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Town blacksmith Tony Stark - inspired by Marvelâs 1872 comic
find 1872 Bucky Barnes here
and my friend Piâs 1872 Steve here
Deputy Bucky Barnes - inspired by Marvelâs 1872 comic
Find 1872 Tony here.Â
and my friend Piâs 1872 Steve here
me when i get a New Interestâąïž that iâm excited to share with everyone:
my long-suffering friends and followers:
That one mutual who shares all of your new interestsÂ
THINGS WHICH MAKE WRITERS ANXIOUS:
not writing
writing
people reading their stories
people not reading their stories
I hate English
English might seem complicated, but it can be understood through tough thorough thought, though.
Fuck you
why am i living in this universe and not in any of the alternative ones iâve made up
Writing Tip:
If you donât feel like actually writing, prepare for writing:
Open your WIP Word doc
Read the last page again
Scribble notes on what happens next
Once youâve done this, you might just find yourself wanting to continue after all. And if you donât, no worries. Youâve made it easier to jump back into it later.Â
This always works for me! Really good advice!
brain: u gotta be⊠The Bestâą
me: ok so weâll work hard then?
brain: no work⊠only Best.
Someone: Iâd love to read some of your writing some time
Me, who never gets anything finished:
Tumblr needs more of thisâŠ.whatever this is.
Is this the same artist who made the original for this
how women actually are
OH MY GOD IF I DONâT EVER REBLOG THIS ITâS PROBABLY BECAUSE IâM DEAD
mother fuckin macys sale
Her name is Doris. Hereâs the artist. And hereâs more Doris:
I have a physical need to reblog this every time.
Symbolism
I thought I might not be the only writer out there who likes to put symbolism in their stories so I found some things and what they represent!!
Animals
Alligator - stealth, survival
Ant - diligence, industry, community, remarkable strength, hard working, success, patience
Antelope - action
Armadillo - boundaries, self protection
Badger - aggressiveness, passion and drive
Bat - rebirth, longevity, joy, good luck
Bear - gentle strength, dreaming, introspection, power, protection
Beaver - builder, accomplishing goals
Bee - divine messenger, love, service, gathering, community
Bird - enlightenment, perspective, swiftness, vision, prophetic knowledge
Boar - nature-based wealth, prosperity, success, protection, courage
Buffalo - prayer, abundance, survival needs met, good fortune, healing
Bullsâ horns - a good symbol in meditation for motivation
Butterfly - rebirth, the soul, transformation, the three phases of life
Cat - feminine energy, mystical power, used to keep the wearer safe in travel, wholeness
Chameleons - ever-changing future, inconsistency
Cheetah - speed, focus
Cougar - power, swiftness, balance
Cows - red cows are a symbol of hope, inspiring symbol for nurturing efforts
Coyote - trickster
Crane - longevity. A pair of cranes symbolizes âLong Marriageâ
Cricket - good luck charm, singing, Spring, fertility
Crow - sacred law, gateway to supernatural, shape shifting, illusion
Deer - graceful gentleness, sensitivity, compassion, kindness
Dog - companionship, health, service, loyalty, protection, future prosperity
Dolphin - manna, joy, childlike play, helpfulness, breath of life, harmony, intelligence, self connection
Donkey - fertility, easy childbirth, efficiency, health, well-being, and luck
Dove - peace, innocence, fidelity, love, gentleness, kindnes
Dragonfly - good fortune, magic, vision, dreams, luck, and ancient knowledge, illusion
Dragon - wisdom due to long lives and potent magic, royalty, Emperor, eternity, courage, strength, rain, Spring
Eagle - courage, spirit, bravery, strength
Elephant - commitment, strength, astuteness
Elk - stamina, pride, power, majesty
Fish - miracles, providence, sea/water magic, good luck and prosperity, foresight, fortune, salmon in particular, are associated with knowledge
Fox - camouflage, adaptability, integration, tricksters, shape shifters, and possessors of great magic
Frog - healing, cleansing, messages, health, honesty, fluidity, purification
Gazelle - awareness
Giraffe - grounded vision
Goat - tenacity, diligence, can help to achieve goals, endure criticism, and stay safe. Goatâs fur or foot - an anti-evil talisman.
Goose - safe return, love of home
Grasshopper - nobility, prosperity
Hawk - nessenger, strength, foresight, truth
Hippopotamus - emotional depths
Horses - power, stamina, speed, transportation and communication - A black horse with a white marking on its forehead is lucky
Hummingbird - joy, pure love, celebration of life
Ladybug - delight, trust
Lamb - filial piety (dutiful respect or regard for parents).
