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forgivenesslost · 9 months

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“You have three seconds to start walking before I carry you across. One.”

Dani froze. There wasn’t a doubt in her mind that he’d sling her over his shoulder and damn near fly across the unstable bridge with all the confidence of its builders.

“Two.”

Color fled from her face. She readjusted the strap of her pack as she leaned over, noting the height distance between the bridge and the river. Her hands drifted over the tops of the wooden stakes and one foot slid out onto the first board. She could do this on her own. She could—

“Three.”

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forgivenesslost · 10 months

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Aizawa Shouta Is perpetually exhausted

Because he works multiple jobs

Truly enjoys being independent and alone

Wants a significant other who is also very independent, partially because he is independent and values that in another individual, and partially because he doesn’t have a lot of time on his hands to manage someone else and their feelings.

Try not to be too clingy. He needs a lot of personal space and can easily get overwhelmed.

Loyal to those he loves

Very tolerant and accepting of others

Probably one of the calmest men you will ever meet.

In part because he’s always tired and doesn’t really have the energy to give more than that.

Can sometimes be confused with cold detachment; he’s neither cold nor detached.

Just level-headed and calm in his outward expressions.

—Aizawa Shouta HC

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forgivenesslost · 11 months

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Natsuo Todoroki Goes the whole nine yards on your first date.

Brings you roses, picks you up from your house, takes you to a nice restaurant, then a walk in the park before dropping you off back at your place, where he hugs you bye.

Ugh. Savagely pure.

Despite whether you invite him in or not, he wants to take things AGONIZINGLY SLOW

Because he likes you or something ig

Texts you sporadically throughout the day to check-in

If you get sick, he’ll take care of you.

Dependable and always eager to be by your side.

Invites you to dinner with his family often and to go out with his friends.

Never just goes out with the guys because he always wants you there. And if you’re not invited, he’s not going.

—Natsuo Todoroki HC

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Dabi is prone to panic attacks and nightmares.

He tends to get more irritable when these things happen and withdraws inside of himself.

Impulsive and reckless when his emotions are heightened.

Seeks comfort in you.

Tufts of black hair under your chin as Dabi nuzzles in closer to your chest. Long, aching arms loosely wrapped around your waist as he rests his eyes for a minute.

Just one minute, please?

Hug him back tightly.

Will always make time for you.

Such a good listener.

Soft Dabi.

Values his personal space, so if he makes room for you in his dresser or closet, it means something.

When he keeps an extra toothbrush, an extra towel, and feminine products.

—Dabi | Todoroki Touya HC

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forgivenesslost · 11 months

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There’s no limit to the lengths Hawks would go to in order to keep you safe.

However–lots and lots of bantering.

Can’t take the heat? Stay away from this birdie.

Don’t take anything he says too personally.

Everything he says or does is for your reaction.

He loves getting you riled up, angry, pissed off. Just so he can push you against the wall, finger hooked under your chin to pull your gaze to his with–

“There’s my little bird.”

—Hawks | Takami Keigo HC

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forgivenesslost · 11 months

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AO3 Commenting Ettiquette, A Guide:

I've seen a steep rise in the phenomenon of AO3 readers leaving comments that, frankly, read as demanding and entitled and leave authors with no desire to write more fic, if that's the reception they're going to get.

To paraphrase Hanlon's Razor, I try never to attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by incompetency, and therefore assume that these commenters are coming from a genuine place of enjoyment which they simply don't know how to communicate well.

Consequently, I intend to dissect an example of such a comment, and then provide an example formula of what to say instead.

[Image ID: A screenshot of an AO3 comment. The comment text reads: "Oh my God finally please post as soon as possible I can't wait to see Bruce reaction [four pink heart emoji] please please please update as soon as possible [four pleading face emoji] /end screenshot ID]

So what's wrong with this comment? The commenter said "please," after all... Three times, even! Surely that must be polite enough!

Let's dig in:

"Oh my God finally" - the use of the word "finally" carries the implication that the commenter has been waiting a long time for an update, and they feel entitled to this, and all subsequent updates. Even if a fic hasn't been updated for years, authors don't owe you updates. Period.

