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Chocolate Box 2019
Dear Chocolate Box Author,
Thank you so much for writing for me! I had a ton of fun with Chocolate Box last year and I'm happy to be back. I'm sticking with almost all Yuletide fandoms this year, and I'll be absolutely thrilled with fic for any of them! I've received delightful stories for some of these pairings and some are nonexistent, and I'm always happy with more of them.
Stuff I love:
Thank you so much for writing for me! I had a ton of fun with Chocolate Box last year and I'm happy to be back. I'm sticking with almost all Yuletide fandoms this year, and I'll be absolutely thrilled with fic for any of them! I've received delightful stories for some of these pairings and some are nonexistent, and I'm always happy with more of them.
Stuff I love:
- Shipping! I am a ridiculous shipper at heart, so my favorite thing would be ship fic for the pairings I request; I love sexual tension, slow burn, pining, and lots of other stuff. Porn or no porn are both great--it's the ship more than the smut I'm into. I also love characters falling for others that they never would have expected, as is probably obvious from my ships. I love pining and hurt/comfort and cuddling to avoid hypothermia and all those wonderful fanfic tropes. Shippy pre-relationship stuff is also great!
- Identity porn! As defined by Fanlore, it's focusing on people who have secret identities which focus on the consequences of using multiple personas". So Character A is in disguise, interacting with Character B, who may or may not know who Character A really is, and there may be kissing. This has obvious implications for shapeshifters and characters with masks/secret identities (bonus points if it's hero/villain), but anywhere you can fit it in I will love it.
- Bad guys turning good! I love villains who discover that their worldview is wrong, especially by getting to know one of the good guys. I also love villains who aren't entirely bad, and good guys who can learn from them too.
- Dramatic reunions! Considering practically all of my requests include at least one character that canonically dies, well... I love seeing characters brought back from the dead (or not actually dead, or whatever plot device works) reunited with someone who's been mourning them. I really love if the living person had feelings for the other and regrets never confessing them.
- Other characters! I adore everyone in these canons and would love to see any of them who fit into the story.
- Lots of story types--adventure, what-ifs, canon continuations, everyone is mysteriously alive somehow, etc. Both happy and bittersweet/sad fics are great, as long as the angst isn't from the pairing's relationship not working out.
- Your own prompts! I throw out a few specific story prompts for each pairing, but I will be thrilled to read any ideas you have!
- Interactive fiction! This is mostly relevant for Yuletide, but I figured I'd throw it in here in case anyone wants an excuse to write some. Character death, AU, and other pairings are fine for different endings in IF.
DNWs:
- Non-con or commonly squicky stuff like scat. Dub-con is great.
- Character bashing, including canon love interests.
- PWP--porn along with other stuff is great, but I'm more interested in the character interactions. (For treats, go wild!)
- Non-canon major character death.
- AUs of the setting instead of plot (mundane AUs, everyone is ponies, etc.)
- Unrequited love (one or both parties incorrectly thinking it's unrequited is great) & shooting down pairings I requested
- Established relationship fic. This isn't as set in stone as the others, but I love seeing my OTPs get together!
Crossover Fandom
Gilgamesh (Final Fantasy V) & Enkidu (Fate/Strange Fake)
Gilgamesh's dimension-hopping and Fate/'s...everything make a ton of opportunities for these two to meet, and I think they'd get along. What does Enkidu think of this goofy good guy? Is Gilgamesh missing his Enkidu and delighted to find a fine green Enkifriend? (This would work great with FFXIV Gilgamesh, who misses him so much he paints a chicken green.) What kind of adventures do they have? How does their inevitable duel go? If you can make the ship work, go right ahead--a fling would be kind of hilarious, and also sweet if they're missing their respective paramours.
I like: Gil/Bartz & CasGil/Enkidu, Enkidu meeting chocobos, Enkidu meeting Enkidu, Gil meeting any Servants familiar with Fate/Gil, Kingu
Kino (Kino’s Journey) & Captain Nemo (20000 Leagues Under the Sea)
Upon watching the new Kino anime, I was really taken by the idea of these unusual, lonely travelers meeting each other. What if one of the nations Kino visits is a submarine? What would she think of Nemo, and what would Nemo think of her and Hermes? Would she manage to leave in three days? If you manage to make Kino/Nemo work, I'd be extremely intrigued!
