Measured Words

Hello Creators!

I thought what with the way exchanges have been going lately, with the autoapp providing signup details and such, and the fact that I don't always have time these days to write detailed letters, that it would be a good idea to create a letter that discusses some of the general things I enjoy in exchange fanworks. So this is that - it will probably get revised over time. It might not always be perfectly applicable to every exchange, but hopefully it will still be helpful, and I'll revise as I think of useful stuff.

Starting with what's been my letter boilerplate more or less, for a while:

Generally speaking, I like fanworks that tell me a little bit more about the characters or the world they live in. I am a historian and an anthropology person, so I love to understand how things came to be - I like to ask questions. Sometimes canon gives you little crumbs to follow and you can play connect the dots and fill in the missing picture. Sometimes it doesn't, and it can be fun to take what is known about the canon world and invent whole cloth an explanation that fits those rules. Even canons that are very tight often leave questions hanging about their details, like 'hang on, who is making all these magical weapons' or 'who exactly is paying for this millennia old conflict?' I'm happy to have an exploration of a question that doesn't have a clear resolution.

For any of the ship requests, I'm really interested in the dynamics of relationships - what people are bringing to the table, what do they want to get, what do they want to give, and what happens where the needs and desires of two individuals meet. Do they compliment or conflict? Do they build up or tear down? How do they resolve? I think there are lots of ways of getting at these questions as well, from throwing them into wacky hijinks to see how they execute (or not) a particular caper, to throwing them in bed and seeing what they want when they're there. So, I'm not necessarily looking for any kind of introspection in a story, I just want to know a little more about what makes these people work (or not) as a unit. I know there are some really talented artists out there, as well as writers, and I'm interested to see how these can be conveyed visually as well as textually.

I like stories with plot - with adventure, intrigue, and wacky hijinks/crack. I also like stories that are more focused on character exploration – I don't need action if I have interesting introspection. I like both insider and outsider PoV stuff, and I feel like it is perfectly legit to write a story about a character that isn't from their perspective. I enjoy stories that are very emotionally intense, whether that means they are spilling over with ~feels~ or dark and unrelenting in tone – I enjoy horror, especially psychological horror, but also feel-good fluff and total cracky silliness. I am into both Crueltide and Yuleporn, so if those are your jam, please have at! I'm also open to other sub-challenges, if my requests fit the bill and you're inspired :) I am up for IF and other format shenanigans as well, including poetry.

I like porn, but I do not require it. If you have a preference for or against in whatever you wind up writing, knock yourself out, I will appreciate it. If you include porn, I prefer it to be somehow relevant to the story – either it develops character relationships, or is vital to some zany caper or what have you. I’m not a big fan of pwp, though I think porn can certainly *be* the main action, so to speak, as long as it is showing me something new about characters or their relationship. I'm really hard to squick, so don't be afraid to show me your kinks! More than anything, when it comes (heh) to porn I want to be able to believe that the sex I'm reading is in character for whoever I'm reading about – not necessarily that it is something they want, but that the reactions I'm reading are true to whoever is having them, if that makes any sense. I like power dynamics, negotiation, all levels of consent (enthusiastic consent, ambiguous consent, dubcon, noncon), all kinds of sex (vaginal, anal, oral, intercrural, frottage, clothed, semiclothed, public, whatever!) knifeplay, breathplay, bdsm, blood, loyalty, kissing...a million other things I'm probably not thinking of. Basically, this is me.

I'm okay with any rating for whatever reason they may be rated that way. I like things that are scary and creepy and straight up horrific, but I also like things that a cute or funny or fluffy. I don't need happy endings, but I do enjoy them. If you have different ideas though, lemme have 'em! I like character introspection, I like world building, I like plot. I like porn, but I prefer plot to go with it. Really, go wild! I'm pretty easy to please!

