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steviewashere · 1 month

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Steddie Fic Recs. Part 8!

Previous Recommendations: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five, Part Six, Part Seven

Okay, so I don't know how this got away from me, but I missed posting my recommendations on Tuesday. (Again.) I'm here now, though. And I've got some more gay men being gay little doods for you to read.

If there are any Tumblr blogs tagged and you'd like to not be, feel free to reach out to be removed. I have no qualms doing so. I respect y'all.

As always, the tags and themes vary on all of these fics. Heed all tags, ratings, and archive warnings with caution.

good side by ghosttotheparty

“They don’t talk about it, even though it keeps happening.

Their eyes keep locking, and they keep lingering. Looking at each other like they’re trying to use fucking telepathy or something. Like they’re sharing silent secrets that no one else is allowed to know. Secrets that they don’t even know.”

Chapters: 1/1, WC: 13,336, Rating: Explicit no Archive Warnings apply College/University AU Roommates AU

————— 2. it’s darker than you thought now by emchant3d @emchant3d

“‘Do you even want to fucking be here?’ he yells.

‘Not when you’re acting like this!’ Eddie says, and Steve’s throat goes tight like there’s a fist wrapped around it.

Or, the boy with abandonment issues falls for the boy who always runs”

Chapters: 1/1, WC: 7,850, Rating: Mature no Archive Warnings apply

————— 3. Like a Rainbow in the Dark by parsnips_and_meth

“Perhaps Steve was ill. There was no reason for this sort of fuss — he hardly knew the guy, and Eddie hadn’t exactly been the most forthcoming when he had visited him in the hospital. He had quipped, sure, pain-hazed and slurring, had smirked and winked and thrust his arms about, but he hadn’t really talked. He’d deflected — classic, really — and Steve hadn’t meddled, hadn’t done anything about the sleepless bruises under his eyes or paper-thinness of his skin, or the way he had sat in the hospital bed coiled, ready to jump and run.

Because Steve didn’t know Eddie. And Eddie didn’t know Steve. Which is why he was surprised when, on a quiet, drizzly Tuesday morning at The Enigma Pig, the walkie-talkie on his hip crackled to life.

(In a moment of need, Eddie radios Steve for help.)”

Chapters: 3/3, WC: 11,284, Rating: Mature without using Archive Warnings Trans Eddie Munson

————— 4. Can’t Fight This Feeling Anymore by steddieasitgoes @steddieasitgoes

“Vecna is dead. Or so Steve thinks until Dustin is screaming ‘Code Red’ through a radio. Steve runs out of the house with conditioner still in his hair to save the day only to learn the ‘code red’ is that Eddie Munson is being a little shit and doesn’t want to go to his graduation ceremony tomorrow. Steve’s going to kill them both.

Or:

Steve convinces Eddie to go to graduation and ends up regretting the decision when Eddie shows up looking better than ever, sending Steve into a major sexuality crisis. And more fun ensues!”

Chapters: 11/11, WC: 71,899, Rating: Mature no Archive Warnings apply Part of a series: Time of My Life (And I Owe it All to You)

#stranger things #fic rec #steddie #steve harrington #eddie munson

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epicsteddieficrecs · 1 year

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Epic Steddie Fic Rec: Chapter 5 (December 31st, 2022)

I really need to get back into the habit of making these weekly recaps *weekly* or else... this is what happens. I post shit late lol.

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Mutual Future by knell (Post-S4 Fix It | 40K | Explicit): two dudes navigate their feelings in the most normal way possible.

hold me now, i need relief by ToEdenandBackAgain (Post-S4 Fix It | 25K | Mature): It’s probably going to go down in history as the worst kiss Steve Harrington ever got, but Eddie doesn’t give a fuck. He isn’t going to get another chance so he’s working with what he’s got. It’s less of a kiss, and more of a slide of lips, wet with blood and tears but he feels Harrington’s grip tighten on the back of his shirt and he pulls back. He reaches up with the hand he can still feel and pushes back a strand of hair that had fallen in Steve’s face, smearing blood along his temple as he does. “Sorry. Couldn’t die without knowing what that felt like.”

🖤 And I Knew (in the Crystalline Knowledge of You) by PippinPips/ @majesticfaequeenpips (Practical Magic AU | 28K | Mature): At a young age, Eddie casts a spell to never fall in love in an attempt to save himself from future debilitating heartbreak. Of course magic always finds a way to work. When a single father moves to town Eddie never expected to really cross paths with the man. As fate would have it, he does. He gets so much more than he bargained for.

Eddie Munson and the Dreamboy by pukner/ @pukner (Post-S4 | 8K | Not rated): Or, five times El and Eddie find a version of Steve Harrington while traversing his mindscape to drag him out of a coma (thanks, Vecna). And one time Steve finds Eddie.

🖤 you can take the heart from your chest to use as a compass when you are lost by fragilecapric0rn/ @flashyysins (Modern AU | 29K | Mature): Thanksgiving 2009. Steve, who is about to host the brood of children (who somehow aren't children anymore) in a cabin for the long weekend, after a semi-bad week, all while batting off Dustin's attempts at playing matchmaker and dodging phone calls from his mother. And at some point some strange man on the internet broadcasts his worst public moment for the other Craigslist freaks to see. What could go wrong? Or right? (Part 1 of Missed Connections)

the worst time for the best case scenario by fragilecapric0rn/ @flashyysins (Modern AU | 2K | Not Rated): He briskly walks down the aisle before so he can walk in the guy’s direction on the other side and as he turns down, he realizes he fucked up. Oh my god, is that a black eye? Oh my god, he’s hot. Oh my god, he’s crying. (Part 2 of Missed Connections)

i would wait anyway by poesidone/ @gonzocoded (Future Fic | 8K | Teen): Eddie's back in town after six years of traveling the country looking for himself. Upon his return, he's forced to confront the consequences of an impulse decision he'd made before leaving and the fact that, apparently, Steve Harrington now inexplicably owns a bakery called Flour Power.

you're the singer and i'm the song by ruinations (PWP, Trans Eddie | 4K | Explicit): After hearing a rumor that Steve's fantastic at eating pussy, Eddie asks Steve to prove it to him. Steve is more than happy to oblige.

the circus music playing on loop in my mind is being overpowered by the disco from the next room over by fragilecapric0rn/ @flashyysins (Canon Divergent | 3K | Mature): “What the fuck are you doing here?” He nearly squawked, meaning for it to come out anyway other than that. The man turned around, and here he was. In a stare down with ghostly pale Steve Harrington, who was not only supposed to be straight, but was also in a MESH TANK TOP at Frankie’s on a Wednesday night. “What the fuck are you doing here?” He pauses, glancing around the room, small voice. “It’s disco night.” (Part 1 of who knew the aftermath could taste this sweet?)

i know it's hard. but when you accept it, it'll feel like flying. by fragilecapric0rn/ @flashyysins ( | 6K | Teen): Steve thinks he's finally getting a night alone with Eddie, but Will Byers has other plans. (Part 2 of who knew the aftermath could taste this sweet?)

words caught in my throat (who talks first?) by fragilecapric0rn/ @flashyysins (Future Fic, Getting Back Together | 12K | Explicit): Steve and Eddie get snowed in together. Emotional constipation and all the things left unsaid are also in attendance.

Seasons change, but people don't. by hotluncheddie/ @hotluncheddie (Canon Divergent, Pre-S4 | 6K | Mature): Eddie's scalp is prickling and he’s had the worst fucking day, okay? His stupid math and science teachers are in kahoots, he knows it. His grades are too low, he cant make it up and they don’t like him so there's no way out. He’s not graduating. Again. He has to repeat senior year. Again. And the added layer to his shit cake of a day? King Steve wants to buy from him. Today, right now. Oh ho ho is he gonna get overcharged sooo bad. Seeing as eddie has to postpone his wallowing to wait at his stupid little bench in the stupid woods behind the stupid school. Or: three times steve asks eddie to stay, plus one time he finally does.

defrost by Adure/ @toburnup (Enemies to Lovers, PWP | 9K | Explicit): Eddie hates Steve, for the most part. And now they're stranded in the middle of nowhere. And it's snowing.

won't be the same, dear, if you're not here with me by judasofsuburbia/ @judasofsuburbia (Post-S4 Fix it, Dreamsharing | 9K | Teen): Steve doesn’t want to ask this. He knows this is just a dream (or an upcoming nightmare). Something that’s made to feel real but isn’t. Still, he asks, “Are you actually alive?” Eddie glances up at him. His big, brown eyes are shimmering with naive, joyful hope. “You tell me, big boy.” or: five times steve harrington dreams of eddie munson and the one time reality feels like a dream.

didn't think that it'd take dying (to finally feel like i'm okay) by tak_cajaz (Post-S4 Fix It | 9K | Teen): Or, Eddie thought he was dead, so it didn't matter that he spilled his secret to the pretty angel taking him to heaven.

