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primeidealDear Author,
Hello! I am also primeideal on Ao3, and I am requesting fic for all fandoms. Prompts will be spoilery. Treats are enabled on my Ao3 account. I have many previous dear author letters from which much of this is copied, pasted, and endlessly rewritten. I've written/blogged more heavily about several of these fandoms than others at times, but I would be equally delighted with fic for any one of them.
General Likes:
-canon-divergence AUs
-five things
-worldbuilding
-dialogue
-wit and wordplay
-nonstandard formats (documentation, epistolary, etc.)
-interactive fiction--I prefer formats like Twine to open-ended parsers.
-happy endings
-sad endings (when providing some measure of closure or melodrama; I'm fine with character death!)
General DNWs:
-explicit sex (but fade-to-black or innuendo is fine)
-underage characters having sex
-rape/noncon
-second person POV (in "normal" prose, happy with it in IF or the like)
-neopronouns
-moralizing/didactic stories (characters Learning An Important Lesson about the value of tolerance, etc.)
-non-canonical allegories of current events and/or contemporary politics (Marco flirts with the governor of California: fine; Marco flirts with the governor and this is a metaphor for the Newsom administration: no thanks.)
-character bashing
-cliffhanger endings
-themes of cynicism or futility, or that the (canon's) main plotlines "are for nothing"
Animorphs:
Elfangor
Dealing with new senses/experiences on Earth? Inadvertently changing the course of history/technology, like with the computer interfaces? Trying to handle his newfound fame when he returns to the Andalite fleet, despite all the secrets he can't tell them? His relationship with Ax? How do the Andalites discover Earth the second time, and what's he thinking as the GalaxyTree travels there? More shenanigans with the Time Matrix?
Dealing with new senses/experiences on Earth? Inadvertently changing the course of history/technology, like with the computer interfaces? Trying to handle his newfound fame when he returns to the Andalite fleet, despite all the secrets he can't tell them? His relationship with Ax? How do the Andalites discover Earth the second time, and what's he thinking as the GalaxyTree travels there? More shenanigans with the Time Matrix?
Aftran/Cassie
How would anything post-29 have been different if Aftran had stayed either in Cassie or elsewhere in the human world? How does Aftran decide who to trust in the Peace Movement with the Animorphs' secret? One of the "canon AUs" (the 41 dystopia, time travel stuff) if Aftran had been there?
How would anything post-29 have been different if Aftran had stayed either in Cassie or elsewhere in the human world? How does Aftran decide who to trust in the Peace Movement with the Animorphs' secret? One of the "canon AUs" (the 41 dystopia, time travel stuff) if Aftran had been there?
Ax & Tobias
Ax's misunderstandings about human culture? Tobias visits the Andalite homeworld with Ax post-canon? Some human developments encroach on the scoop and they have to move?
Ax's misunderstandings about human culture? Tobias visits the Andalite homeworld with Ax post-canon? Some human developments encroach on the scoop and they have to move?
Dune:
I'm primarily interested in the first book, but if you want to bring in characterization/plot elements from the sequels, please feel free! Likewise, I have seen both of the Villeneuve movies and would be fine with references to those, but obviously not expected!
Chani & Stilgar
Some of Chani's status/privileges as a warrior stems from her being Stilgar's niece. Are other women her age envious, or is this something she was pressured into? How does she feel about the leadership threat that Paul poses to Stilgar? What did their relationship look like before the Atreides came to Arrakis, or during the timeskips?
Some of Chani's status/privileges as a warrior stems from her being Stilgar's niece. Are other women her age envious, or is this something she was pressured into? How does she feel about the leadership threat that Paul poses to Stilgar? What did their relationship look like before the Atreides came to Arrakis, or during the timeskips?
Hasimir & Margo & child
How does Hasimir feel about raising a child who isn't his? Does the kid ever learn about her relatives? The appendix says that Hasimir followed Emperor Shaddam into retirement--is Margot still plotting behind the scenes somewhere?
Liet
I'm fascinated by the way he blends science and religion for a centuries-long terraforming plan, and--at least for a while--successfully "serves two masters." What did his responsibilities to the Empire look like when the Harkonnens were in charge? How much of his leadership role is something Pardot originated, and how much is Fremen tradition? What if he'd survived and met up with Paul and Jessica later--would he have recognized the danger Paul posed to the terraforming plan, or would he too have believed in the prophecy?