As far as art goes, I should also note that I am interested in a variety of body shapes/sizes/colours, and I am also interested in symbolic representation and stylized art as well as more representational perspectives, as long as the requested characters are in some way identifiable in the piece.

(NOTE this is not applicable to most exchanges but I'll put it here for those that are) If you are a podficer or a podfic team - I'm super excited! I think writing a story you know is destined for an aural medium is a cool challenge, and I know the recording of a podfic can be pretty challenging itself, so major props for offering! In this case, since the canon is also aural I think it is an especially interesting pairing! I am a big fan of podcasted/podficed short fiction, but I don't know if I can give any specific likes/dislikes /o\

Hello! This is my first time signing up for Trick or Treat, and it was a bit of a rush at the end, as it has been a mad week, so I didn't get much in the sign up. The first bit f this is a quickly revised remix of a few letters from other exchanges, so hopefully it is coherent. It is not finished but hopefully will be by the time assignments go out or shortly afterwards!

I want to say first of all that if you have a strong idea about what you want to write, please feel free to run with it! I have tried to give some general ideas of things that I think might be cool for the stories, but for the most part I'm pretty open to interpretations. I'm okay with any rating, I don't have any real squicks or triggers. I like things that are scary and creepy and straight up horrific, but I also like things that a cute or funny or fluffy. I don't need happy endings, but I do enjoy them. If you have different ideas though, lemme have 'em! I like character introspection, I like world building, I like plot. I like porn, but I prefer plot to go with it. Really, go wild! I'm pretty easy to please!

For any of the ship requests, I'm really interested in the dynamics of relationships - what people are bringing to the table, what do they want to get, what do they want to give, and what happens where the needs and desires of two individuals meet. Do they compliment or conflict? Do they build up or tear down? How do they resolve? I think there are lots of ways of getting at these questions as well, from throwing them into wacky hijinks to see how they execute (or not) a particular caper, to throwing them in bed and seeing what they want when they're there. So, I'm not necessarily looking for any kind of introspection in a story, I just want to know a little more about what makes these people work (or not) as a unit. I know there are some really talented artists out there, as well as writers, and I'm interested to see how these can be conveyed visually as well as textually.

I am definitely up for explicit stories/art for any of the requested "/" pairings! I don't have a list of specific squicks - I'm pretty open to stuff, and the delivery is really what's important. So to speak. As for kinks, I like power dynamics, negotiation, all levels of consent (enthusiastic consent, ambiguous consent, dubcon, noncon), all kinds of sex (vaginal, anal, oral, intercrural, frottage, clothed, semiclothed, public, whatever!) knifeplay, breathplay, bdsm, blood, loyalty, kissing...a million other things I'm probably not thinking of. Basically, this is me.

As far as art goes, I should also note that I am interested in a variety of body shapes/sizes/colours, and I am also interested in symbolic representation and stylized art as well as more representational perspectives, as long as the requested characters are in some way identifiable in the piece.

And now, Requests! Please note - all requests are for art Or fic, and most are for Trick OR Treat. Thanks!

( Original Work )

( 呪術廻戦 | Jujutsu Kaisen (Manga) )

( Dracula - Bram Stoker (Novel 1897) )

( The Locked Tomb Series | Gideon the Ninth Series - Tamsyn Muir )

Whatever you write - thank you!

Dear Chocolate Box Writer:

I just wanted to give some general likes/dislikes beyond what I plan to put in the specific sections of my signup (which should be repeated below). If I don't wind up having time to do specifics at least you will have this, right? D: It's been a rough start to the year. Most of this is stolen from previous years' letters, but is is all still applicable.

I'm really interested in the dynamics of relationships - what people are bringing to the table, what do they want to get, what do they want to give, and what happens where the needs and desires of two individuals meet. Do they compliment or conflict? Do they build up or tear down? How do they resolve? I think there are lots of ways of getting at these questions as well, from throwing them into wacky hijinks to see how they execute (or not) a particular caper, to throwing them in bed and seeing what they want when they're there. So, I'm not necessarily looking for any kind of introspection in a story, I just want to know a little more about what makes these people work (or not) as a unit. I know there are some really talented artists out there, as well as writers, and I'm interested to see how these can be conveyed visually as well as textually.

