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lacunafiction · 5 days

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How would the ROs react to someone asking for their number when they are dating the MC?

Hi Anon,

I hope you’re doing well.

For this ask, we are going to pretend cellphones are common in Fernweh despite the lacking signal. :D

B: I feel like B might actually almost give it before realizing this was meant in a romantic way. Let the backpedaling begin! “Oh yeah, I'll add you too. My partner has all the heart emojis though. They are also, like, my emergency contact, so... What's your name again??” Hopefully, their sheepish flush isn't misinterpreted as a blush. It was an accident! They are going to tell you once you come back and/or rescue them.

S: “I’ll pass, but thanks.” Polite, nonchalance helps to soften S's rejection, although any persistence/insistence from their admirer will cause S's sharp wit to leave a mark. They will likely try to create some distance after that answer, walking away or going back to reading, etc.

R: “483-003-21—My partner will kill you." 🥴 No hesitation with shutting the person down with a slightly playful edge to it. Yes, they would say this even about the sweetest and shyest MC just to make it clear that they aren't available or interested. R doesn't understand how the person missed the hint from earlier, but they are willing to remind them.

J: “...I don't have a phone.” 😐 Very calm, possibly too calm, and neutral. Before the person could even ask for their number, J was starting to look for you since they lost interest while still not yet cluing into their admirer's infatuation with them. If the person insists, J leaves. They don't have time for this and would much prefer finding you again. (Also, yeah, J has a phone, only very few people know their number.)

Mal: “Now why would you want my number when your phone's broken?” The admirer might grow confused, lighting up the screen of their phone to prove a point, just in time to see Mal's polished smile turn sharper. They get the hint and back off, possibly backing away. Zero tolerance from Mal, especially since this person must have timed asking them this question given how busy our enigmatic server can be.

I hope you all have a lovely week ahead! 💚

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lacunafiction · 18 days

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R would narrow their eyes at the adorable smiley face that J received before biting the MC again to prove a point.🖤They might be mischievously pouty or possibly do something even naughtier. 😏🔥

I had this image in my head for days now so I just HAD to make it

#sidenote: the writing is going exceptionally well! I've been lost in Fernweh with planning and writing. 🌲#thank you for making this! :D i love how you also used the green and black text for them. So thoughtful! 🥰#who do queue think you are?#reese verner #ruby verner #james corvin #jane corvin #fernweh saga #JR tag

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lacunafiction · 27 days

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is Bee a little spoon? Feel like they would want to hug onto the MC and mayhaps hold onto MC forever.

Hi Returning Visitors,

I hope you're having a great start to April! 💐 While I do have a few funny questions about the TFS characters, I was in the mood for something softer today. This is also a public post on TFS Patreon. 🌲

As for cuddling, it might depend on your Returning Visitor's preferences, but in general:

Either works for B! They want you to express your preference first to ensure your comfort level since this is new. They're just happy to be cuddling you. 😌 B would have a very soft look on their face and will pull you near or tuck closer after the two of you settle down.

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Hmm, S would probably be okay with either so long as they also get to hold your hand while you're cuddling together. I could see a slight preference for big spoon with them. They enjoy wrapping the MC up in their arms or pulling them back against their chest to rest/unwind.

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The Verner heir is a butter knife or a grapefruit spoon... >.> R can sometimes bea little spoon, not that they would ever call it that, and they would shuffle around for a while before settling next to you to be held, silently daring you to say something about it. R likes (craves) the contact! They seek out the reassurance of touch, so being held or holding the MC satisfies what has been missing and overlooked in the recent past. (Ms. Verner hasn't hugged her child in years, and R isn't used to the softer, gentler side of physical intimacy.) It's more likely to happen—to be expressed—deeper in romance when their guard lowers some. 🖤👀

In general, they just prefer you both to be wrapped up in each other, molten spoons!

