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BBB Weeks 8 & 9 Roundup!

Two weeks’ worth of fills, and WOW was everyone busy! We have so many wonderful works for this roundup, so go make sure to leave the creators some love!

Title: The Sea Casts its Spell Creator(s): Caiti Link: tumblr Square: B2 - Magical Accident Rating: Teen Ship(s): Bucky Barnes/Darcy Lewis/Clint Barton Warnings: n/a Major tags: Mood board, Alternate Universe Summary: “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” ~Jacques Yves Cousteau Word count/format: Mood board

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Title: Plugged and Cuffed Creator(s): Slayer576 Link: ao3 Square: U3 - Kink: Edging Rating: Explicit Ship(s): Stucky Warnings: Explicit artword Major tags: Stucky, Oral Sex, Silver Fox Steve Summary: Silver Fox Steve eats out his younger partner Bucky Word count/format: Photo Manip

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Title: Home Again (Chapter 10) Creator(s): scottxlogan Link: ao3 Square: Adopted - Artificial Intelligence Rating: Mature Ship(s): Bucky Barnes/Tony Stark Warnings: Panic attack, blood loss Major tags: Post-Avengers: Endgame (Movie), Bucky Barnes Needs a Hug, Bucky Barnes Recovering, Supernatural Elements, Canon-Typical Violence, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Bucky Barnes Has PTSD, Bucky Barnes & Sam Wilson Friendship, Tony Stark Needs a Hug, Pre-Relationship, Angst with a Happy Ending, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Angst and Romance, Explicit Language Summary: Bucky and Tony work together to convince Sam that Tony is there with Bucky, but will Sam see things as they really are? When Tony pulls a few strings to get the wheels in motion on their mission, will it prove to be a success or a disaster when fate has other plans? Word count/format: 9992

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Title: Charred rafters Creator(s): nolanfa Link: tumblr Square: U3 - Bucky pointing a gun towards the camera Rating: Gen Ship(s): Bucky&Clint Warnings: none Major tags: war Summary: The world is grey and sad and on fire and someone is holding a rifle to Bucky's head. Word count/format: digital art

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Title: The End is the Beginning Creator(s): scottxlogan Link: ao3 Square: K5 - Sent to a different dimension Rating: Teen Ship(s): Bucky Barnes/Tony Stark Warnings: Slight angst Major tags: Fix-It, Fluff and Angst, Domestic Fluff, Angst with a Happy Ending, Canon Divergence - Avengers: Endgame (Movie), Alternate Universe, Flirting Summary: Three weeks after Thanos caused Bucky and half the world disappear, Bucky finds himself in a new life where he's married to Tony and living a life he never thought possible. When the threat of the past comes to light again, will Bucky lose all the joy he's found in his new life that he's learning he can't live without? Word count/format: 5235

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Title: War of Hearts Creator(s): BookDragon13 Link: tumblr Square: C3 - Free space Rating: Gen Ship(s): Bucky Barnes/Clint Barton Warnings: None Major tags: a wedding, confessions of love, idiots in love Summary: Bucky denies his feelings of love for Clint to himself until his wedding day, at the very moment he’s at the altar where he’s supposed to be professing his love for Sharon. When Clint crashes the wedding, Bucky can’t hide it any more. Word count/format: 913

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Title: i can't see me loving nobody but you Creator(s): lavenderbucky Link: ao3 Square: K2 - Comfort Clothes Rating: Gen Ship(s): Steve/Bucky Warnings: None Major tags: Tooth-rotting Fluff, Declarations of Love, Coming Home, Carrying, Schmoop Summary: Steve and Bucky reunite after Steve comes home from a mission. Word count/format: 1082

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Title: home will always be here Creator(s): lavenderbucky Link: ao3 Square: C4 - Warm and Fuzzy Feelings Rating: Gen Ship(s): Steve/Bucky Warnings: None Major tags: Domestic Fluff, Carrying, Romantic, Planning Dates Summary: "The soothing sensation of Steve combing his fingers through his hair is what rouses Bucky. He snuffles a little and pushes his face further into the crook of his elbow. Where he's sitting, it's so warm and comfortable he wants to wrap himself up in the feeling forever." Steve carries Bucky to bed after he falls asleep on the couch. Word count/format: 594

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Title: Threefold Creator(s): Laevateinn Link: ao3 Square: U5 - Natasha Romanoff Rating: Explicit Ship(s): Bucky Barnes/Natasha Romanov/ Steve Rogers Warnings: N/A Major tags: established relationship, polyamory, Dom/sub dynamics, Femdom, service top, impact play, fluff and smut, 3+1 sort of, Nat pov, art, soap art, embedded images Summary: Three hits to the heart son And it's poetry in motion Three hits to the heart son And the last one sings in me * * * When people have been and seen as much as Natasha, Bucky and Steve have, their relationship is bound to be special. Follow the trio as their find out how they can take care of each other through kink. Summary lyrics from "Three Hits" by the Indigo Girls. Written by Amy Ray. Word count/format: 9.5k

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Title: Duck, Buck! Creator(s): Laevateinn Link: ao3 Square: Adopted - Flutter Rating: Teen Ship(s): early stages of Bucky&Loki and Sam&Loki Warnings: N/A Major tags: crackfic, a bored Loki is a dangerous Loki, redwing Summary: Loki randomly popping up in his quarters is nothing too alarming. Loki looking bored is quite common. Loki looking very pleased and very much like the cat who got the cream - and the canary... is not very reassuring. Word count/format: 874

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Title: when is a monster not a monster? Creator(s): circaclementine Link: tumblr Square: B3 - AU: Supernatural Rating: Teen Ship(s): Bucky Barnes/Steve Rogers Warnings: None Major tags: Supernatural Crossover, Alternate Universe - Mythical Creatures, Alternate Universe - No Canon Powers, Phoenix!Bucky Barnes, Solider!Steve Rogers. Summary: Steve Rogers is perpetually in the wrong place at the wrong time. When what he sees isn't compatible with the world he knows, he digs into mythology and lore, hoping to uncover the secrets of the man who can turn others to ash with just a touch. His searching turns into a quest to discover the truth... and draws the kind of attention to himself that he's worked hard to avoid. With Steve's luck, it was only time before his target caught on. What has Steve gotten himself into? Who is the man in black? And most importantly... are monsters real? Word count/format: Moodboard

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Title: Home Again (Chapter 11) Creator(s): scottxlogan Link: ao3 Square: B2 - Bucky/Rhodey Rating: Mature Ship(s): Bucky Barnes/Tony Stark Warnings: Nightmares, Violence Major tags: Post-Avengers: Endgame (Movie), Bucky Barnes Needs a Hug, Bucky Barnes Recovering, Supernatural Elements, Canon-Typical Violence, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Bucky Barnes Has PTSD, Bucky Barnes & Sam Wilson Friendship, Tony Stark Needs a Hug, Pre-Relationship, Angst with a Happy Ending, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Angst and Romance, Explicit Language Summary: Bucky's world becomes a nightmare when he finds himself stuck in the past. When Bucky's dreams reveal something a bit darker, could it be the key to something more down the road? Upon awakening Bucky finds himself in a place where he hadn't anticipated going with familiar faces. The more time that passes, the more Bucky's feelings for Tony grow, but is what Bucky feeling one-sided or something that Tony wants to explore as well? Word count/format: 10694

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Title: The Devil Is in the Details (Sign on the Dotted Line) Creator(s): Faustess Link: ao3 Square: U3 - Takeout/Pizza Rating: Teen Ship(s): WinterIronHawk (Bucky x Tony x Clint) Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply; Gaslighting, Asshole!Tiberius Stone Major tags: Demon Summoning, Contracts, Witches, Angels & Demons Summary: Chapter Summary: Bucky convinces Tony to eat some of the takeout food he'd ordered. As they talk over their meal (with Tony doing Bucky a bit of a favor), they figure out a little more about why Bucky's even there in the first place before deciding to call Customer Service. Word count/format: 2543 (chapter), 6518 (cumulative)

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Title: Watching Creator(s): nolanfa Link: tumblr Square: C2 - Doctor's Appointment Rating: Gen Ship(s): Bucky&Clint Warnings: implied past child abuse Major tags: hospital Summary: Fanart for If I Knew You Were Coming I’d’ve Baked a Cake, by OddityBoddity (https://archiveofourown.org/works/2227905): Clint doesn't like to think about how he lost his hearing. Their current situation doesn't help. Word count/format: digital art

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Title: Enchanted Kiss Creator(s): ruckystarnes Link: tumblr Square: C2 - First Kiss Rating: Teen Ship(s): Bucky Barnes x OFC!Maeve Warnings: N/A Major tags: fluff, pining Summary: Maeve remembers James being the rascal of a boy that tormented her at court, and wasn't thrilled when he was put in the position as her personal guard. Over the years, she realized that he was no longer the brat she remembered, and she would steal glances at him when she would be at her place in the woods to get away from the pressures of being a princess. Word count/format: 2252

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Title: Dreaming Of You Creator(s): Otpcutie Link: tumblr Square: U4 - “As you wish.” Rating: Explicit Ship(s): Steve/Bucky Warnings: Transguy Steve, mentions of dysphoria Major tags: Transguy Steve, mutual pining, sexual exploration, first time, 1940s Summary: Steve arrives at Bucky’s and before he rouses from sleep, Steve notices he’s hard. He asks Bucky about the dream he was having and things progress from there… Word count/format: 12136

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Title: Summer Nights Creator(s): ruckystarnes Link: tumblr Square: U4 - Told You So Rating: Gen Ship(s): Bucky & Kobik, Bucky x Wanda Warnings: n/a Major tags: fluff Summary: Bucky comes back from a long mission late and Kobik missed him and wants to play. Even though he is tired to the bone, he agrees and introduces her to fireflies Word count/format: 1625

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Title: The Watery Expanse Creator(s): BBD2BH Link: tumblr Square: Y2 - Bed Sharing Rating: Mature Ship(s): Bucky/Steve Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Major tags: Modern AU, AU: Teachers, Cruise, Friends to Lovers, Bed Sharing Summary: Fellow teachers and best friends Bucky Barnes and Steve Rogers are celebrating the end of the school year, but what they find is more than a holiday. Word count/format: 599

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Title: Dating During the Zombie Apocalypse and Other Problems with Bucky’s Love Life Creator(s): BBD2BH Link: tumblr Square: K4 - Lost in Translation Rating: Mature Ship(s): Bucky/Steve Warnings: Zombies Major tags: Canon Divergent, Online Dating, Zombie Apocalypse, Reunion Sex, Nightmares Summary: The problem with being a centenarian super soldier during the apocalypse is that it’s hard to find someone with shared life experiences, especially when half the dating pool has been turned into zombies. Although Bucky’s still not over Steve’s loss, he doesn’t have the energy to fight overly zealous and well-meaning Peter Parker. That’s why he agrees to an online dating profile, starts chatting with a user that goes by out_of_time, and figures out how to balance a social life with his very serious work of fighting zombies and saving the world. He also gets a surprise or two along the way. Word count/format: 5306

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Title: The adventures of parenthood Creator(s): AngelicalSlayer (Slayer576 on card) Link: tumblr Square: Y3 - Steve/Bucky Rating: Gen Ship(s): Steve/Bucky Warnings: NA Major tags: Stucky, kids, family, manip Summary: Bucky and Steve's journey of parenthood in 6 photos. Word count/format: Photo Manip compilation

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Title: Take a Chance on Me Creator(s): scottxlogan Link: ao3 Square: Y1 - AU: Arranged Marriage Rating: Mature Ship(s): James "Bucky" Barnes/Scott Summers Warnings: Sexual Content, Implied/Referenced Cheating Major tags: Sexual Content, Strangers to Lovers, Implied/Referenced Cheating, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence Summary: Bucky's long, lonely night at a club leads him to a one night stand filled with more promise than he imagined. Word count/format: 7304

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Title: a new path Creator(s): circaclementine Link: tumblr Square: K5 - Infinity Gems Rating: Teen Ship(s): Bucky/Steve Warnings: Non-explicit nudity in center image. Major tags: Canon-Adjacent, Retired Cap Steve Rogers, TFATWS Bucky Barnes, Identity Exploration, Fix It. Summary: After returning the infinity stones to their rightful places, and passing the shield to Sam, Steve leaves the earth in capable hands and finds a place on the water in New Asgard. Bucky doesn't go with him, feeling burdened by guilt and wanting to make amends. He works with Sam to help those in need, but can't help missing the only person he's ever truly loved. Once he visits Steve, who has found himself through growing out his hair and spending a lot of time in the water, Bucky starts to wonder if the real amends he needs to make are with himself. Word count/format: Moodboard

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Title: Air Mail Creator(s): Entwinedlove Link: ao3 Square: C1 - Passing Notes Rating: Gen Ship(s): Bucky Barnes & Minerva McGonagall Warnings: no archive warnings apply Major tags: Art, Fluff Summary: Bucky gets detention. Minerva gets thanked. Word count/format: 529

