Just a place to post my random wip's and oneshots. (currently taking some asks) Bayverse Transformers, some Marvel characters, TFRID Transformers, Batmen, and a few other characters.
Mech: a lot of the animals have this thing called a tapetum lucidum. It’s a a layer of tissue in their organic optics that gives off that reflective glow when light hits it just right. Works as a retroreflector, helps ‘em see in the dark.
Mech 2: uh, yeah? We’ve all seen those four-legged things crossing the road out on patrol. Hound gets real upset when he finds one dead.
Mech: …have you noticed the humans don’t have one?
Mech 2: course I did! Humans can’t see for scrap in the dark, it was in Ratchet’s briefing. One of ‘em, anyway.
Mech: so humans can’t really see in the dark because they don’t have a tapetum lucidum
Mech: …but without a tapetum lucidum, they don’t have that optic glow to give away their position. Not only do they still roam around in the dark mostly blind, but they don’t want anyone knowing they’re there while they do it.
Mech 2: …huh
Mech: they evolved to be like this on a planet full of things that could eat them. It makes you wonder
Mech 2:
Mech: what kind of creature evolves to prioritize stealth in darkness, over being able to see? what kind of creature evolves the ability to detect and hunt organics in the dark based on their optic glow, while not possessing that glow, themselves?
My OOC take on Spider-man/Peter Parker and New Love Interest, OC (Detective Marianne Johnson) replacing MJ cause MJ in the comics isn't the best with Peter. Wanted to give him someone who really understands the hero life and doesn't get mad every time he has to leave all of a sudden.
Marianne is from Tennessee originally and moved up to New York for work after college.
Wanted to write something fun for the characters outside of the story I'm trying to start writing. Just a cute interaction between them to test out their chemistry.
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"You should dress like this guy, Pete."
It was a random thought. Marianne didn't expect him to actually go through with it. Nor did she expect him to look so good. He looked great in his normal fit. The proper looking skinny jeans and sweater, or his bike clothes, which were more casual and thicker for warmth in the wind. But this strangely enough did something for her.
She never cared for the guys wearing it when she was back home in high school and college. But now, with him, it was somehow different. He had a form-fitting ACDC shirt on with bootcut jeans and his bike boots.
The silver belt buckle peeking out from beneath his shirt caught her eye. Instead of a cowboy hat, he wore a trucker cap with a random logo on the front. And the piece-de-resistance was his old glasses. He didn't need them anymore, but they made the whole outfit come together just right for her.
"Sooo... what do you think?"
Heat creeped up her neck and across her cheeks. Covering her face, she peeked at him between her fingers.
"Can't tell if your reaction is good or bad, babe." He walked over, pulling her hands away so he could see her face. She was smiling shyly and chewing her lip nervously.
"You... you look real good darlin'."
"I feel like you were about to say something else there, babe."
"Ok ok hear me out here." He nodded with that fond lopsided smile she loves. "The first word that came to my mind was stud. I think you look like a stud."
His mouth opens, then closes as he processes the word. Not really one he hears often. A grin curls at his lips as he bends down to her. "Never been called a stud before. I kinda like it." She pushes forward hands against his chest as his land on her hips.
She fully leans into him, nuzzling her nose under his jaw affectionately. He's got that cologne on that she absolutely loves, and it's light enough that she can still smell him through it. He's warm and all-encompassing in that comforting way, solid and strong as an old live oak.
When she nips at his jaw, he sucks in a shuddering breath. "You really like it, don't you?" He sounds slightly surprised as he pulls back to look at her. "Hmn." She smiles lovingly up at him, hooking her arms around his neck to touch the hair under the edge of the cap.
She pushes her fingers underneath it, making the brim fall in his eyes. "Hey!" He pulls it off, dropping it on the table. She nuzzles back into his neck, embracing him again with her fingers gently scratching his scalp. He groans happily, relaxing as he gently sways her side to side.
"What'd I do to deserve you, baby?" His voice is happy and rumbly as he practically melts into her.
She doesn't answer verbally, just gives him a long kiss to his neck. Gentle and sweet. He deserves the world for what he does every day. Saving people as Spider-man is super taxing on him mentality and physically. She put those thoughts in the back of her mind for now. Right now, she just wants to enjoy holding him and him holding her.
"Maybe you can try the plaid shirt and wife beater next?" He chuckles. "If it gets this reaction, maybe I'll start wearing this style more often."
Ok, but like can we talk about the 6th gif? Like, what kind of upkeep does he need to do to make sure his metal arm doesn't just seize up mid fight? Like, I know it's vibranium, but is it completely vibranium? Internal components and all? Is it powered by something? Bio powered, maybe? Harnessing electrical current of the heart?
If I recall correctly, vibranium can damage vibranium, just like only diamonds can cut diamonds. So, do the separate pieces produce microabraisions from rubbing together over time?I also assume the wear is so minor over time that it's lifespan before needing repairs is likely a decade or more away if that. Also, what's the locking mechanism like? How does it work?
This is my type! Typically heroic, and good deep down. Occasionally nerdy, maybe awkward in certain situations. They can handle themselves in a fight and typically military or trained in martial arts or self-defense. Almost always older than me by several years= more real-world experience/knowledge.
something i've been noticing in books recently that i don't like is how some authors describe characters. they'll mention their stature, height, and the turn of their nose but not their skin color. but the author intended for the character to be white, and the audience correctly assumes that they're white. that's because we as a society have this notion that white is the default race. if someone's skin tone or ethnic background isn't described, then they are automatically assumed to be white. and nine times out of ten, the assumption isn't wrong. we as a society need to normalize people of color, and authors should specify everyone's skin tone, not just the people they think need to be compared to food to get the point across. "oh, but it leaves room for headcanons!" headcanons can still be made even when a character's identity is completely fleshed out. thank you for coming to my ted talk.