🖤 off the beaten path by pukner/ @pukner(Canon Divergent, Pre-S4, Autistic Steve & Eddie | 34K | Explicit): Or, post season 3, Steve manages to figure out that he's bisexual, despite his best efforts to repress it, comes out to Robin and Jonathan Byers of all people, and figures himself out. Also, there's a cute guy who might be actually insane running the kids' dnd club and he's got his eye on him. And his bandana. Too bad Eddie Munson hasn't had a similar revelation. He's still under the impression that he's a straight man obsessing over Steve Harrington for normal, extremely heterosexual reasons. OR: Steve figures out he's bi before Eddie figures out that he's gay. Eddie still manages to fall first. (Part 1 of off-script)

no boys allowed by pukner/ @pukner (Canon Divergent | 7K | Not Rated): Robin Buckley has her very first Girls' Day. She gets her hair braided, consoles her heartbroken best friend, and everyone muddies the water a bit on the exact definition of what a Girl is. Steve Harrington has a good cry about Eddie Munson. (Part 2 of off-script)

that'd be the end of the last man on earth by pbandjeremiah/ @pbandjeremiah (Future Fic, Parent Eddie | 9K | Mature): eddie munson and his two adorable daughters sit next to steve on a flight from san francisco to chicago. a lot changes in those four hours.

Crimson and Clover by Plastiktramps (Canon Divergent, Pre-S4, PWP | 4K | EXPLICIT): Or, Steve has a bisexual identity crisis and Eddie just wants to make him feel good. (Part 1 of Crimson and Clover-verse)

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uris-stanley · 2 years

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steddie fic recs pls!

YES YES THANK YOU get ready i have a LOT

chelsea by randomascas is a popular one, but for good reason. ft background ronance, tragic eddie backstory and steve being on the brink of death yet again. canon compliant excluding volume 2 (which i suggest we do <3)

the backseat lovers by froggieyama doesnt have a plot, but god does it describe their love in such a beautiful, lovely way

whole lotta love by @stereobone is such a quintessential steddie fic. steve and eddie are dating. steve does not realise they're dating. i love my bi himbo king. (this one is explicit, but honestly i don't think the sex is all that graphic and it is just one part, so read at your own discretion)

you got me running like a hurricane by @anniebibananie is the ultimate fix it, in which eddie doesn't actually 100% die in the upside down and instead finds his soul tethered to steve. basically. this one's very sweet, whilst also having a tiny bit of angst to make you go "ouch"

keep me in your glow by birthdaycandles ( @steveharrington ) is very nice. eddie helps take care of steve post volume 1, which apparently includes doing steve's skincare because of course it does. they're so cute

we're just kids in the dark by fagurfiskur ( @perlukafarinn ) is the fruity four sleepover fic of my dreams. nancy brings tequila, eddie brings pot, steve gets his hair braided and everyone has a fun gay time. also shotgunning!!

L is for linoleum (and nothing else) by localman ( @locallmann ) is a heavy one, i'll admit, but i cannot recommend it enough. there is an unfortunate lack of trans eddie in fanfics currently, and i feel this one does a really good job of realistically representing both his and the others' struggles as queer teens in the 80s. see individual chapter notes + the fic tags for tws, but i seriously implore you to read this if you're comfortable

sir stephen strider find his suzie by @lesbianrobin is VERY very cute. steve fills in for lucas during hellfire, and dustin witnesses steve and eddie flirting like crazy during the campaign. honestly, this one made me giggle a lot, and i left it feeling all warm and nice. the way the author writes steve and dustin's relationship just DOES IT for me because it feels so natural and so them. also dustin's little spiral about maybe being homophobic has been on my mind since i read this. god i love it.

another one by lesbianrobin - my hands are tied may be my favourite steddie fic to date. there's a Lot of steddie handcuff sex stuff on ao3 and whilst i DO love it unashamedly, this fic is just. so good and so realistic because YEAH duh steve would probably associate bondage with his trauma and have a panic attack why is nobody else thinking of this. i really really Really love this fic (JUST TO CLARIFY THIS IS RATED TEEN!! no sex dw)

you are going to die in your best friend's arms. (but he won't let you leave like that) by oaseas is so so SO SO good. it follows dustin as he becomes unstuck in time on the day that eddie died and tries over and over to save him and break the loop. it has some absolutely wonderful bonding moments between dustin and both steve & eddie, and whilst the steddie is not the Primary focus we do see dustin slowly realise just how deeply the two care about each other as he goes through each loop. i absolutely adored this fic, and genuinely felt emotional at times. highly highly recommend

last but not least, a sign of the morning by @toedenandbackagain . this is a LONG fic (86.8k!!! love), and just such a good slow burn friends to lovers. i love when fics include steddie having history pre vecna, but often find it cheesy or unrealistic. this, however, i felt was completely believable and very well written. i was reading this as each update dropped and let me tell you the way my heart sunk at the end of chapter 11?? i was going absolutely insane i was so upset and so affected, and really i think that's telling of how well written this fic is. cannot recommend it enough

i could probably keep going, but i think 11 recs is good for now lmao. please please check all these out and support the authors!! steddie writers on ao3 are the backbone to society atm they're doing some incredible work

#i wrote all this already but tumblr decided to crash so ;-;#thank you for asking !! i've been waiting to give my recs bc i fucking love the ao3 steddie tag #st #stranger things #st4 #steddie #steveddie #stranger things season 4 #stranger things 4 #eddie munson #steve harrington #fic recs

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roachemoji · 9 months

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Stranger Things S2 01

this is just me live blogging watching ST none of my thoughts are v coherent enjoy <3

STARTING OFF REAL INTERESTING BUT REAL TALK when you have like a cool haircut how do you expect not to be found if u do a crime???? LIKE I LOVE YOUR MOHAWK AND I GET IT U DONT WANT TO COVER IT BC OBVIOUSLY BUT!!!!

this is NOT the focus obviously its about the fact theres other kids from the lab BUT AKSHDAKSJDKH

DUSTINNNN!!!!!!!!! I LOVE HIM SO MUCH IM SO GLAD WE'RE STARTING ON HIM KISS KISS KISS

not the reagan sign STOP STOP ITS BEEN 2 SECONDS I HATE TED THATS HIS NAME RIGHT FIGHT KILL DESTROY BITE BITE BITE BITE

also the boys have grown SO MUCH !!!!!!! i forget there was actual real time between when these were filmed KSJHD im so excited to see Will and his perpetual bowl cut

JOYCE MY MOM!!!!!!!!!! SHES SO PRETTY AND SO CONCERNED I JUST LOVE HER

THE CHIP EATING DUDE FUCKING !!!! REMINDS ME OF THAT FUCKER FROM MONSTER HOUSE???????

THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE REMINDS ME OF THIS ASKJDHASKJHDKAJSH

Will is so tiny ..... and little? oh hes being teleported into the fucking upside down again baby boy im so fucking sorry also ilu but why would you just walk outside away from wher eyour friends WERE to look at the horrifying shit world you were trapped and almost died in ????? aSDKJH

Im gonna have to DM you on discord or something so i can properly save all the things you have to say about the timelines and how the Russian shit plays into that because was anyone calling El (im assuming he's referring to her) is Russian??? IK this is possibly the third (?) timeline we've seen (genuinely let me know if i can do that its ok if not i forget tumblr has Dms)

ALSO WHO IS THIS GUY IM CRYING HES!!! WHAT A PI??? WHO ARE YOU

NANCY AND STEVE ALSO BESTIES IM CRYING STEVE IS hes trying so hard are they dating my brain is so full of queer shit that im so deadset on platonic hetero relationships - i paused for one second and unpaused and they kissed SO THAT ANSWERS MY QUESTION

idk what relationships to pay more attention to bc the dynamic between Mike and El interests me the most because of how compulsory everything feels and how El is going to navigate a completetly new environment and how Mike will cope with that? (im assuming its not well)

OH is this the !!! the guy that i see people talk about all the time YEAHHH THE BLOND MULLET MAN AND MAX what the fuck is his name Billy??? He looks trans

CRYING AT CHECKING OUT H IS ASS GIRL WAHT ASS HES FLAT HE HAS NOTH ING AKDSHASKHDKAJSH and those jeans are supposed to be supporting cheeks

I love Mr Clark so much and everyone who looks bored in his class just doesnt GET IT

BUT ALSO MAX I GET IT QUEEN the boys all staring are so good I FORGET THEY GO AS THE GHOST BUSTERS FOR HALLOWEEN

