bro you are on the FANDOM WEBSITE why are you NOT supporting your fandom creators????? do you WANT us to stop??? do you want there to be no more art & fic?? because that’s what happens when you don’t reblog our stuff. this isn’t a threat, this is a reality. if there is no one here wanting to see our stuff we won’t post it. I’m not trying to guilt trip here, none of us are, we’re literally just saying that if there is no motivation to spend 10+ hours making fanart or 5 years writing a multichapter fic for free then we won’t fucking do it

^this shit? ridiculous. I LOVE EVERYONE WHO REBLOGGED & INTERACTED WITH MY ART! I LOVE EVERYONE WHO ASKED QUESTIONS & COMMENTED!! but so many of these people just liked it & left. this has been getting worse over the years, too. the reblogs to likes ratio has been getting crazier. I create because I love it, but if I have no reason to post, I won’t. fandoms dry up because of this. creators quit because of this.

we just need to stop acting like this is instagram, or that anyone cares what your blog looks like. people don’t see your likes, they see your reblogs. you want that favourite content creator to post more art? you want that writer to post the next chapter of your fav fic?? reblog it. share it. show them you care, because otherwise they won’t. this is a hobby we do for free. you consume our stuff for free. you aren’t entitled to it, so please just reblog, it isn’t hard.

Rereading the entire Lore Olympus story is my comfort <3 Much like rereading anything or rewatching a show or a movie you notice details that you didn't notice before. It makes you appreciate how much work and detail they put into it.

Much like how I am with grey's anatomy I'm pretty sure I could win a Lore Olympus trivia contest lol. I've re-read it so many times because it's my comfort comic lol.

I guess the point is I noticed a lot of things and sometimes I want to block about it and most of the things I want to blog about requires visualization. Webtoon will not allow you to screenshot or screenrecord. Not even episode 1.

I know why they have it like that and it's for a good reason. I agree, we don't want people pirating it, or posting episodes panel by panel on Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr for likes. That's WRONG.

Artists/Storytellers/Illustrators/Writers/Content creators who post online get fucked over so many times because people just screenshot or save it and post it for likes and views without even tagging the artist or crediting the artist. I might not be explaining it right but Jenny Jimyu's is a great example. If you haven't heard of Jenny Jinya, she is an artist and is best known for her Loving Reaper comics.

Artists on Webtoon are protected from having their work stolen but Jenny started off on social media and (for example) it would be taken by someone who runs a Facebook page and they would get millions of likes, shares, followers and they wouldn't credit her. If you are popular enough you get paid for views, likes, followers, and stuff like that. I remember that it was so bad that Jenny posted about it multiple times asking people to at the least tag her or give her credit for her work when you take it.

So I know the difference between right and wrong when it comes to this and I would never screenshot an entire episode and post it for the world to see. Being a fan means you DONT do that shit to the people who provide you comfort, right?

Its just I see so many people on here making their commentary and blogging about particular subject WITH PHOTOS.

How do you guys do that?

I know I blogged about a Lore Olympus theory and I provided some photos but I got that from somewhere else. I, myself, didn't obtain it directly from webtoon. I literally had to look for it and do you know how hard it was to do that?

So that's what Im going to try to figure out I guess because that's why I haven't been blogging.

hi i was the reader that sent in that realllyyyyy long ask abt your stucky series never let you go and raved about how fucking amazing it was but that was until i picked up one of your bucky series, a love that never leaves? wow. just pure fucking wow everything about that series cannot be described in words alone. you make writing an art, a really beautiful form of art. one that i never realized how beautiful it truly was until i read your work. and this is only the second work of yours that i have read and i have to tell you, without a fucking doubt, you are on top of the list for some of the best writers i have read from. and i have read quite a few fics but no fic or story has invoked so many and strong emotions like this one and “never let you go.” i cried when the characters cried, laughed when they laughed. cheered when they cheered. on the edge when they were in danger. do you know how incredible that is? you are not only a storyteller but an artist of your generation. it doesn’t feel like writing it feels like youre creating a perfectly crafted movie/film and that its all coming to life before our eyes and we have to appreciate every detail and aspect of the film in order to analyze it perfectly. its more so your amazing skill and talent that brings this story to life. ive read this story over quite a few days and i could not for the life of me drop it for one second. everywhere i went and everything i did, this story was on my mind and i had to finish it because i was so enamored with it. but i took so long because i was obsessed with paying attention to the little details and making sure i was rightfully appreciating the piece of art on my screen. so i looked up difficult words, reread passages, revisited chapters, just to imprint the story in my brain and mygod was i ever more in love. no amount of words can express to you how much i hold this story close to heart. or how this has now been my favorite story of all time. i have never paid much attention to a series like this, much less even finishing a fic series bc i end up losing the connection and feeling for the story but this? this one takes the cake. it got my attention, it moved me, brought about so many damn emotions to me, idk which ones i felt the most associated with. the tears and sadness i felt for her and him, for the demise that kept being hinted at their relationship, it is crazy to me how much i felt for this story. usually a story drags on a little too slow or moves a bit too fast but you know. you know how to pace a good damn story and that is so amazing and quite honestly one of the best points in your writing. every chapter, piece i read feels so perfectly paced and never once lacking a sense of time that i just felt i was obligated to complete this masterpiece. i only wished for more exploration on what occurred after the confrontation with lewis and after the last chapter as bucky hastily left her all alone and said such harsh words to her when she clearly showed him how alone she was all this time and even then. how he pushed her to not blame herself and she repeated the words back to him in that chapter but then it proved fruitless because he was so upset with her. how did they settle that quarrel? did bucky apologize for breaking her so easily? im just curious bc i knew we were going to move on that in the epilogue but i was so heartbroken for her!

anyways i will make another ask listing some of my favorite quotes in this story because i love it so damn much and one ask is not enough to show you how amazing you did.

thank you for writing!

Hello there! So sorry for not responding sooner but to be perfectly honest...this ask made me so happy I kept it in my inbox to keep reading and re-reading it. 🥺

THANK YOU for taking the time to read my crazy stories, and to share such a lovely and thoughtful comment on 'A love that never leaves.' I did think about what happened between Bucky leaving and his return, and it comes down to this - he knew he loved her before and that he messed up, but on the cusp of losing each other again after finally finding some happiness, the whole world came back into focus for them both. They spent so long being apart, they knew the only way to move forward was with honest, genuine communication and forgiveness. So I think that space between Bucky coming home and Steve arriving was spent with a few tears, lots of soul-searching conversations, and Bucky showering her with all the love in his heart.

I like to think so anyway. 💙

Just A Fan

Oc writing. I just really wanted to post the first part because I’m really proud of it. Like it? Let me know & ill share more of it 💕

Fic jumps between Cherry & Seto’s POV

W! This is going to be a kidnapped fic. SFW. (For the most part. No sex) its a different take. Instead of the fan being obsessed its the comic book artist.

