#so yes. ty for dropping this in my inbox XD

[andthebubbles]

1, 15 and 17 for the 2024 in review ask game. :-)

hiii omg yay an ask!! thank you so much!

for this ask game

How many fics have you worked on since January?

I'm not entirely sure... a/b fic, and I started some simon/anthony fics, i think there were two... i also have fics i work on that i'll never post (just pure wish fulfillment), and i have some a&b fics, maybe about two that i worked on. So like, five maybe?

15. What was the hardest fic to title?

It'll be the one I'm working on now, probably!! (a/b fic.) I've no idea what to call it

17. Share your favourite opening line

I'm gonna give a few lines because I can't find a half decent one by only sharing one sentence... and this isn't that great anyway but it's the best I have

...like this is genuinely the best i have, i'm so sorry

As far back as Anthony can remember, Benedict had always been an artist, through and through. When he was two, it was stick figures of course. Misshapen little scrawny things with dots for eyes and wonky smiles and strange uneven body parts. Anthony at four hadn’t learnt the kindness of half-truths or even outright lies yet; he’d told Benedict that that doesn’t even look like Mama, you have to draw it again, and Benedict had cried. That looks exactly like Papa, though, he’d said in the next instant, and knelt on the nursery floor beside his brother and hugged him tight. Do you want to find him and show him your drawing? I think he will love it.  He’d always been a quick learner. With the sensitive, kind, sweet soul his brother had—which was too often forced against the awful, jagged parts of himself—he had to be.  He would be.

[ivi-prism]

For the impersonating (all of it /lh):

Please send something to my ask box. Talk to me. I'm literally doing the equivalent of sorting all of Sahara's desert sand grains by size which is super boring so send me something to my askbox. Have I mentioned I am bored and I feed of asks? I eat them everyday for breakfast. Yum. Asks.

Anyway, have some very researched fanfiction:

*Drops top tier HC x dsmp fanfiction*

Pffffttttt hahahahha yessss yes thats me XD

I know I am so so so annoying in that regard but I’ve decided to embrace it because yes I get so much joy interacting with the inbox and also if my blog is fun I get to demand fun in return /lh

Also andjdj ty :3

[captain-of-the-historicfuture]

For the technical writing asks: 2, 6, 10, 17, 25, 31 :D

Ahh, I hadn’t been expecting you to send me some of these, but ’tis certainly a pleasant surprise. Welcome to my inbox! xD

2. What do you like most/least about editing?

Oh gosh, I just really like editing. But I guess… I enjoy getting to focus on the details the most and having to figure out when to stop revising (it’ll never be perfect! so when do I publish!!!) the least.

6. Do you do a lot of research?

Yes, I like to think so. I don’t do as much as I would for an actual research project, like for school or something, but I still spend a lot of time and energy making sure my worldbuilding and characterisation are accurate. Research doesn’t intrigue me all that much though—it can be fun and interesting, but I don’t enjoy research for research’s sake—so sometimes I’ll get tired of it and, like…cheat.

I don’t like making stuff up because it’ll bother the heck out of me and I won’t be able to move forward. I’ll just constantly be like, “…okay but what if when I’m editing, I finally fact-check this info, and the corrections affect every single detail I put into place from this moment forward?” So instead, I’ll either yeet the plot point or whatever that needed the research in the first place or be very, very vague.

10. What tense do you prefer to write in?

Generally speaking, when I write in first person, I prefer to write in present tense and when I write in third person, I prefer to write in past tense.

17. Which scenes are the hardest to write: emotional, action, dialogue, smut…?

Writing smut would be the hardest I think ’cause I never write it and would Not enjoy doing so. However, of what I do actually deal with, description is hands down the trickiest part for me. Laying out what objects and people look like? Explaining movement and transitions?? The death of me. And don’t even get me started on setting the scene at the start. I cannot.

25. Do you use foreshadowing?

Yes, I do. And I love it. It’s one of the reasons I always like to outline my stories: so I can drop fun little nuggets of foreshadowing throughout them.

