Thank you!! I had to really think for Otto, I have not put them in many sexy situations, gotta change that soon.
Ashford
humiliation — do they like being humiliated or degraded? is there anything specific they like being humiliated or degraded for? do they like humiliating or degrading their partner(s)?
Nope, this is a hard no for him in both directions. His natural response when someone tries to degrade him is cold indifference, it just doesn't activate any heat for him. And frankly, he just doesn't say anything to a lover that he doesn't mean.
(when it comes to the aforementioned cuck fantasy, it's the voyeurism that appeals to him, not degradation)
praise — do they like being praised? is there anything specific they like being praised for? do they like praising their partner(s)?
Ashford has pretty high confidence, usually there's no deep need for praise that puts him over the edge, but when he's in love he can't get enough of it. Suddenly it matters how his partner sees him and how he measures up and gives them what they want. Praise is his go-to for dirty talk, something he can whisper in their ear without feeling corny.
Otto
delay — do they like having their orgasm delayed/denied? do they like delaying/denying their partner(s)’ orgasm?
They can definitely get into it, but their partner would really have to take control because Otto is otherwise chasing multiple orgasms for all parties.
style — do they like it rough? do they like it soft? do they prefer fucking or making love? do they like a hard and fast pace, a slow and gentle pace, or does it vary/depend on the situation?
They usually prefer fast and energetic, fucking with feelings but not necessarily high stakes, and touch on the softer side. They do like a little bit of electro zap though, and some nails and teeth as long as they don't break the skin.
For the nsfw asks: clothing, fantasy, g-spot, sexting for Ashford
And body, eyes, positions, and toys for Otto! ♥︎
Thank you for the horny questions on this Sunday evening!
Ashford
clothing — do they like to have sex fully or partially clothed, or do they prefer having sex naked? would they ever move an article of clothing aside for stimulation/penetration (ex. pulling their panties to the side for penetrative sex)?
Big yes, Ashford really likes clothed sex, an affinity he probably develops from years of hooking up in bathroom stalls and supply closets. Sneaking hands under the clothes almost feels more lewd than getting naked, and using the texture and tightness of clothing offers a whole new type of rough touch. One of his favourites, though, is staying clothed while his partner is naked and teasing them, soft skin and sweat against his buckles and rivets.
fantasy — do they have any sexual fantasies they’d like to try out? have they ever gotten to act on a sexual fantasy?
Just once or twice, he would enjoy being in the cuck chair, but he will never ask for it.
g-spot — do they like g-spot/p-spot stimulation? do they prefer giving or receiving it, or does it depend on their partner(s)? do they like to stimulate the area with toys?
Yes, it's definitely something that depends on his mood though, he finds it too overstimulating sometimes. Which, honestly, is exactly what he needs a lot of the time, get this man some top! He's not too big on plugs and stuff, he would rather be fucked, but he's always down to try a new alien dildo.
sexting — do they like sexting their partner(s)? do they ever send nudes? do they like receiving nudes? do they find sexting more or less difficult/fun than curating sexual experiences in real life? are they any different while sexting than they are during real life sexual experiences?
Most of the time, no. Sexting is like saying "I want to see you again", very risky. If he's real confident in the dynamic between him and a casual fuckbuddy, or if he's falling hard and he can't help himself, he might send an after report, "touched myself thinking about that one time." Whether or not he goes farther depends on how they respond but it probably won't be a super regular thing. Don't expect bedroom poses from this guy but he's got no problem sending a close up dick pic if they forgot what it looks like.
Otto
body — what is their favorite body part of theirs? of their partner(s)’? are there any specific body parts they like to pay special attention to (ex. feet, hands, ass, etc)? where are their erogenous zones? where are they most sensitive?
On themself, Otto likes their neck and stomach touched, they twitch and shudder at a slightly ticklish touch. On others, they love hands. Hands are all you really need, as far as Otto's concerned. Being a bit of a xenophile, they are really fixated on the similarities and differences between alien hands.
eyes — do they like to be watched while they’re having sex? do they like to watch others having sex?
No to the former, yes to the latter. Lingering dysphoria makes them self-conscious when there's too much space between them and their lover(s), but they do like a group scenario where they are not the star of the show.
positions — what are their favorite sex positions? do they have a singular favorite sex position? are there any positions they would like to try? are there any positions they don’t like?
They love to be up in someone's lap, riding their thigh, getting closer to their lover's eye-level (5'4" shorty over here). They're not too big on penetration until they feel safe with someone, so they like tangled up positions with lots of hands on access.
toys — do they own sex toys? how often do they use them? do they prefer using them on themselves or their partner(s)?
They definitely have a collection of alien dildoes with that real feel nerve hookup but I wanna talk about omni-tool sex toys. They have these cybernetics in their arms, haptic neural extensions that give them greater control over their drones and if a holographic drone can shoot things, what else could it do? I'm thinking like, electrostim fields emanating from their fingertips, finely tuned vibrations and pulses and even direct nerve stimulation beneath the skin. All things Otto definitely tests on themself first.
