Is it bad that a part of me wants to see Kuina (who beat Zoro at fighting over 2000 times, training to be the greatest swordswoman, acutely aware of what people say about her gender and how it impedes her dream) meet Sanji (refuses to fight a woman just because they're a woman), just to see what type of trainwreck ensues. I feel like it would either be awful or absolutely hilarious.

So, your Clear Sky post is absolutely horrifying, but it was very needed, so thank you. What are your general thoughts on tackling his abuse for the AU? Like you've said, pretending he's a good guy is not the way to go, but are you planning on toning down *some* of the situations, just to give some of the cats a break? Clear Sky is a very realistic depiction of abusers, but that seems to come across even without victim number 25, yknow? I'm very curious about how you'd like to go about this.

My most recent big change was bringing Slash back into the fold, because I realized that it was actually a disservice to not address where DOTC's themes dip into Colonialism. It's a hard topic, and I'm still trying to work out the details, but I realized it was important.

With how BB!DOTC is such a MASSIVE overhaul, to properly address abuse and the ways it impacts you, ableism and its violence, and xenophobia broadly, a huge reworking of Slash belonged here too. He's one of the greatest examples of how badly WC demonizes non-Clanborn cats. I shouldn't dance around it.

That's what I need to do with Skystar.

MANY of his victims have happier endings than canon, though. Bumble is one of the most famous, bumped up into a major character and directly responsible for the formation of ThunderClan. Bright Storm is taking most of Gray Wing's roles. Birch and Alder are getting examined, with either a father who wants his kids back or Milkweed as the mate of Misty.

A lot of people will die because of him, even more will be hurt, but I see BB!DOTC as a story about victims and survivors.

Others might grab POVs here and there, but as a response to canon which I feel is Clear Sky's story told in many parts, I center this rewrite around Thunder Storm. The path of kindness he marches down, with love and with anger, and the people he helps.

So BB!Star Flower...

Previously I was playing her as ENTIRELY just manipulating Clear Sky. She was loyal to One Eye and trying to get at Skystar to bleed him dry for 8 lives to sacrifice; but connected to Thunderstar over recognizing him as a victim who deserves her idea of justice. So, she offers Thunderstar the final kill, so her father will be grateful to him and he'll get power AND the death of his abuser.

(When Thunderstar looks upon Skystar, pathetic and neutralized down to one life, he thinks about the collateral damage that will descend upon the forest if he accepts the deal. He decides that he has found the line between Justice and Justification. Of course he wants the power to make his enemies cower, protect his people, and eliminate Clear Sky so he never threatens them again; that's not the problem.

He can still do these things. He wouldn't NEED the power of a war god to do so.

But if One Eye returns, he will be endlessly hungry, ruthlessly dedicated to revenge, and set out to devour the whole forest. Everything would get worse, and even more people he loves would die. It's where his desire to destroy a monster would lead to him BECOMING one.)

Even on its face, it was previously missing an element. There's a step between "Starf decides to bring One Eye back" and "Starf offers Thunderstar the final kill" that was bare. This is the piece that was missing-- That she, herself, is trying to reach out to the only person who's ever really understood her.

But more importantly... I do feel this topic belongs here, in BB!DOTC. Abuse is a MAJOR theme. SKYSTAR is a monster already. He's harmed two wives in BB (Bright Storm and Falling Cry) and played toxic games with all three kits (Thunder Storm, Pale Sky, Tiger Sky).

And I'd avoid Star Flower being abused... why? Because it's uncomfortable to confront the pattern that Clear Sky displays? That in-canon, he tries to cut all his victims into the same ideal shape, from Storm to Thunder to Star Flower? ...it should be uncomfortable. Everything that I described in Clear Sky Is A Monster is rooted in the same desire for control, power, and punishment most abusive people share, he just happens to be a severe example.

Yes. That includes how he treats his child and romantic partners. The parallels that are drawn between Starf and Thunder are there because he wants power in the form of obedience. Starf replaces the son as a narrative award for his "growth" of not killing random people anymore for a while.

A cookie cutter is an effective tool because IT ONLY MAKES ONE SHAPE.

You know what's more uncomfortable? Reading canon!DOTC and seeing someone who hurt you reflected almost perfectly in the character the writers think did nothing wrong. Because of "good intentions" that were not there.

I will say though, just to be clear; I don't see a purpose in being more than PG-13 about serious topics for this project. I promise none of my intentions have changed. Nothing will be more graphic or gorey than canon WC-- just more intentional.

I'm keeping the sacrifice because it's dope. No one is taking this from me. Girl Moment: Killed her awful husband 8 times to count as 8 sacrifices and offered the last life to her buddy as a show of good will. How else do you make friends outside of high school

But I know now that Star Flower NEEDS to keep the canon fact she has very little agency, UNTIL that moment she snaps.