Project Hail Mary:
Ryland & Rocky
BFFs being nerds and saving each other's lives! How, if ever, does Grace tell Rocky the truth about his "volunteering" for the mission, or the irony/significance of his name? What's something that one takes for granted, and the other is shocked by? Do they ever have a serious argument--what was it about, and how did they reconcile?
BFFs being nerds and saving each other's lives! How, if ever, does Grace tell Rocky the truth about his "volunteering" for the mission, or the irony/significance of his name? What's something that one takes for granted, and the other is shocked by? Do they ever have a serious argument--what was it about, and how did they reconcile?
Steerswoman:
Bel & or / Rowan
There are lots of great tropey moments with Bel and Rowan that can be either shippy or gen: huddling for warmth, teaching each other swordplay, taking care of each other when they get dysentery! If you're so inclined, I'd be interested to see a shippy expansion on any of these, or something else along these lines. Another misunderstanding with the courtship gifts outside the tent?
There are lots of great tropey moments with Bel and Rowan that can be either shippy or gen: huddling for warmth, teaching each other swordplay, taking care of each other when they get dysentery! If you're so inclined, I'd be interested to see a shippy expansion on any of these, or something else along these lines. Another misunderstanding with the courtship gifts outside the tent?
Outskirter culture
I love all the complexities of Outskirter society, and the differences among the various tribes--the ones who border the Inner Lands raiding their neighbors, Bel dismissing that as dishonorable, Face People being shockingly sexist in some ways and yet also having preserved the entire list of line names, their relationship to poetry and lore. Anything expanding on what we see in "The Outskirter's Secret" or contrasting different tribes' cultures would be great.
I love all the complexities of Outskirter society, and the differences among the various tribes--the ones who border the Inner Lands raiding their neighbors, Bel dismissing that as dishonorable, Face People being shockingly sexist in some ways and yet also having preserved the entire list of line names, their relationship to poetry and lore. Anything expanding on what we see in "The Outskirter's Secret" or contrasting different tribes' cultures would be great.
Uprooted:
Agnieszka/Kasia
There is so much going on here! Kasia was "supposed" to be the special chosen one, Agnieszka got taken instead, they're both bitter about it. When Kasia is threatened, Agnieszka takes crazy risks to rescue her from the Wood, they have to establish a psychic link and share each other's emotions to survive. Kasia keeps vigil when Agnieszka passes out! Agnieszka hugs and kisses and cries on Kasia! I would love to see any of these moments, or something post-canon, expanded on and made romantic.
There is so much going on here! Kasia was "supposed" to be the special chosen one, Agnieszka got taken instead, they're both bitter about it. When Kasia is threatened, Agnieszka takes crazy risks to rescue her from the Wood, they have to establish a psychic link and share each other's emotions to survive. Kasia keeps vigil when Agnieszka passes out! Agnieszka hugs and kisses and cries on Kasia! I would love to see any of these moments, or something post-canon, expanded on and made romantic.
Wheel of Time:
Egwene
I love Egwene's journey as someone who chooses to join the adventure, rather than being dragged along by destiny, and learns from every opportunity she faces. Tell me more about her time among the Aiel? Dealing with headaches, literal and figurative? Her private war against Elaida, combining the different Ajahs' strengths and inspiring the novices around her? What if she'd survived--would she really have led the Tower for centuries, or move on to new horizons?
I love Egwene's journey as someone who chooses to join the adventure, rather than being dragged along by destiny, and learns from every opportunity she faces. Tell me more about her time among the Aiel? Dealing with headaches, literal and figurative? Her private war against Elaida, combining the different Ajahs' strengths and inspiring the novices around her? What if she'd survived--would she really have led the Tower for centuries, or move on to new horizons?
Verin
We love an absentminded plump grandma triple agent! What was in some the other letters she sent? Her research on southeastern reptiles? The first time she realized she was in over her head with the Black Ajah, or the worst thing she's ever done to keep her cover? She was apparently a Moiraine/Siuan shipper back in the day, leaving out snacks while the Accepted studied...give me her POV on their relationship! A fix-it where the Oath Rod saves her?