Super Big Comic Con was was always in September, the last weekend of the month where all the fans and collectors gathered to share interest and spend all their money on prints, comics and whatever else they could find. Cherry had to rush through her homework the week before so she could focus on the con and only the con. She was a junior in highschool studying editing and art. She was a popular girl with everybody but she really preferred her own space to think and work on her ideas. One day she wanted to work at a comic book company in the editing department. Her name was Cher but she liked to be called Cherry. Cherry was about 5’4 with long cherry red hair and her fashion was usually lose tops with overalls and sneakers, she was thin with a tiny waistline and always had eyeliner on with little wings. She had a lip ring that was a shiny silver and a eyebrow piercing in her right brow to match. She always carried herself with confidence and opportunity. She had been saving up for the hotel so she could attend the con all weekend and it was finally time.

——-

Seto was just getting ready to leave his house to make his way to the convention. He checked all his rooms, his locks and finally his basement. It made him frown as he leaned on the stairway looking in on the empty room; it consisted of a fuzzy carpet, an expensive dresser, an even more expensive computer and a brand new art tablet. This was his ‘inspiration room’ but lately… it was missing what inspired him the most.

He sat down on the bottom step with his elbows on his knees as he scanned around the room he put so much money into, he was a very tall man, lanky and an even 6’1 with jet black hair he liked to keep long.

The windows were small and high up, one on each wall. He got up with a slouch not bothering to fix his short hairs in his eyes as he sulked to the little area under his stairs. It had a small wall so you could not see inside and a door with a lock on it. He lightly kicked the door open leaning forward to peek in, his hands in his pockets. It was the same carpet with a small tv built into the wall and a makeshift bed that looked like just blankets that were sitting comfortably on some chains that were attached to the wall. He needed a new inspiration, he was lonely. Poor guy, all those comics he drew for could not fill the empty hole in his heart

Cherry had packed her bag into her car along with some clothes for the hotel and was ready to go. She got in the driver's seat and left her hometown for the next city over on her way to Super Big Comic Con. It was a long drive, maybe an hour and a half but she checked into her room around mid afternoon and could still catch the first day of the con if she hurried.

The first thing Cherry wanted to do was walk the con and see what it had to offer. It was always a delight for her, comics, artists, figures, cosplayers, writers all in one place. She bought some prints and asked some artist for advice that would help her with her career choice. Most artist were very nice and told her its a great place to work which really boosted her confidence. Cherry was making her way through the con looking for one particular comic artist. He was her favorite and she had all of his books and even his special edition sketch books. His pen name was Kidd Nathers but he usually went by Kidd for short. He always showed up whenever he wanted which normally meant towards the end of the day. He always did it this way, his real fans would wait around for him. Made picking out his inspiration easy.

——

Seto sulked through the con, hands in his pockets and eyes half lidded. He loathed these cons to be painfully honest. Too many people congesting the walkways and fake fans trying to get free art. He was nearing his mid 30s and just had no time for it. Long hours of editing, drawing with no pay off. Sure he got paid very well but what's the point if he had no one to spend it on right? Seto was approaching his table to see one person waiting near it. Just one fan ? well okay. Looks pretty legit.

Seto slid down into his chair laying his arms on the booth and sorting out all of his prints with sticky notes on each one with a set price. He did not do deals, too many hagglers and what not. He ran a bony hand through his hair watching this girl check her phone a few times while she looked around. Must not know he sneaked up.

“Looking for me?” his voice had a tickle in it along with a subtle tease. His smile creeped up his face too.

Cherry jumped nearly dropping her phone, the little cherry phone keychain dangling around in the air . her hair whipped around and Seto raised an eyebrow once he saw her face, that smile once she realized who was talking to her. Eyeliner, piercings, that hair.. He rested his cheek on his palm while his free hand tapped his booth. “Sorry i'm late, i didn't want to come. “ he said with a cheeky smile.

“Kidd!!!” Cherry hurried over placing her hands on the booth with a big smile on her face that made her lip ring shine in the light. “Oh my gosh your here! I was beginning to think you would skip this time around but something told me to wait it out , i love your work!!!”

Awww .. you're so nice. “Thank you ,I'm flattered” he tapped his index finger on his face under his eye. “Big fan, I take it? And i show up when i want but it appears you already know that “ he told her , leaning back to stretch. He was wearing a long white top with a stretched out neck with black jeans and boots.

Cherry could not hide her blush; she was so excited. “I just!!! I watch all your interviews, well . I read them since I know you said once you don't like in person interviews but you said you like to show up late to cons or not go at all. Im happy your here, if its any recollection, i love your work and its made my whole day to see you let alone talk to you. What you do is truly amazing.”

Seto folded his arms behind his head letting out a soft laugh and a big smile. He was touched by her words it gaver him a pleasant high , something he had not had in awhile. It was only the first day of this con and he was already feeling a … connection.

“Thank you, that means the world to me, these cons are a hit or miss for me, its the only time i really leave the house.” he faked a laugh .

“Aw cmon! Surely you go out!”She teased while looking through his prints.

“Okay okay” he leaned on his booth with his arms folded while smiling up at her, “ya caught me” he was lying. “See anythin ya like…?”

“Cher!! But i go by Cherry! And well. Everything but i only have maybe $80 left so i can only get one print.”

Cherry….. “Thats a nice name and nickname, pick whichever you want and ill sign it for you Cherry”

Cherry had picked a jester girl with a chain around her neck with a big hammer behind her back . Seto signed it for her and even put it in a print holder for her,

“Thank you!” she beamed while looking at the print.

“My pleasure”

“Will you uh be here tomorrow and sunday?” she asked looking at him.

“Mmm.. yeah, i will. Just for you “ Seto teased, poking at the girls arm.

Cherry giggled and waved goodbye to the comic book artist leaving Seto all alone. He felt good inside, this feeling in his chest was telling him something. Should be an interesting Convention for once.

A Happy 2020 to the Cap-IM Community!

We would like to wish all members and followers of the Cap-IM community across platforms a Happy Gregorian New Year! The community has been busy as always, and we want to extend a warm THANK YOU to everyone who helped us make 2019 another fantastic Steve/Tony year.

There are always things happening in the comm, not least of which are our annual fests and events. We're always amazed at the number of fanworks our participants bring about and the enthusiasm all of you bring to the table — active creators and participants, our active community of readers, commenters, reccers and supporters! Please give all of them a shout out of appreciation, because we wouldn't be here without them and, of course, we hope to see all of you around again for an exciting 2020!

2019 saw our follower count rise to 9000 on Tumblr - thanks for joining us, new people! 

We hope that you find the community welcoming, that you enjoy all the amazing content that creators share with us, and that you feel comfortable reaching out if you have any ideas or suggestions to implement. We did have a small thank you party to celebrate it and hope we'll see more parties and mini-events when the time comes!

In April, we celebrated the roller coaster of feelings that's Avengers: Endgame with a 10-day countdown to the world premiere! It was a fantastic way to reminisce about favourite Steve/Tony moments in the MCU, share hopes for the then-upcoming end of Phase 4, and create new content celebrating the cinematic iterations of Steve and Tony. This may have been the end of an era — but never truly the end for them!

In honour of one of our community mods, @laireshi​ stepping down, we did a special STONY Bingo edition — the 616 Bingo, which ended on December 31st. Congratulations to all the participants who reached a bingo — the prizes will soon be out to you! Full of tropey goodness, the prompts used in the 616 Bingo will be incorporated into our regular Bingo from here on out, so you will have a chance to create for them again. 