She's sacrificing one abuser to try and bring back a bigger, badder one, because in spite of everything, her father One Eye always made her feel safe. Even though he promised her off to Skystar, and expected her to be willing to die for him. She's followed every command, every order, past the death of his mortal vessel.

The first, and only, selfish choice she's ever made was in reaching out to Thunderstar to offer him the power of her father.

Thunderstar's Justice is a story about a Thunder Storm at the pinnacle of his arc, how the survivors of his Clan are settling into the new normal after the carnage of The First Battle, how Skystar's arrogance brings a violent god to the Forest... and the connection Thunderstar makes with the daughter of a monster.

honestly it’s really fucked for everyone involved that the internet (inter alia) is in this messed-up place about trans women such that they can’t ever just be mildly annoying.

anything they do has to be trumpeted as Unimpeachably Valid and Beautiful as a counter to the prevailing tendency to casually brutally Cancel and make a huge fucking Moral Case about everything; it’s fucking exhausting.

Every scene where Gwen is terrified to talk to her father about who she really is, because who she really is is vilified, is who he hates…..when she stands there and says this isn’t how I wanted you to find out and begs him to listen, and it’s terrifying and she knows just a moment ago he could have killed her, and she pleads for him to be a dad instead of a cop……the scenes always fading to just trans colors.

When Miles’ mom gives him the speech about knowing his own self worth, about knowing how loved he is, about being himself unapologetically and knowing that if he’s not accepted for himself, that he’s not in the wrong for that, that he’s loved as he is and will always have his family….when him and Gwen struggle with leading double lives….when their reveals both started out with ‘I’m sorry I’ve been lying to you about who I really am, I hope you can accept me.’

Something about how radical it is to carve your own path, to be something that nobody else wants you to be. Something about how conforming is uncomfortable and wrong, something about found family, something about the consequences of your secret identity being found out, or the way that true family will always love you for who you are….

I dunno. Happy Pride Month

Y’all through the weirdest combination of circumstances imaginable I’ve just had dinner with a woman from York and we got all the way to dessert before she said that she specifically lives in Doncaster

And like an IDIOT i went “oh I know doncaster!”

（；￣ェ￣）

Then of course I have to tell her WHY I know doncaster. And I couldn’t think of a lie fast enough so I admitted to being a 1D fan. Mortified.

Anyway lmao she said “he came from the posh side of town didn’t he?” Louis u’ve been called OUT by this Doncasterian

finally caved and started reading all for the game. two chapters into the foxhole court and what kind of gay fucking shit is this! also did not know there were sports in here

I love the way you write for the cod women! specifically, Farah (she's my wife) if you feel comfortable writing for chubby readers. Could you write Farah x Chubby Reader? 💕

Hello! I'm glad to hear that you enjoy my writing! Farah is pretty cool I agree! Here you go!

Farah with a Chubby!Reader

Farah doesn’t particularly care about your body type as long as you’re you. She fell in love with you because of your personality, not your body. But that isn’t to say she wouldn’t adore it all the same. It’s a part of you, and therefore it’s as perfect as it could get. She loves you in your entirety, regardless of what you look like, even on those days where you might feel like she deserves someone better than you. Someone who fits the image of traditionally handsome or pretty more so than you do. It’s during those days where Farah would actually become a bit more cuddly than she usually is. She doesn’t touch people very often aside from the occasional friendly pat on the shoulder or maybe patching someone up after a rough fight. She may be touch starved, but she doesn’t really touch people. Not that she detests it, it’s just not her style. So she’d be a bit more touchy with you, reassuring you that you’re lovely just as you are. You’re gorgeous, no one could ever take that away from you. It’s during those days that she’ll demand you lie down on the couch or the bed so she can rest her head either on your chest or your tummy. Both are the perfect napping spot, she’ll claim, even if she doesn’t really take naps during the day. She’ll snuggle into you, hold you close and tell you just how lovely and beautiful you are, beauty standards be damned because the prettiest, most jaw dropping person on the planet is with her right now anyway. Every other fool knows nothing in comparison.

Farah is also pretty good with her words. When she was younger she used to read quite a lot, quite a few things were above her reading level as well, so she knows a few fancy words here and there. She can compare you to just about anything beautiful on this planet, but she does like to tell you that there were some cultures out there where being chubby was a sign of wealth and beauty. And that’s another thing she likes about you: You’re chubby because you can afford food, because you can afford to eat well. She’ll remind you that there were princesses out there, chubby ones, who would be the pinnacle of wealth and beauty because of it. Farah is far from all knowing, but she knows a few things here and there.

