Nocturnal Mug's Nook

she/her | writer | taang(otp) +zutara | trying to write fanfic AO3: nocturnalmug may draw from time to time

[nocturnalmug]

Intro post

💨 welcome everyone! 🍃

🍃 You've found me at a very Taang time in my life. 💚🧡

🪨 ─ nocturnalmug or Mug, adult, she/her, ATLA and the likes, mostly a writer, I draw sometimes, mainly taang (OTP), zutara, sukka, tezula

🪨 ─ Used to be a lurker and old fan, but after recently revisiting ATLA I have the urge to create. (it was Taang's fault) I'm here to have fun, and I hope you do too!

AO3: nocturnalmug

─ (please don't be rude or start fights, I'm just here for a good time and to put my ideas somewhere. I will not hesitate to block. Don't repost my art or writing. )

🪨 ─ Tag's listed below with fic projects and art. If you have any questions about my stories and au please send to my inbox!

💨 Last updated: 05/21/26

[nocturnalmug]

working on writing and taking my time on a few art pieces with life throwing everything at me right now.

But that won't stop me from using a pen and paper to doodle these two.

(He’s yapping, again.)

Life is hard, have some taang. <3

[nocturnalmug]

OTP - Taang: #2, 4, 6, and 8 please. ^.^

Thank you for the questions Ronin!

2. Was it love at first sight?

More like love at first laugh for Aang. While their relationship started off with respect and friendship, I'd say the love they had for each other first was always there, just evolved from platonic to romantic love that still evolved from their friendship.

4. What do physical trait do they love the most about each other?

For Aang it’s not one thing persay but the entirety of Toph (her hair and her smile, that’s his weakness. especially the hair, man will never admit it though). Aang also likes that Toph short and small alongside her muscular frame, since he finds it adorable.

For Toph, she loves that he's grown more muscular and huge despite his lean frame. "I used to punch and it felt like hitting a scarf. Now, it bounces back." (she's evil smirking a little too hard here) She finds his height "annoying", but will use that as an excuse to grab his ears (which she finds cute) or punch him.

Toph loves the sound of Aang’s voice especially when the air bender laughs, but she will never admit that in front of him.

Aang: *sheepish smile in a smug tone* "So you like my ears?"

Toph: "They're easy to grab." *Punches him and drags him close by the ear with a menacing smirk* "How else am I supposed to hear you from all the way up there."

6. What random everyday object/activity makes them think of each other?

Toph subconsciously thinks of Aang when she orders egg tarts from any bakery that has them.

She also thinks of him when she opens a window and a strong breezes hits her face. Anytime there's a strong wind, she swears she can almost hear Aang's footsteps alongside it.

Aang would find new stones or cool sites during his travels and will think of Toph. Sometimes he'll collect said stones and other trinkets to share with his friends, while saving only the interesting stones and gems he's come across for Toph.

8. Do they get along with each other’s friends and family?

Aang does get along great with Poppy Beifong, much to Toph's surprise and regret. Popppy Beifong does find him unusual but is chamred by Aang's kindness and taste in desserts. It can get out of hand, where Poppy basically takes Aang under her wings at one point. At one point Toph intervened because she was sick of her mom stealing Aang away for tea or shopping.

Lao Beifong is appalled that his wife gets along well with the monk (and he's a very envious of the two). He still doesn't like Aang which leads him to constantly try and intimidate Aang when the avatar comes over. Watching those two interact is like someone scratching a chalk board; very uncomfortable for all to witness.

Momo and Appa get along great with Toph. Sometimes she'll put Momo up to something by bribing him with lychee fruit she carries around. Appa and Toph are very close, sometimes Aang wonders if she has as close of a connection with the sky bison as he does.

Iroh is their biggest supporter and finds the couple an absolute delight to witness while the rest of the gaang are supportive and surprised. Sokka is still trying to connect the dots on how those two ended up together.

[garlicbread-mybeloved]

I didn't actually want to post about this, at least not yet, but I need to. The demons told me to. Anyway.

Toph and Katara in LOK are both. So, so bad as a representation of women. They are literally the trad wive vs. the career woman archetype. You know, the one where you either get a family by sacrificing your autonomy or become successful by sacrificing your relationships.

(Notice how Aang is holding Katara as to associate them as an item? Notice how Toph is the only one who isn't making any physical contact with the rest of them?)