Lion (baby) cubs - inspire mercy and gentleness.
Lion (grown) - inspire strength, courage
Lions - pride, nobility, cunning, courage, just laws, fairness, the sun, images can protect sacred ground.
Lizard - dreaming, foresight, ancient secrets
Lynx - secrets
Monkey - benevolence, drives away evil
Moose - self-esteem, assertiveness
Mountain Lion - wisdom, leadership
Mouse - frugality, rebirth, scrutiny
Opossum - strategy, diversion
Otter - medicine (woman), balanced feminine energy
Owl - deception, wisdom, clairvoyance, magic
Ox - evil spirits that disturb lakes, rivers, and seas
Peacock - wholeness, dignity, beauty, recognition, self assurance, pride
Pig - rebirth and rejuvenation
Porcupine - innocence
Rabbit - fear, fertility, moon magic, speed, swiftness, longevity, courage, strength
Raccoon - dexterity, disguise
Raven - magic
Robin - growth, renewal
Rooster - courageous, warlike disposition, warmth and life of the Universe
Scorpion - the âfire withinâ that often needs careful tending
Seal - inner voice
Sheep - sacrifice
Snake - cunning, evil, supernatural power
Spider - destiny, fate, weaving
Squirrel - gathering
Swan - grace
Tiger - courage, bravery, fierceness, strength, being in the now
Turtle - mother earth
Weasel - stealth
Whale - record keeper
Wolf - teacher, A Guide to the Sacred
Zebra - Individuality
PLANTS
Aloe- Healing, protection, affection
Amaryllis- Pride
Anemone- Forsaken
Angelica- Inspiration
Apple blossom- Preference
Arborvitae- Unchanging friendship
Aster- Symbol of Love, Daintiness
Basil- Good wishes
Bay- Glory
Begonia- Beware
Bittersweet- Truth
Black-eyed Susan- Justice
Bluebell- Humility, kindness
Candytuft- Indifference
Red carnation- My Heart Aches, admiration
- White carnation- Innocence, pure love, womenâs good luck gift
- Pink carnation- Iâll never forget you
- Yellow carnation- Disdain, disappointment, rejection
Chamomile- Patience
Chives- Usefulness
Chrysanthemum- Cheerfulness
Clover, white- Think of me
Coreopsis- Always cheerful
Coriander- Hidden worth
Crocus- spring, Youthful gladness
Cumin- Fidelity
Cyclamen- Resignation and good-bye
Daffodil- Regard
Daisy- Innocence, hope
Dill- Powerful against evil
Edelweiss- Courage, devotion
Fennel- Flattery
Fern- Sincerity
Forget-me-not- True love memories
Gardenia- Secret love
Geranium- oak-leavedTrue friendship
Gladiolus- Remembrance
Goldenrod- Encouragement, good fortune
Heliotrope- Eternal love
Holly- Hope
Hollyhock- Ambition
Honeysuckle- Bonds of love
Horehound- Health
Hyacinth- Games and sport, playfulness, rashness
â Blue Hyacinth- Constancy of love
â Purple Hyacinth- Sorrow, forgiveness, regret
â Yellow Hyacinth- Jealousy
â White Hyacinth- Loveliness, prayers for someone
Hydrangea- Gratitude for being understood; frigidity and heartlessness
Hyssop- Sacrifice, cleanliness
Iris- A message
Ivy- Friendship, continuity
Jasmine- white- Sweet love
Ladyâs-mantle- Comforting
Lavender- Devotion, virtue
Lemon balm- Sympathy
Lilac- Joy of youth
Lily, calla- Beauty
Lily, day- Chinese emblem for mother
Lily-of-the-valley- Sweetness, purity
Lotus Flower- Purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth
Magnolia- Love of nature
Marjoram- Joy and happiness
Mint- Virtue
Morning glory- Affection
Myrtle- Good luck and love in a marriage
Nasturtium- Patriotism
Oak- Strength
Oregano- Substance
Pansy- Thoughts
Parsley- Festivity
Peony- Bashful, happy life
Pine- Humility
Poppy, red- Consolation
Rhododendron- Danger, flee
Rose, red- Love, I love you.