At the end of June, we launched a brand new challenge! Our first Captain America & Iron Man Midyear Exchange paired artists up with writers: Each artist was assigned to a writer to create art based on an existing story, and each writer was assigned to an artist to write a story based on existing artwork. We are so pleased with the turnout, and the gorgeous new fanworks that were created! What a lovely way to pay tribute to someone's transformative work.

Because of popular demand we ran our comment bingo again and hope you're looking forward to more rounds to come!

Navaan generously gifted us with another year of paid Dreamwidth account, allowing us to continue expanding our tags for creators and events. If any of you feel inclined to give the community some paid time/DW points to help us keep things neatly organized, that'd be very appreciated — we went over the 1000 tag limit for free accounts back in 2018 and with our events, new participants and new fans joining in, the tag list keeps growing ♥

We'd like to remind you about our Pillowfort, which for now we're only using to post major announcements. But if you're active on Pillowfort and would like us to use it more, give us a shout out.

We're also sharing all announcements on Twitter and we'll shortly start posting announcements regularly on Discord. More information will follow in our event announcement posts. What will 2020 bring? 2020 is starting as busy as every year here. Holiday Exchange reveals are in progress, Community Gifts continue to be created, and sign-ups for the Remix Exchange and the Remix Relay assignments went out today (with Remix Madness, the no-commitment free-for-all part of the challenge, opening on Jan 11 for sign-ups). Additionally, the 2020 Reverse Big Bang is open for artist submissions already! We'll soon start a round of support chats, so keep an eye out for more information. And of course new round of our popular Steve/Tony Bingo will start soon, and Round 3 of Stony Comment Bingo is still ongoing.

We hope you're looking forward to our annual events! We have a small surprise planned for you this summer and you can expect the Big Bang and Holiday Exchange to return later this year! And this summer our Tiny Reverse Bang will return after it took a break in 2019. (See our List of Cap-Iron Man Events post for what to expect).

We have more ideas to keep you thinking about Steve/Tony across the multiverse in 2020. Keep an eye on the announcements! 

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A happy 2020 to all Steve/Tony shippers! We hope to have another amazing Steve/Tony year with the help of all of you. We will endeavour to provide many fun opportunities for you to challenge yourself, create more Steve/Tony content and meet new fellow shippers! 

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hello hello all !!! my name is riley and this is my actual trash son maverick, aka the flight risk !!! i am so so hyped to get the ball rollin on this, so check out info on my kid under ze cut !!

warning: this got rlly mcfreaking long and i am so sorry fjdklsjs i am incapable of writing a short intro post

unfortunately i will not be able to be around for the official opening bc i’m on vacation w my fam and godparents, but i will try and intermittently read intros and chat to you guys about plots !!!! PLS feel free to bombard me through IMs or through discord if any plot sparks ur interest or u think mav could fit well in one of ur plots!!! :’)

THE BASICS

Name: Maverick Hobbes Braxton

Age: Twenty-one

Gender: Cismale

Pronouns: He/Him

Major & year: Philosophy, Third year

Faceclaim: Alex Fitzalan

Occupation: N/A

THE FLIGHT RISK

Maverick Braxton, as you might see, is an enigma—or rather, has evolved into one, slowly: a transformation that begun with his first breath. In his early years, the stage had been set for him, line by line. Act One: attend prep schools, excel in classes. Act Two: attend Covington, take center stage—you know, all of the things his older brother, Richard had accomplished with ease, just one year prior to all of his expectations. It was simple, really: a blueprint laid out ahead of him, with little to nothing in his way.

The only problem was that Maverick didn’t exactly see the point in choosing that path, that stage, that story. To him, it wasn’t challenging.

That, and the fact that the life laid out in front of him offered him absolutely nothing.

A series of banal expectations, unfair comparisons, and heartbreaking betrayals, and the traditional life of the Braxton child was thrown out the window—at least, in his brain, it was. See, Maverick Braxton, while independent, coy, and arrogant, isn’t stupid. He knows if he pleases his parents just enough, they’ll still distribute his trust fund and still bail him out of legal trouble when he inevitably tiptoes too far down the delicate line between ambition and rebellion. Perhaps it’s a bit selfish, but what does he owe to a family who paid him no attention, who never asked of his well-being, his own ambitions, his personal dreams?

He’s the kind of person to drive down the highway, windows rolled all the way down, cigarette lit—not because he necessarily likes the taste of nicotine, but because he likes the way the smoke creates clouds that obscure reality. He’ll surprise you in class when he interjects with a sarcastic but surprisingly salient point before throwing up his hood and retreating to the back corner for the rest of class. He’s the kind of person to start reading a book, flipping incessantly through the pages, both impatient by the pace of the plot, yet put it down before he reaches the final pages because he doesn’t want to be disappointed by the ending. He’s the kind of artist who rarely finishes a sketch, the writer who is never satisfied by a poem—for fear, of course, by deep-rooted insecurities that nothing that he will ever do will be enough.

A once-broken heart had taken time to mend, even though it seems ice-cold and whole from the outside. It’s why he has commitment issues: he doesn’t want to be burned again. He plays off his flirtatious bit as a personality trait, someone who is bored by the prospect of being tied down—and yet those who share his bed might consider him Covington’s most surprisingly deep pillow-talker.

An enigma, you see—one who doesn’t stick around long enough for anyone to truly understand, truly a Flight Risk.

BIOGRAPHY:

( You can read his full biography here! Still in the process of editing it a bit, but below are some important bullet points! )

Maverick was born the second of three children to the Braxton family—and as per usual with the Braxton children, he was born into a life filled to the absolute brim of expectation.

His father, a playwright, his mother, an actress. His brother, a theatre prodigy—what part did that leave him to play? The assumed expectations were to follow in his mother and brothers’ footsteps and take center stage; he excelled, for a while, but Maverick always felt lost.

Neighbors and family friends would always ask if he had measured up, in each and every shape and form: it was like the entire universe had a scoreboard with their names titling each section, and Maverick was always playing catch-up, never knowing where the finish line was.

For a while, he stuck to the script that was given to him: study, succeed, repeat. He tried to understand the ins and outs of his father’s work, of masterful acting techniques, trying to make a large enough splash to where his family would even notice the work he put into his life. Surprise: it didn’t.

It took him seventeen years to truly understand that his role in life was not exactly the story his parents had laid out for him, but rather, his sibling, instead.

Downcast emotions transformed quickly into cynicism. What used to make him feel sad now fueled a blue fire within Maverick’s chest, one that felt wronged by the system he was placed in: a complete first-world problem, but it was then and there when he decided to take advantage of his situation, given that he had spent his entire life dedicated to a part he wouldn’t play.

Hypocritical as he was, he still enjoyed the fruits of his parents’ work, cashing the unlimited checks with his name on them, as if it was some sort of sick version of love.

One piece of recognition that Maverick finally earned was an acceptance to Covington—and even that couldn’t be tainted by his brother’s success or his legacy status.

At Covington, Maverick has both lost and found his footing, multiple times. He’s quit acting, quit studying theater, in favor of a topic that stimulates his brain more than reading lines and

PERSONALITY:

Maverick Braxton is certainly a paradox. He’s charismatic, funny, and has a witty sense of humor –– and is generally appreciated by his peers because he’s able to move conversation and discussion without making topics seem dry.

