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GetYourWordsOut: Year Eighteen!
Pledges & Requirements | getyourwordsout.net

Get Your Words Out pledging is open for 2026! I am well on track to not meet my pledge again this year (lol), but I'm planning to sign up with the same pledge again, and as a volunteer again too! The GYWO challenge style works well for me (even if I haven't managed to meet my goal even once yet) and I love the advice, essays, and support from the community. There are lots of challenges and prompts, etc, shared throughout the year too for those who enjoy!

Probably see a few of you there, again or for the first time :D

If you're curious but unsure, feel free to ask. Happy to answer to the best of my knowledge (and enthusiasm XD)

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I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season this year ❄️

1. Artist recs! I want to buy a new print for my house. I like minimalist art, pastel colors, and art with realistic animals like birds or whales.

2. I'd love recommendations for Japanese tea pot(s) if you have one you really like.

3. I've been wanting to make my wardrobe more masculine and/or androgynous. But I still like clothes that fit, and most men's smalls are way too big for me. I'm 5'2". Any hand-me-downs or store recommendations would be appreciated! Send me a pic and then I'll pay shipping for used clothes if you're in the U.S.

4. Do you have any CDs that still work, that you no longer want? I'm on the hunt for AC/DC, 5 Seconds of Summer (besides Youngblood and EVERYONE'S A STAR), Nickelback, Jonas Brothers, early 2000s country, etc. I'll pay for shipping if you're in the U.S.

5. I've got this tag punch that I was gifted brand new, but I don't need it. If you want it, I'll ship in the U.S. First come, first served. ( Picture under here )

6. I have a lot of scrapbooking paper and odds and ends if you'd like to do a little paper decorations exchange! I'd love to receive some stickers, washi tape, or decorating paper.

7. I'd love more comments or concrit on my original m/m fic about two characters set in 1700s Asia: To Answer His Crown Prince's Request. I've been thinking about writing a part II.

8. A rename token! I've finally decided to rename my journal. I'd also love any tips you have on renaming on DW. Do the links in your own posts all get broken, or is there a way to persevere links?

maevedarcy

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PH #121: SMPLive, Roughhouse SMP, Mirai SMP - XYouly, Highcraft (Web Series)

Request 1 by serilly
SMPLive
Characters: cscoop (SMPLive), Traves (SMPLive), Joko (SMPLive), Worldbuilding (SMPLive)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)

I love Joko/Cooper, they have a really fun dynamic that's like "when I like a guy so I have to psychologically torment him about it". I'm always interested in reading about them.
I also just love Travis in general, I think he's a very fun character.
SMPLive's world also has a lot of fun underexplored aspects for worldbuilding both from a metafictional (hits, the wheel, chats and the court system) and fully in-universe (the bread/void/salmon cults, Spawn City's economy, the server cop mechanic) perspective.
Likes: Fish hybrid Cooper, dog hybrid Travis, goober Joko (skin color matches emotions), courtroom drama, worldbuilding, shenanigans, light metafiction
DNW: RPF, explicit sexual content, power dynamics, chatfic, unrequested setting change AUs, superpowers, kidfic, graphic violence

No letter

Request 2 by serilly
Roughhouse SMP
Characters: Pokay (Roughhouse SMP), RoastedJames (Roughhouse SMP), Wuna301 (Roughhouse SMP), Michaelmcchill (Roughhouse SMP)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)

I really really badly want to read Poke/James fic, there's like none!! I think they have a really fun dynamic, they're basically inseparable. I would say they're almost like the same mind in two bodies. They are infesting my brain lately.
I think this is my most wanted out of all my requests. There's absolutely no content for this SMP or these guys in general which makes me really sad.
I really like interpreting James as being like, very emotionally reserved and hiding it under being "the funny guy" and "the problem causer".
Likes: Alien (vaguely Slowpoke-esque) Poke, avian James, trans male James, mutual pining, chaos, avian courtship, the rest of Roughhouse terrorizing Michael, Michael/Luna as secondary pairing, Michael in general (he's really funny)
Other characters from RHSMP very welcomed as supporting characters, i.e. Beef, Dink, Burren, Crumb, etc!
As a heads up, if you include Luna in the fic, Luna uses they/them pronouns now, they used he/him when RHSMP was ongoing.
DNW: RPF, explicit sexual content, power dynamics, chatfic, unrequested setting change AUs, superpowers, kidfic

No letter

Request 3 by serilly
Mirai SMP - XYouly
Characters: Travis (Mirai SMP), Technoblade (Mirai SMP), Joko (Mirai SMP), Cooper (Mirai SMP)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)

I am OBSESSED with the dynamic between Travis and Joko in Mirai SMP. They're very "toxic yaoi". However I'm really not a fan of the possession plot twist so please just disregard that entirely!
I would love to see some relationship study on how their roles sort of shift towards the opposite as the game goes on, with Travis hardening up and using his crazy emotional intelligence to read Joko like a book and Joko struggling to keep up his apathetic, intimidating persona.
Especially with how the underlying guilt Travis has with Cooper's death and his falling out with Techno plays into it. Super fascinating stuff.
I'd also really love to read an AU where they win and get out together with their plan to exploit the bounty on Techno.
The fic can be read on here or on Wattpad, no SMPLive knowledge is needed at all.
DNW: RPF, explicit sexual content, chatfic, unrequested setting change AUs, superpowers, kidfic, Amanda (I know she's canon in Mirai SMP, but I don't like that she is)

No letter

Request 4 by serilly
Highcraft (Web Series)
Characters: wtbarce (Highcraft), traves (Highcraft), JOKO (Highcraft), cscoop (Highcraft)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)