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Title: and that one regret (is you) Creator(s): liloau Link: ao3 Square: U2 - Waiting for Extraction Rating: Mature Ship(s): Steve/Bucky Warnings: N/A Major tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Pre-Serum Steve Rogers, Modern Bucky Barnes, Pining, Making Out Summary: “What, you don’t wanna kiss me, Stevie?” Bucky asks, using the hand on Steve’s back to pull him impossibly closer. “I don’t–” he starts before squeezing his eyes shut. The thing is, he does want to kiss Bucky. He’s wanted to kiss Bucky for years now, for longer than he would care to admit. Wanting it, however, doesn’t change the fact that kissing isn’t something that they do. They’re friends – best friends – and that’s where it ends. Word count/format: 2812

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Title: The Rules of Play (Ch 1) Creator(s): Ribbonsflying Link: ao3 Square: K3 - AU: Historical Rating: Explicit Ship(s): Bucky/Steve Warnings: sex work Major tags: sex work, medieval, royalty au, secrets Summary: Prince Steven truly never meant to find himself in a brothel, and especially not spending money on a prostitute named James, but it seemed the man was impossible to stay away from. Bucky hadn't meant to lure the prince of the country to the Red Room Tavern and Brothel, but once Steve was there, who was Bucky if he didn't take advantage of the opportunity? Besides, the Crown owed him. This was just payback any way he could get it. And it seemed he had a few things Steve needed too even if the prince didn't realize it yet. Word count/format: 3896

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Title: The Rules of Play (Ch 2) Creator(s): Ribbonsflying Link: ao3 Square: U1 - Kink: Held Down Rating: Explicit Ship(s): Bucky/Steve Warnings: sex work, bdsm Major tags: sex work, medieval, royalty au, secrets, bdsm Summary: Prince Steven truly never meant to find himself in a brothel, and especially not spending money on a prostitute named James, but it seemed the man was impossible to stay away from. Bucky hadn't meant to lure the prince of the country to the Red Room Tavern and Brothel, but once Steve was there, who was Bucky if he didn't take advantage of the opportunity? Besides, the Crown owed him. This was just payback any way he could get it. And it seemed he had a few things Steve needed too even if the prince didn't realize it yet. Word count/format: 6212

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Title: Bucky Barnes, ER Regular Creator(s): Ribbonsflying Link: ao3 Square: B3 - "You know you love me." Rating: Gen Ship(s): Bucky/Steve Warnings: injury, sutures Major tags: hospital setting, doctor steve, doctor sam, injured bucky, comedy Summary: A very accident prone Bucky Barnes has ended up in the ER with Dr. Wilson and Dr. Rogers again. It's a regular occurrence. Nobody takes any of it seriously at this point. Word count/format: 1879

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Title: Come Back, Be Here Creator(s): Ribbonsflying Link: ao3 Square: K1 - Misunderstandings Rating: Teen Ship(s): Bucky/Steve Warnings: acknowledgement of past homophobia Major tags: shield agent bucky, lgbtq+ themes, misunderstandings, Steve rogers and the 21st century Summary: Bucky Barnes is a SHIELD agent long before anyone discovers a WW2 jet in the Arctic. And when Steve comes back, Bucky just wants to show him how happy he is that they're together again. Maybe it's too much, too fast. Word count/format: 10962

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Title: Both Tender and Near Creator(s): Ribbonsflying Link: ao3 Square: K5 - Fluff Rating: Mature Ship(s): Bucky/Steve Warnings: Talk of sex, people naked (bath) Major tags: candles, birthday, dancing, bath, fluff Summary: Late night romantic Valentine's-birthday-something with Steve and Bucky. It's fluff, y'all. Word count/format: 1976

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Title: Catnapped, Ch 7 Creator(s): ChrissiHR Link: ao3 Square: B2 - Bucky/Darcy Rating: Teen Ship(s): Bucky/Darcy Warnings: (it’s fluffy humor, no warnings apply) Major tags: Fluff, Crack, Action/Adventure, Age Regression, Magical Realism, Suspense, Diet Angst, Accidental Baby Acquisition, Kitten Shenanigans Summary: When she wakes, she’s human again. Naked again, too. She recognizes right away that she’s on Asgard in the guest room Frigga always gives her with the pretty holographic rainbow floral wallpaper. There’s a soft knock on some distant door and she hears footsteps padding across the floor a few rooms away. The now-familiar timbre of Bucky’s voice thanks someone, but the actual words are lost to her human ears. A moment later, Frigga’s form fills the doorway to Darcy’s bedroom. “My little witchling, what an adventure you’ve had these past few days.” Word count/format: 2335

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Title: Dancing is Espionage 101 Creator(s): ChrissiHR Link: ao3 Square: Y3 - ballet Rating: Teen Ship(s): Bucky/Clint Warnings: past het romance mentioned Major tags: etting Together, Slow Dancing, Height Differences, Forehead Kisses, First Kiss, mentions of past Darcy/Clint Summary: Clint knows how to dance, obviously. He’s a spy, for Christ’s sake. That’s, like, Espionage 101. Every spy learns how to dance. It’s a critically important tool in the modern espionage toolkit. And in the circus, Clint had a lot of dance training, now he thinks about it. Ballet, jazz, tap, aerial performance… But none of that prepared him for this. Word count/format: 1096

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Title: Worthy (originally titled ‘Ugly Sweater Party’) Creator(s): ChrissiHR Link: ao3 Square: K3 - matchmakers Rating: Teen Ship(s): (established) Bucky/Clint, Darcy/Steve Warnings: (none applies, it’s all fluff) Major tags: Established Bucky Barnes/Clint Barton, Endgame Fix-Its for Everyone!, Matchmaking, Avengers Family, Babies, holiday fluff Summary: … in which Clint knows the same more or less goes for super soldiers, too. Clint adopts all the strays—as always—and earns that Team Sniper Dads mug he got for Christmas, Steve Rogers returns after his trip back in time to return the stones, and Bucky realizes he really did leave all the stupid with him. Word count/format: 4564

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Title: In the Service of Two Lords Creator(s): ChrissiHR Link: ao3 Square: K5 - historical Rating: Explicit Ship(s): Bucky/Clint, Bucky/Clint/Nat Warnings: Explicit mlm Sex, Explicit Het Sex Acts, Institutionalized Surrogacy, Not a Handmaid’s Tale AU Major tags: Alternate Universe - Regency, Sex Positive, Sex Work, Polyamory, Surrogacy, Everything is Beautiful and Nothing Hurts, Exhibitionism, Voyeurism, Safe Sane and Consensual Summary: “Natashka.” King Steven murmured his favorite courtier’s diminutive name, a quiet request to join him in his privy closet for a chat he’d rather have without additional ears listening. “Your Majesty.” Natasha curtsied, low and deeply respectful, as she entered the king-consort’s closet. “Join me, please.” The king motioned to the settee nearest his retiring room where none should be hovering this time of day, nor waiting to listen in. “I’ve had no good word from Brooklyne these two years past on our project of special concern. I think the time has come for you to retire home to nudge them along.” King Steven sighed. He would miss her excellent company, but he could not be selfish in this. Prospect Park at Brooklyne was, in every way, her home. James and Clint missed her company, as well, he knew. “I am no longer under contract to Lord Barton,” Lady Romanoff reminded her king. “And, of course, we understand why,” King Steven assured his very good friend. “That does not mean you could not sign a new contract, perhaps with James,” the king pointed out slyly. “You are meddling,” Lady Romanoff accused. Word count/format: 1403

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Title: In the Service of Two Lords, Ch 2 Creator(s): ChrissiHR Link: ao3 Square: C1 - WinterHawk Rating: Explicit Ship(s): Bucky/Clint, Bucky/Clint/Natasha Warnings: Explicit mlm Sex, Explicit Het Sex Acts, Institutionalized Surrogacy, Not a Handmaid’s Tale AU Major tags: Alternate Universe - Regency, Sex Positive, Sex Work, Polyamory, Surrogacy, Everything is Beautiful and Nothing Hurts, Exhibitionism, Voyeurism, Safe Sane and Consensual Summary: “You could hire on as many as three surrogates at a time, though,” Natasha pointed out. “Why not hire surrogates instead?” “We’ve talked about beginning the search,” he said, nodding, but refusing to meet her eyes. “Why only talk?” she demanded. “Four years your duchy has been without an heir.” “Clint hoped…” James pressed his lips together. “What did Clint hope?” Natasha asked. “For a flexible sort of arrangement. That you and I would come to an understanding between us.” Word count/format: 879

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Title: In the Service of Two Lords, Ch 3 Creator(s): ChrissiHR Link: ao3 Square: K4 - Clint Barton/Hawkeye Rating: Explicit Ship(s): Bucky/Clint, Bucky/Clint/Natasha Warnings: Explicit mlm Sex, Explicit Het Sex Acts, Institutionalized Surrogacy, Not a Handmaid’s Tale AU Major tags: Alternate Universe - Regency, Sex Positive, Sex Work, Polyamory, Surrogacy, Everything is Beautiful and Nothing Hurts, Exhibitionism, Voyeurism, Safe Sane and Consensual Summary: They gathered for their family meeting at the week’s end just as James predicted. Word count/format: 4308

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Title: Day 50: Reignited Creator(s): circaclementine Link: ao3 Square: C3 - Free Space Rating: Mature Ship(s): Steve/Bucky Warnings: Grief/Mourning, Discussions of Child Loss. Major tags: Alternate Universe - Police, Nightmares, Grief, Reconnecting, Empathy. Summary: Back from his plague den, Bucky seems more human than he has in weeks. Steve worries when Bucky wakes from a nightmare, and they learn a little more about each other. Word count/format: 3899

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Title: Story/Fic Creator(s): Sophie Link: tumblr Square: K4 - Shuri Rating: Teen Ship(s): N/A Warnings: Signs of PTSD , Mentions of Sucide Attempt , Anxiety Attack , Panic Attack Major tags: Signs of PTSD Summary: After Sam finds Bucky after his attempt the first thing Sam does is take Bucky to Shuri for Help Word count/format: 414

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Title: Story/Fic Creator(s): Sophie Link: tumblr Square: Y5 - Winter Soldier Murder Walk Rating: Teen Ship(s): N/A Warnings: Animal Death , Alter Major tags: Winter Soldier Takes Over Summary: As Bucky Falls asleep the other Version of Him Takes over Word count/format: 347

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Title: Clint Barton You Are Under Arrest Creator(s): Sophie Link: tumblr Square: C2 - Crossover: Marvelverse/Marvelverse Rating: Teen Ship(s): Clint/Bucky Warnings: Mentions of Death Major tags: Clint meets different universe Bucky , Other Universe Bucky Arrests Clint Summary: While Bucky is in the hibernation Chamber for the night Clint runs into his lookalike Word count/format: 507

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Title: Two New Hands Creator(s): Sophie Link: tumblr Square: Y3 - Vibranium Rating: Teen Ship(s): Clint/Bucky Warnings: Amputation , Mentions of Burns Major tags: Amputation , PTSD , Burns Summary: Clint makes a hard choice and Bucky learns to adapt to his new hands Word count/format: 513

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Title: Letting the Anger Out Creator(s): Sophie Link: tumblr Square: K1 - Ghosts Rating: Teen Ship(s): Clint/Bucky Warnings: Post Endgame , PTSD Major tags: Talking to Old Friends, Post Endgame Summary: Bucky goes to the museum to vent to his two friends at their memorial plaques Word count/format: 296

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Title: Home Again (Chapter 12) Creator(s): scottxlogan Link: ao3 Square: K4 - Upgrade Rating: Mature Ship(s): Bucky Barnes/Tony Stark Warnings: Supernatural Elements, Canon-Typical Violence, References to Depression, Bucky Barnes Has PTSD, Angst and Hurt/Comfort Major tags: Post-Avengers: Endgame (Movie), Bucky Barnes Needs a Hug, Bucky Barnes Recovering, Supernatural Elements, Canon-Typical Violence, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Bucky Barnes Has PTSD, Bucky Barnes & Sam Wilson Friendship, Tony Stark Needs a Hug, Pre-Relationship, Angst with a Happy Ending, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Angst and Romance, Explicit Language Summary: Tony is unsettled by Stark 2.0's fascination with Bucky, but before he and Bucky can explore more in depth why that is, the team comes together to discuss plans for the future after Bucky, Tony and Bruce have a heart to heart conversation with one another. Word count/format: 12003

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Title: Surprise Before Coffee Creator(s): Girl Back There Link: tumblr Square: Y4 - Plot Twist Rating: Gen Ship(s): Bucky/Sam Warnings: No warnings apply Major tags: Modern Bucky, Merman Sam, Sam's got a secret, Moodboard Summary: Bucky had a heck of a shock before he could drink his coffee when he found Sam in the bathtub… with a caudal fin. Word count/format: 0