I like: Any references to Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Nemo reservedly geeking out over Hermes
I don't like: Nemo/Aronnax (OTP, but want the focus on Kino; implied past/future Nemo/Aronnax is great)
Fate/Grand Order
I got into Fate/ after seeing Iskandar/Waver fanart, then watching Fate/Zero, then consuming everything else I could get my hands on, and now I adore this series. I love the endless possibilities of Fate/, and how Servants bring their past lives to their new ones and form new and reinvent old relationships. I play on NA FGO, but feel free to use stuff from JP if you don't need to have played it to appreciate it. Don't worry about spoilers from any Fate/series, and don't feel like you have to know any other canons to write for me--include whatever details you want or don't want to! The Gilgamesh/Kingu section in this letter has Babylonia spoilers, everything else isn't spoilery.
I love a lot of other FGO characters, so if you want to include other characters or have some cameos, some favorites are: Mordred, Alexander, Lu Bu, Astolfo, Drake, Nightingale, Kojirou, Gilles, Bedivere, Lartoria, Marie, Martha, Shakespeare, Mash, Gudako, Da Vinci, Dr. Roman, Hassans, Fran, FOU. Any historical fanServants are great, especially those connected to the characters I requested.
I think of almost everyone as poly in FGO--at the very least, I like the idea of Gudako banging her way across Chaldea, so feel free to assume Gudako/everyone for any of these.
Darius III/Iskandar
Darius and Iskandar act a little bit like starcrossed lovers in FGO, and I'd love to see that go further. Alex calls Darius his "beloved rival!" Darius is obsessed with him! Iskandar is disappointed he can't have a drink with him! And the Solomon cutscene, oh my god. I'd love to see Iskandar actually have the chance to meet his rival outside the battlefield--is Darius summoned in another class? Is his Madness Enhancement toned down enough that he can speak? How does Darius feel about going from "peaceful and tranquil" in life to what he is as a Berserker? How would Darius react to Iskandar declaring the winner of a fight can top (or bottom)? Historically, Iskandar married Darius' daughter and became BFFs with his mother--what does Darius think about that? Alexander/Darius and shippy gen are good for this pairing, too.
I like: poly Iskandar, Gudako & Darius having a good relationship
I dislike: Little Darius, Age 3
Gilgamesh/Kingu
I've casually shipped Gilgamesh/Enkidu for a while...and then Babylonia happened and I fell completely in love with Kingu. I love how Enkidu's feelings push Kingu to Gil, and how Gil recognizes he's different and still offers him kindness and friendship. And I love Kingu's anger and pain at that kindness, and his reluctant formation of his own identity (how did he end up with a gender, anyway?). I'd love to see their talk in Babylonia go a little further (kissing! kissing!), or what would happen if he found a way to live for Gil instead of die for him. I'd also love Kingu being summoned in Chaldea with CasGil - is Enkidu there? How would Kingu deal with being surrounded by people who accept him? What exactly could Gil do with two shapeshifters?
I like: Gilgamesh/Enkidu OTP, Kingu/Gilgamesh/Enkidu
I don't like: Archer Gil, pitting Kingu/Gil vs. Enkidu/Gil, jealous Enkidu
Iskandar/Waver Velvet
I adore Iskandar/Waver in Fate/Zero, but I love the possibilities of their FGO relationship even more. Waver, having lived his life in memory of his king, having given up on ever seeing him again and actively destroying his only chance, finally gets to see him again. Except Iskandar's a kid. And then he has to kill his Iskandar. I want to see them finally have a chance together, for Iskandar to be both Waver's king and his equal. What happens if they meet after Accel/Zero Order--does Waver finally confess, or does Iskandar have to get it out of him? Does Gudako need them to bang to get mana, somehow? Does Alex having a crush on Waver clue him into Iskandar's interest? Does Waver attempt to hide his identity from Iskandar because of course he wouldn't be interested in Waver Velvet? What if they interacted more in Accel/Zero Order? Is Waver TOTALLY NOT JEALOUS of Iskandar's other lovers? See my Yuletide letter for more details!
I like: poly Iskandar (especially with Alexander the Great's RL lovers or wives), Iskandar being proud of Waver, Iskandar/Alex/Waver, LEMII Waver
I don't like: Iskandar not remembering Waver and his Holy Grail War (okay if he regains his memories, though), pre-F/GO requited Waver/Iskandar (give me years of pining!)
Waver Velvet/Zhuge Liang
Pseudoservants have so much possibility, and I would absolutely love to see more of Zhuge Liang and how he interacts with Waver. I don't know much about historical Zhuge Liang yet, so feel free to pull on other sources and/or completely Fateify him. (I'd prefer if Waver isn't really telling the truth about him being a "monster", though.) What's it like sharing the same body? Does Zhuge have anything to say about Waver's obvious weakness for Iskandar, or Waver's playing Dynasty Warriors? (I also don't know Dynasty Warriors, but a crossover would be kind of great!) Is there ever a reason for Zhuge to take over (maybe just Waver letting him enjoy himself)? What would happen if one developed a crush on the other? What if Zhuge Liang was summoned himself, and Waver had to deal with feelings of inferiority (plus oh no, he's hot)? Shippy gen is cool for this pairing, too.
