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worthwhile) wrote2012-10-25 01:49 am
worthwhile) wrote2012-10-25 01:49 am
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Dear Ladystuck;
dem other ladystuck letters
Dear Ladystuck Participant,
Hello and nice to meet you and thank you! Without knowing you at all, I nevertheless feel confident in labeling you a Really Cool Person With Wonderful Taste!
Unfortunately, I'm not sure what's actually brought you here, because you've pulled the prompts of someone with exceptionally cheesy taste. (Will you just look at those AUs? /recoils in horror.
It's not even Halloween yet.
Horror.)
No, but I love them. And you, should you also accept my internet love!
That's probably the first thing I should make note of, come to think of it: I like both canon and settings and AUs of all kinds (so yes, Humanstuck is a-ok with me). I really, really love characters, relationships, and figuring out how different people get on and fit with each other. How these relationships are explored or the tone in which said exploration takes is a really exciting process and can be almost anything! While I am a fan of humor, wit, and sarcasm, I'm not particularly into the affectionately labeled “crack!” media, but I love fluff and the deepest of navel gazing both. Go on. Gaze into those navels. Or don't.
What we should all take away from this is that I am really easy to please. And exceptionally verbose.
I tried to be specific as possible without limiting my prompts too much, while keeping art and fic in mind, so I can't think of much to add to them besides that any hypothetical 'maybes' or whatever I inserted in there should by no means be taken as absolutes, just general brainstorming. Take everything I have said at the basest value possible and have fun with whatever aspect of the prompt you want to! You'll also notice I tried to select a wide range of ladies and situations! That's because I love lots of ladies. So many of them. I'm leaving the prompts and any blurby stuff about them at the end of the letter – feel free to skip down there or keep reading for the kissing stuff.
As far as the kissing and stuff goes, I am fine with the makouts, the sex, the almost-sex, the complete lack of sex entirely, the hand-holding, the fade to black, the everything – but I am not here for the dubcon and super entirely 100% not here for thenoncon, please. This is virtually the only real big 'no' I have here. (Sex under the influence, however, is fine as long as both partners are conscious, responsive, aware, etc.) I generally like it when characters are aged-up, but it isn't necessary especially if context/plot takes you somewhere else. I'm neutral about xeno stuff in general. I'd rather stay away from medical kink and bathroom play, though I can see neither really wedging into my prompts.
I don't mind problematic aspects of relationships and interactions, as long as they are not idealized. I actually DO like jealousy/possessiveness as part of a relationship arc, I just ALSO like to see it done respectfully with consideration for the problems and harm it can cause. Co-dependence, too, wow, I'm weak in the knees, but the same applies.
I have virtually no preferred headcanon with regards to character appearances! Again, just as long as every representation is respectful.
Thank you again for participating and creating! You are rad and the chief purpose of this letter is to tell you just how rad you are! This is my first Ladystuck and my first fandom exchange, and I am really looking forward to your work and finally meeting you!
- estuary (shay)
PROMPT STUFF
1. Jane/Roxy (The College AU)
I have to do it. I have to ask for the college AU. My _guiltiest_ pleasure. Maybe a roommate scenario? Or perhaps Jane takes up an RA position or works at the library and there's that pesky Roxy always coming her way? I would especially love (in a bit of deviation from the usual trope) a more serious approach to young adulthood and self-responsibility, focusing on consequences or personal transformation that comes along with aforementioned mischief. And, of course, silly young women having to deal with growing up (it's hard and nobody understands) and their evolving relationships. Sometimes a normal life is Really Significant, even if it doesn't involve playing a game that can mess you up forever. Any other characters are welcome to tag along for the ride, given just how open the prompt is! If other pairings wiggle their way in, please no Karkat/Terezei/Dave or Vriska/Tavros.
I have nothing to add to this except I never thought I'd be that person who thinks school AUs are as awesome as sliced bread. BUT I'M THAT PERSON. IT IS ME.
No, wait! There is one thing. If you're filling with writing or a sequential comic, I would vastly prefer this to either be an established relationship fic or a getting-together fic that DIDN'T follow a coming out narrative.
2. Rose & Mom
Mom and Rose seem to have (had) a difficult and complicated relationship. I don't think it was ever easy for either of them, but I do believe there was a lot of love there, passive aggressive displays of ironic familial affection aside. I would love to see this small family examined, either within the context of a single memory (a holiday? Something else from Rose's childhood?) or a longer series of separate occasions during their time together. Either an elusive uncharacteristically fluffy scenario or something sadder and more desperate would be welcome! It could go any way. No incest for this prompt, please.
Moms and daughters, y'all. Lonely single mothers.