31. What do you look for in an ending?

I like endings that make the reader think about the beginning, or at least some point near it. I mean, I guess anything that makes the reader consider the character development I so painstakingly shaped is good for me. But like, parallels and mirrorings between the ending and the beginning are particularly scrumptious because I just… 😩🤌🏽🤌🏽

I guess it’s because tying up my stories like that makes it feel not only like I’m writing my characters an ending, but one for myself too? Like by calling back to the start of my story, I’ve honoured the journey from there to the end and acknowledged the work I’ve put in to get there? But maybe I’m looking too much into it. Maybe poetic endings or whatever are just really satisfying to write. xD

Sorry it took so long to get around to these, but thank you so much for sending them in! :)

Send in some asks about the technical side of writing for your friendly neighbourhood writer!

[thekingsparty]

time for the thing again. to get an overview of threads, i’ll make a lil list etc. if we write you’ll get a mention and a list of threads, I’ll say which of those I owe I wanna keep & post those you owe to see if you wanna keep them. :3 No pressure all around, but my tracker is getting out of control and i’m avoiding this blog, which ...hurts my heart. T_T if you don’t let me know whether you wanna keep those you owe within a week or two, i’ll drop them. i do not expect or want instant replies, just a yes or no. :3 comment if you wanna, or im me.

p.s. i’m gonna drop this in everybody’s inbox b/c i’ve been told a bunch of times lately that @-mentions don’t work anymore unless the lil window pops up & it’s not for at least half the people on here. under cut bc i have 150 active threads with like ...a lot of people. xD

@hereticdefied / @varyingstorms

keeping all i owe ofc, which are: Ro 02; Multi 01, 03, 04

you owe (i didn’t even realize lol) Ro 01, Multi 02

@fracturedsword / @starsandmuses

obviously keeping everything & you’re also not allowed to drop things bc i say so. xD so, i owe: Multi 01; Michael 01, 02, 03

you owe: non bc that’s how you roll

@poisonwhiskey / @brokenximagination / @witchesxbane / etc.

keeping Saman: 01; dean: 01, 02, 03 & everything else was dropped by you i believe, if not it is now just so we’re square, but also, can we plot for max & saman? 

you owe: none afaik unlessssss i continue the michael and max asks which i plan to do :p

@enduringalpha

keeping the one we got: 01

@scarred-up-angel

keeping the one we got: 01

@iiiongxntxch

you owe: 01

@stardustend 

you owe: 01

@fallcnintohell

i wanna keep & i owe: 01

@sinceiwasfour (idk if you drop everything when you move, if so, lemme know)

you owe: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06

@muse--menagerie

i owe & wanna keep: 01

@animaimperfecta

i owe & wanna keep: 01

@kemuele

i owe & wanna keep: 01

@aeternitasintricatae / @voxmcrtuis

keeping all i owe, daniel: 01

you owe henry 01 (was this dropped when you moved?)

@protectxthem

i keep & owe, lucifer: 02, 04; cooper gv: 03; jack: 01

@dontmesswithnerdangels

you owe: 01

@wings-and-ties

you owe: 01

@rha-egal / @vizlla

keeping this i owe, which are: 

you owe: rhaegal 01, 

@summerxmelodies

keeping the following of those i owe: 01, 02, 03 & more... i think, i have starters in my drafts

@grccvy​ (ik you got muse “trouble” just lemme know if you wanna keep them for later or so)

i owe: 01

you owe: 01

@failedhero

you owe: 01

@cagedindarkness

i owe & wanna keep: 01, 02

you owe: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 ( i dropped a few v old, smol ones so it’s more likely we can keep plot-ty ones)

