#cay talks

[caycanteven]

Ooooh boy it’s been a minute—

[catermeow]

I'm gonna be playing commenting bingo (inspired mainly by @nomorezerocomments, as well as @letsmakecommentingfun, @mcyt-commenting-club, and similar blogs) to get me commenting more. Everyone is free to join in! I've made one with stuff I want to read, one for types of fic that usually don't get as much interaction, and a blank one if you want to pick for yourself!

I'm gonna give myself little treats when I get bingos! I'm up for doing sketches/short fics (probably only of fandoms I know, at least for the fics) if someone else gets a bingo and wants a treat, and more detailed stuff if someone clears the board.

If anyone else wants to make treats I might make a list of treatmakers here so commenters have more treat variety!

For an extra challenge on the underrated edition, I've put bonus prompts beneath the cut :] (and also explanations if any of the squares are confusing)

First comment - Be the first person to comment on a fic! Bonus: First comment on a fic that hits a different bingo square

5+ years old - Comment on a fic that was posted over 5 years ago! Bonus: 10+ years old OR the oldest fic in your fandom

1st or 2nd person pov - Comment on a fic told through 1st or 2nd person point of view! Bonus: 1st or 2nd pov of a canon character, not a reader insert or (preferably) oc

Original character - Comment on a fic with an original character, preferably as a main character! Bonus: An original work

Rereading a work - Comment on a fic you've already read! Bonus: Leave one comment before you reread and one comment after you reread

Polyamory - Comment on a fic that focuses on a polyamorous relationship! Bonus: A poly ship with more than three characters

Niche interest/identity - Comment on a fic about a niche interest or identity (or just one you don't see much in fic), such as agere, plurality, or a hobby you have! Bonus: Niche interest/identity that isn't yours

<1,000 words - Comment on a (preferably completed) fic with less than 1,000 words! Bonus: 100 or less words

Uncommon in your fandom - Comment on a fic that does something you don't see very often in that fandom (for example, some of my fandoms have very few fix-it fics, sickfics, or canon settings)! Bonus: Something you've never seen before in your fandom

Unfinished work - Comment on a fic that isn't complete! Bonus: Abandoned work

Live reaction/use quotes - Comment on a fic while you're reading it, or use quotes from the fic in your comment! Bonus: Live reaction/use quotes on a fic that hits a different bingo square

Small fandom - Comment on a fic from a fandom with 1,000 works or less! Bonus: 100 works or less

Rarepair - Comment on a fic that focuses on a rarepair! Bonus: A ship you've never seen before

Non-traditional format - Comment on a fic that primarily uses something other than standard prose, such as a screenplay! Bonus: Meta analysis/commentary

Canon compliant - Comment on a fic that's canon-compliant! Bonus: Canon-compliant rewritten scene (so not just 'this could have happened' but 'this did happen, here's how I think it went')

All chapters - Comment on every chapter of a multichapter fic! Bonus: All works in a series OR all chapters as the fic is updating (so comment on each chapter before the next one is posted)

Something you wouldn't usually read - Comment on a fic that does something you don't try very often (for example, if someone didn't read songfics or 5 + 1 formats much, they might try one)! Bonus: Something you wouldn't usually read that hits a different bingo square

F/F - Comment on a fic that focuses on a femslash relationship! Bonus: F/F/F OR an uncommon/unpopular F/F ship (so an F/F ship that has noticeably fewer works than other F/F ships in the fandom)

Podfic - Comment on a podfic! Bonus: A podfic longer than 2 hours OR a podfic with multiple voice actors

Crossover - Comment on a fic including two or more fandoms (preferably not counting closely related ones, such as a book and its movie adaption)! Bonus: 3+ fandom crossover OR a crossover with a fandom you don't know much about

New to you - Comment on a fic that has something you've never read before, such as a fandom, a ship, or an AU type! Bonus: Multiple new things in one fic OR new to you and hits a different bingo square

<100 hits - Comment on a fic with less than 100 hits! Bonus: <10 hits

New author - Comment on a fic from a new author (new meaning 3 or less works or has been posting for less than a year)! Bonus: New author with only 1 work

Art included - Comment on a fic that has art in it, such as a cover or a comic! Bonus: Art only (A work that's fanart instead of fic)

[caycanteven]

All my friends enjoying TFP, and I’m over here making goo goo eyes at the fucking sports car…

His voice sucker punches my uterus dude how do I fight back—

[caycanteven]

I don't remember what I was going for, but here's a sketch horror boi <3

~Sorry I haven't posted for a hot sec, been working on these commissions and some stuff on the side! Hoping to get some of the finished ones posted today and not get sidetracked again. Doing the same on my other socials too, cause I'm a goober with a brain of a goldfish teehee.~

[catermeow]

Following the spirit of this post, here's Ranchers fics from 2+ years ago with zero comments:

56 romantic Ranchers fics

and

36 platonic Ranchers fics

We can make that number go down together. Join me

[caycanteven]

I'll be back I swear, I gotta cry this one out /silly Apologies for the inactivity yall, schedules have been a bit crazy. Plan to get back on track this coming week!

[caycanteven]

Gonna post some pieces I didn’t show here and some commissions I haven’t been able to post yet. Can’t wait for tomorrow when I’m with my husbone and my tablet again…

LMAO HOLY—I just realized that I drew my persona drawing left handed.

I’m right handed.

[caycanteven]

Please, I must know what it's like to cuddle with Maximus 🙏

Oh absolutely~!

Maximus isn't everyone's first pick when it comes to snuggles and cuddles. He understands why of course: his immense size and intimidating features doesn't scream "cuddle bug" more than "danger danger." He understands, even likes to play the part of fierce and intimidating in some situations. He hasn't met any human or monster smaller than him willing to stay within 10 feet and not pretend he's not there. Not to mention he's got some serious trust issues underneath the that fuzzy exterior of his, so even if you want to get closer, he's gonna give you a hard time.

So, cuddling with someone smaller than himself? Yeah, he doesn't see that happening, thanks to his experiences.

However, if you manage to hang around him, you'll find he's quite sweet and wishes to experience a bit of closeness if he can trust it wont backfire on him. It takes some time and it's not easy for him. He may be reserved, even dismissive of your company, but if you're patient with him, he'll come to you slowly. It starts with small talk, then full conversation, until he's slowly inching closer during one of your visits to carefully judge if you'll accept his presence. He's afraid, but if you accept him, he's like a purring, happy cat when he's allowed to let loose and relax for once. When it comes to cuddle time, he'll let you decide how you'd like to cuddle, seeing as you're smaller. He doesn't mind where you hunker down at, just as long as he knows you're there. If you want to sit on top where he's fluffiest? He doesn't mind. Though cuddle time often means show time too, so be prepared to binge, laze about and eat some snacks he has stashed away~! Oh, one more thing...he will commentate throughout everything. Good luck trying to hush him up!