Subway Masters: Autistic Joy is a fandom event dedicated to content of Ingo and Emmet being autistic and happy! In the wake of Legends Arceus, there's been an overwhelming amount of angst in the submas tag, and this event aims to provide a respite from that, without causing discourse or stepping on toes.
The event will run from July 24-30th, with the following prompts:
Day 1: Journey/Beginnings
Day 2: Stimming/Understanding
Day 3: Fight/Together
Day 4: Discovery/Sensory
Day 5: Pokemon/Friendships
Day 6: SpIN/Teaching
Day 7: Proud/Solidarity
All forms of participation are welcome and encouraged! Art, fic, cosplay, edits, so long as you follow the rules. In addition, participation in this event does not require you to fulfill all of the prompts! You can make content for as many or as few as you like; however, participants who fill prompts for all seven days may receive a small reward, which is yet to be determined.
Forbidden content: blankshipping, heavy angst (suicide/ideations, being stuck in hisui forever), Zoroark AUs (see resources page on this topic)
Anyone found to deliberately engage in blankshipping is not permitted to participate in the event. If you ship the brothers, this is not for you. Folks who have engaged in the angst will not be condemned or judged for it, but this is a gentle reminder to separate those spaces. We’re trying to create content that is safe and pleasant to engage in for submas fans who are burned out on the angst.
Conditionally permitted: ableism (must be appropriately tagged; preferably light and only for purposes of contrast or hurt/comfort), Ingo in Hisui (remember what the purpose of this week is, and ask yourself whether content of him in Hisui is subverting that angst or would be better suited outside of this event.)
This event is for anyone who follows the rules, not just for autistic content creators. With that being said, it is about uplifting autistic voices and perspectives, and no one is immune to accidentally perpetuating ableist tropes and narratives. Resources will be provided on this topic.
In addition, we ask that you make an effort to create accessible content. This includes, but is not limited to: image IDs, proper content warnings, and transcriptions when applicable. No one is perfect, and we do not expect perfection, merely that you accommodate others when asked.
Same anon as before, sorry about asking here- looking through and noticing that there was indeed an event I realise that now yeah. I just saw the "Resources" post come up in my feed, and then figured I'd start from there- Apologies for interrupting/upsetting anyone's day on the team, I'll keep an eye out for better pages to ask. Thanks for your time regardless, and I don't expect any kind of answer/post followup or anything. Sorry again, I should've done a better job of checking the blog before doing anything.
Thank you for your apology, anon.
In general, it's a good idea to make sure to check a person's blog before messaging them out of the blue - they may not be the resource you think they are, or they may have a different take on things than what you're looking for. Research is verrrry important in situations like this, so definitely take your time to make sure before sending a message! (They may even have a post that already answers your question!)
Have you encountered any respectful hcs/stories that result in Emmet punching god, or is it mostly/all going down the track to ableist? Despite being autistic myself I never really noticed ableism in submas depictions (granted I got into it very recently,) and while I am greatly amused by the notion of the train man punching god in the name of getting his brother back, I want depictions to be respectful if I ever decide to make any works myself.
I can understand wanting to see respectful presentations of the righteous anger of an autistic man, but we are not the people to ask for this. We're Tired, and have to please ask you to ask someone else about this. As a group, we are trying our best to avoid the angst and anything associated with it, as that has been the reason we made this event. Please respect that.
Question; if we weren't able to participate in the event when it was going on, is it okay to save these prompts and tag you when we're able get to them? Personal life got in the way but I'd still really love to draw for these prompts
That sounds lovely! The more art, the better, and I'm so glad you liked the prompts so much <3
weird question, but if you did end up doing it next year, would you keep the same week or would you change it?
(just wondering because it was placed right at the end of art fight, and thus some artists weren't able to dedicate as much or Any time to the event, even if they'd wanted to) (I'm artists) (as a disclaimer this is not me begging or asking for the dates to be changed, i am genuinely just curious)
That's an excellent point, honestly, and not one we had initially considered. Thank you for bringing it to our attention; next year's event will definitely be on a different date.
The event may be just about over, but I’m still incredibly happy I got to be a part of this, and see so many amazingly talented artists and perspectives. The submas fandom really is amazing, and I’ve learned a lot from this.