Despite his apparent inferiority to his sibling, the Braxton family still breeds the cream of the crop. He’s certainly a bit arrogant sometimes, given that he’s intelligent, innovative, and clever, and wants to be recognized for it –– however, even if he might not show it on the outside, he appreciates a good challenger. He thinks it keeps his wit sharp, and of course, his ego would never show it, but he does appreciate learning from people. After all, his passion in philosophy, his current area of study, makes him certainly interested in how the world works.

Those who happen to get to know Maverick outside of the surface-level stuff, outside the initial cockiness and flirtatious front he puts on will know that he’s actually quite thoughtful. His lonely childhood has made him extremely loyal to those who have shown him similar trust and friendship –– he would never turn his back on them.

He asks probing questions, is a good listener –– perhaps because he’s interested in human decision making, but is also because he doesn’t quite know what it’s like to be loved unconditionally –– though he wants to.

Deep down, what almost no one knows is that he’s really quite soft. He passes his curiosity off as wanting to understand people, when really it’s a mechanism for hoping someone asks him questions in return, to give him the time of day he wished his parents ( and the rest of the goddamned universe ) had given him.

Despite his theatre prowess, he isn’t actually a particularly good liar. Those who spend enough time around him can hear his tone of voice incline slightly and see him scratch his brow.

AESTHETICS:

coffee-stained mugs, walking with headphones in but nothing playing, untied shoelaces, black hoodies, a cheeky smirk, small books in his back pocket, writing in the margins, unfinished poems, quoting old authors on a daily basis, incessant eye-rolling, pen ink stains, an unmade bed, mismatched socks, floral ties, empty bottles of liquor, rose thorn pricks, old worn poetry books, polished dress shoes, calloused fingers, unlit cigarettes between teeth.

HEADCANONS:

Funnily enough, Maverick’s name means ‘independent, a noncomformist’, which is exactly the path that he has taken to stray away from his family’s expectations.

He does have one strong connection to his family, though: his grandmother, on his father’s side. She understands the pressure he undergoes, who saw the pressure Maverick’s father endured to obtain the success he has. She is one of the only reasons that Maverick has not just jetted off to take on his own adventure. He loves her dearly, and wishes that her empathy and wisdom would rub off on the rest of his family.

Maverick has some form of synesthesia, which allows him to remember a lot more than the average person. He associates colors, smells, sounds, to words –– and allows him to efficiently study any subjects he doesn’t have immediate passion for.

In the privacy of his own bedroom, he sometimes writes poetry and sketches his thoughts and muses –– when he knows he’s in complete privacy. Faces and features that appear in his sketchbooks are often those he’s thinking of often, those who intrigue him. He’s actually quite good a sketching, maybe not quite as good at writing poetry.

His room is spotless –– evidence that he is a bit of a control freak sometimes. It shows that during his adolescence, he reveled in the parts of his life that he could control and perfect.

tw drugs. He more than dabbles in drug use, smoking marijuana maybe every other day, while partaking in harder drugs like cocaine and adderall and others probably once a week. He feels like he’s in control of his use, but it may start to get the best of him. end tw.

Maverick is left-handed. He hates that he gets pen ink stains when he draws, writes poetry, takes notes. His left palm is probably perennially covered with ink.

Though he’s often wearing headphones ( airpods, of course, the nerve of this rich kid ), half the time, nothing’s playing. Sometimes he forgets to press play on his phone, sometimes he purposely likes listening to decision-making and conversations of strangers. it lets him think about the nature of mankind.

Maverick’s favorite philosopher is Albert Camus, known for his work that heavily developed the idea of absurdism ( much to do with the meaning of life, and human inability to discern an answer ).

Maverick’s preferred method of transportation is his skateboard. he loved it first because his parents hated it: pushing himself around on a board like that would get him injured—besides, why not just take the car to school, the driver had been paid for anyway? It was his first taste of rebellion. Now at Covington, where skateboarding is far more efficient than walking across campus, it comes in handy when he sees someone he’d rather not stop and chat to.

Maverick could die with a poetry book nestled on his chest—it’s the one thing he got out of the impressive book collection his family owned. There was something daunting and beautiful about the way poems would transform metaphors into something fantastical, like the emotions were clearly there, but the words were skirting the issue. Kind of like how his parents would never really tell him they loved him.

Maverick often has headphones in when he walks to class. not particularly because he’s actually listening to music or a podcast, but rather because he’d just … rather not be bothered to stop and talk to people.

Maverick loves to draw. He’s mostly self-taught, with a bit of mentorship from his high school art teacher. Evidenced by the rest of his fleeting personality, he rarely finishes a sketch or painting. He claims he never has time to finish them, but the number of crumbled-up, half-finished sketches in his trash bin might say otherwise.

PLOTS

** see my wanted plots tag here too! // and my plots page here !!

* FIRST LOVE / OPEN.

It wouldn’t be easy to make Maverick feel like even more of a disappointment than he already had with his parents, his family—but your muse proved this feeling wrong. He loved them, more than he’d ever loved anything before. In the midst of confusion about where he belonged, he felt safe with your muse; he’d do anything for them. Things ended, he felt betrayed ( though the break-up could have easily been due to a fault of his ), and the split made him the one who now struggles fully with commitment. He doesn’t want to have his heart broken again. See: this entire pinterest board.

but also if u give me this ……………… i’ll name my firstborn after u

* BEST FRIEND / OPEN.

Those who go through similar childhood traumas are often able to understand each other –– that was how it worked with Maverick and your muse, at least. They’re thick as thieves — and have likely seen the ups and downs of Maverick’s life in real time.

* CHILDHOOD FRIENDS / OPEN.

Self explanatory—and also probably knows about the pressures the Braxton family imposes on their children.

* EX-FRIENDS / OPEN.

Friends who were close, close no longer. Maverick’s a real piece of work, and an asshole, too—there are myriad possibilities for why Maverick could have pushed them away. He wouldn’t openly admit that he misses being around your muse, but he certainly would feel a bit of guilt given that they’re no longer the closest of friends.

* MOMENT OF WEAKNESS / OPEN.

Your muse, in whatever unfortunate setting, saw a glimpse of Maverick’s soft side that hardly ever makes an appearance. He’s not going to let them tell the world about his vulnerabilities, though. Not a chance.

* DISLIKED / OPEN.

Maverick is sarcastic, cold, and sometimes emotionless. It’s not surprising that not everyone gets along with the middle Braxton. The possibilities are endless—throw in some sexual tension and I’d actually fall at ur feet.

* PREVIOUS ROOMMATES / OPEN.

Your muse, at one point, probably knew Maverick better than everyone else at Covington. They overheard some of his phone calls with his parents, saw his notes for how he was to achieve his life goals, heard him crying in the middle of the night when he thought your muse was asleep. They could be extremely close now, as in one of the few people Maverick opens up to, or could be distant friends who know about one anothers’ struggles. The possibilities are endless, tbh.

+ ANYTHING LEGITIMATELY ……… IF U THINK THERE’S POSSIBILITY FOR SOMETHING COOL W MAV AND UR MUSE. SIGN ME THE F UP. THANKS.