I am definitely up for explicit stories/art for any of the requested "/" pairings! I don't have a list of specific squicks - I'm pretty open to stuff, and the delivery is really what's important. So to speak. As for kinks, I like power dynamics, negotiation, all levels of consent (enthusiastic consent, ambiguous consent, dubcon, noncon), all kinds of sex (vaginal, anal, oral, intercrural, frottage, clothed, semiclothed, public, whatever!) knifeplay, breathplay, bdsm, blood, loyalty, kissing...a million other things I'm probably not thinking of. Basically, this is me.

As far as art goes, I should also note that I am interested in a variety of body shapes/sizes/colours, and I am also interested in symbolic representation and stylized art as well as more representational perspectives, as long as the requested characters are in some way identifiable in the piece.

And now, Requests! Please note - all requests are for art Or fic. Thanks!

( 呪術廻戦 | Jujutsu Kaisen (Manga) )

( 呪術廻戦 | Jujutsu Kaisen (Anime) )

( Fairy蘭丸~あなたの心お助けします~ | Fairy Ranmaru: Anata no Kokoro Otasuke Shimasu (Anime) )

( What We Do in the Shadows (TV) )

( Changeling: the Dreaming )

( Katmai Bearcams )

( Original Work )

Whatever you write, please have fun with it!

Dear Jukebox Operator,

It's time again! This is one of my favourite exchanges of the year - thank you for creating something for me!

I am really excited for this fest, possibly more than is rational. I have a longstanding love of folk music and other forms of ballads and song-stories, and I like thinking about what we don't know as much as what we do. The canons we have to work with here are mostly pretty loose, and I'm excited to see where people go with them. I recognize that this is a lot closer to original work than most fandom-fests, and I appreciate that it can be harder to make things up whole cloth, so really, thank you! Write/Draw what you want, what inspires you, and hopefully what is below has some good ideas if you're feeling lost!

I want to say first of all that if you have a strong idea about what you want to write, please feel free to run with it! I have tried to give some general ideas of things that I think might be cool for the stories, but for the most part I'm pretty open to interpretations. I'm okay with any rating, I don't have any real squicks or triggers. I like things that are scary and creepy and straight up horrific, but I also like things that a cute or funny or fluffy (though I'm not sure if any of the songs I picked really lean that way). I don't need happy endings, but I do enjoy them. If you have different ideas though, lemme have 'em! I like character introspection, I like world building, I like plot. I like porn, but I prefer plot to go with it. I don't know if any of these really lend themselves to porn, but if you think differently, lemme have it! Really, go wild! I'm pretty easy to please! Also, I am super into the idea of crossovers between any of the songs I'm requesting - I think some of them could go together pretty interestingly, so if there's an idea that strikes you along those lines please have at.

It you are a podficer or a podfic team - I'm super excited, as I've never received a podfic for an exchange before! I think writing a story you know is destined for an aural medium is a cool challenge, and I know the recording of a podfic can be pretty challenging itself, so major props for offering! In this case, since the canon is also aural I think it is an especially interesting pairing! I am a big fan of podcasted/podficed short fiction, but I don't know if I can give any specific likes/dislikes /o\

If you are an artist - I actually really enjoy pieces that have more abstract or symbolic elements to them, so if you want to play with themes and atmosphere rather than create something strictly representational from any of the songs I have requested, please feel free! I don't know if that makes things easier or not, but I appreciate you putting your talents to use for me, in whatever medium!

I am requesting Fanfic, Fanart, or Podfic for all requests (but treats in any media would be a delight).