We love an absentminded plump grandma triple agent! What was in some the other letters she sent? Her research on southeastern reptiles? The first time she realized she was in over her head with the Black Ajah, or the worst thing she's ever done to keep her cover? She was apparently a Moiraine/Siuan shipper back in the day, leaving out snacks while the Accepted studied...give me her POV on their relationship! A fix-it where the Oath Rod saves her?
Post-series Aiel
I am strongly of the opinion that Aviendha's vision was like the Ghost of Christmas Future in "A Christmas Carol"--these are only things that may be, not necessarily what will be. However, there's a lot to explore with the Aiel even in a peaceful setting. How do they adjust to the Wetlands? Do they form cities or remain nomadic? What is their relationship with the Tuatha'an like now, or with Cairhien? Do the Dragon's descendants have any special distinctions? What about the Shaido back in the Three-Fold Land: are they the "remnant of a remnant" that retain an Aiel identity in the old sense?
I am strongly of the opinion that Aviendha's vision was like the Ghost of Christmas Future in "A Christmas Carol"--these are only things that may be, not necessarily what will be. However, there's a lot to explore with the Aiel even in a peaceful setting. How do they adjust to the Wetlands? Do they form cities or remain nomadic? What is their relationship with the Tuatha'an like now, or with Cairhien? Do the Dragon's descendants have any special distinctions? What about the Shaido back in the Three-Fold Land: are they the "remnant of a remnant" that retain an Aiel identity in the old sense?
Egwene/Aviendha
They're cute and they learn from each other! And I like the idea of people's romantic relationships not being as predetermined by prophecies as canon has it. Secret meetings in Tel'aran'rhiod? How do the rebel Aes Sedai view Aviendha? Post-canon fix-it where Egwene helps co-parent Aviendha's kids?
They're cute and they learn from each other! And I like the idea of people's romantic relationships not being as predetermined by prophecies as canon has it. Secret meetings in Tel'aran'rhiod? How do the rebel Aes Sedai view Aviendha? Post-canon fix-it where Egwene helps co-parent Aviendha's kids?
Moiraine/Siuan
Staying in touch in the early years after New Spring, as they both work to protect the Dragon in their own way? Outside POV of other Aes Sedai misinterpreting their relationship? Siuan's reaction when Moiraine returns, or Moiraine's when she hears that Siuan was stilled and Healed? Post-canon fix-it? (If you do something in the canon timeframe, feel free to just ignore their male partners, or write those relationships as platonic. For this prompt I'm interested in Moiraine/Siuan as more than "just a phase," even if it ends in tragedy.)
Nynaeve/Lan
This is one of my favorite canon ships because they come together relatively naturally without a lot of prophecy in the way. Missing scenes, like the Sea Folk marriage ceremony? Coming to realize their attraction to each other in the EotW timeframe? How Lan recognized the bond had been passed, or using the bond to stay connected post-canon?
This is one of my favorite canon ships because they come together relatively naturally without a lot of prophecy in the way. Missing scenes, like the Sea Folk marriage ceremony? Coming to realize their attraction to each other in the EotW timeframe? How Lan recognized the bond had been passed, or using the bond to stay connected post-canon?
Perrin/Faile
Again, I like how they don't really need fate or destiny to come together. Missing scenes like Faile talking to the Women's Circle about whether their engagement is valid, or rallying the rest of the Two Rivers to come to the defense of Emond's Field? More traditions like the anniversary picnic, introducing each other to their homeland's customs? Perrin adjusting to the responsibilities of leadership post-canon?
Again, I like how they don't really need fate or destiny to come together. Missing scenes like Faile talking to the Women's Circle about whether their engagement is valid, or rallying the rest of the Two Rivers to come to the defense of Emond's Field? More traditions like the anniversary picnic, introducing each other to their homeland's customs? Perrin adjusting to the responsibilities of leadership post-canon?
Rand & Galad
Chosen One with three lovers and supremely chaste do-gooder discover they're long-lost family, hilarity ensues. They meet through Elayne and try to be polite for her sake but they're obviously not hitting it off? Does Rand introduce himself in the post-canon timeframe? Does Galad have any memories of Tigraine to share? What if Galad shows up at the Black Tower? (Some of the descriptions of his duel with Valda seem a little bit like channelers' awareness...)
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Again, this is all optional--anything that excites you about these fandoms will be fascinating to me, too. Thanks for writing for me!