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J tends to be the big spoon. They like to hold you very close and have you near. On occasion, our Detective would actually really love to be the little spoon after long days at work or if they just need to be held, preferably tucked away in your arms and knowing you won't let go. It's a rarity, but when it happens, you'll know how much J missed you. (Bonus points if you play with their hair, which can help them relax, if not melt, even further into your hold.)

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JR's cuddling somewhat depends on the MC's preference, but R likes to be in the middle or have you in the middle, while J tends to be on one of the sides. R is determined to have contact with both of you! 😏 J is more lowkey about this, draping an arm over the two of you or occasionally resting a gentle hand so they know you're there. Deeper in romance, R will be able to pick up, if not sense, when J needs to be in the center. They'll ensure that J gets that time and affection.

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Mal is already known for having an encompassing presence that ensnares the MC. This is only reinforced by their scenes in Book Two that can significantly deepen the romance route. Our beloved red flag might turn into a blanket for those who treat them right. 💞 They'll want the MC firmly entrenched within their space by either holding them to their chest or allowing themself to be held. Regardless, Mal returns any attention tenfold. Big spoon, little spoon, switchblade, etc. As long as they're with you, Mal doesn't really care about the positions.

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I hope you enjoyed these moments with the TFS characters! 🌲💚 Thank you for your support, patience, and encouragement.

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lacunafiction · 1 month

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From TFS: Book Two, Mal has a lot of thoughts on this topic 👀

"It's actually straightforward," Mal casually replies. "I find it hard to tolerate most people, but I've always been good with helping strays." "So, you're an animal person…?" you clarify. "Well, I'm not really a people person," they quip. "No matter my job description.

That being said, Mal can 'tolerate' a special someone exceedingly well. 💕

My take on Mal is that there's nothing wrong with them, that's just what working customer service does to you

#i like how they say this and then can be downright unsettling or charismatic depending on their mood; the range #tfs mal #the waiter #the waitress #fernweh saga #words #who do queue think you are?

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lacunafiction · 1 month

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From Book Two, A Moment With Our Detective 🌲💚:

James

"James," you start, resting a tentative hand on his cheek, though you don't try to soothe some of the tension. "I'm here now." He covers your hand with his, pressing more firmly than you'd expect when his touch has always been very gentle.

Jane

"Jane," you start, resting a tentative hand on her cheek, though you don't try to soothe some of the tension. "I'm here now." She covers your hand with hers, pressing more firmly than you'd expect when her touch has always been very gentle.

MC:

#oh you will be getting /closer/ to J in Book Two 👀💚 we learn quite a bit about J's backstory and the Corvins.#look at the little baby! 🐈😻#jane corvin #james corvin #TFS screenshots #fernweh saga #thank you for sharing this; i love it!#who do queue think you are?#tfs spoilers

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lacunafiction · 2 months

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"the crime of liking orange" <- I guess B received a life sentence to stay imprisoned in Fernweh to match their hoodie. 🙃🧡

Everyone after I make this joke:

I love B so much I can even forgive them for the crime of liking orange

#dw you all can support them! they do feel trapped though. >.>#fernweh saga #who do queue think you are?#beckett warrick #becca warrick #tfs spoilers #(i'm going to make this a Patreon ramble and quote you Alex. I have more thoughts than the initial joke. :D)

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lacunafiction · 2 months

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I needed to draw young Joshua Wei & Jane Corvin (absolute need). I think from the time they were elementary school kids to age 15, they just constantly nerded out at each other.

