MJ (she/her) /multifandom mess/really into dramas esp bl/fic as Incandescentflower on AO3/Incandescentflower on mdl and dreamwidth/ @Incandescentfl on twitter/
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Achi insisting he wants to take care of Karan too has been percolating in my mind for weeks 👀
yeah, it has always been my inclination to explore that dynamic since it isn't a focus of either adaptation, although the Thai version has much more of it, which I really appreciate. I keep thinking about how calm Achi was at Karan's parents' house when in that circumstance most people would be nervous about meeting the family of your significant other. Not to say internally Achi might not have been very nervous, but he put being there for Karan first and foremost and I loved seeing it.
I think there is more where that came from. And if you've read what I've written so far, I'm definitely a little preoccupied with Achi figuring out what Karan wants in different facets of their relationship haha
hi! i love your fics so much. do you think you'll be inspired to write more karan/achi? do you have any headcanons about their lives post-show? or like just general headcanons? i didn't have much faith in taynew when the show was announced but i have seen the errors of my way, they did an excellent job and no cursed penultimate episode, yay!
hey there anon! thank you so much. I'm glad you like my fics! I have one wip for Karanachi that I already started posting - it's an AU where Karan finds out about Achi's mind-reading ability before Achi hears Karan's crush thoughts. I look forward to continuing it, but I ended up having an idea for a one shot that snuck in there before I could keep going on that. I have some ideas for missing scenes or extending scenes during the show timeline. Honestly I have quite a few ideas and I'm hoping to find some time to work on them.
In terms of general headcanons - how much time to you have? haha my brain has been buzzing about them for the last few weeks. After this last episode I've thought a bit about how Karan has asked Achi twice if he misses or regrets losing his magical power - I think despite his love and trust for Achi, we've learned that he was never directly told things by his parents and so he might tend to "mind read" himself and continue to need reassurances.
Achi has declared he will take more care of Karan and I think that will be true. I think it's Karan's natural tendency to focus on what Achi needs and it will be Achi turning that around. Achi clearly wants to be needed - to be seen as someone Karan can rely on. His proposal was "Let me take care of you." He wants to be an equal partner in their relationship, but based on their personalities, I'm sure that balance will take some effort. Karan is not used to being vulnerable.
The fic is formulating as I type haha.
And yes, the entire ending was so satisfying - no unnecessary angst at the end - it was about their journey as a couple, their relationship status had been secured. Their drama was almost always outside of their relationship and they always talked about their misunderstandings and faced things together.
Tay and New were everything I'd hoped they'd be. It's a bit funny because I still haven't watched them in DBK fully. I've seen scenes. All my hopes for them in these roles came from their work in 3 Will Be Free and the Warp Effect. They are both strong actors who can do great work if they have the right story and director. They came through for us all 100% and I will always have warm feelings about them because of it.
It won't be the same at all, but I am still looking forward to them having a drama together so soon after this with Peaceful Property. No matter what, it will feel good seeing them on screen together again.
But ultimately, I am so beyond pleased that they put so much into characters who I had loved so dearly before and even extended their stories in ways that made them even more vibrant to me. I really feel so lucky to get this adaptation. It will stick with me for a long time.
Hey! Just dropping by to say love The Triple N project so far. Excited to see what u planned for future!!
hey anon! thank you so much for saying so. I have been working on this one a long time so sometimes it can feel like not many people are still following it, so I always appreciate it when people tell me they are keeping up with it!
hey anon! thank you so much for the ask. people seem less interactive on tumblr lately and I have been missing chatting with people. wow, this is so many. ok, I am up for the challenge.
(this is for what is billed as bl, but in what I more broadly consider bl, The Untamed is and probably will always be my absolute favorite, but this one definitely is closely behind)
💎I would have said Triage and did even mention it was underrated recently, but there's been a lot of people watching/talking about it lately. I think I'm going to feel that way about Be My Favorite as time goes on because there is so much to dig into but it seems like it hasn't gotten a lot of traction. And also, as I'm thinking about it, Our Dating Sim because it took a fun trope of childhood friends and pining and then made it mutual and I loved that. But after it was over, it seemed like it was over for most people.
🏳️🌈love at first sight is not great for me. I need reasons why someone likes someone else. any fate stuff isn't my thing - I get swoony over people choosing each other.
🚫I hate the "I want you so much I can't control myself" along with blushing maiden stuff. Nothing is more attractive to me than "I want you so much I'd never do anything to hurt you." You can show lots of desire by other actions, but don't disregard what a character says they want. And It really pushes my buttons if both parties aren't equally into any physical touch. It's a nuanced thing, but I hate nothing more than it feeling like someone is forcing themselves on another person. I also don't like jealousy if the jealous one blames their lover. Jealousy is fine (and fun!) if the jealous person knows it's about them.
