don’t touch.’ Seems like you were missing a sign. Can’t blame me.”

“Why, y- you. You perv!” You lashed out defeatedly, not knowing how else to react.

“Really, I’m the perv? I wasn’t the one writing all of my fantasies about wanting to get banged.”

“I…” you dropped your head in shame, once again too embarrassed to face Neteyam.

“Hmm, thought so.” He let out a small chuckle as he raised your chin up again. “So, do you really think I’m handsome?” He looked at you seriously before giving you a slight smirk.

“Well, you read it! No need to tease me about it” you gave his chest a slight push.

“Teasing, who’s doing any teasing? I’m just trying to test the waters to see if you’re really up to doing what you mentioned.”

“Oh-”

“So, are you?” Neteyam inched his face closer to yours.

“Are you what?”

“C’mon don’t try to play dumb. Do you want to do what you mentioned or what?” His lips hovered over yours as he trailed his hands over your waist and behind your back, pulling you in closer.

“I-”

“What’s wrong sweetheart, cat got your tongue?” Neteyam let out a small chuckle before looking you in the eyes and giving a ‘so?’ look.

You simply nodded, too flustered to say anything.

“Words, babygirl. Words.” He pushed your hair out of your face and caressed your cheek. “Would you like to try what you wrote about?”

“Yes…” you whispered in a barely understandable tone.

“Don’t worry, we’ll take it nice and slow. How’s that for you, sound good?” Again, you nodded, giving Neteyam the green light to go ahead.

His eyes fell to your lips and yours on his. Each just a few centimeters away from the other. You leaned in and yours just gently brushed against his. Neteyam’s arms wrapped around your waist and pulled you in during the process, lips making contact for the first time. You let out a small gasp and his came crashing down on yours again, pushing your head back to the wall as you wrapped your arms around his neck. His lips moved in pace and you followed along, inexperienced but quickly catching on. Your hands traveled up and down his neck and Neteyam let out a small groan as you gave a slight tug on his hair. Hands started moving quickly as you found yours on his chest, traveling up and down and his on your back. His lips took a turn and started making his way down, leaving small pecks all over your collarbone and eventually moving to your neck, where his mouth left a wet trail wherever it could.

“Mmm, Nete-” you let out a moan as his lips sucked on your sweet spot making your body fidget in his hold. His lips traveled up your neck and you were sure you were going to have a few bruises for show.

“Neteyam, you’re gonna leave hickeys all over my neck.” You barely managed to breathe out.

“I know… that’s my plan,” he let out in between kisses. “…to mark you… As mine… all mine.” He held onto you and made his way to your bed, not letting go for a thing in the world. Neteyam sat down and had you on his lap facing him, your legs straddling him while he continued to make his mess.

You lifted his face and kissed his lips again, desperate to be able to do some of the action yourself, you pushed his chest, making him inch backwards as you crawled to him, lips still connected to his.

You sat up and his fingers started toying with the knot from your loincloth, still not stopping the kiss as he worked his hands behind your waist.

Neteyam's fingers worked quickly as he untied the knot and slid off the loincloth from under your womanhood. He lifted you off of his lap and placed your back on the bed while he laid next to you, his hands roamed over your body and made their way to your core. Neteyam gently massaged your nub, earning an erotic moan from you. He took the opportunity to slide his tongue into your mouth as he used his hand to spread your legs wider and brush his fingers over your clit, speeding up as the kiss grew more heated with each passing second.

"Oh.. fuck" you managed out as your hands fell on his, guiding him to a quicker speed.

"Mmm, you like that don't you, sweetheart?" Neteyam let out a smirk as you nodded a desperate 'yes' a your eyes scrunched closed. His hands made their way down to your entrance and he inserted a finger, making you groan in response.

"Fuck..." you groaned as Neteyam stretched you out, making way for his other fingers.

"If I remember reading correctly, you did write that you would be grateful even if you could have just my fingers inside of you. How's that coming out to be?" Neteyam smirked as you moan out a 'good.'

"More, please" you whined out as you attempted to close your legs to gain more friction.