JOYCE MY MOM WHO IS THIS GUY HES??? GOOFY AND SHES SO HAPPY ??? BOB !!! i have no initial bad opinions of him bc hes silly and goofy and he makes Joyce so happy and she deserves to be SO SOSOS OS HAPPY and nothing but happy

IF i have to endure another god damn Hopper flash back im gonna throw up and scream and cry and lose my mind and I won't recover and I'll never come back

Im in call while I watch this episode because i really wanted to get through while and actually use my brain bc i don't that often - but my roommates bird is sitting next to her mic and farting really really softly into it and its making me lose my fucking mind

CORN MAZES WHEN YOURE TALL LOOK SO EASY AND LESS SCARY WHENEVER IM IN A FUCKING CORN MAZE ITS TERRIFYING AND I CANT SEE SHIT BC IM LIKE 2 FEET TALL

NANCCYCYY AND JOHNANATHANANSDNSAKDJ BESTIES BESTIES BESTIES BEST FRIENDS IM MAKING THEM A FRIENDSHIP BRACELET ITS THEIR FAVORITE COLOURS AND THEY NEVER TAKE THEM OFF

ADN STEVE TOO!!! IM SORRY YOURE A THIRD WHEEL BUT its the start of season 2 how do we feel about polyam relationships between them where the audience for that point me in the correct direction

DUSTIN IS RIGHT ALSO I LOVE HIM i love his little hats - MAX IS ALSO RIGHT

God i feel so ba for Will like to be??? singled out like that especially in elementary school? hell.

WHERE ARE THEY GOING TOGETHER WHAT IS HAPPENING ISNT THIS THE LAB ??? ougHHH THAt needle sound was unecessary

REALLY starting to see how this might be a different timelinei have no idea how ???? Joyce would.... trust them??? UNLESS THIS IS A HOSPITAL no its not ho films ina fucking hospital like this

also theyre mentioning the upside down

I understand needing to go back to the only place that fully understands that it exists and you need a place to talk to someone and also monitor him physically without being dismissed as insane - but i dont understand how Joyce OR Hopper would trust the Lab again after everything happened??????

I'm glad that he's actually getting help, and im glad that Joyce and Hopper are there to make him feel safe and support him given everything but !!!!!

this iS THE. He has PTSD. when did they get the word to describe that akjhaskjdh NVM HE JUST SAID IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALSO IS PRETENDING LIKE EVERYTHING IS NORMAL HELPFUL BC IT SURE THE FUCK IS N OT FOR ME ????????? also who is this DR hes kinder but "i need you to trust me" to JOYCE AFTER THE BRENNER SHIT ???

also them NOT MENTIONING IT WHEN THEY LEAVE BUT JOYCE UPSET ABOUT THE WHOLE "i need you to trust me" THING B UT NOT BRINIGN UP BRENNER?????? susususususus timeline shit anyway EM @ me tell me wahts up kiss kiss mwuah mwuah

OH they've upped their guinea pig game on entering the upside down and the gatelooks fucking uglier and uglier LOVE THE TORCH glad it works but no wonder the gate looks angry???

DUSTINNN I LOVE H IM I LOVE HIM SO MUCH

ough i have a feeling her older brother is gonna ..... trigger me a lil but we'll get through it

THEM BOTH HAVING A CRUSH ON HER!!!!!

If YouR fRiEnD jUmPs OfF a ClIfF 🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪

THEYRE GOING OVER TO HAVE DINNER WITH BARBS FAMILY STOP STOP STO PST OPST OPST IM GONNA CRY Oh they hired a P.I okay yeah the bald guy he..... HIS CARD STOPPPPP

realizing they defenitely can't tell her parent's what actually happened to her an di hate that im gonna oaufkahd girl im so sorry im so sorry im so osrry UPSET BC SHE AS A CHARACTER DID NOT DESERVE TO DIE I WISH THEY HADN'T DONE HER DIRTY LIKE THAT

all the photos of her would make me so ill to look at like god NANCYYY THE GUILT AND B LAME GIRLIEEEE

also Mike rebelling after experiencing that kind of trauma and losing Will and El even though Will came back he's not the same of corse he's struggling - calling it with the !!!! WALKIE TALKIEEEE girl i miss her too

YEAHHH ITS dustiNNNN BUT HE AKSHDKAJSH

DUSTINNN IM KAHSDKJH I LOVE HIM I LOVE HIM SO MUCH HES SO SILLY !!!!!!!!!!!!! HES THE SILLY IN MY HEART

HONESTLY props to him again for not like invesigating something that was probably gonna be HORRIBLE he'd survive a horror movie

JOYCEEEEE IN MY FAV SHIRT SHES SO KISS KISS KISS KISS

Johnathan is such a good brother bro BUT ALSO WILL IS SO RIGHT I GET IT I GET IT I UNDERSTAND TREATING IT LIKE ITS NORMAL MAKES IT WORSE !!!! SOMETHING HAPPENED PLEASE ACKNOWLEGE THAT and JOHANATHANNN HES THE FREAK AND A WEIRDO

STOPA SDADKSHJ iT S THAT WHY YOU DONT HAVE ANY FRINEDS SHUT UP STOP STOP /POS

BOB i love you so far and ik that being a step parent in these situation (even tho hes only dating Joyce its the same) is so hard especially when there are kids involved BUT YOURE DOING SUCH A GOOD JOB

AND THEYRE ALL WATCHING THE MOVIE TOGETHER AHHH

ew the phone the trigger GIRL YOU GOT THIS ITS OKAY ITS OKAY BUT ALSO THATS SUCH A HORRENDOUS RINGTONE WHAT THE FUCK

love me a tech who accidentally ignores the alarms going off (i couldnt hear the song playing it feels important - unintentially placing importance on all the music in this show now thank u em)

OohuaAHDAKJH OH WILL IS GONNA get ,,,,, yoinked back again isn't he ouguhadhAKHDJS interesting that it really only affects the *outside* like doors are now portals in a way ? i cant remember if it affected the inside of the arcade immediately or not

OH MIST LOOKING MOTHER FUCKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wood Waffle Hours !!!!!!!!!! OH NO CABIN HOURS??? IS SHE. IS SHE. BIG EYE BALL EMOJIS LET ME SEE MY GIRL LET ME SEE THE BABY GIRL !!!! this entire scene makes it seem like shes a fucking AKSJDHA freak ass creature

HER HAIRRRRR SHES SO CUTE STOPPPP HOPPERS LITTLE SMILE IM TEARING UP AND CRYING ACTUALLY LOOK AT THEM LOOK AT THEM LOOKA T THEM OUGHHAHAHHHHHHHH IM HEAVING

thank u for reading these were my thoughts

#bo posting #stranger things #live blogging #st #I DONT HAVE MUCH TO ADD HERE IT WAS JUST A GOOD EP #REALLY LOVED THE COLD OPEN TOO

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socialbunny · 1 month

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trans dustin and dirk will save me....

#havent been thinking about sims much recently but i will always think about my ocs from ts2 #dustin dirk brandi darren darleen and that one deadbeat i forgot his name. 😁#chat #i've been focused on bully AGAIN which you guys are lucky bc if i wasnt lazy or a console player i'd be posting stuff here #or if i wasnt close to the end and didn't feel like restarting

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formosusiniquis · 1 year

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things i know/things i want to learn

also on ao3 if you want the full smut experience, otherwise this stands on its own

He knows it's crazy. He knows it borders on batshit even. He knows it's weird and obsessive and, frankly, a little unhealthy.

But Nancy Wheeler started it.

Nancy Wheeler who is scary and prim and proper. Nancy Wheeler who had his hand in her lap last week, painting his nails a regal navy blue because it was the closest Nancy Wheeler had to black. Nancy Wheeler who spent the time their nails were drying chatting at him, like the Upside Down had spit him out solely so she would have a gal pal she could talk about boys with -- a first, he imagined, if his memory of Barbara Holland was at all accurate. Nancy Wheeler who said, "Jon is sweet, and he tries so I feel bad for even thinking it, but he just doesn't have as much fun when he's down there and you can tell. I mean, you know, when Steve did that thing he does with his tongue-"

Eddie has been running that particular sentence fragment through his head for the last week.

That thing with his tongue.

Has fun.

You know.

Cause the thing is, he decidedly does not know. He has never come anywhere near the realm of knowing. He would love to know exactly what he has done to make his new sort of friend, sort of nemesis and obvious flame of Steve's still burning affection think that he has any fucking inkling of a clue what kind of shit Steve 'always goes down' Harrington does with his tongue.

It's all he can think about.

Eddie is but a man. A man who has been forced by the fascist government and their pet doctors to stop smoking and give up most of the other addictive substances that he partook in for the sake of his admittedly shaky health. A man who has had these demands enforced by the much more effective puppy eyes of one Steve 'stop calling me mom, remember I was cool once' Harrington. A man who has an addictive personality, comes by it honest, and having given up smoking and drinking and the occasional bump -- anything from nature's bounty stays of course, he's not a total fucking loser -- has needed something new to latch onto.