They are assigning pokemon teams to the justice league! 😭😭😭

Joshua & J. Corvin from The Fernweh Saga (@lacunafiction)

#'they are assigning pokemon teams to the Justice League 😭😭😭' I felt each of those happy tear emojis in my soul; this is precious!#i can imagine the two of them nerding out (affectionate!) and getting lost in conversation for hours which is something only the MC-#-would be capable of drawing out of J. 💚 The eldest Corvin felt safest with them.#also i saw your tags about line weights and inking videos. I love the depth you've created in this--from the thicker soles of-#-Joshua's tennis shoes to how the backpack that's no doubt filled with comics and books seems to press into the ground. It's epic! :D #your tags about Josh's partners never quite measuring up are a mood when it comes to the mutual bond between J and the MC; it's special!#(also makes me think of why J behaves how they do at times. >.>)#(J-mancers will get into it more with what they can hear/learn about the town's seemingly untouchable and reserved Detective. RIP Tabitha.)#(For those of you who are unsure about whom Tabitha is; she is the nosy police officer at the end of Book One. 🌲)#they are so engrossed in each other; having fun and being kids. oof it makes my heart twinge at what's to come but also there is-#-a foundation for J and the MC to uncover and build off of during the series too. 😭🌲#thank you for taking the time to create this; Kay! 🥰#fernweh saga mcs #fernweh saga art #fernweh saga #jane corvin #who do queue think you are?

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lacunafiction · 2 months

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Happy birthday A. Corvin! 💛☀️

Here is a new A. Corvin birthday post for 2024, though I included the one from last year for double A fun. 🍰

🌲 Book Two Teaser: Flirting with a crushing A. Corvin. 🌲

"That was kind of hot—how you handled her…"

A's head instantly turns in your direction after your compliment, allowing you to witness the smile that blooms across their face.

"Oh, you like when I'm mean?" they tease you. "Good to know."

"You weren't mean; she was mean."

"And you're amazing," A replies while getting their bike ready to ride after snapping on their helmet. "So amazing, that I think you should come to dinner at my house tomorrow night. My mom asked me to pass this along, but I was going to anyway."

(You can trigger the crush based on a choice you, the reader, make in Book One!)

To continue reading new Book Two teasers and insights about A. Corvin, view the public TFS Patreon post: here. 💚🌲

Happy Birthday A. Corvin!

A. Corvin Insights

In honor of our dollop of sunshine’s birthday, I gathered some insights about them.💛 You all have a few chances to interact with them in Book One; however, there will be more scenes in Book Two to get to know A better and shape that relationship dynamic. 🥰

Birthday/Star Sign/Celtic Sign

March 4th, Pisces. ♓ Ash (The Enchanter)

Considering they are the youngest Corvin child, were they spoiled at all?

Hmm, yes and no. The Corvins are an interesting family, a very rigid, principled, and dutiful sort, so their children were taught responsibilities along with a need to help around the farm. That being said, J was actually the one to dote on A more so than their parents. (We will get into why this is later on!) Not being as wild or chaotic a spirit as their sibling, naturally made J want to shoulder extra responsibility and to take up for them, if something went awry.

(Like if someone were to theoretically be caught in the hayloft or someone kind of broke the well by accident.)

To continue reading insights about A. Corvin, including how they view the other characters in Fernweh, view the full, public TFS Patreon post: here. 💚🌲

#fernweh saga #tfs patreon #character birthdays #alex corvin #alina corvin #alek corvin #who do queue think you are?

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lacunafiction · 2 months

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I knew that what was left of me would always love you, but never in quite the same way.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

#I'm not tagging the specific character inspo for funsies! My fun in particular. >:D #quotes #who do queue think you are?#fs reblogs

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lacunafiction · 3 months

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Chibi Fernweh Gang! Drawn in Nyapu's art style 💜😸

#ohmygosh the sheer level of cuteness has me all 😍!#not only that but the details down to their expressions and poses--how Bee has their half-smile and their hand is worrying with their-#-hoodie strings. It's just so /B/. S's hair dye is vividly blue and their expression being more neutral and impassive fits just like R's-#lil' smirk.#i also love the shades of pixels you used for their irises--all of the hues coming together from pale blue to honeyed hazel.#your details are epic! S's denim style and Bee looks huggable which is the vibe they're meant to exude #(even the way R's hair is styled to suggest product + that Ivy League type of crew cut versus B's waves.)#this art style will remain interesting to me--how all the pixels come together in the end is so cool. You must have a clear idea in mind-#-and then make it happen. 😊#thank you so much for taking the time to create this! 💚🎨#fernweh saga #fernweh saga art #who do queue think you are?#becca warrick #silas dorran #reese verner #james corvin #(also i apologize for my late reblog! i have been absorbed in my writing and not checking social media as much but-#-please know I appreciate the time/thought/kindness of this! 💚💐)

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lacunafiction · 3 months

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Happy Birthday S. Dorran!

