me and my caretaking kink against the world except it’s not me caretaking or being taken care of it’s just. characters and other people being cared for
Whumpee who finally allows themself to let go and accept Caretaker's comfort, but they are Stoic/Defiant/Whatever so they do not break down into sobs, they don't cling onto Caretaker desperately. No, that's too sudden.
Instead they just lay their head on Caretaker's shoulder, nothing more. They tense up only a little bit when Caretaker starts petting their back, but they can finally relax. Their breathing slows down over time.
From the outside it doesn't look like much, but both of them know how out of character this is for Whumpee and just how desperate they must be to reach out like this. They probably won't talk about it afterwards. But at least now Whumpee knows that if they ever need to let go, they found a safe space for it.
I'm planning to make a whump powerpoint (a whumperpoint if you will😌) and I would love to have some of you guys's thoughts on the definition of some of our terms. I appreciate any answer, however long or short <33
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Keep it as brief or as long as possible, it's up to you!
"Please, Villain. This is hard for all of us. Just come here, sit down for a bit."
"I said, they're NOT dead!" Villain yells, stalking back and forth in the big room, head in hands. It's all big windows and velvet couches, crystal chandeliers and fresh flowers sitting atop elegant side tables. Hero's team is there, their entire family. Everyone who care the most, who have the right to care. Yet they are all calm. Villain can't STAND it.
"We- we have to do something! There must be someplace else we haven't looked. Or maybe they're trying to contact us in some way we haven't thought of!"
"Villain, stop it."
"No please, please we have t-..."
There's a sudden *pling* as the elevator stops at the apartment floor. Villain freezes where they stand, scared that if they move even a little bit, it won't be real. Painstakingly slow, the doors slide open and out of the elevator steps Hero. Not entirely unscathed - there's a small gash still bleeding on their cheek and they are clearly limping - but alive. Alive. Still, it's not until Hero's eyes meet their own that Villain starts towards their open arms.
"I didn't mean to," Villain sobs. "I swear I didn't mean to. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry." They cling to them frantically, hands moving from shoulders to arms to back to their neck. Fingers in Hero's hair, pulling lightly to make sure they're real. Hero slowly presses their foreheads together.
The gentle sound of dripping water fills the room as Caretaker slowly wrings out a freshly dipped rag. Candlelight dances off the droplets as they hit the surface in the bowl below.
"Hmmmf."
"You know, you really ought to be more careful," Caretaker says as they softly dab the cloth against Whumpee's temple. "What's next, a broken leg? You're really not making things easy for me."
"Do you think I meant to get sick?" Whumpee rasps. "I swear, I cleaned and rebandaged it every night just like you said."
Unable to keep themselves from grinning, Caretaker moves to undo the bandaging on Whumpees thigh. Sticky with pus, it's meticulous work. Caretaker has to wetten, unwind, wetten, unwind, the fabric until it finally comes off. Not sooner than Whumpee can complain about the water running down their leg though.
"If you cleaned it properly I wouldn't have to give you a whole bath just to take a look at your wound", Caretaker teases.
"I told you, I did!"
"Mhm..."
Some time later, Whumpees wound is cleaned and the sticky bandage is replaced with a freshly white one.
"Hey," Caretaker says as they softly put their hand against Whumpees cheek. "Are you okay?"
Affectionally, Whumpee grabs Caretakers wrist to press their hand even closer.
romance is a type of friendship and im sick of people pretending like they're two seperate categories. your romantic partner is Supposed to also be your friend like at the very least why are we pitting romance AGAINST friendship when they r intertwined???? romantic partners are also friends and u can have romance with ur friends stop acting like these bitches are seperate forces
and like yes ace and or aro bitches i respect the hell out of u for personally not feeling the desire for romance!!! the other side of this coin is that romance should NOT be a life requirement.
however. Im also sick of romance being spoken about On Tumblr Specifically as some evil dichotomy 'opposed' to pure and beautiful friendship that only stupid people participate in. When the truth is actually romance is just 1 aspect of the complex ways we can all relate to each other and love each other, not opposed to friendship but in harmony alongside it.
Welcome back to the Whumperless Whump Event of July, where we celebrate the situational and environmental side of our community via beating the shit out of our blorbos!
FAQ and plain text prompts under the cut!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How are the prompts divided?
Q: Where can I find the prompts list?
A: @whumperless-whump-event on Tumblr.
A: The title is a “theme” for the day, followed by two tropes and a dialog prompt.