I wanted to take some time out and talk about who I am, where I've been and why.... I feel a need to touch base with my fans, old and new, and talk about the process of a dream. :) My truth is simply my truth. I think it's important for the world to really understand what it takes to be an indie artist, I would like to share my story. It's normal to be human. It's normal to have a journey, a plan. It takes TIME to know who you are as a person, let alone an artist. My EP is done. Now you ask, where is it? I've never talked about the numerous day jobs I've worked since graduation from NCCU in 2012. I've never talked about the 3 banks I've worked at, and how I pretended to "love" being a banker. I never told anyone about how my passwords at work always had something to do with "Having Faith", and each year, I'd change the year. I'd ask myself, "Damn, Heather! How many years is it gone take of you changing this password for you to finally try and do music full time?" That was my goal. Do music full time, make it a priority. I'd never had the courage enough to do so, until I was let go June 2, 2016. And the whole time, 9th remained patient with me and supportive while I found myself, and figured out what I truly wanted. My parents made me a hard worker. I got it honest. I got my sense of pride honest too. It seems for years, after I released "Hip Hop Soul Lives" in 2011, I had a disconnect within myself. I couldn't figure out who I truly was and how I could be that person. FULL TIME. How can I be successful in the eyes of my family, knowing that chasing my dream would take extreme sacrifice? How can I succeed when people in my own family are telling me that being a singer and being from NC is pretty much just a fairy tale. I received way more BS than I did support. That shit takes a toll on your mental. Especially a YOUNG chick, whos fresh out of college and still figuring things out. (I'm almost 28 and im still figuring things out btw). I lied to myself when I didn't have the answers. In 2014, I told myself, "Hey! Maybe I'll just find a part time gig, record music, AND go to grad school to become a counselor..." so I started grad school online. I put singing on a back burner. I was taking advantage of my gift and didn't even know it. I was recording a lot less, but I never stopped completely. For 6 months, I focused more on grad school, pleasing family and looking like I had a "real" plan, and less on MY music. I mean I had put out singles, (Drive Home) and (Summer Day) and done some shows with my team but still felt discouraged. I'd done features and worked with awesome artists like Jadakiss, Mac Miller, and K.R.I.T., yet still wasn't in tune with my own artistry. I worked with a writer and those songs were never released because the songs never really came together project wise. It wasn't the right time. I didn't have a full project that made sense yet. In the midst of me deciding that grad school wasn't gonna work, I had a heart to heart with 9th. I said I'm ready to put a project together...but I don't know what to call it. I told 9th I wanted to tell my story, who I am. I wanted it to be honest....I wanted to pour my heart out. He then suggested "Black Girl"...."its who you are....tell your story....Black Girl Story"...little did I know, most of the content that would make for my project hadn't happened yet. This was 2014. As an artist, it's important to take your time in your personal growth. It's easy to get caught up in the "keeping up with the Jones'" game because we live in a land of "followers" and "likes" and who's who! To me, it ain't never been about the fame. I've always just wanted to tell my truth, THROUGH THE MUSIC. My team has always moved by a cree of moving in silence, but I must recognize how important it is to be patient and to trust your leadership. It's important to trust the timing and process of what it takes to put out your best work. People in the streets say, "9th Wonder ain't fuckin with you like he fuck with Rapsody." THEY didn't SEE Rap in the studio day in and day out. She inspired me to get on my shit. She's always been a go getter and one that spends endless hours on her craft. THEY don't know about how 9th never asked me or anyone to pay for studio time. THEY weren't there when 9th paid for rooms on each and every festival trip...and bought food for us. THEY weren't there when Rap set up my photo shoots, paid for make up appointments and wardrobe. Nobody knows what goes on behind the scenes! No one wants to talk about what it takes to be a real team player. No one but the squad has been in the studio with ALL OF US for the last 7 years. THEY dont see all of what 9th does to run a label and a studio. They don't understand how much heart one must truly possess to literally invest time, money, and energy into someone's else's dreams and aspirations. It's something that is taken advantage of too often. In all actuality, my project wasn't ready. 9th taught me about patience, and how important it is to stay away from being an artist who will "just throw something out" - Hes taught me about the importance of perfecting your craft. I've learned that making a solid project, or album takes time and it's more than the music. It's about the packaging, the content, the message, the articulation, the style. None of that comes over night. Sometimes egos get in the way....and sometimes your ego will kill yo ass if you let it. Timing is EVERYTHING. I got to a point in 2016 where I felt like everything was falling apart. I had Records in the can, but it still didn't feel "right" or "done". I guess God decided that enough was enough because in the remainder of 2016, I lost my job, my love relationship ended, and I felt like I was at ground zero. The day that I lost my job I went to the studio after crying my eyes out for 2 hours. I sat down with 9th and Rap who were both there and told them about my day. I told them before I told my parents what had happened. Within minutes, 9th told me that the JamRoc deal had come into fruition and that though one door had closed for me with my job, a new one had opened. I was speechless. Look at how God works. You mean Jamla, is going to have a partnership with Roc Nation? I had confirmation, on a spiritual level. I called my momma and told her I was coming home. I left Raleigh, and moved all of my furniture to my moms house. I decided it was time to focus on my damn self for a while. I finished my EP, over a course of about 11 months. I took my time. I felt free. I stayed many many many nights in the studio. My sister Rap welcomed me with open arms into her home. My team, my JAMLA family... helped me become who I am today. I'm forever grateful. It only gets better....from here. Thank you 9th Wonder, for listening to my demo that day back in 2009. Thank you for endless beats at no charge. Thank you for signing me to Jamla. Thank you for giving me a chance. Thank you for sticking with me, when I was lost. I'm appreciative of the ups, the downs, the shows where only 15 people showed up. I'm thankful for a team that is strong and that is better than ever. Welcome to JAMROC.

WOW, have things gotten wild over the past week! I’m currently in self-imposed quarantine, as is almost everyone I know. Several close friends have fallen ill. It’s scary out there right now. I sincerely hope that all of you readers this are safe and healthy. And that you’re washing your hands, avoiding contact with other people….and not terribly bored if you’re working (or not working) at home. Sounds like a good time to support and read some indie comics, if you ask me.

A cheap shot? Maybe.

But, hey. In the midst of all this COVID-19 madness, I’m…uh…still trying to fund this book I wrote. I’ve got a few days left before the Kickstarter to fund Tracy Queen, V2: Dangerous Experiments ends on Friday, March 20. And, well, that’s looking just about as bleak as the outside world right about now. I’ve worked very hard on the book itself, and on the Kickstarter campaign to fund it. And yet, there’s more than 50% left to raise in just over three days.

Yeah. I’m scared.

Not just because I have a compromised immune system due to medication I take for my autoimmune condition. (Although I am scared as heck about that, not gonna lie.) But also about my future as a writer. I rely on Kickstarter as a means to market, print, and distribute the comics I write, as well as books by other creators that I publish. So far, I’ve never had one fail. But with COVID-19 on the loose, interest in funding my work seems to have taken a precipitous dive. I’m not mad, because everyone is terrified. And it would be selfish and silly to be mad that folks are a little preoccuppied.

But I am scared.