I’ll admit-- I’m a new fan. I just got recruited because I heard funky autistic dudes and wanted more. I may have started the event, but the mods I recruited to help me run it are the real stars of the show. @1863-project has been the beating heart, @kayuripax the intuitive mind, and I, the hand to assist them in whatever way possible with logistic and organization.
But the server and the event has been such an invaluable place for discussions on the nature of fandom both old and new, on disability and the overlap of the social and medical models, on autism and the varied presentations, and even on dinosaurs and trains.
We’ve attempted to reblog all contributions to the event, and the corresponding server, as well as this blog, will remain up. If you missed it, feel free to look through the tag and blog! If we’ve missed reblogging anything, please let us know! I hope to have an encore next year, but honestly, who knows what the future will bring?
This is for the submas autistic joy event! 7 days dedicated to spreading positive autistic rep for Ingo and Emmet and joy into the submas tag. God knows its needs it. I didn’t get to make a thing for each day, but instead one mini comic to celebrate! Go check out @submas-autistic-joy for all the cute entries!!
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Submas Autistic Joy Week 2022, day 7: Proud/Solidarity
Last day! I thought to myself "Go big or go home", and considering I am at home already, I went big. A nine image comic that made me weep at times, but damn if I am not proud of myself. ^^ Because the Image ID is so long, I put it under a readmore.
(Image ID: A nine image comic, drawn digitally. It is largely in greyscale.
In the first image, a young emmet is walking directly near the camera, and is slightly blurred and somewhat staticy. You cannot see his eyes, only his smile. He is in colour, while everything else is greyscale. Ingo stands in the back, holding a ball, and looks slightly distraught. In a box, the words "When we were younger, you always ran ahead. I wasn't sure if I could keep up."
In the second image, Emmet turns to the camera, and looks back. He is still in colour and is still slightly blurred. The words "Ingo?" are connected to him with a line.
In the third image, both twins are walking ahead, smiling and looking at each other. In a box, the words "You always held my hand" are written.
In the fourth image, Ingo is standing close to the camera, while he watches a teenage Emmet and Elesa fight in a double battle. They both already have their sideburns, and Emmet has Garbodor and Durant on the field, fighting against Elesa's Emolga. In a box, the words "When we became teenagers, you became so much stronger. I wasn't sure if I could keep up." are written.
In the fifth image, Emmet once again turns to the camera, and asks for Ingo.
In the sixth image, Ingo and Emmet point directly at the camera, ready for a battle. In a box, the words "You always made sure I was there" are written.
In the seventh image, Ingo, as an adult, is looking at pictures on the wall in the home he and Emmet share. His coat is hanging on the wall as well, on the far right of the image. The wall is made of grey brickwork, and two rows of Unovan gym badges are on the wall as well. in a box, the words "We are both so much older now. We have changed, we have grown. And yet, you still want me with you." are written.
In the eight image, Emmet is again turned to the camera, arms behind his back, dressed in Subway Boss regalia. He's asking for Ingo again.
In the ninth image, both twins are walking on the platform of the Multi train in Gear station, with Eelektross and Haxorus out. They are talking, and emmet is gesturing in excitement. In a box, the words "I couldn't be prouder to have you as my brother, Emmet." are written. End image ID)
[Image ID: Emmet from Pokemon Black and White is standing in front of a Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 electric locomotive, numbered 4935. He is beaming with delight and posing the way Speed Racer does in the opening to the show. End image ID.]
This is one of the most self-indulgent things I’ve drawn in a while.
The Pennsylvania Railroad’s famed GG1 electric locomotives were in service from the mid-1930s well until the early 1980s. They survived the merger into Penn Central, and later on went to work for Amtrak and New Jersey Transit. They were some of the most solid electric locomotives ever made, and their Art Deco streamlining designed by Raymond Loewy made them beautiful, to boot. When I was a little girl of about four or so, I went to Strasburg, Pennsylvania, and there I met the prototype GG1, Old Rivets, the only one without the completely smooth welded body, hence her name. Rivets has been a special favorite of mine ever since.
The GG1 I drew Emmet with here also resides at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania alongside Old Rivets; this one is nicknamed Blackjack because her number, 4935, adds up to 21. I went with the GG1 for this art because of Emmet’s tendency to gravitate towards Electric-types to a degree; he’s best known for his Eelektross and his Cross Poison Galvantula (that could only learn that move in Gen 5 via breeding, hence the army of Joltiks he’s often depicted with). GG1s used to run out of Penn Station, as well, so they have quite the history in NYC - you’d be able to see them resting in Sunnyside Yard in Queens when they weren’t at work.