This series is mostly episodic, so you most likely won't need to watch all of it if you've never watched it.
I have a couple different ideas in mind:
- Building off the SMP and "I raised his property value" where Cooper rebuilds Joko's house in the sky could be fun
- I love the modded episodes, especially the more fantasy-based ones like the Aether and the Twilight Forest ones, I'd love to see something based on one of those with worldbuilding and such
- I really love Travis and there's not a lot of good fic about any of his characters, so anything centered on him would be nice. A lot of stuff writes his characters as naive or childish when he's not and it frustrates me because I love how he's incredibly intelligent and can read people like a book despite his shenanigans. He's kind of a high int low wit type character.
Likes: Anthro dog Cooper, tired basemom Cooper or little bastard Cooper with no in between, Joko/Cooper, Travis/Barce, troublemaker Travis, adventure map worldbuilding, mod worldbuilding
DNW: RPF, explicit sexual content, chatfic, unrequested setting change AUs, superpowers, kidfic, graphic violence

No letter

Canon links: Playlist for Roughhouse SMP, partial playlist for Highcraft, link to fic for Mirai SMP

CLAIMED - PH #130: 2020's Men's Tennis RPF, The Bikeriders (2023), Challengers (Movie 2024)

Request 1 by serve_cunt
2020's Men's Tennis RPF
Characters: Jannik Sinner (2020's Men's Tennis RPF), Carlos Alcaraz (2020's Men's Tennis RPF)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags; or it may use exceptions I explain in the form

The sincaraz dynamic has become SO compelling over the last year. They're alone at the top of the rankings, in a world all their own basically. They will probably face each other in most important finals for the forseeable future — each is deeply invested in beating the other. Carlos is clearly SO invested in the meaning and drama of the rivalry, Jannik seems to keep Carlos (and the rest of the world) more at bay... I love fics that really play with that, so whether or not Jannik is ALSO interested in Carlos is up to your discretion.

No letter

Request 2 by serve_cunt
The Bikeriders (2023)
Characters: Benny (The Bikeriders), Johnny (The Bikeriders), Cal (The Bikeriders), Danny Lyon
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)

I thought this movie was fine, but the setting was GREAT. would love a story involving the gang, specifically about loyalty to the detriment of your own happiness and about being Known and Loved Anyway.

No letter

Request 3 by serve_cunt
Challengers (Movie 2024)
Characters: Patrick Zweig (Challengers (Movie 2024)), Art Donaldson (Challengers (Movie 2024))
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)

Would love an outsider POV of this love triangle?? like from Art's trainer or something along those lines.

No letter

CLAIMED - PH #131: Crow Time - Secondlina_Isa (Webcomic), Crypt Custodian (Video Game), Final Fantasy IX, Stray (Video Game), Eerie Indiana, Stay Cozy and Spooky - NemiMakeIt, Haunted Mansion (2023)

Request 1 by spoke
Crow Time - Secondlina_Isa (Webcomic)
Characters: Jellybean Juice (Crow Time), Apple (Crow Time), Candy (Crow Time), Olive (Crow Time)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)

I absolutely love all of Crow Time, but my favorite so far has to be the story of Jellybean Juice and its unlikely adoption by the most caring and optimistic of crow moms. So Optimistic, Sarah. Abby is right to be terrified.
I would love any story at all with this adorable rainbow family of crows, or their sort of adopted auntie? Cornelia. I am especially interested in the kids, since we get to see so little of them, except we know Apple is kind - not because JJ said so, but because she's the one they chose to talk to first. And that whole terrible self-sacrificing bit, they must not have believed they'd really be accepted, once everyone knew. But oh, oh all the bebes piling in trying to save them. ;_;
DNW: Scat, gore, noncon of any sort this year.

Letter:
https://spoke.dreamwidth.org/409030.html

Request 2 by spoke
Crypt Custodian (Video Game)
Characters: Rusty (Crypt Custodian), Pluto (Crypt Custodian), Grizz (Crypt Custodian), Crouton (Crypt Custodian)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)

I do love this little game! It's a bit short, but the characters are so vibrant. And silly. Though Grizz and Rusty have fairly rough backstories. But I'd love to see their further adventures in the afterlife, and if they ever go wandering around the ..space? bit? of the afterlife. Or any of the gang visiting their old homes, because Pluto going home made me cry.
DNW: Scat, gore, noncon of any sort this year.

Letter:
https://spoke.dreamwidth.org/409030.html

Request 3 by spoke
Final Fantasy IX
Characters: Vivi Ornitier
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

I've been feeling very nostalgic about this game lately, and would love any kind of story about Vivi. Including fix-it fic for the huge spoiler, but let's say I tended to level grind while reading a bit excessively back in the day, and spent that time thinking maybe Vivi would grow up into a Waltz.
DNW: Scat, gore, noncon of any sort this year.

Letter:
https://spoke.dreamwidth.org/409030.html

Request 4 by spoke
Stray (Video Game)
Characters: Orange Cat (Stray), B-12 (Stray), Clementine (Stray), Doc (Stray)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)

Okay, but what next? Seriously, what next?! What happens to Clementine in Midtown with its creepy control freak culture, or Doc, inventor of the best weapon ever, or or. Does the cat get back to its clowder even?!
Do the Companions make sure to open up the sewers and destroy every last cell of the abomination the humans left them with. Because they need to.
What about Ant Village?! Because they noticed the world shaking as the roof opened, surely, but.
DNW: Scat, gore, noncon of any sort this year.

Letter:
https://spoke.dreamwidth.org/409030.html

Request 5 by spoke
Eerie Indiana
Characters: Dash X (Eerie Indiana), Marshall Teller, Simon Holmes
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

This series ended way too abruptly, and did nothing to resolve anything whatsoever about Dash. Casefic would be great for this, or alternate reality, or just. Go nuts! Can't get weirder than the show, right? (I mean clearly you could, and if you want to go for it.)
DNW: Scat, gore, noncon of any sort this year.