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Title: The Hunt Creator(s): Girl Back There Link: tumblr Square: C2 - AU: Cop/Detective/FBI Rating: Teen Ship(s): Bucky/Sam Warnings: No warnings apply Major tags: Winter Soldier Bucky, FBI Agent Sam, on the run, Moodboard and short fic Summary: After two years of hard work, chasing ghosts around the world, and hitting many dead ends, Sam finally finds a lead that brings him face to face with the Winter Soldier. Word count/format: N/a

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Title: Happy Passover Creator(s): Girl Back There Link: tumblr Square: B2 - Sam Wilson/Falcon Rating: Gen Ship(s): Bucky/Sam Warnings: No warnings apply Major tags: Jewish Bucky Barnes, Passover Seder, First Passover, Moodboard and Drabble Summary: It was their first Passover as a couple. Well, it was Sam’s first Passover period. And because it was important to his boyfriend Sam offered to attend the Passover Seder with Bucky's and meet his family. Word count/format: 100

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Title: Ride It Creator(s): newtypeshadow Link: ao3 Square: K2 - Rifle Rating: Teen Ship(s): WinterIron to Stuckony Warnings: Threatened exhibitonism Major tags: Canon Divergence - Post-Avengers (2012), Established Bucky Barnes/Tony Stark, Getting Together, Banter Summary: Tony picks Bucky up in a flying car. They decide to give Steve a ride. (Pun intended.) Word count/format: 444

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Title: Lazy Morning Creator(s): Laevateinn Link: ao3 Square: C5 - Fluff Rating: Teen Ship(s): Bucky Barnes/Steve Rogers Warnings: N/A Major tags: pure fluff, Domestic, retired Steve and Bucky, Alpine is a little devil, Inspired by Fanart Summary: After a bad night, all Steve wants is to be able to be there for Bucky. That starts with breakfast. Word count/format: 1.9k

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Title: Senior Dip Creator(s): sanguineterrain Link: tumblr Square: C4 - pining Rating: Teen Ship(s): Bucky/Reader Warnings: none Major tags: college AU, nerd!bucky, beach Summary: You're dragged to the Senior Dip by your best friend, Wanda. Cold water is cold water. Good thing some people were smart enough to bring a hoodie. Word count/format: 1385

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Title: I See Red Creator(s): spinachgarden Link: ao3 Square: Y3 - Bucky/Natasha Rating: Teen Ship(s): Bucky/Natasha Warnings: mild body horror Major tags: Unhappy ending, mind control, mild body horror, psychological thriller, the hex Summary: Bucky's life with Natasha is perfect, until it starts to crumble around the edges. Word count/format: 1.1k

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Title: It's Your Choice If I Flirt With You Or Not Creator(s): nixies-creations Link: ao3 Square: B5 - Picture of Bucky from the moving Cap: WS, of Bucky holding the SHIELD and dressed as the Winter Soldier Rating: Gen Ship(s): Darcy Lewis/Bucky Barnes Warnings: No Major Archive Warnings Apply Major tags: Fluff, Pre-relationship, POV Bucky Barnes Summary: Better Darcy who wouldn’t hold any reaction he has against him — like Steve, Sam or Nat might have. Not that it was the only reason he’d asked her of course — but it certainly was something he’d thought about when he had. No, what he’s unsure of, is why he feels nervous butterflies fluttering in his belly. Wondering why he feels as if he’s on a first date with her, because this isn’t a date, is it? No, no, Bucky thinks to himself. This isn’t. Word count/format: 571

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Title: Relaxing Weekend Creator(s): Laevateinn Link: ao3 Square: Adopted - Nerf/water gun fight Rating: Gen Ship(s): Bucky Barnes/Steve Rogers Warnings: N/A Major tags: Drabble, moodboard, Modern AU, College AU, Pool Summary: Steve and Bucky had chosen the perfect weekend to escape civilisation. Nice weather, not too hot but just enough to appreciate the cottage’s pool... Word count/format: 100 + moodboard

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Title: Tell me you love this, chapter 11 Creator(s): Sunqueen Link: ao3 Square: B1 - Disability Rating: Explicit Ship(s): Bucky/Steve Warnings: PTSD Bucky (flashbacks), asshole Alexander Pierce Major tags: A/b/o dynamics, dom/sub dynamics, trauma recovery Summary: Bucky doesn't want a relationship. until he meets Steve. Chapter: Bucky runs into Pierce. Steve helps him process it. Word count/format: 6405 (69k entire fic)

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Title: Mr. & Mrs. Barnes Creator(s): ruckystarnes Link: tumblr Square: B3 - AU: Spy, Secret Agent, Assassin, or Hitman Rating: Teen Ship(s): Bucky x Wanda Warnings: n/a Major tags: weapons, assassins, mercenaries Summary: A married couple are the top mercenaries in the world Word count/format: n/a

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Title: Smirking gunman Creator(s): nolanfa Link: tumblr Square: U1 - Live on TV Rating: Teen Ship(s): N/A Warnings: Implied violence Major tags: Rifle Summary: Fanart for If I Knew You Were Coming I’d’ve Baked a Cake, by OddityBoddity (https://archiveofourown.org/works/2227905): Bucky knows he's better than you, and he's got a rifle in his hands. Word count/format: digital art

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Title: Sun & Sand Creator(s): ruckystarnes Link: tumblr Square: K3 - Butts, Biceps, and Barnes Rating: Teen Ship(s): Bucky x Wanda Warnings: n/a Major tags: fluff, flirting, pining, lip biting Summary: Wanda wanders down to the beach for alone time Word count/format: 3054

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Title: Chapter Six Creator(s): ruckystarnes Link: tumblr Square: U2 - Drunk Dial Rating: Teen Ship(s): Bucky x OFC!Constance Wallace Warnings: n/a Major tags: drinking, swearing, pining, drunkenness' Summary: Constance sneaks out of the mansion to drown herself with liquor by the poolside; Bucky gets caught up in Constance's feelings and oversteps Word count/format: 3159

#buckybarnesbingo2022 #bbb2022 #bbb weekly roundup #bbb week 8 #bbb round four #bbb week 9

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TSB Round 7 Roundup - Week 9!

It was a quiet week, but we still have some fantastic fills for you!

Collaborator: endlesstwanted Card Number: 7010 Square Filled: R4 - Wish Title: Santa’s Little Minions Link: AO3 Pairings: Bucky Barnes/Tony Stark Word Count: 2465 Rating: Gen Major Tags/Triggers: Christmas, Pining, Avengers Family, Friends to Lovers Summary: Tony writes Santa a letter to make Morgan happy, but he’d never believe that wishes come true just as easily as you make them.

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Collaborator: endlesstwanted Card Number: 7010 Square Filled: S5 - Justin Hammer Title: Friends, Boyfriends, And The Thing In Between. Chapter 1: The Thing In Between Link: AO3 Pairings: Justin Hammer/Tony Stark Word Count: 1369 Rating: Mature Major Tags/Triggers: Roommates, Implied Sexual Content, Developing Relationship, Miscommunication Summary: Tony and Justin are nothing more than roommates but fuck-buddies. Unfortunately for them, Rhodey also thinks they’re dating.

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Collaborator: scottxlogan Card Number: 7017 Square Filled: S2 - Protection Title: Just like that...Back To Love Link: AO3 Pairings: Tony Stark/Steve Rogers Word Count: 4830 Rating: Teen Major Tags/Triggers: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Alternate Universe - No Powers, Alternate Universe - Spies & Secret Agents, Idiots in Love, Feelings Realization, Past Peggy Carter/Steve Rogers, Swearing, Light Angst Summary: Super spy Steve Rogers reflects on the mission he and his work partner/on and off lover Tony Stark put behind him and what it means to their future moving forward where matters of the heart are concerned.

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Collaborator: SomeSortofItalianRoast Card Number: 7012 Square Filled: A3 - Free Title: I need your loving (I stab you in the back) Link: AO3 Pairings: Steve Rogers/Tony Stark Word Count: 1158 Rating: Teen Major Tags/Triggers: Alternate Universe - Leverage Fusion, Post-Serum Steve Rogers, Pre-Steve Rogers/Tony Stark Summary: Reminding them that Rogers had never been arrested, much less convicted, and therefore calling him a felon was, legally speaking, slander, was not appreciated. The fact that he’d slipped a small bug into Rogers’ pocket? That was greatly appreciated.

#tony stark bingo round 7 #tsb 7 #tsb weekly roundup #tsb week 9

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VARIGO CANON COMPLIANT ROUNDUP

A collection of all the Canonverse Varigo that I've enjoyed over the past three years. It is likely that there are a few missing due to them being deleted or my memory being poor. Nonetheless, pls enjoy.

Mature: +++ Explicit: *** Not Rated: 0

Teen/Gen: Not Marked

hello to my old heart by izabellwit

“Why do you trust me so much?”

Or: the beginning of the end for the betrayer. In which Hugo asks a long-overdue question, and gets the answer he never wanted to hear.

Say You Won't Let Go (I Won't) by DragonTalyn

Hugo needs some reassurance that Varian isn't going to leave

The Simple Act of Scraps Unraveling by @hybrix-hidings

There is a moment, on the trail to the library, where Varian realizes that he will love this man.

Or: Hugo and Varian enjoy a show, barefaced.

(Prompt #2 - Fireworks)

Snippets in Time by @sonicgetsrawed

Snippets of Varian’s adventures through the seven kingdoms to save his mother.

Darling you look perfect tonight by @the-reverse-mermaid

Hugo, Varian and Yong are invited to a winter holiday event in Nuru's kingdom, but one of them is having significantly less fun than the others… Hugo is already feeling insecure when a snobby noble decides to turn her nose up at him and make everything worse. Good thing his friends are there for him.

Small Chocolate Confections by @glitter-lisp +++

Sending Varian in to distract their target isn’t ideal, but someone has to keep him occupied while Hugo searches his room, and the duke made his interest pretty clear at dinner last night.

Hugo’s fine with that. Hugo’s very good at what he does, and so focused on the task at hand, and completely unbothered by the thought of Varian hanging out with a handsome guy who's probably feeding him fancy little desserts and talking about how rich he is while Hugo crawls around upstairs looking for loose floorboards and secret drawers.

Save Your Convictions (They Never Will Do) by @littlemisslol-fic

Varian and Hugo return to Corona after the events of the Varian and the Seven Kingdoms AU, with mixed reception. Turns out Rapunzel won't hold a grudge against people who slight her, but if they hurt her friends? And then show up still dating said friend?

Let's just say Hugo's got a storm coming.

The Dating Game by @littlemisslol-fic

In which Rapunzel, bless her heart, didn't know Varian and Hugo are dating, and thus takes it upon herself to find her darling baby brother a man of proper pedigree if it kills her. However, bloodlines aren't everything, and her choices are... less than stellar.

Darling, so It Goes (Some Things Are Meant to Be) by @littlemisslol-fic

My submissions for Effin' Varigo week! Big thanks to battybatzgirl for setting it up!

Hugo and Varian have been dating for three years, and are finally ready to take their relationship to somewhere a lot more serious. However, the world has other plans. With Hugo's proposal in shambles, and Varian focused on saving their friends, they think things can't really get any worse.

They would be wrong.

Prompts are Family ‧ Firework ‧ Fever ‧ Flirt ‧ Fight/Forgive ‧ Future ‧ and Free Day!

as long as it leaves a mark by @aziraphalesbookkeeper

For a guy who never takes off his gloves, Varian sure does lose them a lot. It’s not really the gloves Hugo notices though—it’s the scars underneath them.

Or: 5 times Hugo tries to take off Varian's gloves + 1 time he doesn't have to.

Whumptober Day 27: Scars AILESS Whumptober Day 9: Scar Reveal

We Carry Through by @aziraphalesbookkeeper

Adjusting to living in the castle with Varian is hard. Going from having nothing to having everything makes Hugo feel...twitchy. Luckily, there's one person who knows exactly what he's going through. Unfortunately, it's Fitzherbert.

Prompt: Family

The Touch of Sunlight by TheArtistsMuse ***

Varian was used to being kidnapped- as sad as that sounds- but he can always trust his friends to save him. Only this time was different, and now something is deeply bothering Hugo. Will Varian be able to get his secretive boyfriend to open up? Will they be able to figure out why he was taken?

... Will Varian be able to hide his very inconveniently timed sexual awakening?

meteor shower by @oshunalchemy 0

varian has a nightmare.

Wither and Decay by @eggmuffinwaffles

The Moonstone and the Sundrop were gone, the trials were completed, the Eternal Library was opened. Everything in Corona had returned to as close to normal as it could possibly get- but Corona seems to have a habit of attracting trouble. When old enemies arise, bent on her downfall, it will take more than just quick wit and luck to ensure that they fail.