I like: Iskandar and/or Alex cheerfully noticing the attraction, Zhuge Liang steering Waver AWAY from Lu Bu
Final Fantasy V
I adore Final Fantasy V! I love the big, goofy adventure feel of it, the surprising darkness that occasionally shows up, the characters, the humor, the job system, all of it. I just want to see everyone having more adventures, traveling together to see the worlds, bickering and getting into ridiculous situations and having fun. My favorite translation is the GBA/iOS/Steam version, since the humor comes across a lot better; however, I've gotten into the habit of calling Bartz Butz so go with whatever version of the names you want! I know almost every version of Final Fantasy's Gilgamesh (except Type-0, but I know he's hot so that's cool), so feel free to throw in references to anything and everything. Things I love: all the characters, Boko and his family, job classes, dancer Bartz, Syldra
Bartz Klauser/Gilgamesh (Final Fantasy V)
Gilgamesh has spent the twenty-five years since his original appearance hopping across dimensions, looking for Bartz (and swords). If that isn't love, I don't know what is. I love how Gilgamesh comes to respect the party over their meetings, and how he ultimately sacrifices himself for them; in Gil's later appearances, I love how often he's looking for Bartz and hoping for Bartz to recognize him. I cannot see Gil as anything but totally in love with Bartz (whether or not he realizes it is another question). I'd love to see the two of them getting to meet again post-game, after Bartz knows what he's done for them; this can happen in their original world, in Dissidia, World of Final Fantasy, or pretty much anywhere else they might pop up. I'd also like to see them meeting in the afterlife, since any party members who die in the final battle actually stay dead for a few months. Also I'd love to see Gilgamesh meet an amnesiac Bartz who finally does recognize him--Dissidia is good for that, or whatever you come up with.
I like: swords, everyone else, everyone else being exasperated with Bartz's new suitor (especially Faris)
I don't like: Bartz/Faris
Bartz Klauser/Galuf Halm Baldesion
I am really fond of their canon interactions, and would love to see the camaraderie between them develop into a relationship (or, well, just slightly awkward flirting). I love how the two of them bicker and rag on each other, but always have each other's backs; it's so sweet when after Bartz leaves his home to chase after Galuf, they have such a hard time having a heart-to-heart and admitting that they care. I'd love to see one of them kiss the other (to their own surprise) in that moment, or admitting they both find Faris hot while they think she's a man, or any other hijinks these idiots get up to. I'd also love Bartz realizing how much he misses Galuf after he's gone, and then finding some way to bring him back (possibly if he's dead for a time after the final battle?). Also job-related silliness with the Tempting Tango, because they are both amazing as dancers.
I like: Mention of Galuf/Xezat, combination with other party & Gilgamesh pairings, Krile, Bartz being kind of into Galuf being royalty and Galuf finding this hilarious
I don't like: Bartz/Faris
Bartz Klauser/Faris Scherwiz/Galuf Halm Baldesion/Lenna Charlotte Tycoon
Bartz Klauser/Faris Scherwiz/Galuf Halm Baldesion/Lenna Charlotte Tycoon/Gilgamesh
And in culmination of my requests, I adore how the whole party has fun together and supports each other, how they banter and bicker and will leave their home behind forever if it means helping one of them. I love how their personalities complement each other, and how they grow attached over the course of traveling together. As for Gilgamesh, I love that he begins to question his purpose as he gets to know these warriors for good, and how much he respects them. Many of the above prompts work for the OT4/OT5 as well; this would also be great for job shenanigans, or the others being there for one of them after one of the many traumatic events in the game. Gil could dimension-hop them to somewhere where Galuf is alive, or find him in the Void (or maybe Galuf finds Gil in the afterlife). The Faris/Lenna part can be romantic or not, whichever works for you.
I like: Krile (I love her role in the party too, just not in the ship!), Bartz being the only non-royal, Lenna in hard-hitting physical classes
I don't like: Only focusing on the het pairings
Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy X is my favorite Final Fantasy--I love how the beautiful, colorful paradise hides a story of overcoming trauma and the endless cycle of death, I love watching Tidus and Yuna grow and learn from each other, and I love how they win in the end and get to see an entire world learn how to adapt to normal life. Auron is my all-time favorite Final Fantasy character; I love how he's this cool, grizzled badass who turns out to have been intensely traumatized himself, who rejected death to keep his promises to his friends. Any worldbuilding about Spira is wonderful, and any characters are welcome (except Seymour (except in general creepy villain territory)). Please ignore -Will-, for the love of god (although Tidus and Yuna growing apart is fine).