Letter:
https://spoke.dreamwidth.org/409030.html

Request 6 by spoke
Stay Cozy and Spooky - NemiMakeIt
Characters: Worldbuilding (Stay Cozy and Spooky)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)

I just love this artwork, and would adore a spooky little story about the ghosts and their library and shenanigans.
DNW: Scat, gore, noncon of any sort this year.
Letter:
https://spoke.dreamwidth.org/409030.html

Request 7 by spoke
Haunted Mansion (2023)
Characters: Gabbie (Haunted Mansion), Ben Matthias, Father Kent (Haunted Mansion), Harriet (Haunted Mansion)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)

This movie was awesome, and retroactively made the ride scarier - not sure I'll be able to raise my hand on the 'room for one more' line the next time I'm there. This very messed up little found family is ridiculous, and I'd love anything, from slice of life to new problem ghost showing up - and in that case, how do the residents respond?
DNW: Scat, gore, noncon of any sort this year.
Letter:
https://spoke.dreamwidth.org/409030.html

CLAIMED - PH #132: Heartless - Marissa Meyer, Princess Tutu, Lunar Chronicles - Marissa Meyer, The Halloween Tree - Ray Bradbury, Fire Emblem: Rekka no Ken | Fire Emblem: Blazing Sword, Nevermoor Series - Jessica Townsend

Request 1 by Juno999
Heartless - Marissa Meyer
Characters: Cath | Lady Catherine Pinkerton (Heartless), Jest (Heartless)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

Fix-it Fic, Modern AU, nobody dies everyone lives, missing scenes, Alternate ending, Fluff no angst, domestic fluff
DNW: pregnancy past, present or future, animal violence, cruelty or death, graphic or explicit NSFW, graphic descriptions of violence

Letter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ffIzgsaCOZXy6GP7-2SaVih4QMdmVtWT5T63YWaygMY/edit?usp=sharing

Request 2 by Juno999
Princess Tutu
Characters: Fakir (Princess Tutu), Ahiru | Duck (Princess Tutu)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

Soulmate AU, fairytale AU, fluff, post canon, feelings realization, confessions
DNW: pregnancy past, present or future, animal violence, cruelty or death, graphic or explicit NSFW, graphic descriptions of violence

Letter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ffIzgsaCOZXy6GP7-2SaVih4QMdmVtWT5T63YWaygMY/edit?usp=sharing

Request 3 by Juno999
Lunar Chronicles - Marissa Meyer
Characters: Carswell Thorne, Crescent Moon "Cress" Darnel
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

Optional details: Soulmate AU, post-canon, missing scenes, fluff, domestic fluff
DNW: pregnancy past, present or future, animal violence, cruelty or death, graphic or explicit NSFW, graphic descriptions of violence

Letter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ffIzgsaCOZXy6GP7-2SaVih4QMdmVtWT5T63YWaygMY/edit?usp=sharing

Request 4 by Juno999
The Halloween Tree - Ray Bradbury
Characters: Joe "Pip" Pipkin, Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud, Tom Skelton (Halloween Tree)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)

Post-canon, missing scenes, lore exploration, alternate ending
DNW: pregnancy past, present or future, animal violence, cruelty or death, graphic or explicit NSFW, graphic descriptions of violence

Letter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ffIzgsaCOZXy6GP7-2SaVih4QMdmVtWT5T63YWaygMY/edit?usp=sharing

Request 5 by Juno999
Fire Emblem: Rekka no Ken | Fire Emblem: Blazing Sword
Characters: Matthew (Fire Emblem), Uther (Fire Emblem), Hector (Fire Emblem: Blazing Sword), Eliwood (Fire Emblem: Blazing Sword)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)

Missing scenes, family dynamics, lore exploration, pre-canon, sibling relationships, friendship
DNW: pregnancy past, present or future, animal violence, cruelty or death, graphic or explicit NSFW, graphic descriptions of violence, incest

Letter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ffIzgsaCOZXy6GP7-2SaVih4QMdmVtWT5T63YWaygMY/edit?usp=sharing

Request 6 by Juno999
Nevermoor Series - Jessica Townsend
Characters: Morrigan Crow, Jack Korrapati, Jupiter North
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)

Missing scenes, family dynamics, family fluff, sibling relationships, found family

DNW: pregnancy past, present or future, animal violence, cruelty or death, graphic or explicit NSFW, graphic descriptions of violence, incest
Letter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ffIzgsaCOZXy6GP7-2SaVih4QMdmVtWT5T63YWaygMY/edit?usp=sharing

Request 1 by chronoshift
ฉลาดเกมส์โกง เดอะซีรีส์ | Bad Genius: The Series (TV)
Characters: Lin (Bad Genius: The Series)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags; or it may use exceptions I explain in the form

Likes, dislikes, and additional information in letter.
DNWs: Character death as a central plot, death by suicide (or suicide attempts), terminal illness, sex involving bodily waste or blood, first person POV, discussions of dieting/body image/weight loss or weight gain. And please avoid storylines or characterization focused on asexuality or sexual hangups, such as mismatched sex drives, low/no attraction, or conflict over levels of desire.
Prompts:
1. Anything involving the team of four working together to pull something off. Another cheating plot or a heist(!!), Inception-style theft, etc. Feel free to age the characters up slightly or alter the circumstances that bring them together.
2. Bank and Lin during the period leading up to their GATT-PATT night. How did they interact with each other after everything that happened in Australia? Could Lin see how Bank was too deep into the plan? OR Bank and Lin after Bank gets out of juvie, piecing their relationship back together. I'd love if they continued to correspond after Lin's visit to the detention center.
3. I kind of thought Bank and Lin were perfect for The Social Network kind of relationship and fallout—young geniuses, one becomes too interested in the product or start-up idea and screws the other over.
4. Grace and Lin, literally anything. Sleepovers and practicing lines in the early stages of their friendship, first times, forbidden romance when Grace's parents prevent her from seeing Lin after their arrests, Lin finding herself caught between Grace and Pat.