@malumxsubest 

i owe & wanna keep: 01

@waywardfeathered

i owe: 01, 02 -- everything else i owe i’d wanna drop, start new things :3

you owe: 01, 02, 03

@gracefullight

you owe: 01

@caffeinexandxgasoline

i owe & wanna keep: 01

@caestiel 

i owe & wanna keep: 01

@moonbeammuses

i’m totes keeping roderick & crowley’s thread

you owe: 01

@angel-in-a-cage

i owe (still, im so sorry) & wanna keep: 01

@hellfireprince

def wanna keep our things, which i also owe: 01, 02, 03, 04

@inseparablevirtuesandfailings 

i owe & wanna keep: 01, 02, 03

you owe: 01, 02, 03, 04 

@rubiesintherough​

you owe: 01

@dragvnflare​

i owe and def wanna continue: 01

groupverse crash landing

@thecharmedmechanic

i oweeee & wanna keep (if you’re still in the groupverse): 01

[nerdynarrator28]

Here Tonight

A/N: Here we go Nonnie! I really hope you enjoy, i really loved writing this <3 Like i said, My Inbox is opened and is taking request’s so Spam me lol XD <3

Warning(s): Smut, Implied Smut, and Fluff

Pairing(s): Dutch Van Der Linde x Reader

Summary: You and Dutch have been together for a few years now, after the black water incident. You and the Gang finally moved off the mountain, and onto Horseshoe Overlook, which you were happy to be out of. After a train robbery that your lover had planned, the camp had enough funds, that Dutch thought it would be nice to take you to Strawberry, far from the gang, into the nice Hotel that they had, just him and you.  

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   You and the gang had to move quickly from blackwater  all due to your lover, and damn ol’ Micah wanting to rob a ferry. So all of you packed up what you could and moved up into the mountains. Where the weather wasn’t the greatest but was sure enough to cover your tracks with the snow storm, and not only that you had picked up a newest member a woman named Saddie, and having a shoot out with the O’driscolls all thanks to Dutch. After a few months, the snow had started to melt, so the wagons could move off top of the mountain. You rode with Arthur and them following in behind to a place called Horseshoe Overlook.

You and the rest of the gang, made it to the place where Hosea had told Dutch about, and where all of you could hang low for a while. You hopped off the wagon, when it came to stop, stretching your legs. 

“Jesus..i’m glad to be off that mountain.” you heard Karen speak, you laughed as you spoke. 

“You and Me Both..My girl’s are freezing.” Karen laughed at your remark, with a shake of her head.

Both of you grabbed some boxes to help the gang set up the camp, and before Miss Grimshaw could say anything about the two of you helping. You took the last box out of the Wagon, when Grimshaw came up to you with her hands on her hips. 

“Yes..Grimshaw..” you panted while looking up to her after dropping the box.

“Very Good Y/N..but Dutch i think needs to speak to you. I’ll take care of this..go.” 

She smirked, swatting at you to go, making you squeal and laugh with a smile placing on your lips as you walked over to your lover. Dutch smiled down at you as you walked over, he walked inside the tent sitting down on the cot that you both shared. 

“Yes Darlin’ you wanted to see me,” you smiled, as you walked inside the tent sitting next to him. 

“Me and the boy’s have a train to rob later on tonight, maybe get us a few extra dollar’s.” Dutch took your hand into his, when you sat next to him., “i wanna treat you nice..to a nice night just me and you..spending time together.”  He spoke Huskily into your ear.

You shivered at the tone of his voice in your ear, he knew it drove you crazy and you couldn’t resit it. You sighed as you leaned into his side, rubbing his back with the one hand that was wrapped around him. 

“But..Dutch..we just got down here..can we rest before robbing.” 

Dutch looked down at you, with a smile playing on his lips and laughing deeply. He kissed the top of your head, and tilted your face to look up at him. 

“Do you trust me Sweetheart..mhmm i promise..we will rest.. after getting this money from Mr. Cornwell that those O’driscolls were talking about.”  Dutch spoke Gruffly.

You laughed with a smile playing on your lip’s, “of course..the money..how can i forget..do you know where your taking me..tonight,”  

 “it will be a surprise my darling..now i have a plan to come up with..can you tell Arthur and Hosea that i need them.”  Dutch chuckled.