My Head's Above The Rain and Roses by @eggmuffinwaffles

Whumptober Day 5: Every Whumpee Needs

Varian, Hugo, Nuru and Yong decide to go camping for the first time in a while after the trials. What could go wrong?

The answer is everything. Everything can go wrong.

Aka Part 1/3 of Hugo learning to like the TTS gang

Maybe if You Fixed the Whole World by Yourself by @eggmuffinwaffles

Whumptober Day 7: The Way You Shake and Shiver

Hugo had a really unfortunate habit of ruining his own life. It wasn’t intentional- if you asked him, he’d swear up and down that he played absolutely no part in causing his entire life to go up in flames, and yet time after time he would keep doing it. Funny how consequences work.

Maybe he was being a little bit dramatic.

OR:

Hugo finds himself being blackmailed by a noble at a ball, and gets help from an unexpected source

Part 2/3 of Hugo learning to like the TTS gang

Keeping Me Up At Night by @eggmuffinwaffles

Whumptober Day 29: What Doesn't Kill Me

Even a year after moving to Corona, sometimes Hugo's guilt finds itself creeping into his dreams. In the middle of an episode, he realizes he has more in common with Rapunzel than he thought.

Part 3/3 of Hugo learning to like the TTS gang

Turning Saints Into A Sea by @eggmuffinwaffles

Whumptober Day 25/Day 30: Silence is Golden/Note to Self Don't Get Kidnapped

Varian has to confront his jealousy head on when Hugo's ex finds herself back in Corona. Unfortunately her return might not be as innocent as she wants them to believe.

I Won't Let You Pull Me Down by @eggmuffinwaffles

Whumptober 2022 Day 16: No Way Out

Hugo and Varian get into a fight. Instead of handling it like an emotionally healthy adult, Hugo manages to go and get himself possessed.

Possession 2 electric boogaloo baby

Lessons in Luxury by @varibean

All his life, Hugo wanted nothing more than to live a live of riches and luxury. He had always failed to imagine what a change like that would entail. Real life was becoming too much like a fantasy and it was always the same questioned that brought him hurdling back to reality.

"Have you eaten today?"

Amalgam by @varibean 0

After relying on Ulla’s notebook to help them through their journey, the gang find that the next kingdom has little to no notes on where the next trial takes place. Their only clue is a location that might have a lead on where to go next. However, after a royal mess up on Hugo’s part, they’re left up the creek without a paddle. Not only are tensions high, but emotions as well. One thing was certain though: Hugo and Varian did not mix well.

#fic recs #canonverse fic #varigo #vat7k #varigo fanfiction #vat7k fanfiction #varian and the seven kingdoms #my recs

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quickspinner · 2 months

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Weekly Lukanette Link Roundup

What is the Weekly Roundup? | Previous Weekly Roundups

Two weeks worth of links since I was out of town last week!

From @mintaka14: Living Arrangements Ch 9

From @winter-petal: Melodies of Hope

From @verfound: Sit a Spell

From @starlight-vixen-emiko: Bunny!Viperion AU

From @anjuschiffer: The Void You Left Behind (major character death)

From @goldenlaurelleaveswrites: Juleka v. the Forces of the Universe Ch 17

If I missed something that should be included, reblog, reply, DM, or drop the link in my asks and I’ll make sure it goes on next week’s roundup! If you prefer not to be included in these roundups for any reason please drop me a message, or if you post something that you would like to be sure I include, please drop a link in my asks and I’ll make sure it gets listed (Lukanette endgame only please - see what is the weekly roundupfor more details). If you want to be sure I’ve flagged your work for inclusion you can check the quickroundup tag on my blog to see what I’ve got in the queue for this week.

If you find something you like please like/reblog the original post to let the author know you enjoyed their work!

#weekly lukanette roundup #lukanette #endgame lukanette #lukanette endgame #luka couffaine #marinette dupain-cheng #miraculous ladybug #miraculousladybug #pro lukamari

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We hope you’ve enjoyed the fics from weeks 9-10 of the Bottom Louis Fic Fest 2023! Every two weeks, we’re compiling all of the fics from that period into one roundup post so they’re easy to find for anyone looking to catch up on fics they missed. Enjoy these amazing fics and give them the love they deserve!

part time soulmates (full time problem)

A fic by localopa on AO3 | @voulezloux on Tumblr

12k | Mature | Tumblr post | Twitter post

sworn enemies harry and louis are soulmates. everything is going smoothly until the pain hits.

Spaces Between Us, Hold All Our Secrets

A fic by Whoopsiedaisiesss on AO3 | @shining-louist on Tumblr

6k | Not Rated | Tumblr post | Twitter post

The thing about Harry is, is that he is the most wonderful guy you´ll ever meet. He is kind, compliments you on things you are usually insecure about, which shows he truly pays attention to who you are as a person. And he befriends everyone. Except Louis. --- Or the one where Louis suffers from anxiety. His rivals with Harry makes this even worse. Until one day he accidentally calls Harry during one of his panic attacks. Harry just wants Louis to feel better. He always does.

Bend the Rules

A fic by youreyesonlarry on AO3 | @youreyesonlarry on Tumblr | @youreyesonlarry on Twitter

17k | Explicit | Tumblr post | Twitter post

Prompt 588: Lous hires a ‘ghost cooking’ service because his family is worried he’s not eating well and he wants to impress them by showing them what an amazing cook he’s become. The service includes sending a discreet cook to your house and have them get everything ready so that you only serve and take the credit. Problem is, his sisters (can be OCs if that’s more comfortable) get to his flat earlier than planned and the actual cook has to hide in the master bathroom for hours. Louis is mortified. The cook is amused and helps him to clean and well. Gives him a thorough service. Feel free to pick your fave as the cook.

The Writing on the Wall

A fic by stylinsonwritingpalace on AO3 | @stylinsonwritingpalace on Tumblr

7k | Explicit | Tumblr post | Twitter post

When BookToker Louis receives a gift basket filled with all his favorite sweets, wines, and stuffed animals alongside the new Harry Styles book, he's shocked at the story he finds in the pages. ----- For BLFF Prompt 85: Louis is a literature teacher who spends his free time either making videos on Instagram or TikTok (author’s choice) talking about his favorite books. His audience knows how obsessed he is with a specific author, from his poems to his novels, he reads and gushes about every single one of his works because he always feels as if they were written to him. That was why when he receives a special PR package with his favorite sweets, wine, and the author’s brand new book, it only took him hours to finish the whole thing. Only this time, to his shock, the story on the pages of the book were too familiar to him. It was the story of how Louis broke his ex’s heart.

Define me again

A fic by Hazzascul_07 on AO3 | @hazzascul on Tumblr

54k | Mature | Tumblr post | Twitter post

He's never felt so frightened in his life before, so fucking terrified for himself. And Louis. He looked down at their hands, which seemed to have been connected throughout the incident. He looked at the ring on Louis' hand, for the nth time that day. His heart hurt so bad now, he was terrified. He wanted to do so many things, he wanted to check on louis, if he- if he- God he couldn't even think about it. "Louis," he tried to whisper, but nothing but air came out from his mouth. "I love you, Harry," whispered a voice. But it was nowhere near him. Visions attacked his mind, rapidly flickering through like one would do the pages of a book. He was terrified. His entire life literally flashed in his mind, vision growing more and more weak and he fought unconsciousness. Memories and the picture of Louis lying unconscious in front of him altered and flickered, so rapidly that he felt dizzy with how fast his mind was whirring. What happens when you die? God he was so, so, so, fucking terrified. All his senses gave out, last thing he felt was Louis' hand in his and then, everything went black.

in deep devotion

A fic by ifthat on AO3 | @lovehl on Tumblr | @omegalouis on Twitter

11k | Explicit | Tumblr post | Twitter post

With no signs of presenting at the age of sixteen, no official designation by age eighteen, Harry was no match for the line of Alpha suitors Louis attracted with his sweet, gravitating disposition and breathtaking beauty. His presence commanded attention. His movements were graceful, his skin tinged by the sun, his smile infectious, and his eyes the color of the sea.

You Were Always Mine

A fic by GoldenSunflouervol6 on AO3 | @sunflouervol6 on Twitter

6k | Explicit | Tumblr post | Twitter post

Prompt 45: A/B/O fic where Louis and Harry have a lot of mutual friends but they don’t get along (mostly Louis doesn’t like Harry). One day, Louis turns up on Harry’s doorstep covered in blood and asking for help. (Inspiration: Prompt #126 from the BLFF 2021).

give my heart a holiday

A fic by Ashisinlove on AO3 | @ashisinlove28 on Twitter

14k | Not Rated | Tumblr post | Twitter post

AU where Louis and someone else both like Harry but Harry obviously likes Louis and is oblivious to the other person with scenes like Harry’s sitting with his legs on the coffee table and the other person wants to walk across and Harry doesn’t see them, so they have to say excuse me, but when Louis wants to cross he doesn’t even have to say anything because Harry sits up, puts his feet down, and gives his undivided attention to Louis.

always tell the truth

A fic by anditsonlyforthebrave on AO3 | @HARRYSC1NEMA on Twitter

5k | Not Rated | Tumblr post | Twitter post

Harry is Louis' dentist and getting a wisdom tooth removed shouldn't be the end of the world.

Wait For Me

A fic by cherrygelb on AO3 | @cherrygelb on Twitter

17k | Explicit | Tumblr post | Twitter post

Moving to a new place always comes with a few challenges. For Harry, it’s trying to start over after his divorce, while still doing his best taking care of his son. Though just like every parent, he is not infallible, so some mistakes are bound to be made, settling into his new role as a single-dad. For his son, Davie, moving means he has to get used to all the changes happening in his life through no fault of his own. Discovering a secret passageway on their new property lets him form an unlikely friendship with the young man and his dog he finds on the other side. BLFF 2023, Prompt 391: Harry’s son gets very attached to Louis! Maybe they just randomly meet at first (possibly neighbors?) and then the kid just keeps running back to Louis without telling his dad.

Remember to give these fics kudos and comments, and spread their fic posts!

All roundups will be linked here:

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#blff 2023

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zukadiary · 5 months

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Takarazuka news roundup 2023.12.19

Additional cancellation announcements from the official site:

① Cosmos Troupe's upcoming small theater shows, Excalibur (Serika Toa/Haruno Sakura, scheduled for Hakataza -> Umeda Arts) and My Blue Heaven (Bow Hall, scheduled to be Kazeiro Hyuuga's first Bow lead), have both been preemptively canceled. All future appearances of Cosmos Troupe actresses TBD.

② The company previously announced that they would reduce the number of performances per week and the number of shows per year, in order to reduce the actresses' workload. This initiative will start from shows that have already been announced, and in some cases, tickets that have already been sold. The following performances are canceled:

Star troupe RRR/Violetopia: Takarazuka performances from 1/1-1/5 (opening day becomes 1/5 at 3:30pm); The 3:30pm shows on 1/11, 1/18, and 1/30 (2-show days become 1-show days); Shinjin Kouen is canceled. Tokyo performances at 6pm on 2/29, 3/5, 3/18, and 3/28; at 1:30pm on 3/12 (2-show days become 1-show days).

Flower Troupe Arc-en-Ciel: Takarazuka performances 2/9-2/10 (opening day becomes 2/10 at 3:30pm); 2/18 11am, 2/20 3:30pm, 3/5 3:30pm; Shinjin Koen. Tokyo performances 4/13, 4/14 (goes from two shows to one, 1:30pm becomes opening day); 6pm shows on 4/18, 5/2, 5/7, 5/14; 1:30pm shows on 4/25 and 5/24.

Snow Troupe Boiled Doyle on the Toil Trail/Frozen Holiday: Tokyo performances at 6pm on 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30; the 1:30pm performance on 2/6.

③ All 110th anniversary festivities for 2024 have been canceled. This includes:

The 110th anniversary ceremony scheduled for July

The 2024 Takarazuka Special

Sports Day

Rescinding publication of the 3rd-party investigation report

Translated from the official site:

Regarding the sudden death of a Takarazuka actress of Cosmos Troupe, we continue to extend our sincerest condolences to all of her surviving relatives. As announced on December 7 in relation to this incident, based upon written notice received from the family’s legal team on 12/6, along with the contents of the press conference held by said legal team, we made the decision to conduct a second investigation that will examine the facts of the case more closely. We are still taking the problems outlined in the investigation report that we released on 11/14 very seriously. However, as the issues present are not limited to those outlined in said report, after taking into account the information shared by the family’s legal team via the aforementioned documentation and press conference, and with the deepest consideration for the bereaved family’s thoughts and feelings, out of sincere desire to continue our earnest consultation with the family, we have made the decision to rescind publication of our report at their request. Additionally, we will continue to work toward achieving a formal compensation agreement with the family.

Threats demanding Takarazuka performance cancelation

Tiny blurb translated from 47News

In the aftermath of the sudden death of an actress from the Takarazuka Revue in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture, we've learned today, December 19, from an inside source, that the company has received numerous messages with threatening contents via post and email, demanding that the reopening of performances be suspended.

