#archie asks

[youdrewstarsxaroundmyscars]

GUYS HELP

HOW DO YOU MAKE THAT TWITTER FORMAT IN AO3 FICS????? IDK HOW TO DO IT

[nolanhollogay]

“ i hope you have a weapon. ” + nate!!

here’s a very old prompt thats also being used to introduce archie >:3

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Nate was pretty sure he couldn’t have met Dick’s estranged little brother on worse terms. Okay, that wasn’t entirely true. He could’ve been dead. But still, something about saving the kid from certain destruction wasn’t exactly how he wanted to introduce himself.

Archie Grayson, full name Archibald because his parents probably hated him, had to be rescued from juvie, which was probably the best case of situational irony Nate had ever experienced. 

Nate didn’t even remember to introduce himself until he was unlocking the kid’s handcuffs.

“Who the hell are you?” Archie asked, as Nate hummed to himself, trying to listen for the footsteps of the incoming guards.

Archie awkwardly craned his neck to get a look at him and Nate grinned. 

“Hi, I’m Nate. Your brother’s boyfriend, and also the guy who’s getting you out of this shithole.”

Archie blinked three times in rapid succession, obviously trying to process all of the words just spoken. Nate let out a whoop as the cuffs opened.

“Why are you rescuing me? Did Dick ask you to?” Archie asked. He sounded weirdly hopeful.

Nate hated to crush his spirit. “Nope. But I’m here to get you because there’s a hit on your head.”

“What do you m-”

Nate shushed him as a whole herd of guard came running into the holding cell. “I’ll explain later,” he grabbed a throwing knife from his back pocket. “I hope you have a weapon.”

[the-studious-archie]

Hey! Not sure if you have answered this before, but what’s your opinion on posting one’s projects drawings and other architectural work on Instagram ? Does it really help to build up an “image”/portfolio, especially if your profile gets popular? Because when it is time to send portfolios to firms it seems like insta doesn’t really matter (+your posted work can be copied/stolen at some point) what do you think?

Hi there!

This isn’t something I’ve explicitly talked about before, but it is actually somewhat of an underlying drive of both this blog and the corresponding Insta account as well.

Don’t get me wrong; the first and foremost intention of this blog is, and always will be, providing info, advice, and community to current and prospective architecture students. That’s the heart and founding purpose, and will remain so even as I now prepare to move into the workforce full time. However, I also view these accounts as networking and showcasing opportunities, and have both listed on my resume. I do this for two reasons:

1. It gives me more opportunities to showcase my work, especially work that, while I may be proud of it, I may not include in my actual portfolio. Things like process sketches, non-architecture art, and photography.

2. So many firms are starting to interact with social media on a larger scale. Building up your social media skills gives you yet another selling point, especially if applying for firms that are trying to build a stronger online presence, but maybe don’t know exactly how to go about it. It also shows your communication and presentation skills. It shows leadership skills. It shows your ability to sell an idea with just a few images and some words.

Granted, firms might not ever look at those accounts, at least not based on it being in your resume or portfolio alone. You may have to find other ways to draw their attention to them. For instance, I originally started my Insta to post my drawings for Inktober 2018. I chose to put a few of the better and/or more architectural drawings in my portfolio, making sure to add a note of where more similar work could be found. Another way of grabbing attention is by simply following the accounts of firms you’re interested in. A lot of times, that opens the doors for communication.

And ultimately, I think if you’re going to go this route, it’s important to not just post your work, but really build your own personal brand. "The Studious Archie” is my brand, built on my own personal effort and content. It shows who I am, and what my style is. I believe being true to those qualities is what will draw potential employers to you.

Now as far as content being copied/stolen, I do recognize how big of an issue this is on Instagram. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to know whether your content has been copied unless you see it for yourself, or if someone else lets you know. However, using techniques like watermarks (which can easily be layered on in Photoshop) can ensure that your work is still easily recognizable as yours, even if someone does repost it without your permission or proper credit.