( Up The Wolves - The Mountain Goats (Song) )

( The Mysterious Vanishing of Electra - Anna von Hausswolff (Song) )

( Undiscovered First - Feist (Song) )

( Wolf Like Me - Lera Lynn ft. Shovels & Rope (Song) )

( Thanatos - Soap&Skin (Song) )

( Bogeyman - Johnny Hollow (Song) )

I did a reveals post but I did it on my other journal because I have it set over to crosspost better ;p

Dear Jukebox Operator:

Thank you very much for writing something for me. I want to say first of all that if you have a strong idea about what you want to write, please feel free to run with it! I have tried to give some general ideas of things that I think might be cool for the stories, but for the most part I'm pretty open to interpretations. I'm okay with any rating, I don't have any real squicks or triggers. I like things that are scary and creepy and straight up horrific, but I also like things that a cute or funny or fluffy (though I'm not sure if any of the songs I picked really lean that way). I don't need happy endings, but I do enjoy them. If you have different ideas though, lemme have 'em! I like character introspection, I like world building, I like plot. I like porn, but I prefer plot to go with it. I don't know if any of these really lend themselves to porn, but if you think differently, lemme have it! Really, go wild! I'm pretty easy to please! Also, I am super into the idea of crossovers between any of the songs I'm requesting - I think some of them could go together pretty interestingly, so if there's an idea that strikes you along those lines please have at.

I am really excited for this fest, possibly more than is rational. I have a longstanding love of folk music and other forms of ballads and song-stories, and I like thinking about what we don't know as much as what we do. The canons we have to work with here are mostly pretty loose, and I'm excited to see where people go with them. I recognize that this is a lot closer to original fic than most fandom-fests, and I appreciate that it can be harder to make things up whole cloth, so really, thank you! Write what you want, what inspires you, and hopefully what is below has some good ideas if you're feeling lost!

It you are a podficer or a podfic team - I'm super excited, as I've never received a podfic for an exchange before! I think writing a story you know is destined for an aural medium is a cool challenge, and I know the recording of a podfic can be pretty challenging itself, so major props for offering! In this case, since the canon is also aural I think it is an especially interesting pairing! I am a big fan of podcasted/podficed short fiction, but I don't know if I can give any specific likes/dislikes /o\

If you are an artist - I actually really enjoy pieces that have more abstract or symbolic elements to them, so if you want to play with themes and atmosphere rather than create something strictly representational from any of the songs I have requested, please feel free! I don't know if that makes things easier or not, but I appreciate you putting your talents to use for me, in whatever medium!

I am requesting Fanfic, Fanart, or Podfic for all requests (but treats in any media would be a delight).

( Born Never Asked - Laurie Anderson (Song) )

( The Mysterious Vanishing of Electra - Anna von Hausswolff (Song) )

( Song: Nightmare - Artie Shaw (Song) )

( One of my Kind - Concrete Blonde (Song) )

( Mr. Grieves - TV on the Radio (Song) )

( Willie's Lady (Child 6) - Anaïs Michell & Jefferson Hamer (Song) )

Dear...confectioner,

I just wanted to give some general likes/dislikes beyond what I put in the specific sections of my signup (which are repeated below). This is pretty much the same as my last year's letter, though!

I'm really interested in the dynamics of relationships - what people are bringing to the table, what do they want to get, what do they want to give, and what happens where the needs and desires of two individuals meet. Do they compliment or conflict? Do they build up or tear down? How do they resolve? I think there are lots of ways of getting at these questions as well, from throwing them into wacky hijinks to see how they execute (or not) a particular caper, to throwing them in bed and seeing what they want when they're there. So, I'm not necessarily looking for any kind of introspection in a story, I just want to know a little more about what makes these people work (or not) as a unit. I know there are some really talented artists out there, as well as writers, and I'm interested to see how these can be conveyed visually as well as textually.