Auron/Tidus (FFX)
I absolutely adore Auron and Tidus' relationship, and how Tidus learns so much about Auron and how much they have in common throughout the pilgrimage. My favorite interpretation of them is Tidus having a bit of a crush on him when he grew up, because he's cool and mysterious, and then learned that he was a hothead dork who got himself killed and really falls for him. I like either 'something's between us but it won't happen because Tidus is in love with Yuna' or 'Tidus and Yuna are incredibly important to each other but not romantically into each other/not exclusive'. Something in the afterlife is great too, or Yuna bringing them both back (and Auron is pretty sure he just wanted to rest???).
I like: Scar kissing/touching, Auron opening up to Tidus, acknowledgement that everyone on Yuna's pilgrimage has a crush on Auron, Auron having been in love with a tragically straight Braska, Auron being gay
I don't like: Pre-pilgrimage requited relationship, daddy kink (look Tidus has one dad and that is quite enough), -Will-
Auron/Yuna (FFX)
One of the Auron pairings I'd like to see more of--I love the idea of Yuna wanting to know more about her father and convincing Auron to talk about him, and becoming closer to Auron as a result. I like this as shippy or one-sided feelings on Yuna's side; and my eternal headcanon for Auron is that he was in love with Braska, so being both drawn to and hurt by her being like him is great too! I'd love bittersweet conversations as they approach Zanarkand (with Auron knowing the truth, and knowing there's a chance they could save her), or after, when they're forged a new path. Yuna being able to communicate with Auron after she sends him (maybe his real self is on the Farplane?) would be great too.
I like: Tidus can come too (a.k.a. Tidus/Auron/Yuna), both of them missing Braska, Auron's conflicted feelings about leading another summoner to their possible death
I don't like: Auron using Yuna as a replacement for Braska, unfavorably comparing Tidus to Auron
Jecht/Yuna (Final Fantasy X & X-2)
Not actually as crack as it sounds! In Dissidia 012, Jecht and Yuna (minus some memories) travel together, and Jecht is gentle and respectful towards her in a way he doesn't sound anywhere else. I love the idea of Jecht being surprisingly sweet (surprisingly to literally anyone who's ever met him), and of Yuna thinking he's just a kind and heroic man. What if she can communicate with Sin like Tidus can? What if Sin doesn't come back to Spira (shut UP Will), but Jecht does? Setting it in Dissidia 012 is good too!
I like: Tidus and Yuna having amicably separated or not been interested romantically, Yuna with her FFX or FFX-2 characterization, Yuna grappling with how she sees Jecht versus how he treated Tidus, both of them missing Braska
I don't like: Unfavorably comparing Tidus to Jecht, Yuna explicitly choosing Jecht over Tidus (I just love Tidus okay)
Final Fantasy XV
This game snuck up on me to become one of my favorite Final Fantasies. I adore the characters and relationships; there's enough fantastic fic out there for everything that I decided to focus just on my rarest pair. I love the bros and Ardyn a lot and would love seeing any of the other characters too. Also BABY CHOCOBOS
Gilgamesh (Final Fantasy XV)/Cor Leonis (FFXV)
Well this becoming one of my favorite FFXV pairings took me by surprise! I love the story we get of their interactions, how we learn of Cor's feelings of failure, how he felt like his nickname was mocking him, and then seeing that Gilgamesh was so impressed by this boy who did what no one else could. I love the idea of Gilgamesh wanting him to come back, having held on to his sword and clearly thought of him as a worthy opponent. I could see Cor going back to seek out Gilgamesh, or Gilgamesh finally going to seek out him (maybe in the World of Ruin? maybe in disguise?). This is also an exception to my character death DNW, since I love the idea of Gil finally getting to rest when Ardyn does.
I like: Mask kink, size kink, appreciation of Gil's voice and Cor's eyes, Gilgamesh having been Ardyn's shield, Cor's self-doubts, implied Cor/Gladio and/or Gil/Gladio banging
I don't like: Gil/Ardyn (mentioned shippiness or hints are fine, Gil currently loving him not)
Nier Gestalt
My favorite thing about Nier is how love drives everyone's actions; although things go horribly wrong for the characters and the world as a whole, people love and care for each other, and make mistakes because of it. The characters are incredible, and their interactions really make the game. I love the tragedy of the game, but I'd also love fix-it fic because oh man everyone deserves to be happy. I also super love how Nier plays with its medium, so if you can think of any way to do that go wild! See my promotion post for more of what I love about Nier.
