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[shaanks]

2-24 even for Shanks 💕

Oh my goodness, thank you bby!! Y'all are gonna hear about Shanks today lmfao. Most of this is gonna be under a readmore bc I've never been able to be succinct but here we goooooo!

2. Favorite canon thing about this character?

I love how careful he is about when and how he flexes all that power he has. It was meant to be very on the nose when we were introduced to him via Luffy in the very beginning of the series, but like. His little episode on Whitebeard's ship seemed like he had conqueror's haki out of control, but it was a very purposeful flex, if for nothing else than to show that he took approaching another Yonko seriously. Or the way he chose to handle Greenbull at the end of Wano. Sure it was hard to the new folks on his crew to handle exposure so suddenly, but he sent that like 50 miles out from the ship and hit that jerk in the heart with it. And never even raised his voice about it. Idk I think his restraint and how it manifests is a really interesting part of his characterization.

4. If you could put this character in any other media, be it a book, a movie, anything, what would you put them in?

it's probably on my mind bc of Bernard Hill's recent passing, but I think Shanks would do so well and have a grand old time being elusive and mysterious in Lord of the Rings lmfao. He's got that Aragorn quality of could be in his 20s could be in his 40s who knows, he and Gandalf would probably get a kick out of each other, he'd fucking love the hobbits I am telling you this. (he also, I am very afraid, has that Aragorn quality of 'doomed by the narrative just not quite yet,' but we'll see.)

6. What's something you have in common with this character?

this is hard, I think he's a much more complex and interesting person than I am for the most part, but like. I think it's safe to say he'd mostly rather diffuse a situation than have it become serious when the latter is avoidable, and I am that way too. If the situation is already serious and requires a throw down response that's a different matter, but if we can avoid a serious fight in favor of a little tussle and some drinks, that'd be the way he'd go, and I agree.

8. What's something the fandom does when it comes to this character that you despise?

take this one with a grain of salt bc I mostly try not to yuck anyone's yum or argue about differing headcanons, but I really do not fucking like the like. scumbag/villain!Shanks thing that seems to have a semi-popular following. some of that is personal bias, as I think he is a warm, good person who is doing his best, but it also kind of feels like a betrayal of the narrative for him. which I realize is funny coming from the "everything is made up including the source material" guy but here we are. there was a period a few months ago where people were basically just writing him as OP Toji and it made me want to pull all my hair out.

10. Could you be best friends with this character?

absolutely, I adore him, I think he's right about a lot of things, our ethics tend to line up where it matters, I think he's funny and would be fun to be around, he listens well and is a warm and compassionate person. I really like him and we'd get along really well I think. (mostly probably through the lens of my OC bc I'm not like. terribly convinced of my actual in person IRL likeability but in theory, absolutely yes.)

12. What's a headcanon you have for this character?

I've written about it a little before, but I think the reason he let Buggy go without telling him what Roger talked to him about after the execution wasn't because he didn't want Buggy with him anymore or didn't believe he had what it took to complete that mission, but so that Buggy would have a chance to forge his own way and have his own life. Doing what Roger asked necessitated Shanks--who was widely regarded as having the potential to be the next big legend--to drop out of the running almost entirely. He picked up his crew, he made a name for himself, he became the youngest person (at the time) to gain the title of Yonko, but he also spent a decent amount of time having to like. Lay low on beaches and dick around in the East Blue and play balance keeper and chess master until the man Roger was waiting for appeared. There are more spoilery additions to this that I'll leave out for now but yeah. I think he knew Buggy had all that same potential, and wanted to give him an opportunity to strike out on his own adventure without living in that shadow or carrying their mentor's ghost around.

14. Assign a fashion aesthetic to this character.

oh take this one with a grain of salt too idk that I know any of the terms correctly lmfao but he's very like. when I picture boho in my mind that seems very him. a lot of linens a lot of light flowy breathable clothes. It's pirate!Boho obviously but like. The man is out there wearing birkenstocks as we speak js.

16. What's your least favorite ship for this character?

same standard issue disclaimer as the fandom stuff I don't like, this isn't to yuck anyone's yum, follow your bliss what people ship isn't my business, these are just the ones I personally do not like. shankslu is at the forefront, but I don't really do shanksbenn either?? a LOT of captains and first mates in this series read that way to me but those two don't for me.

