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Yuletide 2019
Nov. 1st, 2019 06:25 amMy AO3 username is Visardist, but that was already taken on dreamwidth.
General likes:
-AUs that directly engage with a dynamic of the character interaction or ship. eg For Strictly Business, why would they keep their fake marriage a secret in the modern day when it's permissible to tour as co-ed roommates, or how might their common business-mindedness apply itself in their partnership to other occupations?
-In-universe documentation, either about the characters as notable figures, or by the characters, about themselves or their circle or the events of canon. Anything that chimes with the characters or the world they live in.
-Unusual formats. I like interactive fiction, mixed media, anything you think suits the canon you want to write. My only caveat is that if you choose to incorporate an audio format, please include a transcript just in case.
-Slice-of-life, especially behind the scenes in their occupations and/or relationships.
General DNWs:
-Overly dark storylines for these fandoms. For anything tragic or upsetting I'd prefer up to a level presented in canon (eg Parker Pyne investigating murders, Sara Crewe grieving her father, Pastor Drom's brush with death).
-Piss/scat/vomit in any form.
Fandom-specific DNW under respective fandom.
Strictly Business - O. Henry
Requested Characters: Bob Hart, Winona Cherry
Preference: Bob Hart/Winona Cherry
If during the story when they are married: hit me with that delicious delicious fake relationship angst. Is Cherry pining secretly or is she being very practical about the whole deal despite her feelings? Tell me about them being necessarily close on the road because sharing one bed is cheaper. Does Bob gallantly sleep on the floor, making Cherry fall even more in love with him? Do they chat about financial whosiwhatsits, making him admire her smarts and thoughtfulness? The play calls for them to kiss passionately at the end, what are their changing views on that from first rehearsals to initial performance to touring to returning to NYC? Is Bob in denial or just oblivious? Come to that, their tourmate had no idea they were married; did they completely hide that angle or did they manage other ways of saving money as well that seemed equally likely outwardly as two unmarried people or a married couple?
If during and after the end of the story: hurt/comfort all the way. How do they get through that? They act for a living, so do they default to their usual dynamic? Is there an honest heart to heart? Does one of them opt for the former and the other for the latter and they'll have to navigate that initial hump of denial and insistence on discussion? Since they're already married, did they move in together when they returned from tour to save money? Is there fluff in the form of tending to Bob's wound, or might they find it difficult to admit things as themselves and choose to talk as their characters from the play to indirectly bare their feelings? Any exploration of hows and whys would be loved.
Transients In Arcadia - O. Henry
Requested Characters: Mamie Siviter, Jimmy McManus
Preference: Mamie Siviter/Jimmy McManus
What-ifs would be interesting. I feel like the climax took such courage on Mamie's part: tell me what happens if she doesn't admit it? Or if she doesn't but Jimmy does? Or other permutations? This would be great as a 5+1 with the 1 being their date as themselves instead of their wealthsonas, or as some kind of interactive fiction.
Alternately, how about an outside POV on their courtship? The hotel staff and guests adore Mme Beaumont and seem neutral on Harold Farrington; how do they view the chance connection and subsequent time together during their stay? Do Mamie's co-workers rib her about her new beau, or do Jimmy's gossip about how he caught the eye of the beautiful girl who ordered that dress?
Expanding on my in-universe documentation like, I have this idle curiosity about some diarist who happened to be at the hotel during the same time as Mamie and Jimmy and writing about this great lady who's clearly some sort of secret politician or something and how they're sure she's going to elope with this young man who's so clearly beneath her in social class despite being a gentleman. It gets written off as an idea the diarist expanded into a novel, but then someone discovers the hotel register corroborating their existence, and now historians and literature critics regularly speculate about the real life people behind the novel and where they disappeared to.
The Last Leaf - O. Henry
Requested Characters: Any
Preference: Johnsy/Sue. If shipping Behrman, Behrman/OC
We all agree that Johnsy and Sue are in love, right? Right. Glad we know where we stand. How did they meet? What's a day in their life like? Behrman was gruffly affectionate to them- did he know about their relationship? Did they talk about any of it?
Or what about after? Did they make it to the Bay of Naples? Did they arrange Behrman's funeral, contact his kin? How long did Behrman's masterpiece last on the wall- did they take steps to preserve it? Immortalise it in their own art? Did they tell this story or leave it as a mysterious painted ivy leaf?
Expanding on my in-universe documentation like, some kind of academic or amateur historical study about any one of them would be cool. Queer Artists Of The Early Twentieth Century? The Lives Lived In [address or name of their building]? Death And Art: How Near Death Experiences Shape The Imagination?
A Little Princess - Frances Hodgson Burnett
Requested Characters: Any
Fandom-specific DNW: intergenerational ships. Otherwise, ships with other characters from the books or with OCs are fine
What if that day soon after the Indian gentleman had come, it was Becky who had looked out at the sunset? If Ram Dass had taken an interest in Becky instead, and spoken to Mr Carrisford about the young servant girl who had squealed in fright when the monkey clambered across to her window but been kind nevertheless in her clumsy English way. If the Magic had come to Becky instead, and how she and Sara would have dealt with it.
