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the fact that anaxa talks to himself enough that no one really bats an eye at him talking to cerces is so funny to me

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I like how there was essentially no interlude in the story between Phainon earnestly telling us he trusts Anaxagoras to make the right decision and Anaxagoras betraying the fuck out of his ass

cw: mentions of blood and death below the cut, very mild 3.2 spoilers

i can't imagine the way dan heng's heart must have dropped after mem told him about the trial.

it was bad enough, having to drag the trailblazer's body from the crushed train car, them bleeding profusely, barely breathing. they stopped breathing at some point even. and then he's pushing through the black that's probably curling at the edges of his vision, desperately trying to staunch the flow of blood. its been mere minutes since they started out on this new journey and everything has gone to shit. they have no way of contacting the express and here they are with the trailblazer possibly... he grits his teeth and presses on until he can't anymore. he blacks out.

and then he wakes up and there the trailblazer is standing over him, still covered in blood, but it's... dry. their eyes widen and they stumble back, but then they're helping him up, and their skin feels nothing like the clammy chill that he learnt accompanied their bloodloss. and maybe, he thinks, things are okay, even if the blood that soaks them says otherwise.

and things really do seem okay. they meet the chrysos heirs and the trailblazer forges ahead with their characteristic irreverence, and everything is right in the world. or at least as right as it can get when you're exploring an unexplored world, and employing anthropological methods while also trying to save said world. nothing is ever boring when the trailblazer is involved.

so things go swimmingly, though dan heng has to get used to the fact that there's no cold water around. (one day the bath in their room does turn cold and dan heng sinks into it in relief. he doesn't see how the trailblazer looks at him fondly, infinitely pleased that their scheming worked.) he fights and asks questions and records and fights some more. he hates the amount of time the trailblazer spend out of his sight, going to places he doesn't know anything about, sighing in relief each time they come back intact.

though when agalea suggests that the trailblazer should become the vessel for oronyx's coreflame, he worries.

it's one thing for people of the world to do dangerous, esoteric things. it's another to get an outlander to do things specific to the world. it's a disruption of the ecosystem, an unknown in many aspects. it cannot go well.

but it's the best option, and none of the heirs seem particularly worried. the trailblazer is as determined as ever, though the way they pace their room before sleeping, and later the anxiety in their eyes as they enter the vortex of genesis betrays the worry they feel about the ordeal.

when the trailblazer turns back, dan heng's brow furrows as they tell them to wait for their return. they open their mouth to say something else, but close it, seemingly thinking better of their words. dan heng wonders, wanting to hear it.

time passes and dan heng worries, and then...

and then a flash of light and the trailblazer appears, collapsing on the floor (is it a floor? can you call a swirling void of water the floor?) unconscious, mem hovering above worriedly. mem scrabbles something out so hastily that dan heng isn't sure he's hearing right, but all the same he scoops the trailblazer up in his arms and rushes back to their room so that they can rest safely.

and dan heng waits. waits for mem to finish explaining what the hell went down in the trial. waits for the trailblazer to wake again and stop looking so dead.

dead...

fuck.

when their love language is speaking through their character's lines to communicate their deepest feelings (*T^T)

current fan creation landscape is kinda like if you went to a party with a homemade cake and everyone takes a slice and silently thumbs up at you with no attempt to start a conversation except for occasionally some guy sits in the corner with a tape recorder critiquing the cake as though he was a restaurant critic and another guy is handing the cake to an uber driver like "yeah i need you to find a restaurant that makes cake like this so i can have more of it" and the only person that's talked to you in 30 minutes is a very sweet little guy who was like "hey i liked your cake" and then ran away apologizing for bothering you the moment you said thank you.