Fic authors self rec! When you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you've written, then pass on to at least five other writers. Let’s spread the self-love ❤️
Thanks! Here are my faves.
le temps des cerises - Female Shepard Control Entity/Kaidan Alenko, M, 4,408 words
The war ends with Shepard fundamentally transformed and her memories of the past are a jumbled paradox that she cannot resolve. Meanwhile, Kaidan retires to the orchard and keeps to himself, but can't stop looking to the sky. The latest thing I wrote, heavy on the angst and it took a lot out of me but I'm proud of it.
Volta - Kaidan Alenko/Nonbinary Shepard (Otto), M, 6,874 words
Kaidan grapples with the offer to become a spectre, questioning how he can do the most good in the war while wrestling with long-simmering feelings for Shepard. A mission fic on Chalkos with alien ocs, space weed, and doohickey emp bombs. I think this fic is a lot of fun.
Madrigal - Kaidan Alenko & Tali'Zorah, T, 6,333 words
Kaidan is troubled by geth incursions in the Attican Traverse, they just don't fit the pattern. When Tali hacks a geth memory core, they uncover new mysteries about what the geth are searching for. My take on the curious case of the quarian a cappella.
Trikalon - Kaidan Alenko/Male Shepard (Ashford), M, 1,156 words
Shepard comes back worse for wear after a mission and amidst their secret relationship, Kaidan finds his own ways to take care of him. One of the first things I posted and the tightest my prose has ever been.
Digeris - Kaidan Alenko/Male Shepard (Ashford), E, 2,615 words
A quick drop on a turian colony results in some unexpected free time when a storm rolls in, granting Kaidan and Shepard a reprieve from the war and the world outside. My first attempt at smut, I like the mood here a lot.
How to: Rate your OCs based on how they handle cuddling/being cuddled.
Ashford: 2/10
Ashford does not want your cuddles. He does not need your cuddles. He gets plenty of touch, thanks for asking, and if you're looking for affection, he is completely clueless about how to provide. He scores two points on the cuddle scale for the following weaknesses:
He will get handsy if he's thinking about round two and on occasion the other party has mistaken this for affection and fallen asleep on him. He'll acquiesce as long as they don't get any ideas.
He is doomed to fall in love because I said so, but only very slowly, and as he does he gradually becomes more open to cuddling. What it looks like is creating space and letting them come to him. Being the bigger guy unlocks a protective urge in him but he channels that more passively into little things like running a finger through their hair. The more cuddly he gets, the more he's trying to avoid verbalising some feeling, this is something Kaidan learns.
Otto: 8/10
Otto was like, born with too many electrons. They're some sort of unstable compound that is constantly seeking contact with other people and then bouncing off of them. They like to throw their legs over yours, poke and prod, maybe wrestle a bit. They take full advantage of being short and small and will end up in your lap in no time if you let them. Could be platonic, could be romantic, they flirt with everyone. The downside is they don't sit still for long.
tagging @swaps55, @shadoedseptmbr, @breadedsinner, @alongtidesoflight, @ferindencadash, and anyone else who'd like to share!
This was my first year participating in @spectre-requisitions-exchange and I hope I get to do so again next year, everyone has been incredibly kind and also everyone is so super talented!!
A huge huge thank you to my gifter who wrote me some fantastically delicous old man smut!!
Take Me Down by MyGorramShip (LoneSurvivor) for FinchMarie (Explicit)
My piece was for @dandenbo and I got the opportunity to draw their NB Shep Otto, and it filled my little queer heart with joy.
Also I'm very proud of how it turned out! It's my most explicit art to date and I'm excited to have ripped off the band aid on that so my art can get shamelessly more filthy in the future. Sorry in advance buds gotta be logged into AO3 to see the full thing!
Hello friend, spec recs person here, do you have a visual ref or face claim for Otto by chance?
Hello friend 👀 I haven't put together a detailed ref sheet for Otto yet and I've been pretty wishy washy on their details, but here's some info for ya!
Face claim: Bad Bunny was sort of the main inspiration I had in mind for them, specifically this sort of look:
Godspeed trying to find pictures of Benito making a normal face, but I guess that's sort of Otto's vibe too. I definitely don't imagine a 1:1 correspondence so feel free to take whatever liberties you'd like!
Other details:
Hair style: black/dark brown 3c curls, usually styled in a bit of a mop like the picture above, with the sides shaved. They dye some streaks shades of red, pink, and purple usually, so those peek out as pops of colour.
Facial hair: Otto has pretty sparse facial hair, just a little bit on their upper lip and chin, and they shave that sometimes.
Piercings: shrodinger's piercings, they've got all sorts of holes in their lips, nose, and ears, and they change up their jewellery frequently, usually not wearing everything at once. Here's a lazy pinterest board with some examples that fit their style.
Eyes: Dark brown irises, so dark you can't discern their pupils. They also have occular implants that aren't very conspicuous, but if you look closely, you can see the fine wiring and they sometimes flash purple in the light.
Height: 5'4"/162 cm. Shorty.
Build: Thin, dancer's build
Tattoos: The only one I'm sure of is a sun of the palm of their right hand, just simple thick linework in a dark red ink (it has their mother's blood mixed in!)
Scars: Top surgery scars. Nothing else major that I know of right now.
Other features: They have subdermal haptic implants in their forearms that interface with their omni tool and give them better control over their combat drones. Usually not visible unless they're in use, when they glow a faint blue, looks sort of like blood vessels or wiring under their skin.
Style: Lots of black, sort of a goth techwear vibe, androgynous.