Letter:
https://staygame.dreamwidth.org/47801.html

Request 2 by chronoshift
โปรเจกต์ เอส เดอะซีรีส์ | Project S The Series (TV)
Characters: Puen (Project S)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

Likes, dislikes, and additional information in letter.
DNWs: Character death as a central plot, death by suicide (or suicide attempts), terminal illness, sex involving bodily waste or blood, first person POV, discussions of dieting/body image/weight loss or weight gain. And please avoid storylines or characterization focused on asexuality or sexual hangups, such as mismatched sex drives, low/no attraction, or conflict over levels of desire.
Prompts:
1. Puen and Singha during their junior year. Singha teaching Puen how to play volleyball, Puen slowly opening up to Singha and learning to rely on him, the core four team members becoming close. I would love some feelings realization if you're into that, and I am fine with the feelings being unrequited in this timeframe.
2. Or Puen and Singha in college. I would love for them to play as rivals like Puen said at the end of the series, but I think it would also be neat to explore them as teammates again and how their time apart and everything went down would affect their working relationship.
Puen and Than. I'd love anything set during their time playing together. The gradual trust! 3. Than wanting to prove himself to Puen! Or anything after—Puen continuing to coach and work with Than to develop his skill, introducing Than to Singha.
4. Volleyball team beach outing featuring Puen/Than. Bonus bed sharing and late night talks.

Letter:
https://staygame.dreamwidth.org/47801.html

Request 3 by chronoshift
顾事与你：值日300天 | The Story About You x Me (Webcomic)
Characters: Gu Ze, Ye Ruchuan
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

Likes, dislikes, and additional information in letter.
DNWs: Character death as a central plot, death by suicide (or suicide attempts), terminal illness, sex involving bodily waste or blood, first person POV, discussions of dieting/body image/weight loss or weight gain. And please avoid storylines or characterization focused on asexuality or sexual hangups, such as mismatched sex drives, low/no attraction, or conflict over levels of desire.
Prompts:
1. I would love a redo of their amusement park date! Gu Ze convincing Ruchuan to get on a roller coaster and holding his hand the whole time, winning prizes at carnival games, haunted houses. Or really I'd be happy with any slice-of-life date day or night.
2. Chapters 82 and 83 had me [eyes emoji]. I want to know what happened after Gu Ze invited Ruchuan in. I'd love some inexperienced, fumbling first times or heavy petting. And sharing a bed after <3
3. Anything set during their before-friendship before-dating period. Trapped together in the archives office! Forced bonding! Tutoring!
4. I love the serious conversations they've had together so please show me more! I'd love something that deals with Gu Ze's abandonment issues and establishes how much they mean to each other.

Letter:
https://staygame.dreamwidth.org/47801.html

Request 4 by chronoshift
มิตรภาพคราบศัตรู | High School Frenemy (TV)
Characters: Saint Thamnithit Nitiroj, Shin Naruebet Ittiwat
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

Likes, dislikes, and additional information in letter.
DNWs: Character death as a central plot, death by suicide (or suicide attempts), terminal illness, sex involving bodily waste or blood, first person POV, discussions of dieting/body image/weight loss or weight gain. And please avoid storylines or characterization focused on asexuality or sexual hangups, such as mismatched sex drives, low/no attraction, or conflict over levels of desire.
Prompts:
1. I spent the entire first half of the series thinking about Saint being willing to do anything for Shin's forgiveness and how for all of Shin's tough posturing, taking him up on that would make him feel so much worse. I'd love for one of those times on the roof where Saint is begging for forgiveness to end with Saint on his knees.
2. I'd love something set pre-breakup. I'm especially interested in thinking about unstated feelings, or feelings that aren't even acknowledged or realized yet. I'm a huge fan of that vibe where all characters really know is that things feel Different with a person. (But I'm also a huge fan of boyish playfulness leading to boners.)
3. Or post-canon feelings realization like oh it turns out I did not mean these multiple declarations of love in a platonic way.

Letter:
https://staygame.dreamwidth.org/47801.html

Request 5 by chronoshift
Heesu In Class 2 (TV)
Characters: Lee Heesu (Heesu in Class), Kim Seungwon (Heesu in Class)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

Likes, dislikes, and additional information in letter.
DNWs: Character death as a central plot, death by suicide (or suicide attempts), terminal illness, sex involving bodily waste or blood, first person POV, discussions of dieting/body image/weight loss or weight gain. And please avoid storylines or characterization focused on asexuality or sexual hangups, such as mismatched sex drives, low/no attraction, or conflict over levels of desire.
Prompts:
1. I loved watching Seungwon's quiet pining and I would take an infinite amount more. Or something from Heesu's pov about his feelings shifting from Chanyoung to Seungwon.
2. I've prompted this for every fandom but first times, any of them. I want to see them navigating those early stages of dating with the same awkward tenderness.
3. What's it like to be in a secret queer relationship when most of your classmates probably don't consider that queer people exist? This could be done with the same level of angst as the series or in a more playful way where they have fun seeing what they can get away with.

Letter:
https://staygame.dreamwidth.org/47801.html

Request 6 by chronoshift
ひだまりが聴こえる | Hidamari ga Kikoeru | I Hear the Sunspot (TV)
Characters: Sugihara Kouhei, Sagawa Taichi
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

Likes, dislikes, and additional information in letter.
DNWs: Character death as a central plot, death by suicide (or suicide attempts), terminal illness, sex involving bodily waste or blood, first person POV, discussions of dieting/body image/weight loss or weight gain. And please avoid storylines or characterization focused on asexuality or sexual hangups, such as mismatched sex drives, low/no attraction, or conflict over levels of desire.
Prompts:
1. The hand touching in episode 8 was one one of the most memorable moments in the show for me and I need a fic where that scene ended in making out.
2. On a related note: first times! I'd love some awkwardness and some of Kouhei's intensity. I can easily imagine that Taichi has never felt desired before and I'd love to see his mind being blown.
3. Post-canon! I'd love to see Taichi continuing to find his purpose in his job and Kouhei working on law school. Any slice-of-life moments like cooking together or Kouhei studying while Taichi prepares materials for work. I would also love to see them doing more of the healthy communication shown in the first half of the series.
Letter:
https://staygame.dreamwidth.org/47801.html

PH #134: True Pretenses - Rose Lerner, Running Close to the Wind - Alexandra Rowland, 将军在下 | Jiang Jun Zai Xia | My Lady General (TV)

Request 1 by whetherwoman
True Pretenses - Rose Lerner
Characters: Ash Cohen, Lydia Reeve
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