In honor of our compassionate Scholar’s birthday today, I collected some insights about them along with teasers from TFS: Book Two. 💙

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Question/Prompt: How would S react to the MC being sick while in a relationship?

S handles this pretty well, modulating their worry about you being sick by performing actions that should hopefully make you feel better. They don't hover as much as the other ROs, but they're always within reach and become a consistent presence in the room. S will likely have a cup of tea ready for you before you can ask or will layer another blanket on you before you realize you're chilled. 🥰☕ Observing and anticipating your needs is how they try to show their care for you.

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🌲 TFS: Book Two Teaser 🌲:

Silas

The quiet is comfortable with an undercurrent of something more just beneath the surface. It can be hard to tell with Silas. When he peers up from nimbly sliding on another ring, there is nothing 'pensive' or 'reflective' to how he's regarding you—taking time to exist with you—in this moment. He isn't lost in thought, but in you.

Sofia

The quiet is comfortable with an undercurrent of something more just beneath the surface. It can be hard to tell with Sofia. When she peers up from nimbly sliding on another ring, there is nothing 'pensive' or 'reflective' to how she's regarding you—taking time to exist with you—in this moment. She isn't lost in thought, but in you.

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To continue reading this public post on TFS Patreon 🌲along with more Book Two teasers, please go: here. I hope you enjoy these moments with S. Dorran! Thank you for your support. 😍

#fernweh saga #interactive fiction #reader interactive #silas dorran #sofia dorran #who do queue think you are?

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lacunafiction · 3 months

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Would Mal say yes if the MC proposed to them 👀

A most intriguing question, Anon. 👀

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Before you can even take out the ring box, get down on one knee, or shift closer to Mal for a romantic handhold, they're smiling a little more widely at you. There is more tenderness beneath that ineffable knowing quality that you've grown to accept. It's enough to make you pause, blinking for a second when they take out their own ring box—no, wait, that's yours. Your hand flies to your pocket, patting its newfound emptiness while you balk at your mysteriously hot beloved.

"I know we'll be together forever," Mal confidently concludes. "But you're welcome to put a ring on it if I can leave my own claim on you."

You're still a little stunned by this turn of events; however, Mal's hand finds yours to create an unyielding yet certain hold. They won't let go.

They won't let you go.

(To read Mal's full response, go: here. It's public on my Patreon. 🌲)

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We're into RO excursions (date branches)! 👀

#the way Mal quietly resents Valentine's Day prior to being in romance with the MC is very personal to me 😌#For TFS patrons; you likely know why this month is extra special for them 👀💕🏍#self reblog #who do queue think you are?#fernweh saga

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lacunafiction · 3 months

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Very interesting, indeed. 👁️👁️

"Offer yourself willingly."

This line only comes up if your Returning Visitor showed an interest in the ??? during Book One. It links to a variety of unique scenes.

The fact that people (including me) thirst for the ??? when it has actually confessed to murdering Grandpa makes this collective delirium that much funnier to me...

Hi Anon,

Your parenthesis have me laughing a little to myself; you're valid. 😌

I must admit the interest in the ??? is something I had an inkling of from the start. Although it's only increased since Book One released which allowed you all to see just how depraved (?), possessive (?), er darkly passionate (?) the ??? can be about messing with the MC. We will have to see how that influences the series. It'll be... interesting.