If you receive this, you make somebody happy! Go on anon and send this to ten of your followers who make you happy or somebody you think needs cheering up. If you get one back, even better! ✨
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anon! this is so nice! thank you, you made my day <3
35. What aspects of your writing are completely unlike your real life?
I don't know if there is one specific aspect where my writing and my life are completely unlike one another. There are things that are similar and things that are completely different. I draw from my own experiences like every writer. But I write about places I've never been or places completely made up and enjoy thinking about different dynamics or stories that are completely new to me.
36. Do you visualize what you read/write?
I try to, but I have discovered that my visualization skills are not as sharp as other people I know. I think that's why I gravitate toward fic for visual mediums where some of those cues are already given. I am often drawn to very vibrant, striking imagery because that's what I need to really visualize something myself.
37. Promote one of your own “deep cut” fics (an underrated one, or one that never got as much traction as you think it deserves!). What do you like about it?
I think that I often write my better stuff as time goes along and by then the fandom has cooled off a bit and so they don't get read as much. My last two long fics in Cherry Magic were probably my best ones but yeah, they have been read less. They're Adachi the Brave Archer and Momo Maho. I also wrote/finished both for Big Bangs so they each have fantastic art too. One is just a lot of mythology and world building that was fun to create. The other has some themes and style in a way that I don't always hit on so well. I really like them both.
48. What’s the last fic you read? Do you recommend it?
One in Five Billion by my friend, @tenillypo. She has slowly coaxed me into the DMBJ fandom and yes, I would definitely recommend this and anything else she writes. She is my fave fic author. She also finished this CQL fic for me and it's definitely one of my favorites.
49. What are you currently working on? Share a few lines if you’re up for it!
I am currently working on a Bad Buddy Series exchange fic that I must keep secret, secret, but I am also working on many others. Most recently I am trying to finish up Somebody to You.
Here's a few lines of the next chapter of that one:
Jaeyoung pointedly looked at the driver and tightened his tie more. It was a strange impulse Sangwoo felt, wanting to reach over and take the tie out of Jaeyoung’s hand to release the tension and figure out what was wrong. Still, he wasn’t an idiot. He didn’t always know why Jaeyoung was experiencing particular feelings, but he could tell when not to push him.
50. Answer any question of your choice, or talk about anything you want to talk about!
I just really appreciate the ask anon! I write fic in large part to talk with people about the fandoms I love and sometimes when the fic is harder to write and I'm not posting as much, I interact with people less and I miss chatting about the characters I love. I don't think I'm the only one who feels this way, but sometimes tumblr and twitter feel like very lonely places. It's definitely not always the case, but it's easy to feel like most people are just scrolling past you and not actually interacting and most of what you put out there to reach out is just yelling into the void.
I'm so so happy you're writing for palmnueng too 💖 they have such a grip on my heart, i miss them 😢
thanks, anon. I'm glad you liked my little oneshot for them. I enjoyed them overall but the island bits where especially good for me and I wanted to spend some time considering how Palm felt about everything. And the dynamic was so good.
Someday I'll write a bodyguard au for a pairing. Someday...
Hello, the alex/rj late prompt anon here. Thank you so much for considering the request and writing the fic! It is so good I love it! I really hope you're feeling well and you get even better soon. Wishing lots of joy your way!
oh hey anon, I'm glad to hear you liked it! I really enjoy prompts and writing for people, so I was happy to do it. I love the fandom gift economy.
I'm going to focus on some of my longer fics that I have been working on for a while, but hopefully I'll get to open up prompts again at some point. I had so much fun doing it.
And thanks for the well wishes. Fortunately, I am feeling much better now. <3
I think shows l0ve in the air and kinnp0rsche are shows that actually fetishsize gay men not other shows and the fandoms are toxic as fuck
oh boy anon, you brought the heavy hitters right out of the gate. I wouldn't say I'm shocked by this confession. If you've followed me for a while you might know I have my own feelings about those shows that I mostly just kinda hint at and one in particular I still filter the tags on for this site.
And well, there's been some crazy noise around at least one of those fandoms lately...
Hi. I don't know if you are still taking prompts for this one, but a no. 23 hand holding under the table for Alex and RJ please? Thank you!
Hey anon. I had closed the prompts I was doing while the show was airing, but if you're ok with waiting I could definitely do another. I'm just traveling and don't have extra time right now.
I enjoy prompts so I'm open to asks from any fandoms I've written for already, I just won't be able to turn them around the way I was for the ask game. So if that doesn't matter to you, feel free to send things along and I'll do what I can as long as it's a pairing I support and not on my general dnw list.
MTYL is so gooooood *sobs* it's legit ruining me for other BLs
Yes, mtyl anon, it's true. It really takes the best of so many things i've liked about other BLs and smoooshed it all together.
The acting is so good. The story has great build up. The direction is wonderful. And everyone is so relatable.
A big bonus that all the leads are stupid pretty.
I'm right there with you.