I am definitely up for explicit stories/art for any of the requested "/" pairings! I don't have a list of specific squicks - I'm pretty open to stuff, and the delivery is really what's important. So to speak. As for kinks, I like power dynamics, negotiation, all levels of consent (enthusiastic consent, ambiguous consent, dubcon, noncon), all kinds of sex (vaginal, anal, oral, intercrural, frottage, clothed, semiclothed, public, whatever!) knifeplay, breathplay, bdsm, blood, loyalty, kissing...a million other things I'm probably not thinking of. Basically, this is me.

As far as art goes, I should also note that I am interested in a variety of body shapes/sizes/colours, and I am also interested in symbolic representation and stylized art as well as more representational perspectives, as long as the requested characters are in some way identifiable in the piece.

And now, Requests! Please note - all requests are for art Or fic. Thanks!

( Books of the Raksura - Martha Wells )

( She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018) )

( Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies) )

( Star Wars: Rebels )

( Changeling: the Dreaming )

( Good Omens (TV) )

( Lucifer (TV) )

( Original Work )

( Diablotin )

Dear Amazing Yuletide Author:

Thanks, first of all, for writing! That is really the most important thing, and I will be delighted with whatever I wind up getting.

Generally speaking, I like stories that tell me a little bit more about the characters or the world they live in. I like stories with plot - with adventure, intrigue, and wacky hijinks. I also like stories that are more focused on character exploration – I don't need action if I have interesting introspection. I like both insider and outsider PoV stuff, and I feel like it is perfectly legit to write a story about a character that isn't from their perspective. I enjoy stories that are very emotionally intense, whether that means they are spilling over with ~feels~ or dark and unrelenting in tone – I enjoy horror, especially psychological horror, but also feel-good fluff. I am into both Crueltide and Yuleporn, so if those are your jam, please have at! I'm also open to other sub-challenges, if my requests fit the bill and you're inspired :)

I like porn, but I do not require it. If you have a preference for or against in whatever you wind up writing, knock yourself out, I will appreciate it. If you include porn, I prefer it to be somehow relevant to the story – either it develops character relationships, or is vital to some zany caper or what have you. I’m not a big fan of pwp, though I think porn can certainly *be* the main action, so to speak, as long as it is showing me something new about characters or their relationship. I'm really hard to squick, so don't be afraid to show me your kinks! More than anything, when it comes (heh) to porn I want to be able to believe that the sex I'm reading is in character for whoever I'm reading about – not necessarily that it is something they want, but that the reactions I'm reading are true to whoever is having them, if that makes any sense.

If you are looking to find out more about me, I have a somewhat chaotic tumblr, and a neglected rambling personal journal. I am also Measured_Words on AO3 :) If I pop in to discord, you can look for me asLan or Elanya.

On to the specifics! Please note that these are in no meaningful order. Some of these requests are more elaborate than others, but that doesn't mean that I want them any less! Also, Optional Details are Optional - I hope these will give you some ideas if you need them, and some helpful insights into what I love about the canons and the characters, but if you have other ideas I haven't thought of feel free to run with them as well :D


( The Shrouded Isle )

I'm just putting a coin in the slot for now - I'll be punching in my selections shortly!

....I'm sorry if you matched to me I had forgotten I'd put up a placeholder and am the worst.

I'm going to at least copy over my general intro fro last year's letter but I am not sure if I will have a chance to expand my prompts from my sign up, so... I'm sorry, it's been a busy year :(

Dear Jukebox Operator:

Thank you very much for writing something for me. I want to say first of all that if you have a strong idea about what you want to write, please feel free to run with it! I have tried to give some general ideas of things that I think might be cool for the stories, but for the most part I'm pretty open to interpretations. I'm okay with any rating, I don't have any real squicks or triggers. I like things that are scary and creepy and straight up horrific, but I also like things that a cute or funny or fluffy (though I'm not sure if any of the songs I picked really lean that way). I don't need happy endings, but I do enjoy them. If you have different ideas though, lemme have 'em! I like character introspection, I like world building, I like plot. I like porn, but I prefer plot to go with it. I don't know if any of these really lend themselves to porn, but if you think differently, lemme have it! Really, go wild! I'm pretty easy to please! Also, I am super into the idea of crossovers between any of the songs I'm requesting - I think some of them could go together pretty interestingly, so if there's an idea that strikes you along those lines please have at.