Thank you Nancy 'I can only orgasm from oral' Wheeler for helping him straight onto the high that is staring at Steve Harrington and his pretty pink mouth.

I can tell he isn't having fun, not like Steve.

This thing with his tongue.

You know.

He wants to know.

The second thing, and it's barely a thing at all these days, is he does technically have some of the same shit going on that Wheeler does. A little bit less now. If there's a silver lining to this whole bat thing it's that, though he may be a nipple short, he lost enough of one tit to sweet talk his way into government funded top surgery, just to even things out. A just as silver lining, he was saved from the awkward 'guess what I'm trans' conversation thanks to the bat induced blood loss. When the older teens found him and Dustin, one of them in hysterics the other clinging to this mortal coil with both fists as best he could; and used the remains of a shirt that had seen better weeks to staunch the bleeding from his neck only to reveal that his own rippling pectorals had a different bounce than Steve 'at least I got to see his chest before I die' Harrington's. There wasn't any time for anything other than 'if he's still bleeding he's still alive let's move.'

They haven't talked about it.

He is fine not talking about it.

Prefers his acceptance this way actually. He knows he has a heating pad with his name, literally, on it at the Harrington abode, along with some other necessities. The only acknowledgement of his situation at all, that heating pad that's tucked away in the same drawer as Robin's -- also with her name on it like Steve doesn't trust them to share.

He would like to talk about it a little now. Now that he's been cleared for moderate exertion by a very mean physical therapist who enjoys inflicting so much misery on him that he's thinking of scrapping the black hanky all together. Cause he'd really, really like to know about that tongue thing.

Actually, first he'd really, really like to know why Nancy thinks he would already know. Maybe that's what eats at him the most -- second most the bats had actually eaten at him a lot, so he figures he can obsess about this for at least another week before it risks overtaking the literal eating -- that the woman who having had it all, having had Steve 'I know I saw you yesterday, but I missed you' Harrington in her pocket, and gave it away somehow sees something that makes her think Eddie is having sex with her ex-boyfriend on the regular.

She's supposed to be a detective, a real dateline NBC type. How on earth can she be looking at him and not see a starstruck virgin who, yes, is admittedly very, very in love lust with her ex.

And how is she okay with it?

Isn't there a best friend code or something? Not that Eddie would lay claim to that title, and it definitely feels weird ascribing it to Nancy when he's got the hellfire boys; but surely the regular friend code or the we survived a traumatic experience together and now we're inexplicably bonded for life code also has a byline about not sleeping with your compatriot's ex-boyfriends.

Even if she already thinks you know about how he gives good head.

So he just watches instead.

Watches him smile. Watches him pout. Watches him bite and lick and worry. Watches how they shine with something that's definitely more than just spit some days. Watches even closer to see if he can catch what Mabeline magic must be going on them.

He watches and watches and watches.

He has, by virtue of obsession, become the most studied observer of Steve 'absolutely wearing cherry flavored lipgloss' Harrington's mouth. He has also, by virtue of necessity, become the most talented reader of Steve 'seriously, Eddie, do I have something on my face' Harrington's lips.

Which provides him with a very interesting opportunity as he's browsing through the Family Video, looking for his pick for the weekly Big Kids Only movie night and not at all stalking Steve Harrington and his mouth.

"I'm going to ask him."

And Robin says something that involves an eye roll and a finger jabbed into a green polyester vest.

"I know I said it last week, but I mean it this time."

Her eyebrows are raised, so unimpressed she goes back to the counter to do whatever work stuff they supposedly do while they're here.

"I do mean it,” those cherry flavored lips pout, a dignified hand on his hip in the face of Robin’s clear disbelief.

She doesn’t open her mouth to answer this time but the arched brow and quirked smirk are clear enough that even he can make a guess at her response.

“I know I said that too, but I only kind of meant it last week. I actually mean it this time. “

She rolls her eyes, spitting out something quick and no doubt sharp and cutting with a slash of her hand.

“Just watch this.”

By this point Eddie 'hopelessly devoted to Stephan Richard Harrington’ Munson had actually stopped even pretending to be browsing the movie offerings of the sainted Family Video. He had in fact been standing with his hands wrapped around a copy of The Last Unicorn watching Steve ‘does this thing with his tongue’ Harrington and his stupid mouth while he gossips with his stupid friend -- sorry, Buckley. A fact Steve must have already made note of, since he’s locking eyes with Eddie from across the store and shaping those soft pink lips into, “Go out with me?”

And that’s…

He does this thing with his tongue, you know.

You know.

Maybe he didn’t then, and maybe he doesn’t know why Nancy ‘shit we might actually be friends, I can never let her find out about this’ Wheeler thought he already would.

But if he plays his cards right, he might find out very, very soon.

#steddie #steddie fic #my fic #trans eddie munson #if you do pursue the smut be warned author is ace and a virgin #author is also not cis but not on t #so i feel like those may be their own content warnings of a kind #sometimes you just have a bunch of dialogue you want to use #and then when youre using you realize the hard way there has to be sex to transition between them #this is a nancy and eddie friendship blog #i do think nancy needs someone to talk about boys with who isnt her exbf or her current bf #but also nancy needs someone who will force her to have fun and act her own age #eddie is dragging nancy kicking and screaming toward confronting her trauma about having age appropriate fun #and i did accidentally just give myself a new plot thought in the tags of my own fic oops #eddie forcing the original monster hunter trio who have all grown up to fast to enjoy the teen years they lost?#now im turning my tags into my notes app

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what is your favourite steve hcs like who the ultimate steve in your eyes is

oh man so easy. he's the most autistic on earth. to me. also think he's transmasc and like importantly ☝️ i also think he's comfortable with it :) for some reason (cis) ppl i think just cannot fathom a story of a "unexpected" chara being some level of i guess stealth trans and not in the depths of drama and pain about it bc they literally will only ever use us to fetishise or exploit us they don't like actually care for any level of normality and average trans existence because we literally just can't live ... normal lives ... steve harrington can't be transgender to them bc that's more unbelievable that he once SHOOK OFF a concussion. OR inversely like, him being trans can't depth or symbolism. i just think he is cuz it's fun it's the most fun ever he's literally The guy of the show he's The fan service and the cool action hero and the silly comic relief love interest-with-no-love-interest him being a literal self made trans man rules and is cool and hot and makes him sexier in every way <3 and honestly yeah ESPECIALLY in the time period bc ... trans... people have always existed... Even in small towns... crazy‼️

other than that i like most interations of The transgenderism. i think he and robin share pronouns at some point in their lives. i think he wears glasses to read but i also think he's always worn glasses and just hid it. i like the migraine thing bc i get migraines.. many of my friends think he's jewish on his mom's side generally nonpracticing and i think that rules insanely and is real forever now. also italian bc that's awesome. i think he can cook and he learnt using his mom like box of recipe cards that were passed down from his grandma i also think he's close with all his grandparents bc that's sweet and i like to think his grandma on his mom's side lives in a nearby city and he can visit her whenever and it's awesome there

ummm i think he's scared of dogs bc of the demodogs anything above the like calf and he will Not be entering the abode ❌ and he owns like 6 or 7 cats just a crazy amount of cats bc there was a feral colony behind his house and he looked after them and started reintroducing them to the indoors and he's Incredibly determined to spay neuter and rehome when possible every feral cat in all of hawkins post mews's death he like makes it his mission bc he's like um what if there's more dogs or something they're literally unsafe.. there's monsters afoot.. i need to save them in the depths of his upside down recovery moment when he had like no friends other than dustin and nothing else to do and it grew from there. he can't volunteer at the animal place tho bc There's doggies there ... i also think he eventually gets over the dog thing bc i like the idea of wayne owning a doberman or rottie or mastiff or something and through introduction to her he becomes more comfortable through the power of LOVE ‼️

also bc of that i like the idea of him going into some sort of animal rehabilitation or forestry thing i want him in the woods running around. wearing khaki shorts and boots with a zinc stripe on his nose. UGH. and specifically i want him to work with kids or just people in general somehow bc it can get potentially lonely in some of those jobs i think he is the top contender for like a day camp counsellor or even a sleep away if those exist in indiana .. all of this also wraps up into the whole taking his cpr cert or doing a first aid/emt course. also i can just picture him being like And here's the lake where a lake monster nearly drowned me. yeah. isn't that awesome. it's because i wasn't wearing a life jacket he preys on kids without life jackets.

erm. i also think he likes gardening esp food bc it branches into his cooking thing but it would take a couple years to build any of this up current age steve harrington is born to be a minimum wage princess who lays on people's basement floors and makes out with stoners and paints robins nails horribly. and reads magazines. and steals food from people. he is my beautiful loser and rep for every 20 year old layabout who doesn't know what they're doing in life. And he likes boys.