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it's been a bit since the infamous frog episode, but i still have Thoughts.

maybe i'm just overthinking things, or totally missing important nuance or whatever, but i feel like jinshi made a poor decision in the cave. granted, maomao was provoking him, so he was acting in part out of annoyance, but at the same time...

it's been iterated many times before, but maomao remains ignorant because that's what she perceives as safest. the less she is told, the more she can deny knowing if questioned. i'm pretty sure definately sure she does actually know what jinshi's deal is (at least in part. whether she has fully realised his position is another question), but if she isn't told directly, she can deny any knowledge of anything, and thus keep her life. basically, her adamance about plausible deniability is what gets her into the situation in the first place. as long as she says it's a frog, there's no other possible truth.

but here's the thing. once jinshi flips her around, once he's on top of her, the situation shifts. another problem comes into play.

here's the thing. from a political(?) perspective, jinshi has all the power. he's the crown prince head eunuch. he can basically do whatever to her and get away with it. and maomao knows this. granted, she does contemplate kicking him away, but simultaneously she's probably thinking about the consequences of doing so. remember, she grew up in a brothel. she's probably seen all kinds of men and so many instances of women having been in uncomfortable situations and men getting angry at rejection, possibly to the point of violence. based on that and the fact that jinshi is incredibly powerful and maomao is just a servant, she has to weigh her options. what is she risking if she kicks him away?

and then there's the fact that jinshi decides that kissing her is the way to go about this situation?? and possibly do more?? like excuse me, that's basically non-con right there. and again, it's not like maomao can really refuse. even if she does kick him away, where would she go? while i doubt that jinshi would persue her further, the potentiality is what matters.

this is the official amatonormativity hatepost.

i hate amatonormativity.

a fic where sastuki meets asahi on the day she's signing up for the basketball team and is absolutely dazzled by this bright girl that is just ecstatic to get another freshman on the team (even though she isn't the first and probably not the last that day) and then sees her play during her first club meet and decides then and there that she'd follow this girl to the ends of the earth (in an admiring, "you're so talented, please teach me" kind of way of course) but then she gets more integrated into the team and discovers just how infuriating asahi can be, and before she knows it, she's chasing her down for practice and dragging her into 1v1 matches to wear her down, and suddenly they're captain and vice-captain and the two most talented players on the team, who take each other out for sweets and maybe kiss when everyone has left the locker rooms and

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So like, hypothetically, if I was to write a fic based on the teamies 4 season mvs (samidare, aorashi, jyuugoya, yukiakari), and it was very high-school slice-of-life-manga coded, what types of scenes would it have?? of course there'll be a beach episode and a summer festival episode, but what else??

Chapters: 2/2 Fandom: Stray Kids (Band) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Han Jisung | Han/Hwang Hyunjin/Kim Seungmin/Yang Jeongin | I.N, Han Jisung | Han/Hwang Hyunjin, Hwang Hyunjin/Kim Seungmin, Han Jisung | Han/Yang Jeongin | I.N, Kim Seungmin/Yang Jeongin | I.N, Han Jisung | Han/Kim Seungmin, Hwang Hyunjin/Yang Jeongin | I.N Characters: Hwang Hyunjin, Kim Seungmin (Stray Kids), Han Jisung | Han, Yang Jeongin | I.N, Stray Kids Ensemble Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Christmas, Friends to Lovers, Exes to Lovers, Sickfic, temporarily, Getting Together, Getting Back Together, Hyunsung really go through it lol, Misunderstandings, Polyamory, no beta we die like my will to write, Fluff, Domestic Fluff, a little angst as seasoning Series: Part 1 of love-me-not Summary:

When Hyunjin falls sick at the start of winter holidays, he doesn't expect the season to be anything but miserable. But with an ex who doesn't seem to get the message to, you know, be and ex (not that he minds), and two best friends who he's sort of in love with, there's no way he's going to be allowed to wallow in his misery.

It's perfect, so long as you ignore the ever growing pile of feelings that seems to loom over the four of them.

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Stray Kids (Band) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Hwang Hyunjin & Lee Minho | Lee Know, Hwang Hyunjin & Seo Changbin, Bang Chan & Hwang Hyunjin, Hwang Hyunjin & Everyone Characters: Hwang Hyunjin, Lee Minho | Lee Know, Seo Changbin, Bang Chan (Stray Kids), Other Stray Kids Member(s) Additional Tags: Kidfic, Aged-Down Character(s), Fluff, Sibling Bonding, Fluff without Plot, Inspired by Fanart Summary:

"They're cute, aren't they? My little bro is very talented," Chan turns back to look at the pictures hanging up, a fond smile on his face.

He turns back, glancing at the chat for any comments.