I am really excited for this fest, possibly more than is rational. I have a longstanding love of folk music and other forms of ballads and song-stories, and I like thinking about what we don't know as much as what we do. The canons we have to work with here are mostly pretty loose, and I'm excited to see where people go with them. I recognize that this is a lot closer to original fic than most fandom-fests, and I appreciate that it can be harder to make things up whole cloth, so really, thank you! Write what you want, what inspires you, and hopefully what is below has some good ideas if you're feeling lost!

It you are a podficer or a podfic team - I'm super excited, as I've never received a podfic for an exchange before! I think writing a story you know is destined for an aural medium is a cool challenge, and I know the recording of a podfic can be pretty challenging itself, so major props for offering! In this case, since the canon is also aural I think it is an especially interesting pairing! I am a big fan of podcasted/podficed short fiction, but I don't know if I can give any specific likes/dislikes /o\

If you are an artist - I actually really enjoy pieces that have more abstract or symbolic elements to them, so if you want to play with themes and atmosphere rather than create something strictly representational from any of the songs I have requested, please feel free! I don't know if that makes things easier or not, but I appreciate you putting your talents to use for me, in whatever medium!

I am requesting Fanfic, Fanart, or Podfic for all requests (but treats in any media would be a delight).

Dear...confectioner,

I just wanted to give some general likes/dislikes beyond what I put in the specific sections of my signup (which are repeated below). This is pretty much the same as my last year's letter, though!

I'm really interested in the dynamics of relationships - what people are bringing to the table, what do they want to get, what do they want to give, and what happens where the needs and desires of two individuals meet. Do they compliment or conflict? Do they build up or tear down? How do they resolve? I think there are lots of ways of getting at these questions as well, from throwing them into wacky hijinks to see how they execute (or not) a particular caper, to throwing them in bed and seeing what they want when they're there. So, I'm not necessarily looking for any kind of introspection in a story, I just want to know a little more about what makes these people work (or not) as a unit. I know there are some really talented artists out there, as well as writers, and I'm interested to see how these can be conveyed visually as well as textually.

I am definitely up for explicit stories for any of the requested "/" pairings! I don't have a list of specific squicks - I'm pretty open to stuff, and the delivery is really what's important. So to speak. As for kinks, I like power dynamics, negotiation, all levels of consent (enthusiastic consent, ambiguous consent, dubcon, noncon), all kinds of sex (vaginal, anal, oral, intercrural, frottage, clothed, semiclothed, public, whatever!) knifeplay, breathplay, bdsm, blood, loyalty, kissing...a million other things I'm probably not thinking of. Basically, this is me.

As far as art goes, I should also note that I am interested in a variety of body shapes/sizes/colours, and I am also interested in symbolic representation and stylized art as well as more representational perspectives, as long as the requested characters are in some way identifiable in the piece.

And now, Requests!

Diablotin
Art or Fic
César Nazarius/Sendhel, Denise Murodea & Hettienne Murodea, Irrez ur N'mar/B'razvi ar Szedlec, Justen Olivier/Xandhìl Órecalo, Justen Olivier/Xandhìl Órecalo/Sirris (Diablotin), Ralf Enderlen/Ander Suterre, Sanadhìl Órecalo & Ilphère de Quessenet (Diablotin), Sendhel/anyone (Diablotin)

If you are offering this you probably already have a good idea of what I'd like, and I'd trust you give it to me!