18. How about a relationship they have in canon with another character that you admire?

I actually really enjoy his dynamic with Marco. There are some interesting pieces of shared history there but overall the like. Friendly ribbing, amiable hanging out and willingness to cooperate between two of my faves is always very nice to see. c:

20. Which other character is the ideal best friend for this character, the amount of screentime they share doesn't matter?

oh please I think he'd think Sabo was a ton of fun. I know there's an age difference there that makes peership a little different than between the other mid-40s dudes he usually hangs out with, but think about it. Two very powerful people who are carrying the weight of part of this new era on their shoulders, who have a habit of just sort of fucking off out of the narrative and doing things as they please within their own personal parameters, who will just get up and obliterate a guy when that's what the situation calls for? Funny, weird, intelligent guys that love Luffy, believe in him, and want whats best for him? Even if they weren't besties, I think there's a lot of fun overlap for general friendship there.

22. If you're a fic reader, what's something you like in fics when it comes to this character? Something you don't like?

something I like: when people recognize that all that soft puppy silly goofy guy exterior, while sincerely part of him, is something that he makes the decision to externalize every day, and is sat atop a deep well of like. sadness and responsibility. there are a lot of people doing a very good job making him a romantic dopey nightmare man without sacrificing that silliness or his intelligence and sense of personal responsibility.

something I don't like: when people start a fic with the disclaimer "Shanks is in here but I hate him lol so he's a lil ooc 🤭🤪" and then he's like. not only ooc but just someone's ex boyfriend or doflamingo or just off-screen doing heinous shit for no reason. Writing a character you hate: can be fun and compelling! I fucking hate Doflamingo, for example, but as a narrative device, as a villain? bar none one of the best and most interesting. Writing a character you hate with the intention of doing a shit job because you hate them? dumb, annoying, and a waste of everyone's time. why include someone you don't want to write about lmfao just pick a different character and be done.

24. What other character from another fandom of yours that reminds you of them?

i'm drawing a blank, I'm going to be real with you. Like, I can think of a ton of mentor characters, but they don't really remind me of him. I can think of a bunch of like. guardian of the new era characters, that still don't super remind me of him. I think again i've got LOTR on the brain rn but the like. Fellowship of the Ring Aragorn is the closest I'm coming up with and even that's mostly in terms of like. the gentle mentorship of the hobbits, the offbeat sense of humor, and that dedication to a responsibility that he might have been scared to face. IDK. Shanks is a pretty unique guy to me. I'm sure I'm gonna sit bolt upright at 3 AM with a list of 20 people that fit the bill but rn it simply isn't clicking lmfao.

And there we have it!!! My (mostly) comprehensive analysis of Shanks, for you my dear friend. Thank you so much for asking!!!

[xalatath]

List 5 things that make you happy, then put this in the askbox for the last 10 people who reblogged something from you! get to know your mutuals and followers ♡

1. My gf @chosendesolace

2. Topping dps meter in WoW to feed my ego

3. Denathrius

4. My cats

5. Balding gate 3 🫶

[lyriumsings]

Happy birthday!!

HI mysdrym!! thank you!!!! 🌸✨❤️

[gnomeskillet]

Was talking with @fluffleforce-mysdrym and like-

Gremlin part of my brain is like "There should be an option to bite the hand."

Imagine just how much funnier the whole "Gale's blood tastes fucknasty" scene is like this. Astarion grabbing his wrist like he's going to pull him out only to chomp down instead

Gale being all "Ow! What are you- stop that!!" while Astarion sits there spitting out his blood. "Why does your blood taste so VILE?"

"Why are you biting my wrist??? Pull me out so we can have a proper conversation like civilized people!"

Then after he's been retrieved- "Thank you!" he huffs, looking down to check the bitemarks on his wrist. "A bloody vampire... of all the- Well, if nothing else, I think a very important point has been made. My blood is not for eating!"

Mysdrym: rofl, Astarion, with blood on his lips, pointing to the side, "The vampire went that way."

Gale just. SO exasperated.

"Here, you just can't SAY that with blood on your lips. The evidence is in plain sight. I may have had a slight mishap with the Weave, but I'm not BLIND."

"What, this? This is my blood. I bit my tongue during the crash, it's been bleeding quite profusely ever since."

Shadowheart in the background, "He lies, I saw him bite you."

Gale throwing his arms up in the air in disbelief. "You bit me in front of a witness!!"

"She's a liar, you can't prove anything."