I love these grifters in love. My favorite thing about Lydia and Ash is how they both notice the many layers of lies going on, and build on each others' lies without needing to talk about it. Some of my favorite moments are when they both notice how calculating Mary Luff is being and approve of it, or when Ash tries to deflect Lydia's questions by talking about sex and she's both turned on exactly like he planned but also aware that he's deflecting and why. I love how they notice each other, how they're constantly aware of what the other needs and what they're deflecting away from. I love their sex life - how they enjoy PIV sex, but as one of many ways to have sex, how they roleplay or have little competitions. I love how they both love babies and children but are both absolutely certain they do not want bio kids.
I'd love to see them grifting together after the book. Either in Lively St. Lemeston for charity and the greater good, or taking a little vacation together like Ash imagined in some port town, pretending to be other people for a month just because it's fun to lie. If you're interested in writing sex, I'd love to see more of their sex life as they get to know each other better. They're so playful, I can imagine them having so much fun with roleplay, toys, sensation play, or any sort of challenge or competition in bed.
(There's a little more about Ash and Judaism in my letter if you want to explore that!)
Fandom-specific DNW:

Either Ash or Lydia changing their mind about wanting to have kids.

Ash participating in Christian traditions as a primary focus of the fic. Ash casually going to church is fine (and I love how this is handled in canon); focusing the whole fic on how Ash feels while he's in church is not.

General DNWs:

Female characters getting pregnant, wanting to be pregnant, or trying to get pregnant as part of the fic.

Infidelity, lying about a sexual or romantic relationship to a partner, hiding a sexual or romantic relationship from a partner.

Fic focused on Christian holidays.

High school AUs.

Sexual acts involving a character under age 18.

Physical harm or risk of physical harm to characters under age 12.

Noncon - sexual acts that a character is certain they don't want.

Letter:
https://whetherwoman.dreamwidth.org/1652.html

Request 2 by whetherwoman
Running Close to the Wind - Alexandra Rowland
Characters: Teveri az-Haffar
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

Everything about Tev's backstory makes me v i b r a t e, anything you wanted to write about that would be amazing. Or future fic - when Tev becomes legendary and isn't just hungry for fame any more, what's that like, how do they adjust?
More on Tev's relationship with Avra? god they're so fucked up, I love them so much. I love the implication that they've never had good sex - I would read all the fic about people who love each other so much having mediocre-to-bad sex. Does Tev also think they have bad sex or is that just an Avra thing? We know Avra thinks Tev's incandescent, but what drew Tev to Avra and why do they keep coming back? From Tev's perspective, the most annoying man in the world has been blindingly in love with them for fifteen years - how do you even DEAL with that?
I'd also enjoy Tev/Avra/Julian if you want to write that. I would never pass up smut right after the book ends. Julian's perspective on all the weirdness that is Avra/Tev? Does Julian ever help them figure out that third act of sex? I absolutely adore how any two of them interact, and how any two of them see the other one.
General DNWs:

Female or nonbinary characters getting pregnant, wanting to be pregnant, or trying to get pregnant as part of the fic.

Infidelity, lying about a sexual or romantic relationship to a partner, hiding a sexual or romantic relationship from a partner. (Consensual nonmonogamy is welcome. I'm happy to assume canon levels of consent, no need to spell it out.)

Fic focused on Christian holidays.

High school AUs.

Sexual acts involving a character under age 18.

Physical harm or risk of physical harm to characters under age 12.

Noncon - sexual acts that a character is certain they don't want.

Letter:
https://whetherwoman.dreamwidth.org/1652.html

Request 3 by whetherwoman
将军在下 | Jiang Jun Zai Xia | My Lady General (TV)
Characters: Wei Lin (My Lady General), Jiang Juan (My Lady General)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)

I fell into watching this just a few weeks ago and am captivated. I love that Wei Lin is both highly competent and an utter dumbass. I love that she can pick up Jiang Juan in a princess carry. I love how Jiang Juan falls absolutely ass over teakettle for her, and how he supports and bolsters her weaknesses without that ever making him think any less of her.
Sexy prompts: femdom Wei Lin obviously. I love that Jiang Juan clearly knows what he's asking for and Wei Lin clearly doesn't - experienced sub/inexperienced dom is one of my all time favorite dynamics. I'd love to see how their canon dynamic where Jiang Juan goads and guides her but makes sure she still has the upper hand shows up in sex. I think it's hilarious that she's made it this long in the military without understanding innuendo in the least, and can only imagine how carefully Jiang Juan would have to explain the mechanics of sex and pleasure to her. I'm sure she'd catch on quickly though!
I'd also enjoy Wei Lin/Jiang Juan/Prince Yue - I love the squabbling between Jiang Juan and Prince Yue and I'm pretty sure Jiang Juan blatantly came on to him??
Non sexy prompts: swordfighting! What does sparring together look like when Jiang Juan isn't holding back? Or outsider POV of their relationship - what shenanigans might Jiang Qiqi and Li Qi get up to while trying to support and/or prevent Wei Lin and Jiang Juan's shenanigans?
I marked this as "must feature one or more" of the character tags - if you'd like to focus on Wei Lin or Jiang Juan and exclude the other, that's great! I'd love to read backstory or character studies for either of them, or their relationships with their respective right hand men.
General DNWs:

Female characters getting pregnant, wanting to be pregnant, or trying to get pregnant as part of the fic. (Epilogue-era references to Wei Lin previously being pregnant is okay, as is kidfic, but I'd like the focus to not be on pregnancy.)

Infidelity, lying about a sexual or romantic relationship to a partner, hiding a sexual or romantic relationship from a partner. (Polyamory and consensual nonmonogamy involving Prince Yue is fine, as long as no one's doing it without the other's agreement.)

Fic focused on Christian holidays.

High school AUs.

Sexual acts involving a character under age 18.

Physical harm or risk of physical harm to characters under age 12.

Noncon - sexual acts that a character is certain they don't want.