Grimoire Weiss/Nier (Nier)
The creators have joked that "I've grown rather fond of Weiss" is Weiss' declaration of love for Nier, and, well, it totally is. I adore how after smacking around a pompous, cranky, blood-magic-using book, Nier immediately became friends with him. I love how Weiss, despite his apparent scorn, immediately began sympathizing with Yonah's plight and was inseparable from Nier for the rest of their lives. I'd love to see them somehow reuniting after Ending D--would they recognize each other, if Weiss is his human self and Nier had been erased from his memories? Do they meet in Automata's moon bunker? I'd also love Nier/Weiss while Weiss is a book (if this includes sex, whatever freaky stuff they have to do is a-ok). What was the timeskip like, with both of them becoming more and more bloodthirsty but still staying together? What if they're both text in the Forest of Myth, and Nier gets to see Weiss' dreams? Does Weiss feel it when Nier tapes pictures of swords in him? See my Yuletide letter for more of them!
I like: Sidequest banter, Weiss being exasperated by fishing and gardening, Kainé and Emil, wild boars, Weiss' backstory from Grimoire Nier, spine stroking
I don't like: Weiss having a human body during the game
Kainé/Grimoire Weiss/Nier (Nier)
I adore every interaction of these three, and I'd love to see them in a relationship (that is almost certainly a trainwreck). I love how Nier is open with his affection for both of them (while being slightly confused by romantic feelings), and how Kainé and Weiss care a lot about Nier and each other but mask it through endless, ENDLESS complaining and insults and sniping. I'd love to see the three of them admitting they care, through words or actions; I'd also be into Kainé admitting she's intersex and Nier and Weiss being supportive in their own way ("It's your personality that's the issue, hussy!") Any of my post-game Nier/Weiss prompts would be great with Kainé included, too!
I like: Emil, banter, Nier trying to keep Kainé and Weiss from killing each other, Kainé and Weiss reluctantly bonding over being in love with Nier
I don't like: Weiss having a human body during the game, Tyrann ruining things (see below request for that...)
Kainé/Tyrann (Nier)
I love Kainé and want her to be happy, but HERE WE ARE. I really started shipping these two when Tyrann sacrificed himself for her, admitting it was probably for the same reason Nier did. I'd really love to see Tyrann's slow realization of feelings, basically being confused about what the hell they are. As for Kainé, I love that she comes to recognize herself in him, when she's so tired and ready to be done with the world, and knows what it's like to live solely on hate. Feel free to go darker with these two, and/or extremely dubious with the consent, but I'd like to see that twisted connection of theirs come out. For something potentially less dark, again, post-game reunions would very much change their power dynamics and could be very interesting.
I like: weird sex with one's own arm, Kainé giving as good as she gets
I don't like: more than a mention of Kainé's grandmother's death
Gilgamesh (Final Fantasy V) & Enkidu (Fate/Strange Fake)
Gilgamesh's dimension-hopping and Fate/'s...everything make a ton of opportunities for these two to meet, and I think they'd get along. What does Enkidu think of this goofy good guy? Is Gilgamesh missing his Enkidu and delighted to find a fine green Enkifriend? (This would work great with FFXIV Gilgamesh, who misses him so much he paints a chicken green.) What kind of adventures do they have? How does their inevitable duel go? If you can make the ship work, go right ahead--a fling would be kind of hilarious, and also sweet if they're missing their respective paramours.
I like: Gil/Bartz & CasGil/Enkidu, Enkidu meeting chocobos, Enkidu meeting Enkidu, Gil meeting any Servants familiar with Fate/Gil, Kingu
Kino (Kino’s Journey) & Captain Nemo (20000 Leagues Under the Sea)
Upon watching the new Kino anime, I was really taken by the idea of these unusual, lonely travelers meeting each other. What if one of the nations Kino visits is a submarine? What would she think of Nemo, and what would Nemo think of her and Hermes? Would she manage to leave in three days? If you manage to make Kino/Nemo work, I'd be extremely intrigued!
I like: Any references to Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Nemo reservedly geeking out over Hermes
I don't like: Nemo/Aronnax (OTP, but want the focus on Kino; implied past/future Nemo/Aronnax is great)
Fate/Grand Order
I got into Fate/ after seeing Iskandar/Waver fanart, then watching Fate/Zero, then consuming everything else I could get my hands on, and now I adore this series. I love the endless possibilities of Fate/, and how Servants bring their past lives to their new ones and form new and reinvent old relationships. I play on NA FGO, but feel free to use stuff from JP if you don't need to have played it to appreciate it. Don't worry about spoilers from any Fate/series, and don't feel like you have to know any other canons to write for me--include whatever details you want or don't want to! The Gilgamesh/Kingu section in this letter has Babylonia spoilers, everything else isn't spoilery.