A: Absolutely.
Q: Can I use the title as a prompt?
A: Not at all.
Q: Do I have to use all of the prompts?
Q: Can I use all of the prompts?
A: Absolutely. If it's fun, go for it--don't feel pressured to finish them all, but do follow what's inspiring you.
Q: If I'm writing a chronological story, can I swap the days to make it fit the timeline?
A: Yes. Just make sure you tag each piece with the prompt and day you're filling.
Q: Can I have early or late entries?
A: Yes. Early and late entries will not be reblogged to the event account, though.
Q: Is there an Ao3 collection?
A: Yes! This year's collection can be found here, or through searching whumperless_whump_event_july2025. Please remember to submit this year's prompts to the 2025 collection and NOT the 2024 one!
Q: Can I write NSFW?
A: You absolutely can, but the event blog will not reblog any prompt fill rated Explicit. Please ensure you tag NSFW appropriately.
Q: Can I use AI?
A: No.
Q: Can a whumper be included in the prompt fill?
A: The short answer is no. The long answer is that you cannot have the role of whumper in your prompt fill (aka: no whumper-on-whumpee); however, if the character you want to be a whumpee or a caretaker happens to be a whumper, then as long as they are not fulfilling the role of whumper, it's fine. Also, if there is a whumper, it must be totally impersonal and faceless. Here are some examples for clarification:
A character's drink is spiked at a party.
OKAY: The whumper who spiked the drink is never mentioned and is completely faceless, and the story is directly about whumpee recovering.
NOT WHUMPERLESS: The whumper who spiked the drink kidnaps the whumpee.
A character is left alone in a storm.
OKAY: The character is stranded or lost.
NOT WHUMPERLESS: Whumper tied them to a post and left them in the storm.
A character is mugged on the street.
OKAY: The whumper is a stranger, faceless, and the focus is on Whumpee.
NOT WHUMPERLESS: The whumper is a stalker and there to kidnap Whumpee.
All in all, if your goal is to fulfill the event, then try to avoid a whumper. If you're using the prompts elsewhere, then ignore this; but in the spirit of the event, no whumper roles please.
Q: How do I tag my posts?
A: Tag with #whumperless whump event, #wwevent 2025 and #wwevent day [x](Don't just tag wwe, that's wresting.) Then, tag triggers and content warnings. Please put these first in the tag order! It just makes it easier to reblog.
Q: How do I get reblogged?
A: Mention this blog in your post! It's the easiest way for me to find you. Otherwise, I won't reblog it. (This also means if you do not want your post reblogged to the event, just don't mention the blog, and it'll stay private.)
I think that's about it. That's a lot, so if you've got any questions, feel free to shoot me an ask. I'm happy to help!
PROMPTS:
INSULT TO INJURY: Infected wounds / Hurt and ill / “Fate really has it out for you, huh.”
PUBLIC MISINFORMATION: Presumed dead / Search party / “There's a hand, I can see them!”
IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S ME: Left behind / Attempted Martyr / “Get out while you can, and don't look back.”
LIKE A KALEIDOSCOPE: Numbness / Dissociation / “Can I hold your hand?”
AT LEAST IT'S NOT MANUAL: Trapped in a car / Stranded / “You can't drive like this.”
DOOMED BY THE NARRATIVE: Scheduled execution / Near death experience / “That was too close.”
AHOY THERE MATEYS: Motion sickness / Washed ashore / “I hate the ocean.”
CHEF MIS-STEAK: Hot stove / Slip of the knife / “I swear, I'm usually better at this.”
SCHEDULE YOUR MAINTENANCE: Lack of self care / Sick day / “Just take a nap. I can handle the rest.”
A character using their own clothing to tend to a companion- using their coat as a blanket to spread over them; tearing strips from a garment to clean or bind their wounds or bathe a fevered brow; turning a scarf or handkerchief into a sling; slipping a pair of gloves warmed by their own heat onto the companion's hands; using their shirt as padding and the sleeves to bind a splint for the companion's broken limb; crafting a makeshift litter from a cloak or coat and branches; pressing any fabric they can get their hands on to an open wound to stem the bleeding- using the material closest to hand for the good of their companion.
Ya know the thing characters do before they come to consciousness? That perfect lil thing where they do that wince, and their eyes which are closed squeeze shut even tighter as their brows forrow, then they slowly open their eyes, blinking against the too-bright light, especially coupled with a soft little noise of distress… just such good shit 👌
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