#dustbuddies

[wickanderhalovar]

decision making

After Christofer's near death during the war between the land and the sea, he and Kate decide to do a bit of recovery on a work-free vacation.

written for @dustbuddiessource's Operation Secret Bunny! i wanted to write something fluffy and happy and cute and came up with this little fic. my secret "buddie" was @smoofs. i hope you enjoy this bit of fluff!

[bgmedia42]

Friday Film Short -- Dust Buddies

Dust Buddies, a 2016 3D-animated short by students of Ringling College of Art and Design. When an evil maid comes to clean the house and sucks a dust bunny into her vacuum, his buddy must overcome his fears and set out to rescue him...

[expectiations]

watching the documentary, had to wait for half of it to pass before i FINALLY got to Kate's part. started tearing up at her and Chris. then RTD comes in and says "sadly there had to be a loss". MY MAN THERE DID NAWT HAVE TO BE A LOSS WTFHDYM. literally had to stop and scream at my screen.

I thought I was over Chris dying but N O! i am so fucking not 😭

i hate this 😭 the whiplash between sobbing and then squealing in delight. wth man.

😭😭😭

fuck my life.

that was too short 😭 i need MOAR

spent the next few staring blankly. i'm mad all over again.

i mean like happy for y'all but also bring back my Colonel Sexy yeah?

[dustbuddiessource]

COMMS CHECK: Do you copy? 📡

We are entering Day 3 of signups for Operation Secret Bunny. Cmdr. Lethbridge-Stewart has the coffee ready and the matching algorithms are being calibrated—all we’re missing is you.

Don't miss out on the chance to create something brand new for your fellow Dustlings. Head over to the link below to claim your spot on the mission roster!

Signup here.

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[dustbuddiessource]

D&T: Operation Secret Bunny 2025

🪺 Mission Briefing

Just when you thought the timeline was quiet, U.N.I.T. command has authorized a new, tactical maneuver to keep spirits high and the community thriving.

Welcome, to the inaugural launch of Operation Secret Bunny.

We're keeping the lights on for Cmdr. Kate Lethbridge-Stewart and Col. Christofer Ibrahim. Their story is far from finished and we aren't going anywhere. There is no better way to celebrate them and our own resilience than by sharing some brand-new fics, art, and edits. We aren't going anywhere!

🗓️ Mission Timeline

Phase 1: February 2 — Signups officially open.

Phase 2: February 8 — Recruitment closes at midnight.

Phase 3: February 14: Intel Distributed (Matches sent!). The shenanigans begin.

Phase 4: February to May — Research & Development (Create your gifts).

Phase 5: May 2 to 6 — Deployment: Posting window is open!

📋 How It Works

Operation Secret Bunny follows the traditional Secret Santa protocol. To participate, you must be prepared to give as much as you receive.

The Dossier: You will fill out the Google Form detailing what you're excited to create and what you'd love to receive.

The Media: We are currently accepting Fanfiction, Fanart, Gifsets, and Fan Videos.

The Pairing: Our tactical team (the mods—@expectiations and @unitarchives) will match based on your preferences. You'll receive a briefing with your giftee's details so you can start your assignment.

The Secret: Keep your identity under wraps! You'll only reveal yourself once the posting window opens in May.

⚠️ Operational Rules

To ensure the success of Operation Secret Bunny, all operatives must adhere to the following guidelines:

Minimum Requirements: To keep things fair, your gift must meet one of these benchmarks: Fic of at least 1000 words, a set of at least 2 original Gifs, a Video at least 1 minute in length, or a completed Art piece (no rough napkins, please!).

Anonymous Intel: We highly encourage "Anon Shenanigans." Once you get your assignment, feel free to reach out to your giftee via anonymous asks! Ask for prompt details, drop cryptic teasers, or just say hello. It makes the guessing game much more fun.

Extraction Protocol: If life gets in the way and you cannot complete your assignment, you must notify the mods immediately. This allows us to find a "Backup Bunny" so no one is left empty-handed.

No "To Be Continued": Your gift must be complete upon posting. You can create a multi-chapter fic or a series of art pieces, but the entire project must be finished and shard within the posting window.

The 48-Hour Rule: Please acknowledge your gift within 48 hours of receiving it. A quick "Thank you!" keeps the momentum going and lets your creator know their hard work arrived safely.

Human Intelligence Only: We are a community of creators. Generative AI is strictly prohibited. This includes fics, art, gifs, videos, and music.

New Missions Only: All gifts must be created specifically for this event. No recycling old drafts or adding chapters to existing series. Let's make something fresh!

Filing Your Reports: When posting on Tumblr, use the tags #dustbuddiessource and #d&toperationsecretbunny in your first five tags so we can find and reblog you! Tag your recipient in the post. If you post on AO3, add your work to the official Operation Secret Bunny collection.

[expectiations]

dustbuddies + "i thought i saw your face today" - she & him

fix it edit. watch me make my own canon. #deluluisthesolulu

[awakeandwondering]

The parallels of their positioning 😭💔

[awakeandwondering]

This scene shattered my heart