"I can't give you more if you don't open your legs for me. My hands are trapped between your thighs right now syulang." Neteyam's hand moved up to pry your legs open, and you sighed at the slight loss of friction.

"No need to worry, your wish is my command sweetheart." And with that he inserted his second and third fingers without warning. Deep inside of your warmth, he moved his fingers in and out, making sure to hit all the spots of your wet walls.

"Shit....shit! Go faster!" you moaned out in a high pitched voice, convinced that if it weren't for the oxygen sealed doors and windows soundproofing your room, all of the scientists would have been raising their eyebrows by now.

"How's that? Enjoying it?" Neteyam managed out between kisses.

"Fuck yes!" you threw your head back in pleasure as you felt yourself nearing your orgasm.

Neteyams worked his magic in you, sparing your poor pussy no mercy as his fingers pumped in and out while his thumb played with your nub at an increasingly quick pace causing your eyes to cross for a split second as you covered your mouth as to not scream. Holding yourself up with your elbows, you watched as the Na'vi in front of you worked tirelessly to get you to explode.

"Neteyam! I'm getting close... I'm- I'm gonna..." You threw head back once more as your knuckles turned white from grabbing the bed sheets.

"Come! Fucking do it baby, I know it's in you!" Neteyam accelerated his pace as his fingers moved vigorously in and out of you, repeatedly hitting your g-spot.

"Ah- ahh... fuuuck" You let out a loud whine as your hips buck up and down while your orgasm washed over you. Your eyes close tightly making you see stars and your mouth falls agape as low whimpers leave your throat.

"Nghh.. oh my god.." you squeal out under his touch before he slows down and pulls his fingers out. Neteyam lifts up his hand and brings it up to your face, drenched fingers brush across your lips as you open your mouth and give a thorough suck.

"Mmm, that's a good girl" Neteyam praises as you swirl your tongue around his fingers, licking them clean of any residue. With a 'pop' sound, he pulls his fingers from between your lips and you sit up, looking at him with your big yellow eyes as you tug on his loincloth.

"Ready for round two, already?" You give a small nod and Neteyam lays you on your side and props your right leg up.

He positions himself behind you as your hands work beside you, helping untie his loincloth. Springing out, his length smacks your ass and Neteyam lets out a small sigh of relief. He spits on his hand before making it down between his legs and giving himself a few pumps.

Neteyam brushes his cock against your slick cunt, earning a light moan from you as he rubs it around your entrance.

"You ready sweetheart? I'll go nice and slow for you." Neteyam gives a small peck on your lips before you answer with a small 'yes.' He lines himself up with your entrance and pushes his mushroomy tip in, slowly driving his full length inside of you.

"Nghh.." was all you managed to let out before he asks 'are you okay' and you give a small nod. His dick goes all the way in and you can feel his tip against your cervix.

"Fuck, you're so big..." you squirm yourself around as you try to get used to the new feeling.

"You said you wanted to try it." Neteyam lets out a small chuckle at your struggle. "Ready?" He asks, making sure that you're all stretched out before moving."

"Of course," and with that, he pulls himself out completely before thrusting in with full force, making you yelp in surprise. Neteyam starts thrusting in and out of you, filling the room with sounds of skin smacking against each other.

"Shit" he groans out, untying your top as he continues smacking himself into you. Neteyam grabs your breast in his hand and starts sucking as his hips pick up in pace, making you moan aloud.

"Fuckk...fuckk"

"Enjoying that, princes?"

"Yes. I love it so much!" you whine out as his dick hits against your cervix, making you shut your eyes in pain and pleasure. You can't help but tighten around him as he plays with your breast and his lips leave a trail of kisses on the back of your neck.

"Fuckkk, too big!" you let out in almost a scream before he wraps his hand around your neck, applying just a small amount of pressure.

"y/n, stop that... you're gonna make me spill inside of you if you keep squeezing yourself around me like that." Neteyam warned with a light smack on your botton.

"I can't...help it... You fuck me so good!" You let out in between breaths. Neteyam pounds himself into you, making you whine out incoherent nonsense and you can't help but tighten your walls again.

"Fuck...fuck!" Neteyam grits between his teeth and you can tell he's near his high as his hips start moving desperately.