Because, you know all those people who are losing income and afraid about whether they can make rent in the midst of all this fear and uncertainty? They’re me. And the future of my business as a comics writer and independent publisher may rely on this Kickstarter. If this campaign doesn’t get fully funded, we don’t get ANY of the money people have pledged. And then we may have to give up on, or at least severely alter, the future of my company—Oneshi Press. The proceeds from this campaign were meant to fund printing of this book and also help us stay afloat for the next few months, pay some of the artists who are creating work for our projects, and pay some bills. If we don’t make it, well…

I’m an indie creator, and my business helps support other indie creators.

So, hey. If you’re looking for ways to support folks whose livelihoods are on the line right now? Folks who work for themselves, have no paid time off, no sick leave, and usually really crappy health insurance? Look no further.

Hey. I know things are massively uncertain right now. I know people are losing income left and right, the stock market is taking a nosedive, and not every government is exactly stepping up to help people get through. *cough cough USA* I know shit’s scary.

But I’m literally trying to sell some comics. For cheap. For you to read while you’re in quarantine.

Folks. For $10, we’ll give you FOUR full-length digital comic books absolutely stuffed with art. That art took multiple artists thousands of hours and lots of money to produce.

For $25, we’ll give you all that and a printed comic book, too. The pot sweetens with every increase in pledge level after that. We’ve added new rewards of hand-drawn, gorgeous art, awesome stickers, and so much more. No matter what level you back at, I promise you: You’ll get more than your money’s worth, and you’ll likely get most of it while you’re still in quarantine.

Because those comics? They’re ready to go.

We’ll have digital rewards out within two weeks of the Kickstarter, if we get fully funded. That means, just when quarantine cabin fever is beginning to truly set in…BAM! Digital comics! And a few weeks after that (assuming our printer is operational) BLAMMO! Printed comics and art!

So, even if you’re not into supporting artists. If you’re just looking for something to do to keep yourself busy while you’re at home, bored and/or scared and/or desperate to stay entertained? Look no further. Our books will entertain you and get your brain going and let you immerse yourself in a world that’s not our messed-up situation in this world.

Help me give people comics!

If you’ve got a few bucks to spare and you want some comics, please pledge. If you don’t have anything to spare but you want to help, you can share the link. Or any of the following links, which provide interesting listening, fun-as-heck viewing, fascinating reads, and links back to my Kickstarter:

Smash Pages Q&A: Lynsey G.

Adrian Has Issues Episode 153: All Hail The Queen (with Lynsey G & Jayel Draco of Oneshi Press)

Which Tracy Queen Character Are You?

(NSFW) KILLER CAMGIRL TAKES OFF ARMOR, PUTS ON LINGERIE, TAKES OVER THE WORLD…

Let’s Talk About Socks, Baby! (And Changing the World!)

support tracy queen: a weird, wild, sex-positive graphic novel

My Sex-Positive, Feminist Graphic Novel, Tracy Queen, is Being Shadow Banned

Hot off the interview, we had reinvited our friends from Oneshi Press, Jayel and Lynsey, to talk about the TRACY QUEEN Volume 2 Kickstarter!

Here’s what’s in it for you.

Freaking ART. So much art! Tracy Queen, V2: Dangerous Experiments is a graphic novel, which means there’s art throughout by illustrator Jayel Draco. But there’s also cover art and fan art on the line by five other guest artists!

“Dangerous Experiments” front cover art by Tangmo Cecchini

Tracy Queen character turnaround, art print by Jayel Draco

“Dangerous Experiments” Chapter 1 cover art by Shaydens Doodle

Tracy Queen dominating Patience, fan art by Pink Pitcher

“Dangerous Experiments” Chapter 2 cover art by Jason Johnson

Tracy Queen in Mr. Guy Socks, art print by Jayel Draco

“Dangerous Experiments” Chapter 3 cover art by Dylan Jay Fox

“Dangerous Experiments” Chapter 3 cover art by Sophia Murphy

Plus comics! We’re offering Tracy Queen volumes 1 and 2, as well PACK issues 1 and 2, to everyone at $10 and over. Higher-level backers get even more comics in the form of our anthologies, which feature dozens of short comics by well over a hundred creators!

We’re also sending out stickers, postcards, a paper doll of Tracy, hand-drawn sketches, tote bags! The whole kit and caboodle!

Look. You’re in quarantine. I’m in quarantine. Let’s help each other out.

Please. Help if you can. Every pledge and every share means the absolute world to me right now.

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15 highlights from this year's Royal College of Art MA Fashion show

As voters took to the polls last week for the UK's general election, the Royal College of Art's MA fashion students were putting on their end-of-year show at an old studio in east London. Design reporter Alice Morby picks her highlights from the evening's catwalk show, installations and performance pieces.

The RCA MA Fashion show took place last week in a space in Shoreditch that was once the studio of Turner Prize-winning artist Rachel Whiteread.

Typical of an RCA presentation, the show's format included a range of performance pieces and installations as well as a more traditional catwalk show.

The presentation – held on the same night as the UK's general election – had strong undercurrents of race, class and gender exploration, something course leader Zowie Broach attributed to the current political climate.

"It is fitting that the show takes place at the very moment when the UK decides on its future government," said Broach. "Since the UK voted to leave the EU last June, students have been asking urgent questions about owning their own culture that haven't been asked for generations."

"They have been pushed to ask deeper questions about fashion within the current political climate and its power to effect change in this unsettling landscape."

From the 48 students across each pathway, here are our 15 highlights:

Ellie Rosseau

Ellie Rosseau's menswear pieces were influenced by the Manchester club scene, with trippy coloured knits combined with graffiti-style messages. It was probably the most poignant collection of the night, given its connection to Manchester, and Rosseau paid tribute to the recent terrorist attacks with models presenting a bee symbol – an emblem of support widely shared on social media – on their hands. She also pledged her support for Jeremy Corbyn, with a sign saying "Corbyn in Tories out".

Charlotte McDonald

Many members of Charlotte McDonald's family have been in the military, something that has inspired her interest in masculinity and how it is represented. Her uniform-style collection was made using a process called radio frequency welding, which involves using an electromagnetic current to weld the layers of rubber and denim together.

Bianca Saunders

Titled Personal Politics, Bianca Saunders' graduate collection is an extension of her research into defining modern black masculinity. When designing the garments, she used interviews with writer Kareem Reid as a starting point for conversations she then had with fellow students at the RCA about their own identity. From this, she created clothes that challenged the preconceived ideas they spoke about – resulting in outfits made from contrasting fabrics that had been textured with pleats and draped elements.

Rhiannon Wakefield

Given her interest in the way the clothing responds to movement, Rhiannon Wakefield created a "kinetic textile" for her garments that showed different textures and flecks of colour as the models moved around the catwalk. "I believe in the importance of understanding and appreciating the relationship between textile and garment, with the harmony between the two allowing for every piece to be completely unique to its purpose," she said.

Jennifer Koch

Jennifer Koch's models came bounding down the catwalk in metallic tracksuits while throwing fortune cookies at the audience. "Im influenced by the awkward moment after a racially insensitive question," she said. "It's the moment you struggle to tell someone off or laugh it off and crack a joke to show the insensitiveness. I consider myself a happy person who will always answer with humour."

