#semi modern au

[south-sea]

i'm writing up a thing elsewhere and it kind of hit me how semi-modern and second chance shadow differ in how they interact with their Multiverse Assigned Counterpart™️.

i've talked plenty about how second chance shadow perceives and treats metal like any other living person, including things like getting him his own space/inviting him to the table for meals, etc.

but then there's semi-modern who doesn't extend a single one of those considerations to mephiles. not out of contempt or anything, it just doesn't occur to him. if mephiles doesn't ask for it, why would he do it? mephiles can't own items, doesn't really have a tangible body, is basically a ghost who's rarely around visibly—so what's the point in them having their own room or getting them things?

and it doesn't really bother them. would they like to sit at the table with the rest of team dark? sure. but they've never really thought to ask (and if they really needed to on a bad day, they'd just invite themself), and largely keep to themself anyway, so it doesn't put them out that no one offers. it doesn't occur to them any more than it doesn't occur to semi-modern.

mephiles is kind of an honorary member of team dark, but they're also more just so much semi-modern's business that omega or rouge usually don't go out of the way to interact with them if they're not already visible. maybe rogue will say good morning to empty air if semi-modern is asleep on the couch (and mephiles will phase in with a merry hello), and maybe omega will remind them they're still Real (i'm going somewhere with this, but i forget). but on all sides, everyone just minds their own business for the most part, since that's the established dynamic.

i like to think post-facility/redemption, all of team dark starts to interact with them a lot more openly in little ways like that. they see how semi-modern's treatment of mephiles changes, and follow his example. that's part of why i refer to them as 'redeemed'. before, they were just Around. post-facility, the whole of team dark knows exactly who's responsible for keeping semi-modern alive, even if none of them can even begin to fathom (and never will know) just how deep mephiles/solaris's actions go. but all the same, mephiles goes from eccentric recluse to dignified ally in their eyes. not that they weren't deserving of respect before; they just didn't exactly make themself available for it, and no one wanted to overstep what they thought was the intended vibe.

frankly it probably goes from mephiles not having a room to them having a literal (but tastefully small) shrine. like yeah hi you're living with a literal god now, faith keeps them alive. that's only natural.

[whiskeyfox]

(Late) Valentines - Chengxian

I posted this on twt, but to those who follow me here, hello. I am posting this one day late chengxian valentines one shot.

Wei Wuxian could only crouch and poke at some talismans by his feet, as he heard the gleeful cheers of couples and other people outside, he did wonder why people even celebrate the death of another person, Valentines... It was Valentine's day that they celebrated, unfortunately for him, since he was immortal he had heard all the gossip when it happened and then, well... Wei Wuxian sighed as he saw the two little feet hoop into his sight, then Valentines became a love day. 

"Shoo, don't touch that, I know you love making a mess." 

"Caw-" 

"No-" The man and the raven had a sudden stare off competition. With the raven having turned its head to the side, its little beady eye glowing red. 

"You're only alive because I allow you to be, now shoo-" Wei Wuxian used his hand to gently push the raven away from the talismans.

The raven was none too pleased by this thread and pecked at the fingers with another caw.

"I know you want to go out and play, but I don't have the time right now, I got to look into this haunting." 

"Caw"

"No, I won't be celebrating valentine's day," Wei Wuxian finally looked up from the scattered papers and placed his arms on his knees as he watched the little bird, "I don't have anyone to celebrate it with either." If one paid close enough attention they could see the cogs turning in the little raven's head, but Wei Wuxian could only watch in both amusement and wariness, knowing how mischievous the bird could be.

 The little raven was only a fledgling when Wei Wuxian had found it in the Burial Mounds and having raised it, he couldn’t part with the mischievous little bird when its time had came and so he did something one shouldn’t do and messed with the circle of life once again, his consequences? Well the consequences were that Wei Wuxian must walk this earth without the escape of death. 

 Wei Wuxian could only chuckle as he turned back to the talismans ignoring the raven who was now hopping around its owner. Coming round, the raven used its beak to tug at the trousers leg, and Wei Wuxian continued to ignore the bird until there was a jingle. 

“Hey, give that back.” Wei Wuxian spoke softly as he finally turned his attention to the bird, who now had a little bell in its hold by a string. 

“You know how important that is to me, hey- hey let’s trade.” He thought he was a genuins, reaching into his pocket and pulling out some peanuts. He wished he was a genius, but it looked like the raven was not in the mood to bargain today.  

 The Raven tilted its head, the bell jingling in the process and Wei Wuxian slowly braced himself for the impact as he fell forwards, his stomach taking the brunt of the force and crumpling the talismans - which he was trying so hard not to touch - in hopes of catching the Raven, but he was too slow and the raven took a few hops before spreading its wings and flying off. 

“Bastard, and I raised you as well.” Wei Wuxian grumbled as he placed his forehead on the ground and just laid face flat for a moment before getting up and dusting himself off, he needed to find the bell. 