I mean if you dont mention hes green somone reader is gonna imagine him in some semblance of a human skintone and tbh when I cant get a clear picture of a character in a book and find out 200 pages later I misimagined them it wrecks my brain bc i have to reimagine everyone again and guess things abt their appearance
I almost never specify skin color unless the character is another color other than white.
I may specify pale occasionally, but other than that, white is never specified and always assumed in my works. Most of the characters I write about are caucasian anyway, even characters like the transformers who I have personal visages of their holoforms in my mind. All of which are white.
I've never really been comfortable writing characters of other ethnicities because I fear not writing them correctly so I never bother.
the fear of writing diversity prevents the existence of possibly-beautiful diverse work which i hope you will have the courage to write some day. it’s better to learn and try to write other ethnicities and acknowledge your mistakes then to act like they don’t exist.
@randofics honestly if you need help to write diverse characters you could use the existence of tumblr to help you :) I bet you have at least a few poc moots
and ik it’s not like universal but if you need help writing diverse characters you could always ask someone
Hell if you needed to write a desi character I’d help you
Tbh I just about only write x reader fics. Mostly based on facets of myself. I've done a couple of asks, but I hardly get any.
I've considered dabbling in novel writing. I do have one idea with a black female lead. And another with an Asian female lead. Part of the same series of books but different universes. Haven't gotten very far with either, though. And I'm toying with my own spiderverse story (potentially novel or comic) with the same bare bones but my own twist on existing characters and storyline, etc.
I just posted my collage ideas. The Spider-man one has half the collages I actually made for it. 😅 I was really trying to capture the gritty, busy, and action heavy scenes/vibe of Havoc in this world.
Btw, totally underrated movie. It's very busy visually and heavily action-packed. Some of the car chase scenes give the same vibe as the old The Crew game trailers.
As far as the others go. I believe (The Lady and the Outlaw) is probably actually the one I've written the most of. Maybe about 2 pages worth.
This is quite different from what I normally write. More Christian focused, which reflects myself in recent months. I've actually been turning back to my faith or at least trying to.
These are just some ideas I've had floating around over the past 6 months or so. Some have a page written, and most, nothing at all. Just some collages on pintrest.
something i've been noticing in books recently that i don't like is how some authors describe characters. they'll mention their stature, height, and the turn of their nose but not their skin color. but the author intended for the character to be white, and the audience correctly assumes that they're white. that's because we as a society have this notion that white is the default race. if someone's skin tone or ethnic background isn't described, then they are automatically assumed to be white. and nine times out of ten, the assumption isn't wrong. we as a society need to normalize people of color, and authors should specify everyone's skin tone, not just the people they think need to be compared to food to get the point across. "oh, but it leaves room for headcanons!" headcanons can still be made even when a character's identity is completely fleshed out. thank you for coming to my ted talk.
I mean if you dont mention hes green somone reader is gonna imagine him in some semblance of a human skintone and tbh when I cant get a clear picture of a character in a book and find out 200 pages later I misimagined them it wrecks my brain bc i have to reimagine everyone again and guess things abt their appearance
I almost never specify skin color unless the character is another color other than white.
I may specify pale occasionally, but other than that, white is never specified and always assumed in my works. Most of the characters I write about are caucasian anyway, even characters like the transformers who I have personal visages of their holoforms in my mind. All of which are white.
I've never really been comfortable writing characters of other ethnicities because I fear not writing them correctly so I never bother.
the fear of writing diversity prevents the existence of possibly-beautiful diverse work which i hope you will have the courage to write some day. it’s better to learn and try to write other ethnicities and acknowledge your mistakes then to act like they don’t exist.
@randofics honestly if you need help to write diverse characters you could use the existence of tumblr to help you :) I bet you have at least a few poc moots
and ik it’s not like universal but if you need help writing diverse characters you could always ask someone
Hell if you needed to write a desi character I’d help you
Tbh I just about only write x reader fics. Mostly based on facets of myself. I've done a couple of asks, but I hardly get any.
I've considered dabbling in novel writing. I do have one idea with a black female lead. And another with an Asian female lead. Part of the same series of books but different universes. Haven't gotten very far with either, though. And I'm toying with my own spiderverse story (potentially novel or comic) with the same bare bones but my own twist on existing characters and storyline, etc.
something i've been noticing in books recently that i don't like is how some authors describe characters. they'll mention their stature, height, and the turn of their nose but not their skin color. but the author intended for the character to be white, and the audience correctly assumes that they're white. that's because we as a society have this notion that white is the default race. if someone's skin tone or ethnic background isn't described, then they are automatically assumed to be white. and nine times out of ten, the assumption isn't wrong. we as a society need to normalize people of color, and authors should specify everyone's skin tone, not just the people they think need to be compared to food to get the point across. "oh, but it leaves room for headcanons!" headcanons can still be made even when a character's identity is completely fleshed out. thank you for coming to my ted talk.
I mean if you dont mention hes green somone reader is gonna imagine him in some semblance of a human skintone and tbh when I cant get a clear picture of a character in a book and find out 200 pages later I misimagined them it wrecks my brain bc i have to reimagine everyone again and guess things abt their appearance
I almost never specify skin color unless the character is another color other than white.
I may specify pale occasionally, but other than that, white is never specified and always assumed in my works. Most of the characters I write about are caucasian anyway, even characters like the transformers who I have personal visages of their holoforms in my mind. All of which are white.
I've never really been comfortable writing characters of other ethnicities because I fear not writing them correctly so I never bother.