I am up for any tone here, from Srs Bsns to fluff to utter crack. I really enjoy all the dynamics between the characters here, and that goes double for Sendhel/Anyone :V On that note, I am totally open to crossovers for that last one, so if you're feeling inspired, go nuts! I would actually be very interested in AUs for any of these though. Feel free to include Janelle as well with Ralf/Ander.

Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies)
Ayel/Nero (AOS)
Art or Fic

Ooooh, give me the angst, the twenty-five years of being each other's main support, give me that deeply committed loyalty, the passion, the focused hate. Make the hot angry Romulans kiss!

Original Work
Art or Fic
Explorer/Forgotten Deity of a Long Lost Shrine, Lonely Librarian/Sentient Book, Lover in Mourning/Lover Who's Been Dead for A Year and a Day, Older Woman from Proud Alien Warrior Culture/Half-Human Teenage Girl Who Wants To Learn To Fight, Dethroned and Dishonored Queen/Lone Loyal Female Knight ×Male Orc General/Male Captured Elf Prince, Mob Boss In Love With Man He Knows Is An Undercover Cop/Cop Who Doesn't Realize He's Been Found Out , Shapeshifting Dragon/Runaway Noble, Incubus/Straight Male Victim, Demoness/Female Fae Tithed to Hell

Basically what I am here for is things that aren't as straightforwards as they seem on the surface. I am really into complicated power dynamics, especially in sexual relationships. Some of these suggest interesting power dynamics because of the positions of the characters involved, but feel free to play around with it! I'm interesting in how social and cultural differences play into these dynamics as well, so free free to play around with that in terms of the fantasy races, and certainly don't feel bound by fantasy stereotypes! The possible exception to this is the 'Lover in Mourning/Lover Who's Been Dead for A Year and a Day' pairing, where I would definitely be interested in the 'Unquiet Grave'/'Cold blows the wind' take on that, where the dead lover warns the other what will happen if they kiss them (nothing good).

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018)
Art or Fic
Adora/Bow/Glimmer (She-Ra 2018), Adora/Catra (She-Ra 2018), Bow/Sea Hawk (She-Ra (2018), Catra/Scorpia (She-Ra 2018), Mermista/Sea Hawk (She-Ra 2018), Netossa/Spinnerella (She-Ra 2018)

I really enjoyed the relationships on this show more than I expected to, but these are some ones I feel would be particularly fun to play with! They've all got an adorable side, and then some of them can go pretty dark too. Same things apply here as elsewhere - complicated relationships and power dynamics, please!

I pretty much assume any sexual people in this setting are bi or pan ;p

Trollhunters (Cartoon)
Art or Fic
Draal/Nomura (Trollhunters)

I'm really interested in the history between them! How did they meet - was it on the batlefield? Did Nomura target him on purpose because of his father, or was it coincidence? Did she have real feelings? Was it hard for her to get him hooked? And of course, where are their feelings when they meet again in the show? :3

3 Below (Cartoon)
Art or Fic
Izita/Zadra (3 Below), Nancy Domzalski/Varvatos Vex

I was mainlining this show basically as I was doing my noms, so given Im'a weirdo who likes minor alien characters, this is where we've wound up :x

Izita and Zadra are great together, from what we see. They have a lot to each other, I think, and I like the contrasts in their personalities despite sharing a lot of character traits in common. And Nancy and VV are just amusing, because you know she schools him at more than just chess, and he comes crawling back for more ;)

Books of the Raksura - Martha Wells
Art or Fic
Malachite/Pearl (Raksura), Consolation/Kethel (Raksura), Consolation/First (Raksura)

I've read all the books and all the patreon stories, so feel free to draw on any of the resources you have access to! I found a lot of the relationships coming out of the last books really interesting and would love to see them explored. I was really intrigued by the characters from the Fell Flight and would love to see more of them learning to be people. I was also....fascinated, let's say, by how Pearl and Malachite got along so incredibly well and would love seeing hat explored in greater depth.