I love a lot of other FGO characters, so if you want to include other characters or have some cameos, some favorites are: Mordred, Alexander, Lu Bu, Astolfo, Drake, Nightingale, Kojirou, Gilles, Bedivere, Lartoria, Marie, Martha, Shakespeare, Mash, Gudako, Da Vinci, Dr. Roman, Hassans, Fran, FOU. Any historical fanServants are great, especially those connected to the characters I requested.
I think of almost everyone as poly in FGO--at the very least, I like the idea of Gudako banging her way across Chaldea, so feel free to assume Gudako/everyone for any of these.
Darius III/Iskandar
Darius and Iskandar act a little bit like starcrossed lovers in FGO, and I'd love to see that go further. Alex calls Darius his "beloved rival!" Darius is obsessed with him! Iskandar is disappointed he can't have a drink with him! And the Solomon cutscene, oh my god. I'd love to see Iskandar actually have the chance to meet his rival outside the battlefield--is Darius summoned in another class? Is his Madness Enhancement toned down enough that he can speak? How does Darius feel about going from "peaceful and tranquil" in life to what he is as a Berserker? How would Darius react to Iskandar declaring the winner of a fight can top (or bottom)? Historically, Iskandar married Darius' daughter and became BFFs with his mother--what does Darius think about that? Alexander/Darius and shippy gen are good for this pairing, too.
I like: poly Iskandar, Gudako & Darius having a good relationship
I dislike: Little Darius, Age 3
Gilgamesh/Kingu
I've casually shipped Gilgamesh/Enkidu for a while...and then Babylonia happened and I fell completely in love with Kingu. I love how Enkidu's feelings push Kingu to Gil, and how Gil recognizes he's different and still offers him kindness and friendship. And I love Kingu's anger and pain at that kindness, and his reluctant formation of his own identity (how did he end up with a gender, anyway?). I'd love to see their talk in Babylonia go a little further (kissing! kissing!), or what would happen if he found a way to live for Gil instead of die for him. I'd also love Kingu being summoned in Chaldea with CasGil - is Enkidu there? How would Kingu deal with being surrounded by people who accept him? What exactly could Gil do with two shapeshifters?
I like: Gilgamesh/Enkidu OTP, Kingu/Gilgamesh/Enkidu
I don't like: Archer Gil, pitting Kingu/Gil vs. Enkidu/Gil, jealous Enkidu
Iskandar/Waver Velvet
I adore Iskandar/Waver in Fate/Zero, but I love the possibilities of their FGO relationship even more. Waver, having lived his life in memory of his king, having given up on ever seeing him again and actively destroying his only chance, finally gets to see him again. Except Iskandar's a kid. And then he has to kill his Iskandar. I want to see them finally have a chance together, for Iskandar to be both Waver's king and his equal. What happens if they meet after Accel/Zero Order--does Waver finally confess, or does Iskandar have to get it out of him? Does Gudako need them to bang to get mana, somehow? Does Alex having a crush on Waver clue him into Iskandar's interest? Does Waver attempt to hide his identity from Iskandar because of course he wouldn't be interested in Waver Velvet? What if they interacted more in Accel/Zero Order? Is Waver TOTALLY NOT JEALOUS of Iskandar's other lovers? See my Yuletide letter for more details!
I like: poly Iskandar (especially with Alexander the Great's RL lovers or wives), Iskandar being proud of Waver, Iskandar/Alex/Waver, LEMII Waver
I don't like: Iskandar not remembering Waver and his Holy Grail War (okay if he regains his memories, though), pre-F/GO requited Waver/Iskandar (give me years of pining!)
Waver Velvet/Zhuge Liang
Pseudoservants have so much possibility, and I would absolutely love to see more of Zhuge Liang and how he interacts with Waver. I don't know much about historical Zhuge Liang yet, so feel free to pull on other sources and/or completely Fateify him. (I'd prefer if Waver isn't really telling the truth about him being a "monster", though.) What's it like sharing the same body? Does Zhuge have anything to say about Waver's obvious weakness for Iskandar, or Waver's playing Dynasty Warriors? (I also don't know Dynasty Warriors, but a crossover would be kind of great!) Is there ever a reason for Zhuge to take over (maybe just Waver letting him enjoy himself)? What would happen if one developed a crush on the other? What if Zhuge Liang was summoned himself, and Waver had to deal with feelings of inferiority (plus oh no, he's hot)? Shippy gen is cool for this pairing, too.