Alternately, how about the adult Sara Crewe, wealthy heiress and philanthropist? Who loved knowledge and loved sharing, who had known dark times and was determined to shine some light and ease the burden of those still trapped in darkness? Where would she travel, who would she meet? If you're of a historical bent, this is your opportunity to feature or cameo your contemporary faves, whether they're friends with Sara or not.
Let's take another tack: Sara is adopted by Tom Carrisford just before they move to London, and becomes a day pupil at Miss Minchin's. How does she adjust to it all: dead father, ill guardian, leaving the land she's grown up in for unfamiliar shores. A rich child who doesn't know who to turn to, but takes a shine to the servant girl who's full of questions about the strange things Mr Carrisford brings with him, the dark servant with his funny monkey, the land they all sailed from as far away as the moon.
Parker Pyne - Agatha Christie
Requested Characters: Any
Preference: if shipping, any combination is fine.
Tell me about recruitment. How and where did Parker Pyne find his professional lovers/grifters/actors/etc? What were they doing before they worked for him? We see that Madeleine lives at home with her family; how does she explain her job or what does she tell them when she travels for work? Is Claude doing something similar or using his real name? Does Mrs Oliver ever take inspiration from Poirot's cases to use in Pyne's matchmaking dramas?
If you're looking to write casefic, I'd love something playing with a secretly gay or trans client, or perhaps the person consulting Pyne could be asking him to investigate this closeted person. Fiance suspicious of their future spouse? Friend worried about their bestie's depression? Sibling fearing some kind of scandal (turning out to be completely unrelated to the truth)? I'm open to all kinds of happy or sad endings for this type of fic (up to my general preference of canon-typical tragedy).
The Hidden Almanac (Podcast)
Requested Characters: Pastor Drom, Reverend Mord
Preference: I like both Mord&Drom and Mord/Drom, so I'll leave it to you which you'd like to write. I adore their dynamic both in casual and serious moments.
Before/during the series: What was their first meeting at Ravencoast like? Do they really actually teach at the school, and if so what are their classes like, if they have classes? Has Mord swung it so that all his credits are awarded by working in the garden? Do starry-eyed students come up to Drom to ask her to sign their copies of her books? The interns basically use Drom as a shield, what do either of them think about that?
How are their new lives as immortals, and particularly how is Drom adjusting? Has she picked out new names for both of them? Are they seeking a new companion for George? If you have a favorite factoid or saint from the series, them interacting with the present-day site or whatever fallout remains from the incident would be fun.
For further inspiration, I've requested this canon previously in a different exchange and you can check that out here.
General likes:
-AUs that directly engage with a dynamic of the character interaction or ship. eg For Strictly Business, why would they keep their fake marriage a secret in the modern day when it's permissible to tour as co-ed roommates, or how might their common business-mindedness apply itself in their partnership to other occupations?
-In-universe documentation, either about the characters as notable figures, or by the characters, about themselves or their circle or the events of canon. Anything that chimes with the characters or the world they live in.
-Unusual formats. I like interactive fiction, mixed media, anything you think suits the canon you want to write. My only caveat is that if you choose to incorporate an audio format, please include a transcript just in case.
-Slice-of-life, especially behind the scenes in their occupations and/or relationships.
General DNWs:
-Overly dark storylines for these fandoms. For anything tragic or upsetting I'd prefer up to a level presented in canon (eg Parker Pyne investigating murders, Sara Crewe grieving her father, Pastor Drom's brush with death).
-Piss/scat/vomit in any form.
Fandom-specific DNW under respective fandom.
Strictly Business - O. Henry
Requested Characters: Bob Hart, Winona Cherry
Preference: Bob Hart/Winona Cherry
If during the story when they are married: hit me with that delicious delicious fake relationship angst. Is Cherry pining secretly or is she being very practical about the whole deal despite her feelings? Tell me about them being necessarily close on the road because sharing one bed is cheaper. Does Bob gallantly sleep on the floor, making Cherry fall even more in love with him? Do they chat about financial whosiwhatsits, making him admire her smarts and thoughtfulness? The play calls for them to kiss passionately at the end, what are their changing views on that from first rehearsals to initial performance to touring to returning to NYC? Is Bob in denial or just oblivious? Come to that, their tourmate had no idea they were married; did they completely hide that angle or did they manage other ways of saving money as well that seemed equally likely outwardly as two unmarried people or a married couple?
If during and after the end of the story: hurt/comfort all the way. How do they get through that? They act for a living, so do they default to their usual dynamic? Is there an honest heart to heart? Does one of them opt for the former and the other for the latter and they'll have to navigate that initial hump of denial and insistence on discussion? Since they're already married, did they move in together when they returned from tour to save money? Is there fluff in the form of tending to Bob's wound, or might they find it difficult to admit things as themselves and choose to talk as their characters from the play to indirectly bare their feelings? Any exploration of hows and whys would be loved.