Letter:
https://whetherwoman.dreamwidth.org/1652.html

Canon promo post: Running Close to the Wind

CLAIMED - PH #135: Killjoys (TV), Warrior (TV 2019), Seven Kingdoms: The Princess Problem (Visual Novel), Plastic Trick (Visual Novel), 不恋爱就完蛋了 | Love Curse: Find Your Soulmate (Visual Novel), Miss Sherlock (TV), ReGenesis (TV 2004), Mean Girls (2004)

Request 1 by YOLO1882
Killjoys (TV)
Characters: Delle Seyah Kendry, Aneela (Killjoys)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

DNW:
Incest
* Non-con/sexual assault
* Extreme BDSM
* Some sexual kinks(please tell admins to contact me with questions about a specific kink)
* Gore
* Animal abuse
* Child abuse
* Genderbending
* Furries
Other Preferred Characters: Everyone else is welcome!
Preferred Relationships:
* F/F
* General
* Aneela/Kendry
* Aneela/Kendry/Dutch
* Aneela/Kendry&Jaq
* Aneela&Dutch

Optional Prompts:
1)Post-canon, an assassination attempt on Kendry and Aneela. You come at the Queens, you best not miss!
2)Missing scene in season 3, the Hullen abducting Kendry and Aneela’s first impression of her.
3)Fake Dating/Modern AU
*Will accept Treats!

Greetings, my anonymous Yuletide writer! I’m very excited for the story you’re writing for me! Thanks in advance for all the blood, sweat, and tears that you’ll sacrifice! In case you get stuck, here are some extra information to help you!
I love fluffy and romantic fanfiction! I love reading about my favorite characters being happy and living their best lives. Conversely, I also enjoy drama and heartbreaking angst, preferably with some comfort. I love reading fanfiction that provides deeper insight into a fictional world, or character. I also like some types of AUs.
Killjoys is one of my favorite tv shows! In case you’re not familiar, it’s about a trio of bounty hunters in space. But that’s just scratching the surface! Diverse cast of interesting characters! Complicated relationships and found family! Hope for redemption and breaking cycles of trauma! Killjoys has a perfect balance of drama, humor, and heart!
So many great characters in this show! Delle Seyah Kendry and Aneela are definitely my favorites! They’re quite controversial, starting as villains who become almost anti-heroes. I just have a thing for hot, morally complex women. Sue me! Their romantic relationship, and interactions with other characters were amazing! Their growth throughout five seasons was amazing!

No letter

Request 2 by YOLO1882
Warrior (TV 2019)
Characters: Ah Toy, Nellie Davenport, Lai (Warrior TV 2019)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

DNW:
*Incest
* Non-con/sexual assault
* Extreme BDSM
* Some sexual kinks(please tell admins to contact me with questions about a specific kink)
* Gore
* Animal abuse
* Child abuse
* Genderbending
* Furries
Preferred Relationships:
* F/F
* General
* Ah Toy/Nellie
* Ah Toy/Nellie&Lai
Optional Prompts:
1)Lai has a secret crush. Her two moms are determined to embarrass her to death.
2)Nellie’s POV after the brothel attack, and reuniting with Ah Toy in season 2.
3)Fantasy AU-Cynical goth witch and sunshine cottagecore witch are in love.
*Will accept Treats!

No letter

Request 3 by YOLO1882
Seven Kingdoms: The Princess Problem (Visual Novel)
Characters: Gisette (Seven Kingdoms), Sayra (Seven Kingdoms)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

DNW:
*Incest
* Non-con/sexual assault
* Extreme BDSM
* Some sexual kinks(please tell admins to contact me with questions about a specific kink)
* Gore
* Animal abuse
* Child abuse
* Genderbending
* Furries

Optional Prompts:
I'm just a big sucker for dark, toxic, complicated femslash, and Sayra/Gisette is right up that alley! It's also highly amusing for me to imagine Gisette's frustration while pining (which NEVER happens to her) for someone who's completely immune to her *charms*. However, I do understand other people's reservations about anything romantic between them (love Gissy but yeah Sayra deserves better). So I'll happily accept any interpretation of a relationship between them, which would be really fascinating no matter what.
*Will accept Treats!

Greetings, my anonymous Yuletide writer! I’m very excited for the story you’re writing for me! Thanks in advance for all the blood, sweat, and tears that you’ll sacrifice! In case you get stuck, here are some extra information to help you!
I love fluffy and romantic fanfiction! I love reading about my favorite characters being happy and living their best lives. Conversely, I also enjoy drama and heartbreaking angst, preferably with some comfort. I love reading fanfiction that provides deeper insight into a fictional world, or character. I also like some types of AUs.
Seven Kingdoms the Princess Problem is an otome visual novel game for PC. Seven kingdoms are on the brink of war after 100 years of peace. Every seven years they send delegates to a secluded island for a summit. This game is great because you can create your own character. Your character can have different backgrounds that gives unique skills and advantages. There’s a diverse cast of characters, and fascinating fictional world. Every choice you make can affect the story, leading to different endings.
So many great characters in this game, including SIX female love interests! As a wlw who enjoy visual novels, this literally blows my mind! Princess Gisette is my favorite;cold hearted, manipulative, ambitious. She can be very charming and romantic, despite an assassination attempt via horse. My other favorite is Sayra, who sadly is not a LI. The antithesis of Gisette, noble and ethical. Unraveling her backstory was very satisfying.