You nodded with a smile, but before you could leave Dutch grabbed your wrist and pulled you into his lap, and kissed you with a passion and lust. Both of you pulled back, while touching your lips. Dutch smirked and gave you a tiny wink, as you walked away with your face red. 

Arthur passed along by you, heading towards Dutch’s tent that you shared with him. Arthur stopped walking, and chuckled deeply as he looked at your face. He smirked. 

“What’s the matter there..Y/N.. you look a little red.” He chuckled deeply with a smirk, making you playfully slapping him on the arm. 

“Stop it now..Go on..Arthur Morgan..Dutch need’s to see you.” You crossed your arms, with a smile.

“A’right..I’m Goin’ I’m Goin.” He laughed deeply, while raising his hands in defeat, as he turned back around walking towards Dutch. 

You smiled to yourself as what was yet to come tonight, with you and Dutch. You and your lover haven’t been out in what seem’s for a long time. Finally it’s the chance he’s going to take you out, away from the gang, away from the gang, away from the plan..just you and him. You were excited and couldn’t wait to tell the girls.

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Later that night, the men came back from the train robbery. You got up from the chair you were sitting on, and ran over to Dutch as soon as he got off of The Count. You wrapped your arms around him, as he wrapped his arms around you waist. 

“how was the train robbery..i’m glad your safe darling.” you spoke sweetly, while he leaned down kissing you with passion. 

“It went according to plan..now..there’s two places..i wanna take my queen.” 

You giggled, “And where are those..places.” You and Dutch walked towards the tent you both shared.

Dutch smirked down at you, “well..i’m going to take my queen into Saint Denis, Hosea told me about it, how fancy it was..so that’s where were going..” he kissed you lips, as he packed a small traveling bag that can be placed on The Count, it had both of your clothing pieces in it. 

You stood there watching and waiting for your lover to be done. Soon he was finished as he took your arm into his, as he whispered sweet nothing ‘s in your ear. You blushed and giggled as he stopped you both, to talk to Hosea.

“Now..Hosea..my dear trusted friend..watch the gang while i’m gone..” Dutch looked down at you, Hosea chuckled. 

“Of course, Dutch..you two have fun now..don’t worry about anything..”  Hosea spoke with a smile playing on his lips, at the two lovers. 

 Dutch helped you, onto the Count as soon he was finished tying the bag to the back of the saddle, He then climbed on taking the reigns of his trusted steed. You wrapped you arm’s around his waist, as he took off. Dutch placed on hand on top of your’s and intertwined both of your fingers together. 

 Nobody understood, about this man..he was always hated for the plan’s he had or how different he was. But you loved that about him, nobody seen how he was with you. He was completely different man and you adored that, just you wished people could see what you could see about him. Dutch noticed how silently you were on the trip. 

“Darlin’ you doing okay back there mhm.” He looked back at you as best as he could, you giggled. 

“Of course sweetheart, just thinking about just..us together..finally nobody around..nobody interrupting us.” You had a smirk playing on your lips, Dutch deeply chuckled with a smirk playing on his lips too.

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Both of you and Dutch finally made it into the the city, of Saint Denis which was good because, your ass started to hurt and plus you had to relieve yourself. You spotted a outhouse not to far away outside of the city., and kissed dutch’s cheek making him laugh.

 “What’s the matter darling..you getting tired.” He asked, you chuckled.

“No..i just..” you blushed, “i got to relive myself..i hate to ask..” Dutch turned around with a smile and kissed you softly, he pulled the Count to a complete stop. He climbed off, helping you down. 

“I’ll be right back darling’ i’m sorry i just couldn’t hold it anymore.” Dutch laughed, 

“of course darling..i’ll be right here..” He gave you a quick kiss before you ran off towards the outhouse, and closed the door. You sighed out in relief, as you relieved yourself. You were done with your business, you grabbed a towel that you had stuffed in your pocket and cleaned yourself up and put your dress down, and walked out and walked back over to Dutch, as he was he fixed himself. 