"I *thrust* think *thrust* I'm *thrust* gonna *thrust* come!" Neteyam lets out in a groan before you feel his hot cum spill all over your insides making you moan at the feeling. His white juices overflow your insides and soon spill out, dripping down to underside of your legs.

"Mmm, princess, you look so fucking good with your pretty little hole filled up like that." Neteyam goes back to kissing the sides of your neck and once again, his fingers start playing with your insides while you play with his length in your hands, trying to harden him up again.

"Shit," he huffs out in sensitivity as your finger plays with the tip of his cock, swiping it over and over again.

"Alright let me finish you up, I've got this." Neteyam gives your thigh a light pat and you let go of him, letting him take control of his length and bringing it to you entrance again.

He thrusts into you without warning and you yelp out. His thrusts continue roughly, not giving you time to adjust. Neteyam hits your insides repeatedly and it makes you whimper in pleasure.

"Ah- ah! Neteyam... I'm close!" You let out in between whimpers as your hands search for anything to grab onto while your orgasm approaches.

"Mmm....fuck. Good, you're almost there sweetheart" Neteyam grunts out as his hips continue pushing into your rear.

"I'm gonna- I think... I'm gonna come!" You let out in a loud whine and Neteyam pulls out before pushing himself back in completely, causing you to moan aloud as your orgasm hits you, making your back arch and your legs tremble as you grab onto him while you squirm around as Neteyam pounds into you as fast as he can.

He pulls out, leaving you to squirt your juices all over your legs and on the bed. Your hips heave up and down as the clear liquid jets out of you, leaving you breathless until your high calms down and your legs stop shaking.

"Holy shit..." Neteyam lets out in a small chuckle as he stares in amazement.

"Well... that was intense" you break the silence and the both of you stare at each other before breaking out into small giggles.

"Are you alright, was I too rough with you?" Neteyam gently rubs your shoulders as the both of you lay down, flat on your backs, exhausted.

"No... you were fine. It was good." You flash him a shy smile.

"So, was it everything you expected... or did you I let you down?" He asks with a small chuckle.

"It was... interesting... definitely better than I expected." You chuckle as you lay your head in the crook of his neck.

"So I guess we can say... your wish has been fulfilled." Neteyam pokes your cheek, teasing you.

"I guess so..." you hide your blushing cheeks on his collarbone as he laughs at your shy antics. He slightly lifts up your face and gives you a small peck on your forehead as the both of you bask in each other's warmth.

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ . :☆ﾟ. ───

HEW, did this take FOREVER to write, OMG! But I'm so glad that I finally got it out! Thank you for this wonderful and super fun request, it was definitely a hell of a journey to write but I really enjoyed it! Hope you guys enjoyed it as well.

as always, comments/reblogs are always much appreciated as they help support and motivate your favorite writers, thank you❤!

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[happykazooguy]

Have been thinking about it a lot, and I have accumulated a list of the more mundane/domestic things Hugo would do whilst/after settling in Corona;

● One of the first things he'd do is have a proper care day. Like, a long warm bath for the first time, actually properly get to clean his hair and just get to relax without worrying about the next time he'd get a chance like this.

● With Varian's help (first time she's felt properly comfortable with someone else working on it), she'd have her prosthetic arm tweaked and upgraded with proper and easily accessed materials. She'd finally get to sit down and fix that one bit that's been pinching or chaffing against the skin because she no longer has to rank the importance and scarcity of each material she has. She can add that one "luxury" upgrade or something more personalised simply because she wants to and can now. In the same moment, she can also add those two or more details and modifications to Olivia that she's always wanted to do as well as give the little mouse some new shiner metal plates.

● He gets a second pair of glasses. Yeah, he's got his one pair that they've had for years. But when you constantly need your glasses even just to avoid a headache sometimes, having that second pair can be good if something happens to your original pair. Ontop of that, they no longer need to steal what he needs to repair his clothes. They don't need to steal a new pair of shoes anymore or have to risk his neck to get the money they need for a new pair of shoes or clothes and other items.