No letter

Request 4 by YOLO1882
Plastic Trick (Visual Novel)
Characters: Velvet (Plastic Trick), Serena (Plastic Trick)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

DNW:
*Incest
* Non-con/sexual assault
* Extreme BDSM
* Some sexual kinks(please tell admins to contact me with questions about a specific kink)
* Gore
* Animal abuse
* Child abuse
* Genderbending
* Furries
Greetings, my anonymous Yuletide writer!
I played Plastic Trick a few months ago and totally fell in love with Serena/Velvet! The game is super fun and cute, with many curveballs that I did not expect! So I'll be happy with anything as long as our girls are in love and living their best lives! :)
*Will accept treats*

No letter

Request 5 by YOLO1882
不恋爱就完蛋了 | Love Curse: Find Your Soulmate (Visual Novel)
Characters: Wen Jiran | Iris
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

DNW:
*Incest
* Non-con/sexual assault
* Extreme BDSM
* Some sexual kinks(please tell admins to contact me with questions about a specific kink)
* Gore
* Animal abuse
* Child abuse
* Genderbending
* Furries
Greetings, my anonymous Yuletide writer!
I played this game a few months ago and absolutely loved it! It was fascinating how each character had their own strengths and flaws that lead to different outcomes in the story! I love all the characters, but especially Iris! I don't have any specific requests for this, but anything with MC and Iris's relationship would be great! Feel free to include any other characters! :)
*Will accept treats*

No letter

Request 6 by YOLO1882
Miss Sherlock (TV)
Characters: Sherlock | Futaba Sara Shelly (Miss Sherlock), Tachibana Wato (Miss Sherlock)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

DNW:
*Incest
* Non-con/sexual assault
* Extreme BDSM
* Some sexual kinks(please tell admins to contact me with questions about a specific kink)
* Gore
* Animal abuse
* Child abuse
* Genderbending
* Furries
Preferred Relationships:
* F/F
* General
* Shelly/Wato
* Shelly&Wato
Optional Prompts:
1)First kiss-after a whole lot of denial and teasing.
2)Undercover seduction of a suspect and jealousy.
3)Talking about their pasts, wondering about their futures.
*Will accept Treats!
No letter

Request 7 by YOLO1882
ReGenesis (TV 2004)
Characters: Mayko Tran
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

DNW:
*Incest
* Non-con/sexual assault
* Extreme BDSM
* Some sexual kinks(please tell admins to contact me with questions about a specific kink)
* Gore
* Animal abuse
* Child abuse
* Genderbending
* Furries
Optional Prompts:
1) I can't remember the exact episode, but there's a scene where Jill and Mayko talked about going out on the town. I've always wondered how that would turn out. Could be femslash or friendship.
2) Nothing else comes to mind, so I'll be happy with whatever! :)
*Will accept treats!*
No letter

Request 8 by YOLO1882
Mean Girls (2004)
Characters: Any
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)

DNW:
*Incest
* Non-con/sexual assault
* Extreme BDSM
* Some sexual kinks(please tell admins to contact me with questions about a specific kink)
* Gore
* Animal abuse
* Child abuse
* Genderbending
* Furries
Honestly, I'll be happy with whatever! :)
*Will accept treats!*
No letter

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There's a Cozy Fantasy Book Blast happening, and I picked up Good Neighbours by Stephanie Burgis, and Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox by Forthright. Speaking of cozy, I had a conversation on the FaRo discord about project-hopping, because while I know I'll return to angsty paranormal romance in future projects and am committed to writing Book Two of Bloodhunt Academy right now, I need to have a cozy fantasy writing project ongoing alongside. The cozy dragon romantasy is what I'm eyeing right now. While they're two different vibes, I'm going to keep them on the same pen name (I looked at my collection of book ideas and realised I'm not a writer who can come up with similar things for long in the first place).
( We've been menstruating so many centuries, and yet. )
How does one go through life WITHOUT feminine rage? Given everything?

Current Mood: frustrated

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I hope everyone is doing well. I am going through a mental health breakdown. The last few years battling cancer took its toll. But, I am almost 2 years into remission and I have some wonderful caregivers helping me through this rough patch. So grateful for this community because it gives me a chance to look at everyone's lists to see if there are any wishes that I can grant (which is pretty uplifting right now.) Here's mine:

Gifts for everyone:

Battling Cancer has taught me two things that I really want to pass on.

1. Your time is more valuable than money. Not everyone will be worth your time. For those that are, please tell them how much you care about them and how much they mean to you. Tell them often. Go on that outing, take that picture, call that friend. Anything can and does happen. You never want to regret time lost and you never want them to suffer with your loss.

2. Work on your baggage. Unpack that stuff. A lot of it was hand-me-downs anyway. You down need to carry all that stuff that just weighs you down and makes life harder. Find a therapist, a shadow work book, a faith leader - someone to help you dissect your mental junk drawer and put things in a perspective that heals you. Don’t wait…deal with your baggage so that you can live better now instead of later.

My wishes:

3. Movie, series, or documentary recommendations - I'm way behind the curve, so if you have seen something good that you recommend, let me know. I have full access to a library and I am not afraid to use it. Any genre - I also have access to Netflix, Disney, Hulu, HBO/Max, and many free services like YouTube.

4. Enamel pins - I collect and wear enamel pins - they can be any kind/theme.

5. Whimsical care package - My aesthetic is a combination of goblin/gremlincore, dark fairy/cottagecore, and witchcore. I don’t have any major food allergies or sensitivities. I love nature and nature colors. I believe in fairies, elementals, and forest spirits. But overall, I am a big child so I’m pretty easy to please. I am autistic, so no clothing, lotions, cosmetics, or overpowering smells.

6. Tarot/oracle decks - I collect and read these for myself. I will absolutely take a used, well kept deck.

7. Resources - I am deconstructing from internalized racism, patriarchy, ableism, etc. - I welcome books, sites, Ted talks, or any other resources you may have that would help me on my journey. I am here to listen, learn, and appreciate.

8. Recommendations for books by or about marginalized voices: POC, Native, LGBTQIA, Disabled, etc. Genre doesn't matter, I read everything. This is a princely gift!

9. Music recommendations - Hit me with your latest earworm, favorite band or artist, or song that hits you in the feels. Bonus for a themed playlist (I am on Spotify).

10. Cat food - My boy’s favorite flavors are Fancy Feast Pate tender chicken and liver,; Fancy Feast cod, sol, and shrimp feast; and the delectables chicken and vegetable push up. My boys are Bodhi (16), Wilbur (14), Henry (10), and Jasper (6) and they are all such great cats.

NOTE: I am absolutely ok with hand-me-downs, thrifted, and used items.