Transients In Arcadia - O. Henry
Requested Characters: Mamie Siviter, Jimmy McManus
Preference: Mamie Siviter/Jimmy McManus
What-ifs would be interesting. I feel like the climax took such courage on Mamie's part: tell me what happens if she doesn't admit it? Or if she doesn't but Jimmy does? Or other permutations? This would be great as a 5+1 with the 1 being their date as themselves instead of their wealthsonas, or as some kind of interactive fiction.
Alternately, how about an outside POV on their courtship? The hotel staff and guests adore Mme Beaumont and seem neutral on Harold Farrington; how do they view the chance connection and subsequent time together during their stay? Do Mamie's co-workers rib her about her new beau, or do Jimmy's gossip about how he caught the eye of the beautiful girl who ordered that dress?
Expanding on my in-universe documentation like, I have this idle curiosity about some diarist who happened to be at the hotel during the same time as Mamie and Jimmy and writing about this great lady who's clearly some sort of secret politician or something and how they're sure she's going to elope with this young man who's so clearly beneath her in social class despite being a gentleman. It gets written off as an idea the diarist expanded into a novel, but then someone discovers the hotel register corroborating their existence, and now historians and literature critics regularly speculate about the real life people behind the novel and where they disappeared to.
The Last Leaf - O. Henry
Requested Characters: Any
Preference: Johnsy/Sue. If shipping Behrman, Behrman/OC
We all agree that Johnsy and Sue are in love, right? Right. Glad we know where we stand. How did they meet? What's a day in their life like? Behrman was gruffly affectionate to them- did he know about their relationship? Did they talk about any of it?
Or what about after? Did they make it to the Bay of Naples? Did they arrange Behrman's funeral, contact his kin? How long did Behrman's masterpiece last on the wall- did they take steps to preserve it? Immortalise it in their own art? Did they tell this story or leave it as a mysterious painted ivy leaf?
Expanding on my in-universe documentation like, some kind of academic or amateur historical study about any one of them would be cool. Queer Artists Of The Early Twentieth Century? The Lives Lived In [address or name of their building]? Death And Art: How Near Death Experiences Shape The Imagination?
A Little Princess - Frances Hodgson Burnett
Requested Characters: Any
Fandom-specific DNW: intergenerational ships. Otherwise, ships with other characters from the books or with OCs are fine
What if that day soon after the Indian gentleman had come, it was Becky who had looked out at the sunset? If Ram Dass had taken an interest in Becky instead, and spoken to Mr Carrisford about the young servant girl who had squealed in fright when the monkey clambered across to her window but been kind nevertheless in her clumsy English way. If the Magic had come to Becky instead, and how she and Sara would have dealt with it.
Alternately, how about the adult Sara Crewe, wealthy heiress and philanthropist? Who loved knowledge and loved sharing, who had known dark times and was determined to shine some light and ease the burden of those still trapped in darkness? Where would she travel, who would she meet? If you're of a historical bent, this is your opportunity to feature or cameo your contemporary faves, whether they're friends with Sara or not.
Let's take another tack: Sara is adopted by Tom Carrisford just before they move to London, and becomes a day pupil at Miss Minchin's. How does she adjust to it all: dead father, ill guardian, leaving the land she's grown up in for unfamiliar shores. A rich child who doesn't know who to turn to, but takes a shine to the servant girl who's full of questions about the strange things Mr Carrisford brings with him, the dark servant with his funny monkey, the land they all sailed from as far away as the moon.
Parker Pyne - Agatha Christie
Requested Characters: Any
Preference: if shipping, any combination is fine.
Tell me about recruitment. How and where did Parker Pyne find his professional lovers/grifters/actors/etc? What were they doing before they worked for him? We see that Madeleine lives at home with her family; how does she explain her job or what does she tell them when she travels for work? Is Claude doing something similar or using his real name? Does Mrs Oliver ever take inspiration from Poirot's cases to use in Pyne's matchmaking dramas?
If you're looking to write casefic, I'd love something playing with a secretly gay or trans client, or perhaps the person consulting Pyne could be asking him to investigate this closeted person. Fiance suspicious of their future spouse? Friend worried about their bestie's depression? Sibling fearing some kind of scandal (turning out to be completely unrelated to the truth)? I'm open to all kinds of happy or sad endings for this type of fic (up to my general preference of canon-typical tragedy).
The Hidden Almanac (Podcast)
Requested Characters: Pastor Drom, Reverend Mord
Preference: I like both Mord&Drom and Mord/Drom, so I'll leave it to you which you'd like to write. I adore their dynamic both in casual and serious moments.
Before/during the series: What was their first meeting at Ravencoast like? Do they really actually teach at the school, and if so what are their classes like, if they have classes? Has Mord swung it so that all his credits are awarded by working in the garden? Do starry-eyed students come up to Drom to ask her to sign their copies of her books? The interns basically use Drom as a shield, what do either of them think about that?
How are their new lives as immortals, and particularly how is Drom adjusting? Has she picked out new names for both of them? Are they seeking a new companion for George? If you have a favorite factoid or saint from the series, them interacting with the present-day site or whatever fallout remains from the incident would be fun.
For further inspiration, I've requested this canon previously in a different exchange and you can check that out here.