"Why do I keep them here?" He rephrases a question that catches his eye. He sits back and thinks for a moment. "One day, when he's a famous artist, I'll take out all the pictures and give them to him." He giggles at the thought. "I'm keeping them safe until then!"

Or: Hyunjin's older brothers will always treasure his art.

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: 原神 | Genshin Impact (Video Game) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Raiden Ei | Baal/Yae Miko Characters: Raiden Ei | Baal, Yae Miko (Genshin Impact) Additional Tags: Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Shibari, Cunnilingus, Praise Kink, Service Top Yae Miko, sorta?, Vaginal Fingering, Dom/sub Undertones, Fluff and Smut, this is to all the people who'd rather pleasure someone than be pleasured Summary:

"Want to tie you up to keep those hands to yourself," She says against the sensitive skin of her thighs. "Can't even stay still without help."

"No," Ei protests, a mere mumble under the influence of her ministrations. "I can be good."

"I know," Yae says, almost sympathetically, coming up, eye level to Ei. Ei's grip loosens in her hair. "I know. But I want to make things easier for you." She caresses her face, thumb running across her cheekbone. "Will you let me?"

Chapters: 4/4 Fandom: 原神 | Genshin Impact (Video Game) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Kaeya & Klee (Genshin Impact), Diluc & Kaeya (Genshin Impact), Albedo & Kaeya (Genshin Impact), Albedo & Klee (Genshin Impact), The Traveller & Everyone (Genshin Impact) Characters: Kaeya (Genshin Impact), Klee (Genshin Impact), Albedo (Genshin Impact), Diluc (Genshin Impact), The Traveller (Genshin Impact) Additional Tags: Fluff, Angst, Sickfic, Reconciliation, Albedo is a Protective Brother (Genshin Impact), Medical Inaccuracies, Blood and Injury, but only slightly - Freeform, Diluc and Kaeya regret a lot, Platonic Relationships, Picnics, Babysitting, these tags are all out of order, probably beta read Summary:

Kaeya looks between Albedo and Klee, one straight-faced and the other bouncing up and down, full of energy.

"And this is a commission for me why?"

"You're the best suited for it," Albedo explains, tone pedantic. "I trust you and Klee enjoys you're company. I'm confident she won't be lonely while I'm away if she's with you."

"Jean and Lisa were too busy, weren't they."

Albedo blinks at him.

"Fine. I accept the commission. Why it is a commission in the first place, I apparently can't question. But if I must, I guess I'll do it."

Albedo smiles at him, genuinely, which is even rarer than him not drinking every night. It makes the prospect of the next two weeks easier to bear.

It'll be fine.

Right?

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Stray Kids (Band) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Han Jisung | Han/Kim Seungmin, Hwang Hyunjin/Yang Jeongin | I.N, Han Jisung | Han/Hwang Hyunjin/Kim Seungmin/Yang Jeongin | I.N Characters: Han Jisung | Han, Kim Seungmin (Stray Kids), Yang Jeongin | I.N, Hwang Hyunjin, Lee Minho | Lee Know, Seo Changbin, Lee Felix (Stray Kids), Bang Chan (Stray Kids) Additional Tags: Magic, Books, Hearts, Thievery, That's it that's the plot, Pre-Relationship, Implied Romance, Unintentionally Plotty, Fluff, This is pure ridiculousness honestly, Crack Treated Seriously, ig, Alternate Universe - Magic, Unusual Magical Abilities, Coincidences, Attempt at Humor Summary:

Jisung gets... urges. Impulses sourced from magic that are confusing and hard to ignore. Seungmin thinks they're ridiculous, but would move mountains if it meant Jisung could get his way.

Hyunjin and Jeongin have spent centuries apart working towards the same goal, with the faith that one day, they might reunite.

All it takes is a series of innocent coincidences to flip these worlds upside down

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Xdinary Heroes (Band) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Goo Gunil/Han Hyeongjun | Jun Han Characters: Han Hyeongjun | Jun Han, Goo Gunil, Kwak Jiseok | Gaon, Oh Seungmin | O.de, Kim Jungsu, Lee Jooyeon (Xdinary Heroes) Additional Tags: Fluff, Canon Compliant, Falling In Love, Sexuality Crisis, Everyone is chaotic, Introspection, Angst, how does one tag?, I don't know, takes place pre-debut, Junnie needs a hug, :/ Summary:

Gunil is his hyung and leader. There's a clear boundary between them. The casualness that had been tentatively extended to the others couldn't be given to him.