#takarazuka #announcements #cw death #cw suicide

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neuroticbookworm · 11 months

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Understanding the Core Four of La Pluie

Last Saturday, I screamed into this hellsite about the brilliance of La Pluie episode 10, and in the last couple of days, I read many amazing metas from my fellow La Pluie fiends that broke down all the well-executed dimensions of this episode (keep an eye out for this week’s La Pluie meta roundup from my pal @lurkingshan). When we last saw these characters in episode 9, Lomfon was running the hamster wheel in his brain, trying to figure out how to navigate his situation of hearing Saengtai (and Patts) when it rained. Tien was nursing a crush on Lomfon, and Tai and Patts had made things official and were stronger than ever. Then came episode 10, which turned everything upside down and left us speechless.

I loved and enjoyed every aspect of this episode: acting, plot development, cinematography, screenwriting, and more. But the one that blew me away the most was how the motivation and drive behind each character’s actions were perfectly in line with the character traits the show has already established. I initially wanted to write this post only to explore these traits, but after observing the La Pluie fandom discourse for the past week, I expanded it to include my defense of why every character in the La Pluie Core Four "deserves" the resolutions the show is poised to give them in the coming days.

Tien:

When Tien enters the pivotal conflict scene in the rain, he walks into a kiss between his brother and the guy he has a crush on. Absolutely heartbreaking. We see him stand still on the side, while Patts rushes to push Lomfon away from Tai and punch him repeatedly in the face (though not hard enough, as my friend @bengiyo argues here, and I fully agree. That ass-whooping should've been harder and longer). And after Patts and Tai walk away, Tien faces Lomfon, who just recklessly messed up the lives of everyone around him with no regard for anyone's feelings.

Here’s a quick list of Tien’s personality traits that were on display in this scene:

Tien is calm. He is pissed, he is rattled by the events, and yet he starts with a pretty calm "What did you mean?"

Tien is logical. He immediately counters Lomfon's explanation about his hearing loss and him being Saengtai's soulmate with, "You liar. I'm speaking now, and you can hear me."

Tien is a good communicator. He clearly confessed his feelings to Lomfon and how he thought his feelings were reciprocated, even when his heart was in tatters. He managed to be the most open and honest person out of everyone involved in this mess, and he hadn’t even done anything wrong. We would’ve completely understood his actions if he had just walked away after cussing out Lomfon, but that’s not the Tien we’ve seen and adored for the last nine episodes.

Tien is brave. He had been developing feelings for Lomfon for a while, and he thought his feelings were reciprocated. Being vulnerable and confessing your feelings to your crush is a nerve-wracking experience in its own right, and yet Tien confessed his feelings after Lomfon had just kissed his brother, potentially ruining any possibility of a relationship between them. For that alone, he is one of the bravest sonsofbitches I've seen in a BL so far.

I was not expecting to be surprised by Tien in this episode. I don’t exactly know what I thought his reaction would be to the Lomfon-sized wreaking ball I knew was coming, but I had only anticipated a heartbroken Tien. Instead, I got a Tien who was the only level-headed and rational person in this fight. And all of these wonderful traits were already established in the show's previous episodes:

Tien is one of the calmer Saengs. We have seen each of the Saeng brothers handle their parents' split very differently in the flashbacks. Saengtai and Saengchan are usually in tears and are physically reactive, whereas Saengtien and Saengnuea are the ones holding them back and comforting them.

Lomfon is not the only one who ran experiments to understand his feelings. Tien is also logical (albeit less neurotic and more sensible than Lomfon), and he worked through his sudden feelings for Lomfon after they held hands in the classroom by holding hands with his friends. He’s also open to opinions from others, as he talks to Tai about his feelings. Which makes him…

A good communicator. Tien also calls out Tai’s reluctance to communicate with his mother rationally, and to try and understand her side of things in the divorce and her relationship with her boyfriend, Nu.

Tien is an excellent subversion of the "playful and less mature younger sibling" character because, while he is easy-going and playful, he’s also the most emotionally intelligent and mature character out of the Core Four. Moving on to his elder, albeit much less emotionally mature brother, Tai.

Tai and Patts:

I’m analyzing Patts and Tai’s actions together because this way it’s easier to compare their words and actions towards each other in this episode, to their relationship dynamics that were established previously. The explosive fight and the subsequent breakup were shocking, but smart cookies like @lurkingshan, @bengiyo, @shortpplfedup and @ginnymoonbeam posited in our conversations, before the episode aired, that it was time for Patts’ frustrations and insecurities to rise to the surface. And boy did it rise up. This conflict between the primary couple has already been extensively analyzed by @lurkingshan here, so I will add my little observations on how Patts and Tai’s behavior in this fight is supported by the writing of the show so far.

@ginnymoonbeam has shared her thoughts on Tai’s avoidant personality, here. I want to add that Tai is also incredibly stubborn and hard to please. His father says so, to Patts during their dinner in episode 5.

The phrase "seems like an understanding person" is very telling, five episodes later. Tai also has the propensity to see life in black and white, especially when it comes to romance. His faith in soulmates is broken the moment he witnesses the end of a soulmate relationship. There is no room for explanation, as evidenced by his decision to ghost his soulmate for 2 years, and his coldness towards his mom, whom he has decided is the sole villain in their parents’ divorce. Simply put, he reads too much Nora Roberts (check out @syrena-del-mar’s excellent meta, La Pluie meets Nora Roberts).

Moving on to Patts. First off: no Patts hate is allowed in this house. I do not condone violence, but I also think the reasons behind the display of violence deserve to be talked about without the air of dismissal surrounding it (@shortpplfedup backs me up on this, here).

Patts had been understanding of two years of silence from Tai, and had been incredibly patient while working and finding solutions to Tai's fears around relationships and commitment. All the emotional labor in this relationship had been done by Patts, he verbalizes his desires and thoughts every time and is often left hanging by Tai, in silence. After Patts and Tai’s (supposed) heart-to-heart in Doi Mae Pliang (shout out to @indigostarfire and @lurkingshan for the incredible observation that Tai chose not to verbalize his answer to Patts’ question "Do you want to be my faen?", here and here), Patts must’ve felt that they are finally on solid ground, after years of uncertainty.

When Tai lied and hid his plans with Lomfon at the park, Patts must’ve felt devastated. And when he saw Lomfon kiss Tai, he finally snapped. He took out his anger on Lomfon, but as @bengiyo observed, Patts still managed to not leave a single bruise on Lomfon. His restraint is a sign that his frustration is not directed at Lomfon, but at Tai. Patts’ anger and Tai’s refusal to communicate openly escalate the fight further and further, until all the tension breaks at Tai’s room, with Patts agreeing to break up.

Something that stood out to me in this conflict is that the escalations were so well written that they did not feel like they were being done just for the sake of moving the plot along. Every question thrown at each other’s faces and every furious answer spit out in response felt natural and fluid. When Patts shows up at Tai’s door, he is not there with the intention of picking the fight back up. The first thing Tai asks Patts is, "Are you drunk?" and Patts tells him that he is not. They both know and understand how horribly this can go if one of them loses control. When Patts asks him "You still love me, don’t you?", Tai infuriatingly responds "This is exactly why I don’t want to talk to you".

And we see Patts getting angry at his response, shouting this:

To which Tai responds with this:

Tai did not utter those words to aggravate Patts. He truly believes that in an ideal, happy relationship, the couple must be completely compatible, so totally in sync that they will know all the answers to the questions that didn’t even need to be asked. Tai stumbled into a clear understanding of the Patts-Nara mess in episode 8 and told Patts that he was not mad about it. He did not ask questions or demand answers from Patts. Sometime during his deadly trek up Doi Mae Pliang, Tai decides that their love is enough to conquer whatever the universe throws at them. Not understanding, not communication, but love. That’s why Tai shuts down every time Patts demands an explanation; he thinks needing one means that Patts does not love him "the right way". And when Patts finally blurts out "Let’s breakup", we see him immediately absorb the weight of those words and backtrack. But for Tai, this is the final proof he needed to confirm that Patts is not right for him. So, he thanks Patts for the time they shared together and shuts the door in his face.

I sincerely hope Patts holds his ground and does not apologize unnecessarily to Tai. Tai is 100% in the wrong here; he needs a stern talking-to from someone who understands both Tai and how love and relationships actually work (my money is on Tai’s dad), and then he needs to do some very difficult but necessary introspection about his understanding of love. When he is finally done and realizes that he has made a massive mistake, I hope that Tai is the one who seeks out Patts to reconcile.

And finally, the messiest mess of the Core Four…

Lomfon:

Sigh. Oh Lomfon, you fucking disaster. I’ve been wary of you, I’ve been fascinated by you, and now I want to buy a ladder so I can climb on it and ring your head like a fucking bell till you forget the “How to acquire Tai in ten easy steps” list you have in your head.

There is no question in my mind that Lomfon fucked up spectacularly. He orchestrated a date with a man who was already taken, proceeded to reveal the truth about his soulmate connection in the most dramatic and emotionally destabilizing way possible, and then kissed him. And he does all this in the midst of developing feelings for this man’s brother.

Folks, I now have a confession to make. The nearly 2k words I had put before this section were to gently lure you into an "In defense of Lomfon" post.

The two major criticisms I’ve seen so far that are leveled against him are that he has disregarded Tien’s feelings and that he has been grossly manipulative in how he chose to reveal his soulmate connection to Tai. I will try to tackle both of them with an objective lens. My goal here is not to pose an explanation or argument for every shitty thing Lomfon has ever done in the show; it is just to present Lomfon’s traits, stripped from the (rightful) anger the fandom feels after the events of episode 10, so I can understand and accept the redemption the show might give him in the coming week.

Before I get into the specifics of the defense, I want to focus on the Keychain Acquisition scene we finally got in this episode. We see Tai run after his dad, and Tai suddenly notices Lomfon, who is focused on the papers in his hand and wearing headphones, about to walk into a busy street. He rushes to push Lomfon out of the way, tells him to be careful, and then runs after his dad again. From the moment Tai touches Lomfon, to the moment Lomfon looks up only to see Tai running back, this whole interaction takes about fifteen seconds. I counted them. Fifteen seconds.

When we watched this scene, @lurkingshan and I could not believe how absurdly mundane it was. The show has been teasing a connection between Tai and Lomfon for weeks, and this is it? Tai pushed him out of the way of a moving car and shouted an obligatory "be careful, it’s dangerous" in Lomfon’s general direction before going back to his own problems. But that’s all it took for Lomfon to decide that this mystery stranger is his "first love". He did not even get a proper glimpse of Tai because, by the time he looked up, Tai was already running. I wonder how much of Tai’s voice he actually registered, given the fact that he had to rip his earphones off first and that he was disoriented from being pushed to the ground.

I understand that teenagers have wild imaginations, but even for them, this is a level of delusion that is only achievable if any and all human contact is rare. I have held hands and gently pulled and pushed friends and family members out of the way countless times in my life while crossing a busy road. If Lomfon had saved the keychain as a reminder of the day he almost died before a kind stranger saved his life, this would be a completely different post. Since Lomfon attaches such an intense meaning to an event that is so commonplace (the showing-kindness-to-strangers part, not the almost getting-hit-by-a-car part), all this scene shows us is that Lomfon is utterly and pathetically lonely.

I’m not just reading this from the keychain scene. Since this show has some very clever writers, Lomfon’s "Social Loner" status is established from the very first episode. Before Tien meets Lomfon at the bookstore, we see Tien interact with his friends and his brother. In contrast to this, when we see Lomfon for the first time, he’s alone and is immediately picking a fight with Tien. Which leads to Lomfon meeting Tai for the very first time, and Tai intervening to break up the catfight. Tien even says this to Lomfon:

Remember when we were theorizing about Lomfon potentially knowing Tai before this incident, after the Keychain was introduced in episode 7? Because in episode 2, when he meets Tai at the coffee shop, he talks about Tai’s articles? And we were thinking, there’s no way he just stalked this person online after meeting him for about 2 minutes, just because he took his side. Nobody would be that obsessed, right? Right? Nope. This boy is really THAT obsessed, because he does not have a single friend who can take his side on a daily basis and normalize this experience for him.

With this information, some of Lomfon’s actions start making a little bit more sense, as his social isolation must make him very inept at reading normal social cues and emotions. He may fancy himself a logician, but he cannot factor feelings and emotions, his own or otherwise, into his calculations. I intentionally only used the word "obsession" when I talked about his feelings for Tai, because I know that he’s not pursuing Tai because he felt his heart flutter in his chest. He’s pursuing him because: 1. Tai took his side in the bookstore argument; 2. He then went home and stalked Tai on the internet and figured out that he’s a writer, which was interesting, because he likes... reading, I guess? (I’m feeling physical pain due to second-hand embarrassment from typing that sentence.) and 3. He found out that Tai has read some of his favorite books and figured that they must have the same passions and interests.