Mysdrym: roflmao Shadowheart Disapproves Gale Disapproves Mindflayer In the Background Thinks You're Great

[did-i-do-this-write]

It's Okay to Ask (pt. 1)

Here it is! The first list of blogs that have agreed to being sent random, general writing related asks. I will try to send a wave of asks to you guys every other week.

@bafflement

@shipping-through-eternity

@loverhymeswith

@pga-books

@morgan-writes-sometimes

@coffeewritesfiction

@365runesoftheamalgamations

@wintersstreams

@papercutsunset

@mjjune

@cataclysmicwriting

@lorenfinch

@aziz-reads

@indy-gray

@sm-writes-chaos

@rydykg

@holdmyteaplease

@nerd-in-distress

@tc-doherty

@thegoddesswater

@vsnotresponding

@funky-writer-man

@careful-pyromancer

@on-noon

@2d-dreams

@aether-wasteland-s

@heymacareyna

@callahanscorner

@fluffleforce-mysdrym

@sender-paulson

@nobody1305

@gabrielwritessometimes

@meadowofbluebells

@ghost-town-story

@caffine-pantry

@asterhaze

@of-wizards-and-warriors

@crwn-nrth

@wmlittlemoreauthor

@dyrewrites

@squarebracket-trick

@ryns-ramblings

@halfbit

@angelofthemornings

@careful-fear

@moremysteriesthantragedies

@keysandopenmind

@covenscribe

@vsaintsin

@cryscal

No slots available. Ask to be removed.

[late-to-the-fandom]

Last Line Challenge

Rules - In a new post, show the last line you wrote (or drew) and tag as many people as there are words (or however many as you like.)

I have a last line because I wrote exactly one line today. Little by little, the characters tiptoe towards this stupid bloody staircase 😭

It occurred to Renathal, eyes flicking between the two females verbal spar, to wonder for the first time whether Chelra wholly approved of his mortal or his quest.

Too tired to count words. Tagging everyone who just liked or reblogged my writer’s block meme: @mrsd-writes @katieladswrites @fluffleforce-mysdrym @darknightfrombeyond @moogleterra @27paperlilies @demigoddess-of-ghosts @maidenwychelm

[fictiveflowers]

Favorite Line

What line in your wip makes you feel like you've struck gold with your words.

Current bbc Merlin ao3 wip

It was a very old voice, as though it had been there since before time and certainly before her, the voice of time itself, steadily moving forward but always looking back at fleeting youth with long held sighs and tearful goodbyes. 

Tagging: @late-to-the-fandom@shipping-through-eternity@maidenwychelm@fluffleforce-mysdrym@darknightfrombeyond@cljordan-imperium-imperium @waitingforthesunrise @just-neckerchief-things @coldnerdnacho @paysomeonetopaysomeone @kaylinalexanderbooks @groundbreakingdot872

Open to any and all writers!!

[emelkae]

Last Line Tag

Thanks for the tag, @oh-no-another-idea @talesofsorrowandofruin @ahordeofwasps @eccaiia @ashfordlabs @imbrisvastatio @kahvilahuhut @late-to-the-fandom @winterandwords @fluffleforce-mysdrym

My likes were a hoard of Last Line tags oh my god

Rules: Post the last line(s) you wrote/edited.

From WARRIOR:

Sharpe always got uncomfortable when Briar talked about feelings, so he turned to something more material. “The raw jewel was really hot when I woke up,” Briar said, though it sounded lame as soon as it left his mouth. At Sharpe's raised eyebrow, he stammered, “Um, a lot hotter than it usually is, and it was pulsing like a heartbeat. That’s why I left it on the ship.” “A raw Pather jewel doing something strange. That couldn’t possibly be a problem.” Briar winced at the sarcasm in his tone. To his surprise, the Marksman softened it slightly and said, “You should get rid of it.” “But I couldn't! It’s the reason you guys are the way you are.” “Well then, I say it’s bad luck.” Briar couldn't help but laugh. Sharpe’s uneasiness weakened almost imperceptibly at the sound, as if confused—but Briar’s laughter only lasted a moment as Gamma poked her head up toward the sky and started yowling.

Leaving an Open Tag, but also tagging some new mutuals: @amandacanwrite @cthulhuloops @lillywrites4 @kckramer @chauceryfairytales

[mysdrymmumbles]

Fluffleforce-mysdrym -> Mysdrymmumbles

[slothquisitor]

Zero Context WIP Tag Game

If you’re tagged, make a new post and share 1-2 (a few) sentences from your most recent unposted WIP(s) with zero context – Let your followers guess!