Besides, as mentioned before, she’ll love you regardless of what you look like. If she feels particularly touch starved she’ll walk up to you from behind, wrap her arms around you and squeeze your tummy a bit. It’s warm, it’s soft, she gets to hold you in her arms. What’s not to love about the concept? If you’re someone who’s into cute clothing, then Farah fantasizes about seeing you in a cute dress. Something like a fancy lolita dress because she knows you’d look so cute in it. While she can’t buy an outfit like that for you as it is, she hopes that once the situation has calmed down a lot and she won’t have to fight for her life anymore, that Farah can buy you a cute dress.

While she won’t outright ask for it, sometimes she does like being held, so she definitely wouldn’t mind it if you pulled her down on top of you, held her down with your arms and then rambled on about your day. However, be warned, as she mindlessly listens to you, she might play around a bit and poke your tummy, or whichever it is that is closest to her. Hope you’re not ticklish because the chances are high she’ll do that. You’re soft, it’s fun and if you are ticklish then she has even more of an incentive to actually do it. Not at all sneaky about it either, will poke you and then look up at you with a smile. Farah, too, can be a bit of a meanie, but she loves you so it’s okay.

girlhood

I'm sitting at the doctor's office (again 🙄 ) & literally minding my own business and these dudes sit down across from me and the first thing out of their mouth is to tell me to smile.

"It's not that bad."

Dude, I am just. Sitting here. My face isn't a decoration for you to dictate!

For the first time, I snapped back. Told him that my goddamnn face isn't any of his business. Told him to learn some fucking boundaries while he told me to eat shit. I am so proud of myself for not shrinking. For not trying to make this man comfortable while I violated my own voice because I was uncomfortable.

He's still bitching in the lobby.

A bonus Molly sketch from my gilded cage things! Given the circumstances for Molly in particular during chapter 4 and the fact that Dutch being the way he is would likely just use her as an accessory for the evening I can’t imagine her having a good time, but at least the dress is pretty

if anyone has any problem making sense of the way i interpret Kaiba just remember this: Tea Gardner looks at him one day and has the dawning realization "hes like a lesbian of some kind" this should make all the pieces fall into place

did you really beam me up in a cloud of sparkling dust just to do experiments on, tell me i was the chosen one??? showed me that this world is bigger than us then sent me back where i came from… for a moment i knew cosmic love………. now i’m down bad crying at the gym :/ everything comes out teenage petulance. fuck it if i can’t have him. i might just die, it would make no difference!!! staring at the sky, COME BACK AND PICK ME UP!!!!!!!! i might just not get up, i might stay down bad!!!!!!!!!! cause fuck it i was in love and fuck you if i can’t have us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Weird to have headcannons for this but Neverland Hunter absolutely slaps at singing sea shanties, you cannot convince me that he can't

Afsvdjbk it's like. The night is still. Peaceful. The swelling moon is washing the deck in a white glow. The bones are achey as the crew unwinds from an agonizing day, huddling in clusters around playing cards and bottles.

Maybe it's too still. Too peaceful. At least that's what the youngest and most dramatic pirate aboard happens to think.

A lull falls over the white noise of conversation as a sudden thump makes them lift their heads.

He's looming above them on the forecastle deck, arms crossed, posture as rigid as ever. But then there's his right foot, pounding against the boards. Again and again and again. It's a rhythm. That's when they notice the smirk twisting at the corner of his lip, threatening to split into a boyish grin. He opens his mouth, half the crew already prepared to join him.

Strap in folks, it's Wellerman time.

And also....somewhere....hiding on that ship, there's a silly little fairy observing him eagerly sing with his whole chest and swing around the deck and she's got little hearts where her eyes should be.

sometimes i randomly remember that cis people will never understand the trans experience

you can empathize, you can relate to some aspects, you can go through similar processes, but it will never be the same

Does it still count as femslash if I write Johanna as non-binary?

Hi there! When we were conceiving this event, we wanted to be clear that not every relationship non-m/m is automatically femslash. The idea that nonbinary just means “Woman Lite” (or that only AFAB people can be nonbinary) is an extremely damaging and restricting one to the community, and we want to avoid reinforcing that idea as much as possible.

That being said, there are absolutely people who identify as both a woman and as nonbinary or as a woman and any other term of gender identity. We don’t want to exclude that, either! Gender is such an expansive concept for so many people. So…I think it’s really up to you to decide if your fic with your specific interpretation of Johanna counts as femslash. Nonbinary Johanna (or any other character) is absolutely welcome in the event; all we ask is that you carefully consider the point raised in the first paragraph and keep it in mind.

Thank you for your question! I hope this clarifies things.

—Mods Sunbreak and Honey

officially putting on my clown shoes and starting to write the closeted trans johannes blurb the world doesn't need but i want anyway. rereading the series with that interp in mind is doing some cocomelon shit to me bc it COMPLETELY reshapes his views of both berenice & leonie