Drawn for day six of @submas-autistic-joy, an event all about allowing Ingo and Emmet to be…well, themselves, without angst or ableism. For more on the event specifically, you can check the post out here!
Submas Autistic Joy Week 2022, Day 6: Special Interest/Teaching
A group of school children and their teacher take an excursion to Gear Station
"Now kids, remember to stay in line and listen to what the people at Gear Station have to say, yes?" The voices of the teacher and her class of children are loud enough to rival Ingo. It makes several Depot Agents look up, one raising her hand in a signal to inform the bosses.
"Hello and welcome to Gear Station!" She calls out to the teacher, putting on her best child-friendly smile.
"You are the group from the Nimbasa Primary School, right?"
"Yes! Thank you so much again for making this possible." The teacher replies cheerfully, keeping all twenty children in check.
"The bosses will come in a moment. Until then, I'll be your guide. Come, I can show you the way to the meeting room." The Depot Agents clasps her hands behind her back.
"For you kids, I'm Depot Agent Hana." A chorus of squeaky voices tells her hi, before she leads them into a Ducklett's March.
"Boss Ingo? Boss Emmet? Your visitors are here!"
"We will arrive in a moment!"
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Emmet claps his hands in delight.
"Alright, children. I am Subway Boss Emmet Carril. I work here, and I run the Subway with my brother Ingo."
"I am Ingo Carril. It's good to meet you all." Ingo gives a quick nod, making the children giggle a bit.
"Your teacher told us that you are here today to learn about trains and how to ride them."
"That is verrry good!" Emmet nods.
"Ingo and I know a lot about them! So we will try our best to teach you." His eyes swerve around, landing on a child with a raised arm.
"Yes?"
"Why do you talk so funny? You stretched that word all weird!" The child swings his legs, gap-toothed grin on full display.
"Is it weird? It's how I talk. I have done it for a long time." Emmet tilts his head.
"That was rude of you."
"Sorry." It's a bit flippant, still earnest though.
"Apology accepted. Now, we have derailed! Ingo, if you would?" Emmet's smile stretches further.
"Ah, certainly. Now, let me tell you about Gear Station. Tell me if I use too many big words, I am not always aware I do so." Ingo hits a button on a remote, activating a projector.
"This is Gear Station. You entered here when you came here, right?" Ingo taps a bit of the image projected onto the board.
"That is the entrance. I'm sure you saw it while Depot Agent Hana led you here, but Gear Station is round." He switches the image.
"We did not build Gear Station, and we have worked here for a long time now, but even we don't quite know why it's round." He winks at the children.
"We have a few platforms inside Gear Station, and it's easy to know which is which. Does anyone have an idea why?" A few arms shoot up.
"You there, please." Ingo points at a little girl.
"Do the trains have different names?" Her question makes a few children snicker.
"Not a bad idea! Some trains do have names, but we don't usually drive them here." He nods.
"How about you?"
"Are there signs?" A boy this time, with hair sticking up wildly.
"There are! Very good. We have eight platforms here, and every platform has signs. There is another helpful thing though. Do you see these stripes here?" He zooms in on the picture.
"Every stripe means something different, and they help you find where you need to go." Ingo nods, before stepping back and allowing Emmet to take over again.
"Now, Ingo said we have eight platforms here. Did you know that the subways here are not just for getting somewhere? We also have battle trains." Emmet starts, hands moving about as he talks.
"There are two trains that you are not allowed to battle on. The train to Anville Town, and the Blue line." He hums for a moment.
"These trains are not able to hold attacks! It's verrry dangerous."
"Now even a tackle?"
"No, not even that. Do you know why?" Emmet leans closer, a spark in his eye.
"Pokémon are all verrrry strong! I saw a young Rattata defeat a full grown Charizard." Murmurs of awe.
"And that was only a small Rattata. Now imagine if a Bouffalant tackled the train! That won't be good. The train might fall over, and that will injure people."
"And we don't like having accidents. It's very bad if one happens, so always be very careful." Ingo adds.
"Yes! Not just in the trains! Also in Gear Station, but that is for later." Emmet taps his foot.
"I said there are six Battle Lines. In every Battle Line, you can find Pokémon Trainers to fight against while the train moves. In two, you can only fight single battles. Ingo runs these trains! I run the Double lines, where you fight with two Pokémon at once. And together, we run the Multi lines, where you fight with a partner."