And here is my defense for the first criticism: When we consider just how little time he must’ve spent in his entire life, thinking about other people and their problems (because he must have the heartfelt and intimate connection it requires with only a rare few people), Lomfon does care for Tien. He held Tien back when he was recklessly rushing into a storm to save his brother. He calmed Tien down with very persuasive arguments that were both logical and empathetic. He respected Tien’s opinions enough to discuss the concept of soulmates with him twice (in episodes 7 and 10). During their discussion in episode 10, Tien tells him he doesn’t know whether he would choose his soulmate or someone he likes. After the scene, we see Lomfon sitting alone, ruminating on this thought for a few seconds. He asks his friend and possible crush for advice on what to do, and when he doesn’t get a concrete solution, he decides to give his way a try. And we see him make the call to invite Tien to lunch and a day at the park.

And what exactly was he trying to accomplish on this date, you may ask? Well, to paraphrase @bengiyo, he just wanted to run an experiment for "The Foot Pop" theory from The Princess Diaries. Matters of the heart are not something you can distil into equations. You either have to let the desire fully confront you, let it cloud your logical brain, and bravely let it guide you into your next steps. Or you can open up and be vulnerable about it with the people closest to you, ask for their opinions, and then take a decision that’s a bit more informed, yet firmly rooted in what you want based on what you feel. Both of these options are foreign to Lomfon. He has never solved problems this way, nor has he witnessed someone solving problems like this. So he recklessly kisses Tai, to prove to himself that all the calculations he had performed on his and Tai’s compatibility were right. He kisses Tai, and when he does not feel the butterflies, he pulls back, sees Tai’s stunned face, and immediately realizes that he has made a horrible, horrible mistake.

You know where he should’ve run the experiment, for better results? Riiiiiight here:

gif by the ever lovely @liyazaki

It could’ve been so simple and sweet. This loser just had to take the route that would cause the most damage.

Moving on to the second criticism that Lomfon is shady and manipulative in his actions in episode 10. I agree, he easily could’ve found a much less dramatic way to talk to Tai and Patts about this shared soulmate bond situation. But taking this straightforward route takes a lot of social courage and nuance, which Lomfon clearly does not have. If he and Patts had not been staring daggers since the moment they laid eyes on each other, the solution to their soulmate problem could’ve been calmly discussed at a table over breakfast. Since Lomfon decides to posture up to Patts as a romantic rival, with Patts already on edge about his intentions with Tai, Patts brusquely tells him to stay away from Tai. Which does not help matters one bit, and leads to Lomfon making all the wrong moves straight into disaster.

The biggest questions that were constantly in my head after this fiasco were "How the heck is Tien ever going to forgive him?". "Is a happily ever after even on the cards for Lomfon and Tien?". "Will it be believable and realistic if the writers give us one?".

I do not want to speculate on how the writers may choose to end this arc, because I want to ponder these questions purely based on what we know so far, without an ending of my choice already in my head, so I don’t skew my arguments to fit.

Lomfon may believe that Tai is the one who is most compatible with him, but he could not be more wrong. We have not seen any interactions between them where their personalities complement each other. We only see Tai in these interactions through Lomfon’s obsessive lens. But on the flip side, we see that Tien is rational and emotionally mature enough to give Lomfon an honest chance to explain himself and apologize. If Lomfon takes the time to look inward and understand his feelings for Tien, he will then convey them with sharp focus, and without any ambiguity. Because, let’s be honest, Lomfon is many things, but he is definitely not the type to prattle. And for Tien, who is also a straightforward and no-nonsense communicator, this approach might be the first step towards understanding and eventually forgiving Lomfon.

I know that I am skirting around a lot of Lomfon’s major fuckups on this road to redemption, but as I stated before, I’m not here to explain away all of his mistakes. I know Lomfon has some serious introspection and atonement in front of him. The only way he can ever hope for forgiveness is if he goes into this journey without hoping to be forgiven. He has to do it for the people that he has hurt, with no expectations in return.

Lomfon is not irredeemable. Does he deserve all the hate he is currently getting from the fandom? Yes. Did he deserve the ass-whooping? Hell yes. Will he also be worthy of Tien’s (and our) forgiveness if and when he reevaluates all of his actions and apologizes to him? Absolutely.

Shoutout to @lurkingshan, @bengiyo, @shortpplfedup, @wen-kexing-apologist, @ginnymoonbeam and @kyr-kun-chan for discussing their La Pluie thoughts and opinions with me, which helped coalesce my thoughts into this post.

Tagging @blmpff on request

#la pluie #la pluie the series #la pluie meta #pattstai #patts x saengtai #title tanatorn #tien x lomfon #pee peerawich #suar kritsanaphong #copter nuntapong

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Here's our roundup of the fics posted in the Tanthamoretober collection for week 2 (or 2ish)

Don’t forget to leave a comment if you liked a fic!

Day 8: Harvest

Festival Ideas by Anarik Rating: Teen and up Summary: “Where have you been?” Kit retorts, crossing her arms. “Come on. It’ll be fun. And you’re the only person I know with the necessary balls to do it.”

“You don’t really know me, though.”

“True. But I’ve heard and seen things.”

Now that takes Jade by surprise. (also appears under the prompts ‘witchcraft’ and ‘voyeurism’)

Take My Hand and Take Me Anywhere by Silver85 Rating: General audiences Summary: Kit hates the Harvest Festival but a pretty woman asked her to go. Who was she to say no? Part 8 of Loving Me Loving You, (AWOOOO)

petrichor- the smell exuded by plants during dry periods by Geek_and_Nina Rating: Teen and up Summary: pumpkin picking! (also appears under the tags 'voyeurism’ (mildly!) and ‘witchcraft’) Part 8 of Show Don't Tell

Day 9: Rainy Day

My Own Kind of Light, Chapter 5: Rainy Day, by slvershdws Rating: Teen and up Summary: Sixteen-year-old Kit Tanthalos meets visiting nineteen-year-old Jade Claymore at an Autumn Festival and it’s the start of a friendship that grows over the years into something neither expected, nor can they agree on what it is.

Until they do.

You Make This A Home. Stay With Me. by Silver85 Rating: Teen and up Summary: Kit hasn't been honest with Jade about what the bite means. Part 9 of Loving Me Loving You, (AWOOOO)

love of mine by Geek_and_Nina Rating: Teen and up Summary: i have decided to give them all of the quiet and soft moments that I would want on my fall break

Lili is the wyrm and she is the WORM

you have full permission to hate this version

Part 9 of Show Don't Tell

Day 10: Scarecrow

perfect by Geek_and_Nina Rating: Explicit Summary: jade and kit are gathering leaves to stuff their scarecrows with and kit sees a mugging! (also appears under the prompts ‘mirror sex’ and ‘help isn’t coming’) Part 10 of Show Don't Tell

Day 11: Haunted

cold steel, warm wax by Geek_and_Nina Rating: Explicit Summary: Jade has another one of those nightmares and as always, kit is there

(also appears under the prompts ‘knifeplay’ and ‘cursed’ Part 11 of Show Don't Tell

Day 12: Horror movie marathon

inside by Geek_and_Nina Rating: Explicit Summary: kit is feeling particularly needy and wants jade to spend the day with her in bed 'watching movies' (also appears under the prompts ‘orgasm denial’ and ‘locked in’) Part 12 of Show Don't Tell

Day 13: Jumping in a leaf pile

Dreams Pale to Reality by Silver85 Rating: Teen and up Summary: Kit finds her family jumping in the leaves and it's a perfect fall day. Part 4 of Alpha Kit

rolling in the leaves by Geek_and_Nina Rating: Explicit Summary: so i did this as a kid with trash bags, where we filled them with fallen leaves and set them up to look like a huge spider and spray painted a face on it. i think the idea would come across kit's tiktok or interest and she would feel the deep need to do this at airk's house and just... not tell him (also appears under the prompts ‘abduction’ and ‘impact play’) Part 13 of Show Don't Tell

Day 14: Warm Drinks

lace and silk and mesh by Geek_and_Nina Rating: Explicit Summary: kit winds down from a day out with elora and airk and texts her girlfriend whom she misses A LOT (also appears under the prompt ‘dirty talk’ and ‘prank gone wrong’) Part 14 of Show Don't Tell

Bright Smiles Warm Drinks by Silver85 Rating: General audiences Summary: Jade and Kit have their first date. Part 11 of Loving Me Loving You, (AWOOOO)

My Own Kind of Light, chapter 6, Warm drinks, by slvershdws Rating: Teen and up Summary: Sixteen-year-old Kit Tanthalos meets visiting nineteen-year-old Jade Claymore at an Autumn Festival and it’s the start of a friendship that grows over the years into something neither expected, nor can they agree on what it is.

Until they do.

Day 25: Black cat

these walls come tumbling down by OnlySheStandsThere Rating: Teen and up Summary: Veterinarian Jade Claymore hits a panther with her truck one night, only for the panther to turn out to be a very attractive girl who needs medical attention, a place to stay, and maybe something more.

Finally, here's the link to Autumn, Week One

Want to join in? See this post for the complete list of autumnal prompts for the rest of October.

#tanthamore #willow #willow 2022 #kit tanthalos #jade claymore #tanthamoretober #fanfic roundup

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wanderlust-in-my-soul · 11 months

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My weekly roundup CW 23

I try to write down my thoughts after watching stuff to create a little weekly ranking in relation to the previous week on my, most of the times, quiet sundays (and because I love lists!). These are just my personal opinions and preferences based on the feeling I got watching the episodes.

And yes, this will contain spoilers!

↑ 1. Be My Favorite (Ep 3/10)

The one with the most adorable heart eyes this week:

All right, so now Kawi is trying to keep Pisaeng at a distance so that he doesn't fall in love with him and yet to get closer to Paer so that he will be the man at her side later. We can already see that Pisaeng likes Kawi. I mean, he has such heart eyes that it's really hard to miss! And I love how Pisaeng keeps reassuring Kawi that being himself is enough that others will like him. Even if Kawi eats like a pig and is just socially awkward at times. And I can understand him trying to keep Pisaeng at a distance to pursue his own selfish goal and trying to cement bridges between two former friends because he knows how it feels to lose friends and be lonely. And I'm even more looking forward to when Kawi finally realizes that the best thing he can do is not to stay away from Pisaeng, but to let him into his life and allow everything that happens next.

☼ 2. Love Tractor (2/8)

The most adorable puppy falling in love:

This is so cute! I read the manhwa and it's so cute! And the adaptation is so good to begin with! I have no idea how the story will fit into eight episodes, but I like to be surprised. The characters are well met. Yechan is one of the cutest puppies we've had on screen so far and he needs to be protected at all costs!

↑ 3. Our Dining Table (10/10 Final)

And there it is again over with getting hungry all the time. It ended the way it began, on a soft episode of feel-good. Yutaka is now officially part of the family, I love Minoru's father, everyone is happy, even though everything is transient, but that's just part of life and it would be much worse if you didn't allow beautiful things to happen just because they might be over again someday. All in all, a very nice, very quiet series.

↑ 4. My Story (9/10)

The most adorable couple in love this week:

Zeke and Fifth are back and cuter than ever. Fifth finally agrees and poses naked for Zeke and the latter can't stop looking at him as if the most delicious food was being served there. The fact that he didn't have water dripping out of his mouth is everything, too. The two are just incredibly cute lovers. And Sky and Win are also on cloud nine and then Sky's dad dies. And I'll be honest, it was somewhat foreseeable, but for a change in the land of drama.

↓ 5. La Pluie (7/12)

That is me watching flirty Patts and Saengtai:

Can I first say how pissed off I am with this ending? It just overshadows everything! That Lomfon finally discovers that Saengtian isn't so one-dimensional after all. The cute animals! And that Saengtai and Patts have taken the next step. Even though Sengtai isn't ready to be sexually satisfied by Patts, that doesn't mean he can't satisfy Patts. And I'm absolutely on board with that! It's nice to see that there's consent there. That it's being shown that you don't have to have sex at the first opportunity. That it's okay to say stop. That it's okay to give instead of take, especially if you're sexually inexperienced. Because receiving can be embarrising at first. It needs time to open up and to have the trust in the other person. Well, and then comes the end. And that pisses me off. Why the hell is Patts just standing there and letting himself be kissed? Afterwards it's going to be back to, she kissed me, I didn't mean to, and I'm going to sit there wondering why he didn't just turn his head away, kept her at a distance, said no, and why he closed his eyes…It's such a crappy source of drama. So not just the kiss with the ex, but the misunderstanding as such. I hope they resolve it wisely. I'll try to muster up that much trust after all.