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A Bloomberg News article discussing how sports acquisition will be the big driver to streaming services listed the biggest months for signups during 2025 to Apple+. The top 4 were all connected to MLB games leading with Dodgers vs. Yankees (May) 722K. The top series program was 'The Morning Show' with 524K. Slow Horses didn't make the Top 10 list, but then the data stopped in September, and its new season premiere was in October.

It's clear that Slow Horses is hugely popular as a streaming show. But apparently Morning Show is as well but isn't discussed nearly as much. Its writing is also very strong, it has a large cast, and some big names in the mix. Having just seen its 4th season, I can say it is also not slowing down in any way. If anything, the personal stakes for all the characters just keep going up.

To me, the most riveting episode was 4.8 The Parent Trap. The juxtaposition of Alex and Cory's polar opposites in parenting certainly made suggestions about how and why they turned out as they did, but it also connected to how the finale resolved the season. ( Spoilers )

vriddy

Community Thursday challenge: every Thursday, try to make an effort to engage with a community on Dreamwidth, whether that's posting, commenting, promoting, etc.

Over the last week...

Posted & commented on bnha_fans.

Commented on little_details.

Commented on endings.

Commented on goals_on_dw.

Signal boosts:

moodthemeinayear is chugging along, and now has free points to offer for folks who complete part of a mood theme for Dreamwidth :D Even more motivation to learn!! Haha. See this post for more information.
Via dray, a new comm focusing on original characters is starting over at ocrealm, if you have characters you'd like to chat about!
Via shipperslist, there's a new comm to enthuse about any kind of audio-based narrative entertainment, see voiceinmyear!

Current Mood: exhausted

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Letifer by TD Cloud was amazing! A human cop and a vampire enforcer secretly team up to investigate serial killings.

If you love Vampire: the Masquerade and Kindred: the Embraced, you're in for a treat! There's a variety of vampire clans, each with their own specificities, and a bit of a noir vibe. The plot also has some interesting layers.

There's major m/m, as well as a lesbian side character.

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I made it! Yay! Chanter here, ducking in the door in a shower of newly-fallen snow. Whee!

For a little info about yours truly, I'm a queer, neurodiverse nerdlady living in the U.S. northern Midwest, and this is my... fifth? something like that time participating in this comm. Anyway, here's a handful of wishes. None of them need to cost anything monetarily, though a little time might be involved, especially in 4.

1: If anyone is inclined to have a sniff at my AO3, it's

Chanter and kudos and comments are love. :)

2: I seem to link to these every year, but I'm in the habit of playing Freekibble trivia daily. NO sign-up whatsoever necessary, just playing trivia and clicking a button or two for good causes.

3, which dovetails neatly with 2: A DW pal linked me to Arab.org and its handful of click-to-give contribution options, and now I'm in that habit too. Again, no sign-up necessary, just clicking buttons for worthy causes.

4: At one point, someone made me an icon of Back To The Future's Emmett and Clara (I ship them ever so much, ahem) but before I could snag it, the connected comment went... kerboom, never to return. No idea what happened there, but yes, I'd love an Emmett/Clara icon, if anyone's willing. And just so it's out there, I'd really prefer if it weren't furious!Clara and dismayed!Emmett from one particular scene; if you know, you know.

5: Utter frivolousness at this end. If anyone knows of a Stateside source of orange marmalade made to EU standards i.e. properly bitter citrus and not full of a ton of sugar like most of what we get over here, please do clue me in? I wasn't able to bring any home from Ireland when I was over there visiting in 2024, more's the pity. I know this might be iffy to get hold of, considering Stateside tariffs etc, but I figure it's worth a try.

6: This might sound silly, and I absolutely do not mean it to be creepy, but those with pets who appreciate petting, scritches, snuggles etc, please pass some love along? I have no friendly furry creature at the moment (I need to find a local shelter and start volunteering to pet cats again, and I miss my lovebug of a Labrador dearly) so critter happiness by proxy is the best I've got.

7: This is niche, but I would love to find other fans of oldtime radio shows! I know I'm far from the only one out there. If so inclined, come squee at me about your favorite Shadow, or your preferred Johnny Dollar, or how Candy Matson absolutely did not give up her career after - *coughs!* ahem! series's end spoilers! or how fantastic the adventures of Betty Lewis, freelance insurance investigator would be, or just what happened to Janice Corey after a specific Suspense two-parter ended, or... Anyway, fellow folks fond of the golden age of radio, please feel free to drop me a line.

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Milk Run by Nathan Lowell

Adventures in space!

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Hi, I'm Meep (e/em)! I've been around since ye olde

holiday_wishes days.

I live in Tokyo and in Japan, they say your 37th year is bad luck for women* and wow, they're not wrong! It's been a doozy and I've got 21 days to go. *There are only two options for this tradition…

Things That Are Free

Icons of my dolls

doll photos are all on Flickr

Icons of me

gallery of icons I've commissioned over the years

Help designing a fursona

sketched out an idea

Things That Cost Money

Paid Flickr account

Dreamwidth points

Anything off my Etsy wish list

Big Dream
I couldn't afford these dolls when they were available to buy and now they're almost impossible to find. I'm not asking for one for free (but I also wouldn't say "no"!) but if you have one for sale, please send me a message!

Cerberus Project Delf Elf Shiwoo
Cerberus Project Delf Shiwoo
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Volks YoSD Rengemaru

I'm not picky about color (beauty white, fresh/normal) or condition (damage, yellowing, mods, etc) but it should go without saying but I'm not interested in recasts.

I checked both North America and Asia for my region tags because I live in Japan but I have a mailing address in the U.S.

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Just Create - Ice Edition

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PHs #121 & #130-135 [now just 121, 134!]

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I'm not ridiculously late this year! Whew!

Milk Run

happy Lord of the Rings movie season to all who celebrate

Mood Theme in a Year Returns!

(Harry Potter) Black Brothers Fest: Claiming (and Prompting) Open!

METAL GEAR SOLID EXCHANGE - MGSX - NOMINATIONS OPEN

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