I like: Iskandar and/or Alex cheerfully noticing the attraction, Zhuge Liang steering Waver AWAY from Lu Bu
Final Fantasy V
I adore Final Fantasy V! I love the big, goofy adventure feel of it, the surprising darkness that occasionally shows up, the characters, the humor, the job system, all of it. I just want to see everyone having more adventures, traveling together to see the worlds, bickering and getting into ridiculous situations and having fun. My favorite translation is the GBA/iOS/Steam version, since the humor comes across a lot better; however, I've gotten into the habit of calling Bartz Butz so go with whatever version of the names you want! I know almost every version of Final Fantasy's Gilgamesh (except Type-0, but I know he's hot so that's cool), so feel free to throw in references to anything and everything. Things I love: all the characters, Boko and his family, job classes, dancer Bartz, Syldra
Bartz Klauser/Gilgamesh (Final Fantasy V)
Gilgamesh has spent the twenty-five years since his original appearance hopping across dimensions, looking for Bartz (and swords). If that isn't love, I don't know what is. I love how Gilgamesh comes to respect the party over their meetings, and how he ultimately sacrifices himself for them; in Gil's later appearances, I love how often he's looking for Bartz and hoping for Bartz to recognize him. I cannot see Gil as anything but totally in love with Bartz (whether or not he realizes it is another question). I'd love to see the two of them getting to meet again post-game, after Bartz knows what he's done for them; this can happen in their original world, in Dissidia, World of Final Fantasy, or pretty much anywhere else they might pop up. I'd also like to see them meeting in the afterlife, since any party members who die in the final battle actually stay dead for a few months. Also I'd love to see Gilgamesh meet an amnesiac Bartz who finally does recognize him--Dissidia is good for that, or whatever you come up with.
I like: swords, everyone else, everyone else being exasperated with Bartz's new suitor (especially Faris)
I don't like: Bartz/Faris
Bartz Klauser/Galuf Halm Baldesion
I am really fond of their canon interactions, and would love to see the camaraderie between them develop into a relationship (or, well, just slightly awkward flirting). I love how the two of them bicker and rag on each other, but always have each other's backs; it's so sweet when after Bartz leaves his home to chase after Galuf, they have such a hard time having a heart-to-heart and admitting that they care. I'd love to see one of them kiss the other (to their own surprise) in that moment, or admitting they both find Faris hot while they think she's a man, or any other hijinks these idiots get up to. I'd also love Bartz realizing how much he misses Galuf after he's gone, and then finding some way to bring him back (possibly if he's dead for a time after the final battle?). Also job-related silliness with the Tempting Tango, because they are both amazing as dancers.
I like: Mention of Galuf/Xezat, combination with other party & Gilgamesh pairings, Krile, Bartz being kind of into Galuf being royalty and Galuf finding this hilarious
I don't like: Bartz/Faris
Bartz Klauser/Faris Scherwiz/Galuf Halm Baldesion/Lenna Charlotte Tycoon
Bartz Klauser/Faris Scherwiz/Galuf Halm Baldesion/Lenna Charlotte Tycoon/Gilgamesh
And in culmination of my requests, I adore how the whole party has fun together and supports each other, how they banter and bicker and will leave their home behind forever if it means helping one of them. I love how their personalities complement each other, and how they grow attached over the course of traveling together. As for Gilgamesh, I love that he begins to question his purpose as he gets to know these warriors for good, and how much he respects them. Many of the above prompts work for the OT4/OT5 as well; this would also be great for job shenanigans, or the others being there for one of them after one of the many traumatic events in the game. Gil could dimension-hop them to somewhere where Galuf is alive, or find him in the Void (or maybe Galuf finds Gil in the afterlife). The Faris/Lenna part can be romantic or not, whichever works for you.
I like: Krile (I love her role in the party too, just not in the ship!), Bartz being the only non-royal, Lenna in hard-hitting physical classes
I don't like: Only focusing on the het pairings
Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy X is my favorite Final Fantasy--I love how the beautiful, colorful paradise hides a story of overcoming trauma and the endless cycle of death, I love watching Tidus and Yuna grow and learn from each other, and I love how they win in the end and get to see an entire world learn how to adapt to normal life. Auron is my all-time favorite Final Fantasy character; I love how he's this cool, grizzled badass who turns out to have been intensely traumatized himself, who rejected death to keep his promises to his friends. Any worldbuilding about Spira is wonderful, and any characters are welcome (except Seymour (except in general creepy villain territory)). Please ignore -Will-, for the love of god (although Tidus and Yuna growing apart is fine).