"So can you only ride those trains if you're a trainer?"
"No! You can ride them even when you aren't a trainer. But you are not allowed to enter the battle cars."
"Because it's dangerous?"
"Exactly!" Emmet nods again.
"The Battle Lines are all normal trains as well. We have a small book for each of you. In there is a picture of our train map, and an explanation."
"Thank you, Emmet." Ingo takes over again, leaving Emmet to hand out the booklets.
"Let me ask a question. Who here was already on a train once?" Three hands shoot up.
"Tell us about it, if you feel like it." He nods to a girl with pigtails and glasses.
"When we visit Granny, we have to get to Anville! So we took the train there a lot. It's a lot of fun, I like watching from the window."
"The way to Anville is verrry pretty, yup." Emmet agrees, handing a small booklet to the girl.
"How about you?" He gently taps the next child.
"My cousin took me here when there was this reeeaaally old train once! It smoked! That train was huge!"
"I remember that day." Ingo hums, eyes closed in thought.
"That was last year during the introduction of the Heritage Line, wasn't it, Emmet?"
"Yes! That was an old steam locomotive you saw. They are old, and don't get used a lot anymore. It's always fun to see one."
"Can I go now?" The last child wriggles their outstretched hand in the air.
"Of course, go ahead."
"Mom and Dad both come from Opelucid, and we take the train there every weekend to visit my aunt and uncle! It's so fast!"
"That is a very fast train, yes. It makes the journey quite short." The corners of Ingo's mouth curl up.
"It seems we have a few children who know how to ride a train already. That is very good. Now, Emmet has some more, very important things to tell you."
"My favorite topic!" Emmet grins.
"Safety checks!" He claps once.
"It's best if I show you! Everyone, line up!" He waits until two neat rows form.
"Now, stay close. We are now departing the station!" In a mirror of how Hana led the children before, Emmet Now leads them to the platform of the Singles train.
"And halt!" He turns around, coat swishing.
"This is the Singles platform. Do you all see this yellow line?" Nods and shouts of affirmation.
"It is verrry important that you never cross it." An uncharacteristic frown is on his face.
"Let me show you why." He moves closer, arms swinging.
"If I stand here, I am close to the tracks! That is not good. If someone shoves me while I stand here, I will fall onto the tracks." He stretches his arms, as if to prove the short distance again.
"Do not cross the yellow line!"
"Yes Mister Emmet!" A rather enthusiastic chorus echoes back.
"Perfect!" A happy smile grows on his face.
"Now, promise me to tell that to every adult who wants to cross it. You can only go behind the yellow line if there is a train here." He steps away from the line.
"Mister Emmet, where is Mister Ingo?" Another child pipes up, looking around.
"Just wait a moment!" As if summoned, the noise of an incoming train begins to sound.
"He is on the train!" As the train pulls into station, Ingo started to lean out of the window, a single hand pointing out.
"What's he doing?"
"Point and call!" A child hollers before Emmet can. It's the kid who talked about the steam train before.
"Bravo!" Ingo calls back, volume staggering.
"That is correct! It helps us be safe while we work. If I cannot point at this plate when the train is stopped, that means I did not park it right, and people will fall!"
"Now, we have one last treat for you." Emmet grins, standing inside the door to the train.
"All Aboard!" The children file in, vibrating in excitement. As the doors close, Emmet briefly walks up to Ingo, handing him three spheres, before joining him in announcing them departing the station.
"As Emmet already said, we have one last treat for you all. Emmet and I will demonstrate how a fight on the single line looks, and you will be allowed to watch." Ingo can't help the chuckle at the screams of joy.
"This is my Singles train! So I am the Subway Boss here. If you do not like the battle, please tell me afterwards. Until then, please stay in your seats while Emmet and I conduct our battle."
@submas-autistic-joy challenge day 4 and 5: Discovery/Pokemon
One day is just not enough for a comic, so I had to improvise. A little bit of teenager Emmet and his main Pokémon!
At first I had a little idea for day four, where Emmet discovers a Plume Fossil. But I was running out of time pretty quickly, so I included the drawing in the second panel of the comic. Therefore I killed two days with one stone. Drawing every day is hard, I'm sorry I have to constantly bend the rules...
[ID: A three page comic about Subway Boss Emmet and Pokémon Archen in monochrome.