"please post as soon as possible... please please please update as soon as possible" - as previously established, the author doesn't owe you an update. This comment was posted 10 hours after the previous update - not even a single day had gone by! Authors are people, with jobs and lives and schedules of their own. Some authors have regularly scheduled updates, and keep readers apprised of such via author's notes or posts on their blogs, and some post updates when they can, as the inspiration strikes and schedules allow. In all cases, updating is a choice an author makes, not something they owe you by default, and certainly not a trick to be performed on command.

Everything in the comment is about the commenter - "I can't wait to see Bruce reaction" is the only mention of any of the chapter's contents. At no point in this comment did the commenter express gratitude to the author for posting the chapter, respect for their time, skill, energy, creativity, effort, etc., or even mention what they liked about it. Instead, the only thing the commenter talked about is what they want to see in future chapters, which yet again carries that same sense of entitlement of "this is the story I want to see, write it for me!"

So how do we do better?

Express gratitude to authors and artists for their work. Something as simple as "Thank you for this latest chapter!" goes a long way to making an author feel appreciated. Note that I use the word "chapter" and not "update" - using the word "chapter" shows that the reader understands that this is a labour of love, and the author is making a choice to share it voluntarily. Conversely, using the word "update" gives the sense that this is Content Creation™️, something the author is doing as A Task, a chore, or a job, something that they implicitly Owe Someone.

Mention what you liked, in detail if you can, or more generally if you can't. It can be as simple as "I really liked this chapter!" or as detailed as "I really liked when [character] did [thing], it felt so in-character, as if it was a deleted scene from the original [movie/book/etc.]." The important part is showing the author that their work is appreciated, that people are reading it and resonating with it. The body of the comment should be centered around the author, not the commenter.

Express your excitement for future chapters/artworks/etc. As mentioned previously, avoid words that make it sound like you feel the author owes readers more writing, and try to stick more to expressing your feelings of excitement. If you want to add speculation of what might come next, be careful not to come off as demanding that the author write it Exactly That Way - they are the author, not you, and if you want the fic to go in a specific direction, there's nothing stopping you from writing your own fic!

Avoid emoji-only comments. These make many authors feel like you're only commenting out of a sense of obligation, like "if there's enough comments we can get a new update." You can use emoji in comments, but try to also include some verbal expression of gratitude, and maybe even details of what you liked.

Here's a possible formula for how to write a non-demanding comment that doesn't come off as entitled, and some examples:

[Expression of gratitude to the author] + [Details of the story which you enjoyed] + [Expression of anticipation for where the story is going]

Your comment could be simple: "Thank you! I liked this chapter a lot. I'm excited to keep reading♡"

Or more detailed: "Thank you for sharing this newest chapter! I really liked the way you show Alice going through the stages of grief, it felt really genuine and real and heartbreaking. I can't wait to see what happens with Alice, Bob and Carol after this!"

The important part is that you aren’t making the author feel like you think they owe you something, because that's a surefire way to make them stop writing.

If you've read all the way here, thank you for your patience and willingness to listen, and I hope we can all help make AO3 comments a better experience for authors and readers alike!♡

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forgivenesslost · 11 months

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Amajiki Tamaki is Extremely extremely shy.

Like, if he thinks you’re cute or he likes you, he won’t even look at you.

He will burst into flames if you so much as glance in his direction.

Low self-esteem, so he def has a praise kink.

Please for the love of god tell him how much of a good boy he is. Bc he is the goodest boi.

Can often feel overwhelmed and paralyzed by his own thoughts.

Sit with him in silent support.

Redirect him when his thoughts start to spiral. He’ll likely just look at a situation and think about what can go wrong. Remind him of what can go right.

—Amajiki Tamaki HC

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What Tetsutetsu does hinges on how he feels in the moment, which can make him flaky, unpredictable, and somewhat unreliable.

Passion, passion, passion.

If it’s not there, he doesn’t want it.

Especially when he’s in his later teens, or early twenties when the world is at his fingertips and he doesn’t quite yet understand the value of deepening roots.

When he does mature and is ready to put in the work a long-term relationship requires, beware because this man will be your downfall.

He can learn to find and cultivate his own passion, which can burn ten times hotter than spontaneous, impromptu passion.