Thank you for the tag, @blackestnight <3 Probably not hard to guess what this is from though lol.

“Sounds pretty heroic to me,” she says with a shrug. As if anything could ever be as simple as that. And maybe it is, maybe it isn’t, but he thinks that it might be enough that she thinks so. He can feel the way he’s dismantled so many of the barriers between them through the telling of this story, there’s….an understanding between them. An honesty. He’s wondering what might happen if he were to flirt with her now, if she’d continue to sidestep the attention or if she’d entertain it or even flirt back. He’s wondering what he’d prefer when the sound of the bell downstairs makes them both jump.

Tagging @fluffleforce-mysdrym, @trulycertain and @girlierest and anyone else who might want to participate. Share whatever you're working on, doesn't have to be writing!

[shaanks]

Sanji, Zoro, and Luffy for 7

this is literally the best possible trio for this one m8 ily -

7. go to a wedding with, go to a party with, go to a museum with

Sanji - go to a museum with. he's cultured and well educated and appreciates art, I think he'd love that kinda thing, as a date or otherwise.

Zoro - go to a wedding with. even if he got bored he'd sit still for the quiet parts, he'd be a ton of fun at the reception, he'd get on well with everyone's family. sighs loml

Luffy - go to a party with. Luffy is like THE extrovert of all time, he's friendly and FUN and fills everyone around him with such wonderful energy. A+++ all around

[ellenembee]

Last Line Challenge

Tagged recently by @lykegenia and @shadoedseptmbr - thank you!!

Rules: In a new post, show the last line you wrote and tag as many people as there are words.

From my languishing Mass Effect WIP Old Friends, New Beginnings:

Don't panic. I'll see you soon. Lexi

It's technically more than one line, but because this is an epistolary chapter, the last line is just Lexi's name. So I've added the actual last lines of text from the letter instead.

I am a cheater who doesn't follow challenge rules, so I'm just going to tag @fluffleforce-mysdrym, @asaara-writes, @pchberrytea, @lavalampelfchild, @bearlytolerant with the usual "no pressure, no obligation" disclaimer.

[xalatath]

11, 12, 15, 17, 27 for the song ask

11. A song you never get tired of

This is like the background music for my head

12. A song from your preteen years

Me listening to this when I was 10 like She's so me (she wasn't me)

15. A song that is a cover by another artist

I got so many fucking AMVs in my head for this

17. A song that you'd sing as a duet in karaoke

Same with this one...I can't sing the higher part now that I went on T </3

27. A song that breaks your heart

No explanation needed

[itsabardknocklife]

WIP Wednesday

Tagged by @fluffleforce-mysdrym, this is Lae'zel coming to kill my Tav cuz oh boy, they're turnin'

At that moment, Trashmouth realized that Lae'zel didn't truly want to do this. Her expression was hard, but her eyes begged them to give her a reason to stay her blade. Keeping their hand on her wrist, Trashmouth closed their eyes and took a deep breath, focusing on the featherlight intertwining of their minds. It wasn't difficult to push deeper; as stubborn as Lae'zel was, she hadn't been using her tadpole and her mental defenses were not enough to keep it from acquiescing eagerly to Trashmouth's prodding. Fear immediately filled their chest, gripping their heart with clawed fingers made of ice that squeezed so tightly, it nearly knocked the breath out of them. The feeling was so intense, Trashmouth's free hand came up to clutch Lae'zel's bicep. Her skin was cool beneath their hand, leathery like a Malelephant's with muscle corded hard and sinewy just beneath it. As they looked into her eyes and into her mind, Trashmouth realized that the fear Lae'zel felt was not the fear of dying, oh no. What Lae'zel truly feared was insignificance, failure, and anonymity. She feared that she would never wield a silver sword, that she would never ride a red dragon, that she would never be known as kith'rak. Worse still, she feared dying here on this tiny, backwater planet, far away from her kind, her name forever lost and her accomplishments never acknowledged by the great lich queen Vlaakith. “Hey,” they said softly, adjusting their hold on Lae'zel so that they could pull her close instead of pushing her away. As her knees buckled beneath her and her dagger cut a thin, shallow slice across their neck, Lae'zel stiffened, her whole body going tense in their arms. A hug was not something she expected, and not likely something she knew how to handle, either. “It's gonna be okay. We got the Astral Prism to protect us. I may not know how it ended up in Shadowheart's possession, but I know what it does. We ain't got nothin' to worry about, I promise.”