● Learning all the traditions and holidays of Corona. Actually wanting to put effort into these things he'd never have bothered with before when travelling because now they have someone they want to learn it for and celebrate with. He tries to learn all the holidays and their practices. Tries to learn every little tradition and mannerism that over time, he learns to incorporate into his own everyday life.

[mya-valentine]

Spark in the Wires

Synopsis: A shy, tech-savvy Support Course student constantly fixes Denki Kaminari’s fried gadgets after his quirk short-circuits them. Though she prefers solitude, Denki’s goofy charm and relentless optimism slowly break down her walls.

You sighed, rolling your chair back from the cluttered workbench as you surveyed the latest fried mess in front of you. A small puff of smoke curled from the ruined circuitry, and the unmistakable scent of burnt wires filled the air. Again.

“This is the third time this week,” you muttered under your breath, pushing up your glasses and rubbing your temples. “What does this guy do to his tech?”

You knew the answer, of course. Denki Kaminari had an unfortunate habit of overloading anything electronic within his reach. His quirk, Electrification, was both a gift and a curse—especially when it came to the various gadgets that were supposed to assist him in battle. The shock-absorbing wrist guards, the communication earpiece, even the prototype conductive gloves… none of them lasted long under his unpredictable bursts of voltage.

And yet, every time he came bounding into the Support Department, flashing that boyish grin and scratching the back of his head with an apologetic chuckle, you found yourself unable to turn him away.

You weren’t good at dealing with people. Your world revolved around technology, the hum of machinery, and the quiet solitude of working late into the night, tweaking and perfecting your designs. Socializing was… difficult. Words often got stuck in your throat, and you hated being the center of attention.

But Denki was different. He was loud, energetic, and impulsive—everything you were not. Yet, somehow, he never overwhelmed you. He had a way of easing into your space without making you feel uncomfortable, as if he belonged there, as if his chaotic energy could somehow find a way to mix with your quiet existence.

The sound of hurried footsteps in the hallway pulled you from your thoughts. Speak of the devil.

“Y/N!” Denki’s voice echoed down the corridor, and within seconds, he burst through the door to your workshop, panting slightly. “I, uh… I did it again.”

You slowly turned in your chair, already expecting to see the telltale sparks flickering from his gauntlets. Sure enough, wisps of smoke curled from the wrist guards, and his fingers twitched slightly as if still feeling the aftershock.

You sighed, crossing your arms. “What happened this time?”

Denki gave you a sheepish grin, rubbing the back of his neck. “Sooo, I was testing out a new move, right? But I guess I kinda underestimated how much juice I was putting out, and… well… poof.” He made an explosion gesture with his hands. “I think I short-circuited everything again.”

You pinched the bridge of your nose. “Kaminari…”

“I know, I know! I’m hopeless, right?” He chuckled, plopping down onto the stool across from your workbench. “But that’s why I’ve got you, my favorite tech genius! You always fix me up.”

You felt your face heat up at the unexpected compliment, and you quickly turned back to your tools, hoping he wouldn’t notice.

“I’m the only one willing to fix your stuff,” you corrected, though your voice lacked any real bite.

He leaned forward, resting his chin on the table as he watched you work. “Maybe. But I still think you’re amazing.”

Your hands faltered slightly as you reached for a screwdriver. You weren’t used to praise, especially from someone like him. It made your heart stutter in a way you didn’t quite understand.

Determined to ignore the warmth creeping up your neck, you focused on the task at hand. You carefully unscrewed the panel on his gauntlet, examining the damage. As expected, the internal wiring was fried beyond repair. You’d have to rebuild it from scratch.

“You really need to work on controlling your output,” you murmured, reaching for a replacement circuit board.

Denki huffed, sitting up. “Hey, it’s not that easy! My quirk isn’t exactly delicate, y’know?”

You gave him a sideways glance. “Then we’ll just have to find a way to make these more durable.”

His eyes lit up. “See? That’s why you’re the best! I knew you’d come up with something cool!”

You bit your lip, trying, and failing to suppress a small smile.

Over the next few weeks, Denki became a regular presence in your workshop. Whether or not he actually needed something fixed was debatable—sometimes, he just showed up to hang out, claiming he wanted to “supervise” your work.