They really hit it out of the park with this one. (except for the name, why still why?) - oh no, as I write this, I am now going down a rabbit hole of how the name is a perfect signifier of the show - don't judge something on first glance, things aren't what they seem, there is always more there, take a chance on it, try to find out more and you'll get the whole picture.
Oh boy, see? I will be here screaming all week and maybe longer, so happy to yell about this with our fandom of 10 people? 20 people? IDK, but I'm pretty sure I could name the majority of the fandom. 😂
Could I request 31 from the hugs list for RJ and Alex? I love the prompt fills you've done so far, they're like crack to me
hey anon! thanks for the ask. I've had a busy week so I've been trying to get this going for you and also not have it be an absolute mess
I'm glad to hear you enjoy my ficlets! I am starting to wonder how much schmoop one person can write about one show, but I'm willing to push my limits here. (and have a history in the past of doing so in other fandoms, *cough* cherry magic *cough*)
This is for RJ/Alex for number 31 from the hugs prompt list which is hugging while straddling the partner. I have to say, I have written a lot of sm*t and this is definitely only a T rating but the logistics of this was a challenge. :) Hope it works!
(Any other prompts, I have steadily been getting to work on, so if you sent me something, it's still in my queue!)
RJ was trying to appear calm. He knew it wouldn’t be good to show Alex how much he was freaking out about being in his apartment. He had never imagined he’d get to see it, let alone be invited to it.
Being inside, it was exactly what RJ would expect from Alex’s place. Minimalist. An open studio apartment with a chair and some book shelves, a galley kitchen and a good sized bed. RJ’s eyes slid over the last object unable to not picture Alex waking up in it in the morning, his hair all disheveled, rubbing sleep from his eyes. RJ wanted to see it so badly.
And now he thought maybe someday Alex would want him to see it too. He had kissed him back. He had said he liked having him around. For Alex that was practically a proposal.
When they were together back at the restaurant, things felt normal, like nothing had changed between them. Alex still kinda lectured about things. RJ still kinda listened.
oh hey, you know what, anon? I did the 27 prompt for kisses for RJ/Alex, but the ask just had a typo in the number and I didn't check back. That one is kisses for cover.
RJ was only going to return to get his last paycheck. He didn’t really know why he had to go there in person. Bai Lang had called and said it had something to do with paperwork he needed to finish. RJ had no other reason to go back to White Dark Bistro. Alex never reached out, never called, never said anything. Sure, RJ was younger than him, but he wasn’t stupid. Alex’s lack of acknowledgment was his response.
RJ was just going to slip in and slip out. Maybe ask around to find out how Alex has been. Thankfully he knew it was Alex’s day off. Even though RJ wanted to see him, he knew he couldn’t take it. It would hurt too much.
At least things were less volatile with his parents. He wouldn’t exactly call them good. His father’s health seemed to be stable and they were mostly just not talking about his preferences for men. He didn’t know how long it would last, but it clearly made his mother feel better to have RJ back at home, for now.
But with his father’s sickness, brought other ghosts from the past. The Wangs, his father’s partner at his firm and his daughter, who their parents had heavily tried to push together with RJ, were going to come over to visit. RJ wondered if this might have had something to do with the sudden need for everyone to have him home.
His errand was a good excuse to leave. One less headache to deal with.
Although he should have considered that being back at the restaurant could be even more uncomfortable. He steeled himself for whatever speech Bai Lang was going to give him, but he simply asked, “Have you talked to Alex?” when he handed him the envelope.
“No,” RJ said, shoving it into his jacket pocket.
Bai Lang looked across the room and said, “Well, maybe you should.”
Alex stood at the door to the backroom, his expression unreadable as usual. RJ hesitated for a moment, but decisively turned on his heels to get out of there. The only problem was the unfortunate discovery that his father’s partner and his daughter had shown up at the front door.
“Shit,” RJ said, moving back to the end of the bar, hunching over to try to conceal himself.
“What are you doing?” Alex asked, now standing between him and his unexpected visitors.
“Hiding,” RJ said.
“Well, you’re doing a terrible job of it,” he said.
RJ shot a look at Alex, pissed he could make jokes after everything.
Alex shifted his posture, standing up straight as thought he was going to give RJ another one of his lectures. “I thought you said you were facing things now. You just left and didn’t take any responsibility.”
“I’m facing some things,” RJ said, still watching the Wang’s who looked to be waiting to be seated. “But some things are better to walk away from.”
“Is that what you’re doing?” Alex said, the tone in his voice changing.
RJ looked back at Alex, who was standing there expectantly. It took a moment for RJ to replay their conversation and understand - Alex thought RJ was talking about him.
He sighed. “It’s not you,” he hissed as the Wangs moved closer to the bar. “That’s my father’s partner and his daughter who they've been trying to fix me up with. Sometimes facing things doesn’t mean the problems go away.”
He ducked behind Alex again, who turned to look at the pair. And shit, they were coming straight to the bar. There was no way RJ could avoid this.
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