The fist page shows Emmet sitting with his legs crossed, little Pokémon cuddling on his lap. Emmet has a sweater with Joltick head prints all over it and black shorts with slippers. He is visibly excited as he is showing a photo to Archen. Near him are three comic bubbles, first is from Emmet, it reads: "Do you recognize this picture?". Second bubble is just Archen chirping loudly and in bold font, answering Emmet's question. Third bubble has Emmet's response: "Yup! It's you!".
The second image has the photo Emmet is showing to Archen. It has Emmet as a kid in a white shirt with big shiny buttons and black pants, showing off the plume fossil he found in his left hand and rubbing off the sweat with a black handkerchief in his right. The background is shining, showing how happy Emmet is. Present day Emmet is saying to Archen "You were just a Plume Fossil. I found you on my second journey. Yup! It was verrry hard. But I was proud!".
The third panel shows Archen closely as Emmet is scratching his neck. Archen is happily chirping in bold font. He's very fluffy. In the bottom right corner is a black square with Emmet's thoughts: "I am proud of you, Archen. A little miracle of science you are, aren't you?". End ID]
[Image ID: Hilda, the female player character from Pokemon Black and White, is engaged in a vigorous conversation with Emmet, her hands clenched into fists as she talks to him. Her speech bubble contains Emboar, followed by a plus sign and a question mark. Emmet is responding to her with delight evident on his face and a big smile; his speech bubble shows his Eelektross. End image ID.]
My favorite so-called “unlikely” friendship in Pokemon - based on things in Masters EX, it’s clear Hilda spends a lot of time down in the Battle Subway, so I figured if she ever needed Doubles advice she’d know exactly who to go to!
Drawn for day five of @submas-autistic-joy, an event all about allowing Ingo and Emmet to be…well, themselves, without angst or ableism. For more on the event specifically, you can check the post out here!
[Image ID: Emmet from Pokemon Black and White in casual clothes. His expression is pensive. Eelektross is wrapped around him in an attempt to help him settle down. End image ID.]
I can think of few more pleasant sensory experiences than having even, steady weight on you. It’s wonderful, and it’s really grounding. So why not have your nearly 200 lb eel help with that?
Drawn for day four of @submas-autistic-joy, an event all about allowing Ingo and Emmet to be…well, themselves, without angst or ableism. For more on the event specifically, you can check the post out here!
[Image ID: Emmet and Ingo from Pokemon Black and White are fistbumping, satisfied expressions on their faces. End image ID.]
Honestly, I think they’d be able to have an entire fancy handshake, but I didn’t have the time or energy to create one and draw it out, so you get this.
Drawn for day three of @submas-autistic-joy, an event all about allowing Ingo and Emmet to be…well, themselves, without angst or ableism. For more on the event specifically, you can check the post out here!
Submas Autistic Joy Week 2022, Day 5: Pokémon/Friendship
The friendship between Elesa and the Subway Bosses is a special one. It just clicks. Just ask the Joltik.
[Image ID: A digital drawing of Emmet, Elesa and Ingo. Emmet stands on the left side, with his right arm behind his back and the left holding onto Elesa's back. He's somewhat looking at the camera. He wears a light blue shirt with the words "Ask me about my Joltiks" printed on it, with a small cartoon Joltik in the middle. Elesa stands in the middle, with her a slung over the twins' shoulders. She is wearing an orange tank top and a wine red cloth as a skirt, with black shorts barely visible beneath. Her hair is black and in a braid, and she is wearing headphones. Ingo is standing on the right, mirroring Emmet's pose. He has a slightly higher hairline than Emmet, and is wearing black pants, an orange t-shirt and a dark red, short sleeved button down shirt. His lips are curling into a cat-like smile like in the manga. End Image ID]
[Image ID] A four panel comic, read from left to right. The first panel depicts Ingo and Emmet receiving two Pokéballs in a gift box. The second panel depicts Emmet throwing a Pokémon while Ingo watches in the background, while the foreground shows a Pokéball and three stars coming out of it. The third panel shows Ingo and Emmet holding up their eight gym badges while Alder stands behind them smiling with him hands on their shoulders. The fourth and final panel shows Ingo and Emmet getting hired for their jobs as Depot Agents at Gear Station. The Subway Master shown is an older man with a beard. (He is an original design.)]
I apologize if the ID is not super great, I am not very experienced when it comes to making them.