Katara, who is very traditionally feminine, gets to have a family, as dysfunctional as it is. Yeah, maybe the writing of the ship sucked, maybe we could have had better, but she did get to have a long, committed relationship to a man that she (according to the canon of the show) loved. But that's all she is. They say that she's a great healer? Casting aside the fact that that's not all there is to her, we barely get to see that side of her anyway. She's only ever been relevant as the Avatar's wife and mother of their kids. Who needs acknowledgement anyway? Certainly not a master waterbender who is the only reason the said Avatar is even alive and well in the first place.

Toph, who tends to reject traditional femininity, is the career woman in the stereotype. She gets fame, she gets respect, she gets agency. From a job that doesn't suit her at all, but she still does. But we don't see a single relationship work out for her. She has two kids from different people, who grow up with a neglectful parent largely because she prioritizes her work over them. The work in question is being a cop. She never gets a consistent partner to rely on and trust, but hey, at least she gets to advance her career in a profession she doesn't even seem to like all that much. What a win, am I right?

Both of these feel so wildly out of character for them too.

You're telling me that Katara - a master waterbender, a war hero, a fighter, and a person who passionately defied misogyny at just about every step she took to get where she is - would be okay with being reduced to just a housewife? Because I don't think she would be. It's like her literally fighting a guy for trying to get her to conform to a stereotypically feminine role or struggling with misogyny from even her own brother was never a thing.

You're telling me that Toph - the one who tried to reach out to her neglectful parents to reconcile, the one to give Iroh of all people valid advice, the "do you think friendships can last more than one lifetime" one - would choose her career over her loved ones? Because I don't think she would. It's like her being one of the most emotionally intelligent people in the show or having a strong (for better or worse) attachment her friends and family never happened.

I'm not saying that Katara can't have a family. I'm saying that aside from that she also deserves to be remembered for being a badass that she is, and not just a wife or a parent. I'm not saying that Toph shouldn't have had a job. I'm saying that she isn't the type of person to regard it highly enough to put it above her relationship with the people she loves. I'm saying that they deserve better.

Also, take it or leave it, but don't you think that it's kind of similar to how Pema and Lin are? Airbender baby factory and a hopelessly single and frankly probably depressed cop. LOK just doesn't want women to be happy, huh? ​

[nocturnalmug]

Chapter 2 of "center of a flame" is up! here's the link

We get a bit of Teo's side in this one...that's all I'll say.

Plus, I'm working sketch page for this fic and maybe some more art of this ship!

[nocturnalmug]

The unmovable object (Toph and her hidden feelings that she plans to carry to the grave) meets the unstoppable force (Aang and his yearning/love for his best friend).

I don’t think you understand!! Loverboy Aang agenda is my motto <3

Yearning + Aang is what I’m here for.

Best part is, this is completely reversible between the two.

[nocturnalmug]

These two... (they're at the eastern air temple)

based on my headcanon where Aang floats every time he gets excited, which means he also floats when he hugs Toph.

Here is with a simple background and lineart:

[airasora]

Asks about your OTP

1. Who fell for the other one first?

2. Was it love at first sight?

3. Was it lust at first sight?

4. What do physical trait do they love the most about each other?

5. What personality trait do they love the most about each other?

6. What random everyday object/activity makes them think of each other?

7. What is something they’d want to change about the other if they could?

8. Do they get along with each other’s friends and family?

9. Do their friends and family like their significant other(s)?

10. Have they had romantic partners before?

11. Are they a healthy couple? If no, why not?

12. Do they have potential to be healthy if they’re usually toxic?

13. Do they have potential to be toxic if they’re usually healthy?

14. What song fits them perfectly?

15. Do they like the same music?

16. Do they like the same food?

17. What do they have in common?

18. What is their sex life like?

19. Would they ever lie to each other? Why or why not?

20. Are they interested in marriage? Why or why not?

21. Are they interested in having children? Why or why not?

22. Do you have other ships that resemble your OTP?

23. Is there top/dom and bottom/sub energy?

24. Are there any kinks or fetishes they share or don’t?

25. Are they sentimental about gifts they’ve received from each other?

26. What holidays do they like?

27. How do they feel about Valentine’s day?

28. Are they jealous/possessive of each other?

29. Do they like public display of affection?

30. Do they enjoy dancing?

31. What’s a perfect date for them?

32. How do they comfort each other?

33. Who is the big spoon and why?

34. What’s their favorite nonsexual activity together?

35. How do they deal with being away from each other for a long time?

36. What is their favorite place to kiss the other? (Cheek, hand, closed eyelid, neck, nose, etc.)

37. Have they ever hurt each other on accident?

38. Have they ever hurt each other deliberately?

39. Who gets hit on the most?

40. Who tries to distract the other when they’re trying to do something else?

41. Who is, overall, the smarter one?

42. Who is the sensible mature one?

43. Do they fight a lot?

44. How do they make up after a fight?

45. If one of them forgot to log out of their SoMe, what would their partner do?

46. How do they make each other laugh?

47. Are they extroverts/introverts?

48. Who would bring home a homeless animal?

49. Do they match outfits for special occasions?

50. Who would protect who in a dangerous situation?

[nocturnalmug]