#asks #not what you asked for i don't think but where my heart went ❤️#sts

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frostfairysteve · 1 year

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share the ideas share the ideas share the ideas share the-

i'm prefacing this with it's 2am, i just went to bed, and you gave me absolute freedom to just ramble by not specifying anything i've already talked about

autistic steve that gets brain damage, vision loss, hearing loss and chronic migraines. it's a lot. his pain tolerance is high but you can't just power through everything and he doesn't get under- or overstimulated the same way as before which means that he needs to relearn his body. masking gets near impossible but steve doesn't know who he is when he isn't pretending to be okay. he stops being able to work but his dad won't allow him to just stay home but if he uses his government hush money to buy a place he won't afford food and utilities for long, if he can even remember to pay his bills. steve has gone through too much and living alone is no longer an option but he refuses to see it, even when he spends all his spoons trying to be normal so he either has no energy for his friends or no energy for himself.

i'm considering a sideplot for the little mermaid au where nancy is a princess that becomes a pirate after her betrothed (prince steve) goes missing. she doesn't actually like steve, but she won't let him be the only one to discover freedom, and she likes getting her hands dirty. her kingdom is full of injustice that she's unable to do anything about as a princess, but as a pirate, she can do whatever she wants. and then nancy's crew accidentally fishes up a mermaid; robin. and nancy is enthralled. interspecies relationship - nancy is happy as a pirate, robin is happy as a mermaid.

i'm just always thinking about steve and timetravel/timeloops on some level. post-s4 steve waking up as pre-s1 steve and doing basic things like dropping tommy and carol early, avoiding a romantic relationship with nancy, trying to befriend robin and eddie, and also getting eleven before the party finds her, idk if he would have heard enough about will's disappearance to stop that, but he could totally save will earlier. i know there's at least one fic like this but that do not stop me, i love steve and i love time stuff. wait actually i love making steve question his gender the first time he faces a demogorgon, a timetravel au with trans steve opens so many more possibilities. also any post-s3 steve would feel more comfortable with his bisexuality so that also makes for fun pre-s1 times.

stargyleth (steve/argyle/gareth) is an amazing ship and i stand by it. they have completely different tastes and vibes but they mix together so well. argyle helps steve and gareth chill out, gareth teaches them to play the drums which a great healthy way to get out aggression, steve feels comfortable joking around and being himself with them, they make fun of movies and come up with dnd characters and pizza topping combos and they just get to be young and dumb. gareth and steve are both ready to fight and all three are bitchy and steve and argyle can take turns driving and they just balance each other out. this isn't an idea as much as i'm just thinking about them

steve with nipple piercings.... actually transfem steve keeping her chest hair because fuck gender stereotypes and wearing a cute bra and also nipple piercings and now you make it the boat scene where stevie is out to robin and dustin only but she volunteered to dive and she's not gonna do it in her shoes and sweater and then she's hairy and wearing a bra and nancy doesn't know and eddie absolutely doesn't know and removing the bra would be even stranger so stevie just dives in but it makes eddie giving her his vest for modesty so much better and can you tell that i've been thinking about this for the stevie h agenda—

mechanic!eddie got a summer job at thachers tire when he was 16, started dealing on the side after he failed senior year the first time because he knew he and wayne needed the money. the bandana comes from being a mechanic; his van breaks down constantly. he doesn't really know what the colour means but he's flagging that he's a top on purpose. he doesn't use the bandana to hide his face when stealing the rv because it's way dirty and also he forgets about it unless he needs it after dealing with the van.

it's been 45 minutes i'm gonna stop actually

#hammity-hammer #my answered letters

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autistic-ranpo · 2 years

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t4t byler cutting each other’s hair when they were kids using safety scissors (it looked really bad but they didn’t care)

nancy catching mike in the middle of cutting will’s hair and getting mad bc ‘look at this shit micheal, you gave him a fucking bowl cut, give me those’ and cutting will’s hair instead

jonathan, however, saves up his money and actually takes them to a barber shop

he also gives them all of his old clothes bc mike isn’t out to his parents yet and will can’t buy new ones

when they first tell lucas and dustin that they’re boys now they (lucas and dustin) get really excited bc ‘now we can go as the ghostbusters for halloween!!!’

max made fun of mike’s appearance 24/7 before will told her that he was really sensitive abt that cause he’s trans so she immediately started telling mike how handsome he looked everyday

el doesn’t really understand why everyone’s making such a big deal out of it but once they explain it to her she’s like ‘huh. i can… i can change it??’ and bam now they’re experimenting with their gender

#byler #t4t byler #trans el #mike wheeler #will byers #max mayfield #lucas sinclair #dustin henderson #trans #stranger things #headcanons

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strawberryvmp · 2 years

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Best Birthday Gift Ever!

☆((((A/N:Hello beautiful people! Sorry for not posting any chapters of 'Idiot Lipstick!' I was just having a difficult time making up ideas for chapter 4 and 5 but I brainstormed and have great ideas for the next two chapters of 'Idiot Lipstick!' so get ready!♡

☆((((Plus-size friendly and POC friendly♡

☆A sweet short of Joyce and trans reader as her kid♡((P.S SHE IS MY FAVORITE CHARACTER!

☆Pronouns for reader:She/Her

☆Tags: Reader MtF, Will, Jonathan, Jane, Sweetheart Joyce, Best mom, Wholesome family moment, TOOTH ROTTING FLUFF

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It's been a year since you came out to the whole family about you being transgender and wanted to be addressed as a girl. Joyce was shocked but she was happy you were finally being your true self and growing up to a beautiful young woman. After that day she tried saving up money for bottom and top surgery but struggled with making up the money at the end of day because of bills and also feeding four mouths. It disappointed you couldn't really be your full true self and had you in the dumps for awhile.

You're younger brother Will tried cheering you up by drawing different animals you liked or telling you corny knock knock jokes he picked from Dustin, but none of them worked. It broke her heart when she saw how upset you were. She missed seeing your bubbly personality brightening up the house and just stayed cooed up in your bedroom. She also saw how it affected Jane too. You and her were attached to the hip! You did everything together ! Shop, cook together,watch scary movies past bedtime. She missed out with her favorite big sister.

Joyce was worried about your birthday coming up. 'Would you even come out of your room?' 'Or even care about celebrating it in the first place!?' Her mind kept racing while she walked back and forth in the kitchen with her thumb resting on her chin. "Mom, are you okay?" Jonathan said while leaning on the kitchen counter. She sighed and looked at him with soft eyes."Not really I'm worried about (y/n). She has been in her room all this month." She said, "I'm worried about her too. She's pretty upset about not having her surgery." Jonathan crossed his arm over his chest. "I know,I know, I know, I just wish I could afford it. I just want to see her happy. That's all I want." Joyce rubbed her forehead. "I know mom. I want to see her happy too." He rubbed her back. "Maybe you could make her boobs." Jane said in a soft tone. Joyce looked at her, Jane was holding two lemons in her hand holding it out for Joyce. "Make boobs?" Jonathan said with a confused expression. Jane nodded. "Wait! That's a great idea kiddo!" Joyce took the lemons out of Jane's hands, placing them on the counter. "Wait! I'm so confused!" Jonathan said. Joyce was running up stairs towards her bedroom. She closed her bedroom door and started looking for her old sewing kit.

So here she is sitting on her bed working on her birthday gift for tomorrow. After five hours poking her skin with the needle countless times she was finally done! She placed your birthday gift into a (Favorite color☆) box and tied a white bow on it. "One point for mom." She said to herself and patted her shoulder. But she wasn't done yet she still needed to finish decorating and also picking up your birthday dress from the cleaners. She knew tomorrow would be the best damn birthday you ever had.

~The next day~

You were sleeping on your side, your back face towards the bedroom door. 'The Smiths' playing in the background on a low setting coming from your litter radio Steve gave you for your birthday two years ago. You kept sleeping peacefully until your peace was disturbed. Someone walked in your room pinching your shoulder softly. "Hey birthday girl. It's time to wake up from your slumber." You heard a soft chuckle at the end. "Leave me alone…." You groan. " WE CAN'T IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!" Jane shouted from the doorway of your room. Will and Jonathan pulled the blankets off of you. You covered yourself from the coldness of your room. "What the hell! I said leave me alone you gremlins!" You sighed heavily holding your knees to your chest. "I don't want to celebrate my stupid birthday." You said quietly.