Best wishes! 💚

#it splits/branches the nightmare section because the ??? reacts differently #who do queue think you are?#self reblog #fernweh saga #tfs spoilers #(well it's minor spoilers for Book Two. i'm just excited to be through with that section! i'm focused heavily on writing rn.)#(thank you for your support and patience! 💚)

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lacunafiction · 3 months

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I can confirm that the MC frequently features in J's nightmares.👁️👁️ This is something you all can learn more about in Book Two, though it hits devastatingly harder while in romance. J carries a lot on their shoulders (really, it weighs down their heart). 💚

Imagine if J has nightmares about MC being disappointed in them during Book 1 alongside being worried over the never-responded to letters... Think about how much stress J Corvin is under without adding his burdens as a Detective. I'm so not ok thinking about J Corvin.

#james corvin #jane corvin #words #who do queue think you are?#fernweh saga

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lacunafiction · 3 months

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I really hope the options of "mc had a crush on someone" will have a reveal scene in the future bc...

MC: "Hey, remember how the day we first met you challenged me to <insert literally any messed up competition where both R and MC almost get themselves killed>?"

R: "Do you doubt my memory, <last name>? Of course I remember that"

MC: "Well... I maybe had a massive crush on you ever since that moment"

R: "Tsk, the whole reason I challenged you in the first place was because I had a crush on you"

MC: ...

R: ...

MC & R: "Hold on..." "Wait a minute..."

Both: ".......YOU HAD A CRUSH ON ME?????"

Hi Anon!

I hope you're doing well.

Lol, this made me think of the spiderman meme, but my favorite part is: "<insert literally any messed up competition where both R and MC almost get themselves killed>". I felt that in my soul as did J. Corvin for especially competitive MCs.🤣 (I also love how in Book One it's suggested that only your childhood friend may suspect the past crush on R. This could potentially come up again in a sweet way.)

The past crushes have already been tailoring things in Book Two, so I can't wait for future scenes where they continue to come into play.

Thank you for your fun ask! 💚

#reese verner #ruby verner #fernweh saga #asks #who do queue think you are?

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lacunafiction · 3 months

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Winter

#this is so lovely--the ice on the branches/fronds and how the snow is largely undisturbed #(It snows in Fernweh! I partially decided this for the bonus writings but also in general for the ~aesthetic~ of a dark and snowy forest.)#fs reblogs #scenery #who do queue think you are?

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lacunafiction · 3 months

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*taps on the glass*

ahem… I’ve been poring over the book recently, I love it!! And I’ve been trying to piece some things together - some things I think I actually have so, I have a question…….

Will……. Revenge be possible in certain paths? Even if it’s not the most rational?

I'm so curious if you're tapping on like a wine glass (or a cup of chilled orange juice) 🥂, suggesting we're across screens rn, or implying I live in a terrarium. 🐍 Either way, you made me smile, Anon!

Thank you for loving TFS, and it's great that you're trying to connect the puzzle pieces and hints woven into it. There's still a lot to uncover, but yes, there will be certain paths for the MC to enact revenge and cause harm to those they think might have hurt them. We can safely talk about what happened to the TFS grandfather, the insensitive manner of his burial (not burial?), that upset/angered some MCs, so they could have it out for the Board. Your choices can also have a big impact on Ms. Verner (negative and positive), but I can't spoil that.

Here is an unexpected choice from Book Two:

#…Try to give Ms. Verner a genuine hug even if that's crazy. (It's honestly insane.) "I missed you."

The 'even if it's not the most rational part' has caught my eye (and the ???'s)! 👀 You can make some questionable choices too. In fact, that's true in a section I'm currently working on. As an aside, the writing for Book Two is ahead of schedule. 🎉 I'm using a new approach of writing, editing (myself and my friend/editor), play-testing, and then re-editing instead of only writing first and then saving the edits for later. It's working well to eliminate re-writing or lag time after it's finished. Thank you all for your patience/support.

Best wishes! 💚

New TFS Patreon benefits, including spicy stories 🔥, Book Two alpha content drops ✨, and more! Please check it out: here. If you enjoyed your time in Fernweh, please consider reviewing/rating it. 🥰

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