HandShook - WIBB
I had the honor of working with Rise Up Ting Ting Like Glitter (Wiggle on Ao3) and MassiveSpaceWren during this bang, and I think the outcome is amazing! Go and read the fantastic story of Prince James of the Aldori and Tony Stark, human extraordinaire getting married through a handshake and some misunderstandings. Written beautifully by Ting, illustrated gorgeously by Wren, and moodboarded by me! @winterironbang
(On my part it’s also a Bucky Barnes Bingo fill, see the information below. @buckybarnesbingo )
Title: HandShook Rating: M Words: 30K Tags: Meet Hoot; Strangers to Husbands Speed Run; Canon-Typical Violence; Bucky Barnes Needs a Hug; Happy Ending; in-universe equivalent to public nudity; in-universe equivalent to public sex; (bared hands and hand shaking); Oops we're married; Accidental Bonding; Sci-Fi AU; Bucky Barnes's Metal Arm; Protective Tony Stark; Tony Stark Does What He Wants; eventual BAMF everybody Summary: “Get me a handshake, Tony, that’s it. Don’t break anything and please do not turn this into an interspecies war.” -James Rhodes Tony Stark is the first man in the history of the human race to breach the heliosphere keeping humanity from the rest of the universe. Bucky’s people, the Aldori, a technologically advanced, space-faring race, watch him do it. They demand a meeting to establish diplomatic relations and determine whether or not humans will prove to be a threat. Without letting the Aldori know that only Tony’s ship is advanced enough to make the trip, Rhodey is forced to send him as ambassador. Simple enough, until the Aldori learn that humans make first contact by shaking hands. Lewd.
Link to the fic
Link to the art
Moodboards under the cut.