3. Meenah & Aranea
I have a huge tyrian problem, and Meenah is so amazingly interesting to me. I think there are a lot of little nuances to her personality tucked somewhere underneath her rough, finny edges. Hiding in her mooncastle all the time, hitting god tier but refusing to wear the outfit because it looked dorky or whatever (yeah, okay, Meenah) – I guess it's that idea of uncertainty beneath all of her bravado that I really like. I'd bark like a happy seal if Meenah is given a responsibility or put into a situation that rips her out of her comfort zone, mundane or otherwise. I also find all of her interactions with Aranea to be precious as hell, so a piece featuring them interacting or working together in a dynamic way would be aces. I didn't check a relationship because I would take this prompt any way it happened to be served, but if you want to include shipping, that's also awesome! (In that case, I do really enjoy Meenah♥Aranea.)
Oh, I actually have things to say about this one! I would definitely like the focus to stay on the two ladies requested. If the other Berforus trolls could stay in the backseat for this adventure that would be great!
4. Parcel Mistress/Peregrine Mendicant/Prospitian Monarch
PM PM PM PM. If I could feasibly get away with saying, “Just give me PM and I'll be happy,” I would probably try to do that. In the interest of providing specifics so as to not be a total butt: I am fascinated with the idea of her actually having to face being a ruler. Handling proper carapacian court etiquette, handing out justice as only a former parcel mistress can...anything you can think of! I want to see just what kind of monarch she can be if given the chance. I'm down with every permutation of carapaces, I think, but would really like it if the central focus of a piece like this WASN'T romance.
Okay but seriously anything PM.
5. Vriska/Kanaya
I'd really like to see Vriska and Kanaya in an consensual, mutually established, SOMETHING relationship that is driving straight down the tracks to Doomedsville and everyone knows it. Even though other prompts of mine are more generically embarrassing, this one is really my guiltiest. It's such an incredibly toxic friendship-relationship-whatever, and I would love to see something that portrays it as dangerous and uncomfortable as it really is, with everyone aware of it. Quadrant confusion, Kanaya “meddling” (or just trying to help), Vriska taking advantage of situations where she has the upper hand – all of these things could and do add up to a volatile situation. I'm fine with emotional games, but please no physical abuse or non/dub-con (including via manipul8).
In case, at any point, the previous pleasant requests had you believing that I wasn't a horrible person. I got really self-deprecating when I was writing this prompt, which I apologize for, but all my tongue-and-cheek self-slagging aside, this is a scenario I REALLY LIKE. Portraits of people right before an inevitable crash are extremely compelling for me. I don't like to talk about universality because it's not really a thing, but I do find something really accessible in relationships that sour even in the face of effort and the resulting pain that people can go through. Go as deep and dark as you see fit.
Dear Ladystuck Participant,
Hello and nice to meet you and thank you! Without knowing you at all, I nevertheless feel confident in labeling you a Really Cool Person With Wonderful Taste!
Unfortunately, I'm not sure what's actually brought you here, because you've pulled the prompts of someone with exceptionally cheesy taste. (Will you just look at those AUs? /recoils in horror.
It's not even Halloween yet.
Horror.)
No, but I love them. And you, should you also accept my internet love!
That's probably the first thing I should make note of, come to think of it: I like both canon and settings and AUs of all kinds (so yes, Humanstuck is a-ok with me). I really, really love characters, relationships, and figuring out how different people get on and fit with each other. How these relationships are explored or the tone in which said exploration takes is a really exciting process and can be almost anything! While I am a fan of humor, wit, and sarcasm, I'm not particularly into the affectionately labeled “crack!” media, but I love fluff and the deepest of navel gazing both. Go on. Gaze into those navels. Or don't.
What we should all take away from this is that I am really easy to please. And exceptionally verbose.
I tried to be specific as possible without limiting my prompts too much, while keeping art and fic in mind, so I can't think of much to add to them besides that any hypothetical 'maybes' or whatever I inserted in there should by no means be taken as absolutes, just general brainstorming. Take everything I have said at the basest value possible and have fun with whatever aspect of the prompt you want to! You'll also notice I tried to select a wide range of ladies and situations! That's because I love lots of ladies. So many of them. I'm leaving the prompts and any blurby stuff about them at the end of the letter – feel free to skip down there or keep reading for the kissing stuff.
As far as the kissing and stuff goes, I am fine with the makouts, the sex, the almost-sex, the complete lack of sex entirely, the hand-holding, the fade to black, the everything – but I am not here for the dubcon and super entirely 100% not here for thenoncon, please. This is virtually the only real big 'no' I have here. (Sex under the influence, however, is fine as long as both partners are conscious, responsive, aware, etc.) I generally like it when characters are aged-up, but it isn't necessary especially if context/plot takes you somewhere else. I'm neutral about xeno stuff in general. I'd rather stay away from medical kink and bathroom play, though I can see neither really wedging into my prompts.
I don't mind problematic aspects of relationships and interactions, as long as they are not idealized. I actually DO like jealousy/possessiveness as part of a relationship arc, I just ALSO like to see it done respectfully with consideration for the problems and harm it can cause. Co-dependence, too, wow, I'm weak in the knees, but the same applies.