The most unnecessary drama of the week:

↓ 6. Step by Step (7/12)

It went on and I don't like Put. I don't like how he tries to manipulate Pat into continuing this relationship with him. I don't like how he takes Pat for granted. I don't like how little effort he puts in. I don't like how he uses the stuffed animal as a distraction from the real problem. And basically, nothing has changed. They broke up because Put prioritized his career, which is a legitimate reason, totally non-judgmental here! But then he has the audacity to come back and put Pat back in the closet, to continue to put his career above everything. I think it could have possibly even worked between the two of them if he could have made Pat feel like he came first, if he could openly stand by him, openly care about him. But also only maybe. Because actually Pat has had feelings for Jeng for a while. And I think that's absolutely fine. Jeng is an adult and knows what he wants. He doesn't play games and doesn't have to defend his territory unnecessarily because he's so insecure that someone else wants to play with his toys. And he looks at Pat with that look that I think everyone likes to be looked at with, so that gives plus points. I'll give Jaab and Jane some more time to pick me up. I find their relationship…difficult. So everything, every interaction is difficult for me.

↑ 7. Our Skyy 2 (15+16/16 Final)

The most romantic shit I have seen in a while:

Yeah, still not a fan of the mix of Bad Buddy and A Tale Of Thousand Stars. I don't know, somehow I don't like Pat and Pran as much after watching this. I'll have to watch Bad Buddy again soon to get rid of the pale aftertaste. Otherwise Phupha and Tian…It was so nice to see them, just the two of them living their lives together like that and cuddling. Would be enough for me, but we were able to witness how our Chief gives his Tian the 1000th star. My heart wanted to stop for a moment. What a fucking romantic ending for the two of them and for the series. It really was a perfect ending. Not to mention all the kissing between the two…I mean hello? Seven or eight? In one episode? That's when my heart almost stopped for the second time…

↓ 8. The Luminous Solution (3/6)

So, next week my predictions come true…cheating…Basically I don't even mind the subject, especially if I don't like the couple and would rather see them in the arms of the other party. And right now, I don't think our doctor and Thana make a good couple. And Ryou and Mai are cute together. That's all I can say right now. The best friend is a pain in the ass, but I'm sure that will resolve itself. And hey, maybe the café will have a reason to be in the story soon!

↓ 9. Naked Dining (9/12)

I really don't know what to make of this at the moment. It's all kind of crap. Mahiro is so impatient that it's kind of upsetting me. I mean, he's been aware of his feelings for years and has accepted them, but for Souta, this is all new and he's confused because he feels something for Mahiro. What that is, he doesn't know. Basically that's okay, what pisses me off is the fact that they don't play on with it now. The two could have gotten closer now. They could have done something other than just cooking. They could have given Souta the space and time to get to know himself better and his feelings. Instead, you randomly throw drama into the mix. This week our dear colleague, who of course knows that there is something in the air between the two, but still wants to fight for Souta, even though there is no indication that Souta likes her that way. And then next week comes an ex who causes Souta to get jealous…This is unnecessary drama that doesn't feel natural and thus somewhat spoils my enjoyment of the series.

As a goodbye, here you have the cutes puppy of this week. Have a great week!

#weekly wrap up #weekly update #sunday charts #josi watching bl #just my opinion #be my favorite #be my favorite the series #love tractor #our dining table #my story the series #la pluie #la pluie the series #step by step the series #our skyy 2 #the luminous solution #naked dining #bl series #bl drama

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thisweekingundamwing · 2 years

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This Week in Gundam Wing 9-15 October 2022

Here’s the last week’s roundup! October 9th - October 15th!

Remember to give your content creators some love! Be sure to join in on the events at the bottom! And remember to send in any new works you see or make next week!

~Mod Hel

Fanfiction/Ideas/Snippets:

@anaranesindanarie

Tequila [rewrite] (Ch. 2) https://archiveofourown.org/works/42212415/chapters/106222122?hide_banner=true

M/M, Trowa Barton/Duo Maxwell, Chang Wufei/Duo Maxwell

Duo Maxwell, Trowa Barton, Chang Wufei, Quatre Raberba Winner, Heero Yuy, Sister Helen (Gundam Wing), Maxwell Shinpu | Father Maxwell, Catherine Bloom, Hilde Schbeiker, Long Meilan, Rashid Kurama, Abdul (Gundam Wing), Maganacs (Gundam Wing), Solo (Gundam Wing)

Explicit, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply, Tequila rewrite, Trowa is Triton, Past Relationship(s), unintended cheating, Cheating, bad breakups, Military, Angst, No Bashing

Four years ago Duo and Triton had a bad breakup and haven't seen each other since. Now, on the eve of Cathy's wedding Triton returns to town to find that Duo has moved on and is with Wufei now. With tempers and passion high Duo does his best to keep himself from falling back in love with Triton, determined to prove to Wufei that he loves him.

Photosets/Gifsets/Screenshots/Manga Pages:

@janaverse

https://janaverse.tumblr.com/post/698283756558090240/02-halloween-2022-8-of

Duo Maxwell, Sims, screenshot

Head Canons/Meta:

@the-reanimated-bhg

https://seitou.tumblr.com/post/698231962540916736

Trowa/Heero relationship goals

Calendar Events:

@gwcocktailfriday

Cocktail Fridays!

Post responses on Friday, during Happy Hour between 3 & 5 pm in your own timezone.

Here’s the prompt for Friday, October 21st! https://gwcocktailfriday.tumblr.com/post/698167608513609728/cocktail-friday-post-responses-on-friday-october

In need of prompts!

@thisweekingundamevents

Events Calendar https://thisweekingundamevents.tumblr.com/post/644080386309275648/events-calendar-update

If you are hosting an event currently, or are planning on one, hit us up with links and dates! We’ll add them to the Calendar and reblog your notices to get the word out!

GW Holiday Gift Exchange 2022

Rules https://thisweekingundamevents.tumblr.com/giftexchange

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Giftee info sent! https://thisweekingundamevents.tumblr.com/post/697789320463024128/thisweekingundamwing-alright-wingers-gw-holiday

GW Hallows 2022!

Prompts! https://thisweekingundamevents.tumblr.com/post/696899170227896320/gw-hallows-2022-heres-the-prompt-list-for-this

#Gundam Wing #This Week in Gundam Wing #Weekly Roundup #9-15 October 2022

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52drabbles · 5 months

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Welcome to the 52drabbles prompt list for 2024 —which, amusingly, has 53 prompts! (Thank you Leap Year!)

The goal behind this year-long opt-in challenge is to post a drabble every week. To be actively writing, and actively posting, all year.

To that end we've built a list of prompts for each week in 2024 —plus a handful of alternative prompts that can be subbed in for any week (or used as prompts for bonus drabbles, because MOAR drabbles is always good!) The prompts include images, songs, random words or phrases, tropes, and in April, for poetry month - poems.

If the prompt is in double quotes, the prompt must appear in the drabble, otherwise it's meant as inspiration. During April you can choose to write a poem of the type specified as your prompt, or write *about* that type of poem. For song prompts, pick out a lyric if you like, or be inspired by the vibe of the song. Whatever works!

Also included is a list of lengths - you may choose any length from the list to pair with any of the weekly prompts.

Although the challenge is to write a drabble a week, it's a completely voluntary, opt-in sort of challenge. No hard and fast deadlines, no turning them in - just write and post. If you're posting on tumblr, please tag them with @52drabbles so we can find them for monthly roundup posts!

All versions of Bond and all ships are welcome. And if you're not in the Bond fandom? Yeah, you can play, too :)

Pick one of the following lengths each week for your drabbles:

100 words exactly 150 words exactly 200 words exactly up to 300 words 300 words exactly 400 words exactly

For the month of January, the week starting Monday,

Jan 1 - Word: "bare" Jan 8 - Image:

Jan 15 - Phrase: Cut to the chase Jan 22 - Song: Snake Eyes by Mumford & Sons Jan 29 - Trope: Shifter AU

Putting the rest of the year under a cut because the pics make it LONG -

Feb 5 - Word: "fence" Feb 12 - Image:

Feb 19 - Phrase: Meanwhile, back at the ranch Feb 26 - Song: Behind Blue Eyes by The Who

Mar 4 - Trope: Dialogue only Mar 11 - Word: "lemon" Mar 18 - Image:

Mar 25 - Word: "shoots"

Apr 1 - Poem type: haiku! Apr 8 - Poem type: limerick! Apr 15 - Poem type: bredlik! Apr 22 - Poem type: acrostic - "relish" Apr 29 - Poem type: remix! - turn any fic whose author agrees into a poem

May 6 - Phrase: Back to square one May 13 - Song: Rainbow Connection by Kermit the Frog May 20 - Trope: Historical figure May 27 - Word: "gimlet"

Jun 3 - Image:

Jun 10 - Phrase: Take this job and … Jun 17 - Song: Fifth Symphony by Beethoven Jun 24 - Word: "heat"

Jul 1 - Trope: Wingfic Jul 8 - Word: "sculpture" Jul 15 - Image:

Jul 22 - Phrase: Long in the tooth Jul 29 - Song: Something to Talk About by Bonnie Raitt

Aug 5 - Trope: Magical AU Aug 12 - Word: "flustered" Aug 19 - Image:

Aug 26 - Phrase: On cloud nine

Sep 2 - Song: I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton (or the Whitney Houston version, if you prefer) Sep 9 - Trope: Fix-it Sep 16 - Word: "kindling" Sep 23 - Image:

Sep 30 - Phrase: Wild goose chase

Oct 7 - Song: Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffet Oct 14 - Trope: Forced proximity Oct 21 - Word: "leaves" Oct 28 - Image:

Nov 4 - Phrase: Under your nose Nov 11 - Song: Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye Nov 18 - Trope: Outsider Perspective Nov 25 - Word: "thread"

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Dec 9 - Phrase: Gone but not forgotten Dec 16 - Song: School Days by Chuck Berry Dec 23 - Trope: Desert island Dec 30 - Word: "jet lag"

#year-long opt-in drabble challenge #because why not?#52 drabbles #the year of the drabble #weekly drabbles #prompt list #tag us to be included in the monthly drabble round-up post!

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tonystarkbingo · 2 years

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TSB Round 6 Roundup - Week 9!

Collaborator : scottxlogan Card Number: 6038 Square Filled: T1 - AU: Artist/Muse Title: Always Link: AO3 Pairings: Tony Stark & Morgan Stark, Tony Stark/Pepper Potts Word Count: 3832 Rating: Gen Major Tags/Triggers: fluff, domestic fluff, alternate universe: canon divergence Summary: Tony and Morgan spend the day together doing arts and crafts and having a little family fun until Pepper returns. Together they embrace their time together as a happy family. Pure fluff and joy for Tony :)

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Collaborator : startrekkingaroundasgard Card Number: 6005 Square Filled: T1 - Writing Format: Email/Chat Log Title: Rescheduled Link: Tumblr Pairings: Tony Stark/F!Reader Word Count: 1500 Rating: Teen Major Tags/Triggers: bisexual!Tony Stark, mentions of sex, mentions of infidelity, explicit language, alcohol and drunkenness Summary: After the last head of Public Relations quits, the new head tries to manage and smooth over Tony’s erratic behaviour but grows increasingly more frustrated with his attempts to ignore her until one night it gets too much.

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Collaborator : ralsbecket Card Number: 6032 Square Filled: S1 - Warm and Fuzzy Feelings Title: Focus on Me [Art] Link: AO3 Pairings: Steve Rogers/Natasha Stark Word Count: 186 Rating: Teen Major Tags/Triggers: Texting, Married Life, Dressing Up, Flirting, Epistolary Summary: Married life suits Steve and Toni.

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Collaborator : ralsbecket Card Number: 6032 Square Filled: S4 - Smell Title: Feel Something Link: AO3 Pairings: Bucky Barnes/Tony Stark Word Count: 1313 Rating: Teen Major Tags/Triggers: Not Iron Man 2 Compliant, Palladium Poisoning, Modern Bucky Barnes, Assistant Bucky Barnes, Mild Hurt/Comfort, Rough Kissing, Finger Sucking, Hair-pulling Summary: Tony didn’t mean to breathe. Well—okay—breathing was normal and automatic and necessary for survival and blah, blah, blah—but he didn’t mean to breathe him in. James smelled of aftershave and cologne and… something that Tony couldn’t quite put his finger on.

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Collaborator : scottxlogan Card Number: 6038 Square Filled: R5 - Enemies to Lovers Title: Resolution Link: Tumblr Pairings: Tony Stark/Bucky Barnes Word Count: 4361 Rating: Mature Major Tags/Triggers: Light Angst, Angst and Feels, Implied Sexual Content, Cuddling & Snuggling, Love Confessions, Miscommunication, Implied/Referenced Sex, Drunken Shenanigans Summary: Bucky's journey leads him to Tony's doorstep where he's forced to face his feelings for Tony once and for all.

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Collaborator : Girl Back There Card Number: 6021 Square Filled: A3 - Free Square Title: Animal Husband(ry) Link: AO3 Pairings: Tony/Steve Word Count: 1265 Rating: Teen Major Tags/Triggers: Animal Transformation, Tony is turned into a cat, Established Relationship, Space Cats, Fluff and Crack Summary: Ear scratches, man, they are the best.