At first, you found it distracting. Having someone so lively and talkative in your quiet space was unnerving. But as time went on, you realized something strange. You… didn’t mind his presence.

You even started looking forward to it.

He’d bring snacks, chatting about his training with Class 1-A, his latest shenanigans with his friends, or some ridiculous meme he’d found online. And, somehow, he always managed to make you laugh.

One evening, as you worked late on a new prototype, Denki was lounging on the couch in the corner of your workshop, absentmindedly tossing a screwdriver into the air and catching it.

“You know,” he mused, “I think you’re kinda like a secret superhero.”

You blinked at him. “What?”

He grinned. “Think about it! You work behind the scenes, making all this awesome tech for us heroes. Without you, we’d be totally screwed. That’s pretty badass.”

Your face felt warm again. “I… I wouldn’t call myself a hero.”

Denki sat up, tilting his head. “Why not?”

You hesitated, fiddling with a wire between your fingers. “I guess… I just don’t see myself that way. I don’t fight villains or save people like you guys do.”

He leaned forward, resting his arms on his knees. “Hey, heroes aren’t just the ones on the front lines. Every great hero needs support. And you? You’re incredible. You don’t give yourself enough credit.”

Your heart fluttered at the sincerity in his voice. You weren’t used to this—someone noticing you, someone seeing you.

Denki Kaminari was a storm of energy, unpredictable and wild, but he also had this uncanny ability to brighten even the darkest corners. And slowly, piece by piece, he was tearing down the walls you’d built around yourself.

You found yourself smiling—really smiling—as you turned back to your work.

“Thanks, Denki.”

His grin widened. “Anytime, Y/N.”

And for the first time in a long while, you didn’t feel so alone.

.

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Masterlist

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[urautismdiagnosis-wistie]

Can you draw Tweak at the dinner table sleeping She's exhausted from fixing the gub B that Kwazii keeps crashing

lolll i actually have a headcanon that after a while kwazii felt bad so he actually started learning that stuff (with her guidance) so he could help with repairs!( for his crashes or even just general maintenance lol) so he can at least help her with the labor aspect of it yk? It was tweaks idea lol🤌 she's gotta guide this clueless lil guy smh

Before that happened I get the feeling he started feeling bad and tried to bake her stuff (to varying levels of sucess)

Also side note but kwazii also has canonically lightly chastised and reasoned with tweak to take care of herself and thats so cute bro they're such siblings to me fr, anyways enough yapping here ya go! Seriously I just know she's dragged him back into fixes his messes by the ear and everything before 😭at least once

That being said 🥰

Sleepy bunny... I might have art blindness cuz I hate the pose but I'm sure it looks fine probably lol

Hes very sorgy 🥺

Transparent below the cut if yall wanna use it ig lol

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

January 18, 2025

Heather Cox Richardson

Jan 19, 2025

Shortly before midnight last night, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its initial findings from a study it undertook last July when it asked eight large companies to turn over information about the data they collect about consumers, product sales, and how the surveillance the companies used affected consumer prices. The FTC focused on the middlemen hired by retailers. Those middlemen use algorithms to tweak and target prices to different markets.

The initial findings of the FTC using data from six of the eight companies show that those prices are not static. Middlemen can target prices to individuals using their location, browsing patterns, shopping history, and even the way they move a mouse over a webpage. They can also use that information to show higher-priced products first in web searches. The FTC found that the intermediaries—the middlemen—worked with at least 250 retailers.

“Initial staff findings show that retailers frequently use people’s personal information to set targeted, tailored prices for goods and services—from a person's location and demographics, down to their mouse movements on a webpage,” said FTC chair Lina Khan. “The FTC should continue to investigate surveillance pricing practices because Americans deserve to know how their private data is being used to set the prices they pay and whether firms are charging different people different prices for the same good or service.”

The FTC has asked for public comment on consumers’ experience with surveillance pricing.

FTC commissioner Andrew N. Ferguson, whom Trump has tapped to chair the commission in his incoming administration, dissented from the report.