I have virtually no preferred headcanon with regards to character appearances! Again, just as long as every representation is respectful.
Thank you again for participating and creating! You are rad and the chief purpose of this letter is to tell you just how rad you are! This is my first Ladystuck and my first fandom exchange, and I am really looking forward to your work and finally meeting you!
- estuary (shay)
PROMPT STUFF
1. Jane/Roxy (The College AU)
I have to do it. I have to ask for the college AU. My _guiltiest_ pleasure. Maybe a roommate scenario? Or perhaps Jane takes up an RA position or works at the library and there's that pesky Roxy always coming her way? I would especially love (in a bit of deviation from the usual trope) a more serious approach to young adulthood and self-responsibility, focusing on consequences or personal transformation that comes along with aforementioned mischief. And, of course, silly young women having to deal with growing up (it's hard and nobody understands) and their evolving relationships. Sometimes a normal life is Really Significant, even if it doesn't involve playing a game that can mess you up forever. Any other characters are welcome to tag along for the ride, given just how open the prompt is! If other pairings wiggle their way in, please no Karkat/Terezei/Dave or Vriska/Tavros.
I have nothing to add to this except I never thought I'd be that person who thinks school AUs are as awesome as sliced bread. BUT I'M THAT PERSON. IT IS ME.
No, wait! There is one thing. If you're filling with writing or a sequential comic, I would vastly prefer this to either be an established relationship fic or a getting-together fic that DIDN'T follow a coming out narrative.
2. Rose & Mom
Mom and Rose seem to have (had) a difficult and complicated relationship. I don't think it was ever easy for either of them, but I do believe there was a lot of love there, passive aggressive displays of ironic familial affection aside. I would love to see this small family examined, either within the context of a single memory (a holiday? Something else from Rose's childhood?) or a longer series of separate occasions during their time together. Either an elusive uncharacteristically fluffy scenario or something sadder and more desperate would be welcome! It could go any way. No incest for this prompt, please.
Moms and daughters, y'all. Lonely single mothers.
3. Meenah & Aranea
I have a huge tyrian problem, and Meenah is so amazingly interesting to me. I think there are a lot of little nuances to her personality tucked somewhere underneath her rough, finny edges. Hiding in her mooncastle all the time, hitting god tier but refusing to wear the outfit because it looked dorky or whatever (yeah, okay, Meenah) – I guess it's that idea of uncertainty beneath all of her bravado that I really like. I'd bark like a happy seal if Meenah is given a responsibility or put into a situation that rips her out of her comfort zone, mundane or otherwise. I also find all of her interactions with Aranea to be precious as hell, so a piece featuring them interacting or working together in a dynamic way would be aces. I didn't check a relationship because I would take this prompt any way it happened to be served, but if you want to include shipping, that's also awesome! (In that case, I do really enjoy Meenah♥Aranea.)
Oh, I actually have things to say about this one! I would definitely like the focus to stay on the two ladies requested. If the other Berforus trolls could stay in the backseat for this adventure that would be great!
4. Parcel Mistress/Peregrine Mendicant/Prospitian Monarch
PM PM PM PM. If I could feasibly get away with saying, “Just give me PM and I'll be happy,” I would probably try to do that. In the interest of providing specifics so as to not be a total butt: I am fascinated with the idea of her actually having to face being a ruler. Handling proper carapacian court etiquette, handing out justice as only a former parcel mistress can...anything you can think of! I want to see just what kind of monarch she can be if given the chance. I'm down with every permutation of carapaces, I think, but would really like it if the central focus of a piece like this WASN'T romance.
Okay but seriously anything PM.
5. Vriska/Kanaya
I'd really like to see Vriska and Kanaya in an consensual, mutually established, SOMETHING relationship that is driving straight down the tracks to Doomedsville and everyone knows it. Even though other prompts of mine are more generically embarrassing, this one is really my guiltiest. It's such an incredibly toxic friendship-relationship-whatever, and I would love to see something that portrays it as dangerous and uncomfortable as it really is, with everyone aware of it. Quadrant confusion, Kanaya “meddling” (or just trying to help), Vriska taking advantage of situations where she has the upper hand – all of these things could and do add up to a volatile situation. I'm fine with emotional games, but please no physical abuse or non/dub-con (including via manipul8).
In case, at any point, the previous pleasant requests had you believing that I wasn't a horrible person. I got really self-deprecating when I was writing this prompt, which I apologize for, but all my tongue-and-cheek self-slagging aside, this is a scenario I REALLY LIKE. Portraits of people right before an inevitable crash are extremely compelling for me. I don't like to talk about universality because it's not really a thing, but I do find something really accessible in relationships that sour even in the face of effort and the resulting pain that people can go through. Go as deep and dark as you see fit.