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Collaborator : SomeSortofItalianRoast Card Number: 6002 Square Filled: A3 - Free Title: no end to grief (no end to love) Link: AO3 Pairings: Bucky/Tony Word Count: 3026 Rating: Teen Major Tags/Triggers: SoulTember, AU - Soulmates; Howard’s A+ parenting, canonical character death, angst, angst and feels, hurt no comfort, hopeful ending, Summary: In a world where people feel the opposite of what their Soulmate feels, Tony Stark has spent his entire life with an exceptionally high body temperature, evidence that his Soulmate has spent most of their life frozen to the point of death. What would you do if you learned that your Soulmate wasn’t Captain America, but was the famed Winter Soldier?

#tonystarkbingo #tsb6 #tony stark bingo round 6 #tsb weekly roundup #tsb week 9

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batboyblog · 3 months

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just stumbled upon your weekly democrat roundup and some of your other political stuff. I actually have no interest in Superhero stuff 😅, and was wondering if you had any suggestions for good places to source stuff like that!

hello, well good news I play on doing the weekly round up every week, and publish stuff I see as it comes up, so feel free to follow if you want I'll only be posting a little of the superhero stuff really

so as far as "good places to source stuff like that" not 200% sure what you mean, but if you're looking for a good politics follow on here @mariacallous is the best on Tumblr, you'll get a lot of international affairs, pictures of dogs, and gifs of beautiful women being offended by stupidity.

outside of Tumblr I follow Electoral-Vote and Political Wire both by the same guy EV is once a day more of a blog-editorial of what he's thinking, Political Wire is always updating through the day more a news digest of brief stories. Wake Up To Politics is where I got the idea for my weekly list and has been very helpful in making the lists. it's run by a college kid one of those kids who knew when they were 9 what they wanted to do so he's been running it for 10 years now, every day run down of the stories but he has a real love for under covered technical stories

for making the lists I always check the White House website, they have a page every everything they do is up in order, when something is policy they usually do a "fact sheet" that runs down everything about it, like this "FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Celebrates Third Anniversary of the Reestablishment of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships" I also check the news rooms of the Departments of Transportation, Energy, HHS, and the EPA, I check Education as well and some times HUD but both have amazingly poorly laid out web pages, Transportation is easiest to use

I also follow a lot of people on twitter, like Bidenwins Biden-Harris HQ Brent Peabody Olivia Julianna and Isaiah Martin

#politics #sorry this is kinda a politics blog now #Joe Biden #election 2024 #news #information

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teddylacroix · 1 year

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JonMartin Week 2023 roundup! This was my first time doing a daily fandom prompt event since my carrot brain usually doesn't allow me to do consistent daily tasks, so that was fun, and I'm very proud of myself for keeping up ᕙ⁠(͡⁠°⁠‿⁠ ͡⁠°⁠)⁠ᕗ

The prompts were:

Day 1: Scars // First Days in the Safehouse

Day 2: Monsters // Office Romance

Day 3: Victorian Times // Confession

Day 4: Ace Day

Day 5: Cuddles & Naps // Body Horror

Day 6: Fear Swap // Time Travel

Day 7: Comfy Jumpers // Fairy Tale (Little Red Riding Hood)

Day 8: Somewhere Else // Soulmates (Pokemon world)

Day 9: Free // AU Day (Mechs!Jon)

Thanks for the event, @jonmartinweek !

#jmart #jonmartin #jonmartinweek 2023 #teaholding #thank you to everyone who left sweet tags ❤️💕#i was so shocked at the reception to day 2 #but so happy as well it really drove me to keep posting #teddy draws #tma #the magnus archives #tma fanart

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ridley-was-a-cat · 1 month

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Winter 2024 Anime Roundup

Anime of the Season – The Apothecary Diaries

I’ve been hearing about this series since Raven of the Inner Palace aired a while back, and the fans spoke so highly of it that I was dubious of anything living up to the expectations they’d set. Luckily for me, they weren’t exaggerating one bit, and the anime adaptation delivered a story that had me itching to watch the next installment as soon as the episode ended each week.

The story opens with Maomao getting abducted and sent to work in the imperial palace, where she intends to keep her head down and just quietly do her work in the inner palace, only to find a little matter involving poison she can’t resist poking her nose into, leading a powerful young man in the palace to take notice of her. Throughout the story, her desire to mind her business and not get tied up in palace affairs wars with her absolutely insatiable curiosity wherever drugs or poisons are involved, and it leads her in and out of a series of mysteries involving the residents of the palace, changing the course of her life. It was an absolute treat to watch her and Jinshi dance around each other, as Maomao wants nothing to do with the beautiful man all the women fawn over, and he finds her lack of interest in him irresistible, and seeing the way all the seemingly unrelated mysteries built towards a larger conspiracy was immensely satisfying. When you combine all this with an equally colorful supporting cast, a gorgeous color palette, excellent background art, and solid animation, you get the sort of anime you feel lucky to get to watch. 9/10

First Runner-Up – Brave Bang Bravern!

Equal parts sincere and farcical, this series takes all the tropes and homoeroticism of mecha anime and dials them to eleven. It boasts some of the best 3D mecha animation I’ve seen, a star-studded voice cast, and a story with the perfect mix of comedy and action. If you’ve ever clapped your hands and cheered for an over the top robot fight, this is the show for you. 9/10

Second Runner-Up – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

The entire series is beautifully drawn and animated, with a perfect soundtrack and voice cast to match, and it takes a fantastic, heartfelt story about valuing the connections you make with others and elevates it to another level. A poorly paced exam arc in the second half that takes the focus off the main trio dampened my enjoyment somewhat, but it easily would’ve been my anime of the season in most seasons. 8/10

The Dangers in My Heart S2 – Kyotarou and Anna keep getting closer and closer over the course of this season, and the way they timed the emotional high of each episode to the soundtrack and the title card has me ready to swoon the moment I see the word “karte” written in white on a black screen. A nicely produced romance about a middle school boy and girl pushing each other to be their best selves that I’m really glad I watched. 8/10

Kingdom S5 – Xin and his Fei Xin force are under the command of the ruthless general Huan Yi in this arc, and they rediscover how merciless and inhumane war is as they fight a battle in Zhao territory as part of Qin’s effort to unify China. Xin’s voice actor completely knocks it out of the park here, delivering several emotional speeches with the perfect amount of gravitas. 8/10

7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! – I knew when the female lead leapt off a balcony in front of the male lead after being jilted by her fiancé and he immediately fell in love with her that I was in for a good time, and it never let me down. Rishe’s constant scheming that drew on things she learned in her six previous lives, and Prince Arnold’s mix of bewilderment and affection for his unpredictable fiancée, made this one of the best fantasy romance series in years. 8/10

Mr. Villain’s Day Off – The premise of a general in the evil organization fighting the rangers for control of Earth strictly avoiding work on his day off sounds like the setup for a sit-com, but the story it actually settles in to tell is one that quietly highlights the beauty and comfort found in the ephemeral moments of daily life. A relaxing slice of life series that was the perfect capstone to my Sunday evenings this season. 7/10

A Sign of Affection – I have some nitpicks about some adaptation decisions in the anime that made the female lead appear less disabled than she is in the manga, but, on the whole, this was a lovely shoujo romance about a group of young adults doing their best to forge their own path in the world, with some nice production values. 7/10

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! – If you can look past the wild title and premise, and you don’t mind some inconsistent character models or animation, there’s a nice workplace romance in here centered on a group of grown men talking things out and supporting each other as they navigate their messy feelings. (It’s not as funny as the manga is, though.) 7/10

Sengoku Youko – It took me a few episodes to warm up to this historical set fantasy adventure, but once the story got going, with a solid mix of strong character development and the occasional emotional punch to the gut, I was all in. The character designs are unique and expressive, the action is nicely choreographed and animated, and the voice actors really put their backs into some of the more intense moments. 7/10

Undead Unluck – The pacing was a bit of a problem, with some incredibly long recap segments in episodes in the second half, but the chemistry between the two leads – a man who can’t die and a young woman who causes life threatening bad luck to anyone who touches her – made this action series about fighting to stop the apocalypse a really fun time. 7/10

The Witch and the Beast – If you’re like me, and you go weak in the knees for a chain smoking man with bedroom eyes in a long coat, and a messy woman who might get you both arrested when you go out drinking, then this supernatural themed noir is the show for you. Production values are inconsistent over its run, but the writing and voice acting are solid throughout. 7/10

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – A boy getting isekaied by accident when his classmates are summoned to be heroes in another world could easily have been the start of yet another story about an aggrieved loner making it big as an overpowered hero in a fantasy world, but it thankfully subverted expectations and delivered an isekai adventure with a bit of heart and a cast of likeable characters. 7/10

The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil – What appeared to be a gimmicky battle of wits love comedy in the beginning turned into a solid forbidden romance between a demon and an angel with genuinely good chemistry between them. The two leads were easy to root for as they caught feelings for each other while fighting their way through the ridiculous situations they kept landing in. 7/10

The Demon Prince of Momochi House – This is a neither good nor bad anime about a teenage girl inheriting an old house in the woods that serves as a gateway between reality and the spiritual world, and moving in with the mysterious teenage boy and his ayakashi attendants who protect it. The characters are likeable, and the romance is pleasantly cheesy like an otome game, but the rushed pace of the relationship development and the quickly resolved yokai cases just feel like they adapted more manga than the runtime supported. 6/10

Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord – Deadpan, autistic-coded Yumiella is a ton of fun as the OP main character in this otome isekai, and she and her love interest make a great couple, but the level grinding wasn’t exciting enough, and the jokes weren’t funny enough to overcome the poor visuals. 6/10

Bucchigiri?! – Hiroko Utsumi directing an original anime mixing old school delinquents with Aladdin and the Lamp sounded like it could be a rollicking fun romp in the style of her previous original, Sk8, but pacing issues led to a repetitive first half, the main character was deeply unlikable, and the rushed ending felt unsatisfying. The art and animation were generally quite good, with some great fight scenes, but the writing needed to be better. 6/10

Solo Leveling – The series is very well produced, with exciting action scenes set to a lively soundtrack, but any time I started to relax and enjoy some nicely animated fights, the main character would come out with some eye-rolling, angsty teen speech about the strong preying on the weak, and it just wasn’t for me. 6/10

Shangri-La Frontier – There’s little to criticize in the production of this VR MMO themed action series. The voice actors gave great performances, the monster fights are well animated, and the art has a distinctive feel to it. Unfortunately, the story just never really grabbed me, the stalker girl really annoyed me whenever she appeared, and the extras at the beginning and end of most episodes felt like padding. 6/10

My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me! – An unusual teenage boy with the ability to instantly kill anyone by just thinking about it gets sent to another world with a bus full of his classmates, and the ensuing adventure kept me entertained the whole time, but I can’t quite call it good. The manzai comedy dynamic between the male and female lead was a fair bit of fun as they traveled across the land, poking fun at common isekai tropes. 6/10

Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga – I remember really enjoying the first two seasons of this series, and I still love the characters, but this season just never clicked right for me. The opening arc felt rushed through, and the main arc had a cartoonish buffoon of a villain that completely undercut the horror of the story. It wasn’t a chore to watch or anything, but it could have been better. 6/10

Metallic Rouge – Like many others, I had high hopes for this original sci-fi series Bones put out as an anniversary project, but despite the generally solid visuals, the poor writing drags the whole show down, making this one of the biggest disappointments of the season. The incoherent plot fails to come to a point, the dialog is a terrible mix of forced quirkiness and tedious monologuing, and the characters are largely one-note and undeveloped. 6/10

Sasaki and Peeps – The hour-long premiere episode suggested this story about a middle aged salaryman who discovers his new pet bird is a reincarnated wizard from another world might be a fun take on the isekai genre, but the end product felt more like someone playing with their dolls than crafting a coherent story. It continually introduced new characters and new tropes all the way through to the last minute without tying anything together. 5/10

The Fire Hunter S2 – On the one hand, I appreciate how different it is from other series, with unusual character designs and an imaginative fantasy story that isn’t an amalgamation of light novel conventions. On the other hand, though, the production is incredibly rough, and the plot got increasingly hard to follow, making this a bit of a slog by the end. 5/10

Fluffy Paradise – I was basically on board in the first half to two-thirds of the series, when it seemed like a harmless little reincarnation isekai about a girl collecting animal and monster friends, but it completely lost me when it broke out the reservation camps and dead bodies in the last arc. Just a poorly written show that misunderstood its appeal. 5/10

#anime #winter anime 2024 #anime 2024 #the apothecary diaries #brave bang bravern #frieren #the dangers in my heart #7th time loop #mr. villain's day off #a sign of affection #kingdom #cherry magic!#sengoku youko

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