Mathilde Krab Nymann

Mathilde Krab Nymann's collection was strikingly understated. She based the collection on the personal thoughts and reflections she'd had throughout her time on the masters course, particularly thoughts that had made her "reconsider prior assumptions". A simple, monochrome palette allowed the garment's construction to become the focus, with seams appearing on the outside of workwear-style jackets and trousers.

Seunghee Lim

Inspired by monotonous and repetitive trips from studio to home during the course of the masters programme, Seunghee Lim began looking to the way everyday objects themselves can be "objectified". A ready-meal case provided the inspiration for this final collection, specifically its moulded sections and labels. "I wanted to show this as ordinary and reject a concentrated aesthetic of beauty," said Lim.

Binbin Hu

Inspired by smokers outside on the street, Binbin Hu's performance sought to expose the relationships these people develop with the space they have to smoke in. Sitting inside a small courtyard, models were bound to each other in white jersey outfits.

Camilla Damkjaer

Camilla Damkjaer's womenswear collection featured a bold colour palette of lime greens, yellows and browns. In hopes of "celebrating the human touch", texture became an important part of her designs. "My work revolves around creating material and techniques that capture the agency of the wearer's body," she said.

Arnar Mar Jonsson

Icelandic Arnar Mar Jonsson looked to his native culture, citing drinking being one of the "main activities" that takes place there. He looked to the way football shirts spark conversations, and how this relates to a form of "neo-tribalism" that means people engage on the basis of common interest. "Informed by being from Iceland where being in nature and drinking culture are the main activities. By observing my social environment, through my people, I use that observation to inform my garments," he said.

Matthew Duffy

Middlesborough-born Matthew Duffy was another designer who cited football kits as a point of inspiration. He looked at gender-related performances in his family, his brother being a footballer and his mother being a beauty queen, and created outfits informed by sashes and football knits. "The football kit and the pageant sash are both images of my family's ability to pass and thrive, " he said. "I used these pieces as the basis of my collection - I recontextualised them into something I understand and take ownership of through drape and knit."

Dan He

Located on the top floor of the studio space, Dan He's collection was eerily presented on models that looked like mannequins. Inspired by technology, engineering and non-fashion-related materials, he created dresses from carbon fibre that covered the models' heads and were illuminated in some sections.

Zahra Hosseini

Zahra Hosseini opened the show with her Iran-inspired collection, which aimed to put across a message about the way Islam is misconceived in the western world. She created a gown that was gradually dismantled and spread across the catwalk by four models, who then knelt onto each section and began to pray.

Rosie Danford-Phillips

Rosie Danford-Phillips was inspired by "an intense desire to infect sterile white spaces with nature", and sent colourful garments patterned with floral arrangements, trees and butterflies down the catwalk. She also had an installation upstairs, in which a model was hidden within an abundance of greenery.

Abbie Stirrup

Abbie Stirrup's performance in the basement involved models being doused in neon slime, creating what looked like a skin-tight body suit. She takes inspiration from her personal life experiences and – obviously – colour.

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15 highlights from this year's Royal College of Art MA Fashion show

As voters took to the polls last week for the UK's general election, the Royal College of Art's MA fashion students were putting on their end-of-year show at an old studio in east London. Design reporter Alice Morby picks her highlights from the evening's catwalk show, installations and performance pieces.

The RCA MA Fashion show took place last week in a space in Shoreditch that was once the studio of Turner Prize-winning artist Rachel Whiteread.

Typical of an RCA presentation, the show's format included a range of performance pieces and installations as well as a more traditional catwalk show.

The presentation – held on the same night as the UK's general election – had strong undercurrents of race, class and gender exploration, something course leader Zowie Broach attributed to the current political climate.

"It is fitting that the show takes place at the very moment when the UK decides on its future government," said Broach. "Since the UK voted to leave the EU last June, students have been asking urgent questions about owning their own culture that haven't been asked for generations."

"They have been pushed to ask deeper questions about fashion within the current political climate and its power to effect change in this unsettling landscape."

From the 48 students across each pathway, here are our 15 highlights:

Ellie Rosseau

Ellie Rosseau's menswear pieces were influenced by the Manchester club scene, with trippy coloured knits combined with graffiti-style messages. It was probably the most poignant collection of the night, given its connection to Manchester, and Rosseau paid tribute to the recent terrorist attacks with models presenting a bee symbol – an emblem of support widely shared on social media – on their hands. She also pledged her support for Jeremy Corbyn, with a sign saying "Corbyn in Tories out".

Charlotte McDonald

Many members of Charlotte McDonald's family have been in the military, something that has inspired her interest in masculinity and how it is represented. Her uniform-style collection was made using a process called radio frequency welding, which involves using an electromagnetic current to weld the layers of rubber and denim together.

Bianca Saunders

Titled Personal Politics, Bianca Saunders' graduate collection is an extension of her research into defining modern black masculinity. When designing the garments, she used interviews with writer Kareem Reid as a starting point for conversations she then had with fellow students at the RCA about their own identity. From this, she created clothes that challenged the preconceived ideas they spoke about – resulting in outfits made from contrasting fabrics that had been textured with pleats and draped elements.

Rhiannon Wakefield

Given her interest in the way the clothing responds to movement, Rhiannon Wakefield created a "kinetic textile" for her garments that showed different textures and flecks of colour as the models moved around the catwalk. "I believe in the importance of understanding and appreciating the relationship between textile and garment, with the harmony between the two allowing for every piece to be completely unique to its purpose," she said.

Jennifer Koch

Jennifer Koch's models came bounding down the catwalk in metallic tracksuits while throwing fortune cookies at the audience. "Im influenced by the awkward moment after a racially insensitive question," she said. "It's the moment you struggle to tell someone off or laugh it off and crack a joke to show the insensitiveness. I consider myself a happy person who will always answer with humour."

Mathilde Krab Nymann

Mathilde Krab Nymann's collection was strikingly understated. She based the collection on the personal thoughts and reflections she'd had throughout her time on the masters course, particularly thoughts that had made her "reconsider prior assumptions". A simple, monochrome palette allowed the garment's construction to become the focus, with seams appearing on the outside of workwear-style jackets and trousers.

Seunghee Lim

Inspired by monotonous and repetitive trips from studio to home during the course of the masters programme, Seunghee Lim began looking to the way everyday objects themselves can be "objectified". A ready-meal case provided the inspiration for this final collection, specifically its moulded sections and labels. "I wanted to show this as ordinary and reject a concentrated aesthetic of beauty," said Lim.

Binbin Hu

Inspired by smokers outside on the street, Binbin Hu's performance sought to expose the relationships these people develop with the space they have to smoke in. Sitting inside a small courtyard, models were bound to each other in white jersey outfits.

Camilla Damkjaer

Camilla Damkjaer's womenswear collection featured a bold colour palette of lime greens, yellows and browns. In hopes of "celebrating the human touch", texture became an important part of her designs. "My work revolves around creating material and techniques that capture the agency of the wearer's body," she said.

Arnar Mar Jonsson

Icelandic Arnar Mar Jonsson looked to his native culture, citing drinking being one of the "main activities" that takes place there. He looked to the way football shirts spark conversations, and how this relates to a form of "neo-tribalism" that means people engage on the basis of common interest. "Informed by being from Iceland where being in nature and drinking culture are the main activities. By observing my social environment, through my people, I use that observation to inform my garments," he said.