Truthfully, you’re safer having a slow-burn relationship with this guy.

Once you get to the relationship, it comes much more easily to him with an established friendship and it’s easier for him to see the value in continuing the relationship.

—Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu HC

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forgivenesslost · 11 months

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YoU aLrEaDy LeFt KuDoS hErE

*scoffs*

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forgivenesslost · 11 months

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Kaminari Denki is our fav lil himbo

He is literally up for anything.

Surprise hugs and kisses just because he can.

Will test the waters of who you are before you’re in a relationship. Purposefully say controversial things or suggest weird shit to see how open-minded or spontaneous you are.

Chaotic good.

Just a literal bundle of well-meaning chaos who is easily influenced.

Super extroverted.

—Kaminari Denki HC

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forgivenesslost · 11 months

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More than anything, Midoriya Izuku wants to help others. His generosity knows no bounds, but he knows how to set boundaries within himself.

Once you’re in a relationship, he puts a lot of care and energy into maintaining it. He’s thoughtful and nurturing.

You will not be left wanting with him.

He expresses his feelings through acts of service.

Doing the bigger things, like cooking, grocery shopping, and cleaning the apartment/house.

And the little things like making your coffee just the way you like it, running the bath for you, brushing your hair, etc.

—Midoriya Izuku HC

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forgivenesslost · 11 months

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Shoto is the embodiment of innocence simply because intimacy hasn’t crossed his mind.

Due to his childhood, he’s unused to affection of any kind and is more curious about his feelings on it when it does happen.

He, kind of scientifically, is interested in the way romantic feelings work, and might say stuff like:

“Can you do that again?”

“Oh.” - as an interest in what you did.

“Why did you do that?”

Has zero clue about anything.

While hugging, if you go to pull away too soon, he’ll tighten his grip and say, “Just a little bit longer. Please?”

And yeah. You’re gonna say no to that. Sure.

—Todoroki Shoto HC

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forgivenesslost · 11 months

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PDA isn’t Shinso Hitoshi’s thing only because he’s likely too lost in his own head to even consider it.

Adores when you do it, though.

If he’s sitting in a chair, staring off into space, you can wrap your arms around his neck from behind, nuzzle his neck, and he fucking loves it.

Really enjoys physical affection.

Pull him by his wrap, drag him down for a kiss; he won’t mind.

Man is a slow, deliberate kisser. He wants to enjoy the way your lips touch and savors the moment as he threads his fingertips in your hair, palms on your cheeks.

Will lean his forehead against yours after.

—Shinsou Hitoshi HC

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Shoji Mezo is so loyal and caring and doting and just always wants you to be happy.

This boi has so much love to give and doesn’t know how to express it in words, so he’ll often provide acts of service.

He requires a lot of attention from his significant other but worries about coming across too needy.

Tends to keep his feelings to himself for the most part.

—Shoji Mezo HC

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Tenya doesn’t know how to listen without offering solutions. Every problem has a solution, and he doesn’t understand why you wouldn’t want one.

Sit down with him and have a conversation about what you need in those moments. He can logically understand what you want if you tell him, even if he doesn’t quite understand the feeling of just needing to vent.

He is much more likely to listen and engage in the conversation if it comes from a calm place with the intention to communicate and not blame.

Tenya is extremely practical and upfront. He doesn’t fluster easily, so no topic is too difficult for discussion.

—Iida Tenya HC snippet

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Will always provide you with words of affirmation. Will absolutely melt if you give them to him back.

Imagine before a fight, you grasp his hands in yours, claim his attention, just to tell him that he’s so strong and he’s gonna be so great and as long as he gives it his all, he’ll never fail, and you’ll be right there cheering him on as his number one fan–

Boi will burst into flames and probably tear up, tbh

—Kirishima HC

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forgivenesslost · 11 months

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MHA Headcanons available on my AO3 account ForgivenessLost ♥️

Up first:

Bakugou Katsuki

#bakugo katuski #mha bakugou #mha headcanons #ao3 author #fanfic #ao3 #archive of our own #mha x reader #second person pov #headcanons #katsuki x reader #bakugou x reader

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