Matt Stoller of the nonprofit American Economic Liberties Project, which is working “to address today’s crisis of concentrated economic power,” wrote that “[t]he antitrust enforcers (Lina Khan et al) went full Tony Montana on big business this week before Trump people took over.”

Stoller made a list. The FTC sued John Deere “for generating $6 billion by prohibiting farmers from being able to repair their own equipment,” released a report showing that pharmacy benefit managers had “inflated prices for specialty pharmaceuticals by more than $7 billion,” “sued corporate landlord Greystar, which owns 800,000 apartments, for misleading renters on junk fees,” and “forced health care private equity powerhouse Welsh Carson to stop monopolization of the anesthesia market.”

It sued Pepsi for conspiring to give Walmart exclusive discounts that made prices higher at smaller stores, “​​[l]eft a roadmap for parties who are worried about consolidation in AI by big tech by revealing a host of interlinked relationships among Google, Amazon and Microsoft and Anthropic and OpenAI,” said gig workers can’t be sued for antitrust violations when they try to organize, and forced game developer Cognosphere to pay a $20 million fine for marketing loot boxes to teens under 16 that hid the real costs and misled the teens.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau “sued Capital One for cheating consumers out of $2 billion by misleading consumers over savings accounts,” Stoller continued. It “forced Cash App purveyor Block…to give $120 million in refunds for fostering fraud on its platform and then refusing to offer customer support to affected consumers,” “sued Experian for refusing to give consumers a way to correct errors in credit reports,” ordered Equifax to pay $15 million to a victims’ fund for “failing to properly investigate errors on credit reports,” and ordered “Honda Finance to pay $12.8 million for reporting inaccurate information that smeared the credit reports of Honda and Acura drivers.”

The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice sued “seven giant corporate landlords for rent-fixing, using the software and consulting firm RealPage,” Stoller went on. It “sued $600 billion private equity titan KKR for systemically misleading the government on more than a dozen acquisitions.”

“Honorary mention goes to [Secretary Pete Buttigieg] at the Department of Transportation for suing Southwest and fining Frontier for ‘chronically delayed flights,’” Stoller concluded. He added more results to the list in his newsletter BIG.

Meanwhile, last night, while the leaders in the cryptocurrency industry were at a ball in honor of President-elect Trump’s inauguration, Trump launched his own cryptocurrency. By morning he appeared to have made more than $25 billion, at least on paper. According to Eric Lipton at the New York Times, “ethics experts assailed [the business] as a blatant effort to cash in on the office he is about to occupy again.”

Adav Noti, executive director of the nonprofit Campaign Legal Center, told Lipton: “It is literally cashing in on the presidency—creating a financial instrument so people can transfer money to the president’s family in connection with his office. It is beyond unprecedented.” Cryptocurrency leaders worried that just as their industry seems on the verge of becoming mainstream, Trump’s obvious cashing-in would hurt its reputation. Venture capitalist Nick Tomaino posted: “Trump owning 80 percent and timing launch hours before inauguration is predatory and many will likely get hurt by it.”

Yesterday the European Commission, which is the executive arm of the European Union, asked X, the social media company owned by Trump-adjacent billionaire Elon Musk, to hand over internal documents about the company’s algorithms that give far-right posts and politicians more visibility than other political groups. The European Union has been investigating X since December 2023 out of concerns about how it deals with the spread of disinformation and illegal content. The European Union’s Digital Services Act regulates online platforms to prevent illegal and harmful activities, as well as the spread of disinformation.

Today in Washington, D.C., the National Mall was filled with thousands of people voicing their opposition to President-elect Trump and his policies. Online speculation has been rampant that Trump moved his inauguration indoors to avoid visual comparisons between today’s protesters and inaugural attendees. Brutally cold weather also descended on President Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration, but a sea of attendees nonetheless filled the National Mall.

Trump has always understood the importance of visuals and has worked hard to project an image of an invincible leader. Moving the inauguration indoors takes away that image, though, and people who have spent thousands of dollars to travel to the capital to see his inauguration are now unhappy to discover they will be limited to watching his motorcade drive by them. On social media, one user posted: “MAGA doesn’t realize the symbolism of [Trump] moving the inauguration inside: The billionaires, millionaires and oligarchs will be at his side, while his loyal followers are left outside in the cold. Welcome to the next 4+ years.”