"Come on (y/n)." Jonathan kneeling next to your bed. " Listen, I know things have been pretty shitty for you, and I'm sorry about that. I really wish I could change that. I miss hanging out with you. We all do! It's the same with you staying in your room all day." You turned your head away from Jonathan. "Please (y/n)." You heard Jane's soft voice. "I miss hanging out with my big sister." How could you say no to her? You would literally do anything for her at the end of the day! "Fine! I stay for cake but after that I'm immediately going back to my room." You got up from your bed immediately Jane grabbed your hand dragging you downstairs. "Morning birthday girl!" Your mom said sipping on her coffee. There were few gifts on the dining room table and a couple of birthday cards laid against the gift. "Hey." You walked over to the table and sat down. "I planned so much today! I made reservation to your favorite restaurant!" Your mom brightly smiles. You sighed heavily. "Listen mom….I just want to cut my cake and go straight back to my room." You said looking down at the table. "I know things have been rough for you sweetheart. But I think you really want to open at least one birthday present." She finished her coffee and grabbed the (Favorite color☆) box and placed it in front of you. "Fine I guess…I opened it." you groan. Everyone was watching you opening the gift Joyce gave to you first. At this point it was probably some band shirt or another book she thought you would like. But it was something way better than those things. You pulled out a pair of sewn soft pairs of breasts. You stayed quite just staring at them. "I know It's not the real deal but I promise once I save up enough money -" You tightly hugged her and buried your face in her shoulder. "Thank you so much mom! Best birthday gift ever!" You said while sodding in her shirt. All your siblings joined in the hug. You let go of your mom and she kissed your forehead. "Go ahead, get change sweetheart, we still have lots to do."Joyce gigged.

You ran up stairs to your room seeing a beautiful flowy dress on your bed. You slipped on your bra and placed the two sewn breasts inside gently, you looked over at your mirror. "Looking good hottie." you finger gun at the mirror. You slipped on your dress and put your pearl necklaces on after fixing your hair. You heard a soft knock on your bedroom door. "Come in!" The door slowly opened and Jane walked inside your room. "You are so pretty (y/n). Really pretty." Jane said softly. "Thank you J. Do you want to help me with my make-up?" "Of course!" She walked over to and started working on your make-up. The whole time Jane was catching you up on the latest gossip in Hawkins while you were gone. "No way! How the hell did she do that!" Jane giggled. "I have no clue. Finished!" You open your eyes and see the masterpiece Jane did on your face. "Holy crap J! You did an amazing job!" You hugged her tightly." Best little sister that a girl could ever ask for." Jane hugged you back. "Best big sister ever." She hummed. "Come she should get going." You said letting her go. "Last one there is a rotting egg!" She stormed out of the bedroom. "Hey not fair J!"

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#stranger things #jonathan byers #will byres #joyce byers #jane hopper #joyce stranger things #joyce byers oneshot #joycd byers fluff #trans reader #joyce x reader

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RWBY Vol 8 Ep 7 has finally gone live for everyone and I really just want to talk about it for a second.

I know some folks still may have not seen it... so time to tag thing properly like a good person.

So hey, whatcha know about that?

Canon trans May Marigold confirmation on screen!

As Kerry and I mentioned on Stay Zen, this was always the plan and May being a transwoman is something that predates my being cast.

Ya love to see it. 💙🧡

The past week has been pretty darn wild and I expect it to get even more so.

RWBY and RWBY Spoilers both got trending on Twitter and Tumblr last week with post of May’s on screen confirmation taking the number one spot on the RWBY tags ALL WEEK LONG.

RWBY was actually top trending on Tumblr on Saturday with the May post taking top spot.

You could say I was more than overwhelmed, I definitely wanted to start reblogging and retweeting all the art and such IMMEDIATELY, but... ya know, spoilers.

I waited a year and a half for this moment, what’s another week?

I say “I waited a year and half for this moment,” but really I’ve been waiting my whole life.

I’ve never seen anything quite like this and only ever DREAMED of something so wildly powerful and meaningful existing in media.

...and more than that, I’m the one who was blessed enough to get the chance to do it.

To get a bit personal, I’ve mentioned “my entire heart is in V8” and I think people finally understand why.

And, yes, this was the episode that got me crying for hours after we recorded it.

I was actually crying while delivering the lines for this, it was a lot for me.

Everything there hit so close to home for me that I requested those lines be saved for last in that session.

The CRWBY sound team, and the director of that session Dustin, being amazingly supportive absolutely said “of course.”

When we finally got to those lines the team kept checking and asking if I was okay to do another take. It was an emotional session for me and the love and care taken even in these VO sessions meant everything.

When I say I love CRWBY and that they care so deeply, I absolutely mean it.

You all saw the final product and I hope you felt it was real, was raw, and was powerful.

I poured my soul into the performance because I figured if this was my one and only shot to make something like this happen... I had to make it count.

This paired up with Kiersi’s powerful writing, I feel we did a great job.

As someone who is trans, this was everything I ever dreamed of seeing.

As someone who saw her VO career burst into flames after coming out, this was a moment of triumph.

As myself... this was my heart put on display for the world.

This was everything to me.

Now this where I thank Eddy, Kerry, Kiersi, Miles, and every member of CRWBY for how much care they put into May Marigold and how much love and support was given to me.

None of this would have been possible without every single person on the team being as open and kind as they are.

I love them all and I thank them for always listening to everything.

To the FNDM and RTCommunity?

You have no idea how much all the posts in support of May mean to me.

Seeing all the posts, the fanart, the fancams, the countless messages... EVERYTHING!

My heart is so full of joy every time I see them.

This much support for a trans character!? IT BLOWS MY MIND! I never thought I’d see the day!

And to those of you who’ve messaged me privately saying how much this meant to you?

That this has helped you realize who you are?

That this gave you the courage to come out?

I AM SO PROUD OF YOU ALL!

And I’ll keep working harder for you all, for myself, and for everyone. 💙🧡

From the bottom of my heart, and heck on behalf of May Marigold herself... thank you.

I am so deeply humbled by everyone’s response.

The weight of this moment has been on my mind consistently throughout the year, we don’t GET moments like this.

... and hope I did a good enough job.

To wrap it up, I’ll say it again.

As the voice of May Marigold I’m here to confirm: Yes, May IS Henry Marigold’s cousin.

But far more importantly, May Marigold is the very first onscreen trans character, confirmed IN UNIVERSE ON THE SHOW, for RWBY!

Can ya believe it, folks? 💙🧡

PS:

There’s a post going around that points out May’s physical reaction to Weiss just before she speaks.

Something along the lines of “For a split-second May wasn’t in that room anymore, was she?”

And if that ain’t just exactly how I felt going into recording those lines... for a small moment of time I just was... not there in the booth and recording lines... I was somewhere else entirely and when I finally came back? There were tears in my eyes.

We did it, everyone. We really did it.

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Russell T Davies on straight actors and gay characters.

I decided to put this here because I post a lot of Hilson stuff. As an actor, this article hit a nerve. However, as a defender of free speech, Davies is allowed to have his opinion without me thinking of him as insensitive. Just like I am allowed to have my own opinion and argument, and ask questions without being labeled “homophobic, intolerant” etc. (that would just make me laugh because have you SEEN my blog? Anyway, I’ve seen a few other websites covering this article. I am also very skeptical of everything I read, including the sources, and I try not to blindly believe everything. That being said, I felt like posting this to get other opinions and ask honest question to help my understanding. If this has already been covered on Tumblr, please feel free to send me the conversations! Some background on me: I graduated with a BA in Theatre and have worked both on and off the stage since I was twelve years old. I have directed plays and an audio play. Given my experience and dedication to my craft, I think my opinion is worth something.

Also, for the sake of this argument, I am leaving trans-actors out because that’s a whole different post. Here is the article:

https://news.sky.com/story/russell-t-davies-straight-actors-should-not-play-gay-characters-12185652

Okay, so first things first, let’s talk about this: “Speaking to the Radio Times, Davies compared a straight actor playing a gay character to black face.” Something that irks me is when one person tries to speak for a whole community and doesn’t reference people from said community who might disagree: whether it’s the LGBTQ+ community, a religious community, medical community, etc. The list goes on. Here, Davies is speaking on behalf of, or speaking for, both the LGBTQ+ community and the black community, is he not? I am genuinely asking because I would like to be more educated on this kind of speech.