 Wei Wuxian finally looked around and started to make his way towards where he guessed the raven had flow off and made his way out the alleyway towards the bustling street, which in fact was full of vendors trying to preach roses or chocolate, with the excuse that a handsome man like him should have a sweetheart of his own. 

 And usually Wei Wuxian was good at ignoring the said compliments but when he was stopped in his tracks by a little girl who was selling some roses he could only groan on the inside and buy a few. 

 Roses in hand, he still continued down the road until he rounded a corner and heard the jingle of the bell. 

“Where did you get this from?”

“Caw” 

 Wei Wuxian felt time freeze as he saw the person sitting outside the cafe, the person was dressed casually with their hair in a half up and half down hairdo, the frown on their face felt familiar too, but it shouldn’t have been them, too many decades have passed. 

“Where did you get this from…” The man repeated the question, much slower now as he raised the bell up and the purple tassel dangled down. 

 And Wei Wuxian felt his own breath hitch and his heart pick up pace, it couldn’t be a trick of the light because the sun was shining over them, casting the man in a warm glow, even though they appeared quite unapproachable. 

“Calm down Wei Wuxian, he might not recognise you,” Wei Wuxian murmured to himself as he stuck on a smile and went over the pair of a man and crow. 

“Hey, so sorry- That’s mine, it's just this little guy who stole it from me.” 

 The man frowned even more as he looked up at Wei Wuxian, he looked like a carbon copy of Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian felt a pang in his heart. 

“I would rather ask why would someone have a Yunmeng Jiang clarity bell with them.” 

 Well Wei Wuxian was screwed, he messed up big time, 

“But that would also explain why this crow kept bringing me all sorts of cursed trinkets.” 

“He’s not a crow but a Rave-” Wei Wuxian shut his mouth as soon as the man's words were processed. “Shit.” 

“You got some explaining to do, sit down.” Jiang Cheng motioned towards the open seat opposite to him. 

 Wei Wuxian felt lost for a moment but did as he was told and looked at the roses in his hands. 

“Are those for your beloved Lan?” The bitterness was still evident in Jiang Cheng’s tone as he placed the clarity bell on the table and leaned back, his arms crossing in front of his chest, it was a defensive stance. 

“No- No, these are uhh for you.” He panicked okay? 

 Jiang Cheng looked just as surprised by this, and hesitated for a moment before taking the roses, a soft blush tinting his cheeks. 

“You still have some explaining to do.” 

 The Raven gave a happy caw and hopped over to Jiang Cheng, pecking at the man’s hand. Wei Wuxian could only glare at the bird as Jiang Cheng raised his fingers and stroked its head.

 It looked like he wasn’t going to spend Valentines alone after all. 

[civetside]

TLT game night

[meamiiikiii]

siffrin deals with the woes of a frozen computer.

guest starring (hah) loop!

loop can just input text box dialogue onto tech within the reverse entry au for funsies, dont worry about it!

[whitegownsandflowercrowns]

As someone who has been against Aemond and Helaena having any sort of real positive relationship since day 1 that balcony scene was the greatest thing ever.

[softsinnamonart]

mermaid au fanart :3

tw for blood (open to see)

[tintinology]

Modern AU where Tintin's editor begs him to please stay out of trouble for a little while after his latest adventure lands him in the hospital (again) and people take to Twitter to accuse the newspaper of endangering its employees for the sake of profit

[just-ghaleon]

@zombiemollusk I have finished it! (for my Lunar WIP-finishing game)

Edit: I made an avatar for his fake post look o3o

And here's the progression from chaos sketch to flat colors:

I kinda love how awful that original scribble of a sketch is, I think I was kinda sleep-deprived when the original idea popped into my head and it SHOWS. XD Cleaned up well, tho!

Thanks for prodding me to finish this WIP!

[scrimblyscrorblo]

Modern AU lmao- I think they’re a bit on-again and off-again and also Yuzuka snores so fucking loud I think.

Michiha just wants to sleep TT

[south-sea]

drops of light

[paladibun]

Very stupid ooc trans byler doodles

1st: Transmasc!Byler

2nd: Transfem!Mike + Agender!Will that does drag

3rd: ambiguous nonbinary Byler

[meamiiikiii]

Hello. I haven't spoken much on the Reverse Entry AU (Modern Office + Reverse Isekai Loop AU). That changes today!!! Have some scattered (relatively long) tidbits on this AU. Mainly background to actually get to the office part of it but, yea!

If anyone wants elaboration on anything on this list, and I do mean anything, I encourage asking!! Or any random questions on the AU general!! Or just things in general!! Make me think about things I have not considered!!

Spoilers for all of ISAT + 2Hats and the like:

Mainly Concrete

The Country -> The Company.

Well, more of a family storefront, but the similarity in those two words next to each other was too good to pass up LOL.

Said storefront was run by Siffrin’s parents, and was their life's work.

Specialized in niche craft related stuff, in both teaching people how to do them & selling materials for the crafts. 

It was a very warm & homely store, and was adored by locals and visitors alike. 

A store that felt comforting to just vibe in for a bit, if that makes sense.