Matthew Duffy

Middlesborough-born Matthew Duffy was another designer who cited football kits as a point of inspiration. He looked at gender-related performances in his family, his brother being a footballer and his mother being a beauty queen, and created outfits informed by sashes and football knits. "The football kit and the pageant sash are both images of my family's ability to pass and thrive, " he said. "I used these pieces as the basis of my collection - I recontextualised them into something I understand and take ownership of through drape and knit."

Dan He

Located on the top floor of the studio space, Dan He's collection was eerily presented on models that looked like mannequins. Inspired by technology, engineering and non-fashion-related materials, he created dresses from carbon fibre that covered the models' heads and were illuminated in some sections.

Zahra Hosseini

Zahra Hosseini opened the show with her Iran-inspired collection, which aimed to put across a message about the way Islam is misconceived in the western world. She created a gown that was gradually dismantled and spread across the catwalk by four models, who then knelt onto each section and began to pray.

Rosie Danford-Phillips

Rosie Danford-Phillips was inspired by "an intense desire to infect sterile white spaces with nature", and sent colourful garments patterned with floral arrangements, trees and butterflies down the catwalk. She also had an installation upstairs, in which a model was hidden within an abundance of greenery.

Abbie Stirrup

Abbie Stirrup's performance in the basement involved models being doused in neon slime, creating what looked like a skin-tight body suit. She takes inspiration from her personal life experiences and – obviously – colour.

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15 highlights from this year's Royal College of Art MA Fashion show

As voters took to the polls last week for the UK's general election, the Royal College of Art's MA fashion students were putting on their end-of-year show at an old studio in east London. Design reporter Alice Morby picks her highlights from the evening's catwalk show, installations and performance pieces.

The RCA MA Fashion show took place last week in a space in Shoreditch that was once the studio of Turner Prize-winning artist Rachel Whiteread.

Typical of an RCA presentation, the show's format included a range of performance pieces and installations as well as a more traditional catwalk show.

The presentation – held on the same night as the UK's general election – had strong undercurrents of race, class and gender exploration, something course leader Zowie Broach attributed to the current political climate.

"It is fitting that the show takes place at the very moment when the UK decides on its future government," said Broach. "Since the UK voted to leave the EU last June, students have been asking urgent questions about owning their own culture that haven't been asked for generations."

"They have been pushed to ask deeper questions about fashion within the current political climate and its power to effect change in this unsettling landscape."

From the 48 students across each pathway, here are our 15 highlights:

Ellie Rosseau

Ellie Rosseau's menswear pieces were influenced by the Manchester club scene, with trippy coloured knits combined with graffiti-style messages. It was probably the most poignant collection of the night, given its connection to Manchester, and Rosseau paid tribute to the recent terrorist attacks with models presenting a bee symbol – an emblem of support widely shared on social media – on their hands. She also pledged her support for Jeremy Corbyn, with a sign saying "Corbyn in Tories out".

Charlotte McDonald

Many members of Charlotte McDonald's family have been in the military, something that has inspired her interest in masculinity and how it is represented. Her uniform-style collection was made using a process called radio frequency welding, which involves using an electromagnetic current to weld the layers of rubber and denim together.

Bianca Saunders

Titled Personal Politics, Bianca Saunders' graduate collection is an extension of her research into defining modern black masculinity. When designing the garments, she used interviews with writer Kareem Reid as a starting point for conversations she then had with fellow students at the RCA about their own identity. From this, she created clothes that challenged the preconceived ideas they spoke about – resulting in outfits made from contrasting fabrics that had been textured with pleats and draped elements.

Rhiannon Wakefield

Given her interest in the way the clothing responds to movement, Rhiannon Wakefield created a "kinetic textile" for her garments that showed different textures and flecks of colour as the models moved around the catwalk. "I believe in the importance of understanding and appreciating the relationship between textile and garment, with the harmony between the two allowing for every piece to be completely unique to its purpose," she said.

Jennifer Koch

Jennifer Koch's models came bounding down the catwalk in metallic tracksuits while throwing fortune cookies at the audience. "Im influenced by the awkward moment after a racially insensitive question," she said. "It's the moment you struggle to tell someone off or laugh it off and crack a joke to show the insensitiveness. I consider myself a happy person who will always answer with humour."

Mathilde Krab Nymann

Mathilde Krab Nymann's collection was strikingly understated. She based the collection on the personal thoughts and reflections she'd had throughout her time on the masters course, particularly thoughts that had made her "reconsider prior assumptions". A simple, monochrome palette allowed the garment's construction to become the focus, with seams appearing on the outside of workwear-style jackets and trousers.

Seunghee Lim

Inspired by monotonous and repetitive trips from studio to home during the course of the masters programme, Seunghee Lim began looking to the way everyday objects themselves can be "objectified". A ready-meal case provided the inspiration for this final collection, specifically its moulded sections and labels. "I wanted to show this as ordinary and reject a concentrated aesthetic of beauty," said Lim.

Binbin Hu

Inspired by smokers outside on the street, Binbin Hu's performance sought to expose the relationships these people develop with the space they have to smoke in. Sitting inside a small courtyard, models were bound to each other in white jersey outfits.

Camilla Damkjaer

Camilla Damkjaer's womenswear collection featured a bold colour palette of lime greens, yellows and browns. In hopes of "celebrating the human touch", texture became an important part of her designs. "My work revolves around creating material and techniques that capture the agency of the wearer's body," she said.

Arnar Mar Jonsson

Icelandic Arnar Mar Jonsson looked to his native culture, citing drinking being one of the "main activities" that takes place there. He looked to the way football shirts spark conversations, and how this relates to a form of "neo-tribalism" that means people engage on the basis of common interest. "Informed by being from Iceland where being in nature and drinking culture are the main activities. By observing my social environment, through my people, I use that observation to inform my garments," he said.

Matthew Duffy

Middlesborough-born Matthew Duffy was another designer who cited football kits as a point of inspiration. He looked at gender-related performances in his family, his brother being a footballer and his mother being a beauty queen, and created outfits informed by sashes and football knits. "The football kit and the pageant sash are both images of my family's ability to pass and thrive, " he said. "I used these pieces as the basis of my collection - I recontextualised them into something I understand and take ownership of through drape and knit."

Dan He

Located on the top floor of the studio space, Dan He's collection was eerily presented on models that looked like mannequins. Inspired by technology, engineering and non-fashion-related materials, he created dresses from carbon fibre that covered the models' heads and were illuminated in some sections.

Zahra Hosseini

Zahra Hosseini opened the show with her Iran-inspired collection, which aimed to put across a message about the way Islam is misconceived in the western world. She created a gown that was gradually dismantled and spread across the catwalk by four models, who then knelt onto each section and began to pray.

Rosie Danford-Phillips

Rosie Danford-Phillips was inspired by "an intense desire to infect sterile white spaces with nature", and sent colourful garments patterned with floral arrangements, trees and butterflies down the catwalk. She also had an installation upstairs, in which a model was hidden within an abundance of greenery.

Abbie Stirrup

Abbie Stirrup's performance in the basement involved models being doused in neon slime, creating what looked like a skin-tight body suit. She takes inspiration from her personal life experiences and – obviously – colour.

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