Trump is not as good at governing as he is at performance: his approach to crises is to blame Democrats for them. But he is about to take office with majorities in the House of Representatives and the Senate, putting responsibility for governance firmly into his hands.

Right off the bat, he has at least two major problems at hand.

Last night, Commissioner Tyler Harper of the Georgia Department of Agriculture suspended all “poultry exhibitions, shows, swaps, meets, and sales” until further notice after officials found Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, in a commercial flock. As birds die from the disease or are culled to prevent its spread, the cost of eggs is rising—just as Trump, who vowed to reduce grocery prices, takes office.

There have been 67 confirmed cases of the bird flu in the U.S. among humans who have caught the disease from birds. Most cases in humans are mild, but public health officials are watching the virus with concern because bird flu variants are unpredictable. On Friday, outgoing Health and Human Services secretary Xavier Becerra announced $590 million in funding to Moderna to help speed up production of a vaccine that covers the bird flu. Juliana Kim of NPR explained that this funding comes on top of $176 million that Health and Human Services awarded to Moderna last July.

The second major problem is financial. On Friday, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen wrote to congressional leaders to warn them that the Treasury would hit the debt ceiling on January 21 and be forced to begin using extraordinary measures in order to pay outstanding obligations and prevent defaulting on the national debt. Those measures mean the Treasury will stop paying into certain federal retirement accounts as required by law, expecting to make up that difference later.

Yellen reminded congressional leaders: “The debt limit does not authorize new spending, but it creates a risk that the federal government might not be able to finance its existing legal obligations that Congresses and Presidents of both parties have made in the past.” She added, “I respectfully urge Congress to act promptly to protect the full faith and credit of the United States.”

Both the avian flu and the limits of the debt ceiling must be managed, and managed quickly, and solutions will require expertise and political skill.

Rather than offering their solutions to these problems, the Trump team leaked that it intended to begin mass deportations on Tuesday morning in Chicago, choosing that city because it has large numbers of immigrants and because Trump’s people have been fighting with Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson, a Democrat. Michelle Hackman, Joe Barrett, and Paul Kiernan of the Wall Street Journal, who broke the story, reported that Trump’s people had prepared to amplify their efforts with the help of right-wing media.

But once the news leaked of the plan and undermined the “shock and awe” the administration wanted, Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan said the team was reconsidering it.

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

[sonic-takeover]

hi my curious ass is BACK after literally 10 minutes I'm SO SORRY 💔

but I was catching up on the LORE (to be read in game theorist MatPat's voice) and.

SONADOW‼️🎉🎉

Im fr tweaking out in my bedroom at 2 am because of this blog I'VE BEEN HERE TEN MINUTES AND I LOVE IT ‼️‼️

so bc my brain is holding ten thousand billion thoughts at once (shocker), and Im a little lost on the story, can I get a quick recap on the sonadow situation orrr???

yet again, hate to pester, excited to be answered!!(≧∇≦)b

Happy to have you here! Don't be afraid to send asks! Okay so it's a bit crazy, but here's the story:

Sonic and Shadow were friends/rivals at the beginning. People started asking them how they feel about each other, but they were both in deeeeep deep denial. Eventually, Sonic talked about how much Shadow means to him and Rouge got a screenshot of that message. There was a whole fiasco of them losing the phone and trying to get it to Shadow as it passed from one person to the next, but when Shadow got to it, he thought it was platonic. Amy saw everything going on and got jealous, attacking Shadow. Sonic saved him and rejected Amy for good. Amy took her time healing her heartbreak while Metal Sonic made his intentions clear and waited for her to be ready to date. Meanwhile, Shadow and Sonic stayed in the depths of denial even in the face of being forced to share a room and a bed in the bigass house. They grew more and more comfortable with each other (even cuddling to sleep) but still didn't know their feelings went both ways. An anon left an Eggman brand body swapping ray on their floor and they swapped bodies and broke the ray by accident. They tried to hide the switch, but it wasn't easy. They were found out pretty quickly and Tails started trying to repair the ray. The two of them started bonding by doing each other's makeup and racing indoors, and on the last night of their switch, Sonic (in Shadow's body) sang I Hear a Symphony for shadow specifically during karaoke, publicly serenading him. He reached out his hand and Shadow almost took it, but plot twist! Tails got kidnapped by Eggman when going to him for help repairing the ray. The group all went to save him and during that mission, they fought a robot which zapped Shadow in the chest with a laser. Sonic used the almost-fixed ray to swap them back and broke it again. Now Sonic was injured and Shadow had to nurse him back to health, but now he had finally accepted his feelings for Shadow. He started flirting with him, which Shadow dismissed as him being delirious from the pain of his injury. Eventually, they decided it was a good idea to write each other love letters explaining their true feelings. Unfortunately, Shadow writes in cursive and Sonic has both terrible handwriting and terrible spelling when not using autocorrect, so neither of them could read or understand the letters. They both thought it was a rejection letter, which caused even more confusion. Rouge told Sonic that Shadow liked him back, and Amy read Shadow's letter so Sonic since she could read cursive. Everyone went to find the chaos emeralds, since Sonic now had a plan to confess to him. Once gathered, he went super with Shadow and took him to the moon, where they watched the sky, slow danced, and finally kissed as the sun rose over the Earth. Now they're official boyfriends with three kitten children (Flash, Freeze, and Firefly), but there are still some secrets lurking in their pasts.. things they're not sure they feel ready to share.

Whew! I'm gonna check that for typos later. But that's Sonadow so far! Hope this helps!

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[ivyblossom]

Lessons in Story: Editing

I was a pantser for a very long time. I lived in the writing of a story, and couldn't be bothered planning it. Or editing it, frankly. I was just a drafter. The writing of it is glorious, and then it's over, and I'm done. Is that a best practice? Definitely not. But that's what so great about fanfiction. I can do that. It might not make for the best fics, and they would be full of typos, but the whole point of fanwork doing what you want the way you want to do it, right? So I did the part I understood and loved, and nothing else.

Why did I do that? Because I'm a brat, probably? I mentioned already that my maturity level has always been low.

But I think there's more to it than that. I think I worked that way because it was fun and it produced stories that weren't bad, they were sometimes pretty good, but I had no idea how they functioned. If you don't know how a story works, how do you edit or tweak it? I think I was afraid to look back at it most of the time. The only way I knew how to fix a story was to start over and write another one. That's the only thing I knew how to do. The experience of the story was living the story. How do you edit that? I always felt like restructuring the beginning of a story would mean a new branch had started, the rest of the story wouldn't match anymore. It would be a new story, I would be throwing this one way. You see what I mean?

I learned to be a slightly better editor over time (but not really). At least I fixed dropped words and typos (mostly). But even then could say to me, "Hey, this could be good if you edited it and expanded on X and got rid of Y." I'm sure people tried. But I didn't know how to do that. (Okay: I technically knew how to do that, but this basic misunderstanding made that really difficult.) It would probably freak me out a bit. I would have understood what you meant, but the only way I knew who to do that is to delete the whole thing and start over. Because I didn't really understand the pieces that make up a story. It was all one piece to me. You could cut it up, sure, but it wouldn't be one piece any more. It would be broken.

I'm not suggesting this make sense, that's what I'm learning about my own history of process.

I wouldn't have said any of this at the time because I really didn't understand that that's how it was. I could (and did) talk until I was blue in the face about narrative, but I really didn't understand how it was working from a writing perspective. If I had understood it and said it out loud, it would have been easier to fix, but I didn't realize this was my obstacle. Now I'm learning about it, and repairing it. Because of course a story isn't one piece. It's many pieces, and they fit together and look like one piece when you're done.

This is also connected to planning, which I can (and will) go on about at great length.

How did I come to have this completely bonkers belief system about how creative writing works? Who can say. It might have something to do with learning to read by myself at a very young age (2). Stories were always whole pieces that I fell into face first. I don't even exist when I read, I just experience a story whole and then return to myself. I was writing the way I was reading.

So that's an obstacle I've deconstructed, and let me tell you: it's a lot easier when you know that's behind your own process and thinking.