Ultimately, Instagram can be a useful networking and marketing tool, if you use it right.

[chlobenet]

okay, what if john died during the war and archie had to be the one to tell gennie. how heartbroken would i be?

WOW JESS THIS IS ACTUALLY SO RUDE HOW CAN YOU COME INTO MY HOUSE AND ASK ME A QUESTION LIKE THIS!? So first of all, imagine poor Archie having to live through the death of his very best friend, not only would that absolutely destroy him but then he would know that he had to come home and tell Gennie and he would have to break her heart - which would destroy him because wow he loves his cousin so god damn much. Like, Gennie would crumble absolutely  C R U M B L E  and Archie would catch her just before she hit the ground and they’d just hold each other and wow it would be horrible. Oh Jess honestly why…why would you do this to me?

[chlobenet]

If Archie had lived, what kind of person would he have ended up with?

Ooh this is a good question, I would like to think that he’d end up with a quiet girl but one who would be there for him to listen to him and she would hold him when he had flashbacks and she would care for him and make him feel safe. She’d have to be fun too, and willing to take a joke because even after the war I do think Archie Lock would be prone to making or playing jokes - he is always a little bundle of light even when his own life is dark because he likes making other people smile.

[chlobenet]

Frank O'Hagan on a day out with Gennie and Archie in a field mucking about and banter?

I’m crrryiiiinnnngggg

Genevieve picked the delicate white petals from a daisy one by one, twirling the small flower as she did so. She hadn’t been paying attention to what either of the boys had been saying for quite some time and only started to when Frankie said her name.

“Pardon?” She asked, glancing up at him from her rested position, her head on his abdomen. Archie, who was lounging beside Frank laughed at his cousin’s ignorance and Gennie responded by throwing the now completely de-petalled flower towards him with a frown. 

“I said, which Shelby brother do you think is most desirable, Thomas, John or Arthur?”

Gennie sat bolt upright then, turning to Frank with an expression of both embarrassment and astonishment - he certainly was being bold. Frank and Archie exchanged a glance and then simultaneously burst into deep laughter. “Francis O’Hagan...” Gennie chastised him, though she wasn’t able to hide the hint of a smile that danced upon her pale lips. “I’ll have you know that none of the Shelby boys are in the least bit desirable to me.” 

“Not even Johnny boy?” Archibald Lock smirked, one suggestive eyebrow kinked at the mention of his best friend. Every and their mother knew that Gennie was sweet on John, as he was with her - though no one seemed to have admitted that out loud yet.

“Certainly not.” Gennie folded her arms across her chest and Frank laughed again, sitting up and resting his body weight on his elbows. 

“No, no, Genevieve has a point.” He mused, glancing towards Archie momentarily before he spoke. “There are far more eligible bachelors in Small Heath.”

[archie-sunshine]

bigmad i can't send asks as a side blog. i have one just for robots

guys is this true? i wouldnt know bc i was never really an ask sender, but is it true you can only send from your main??

[the-studious-archie]

Hello! You'll get that job soon, just keep going! Believe and you shall receive! Keep checking on job sites, and sending those emails! You got this!

Aww, thanks!

Believe you me, I am scouring Glassdoor and Indeed on almost a daily basis. The only thing is with our state still mostly shut down, there isn’t much open, so there aren’t many job listings within architecture or design right now other than senior positions, which I obviously don’t qualify for being a fresh grad.

I’m not too worried about it yet. With the pandemic bonus for unemployment, I’m still bringing in a decent amount of income until I can get something. It’s just weird, in the past four years, I’ve not gone more than a month at a time without active employment (and most of that was timing leaves so I’d have a few weeks off between work and the start or end of a school year as a break), so so much time spent at home feels odd. 

I am excited about a project I’ve got in the works at the moment though, sort of an art activism thing. I’m still working out some details, and I need to get in contact with some people about possibly partnering with some organizations for outreach purposes, but if it works out how I’m hoping, it should bring some attention to both my architectural art and some struggling communities. So hopefully that will be filling more of my time very soon.