“You had to go didn’t you..Mister i don’t have to go.” you chuckled, as dutch helped you back on the count, as he climbed back on. 

“Oh..now darling.” He gave you a look, that you couldn’t resist.

Both of you made it to the hotel, and checked in and paid for the suit room after climbing down off the count, and grabbing the bag and walking in. You and Dutch walked up the stair’s while he placed his hand on the backside of your ass. You made it to the hotel room, unlocking it and opened the door with a smile plastered on your face. Dutch grinned down at you, as he pulled you inside the room closing the door behind the two of you. 

Dutch pulled you close to him, with the fireplace lighting up their facial features. You placed your hand on his face, and smiled softly. You felt Dutch’s hand run up your back and to the lace on the back of your dress. 

“Dutch..I..this is perfect thank you.” You smiled, he chuckled looking deep in your y/e/c. 

“you’re very welcome darlin’..i thought you would enjoy this..how about a bath shall we.” He whispered into your ear, you giggled as he took your hand and lead you into the washroom that the suite had. 

Dutch started the water, and let it warm up. He walked back over to you and slipped in behind you, and slowly removing your dress. You shivered as you felt his lips on your bare shoulder and moving the kisses down you back. You leaned back into his embrace, as he kissed your lips. 

“Let’s get you out of this dress.” 

He smirked, as he removed your dress, letting it fall to the floor. Dutch looked over your body, he growled out in lust as he looked over your bare body. You walked over to him wrapping your arm’s around his neck, while kissing him. The feeling his hands on your bare hips, turned you on. Suddenly, you felt something hard pressed against the inside of your thigh. 

“mhmm...is that a gun..sir or you happy to see me.” you giggled as you moved your hands down, and removed his vest and shirt. Seeing his toned body, with his chest hair showing. You moaned at the sight of your lover. You then worked your hands down to the gun belt and removed it, and unbuckled his pants’s.

“Darlin’..i lets get in the bath first.” He smiled softly.

You nodded with a smirk playing on her lips, as he took the rest of his clothes off. You watched as Dutch’s erection sprung free from his pants, you bit your lip. Both of you joined into the bathtub, you leaned back against his chest. He washed your back, as you couldn’t concentrate on him washing your back, only his erection. You let out a sigh, of relief and pleasure making Dutch laugh at the combo.

“Darling..you feeling alright,.” he smirked as he whispered softly, you nodded your head as just then you felt his hand reach around you and started to play with your sensitive nub.

“Dutch...God..Dutch.” you moaned out as you closed your eyes, and leaned back into Dutch even further. 

Dutch let out a lustful chuckle as he removed his hand, making you whimper at the loss of contact. 

“Just let’s enjoy our time with each other sweetheart we have plenty of time for that tonight.” he smirked, you scuffed with a smirk playing on your lips.

“I guess..Dutch..i want you to make love to me..please..all the time we are in camp..” you sighed, while playing with your hands. “Just you seem busy..or its a quick fuck...like..i miss the nights we made love..” 

Dutch sighed as he pressed his lips against your bare shoulder, “Of course my dear..i feel the same..a Queen deserves better..than just a quick fuck..” he smirked. He then suddenly got out of the tub, picking you up carrying you to the bed as he laid you down, and climbed on top. 

That night, you and Dutch made passionate love, it was the most romantic thing ever. It’s been a while since he was like this, now he was busy with the gang and making plans. But you still loved him, he was perfect to you. Dutch felt the same towards you, he surely did miss annabelle is first love when he was younger, but this was different he truly loved you and your body. That night you both worshiped each other’s bodies. 

You were very thankful, for dutch renting out the room for a week, you two talked about it on the way to Saint Denis. You and Dutch wanted nothing but a week for you two making up for miss times you had. Of course it was killing him not making plans and leaving the gang..but you were important to him the most.