Then Davies says, "I'm not being woke about this... but I feel strongly that if I cast someone in a story, I am casting them to act as a lover, or an enemy, or someone on drugs or a criminal or a saint... they are NOT there to 'act gay' because 'acting gay' is a bunch of codes for a performance.” Does that not discredit his whole statement? If any actor does a caricature version of anything and doesn’t take it seriously or really works to get into the role and the mindset of a character, they’re not a good actor. At least, they’re not an actor that I’d want to hire. Second, by the logic that a straight person shouldn’t play a gay character, should someone without a criminal record not be able to play a criminal character? Before you go off and say “it’s about identity and sexuality, and playing a criminal is about the choice to break the law” or other arguments, I hear you. I’m not talking about that. I’m talking about the experience. How can an actor who has never committed a crime play a criminal character authentically? They do their research: reading, interviewing, etc. I’m not saying that an actor with a few minor marks on his record shouldn’t be considered for the same role. I’m saying that in an audition setting, if both of these actors were auditing for the role and the non-criminal-record actor just happened to do a better job and fit what the director and/or writer wanted, is that a mark against the criminal-record-actor? Maybe personally because we don’t know what the director is thinking. But chances are, it’s not a mark against the other actor. The other one just happened to have a better audition. Or, a major factor when considering casting, said actor was easy to work with--I’ve seen a lot of talented actors lose a lot of roles because of their inability to take criticism or notes.

Plus, the whole “Breaking Bad” series?? I highly doubt the main actors were meth-making drug-lords. Or, a better example, “The Wire?” In that show, we see the constant battle and deals between drug-lords and cops.

Another point I’d like to make: “...is a bunch of codes for a performance.” That’s exactly right. The audience doesn’t want to know an actor is “performing.” We know that going in, with what is called “suspension of disbelief.” We know the whole show is a performance, but we also expect the actors to be truthful (unless it’s a comedy/farce, but again, that’s a different argument).

Was it bad that, before 2020, some main characters in TV shows were portrayed as straight but the writers ended up “queer-baiting?” I am referring, of course, to House, M.D. (If you follow this blog, you’ll understand.) But I am also referring to the BBC Sherlock Holmes series. Yes, both pairs of characters (House and Wilson; Holmes and Watson) are assumed to be straight. However, some episodes allude that there could also be something more there. Even the actors have said in various interviews that they aren’t sure if it’s a true romance that the characters are afraid to face, or just a strong bond between best friends that blurs the line between platonic and romantic. I’m paraphrasing, but you get the picture. Therefore, should these characters have only been played by straight actors who are questioning their sexuality or feelings for a best friend? Would it have been disrespectful to gay people if these characters ended up becoming romantically involved? (If we ask the Hilson and Johnlock community, I’m guessing that’s a resounding “NO WAY! IT WOULD BE A DREAM COME TRUE!” xD <3)

“It's about authenticity, the taste of 2020.” *Cinema Sins sigh*

"You wouldn't cast someone able-bodied and put them in a wheelchair...” Again I say, directors and casting directors need to ALWAYS search for someone who is in a wheelchair, or deaf, or HOH, etc. before looking for an able-bodied actor to play a character with that disability (I’m iffy on the whole term “disability because of its negative connotations, but I’m using that word in order to keep this post as long as possible). But I give you the example of Rainman with Dustin Hoffman. Or A Beautiful Mind with Russell Crowe. Or the play and movie Proof, where the father had a mental illness? Anthony Hopkins was diagnosed late in life with Asperger’s Syndrome, but the father in Proof was written to allude more to schizophrenia. And yet, Anthony Hopkins did a tremendous job in that role. Or Even Forrest Gump with Tom Hanks. Many people today love Tom Hanks and laud him as a “woke” celebrity. But if he were to portray the role of Forrest Gump today, how many people would try to “cancel” him or at least have very strong words for the director not casting an actor with autism, due to the character’s autistic tendencies? A whole lot of people on the internet and Twitter, I’ll bet. As someone who struggles with anxiety and panic disorder, would I be upset if someone without that mental illness got cast in a role of a character struggling with that? Sure I would. But if they did an authentic job and approached the role respectfully, it would be hard to stay irritated. Besides, there are always more roles created practically everyday.

To continue on with Davies’ quote: “...you wouldn't black someone up.” Yikes. I’m sure he didn’t mean this in a cast-off kind of way, but that’s how it comes across. I can see now why he said he wasn’t “being woke about this,” because a more “woke” way of putting that would be...what, exactly? “You wouldn’t cast a non-black person in a black role.” That sounds better and less harsh. Or even “a white person in a minority role.” Which should be common sense, and I agree with both statements.

And then “Authenticity is leading us to joyous places." Oh! Look at that! There’s that word that I’ve been using and emphasizing throughout this whole post! Authenticity is one major brick in the foundation of good, credible acting.

“High-profile examples of straight performers playing LGBTQ+ characters include Rami Malek's Oscar-winning portrayal of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, and Taron Egerton's Golden Globe-winning turn as Sir Elton John in Rocketman.”

I haven’t seen Rocketman, but I saw Bohemian Rhapsody and it was great! Why am I high-lighting this movie? Because it’s the perfect example of a straight actor playing a gay character and playing it authentically, while also looking a lot like the real person they’re portraying. If a look-a-like had been cast who also happened to be gay, but couldn’t act to save their life or couldn’t bring as much as Rami brought to the role, wouldn’t that kind of put a damper on the film? And yet, Rami Maleck both looked the part and brought an authenticity to the role that many Queen fans loved and appreciated. Even the remaining Queen band members said that he did an incredible job and Freddy would be proud. I wonder if Freddy would care that Rami wasn’t gay? I doubt it, but no one can know for certain.

Then there’s the whole term “gay face.” I personally don’t think this is the right term to use because it could possibly diminish the whole meaning and importance of “black face.” Even if Corden appeared to be mocking gay people (I never watched The Prom so I have no idea what his performance was like), calling it “gay face” takes away from and inadvertently belittles the whole dark history of “black face.” Black face’s whole history comes out of an even darker history of racist times filled with hatred and ignorance. I’m not saying that gay people haven’t had their own experiences with hate and intolerance, but isn’t kind of “un-woke” and “insensitive” to compare the hundreds of years of blatant, public racism against an entire race of people to the intolerance of homosexuals? (Again, I’m asking this genuinely because I want to learn and get other people’s opinions. I’m not trying to speak for any community, and I recognize that my personal opinion on this matter is just that: my opinion. And I could be better informed.)

Along the lines of the above paragraph, is it wrong to say or think that casting a non-minority actor in a minority role is a lot different from casting a straight actor in a gay role? Sexuality comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors; that is to say, every race has people with different sexualities. But I think it would be pretty cringe if a Caucasian actress was cast in a role meant for an Asian or African-American woman.

Director Joe Mantello told Sky News the casting was not intentional, but rather a "very fortunate series of events".

He continued: "That being said, I think having an out gay cast really did inform the work and it took on a particular kind of tone because of that, which is not to say that's the only way to approach this material. But for this particular group, it did something that I think is very, very special. There's a chemistry that they have."

And this man summed up my entire argument! He also put into simpler terms what I have been trying to express about the beauty of theatre: there will always be special casts, especially when there’s a great chemistry from a shared experience. A "very fortunate series of events,” indeed. “The casting was not intentional...” leads me to believe that the director didn’t set out to have an all out-gay-cast, but rather, each actor brought great performances to their auditions and were considered by the director to be perfect for the roles. These actors also just happened to be gay.

If you’re still here after all of that, let me take a moment to sincerely thank you for reading the whole thing! I know it’s a lot, but I’m very passionate about acting and giving each and every actor a fair chance. Let me know what you think, and please be respectful!

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metalheadcowboy · 3 years

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hello friend! trans billy headcanon for your consideration! thinking about max and dustin being super protective and supportive over billy when he starts coming out to people to the point that even billy is a little intimidated by them. steve has to calm them down like “relax they’re allowed to have questions!” - mourntheantagonist

AH, heyy!! 💛💛

THIS!!! I literally love the boys + party interactions and this is just awesome!! 💖💗

I can so totally see Dustin and Max acting as Billy’s little body guards. They make sure nobody messes with him even though they’re like thirteen and Billy isn’t so sure Dustin even knows how to throw a punch to save his life, but it’s fine.

They’re also his hype men, always complimenting him on different parts of his appearance and while it’s kind of obsessive he appreciates the thought and encouragement.

They follow him everywhere, there’s almost always one of them by his side at all times. And he really appreciates it, appreciates their support, their love, their enthusiasm for him coming out and being him. But there are times were it’s just a little too much. Times where Steve had to step in and cut them off to give Billy a break.

And oh my gosh when he starts coming out to people they are like fucking guard dogs, especially when anybody asks a question that could be offensive even if unknowingly so. Dustin’s the more chill one when it comes down to it, but they are both still super protective.

Like, when he comes out as transgender to Joyce and she says she doesn’t understand, like she needs Billy to explain it, Max and Dustin are like ‘Really, it’s not that hard to figure out.’ and Billy is like 😠 because he definitely doesn’t mind explaining it for her and Max and Dustin are just like 😳🥺

Don’t even get me started on when he comes out to Tommy and he starts bombarding Billy with all these questions, some perfectly fine and others outrageous and out there and Steve literally has his arms wrapped around their heads so his hands can cover their mouths because it’s the only way he can shut them up.