Rose, dark crimson- Mourning
Rose, pink- Happiness
Rose, white- Purity, heavenly, Iâm worthy of you
Rose, yellow- Jealousy, decrease of love
Rosemary- Remembrance
Rue- Grace, clear vision
Sage- Wisdom, immortality
Salvia, blue- I think of you
Salvia, red- Forever mine
Savory Spice-Â interest
Sorrel- Affection
Southernwood- Constancy, jest
Sunflower- Adoration
Sweet pea- Pleasures
Sweet William- Gallantry
Sweet woodruff- Humility
Tansy- Hostile thoughts
Tarragon- Lasting interest
Thyme- Courage, strength
Tulip, red- Passion, declaration of love
Tulip, yellow- Sunshine in your smile
Valerian- Readiness
Violet- Loyalty, devotion, faithfulness, modesty
Wallflower- Faithfulness in adversity
Willow- Sadness
Yarrow- Everlasting love
Zinnia- Thoughts of absent friends
Color
Red: Excitement, energy, passion, love, desire, speed, strength, power, heat, aggression, danger, fire, blood, war, violence, all things intense and passionate, sincerity, happiness (Only in Japan)
Pink: love and romance, caring, tenderness, acceptance and calm.
Beige and ivory:Â symbolize unification.Â
Ivory: symbolizes quiet and pleasantness.Â
Beige: calm and simplicity.
Yellow: signifies joy, happiness, betrayal, optimism, idealism, imagination, hope, sunshine, summer, gold, philosophy, dishonesty, cowardice, jealousy, covetousness, deceit, illness, hazard and friendship.
Dark Blue: Symbolizes integrity, knowledge, power, and seriousness.
Blue: Peace, tranquility, cold, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water, technology, depression, appetite suppressant.
Turquoise:Â calm.Â
Teal: sophistication.Â
Aquamarine: symbolizes water.Â
Lighter turquoise: a feminine appeal.
Purple: Royalty, nobility, spirituality, ceremony, mysterious, transformation, wisdom, enlightenment, cruelty, honor, arrogance, mourning, temperance.
Lavender:Â femininity, grace and elegance.
Orange: Energy, balance, enthusiasm, warmth, vibrant, expansive, flamboyant, demanding of attention.
Green: Nature, environment, healthy, good luck, renewal, youth, spring, generosity, fertility, jealousy, service, inexperience, envy, misfortune, vigor.
Brown: Earth, stability, hearth, home, outdoors, reliability, comfort, endurance, simplicity, and comfort.
Gray: Security, reliability, intelligence, staid, modesty, dignity, maturity, solid, conservative, practical, old age, sadness, boring. Silver symbolizes calm.
White: Reverence, purity, birth, simplicity, cleanliness, peace, humility, precision, innocence, youth, winter, snow, good, sterility, marriage (Western cultures), death (Eastern cultures), cold, clinical.
Black: Power, sexuality, sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth, mystery, fear, evil, unhappiness, depth, style, sadness, remorse, anger, anonymity, underground, good technical color, mourning, death (Western cultures), austerity, detachment.
File this under âsuper obvious yet I always seem to forget it.â
I donât write romance (I totally respect people who do, though!) but this is also great writing advice in general! What is preventing the protagonist from achieving their goal?
Why canât these two people be together now?
Why canât the mystery be solved now?
Why canât they overthrow the evil overlord now?
If you donât have a solid answer for these questions, thatâs a good indicator that the plot could use some more work.
Also test your answer a little bit. If itâs as thin as theyâre just refusing to sit down and have a simple conversation, you might want to re-think how things are going.
As a beta reader/editor, I tend to ask this question a lot:Â âWhy are they doing it this way when thereâs a much easier path available?â Thatâs not to say that they should take the easier path, because that would usually be boring. Instead, the point is that the question needs an answerâeither eliminate the easier path or give them a very clear reason for not taking it. (And if Iâm asking the question, that reason isnât as clear as you think it might be.)
I find it very difficult to root for characters who have a sensible option available and just donât take it. If the only reason is âBecause there wouldnât be a story otherwise,â you havenât actually found the story yet.
Remember, the conflict that makes stories interesting is, at the root, one or more characters having a goal theyâre prevented from achieving. If your character wants something, major or minor, and theyâre not getting it, there has to be a reason. Does another character want something else that makes them work at cross purposes? Is the problem temporal? Spacial? Maybe a character is oblivious to there being an easier path available (be careful with that one; if the cause of their obliviousness seems too flimsy the conflict will collapse). Even tiny little points of conflict throughout the story can help create more interest. But if thereâs no reason a character isnât getting what they want, youâre leaving out conflict in a place it should be and the storyline it should help to prop up can start to sag (becoming less interesting).
oh boy.
Why didnât Frodo take an eagle the whole way?