 "What are we now?" Gunil asks as the sun dips below the horizon. The cool twilight light filters in through the windows. "Would you call us Something yet?"

 Or: Gunil and Hyeongjun's relationship in the months leading up to their debut.

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: 原神 | Genshin Impact (Video Game) Rating: Mature Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Raiden Ei | Baal/Yae Miko Characters: Raiden Ei | Baal, Yae Miko (Genshin Impact) Additional Tags: Bathing/Washing, Rituals, Witches and Familiars, Spicy times but not really, A bit weird, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Fluff, Additional Warnings In Author's Note, :] Summary:

Witch and familiar reunite after centuries of being apart. (It's all Ei's fault really.) And Yae wants to make sure it doesn't happen again.

Or: the author finished the Inazuma archon quest like, four days ago and needed to write EiMiko. And then this mess came to be.

Chapters: 30/30 Fandom: ATEEZ (Band) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Kim Hongjoong/Park Seonghwa, Jung Wooyoung/Kang Yeosang, Jeong Yunho/Song Mingi Characters: Park Seonghwa, Kim Hongjoong, Jung Wooyoung, Kang Yeosang, Choi San, Choi Jongho, Jeong Yunho, Song Mingi Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Magical Realism, Fluff, Red String of Fate, Soulmates, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, How Do I Tag, nothing too sad, or angsty, This is half a word vomit and half an actual story, :P, Chatting & Messaging, There's a surprisingly large amount of that, Flower Language, Most of the angst is them working through their insecurities, Stray Kids make an appearance, Curses, Memory Loss, Sickfic, Slightly - Freeform, Running Away Summary:

Let me tell you a story. A story of eight people. All having their own traumas, their own memories, their own experiences, all coming together and finding comfort in each other.

Let me tell you a story. A story of love, healing and light.

Chapters: 24/24 Fandom: Stray Kids (Band) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Bang Chan/Seo Changbin, Seo Changbin/Everyone, Lee Felix/Seo Changbin, Seo Changbin/Yang Jeongin | I.N Characters: Seo Changbin, Bang Chan, Han Jisung | Han, Lee Minho | Lee Know, Lee Felix (Stray Kids), Hwang Hyunjin, Kim Seungmin, Yang Jeongin | I.N Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Fantasy, seo changbin centric, witch!changbin, Vampire!Everyone Else, Blood and Violence, Additional Warnings In Author's Note, Changbin's father isn't a good father, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, War, Death, Temporary Character Death, Reincarnation, Angst, plot heavy, Morally Grey Changbin, sorta - Freeform, Bittersweet Ending, Cause there's death, Fluff, Hopefully that's it, The relationships tagged are the ones that are more developed, BTW, they all love each other Summary:

Witches hated vampires.

But what happens when a witch falls in love with a vampire?

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Stray Kids (Band) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Bang Chan/Seo Changbin, Hwang Hyunjin/Lee Felix, Kim Seungmin/Yang Jeongin | I.N, Han Jisung | Han/Lee Minho | Lee Know Characters: Seo Changbin, Bang Chan, Hwang Hyunjin, Lee Felix (Stray Kids), Kim Seungmin, Yang Jeongin | I.N, Lee Minho | Lee Know, Han Jisung | Han Additional Tags: Seo Changbin-centric, Nerd Seo Changbin, Nerd Hwang Hyunjin, That's not a tag???, popular bang chan, popular lee felix, Alternate Universe - College/University, ig, POV Multiple, But mostly just Changbin, Lokey crack, I accidently made this a bit more off the wall than I was expecting, i think, you tell me - Freeform, Vague side plot of Han Jisung | Han/Lee Minho | Lee Know, The author has no idea how crushes work outside of a technical perspective, It's been a while since I've had one lol, Rated teen for language Summary:

Bangchan is the popular transfer student, Changbin is the typical nerd.

Need I explain more?