But one of the times he’s actually scared of them is when he comes out to the rest of the kids and Mike gets judgy and says some not so great things and Billy swear he almost witnesses a murder when Max lunges at him and nearly got a punch in before he could grab her arm and hold her back.

Send me trans Steve/Billy asks 💛💛

#Billy Hargrove #Trans Billy Hargrove #Dustin Henderson #Max Mayfield #Steve Harrington #Harringrove implied #Stranger Things

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Can we just have a whole ass FIC about Steve being non binary? Like I want it ALL. Him realizing it himself, him coming out to billy, them living their hella gay life in Cali and being hot. I just want IT ALL.

uuuh, modern.

“I don’t think I’m a boy.”

I came out of nowhere one night, Billy’s hands trailing over Steve’s back.

“Oh?” Billy didn’t really know what to say.

Billy knew a lot of queer people in California, grew up amongst all sorts of folks. He didn’t care if Steve was trans, or genderqueer, or fluid or anything, he just wanted Steve to be happy.

“I don’t really think I’m anything.” Steve’s head was on Billy’s chest, long fingers tracing over golden skin.

“That’s okay.” Steve turned to look at Billy, blinking a few times.

“I’m, I’m nonbinary. I don’t, I think of myself as agender. Mostly. Like I’m just, a person.”

“Then you are agender, Baby. However you think of yourself, however you identify, that’s true and its good.” He ran a hand through Steve’s hair. “I love you.” Steve pressed a kiss to his chest. “Thank you for telling me, trusting me.” Steve was smiling softly. “But we should probably, like talk. I don’t want to do anything that hurts you, or makes you feel bad.”

“I, um, I don’t want to be your boyfriend.” Billy’s heart fucking stopped. “No! I still wanna be with you, I just, I don’t want the boy part of it. I wanna be like, your significant other.” Billy slumped back into the pillows.

“Thank fuck. I thought you were dumping me.” Steve laughed, poking at Billy’s chest. “Okay, S.O. I can do that. What else? Have you thought pronouns?”

“They. Unless my parents are around. Then just use he. I don’t think they’ll be cool about it if I did come out to them.”

“Are you thinking about, like, changing your name or anything?”

“Nah. Steve is fine. I mean, honestly, when do you ever actually call me Steve, though?” Billy laughed.

“Don’t act like you don’t love a good nickname.” He pinched their side.

But for Billy’s best efforts, Hawkins was hard on Steve.

There were a limited group of people they felt comfortable coming out to. The party rallied around them, were as sweet and supportive as ever, Joyce would still give them warm hugs, and Claudia made Steve cry one night telling them that they were still the role model she felt Dustin needed, that not being a man didn’t mean they were any less of an older sibling figure.

But they couldn’t be who they were.

Billy had suffered through far too many dinners with Mr. and Mrs. Harrington, calling Steve their son.

They loved playing accepting, Mr. Harrington would boast about his gay son to liberal work associates, got brownie points despite his child being neither gay nor his son.

But Steve knew if they corrected them, told them the whole pansexual nonbinary truth of it, they would kick up a fuss, would say Steve was taking it too far.

Steve also couldn’t present how they wanted.

They leaned towards femme on any given day, loved the softness of women’s clothes, loved how beautiful they felt in makeup.

They found somewhere in between, sticking to soft sweaters, sweet pastels, growing their hair out a little more.

But when Billy graduated, they packed everything they cared about into the Camaro, and set off for California.

Billy had gotten a full ride to UCLA through basketball and academics. He and Steve had pooled their savings together, had found a little apartment on Zillow.

When they arrived outside Billy carried Steve over the threshold bridal style, giggling all the time.

They slept on an air mattress and lived out of boxes until they found good furniture second-hand.

Steve decorated the apartment, getting a lot of plants, and string lights, and vintage posters. It was cozy, blankets strewn about. They had a large shelf in the living room, had set up Billy’s mom’s old record player, sifted through 99 cent bins at the record store to find random ones, made fun of the terrible albums while they drank wine on the couch.

But the best part of this idyllic little California dream, was that Steve could be out.

They bought all kinds of clothes, dresses and overalls and skirts and jeans and high heels and anything they wanted, anything that made the happy.

They got to walk down the street, hand in hand with Billy, looking every bit how they want, and no one would bat an eye. There were actual weird things going on at the Venice Beach Boardwalk, things that drew the eye away from Steve, wearing something that would’ve been the gossip of Hawkins for months.

Steve felt so fucking free, in this beautiful little corner of Cali they had carved out with Billy.

#yikes writes #nonbinary!steve #nonbinary steve harrington #steve harrington #steve harrington x billy hargrove #billy hargrove x steve harrington #billy hargrove #harringrove #harringrove fic #harringrove ficlet #harringrove drabble

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nightcoremoon · 4 years

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leonardo dicaprio, dustin hoffman, tom hanks, billy bob thornton, john malkovich, and cuba gooding jr have all played developmentally disabled characters in movies: Arnie Grape, Raymond "Rainman" Babbitt, Forrest Gump, Karl Childers, Lennie Small, and Radio

except none of them are developmentally disabled

now I'm not gonna say that all those actors are ableist or anything because that'd be stupid and accomplish nothing; I don't bring this up for discourse reasons. I bring it up because I wanna mention how Johnny Knoxville as "Jeffy Dahmer" aka Steve Barker in The Ringer is in the same boat as the aforementioned people but honestly I think it's arguably the best film about developmentally disabled people out of the bunch

anyone who knows what I'm talking about, chill a sec and let me explain for those who don't

ok this is gonna sound awful but here we go

sigh

steve pretends to be mentally challenged in order to win the special olympics. for money.

...

now I'm not gonna unpack exactly how fucked up that would be in real life because I already know how fucked up this post is so far

now the REASON why he did that is because a friend of his got his fingers chopped off and to pay for the surgery he needed to make money so his con artist uncle said he'd place bets on the special olympics and all steve would have to do is pretend to be developmentally disabled to get in, and win at the gymnastics portion (which he can do because he was good at it in high school). and he really really didn't wanna do this but because movie logic there wasn't any other way to make the money to save the friend's hand so he did it. he did one of the most sleazy, disgusting, deplorable actions that any person could possibly do, short of killing someone. so why- pray tell- the fuck am I saying that this movie is a good depiction of developmentally disabled people?

well you see

because the special olympics partnered with the movie and used knoxville (and katherine heigl) as vehicles to make a movie that was tailor-made to put well over 100 actors with disablities into speaking roles. the plot was created for the express purpose of having a neurotypical's eyes for the audience to see inside the special olympics and the lives of people with things like down's syndrome, and creating a situation where disabled people get to deliver some of the best lines in any comedy film ("when the fuck did we get ice cream?" is the funniest improvised context-oriented film joke I've ever heard; nothing has yet to top it).

arnie was just an object that existed for the sole purpose of giving gilbert's character motivation. rainman just existed to give tom cruise character motivation. forrest gump is a plot driven story, not character driven. sling blade could have gone exactly the same way if karl was neurotypical. lennie didn't have to be mentally challenged; in fact, he very well might not have been if I remember the text correctly. and radio was a real man. the characters being disabled had limited to zero bearing on the plot and storyline. gilbert grape was focused on the mom, rain man just needed an excuse to be a road trip movie and explain why tom cruise wasn't in the will as much, forrest gump was just a generic historical fiction tearjerker oscar bait what-if scenario, slingblade could've just been about a neurotypical guy fresh out of prison rather than a mental hospital and we'd still follow the EXACT SAME CHAIN OF EVENTS culminating in the double swing axe chop to the face, of mice & men's plot was relevant to lennie being 3STRONK5U over anything else, and radio is a biopic so it clearly doesn't count.

but the ringer is 100% all fully dependent on the special olympics setting or else there is no movie, no plot, no nothing. it's not garnish, it's not a gimmick to pull an academy award, and it's not parading anything around like fuckin eddie redmayne or any other cis dude playing a trans women "omg how brave" thbbbpt. they had actual disabled people playing disabled characters, especially considering that johnny knoxville played a neurotypical man pretending to be disabled for most of the movie. that was the gimmick trojan horse to bring everyone else to the forefront of the movie.

maybe it isn't a perfect movie, I'm not claiming that. all I'm saying is that it's way healthier of representation of developmental disabilities than the other six, and somehow The Guy From Jackass™ is ahead of six* HUGE-NAME actors in terms of respect to the mentally challenged.

*seven if you include Robert De Niro in the one movie I forgot the name of.

but yeah.

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