[alwayscryingoverdannyb]

Tag nine (9) people you’d like to know better

tagged by @teddy-after-all ♥️

Last Song: yesterday before I went to bed I played “Don’t Look Back In Anger” by Oasis on my guitar

Currently Watching: nothing. I’m cautiously excited for s3 of The Witcher but I’ll definitely wait till all the episodes are out

Currently Reading: I’m giving the city watch (audio)books by terry pratchett a second listen :)) they’re quite complex and also I don’t remember that much of it so it’s still very enjoyable (I’m at book 2 “men at arms”)

Current Obsession: none. and for the first time in my life I’m not itching to obtain one. I’m just too tired of everything. my obsession are generally audiobooks bc they keep me company and drown out unwanted thoughts

tagging: @fishylife @bourbonthesecond @tedkordisanasshole @jul-likes-magpies @fluffleforce-mysdrym @agrumpyfox @blizzly

[wickedwitchofthewilds]

Get to Know the Fanfic Writer

Thank you for the tag @fluffleforce-mysdrym

When did you post your first-ever fanfic?

I don't remember the first year I ever posted fanfic but I do remember it was a Batman and Robin one I never finished and I posted it to ffnet. The year I started writing fanfic (writing anything honestly) on a regular basis, was 2017 and I upload to AO3 now.

First Character(s) you wrote?

I wrote an original character for the B&R fic that I don't remember much about, so I think fanfic wise, I'd have to go with Makenna for the Blood Queen fic. She was Dragon Age Inquisition OC and a play on the MGiT tag.

For original work, the one I remember with the most clarity was from a weird reincarnation and vampire story with Ariadne and Dionysus that I wrote in middle school. Reincarnated Ariadne who had no idea that she was, was my first character.

Main Character(s) you're currently writing?

For fanfic, I'm currently in the BG3 brainrot and I'm writing mostly about Rhea and Astarion, plus the rest of the crew.

For original stuff, I'm going to be working on the third installment in my dark fantasy series which follows Deirdre: a fat, genderfluid character that is also the embodiment of death.

Character(s) you haven't written about before but plan to soon?

I don't know how soon is soon, but I have a bard, Aoife, I'd like to write some stuff for.

Fandom(s) you're currently writing?

Baldur's Gate for now. I'm probably going to have to drop my fanfic for NaNo though because I don't think I'll be able to juggle both projects.

Platonic Pairing(s) you're currently writing?

In my current BG3 fic, Rhea, Karlach, and Wyll are going to be best friends.

Romantic Pairing(s) you're currently writing?

Rhea/Astarion that will eventually turn into Rhea/Astarion/Halsin and Rhea/Karlach

Your top AO3 tags?

Smut (25), Vaginal Sex (17), Established Relationship (16)

Current platform you use for posting?

I pretty much post exclusively on AO3 for fanfic, I might sometimes post stuff on here too if it's not super long but I lose track of posts too often on here so I usually stick with AO3

Snippet of the WIP you are currently working on?

The sound stopped. Footsteps approached. She leaned over the edge of the platform and looked down at them. A thin smear of gore slashed down her cheek. Confusion flickered in her eyes before her expression smoothed.

“Yes?” she answered.

“I was hoping you still wanted to search for the swamp today?” Wyll asked, posture relaxing. “Unless you’re busy doing…”

Normally, someone might fill in Wyll’s unspoken question but Rhea breezed right past it. “Oh, right, the swamp. I’ll be right down.”

She flicked blood and ichor from her blade and sheathed it with the other. Her legs dangled over the edge as she lowered herself down, boots searching for footholds in the wall. This was a perfect time for Astarion to endear himself to her. He could help her get down without busting her ass in front of them.

But Wyll beat him to it.

Rhea stared at Wyll’s proffered hand as if it might strike her. A second passed. Another. She finally took his hand and used the other to anchor herself to his shoulder as he lifted her down to their level. Astarion wondered for a brief moment if he had squandered his chance, the dashing knight beating him to the mark, but Rhea quickly stepped away from Wyll as if his very touch burned her.

I am tagging: @natsora @roguelioness @thevikingwoman