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
UPDATED: Chapter Seventeen posted!
Summary: What happens when Fitz and Simmons are loaned out by S.H.I.E.L.D. to work on the highly classified Stark/Foster Interplanetary Travel Project? So. Many. Things. Not the least of them being having to confront their long-suppressed feelings for each other andâoh, yeahâtrying to get back to Earth with nothing but their genius to save them. That is assuming they can keep their wits about themselves with all theâahemâtension.
Hereâs a snippet:
âI was wrong to kiss you,â Fitz said, unable to meet her eyes. âIâm sorry. I donât want to make this more difficult for either of us.â
Jemma felt guilt at her own actions but also a small flare of anger. She was sick to death of his back and forth, or perhaps it was just of his frustrating willingness to believe in this nonsense magic spell he was convinced of? And even though she was trying to sympathize with his situation, hers was just as untenable. She felt stuck and out of control and somehow it was even worse than the fact that they were trapped on another planet.
In her anger, she couldnât let well enough alone this time. In a tone that was sharp without quite making her anger apparent, she said, âWhy wonât you believe that I love you, Fitz?â
Immediately he appeared stunned, his wide eyes darting up from his shoelaces to stare at her after hearing such a blunt question. Clearly, he hadnât been expecting to spark a debate on the subject, but also, this was not how they talked to one another. Perhaps in the context of science, but not when it came to how they felt.
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
After for-frickinâ-ever, I am back to finish this WIP.Â
UPDATED: Chapter Sixteen now posted!
Summary: What happens when Fitz and Simmons are loaned out by S.H.I.E.L.D. to work on the highly classified Stark/Foster Interplanetary Travel Project? So. Many. Things. Not the least of them being having to confront their long-suppressed feelings for each other andâoh, yeahâtrying to get back to Earth with nothing but their genius to save them. That is assuming they can keep their wits about themselves with all theâahemâtension.
Hereâs a snippet:
âThank you, Ăsmund,â Jemma said sincerely, reaching out to give his forearm a gentle, affectionate squeeze. âI donât know where weâd be without your help.â
Fitz offered his hand and said, âYes. I canât thank you enough.â
âPlease, there is no need,â Ăsmund said, seeming abashed by their thanks. âIt is my calling to help those in need. Your thanks is not required for my simply fulfilling my duty. Verdandi wills that I help you.â
Jemma shook her head. âBut you donât give yourself enough credit. Having a calling is difficult. If it were simple, everyone would have one.â
A smile came slowly to Ăsmundâs face, but he also began to nod. âYes. You are right.â Suddenly he looked at Jemma with something new in his eyes. âYou have your own calling, donât you?â
âItâs called science on Midgard,â she said.
âWe help people as well,â Fitz added. âWith science.â
âI do not know your word âscienceâ,â Ăsmund admitted, âbut I can see that you, too, have been called by the Norns. It is a great honor here.â
âFor us too,â Fitz said. Jemma met his eyes briefly, surprised he would say that.
âSometimes it seems the odds are against us,â Fitz went on, âbut that only makes it feel all the more worth the effort.â
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Written for the AoS Rarepair Fic Exchange 2018 for @tisfan
Summary:Â The developing relationship of Ophelia and Leopold at S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy as she learns how to be human by watching him and he learns what it's like to be loved by someone.
Ship:Â Framework Leopold Fitz/Framework Ophelia
Rating:Â light E
Tags: soulmates, Framework, everyone loves the facial hair
Cross the Universe
Ophelia slips from Leopoldâs narrow bed, leaving him laying there, still asleep. She picks up his discarded button-down and eases it on as she watches him for signs of wakefulness. He doesnât stir. He looks so peaceful this way: face relaxed, all his fear and anxiety not even a shadow on his smooth, cherubic features. Heâs so young now, so impressionable. Heâs perfect.
Itâs early and the light from the windows is still dull and gray. She goes to the window as she does up the buttons on his shirt down her front and sees the barest glimmer of a pale-yellow sunrise on the horizon over the common as she peeks between the blinds. Itâs so real here. In some ways it feels more tangible than the world outside the Framework. Itâs better. Here, though sheâs far from free of her virtual slavery, she has choices.
One of those choices is Leopold. Heâs essential to her...everything. To her.
Her plan to escape her servitude was the impetus to her seduction. Now, however, heâs already become something more to her. She isnât sure when it changed, she just knows that thereâs something about him, the way he touches her and looks at herâas if sheâs his entire world. She wants to make it real.
Little does he know about this world.
Read the rest on AO3.