Taang is my OTP, but if you have any questions regarding Zutara, Sukka, and Tezula let me know :)

[stitch1830]

Hi stitch1830!

My ask for you is #4: How do you choose which fics to write?

(I’m just really curious!)

Hello Hello! Thanks for the ask :D

I'm kind of getting back /into/ writing consistently this year, so I feel like it's changed over the years (bc apparently I've been doing this for over six years now?? Insanity).

I probably have well over 50 WIPs or aspirational WIPs that I've collected over the years (some are shared with mutuals I write with), so it's a long list of stories to choose from to write—

But this year, I've mostly been trying to focus on works that I've been inspired to write vs. ones I personally feel obligated to write. There are some works in progress on AO3 that are abandoned, or maybe there are fics I've been working on for over 5 years but I struggle to write for, and I think it's better if I sit down with a WIP that I think the words will come easiest for vs. forcing myself to work on something that may not inspire me as much as something else.

It can obvi be a problem when you start to see things online and a new idea or AU comes to mind and totally consumes you, but even if the fic goes nowhere, I at least wrote for the day, and I couldn't say the same thing this time last year!

I try to balance it, though. I've been working on this one fic for most of the year, and I try to write for it once a week, try and jot down a few hundred words here and there to get it to the finish line. And then the rest of my week is focused on works that inspire me at the time! Which...there are many to choose from LOL.

But yeah! That's usually how I decide: something to consistently work on once a week until it's finished, then some other writings here and there that are occupying the mind.

Thanks for sending in the ask! Hope you're having a great day :D

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Send me asks about fanfic writing or this other ask game about OTPs

[nocturnalmug]

I just had to share this wip. My heart is aching for these two.

I have a headcanon where Aang floats a little when he gets too excited, and he especially floats when he's hugging Toph sometimes. Aang tries not to fly too high from the ground since she hates having her feet too far from the earth, but sometimes he can't help it.

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REBLOG IF IT IS OKAY TO COME INTO YOUR INBOX AND SAY THE RANDOMEST SHIT I CAN THINK OF BECAUSE I REALLY WANT TO INTERACT WITH YOU.

[nocturnalmug]

Taang Week 2026 dates

Taang Week of 2026 will be hosted during September 7th - 14th 2026!

The prompts will be revealed late July ( ~25th) to give people enough time to write, draw, edit and, etc. The rules for this year will be posted around the same time that the prompts will be posted.

Until next time~

[nocturnalmug]

hi, i just wanna say your taang fic have promising summary and i enjoy reading first two chapter and looking forward to see how the story goes! ^^

Thank you so much for feeding my inbox anon! I really appreciate your kind words <3

I’m having a crazy fun time writing and developing this story, so I’m glad to hear that you’ve been enjoying it so far! Fun fact: “the flying boar’s rebirth” was one of the few reasons for creating this blog (the biggest being Taang ofc). The fic was inspired by my recent rewatch of atla and wanted a taang fic.

I’m excited to share this story and see where it goes too! B^)

[nocturnalmug]

my sukka contribution (sketch page)

I redesigned sokka’s sword/weapon.

I want to write a fic of these two soo bad… maybe later

[nocturnalmug]

I just had to share this! The website formate of my blog looks soo cool! I barely look at it but it's nice to check on it.

[nocturnalmug]

sketch for this finished piece

Toph is her only biggest enemy and she realizes too late after yelling at Aang that she finds him distracting. haha!

[nocturnalmug]

Here's a suggestion form for Taang Week Prompts. I also have a few weeks of when people would like to host Taang week in the form. The Prom

Taang week 2026 anyone?

[nocturnalmug]

Deadline is June 12th, 2026

[nocturnalmug]

We’re getting close to the deadline for Taang Week 2026 prompts! Prompts will be closed after June 12th!