Loop ends up being Siffrin’s roommate after being reverse isekai’ed :)

They do not help with rent

They are a solid night light, which they try to justify as helping with the electricity bill

They also find a mirror shortly after arrival. 

Important Points

Mirabelle & Isabeau have known each other since University and are besties!!!!!!!!!

Not 100% sure of the logistics yet, but this was too important of a point to not include

Additionally, please know at some point, Isa custom stitched the scarf-shawl Mira wears to work all the time now, and gifted it to her!

He is also responsible for the fun pattern on the vest he wears all the time too!

Bonnie, whenever they are hanging around, makes sure to sneak onto Nille’s computer, and block out time between meetings for time to breathe / snacks for the others

And they also make sure to block out like an hour of time for proper lunches as well

Back to back to back to back meetings are not fun!!!

Breaks are important!!!

I have mentioned this in a different post, but this too, is a very important point to not include here as well

Location of Living

Mirabelle & Siffrin live in the same apartment complex, but on opposite sides of it

They have briefly interacted a few times prior to being coworkers? 

But Siffrin had his hair dyed for interviews for a long time

So Mirabelle didn’t realize it was him for a while, since he started growing out the dye before formally meeting in a work environment

Siffrin simply forgor

Isabeau lives relatively close-by to where Mira & Sif live, he visits Mira sometimes!!

He may or may not have also interacted with Siffrin two (2) times prior to working together due to the above point

Nille & Bonnie live around the area Siffrin used to live before he had to move, and have resided in that area for a long time

They technically were neighbors, at one point!

Odile lives closer to the office than everyone else 

Shorter commute for in-office days 

But still in the general vicinity of everyone else's abodes ofc

Hiring Order

Mirabelle has been working in the office the longest (interned two years in a row, and was formally hired right out of University)

Isabeau is next after since he got a referral off of Mira (interned for one year before graduation, then was hired at the same time Mirabelle was)

Odile was hired to replace Euphrasie (previous senior manager to their team who got a promotion, she’s now director of the regional office)

Siffrin was hired a bit after Odile when they got more capacity, since what they were originally doing was way too much for just three people LOL

Apparently, he got a referral from someone internally, but has no idea about it!

Nille was hired a little bit after Siffrin was

She only agreed upon the role if she was granted the flexibility to pick up Bonnie from school whenever

Random RPG Equivalence Hour

Turn Based Combat = Emails 

Whether it be waiting for data to start processes, answering inquiries, so on and so forth

Sometimes those turns take literal days

It happens!

Being Frozen / Damaged = Program Freezing 

This goes for any program being used

If it freezes it inflicts small damage

It inflicts more damage if it crashes

It makes you cry on the floor if the program crashes and you can’t recover any of what you did for the past hour

It makes you regret all of your life decisions up to this moment in time if it crashes, you can’t recover anything, and you have a presentation on the stuff you were working on in 15 minutes

Misc Meetings

Mirabelle writes fanfic

Isabeau knows about this and supports her in her endeavors

Odile has read some of her works, but does not know she wrote them irl

At some point prior to working together, Mirabelle & Odile became mutuals and started trading book / fanfic recommendations to one another

Odile had a brief stint as a bartender prior to working for the office

Mainly to earn some form of income while applying for jobs / waiting for prior certifications to process and transfer properly after moving from another country

In one or another, she met Isabeau and Siffrin at separate intervals while working there

Additionally, the bar is located close to the office. A lot of happy hours happen there. It ended up serving as a networking opportunity for her LMAO

Both Nille and Bonnie moved around a lot when they were younger

At different intervals, Nille went to the same high schools as both Mirabelle & Isabeau

Nille has probably worked a lot of jobs throughout high school / university

This includes working at the same place Odile worked at for a bit, they were probably coworkers there at some point.

Maybe not necessarily a bartender but, general staff

Again, this served as a networking opportunity similar to the Odile segment ASFASDASDA

Um????

Loop somehow ends up becoming a vtuber.

Loop somehow ends up being a vtuber for the company the team works under, akin to Tony the Tiger.

Loop does this vtuber gig for approximately one (1) stream and quits right after.

((loop decided their first stream was a nuzlocke for some reason. the crafts company literally didnt ask them to. they decided this on their own volition for no apparent reason. the company literally asked for a stream where they do crafts?? anyway they named their pokemon after the party. and. well.))

As I am Indecisive, this still has a chance for change! But for now this list is slightly ordered from “concrete in my mind” to “need to let simmer more probably, but the vibes are there” to “probably not but it is a bit of a funny to consider” (this only applies to the last loop segment ASDAFA)

But yea!! Thanks for reading the ramblings :)

[ambrosiagourmet]

i'm plagued by like a terrible crystal clear idea for an AU that I'll never write and would need way more context to be Anything but is still evocative enough to make me go oughhhhh I Want it.

[kedicatt-cotl]

Hey Narinder! Take this grimace shake

[theunconcernedembalmer]

Slides this doodle out for a bit

[saltycryptid]

Ring Fighter AU Soap and Ghost!