Auron/Tidus (FFX)
I absolutely adore Auron and Tidus' relationship, and how Tidus learns so much about Auron and how much they have in common throughout the pilgrimage. My favorite interpretation of them is Tidus having a bit of a crush on him when he grew up, because he's cool and mysterious, and then learned that he was a hothead dork who got himself killed and really falls for him. I like either 'something's between us but it won't happen because Tidus is in love with Yuna' or 'Tidus and Yuna are incredibly important to each other but not romantically into each other/not exclusive'. Something in the afterlife is great too, or Yuna bringing them both back (and Auron is pretty sure he just wanted to rest???).
I like: Scar kissing/touching, Auron opening up to Tidus, acknowledgement that everyone on Yuna's pilgrimage has a crush on Auron, Auron having been in love with a tragically straight Braska, Auron being gay
I don't like: Pre-pilgrimage requited relationship, daddy kink (look Tidus has one dad and that is quite enough), -Will-
Auron/Yuna (FFX)
One of the Auron pairings I'd like to see more of--I love the idea of Yuna wanting to know more about her father and convincing Auron to talk about him, and becoming closer to Auron as a result. I like this as shippy or one-sided feelings on Yuna's side; and my eternal headcanon for Auron is that he was in love with Braska, so being both drawn to and hurt by her being like him is great too! I'd love bittersweet conversations as they approach Zanarkand (with Auron knowing the truth, and knowing there's a chance they could save her), or after, when they're forged a new path. Yuna being able to communicate with Auron after she sends him (maybe his real self is on the Farplane?) would be great too.
I like: Tidus can come too (a.k.a. Tidus/Auron/Yuna), both of them missing Braska, Auron's conflicted feelings about leading another summoner to their possible death
I don't like: Auron using Yuna as a replacement for Braska, unfavorably comparing Tidus to Auron
Jecht/Yuna (Final Fantasy X & X-2)
Not actually as crack as it sounds! In Dissidia 012, Jecht and Yuna (minus some memories) travel together, and Jecht is gentle and respectful towards her in a way he doesn't sound anywhere else. I love the idea of Jecht being surprisingly sweet (surprisingly to literally anyone who's ever met him), and of Yuna thinking he's just a kind and heroic man. What if she can communicate with Sin like Tidus can? What if Sin doesn't come back to Spira (shut UP Will), but Jecht does? Setting it in Dissidia 012 is good too!
I like: Tidus and Yuna having amicably separated or not been interested romantically, Yuna with her FFX or FFX-2 characterization, Yuna grappling with how she sees Jecht versus how he treated Tidus, both of them missing Braska
I don't like: Unfavorably comparing Tidus to Jecht, Yuna explicitly choosing Jecht over Tidus (I just love Tidus okay)
Final Fantasy XV
This game snuck up on me to become one of my favorite Final Fantasies. I adore the characters and relationships; there's enough fantastic fic out there for everything that I decided to focus just on my rarest pair. I love the bros and Ardyn a lot and would love seeing any of the other characters too. Also BABY CHOCOBOS
Gilgamesh (Final Fantasy XV)/Cor Leonis (FFXV)
Well this becoming one of my favorite FFXV pairings took me by surprise! I love the story we get of their interactions, how we learn of Cor's feelings of failure, how he felt like his nickname was mocking him, and then seeing that Gilgamesh was so impressed by this boy who did what no one else could. I love the idea of Gilgamesh wanting him to come back, having held on to his sword and clearly thought of him as a worthy opponent. I could see Cor going back to seek out Gilgamesh, or Gilgamesh finally going to seek out him (maybe in the World of Ruin? maybe in disguise?). This is also an exception to my character death DNW, since I love the idea of Gil finally getting to rest when Ardyn does.
I like: Mask kink, size kink, appreciation of Gil's voice and Cor's eyes, Gilgamesh having been Ardyn's shield, Cor's self-doubts, implied Cor/Gladio and/or Gil/Gladio banging
I don't like: Gil/Ardyn (mentioned shippiness or hints are fine, Gil currently loving him not)
Nier Gestalt
My favorite thing about Nier is how love drives everyone's actions; although things go horribly wrong for the characters and the world as a whole, people love and care for each other, and make mistakes because of it. The characters are incredible, and their interactions really make the game. I love the tragedy of the game, but I'd also love fix-it fic because oh man everyone deserves to be happy. I also super love how Nier plays with its medium, so if you can think of any way to do that go wild! See my promotion post for more of what I love about Nier.
Grimoire Weiss/Nier (Nier)
The creators have joked that "I've grown rather fond of Weiss" is Weiss' declaration of love for Nier, and, well, it totally is. I adore how after smacking around a pompous, cranky, blood-magic-using book, Nier immediately became friends with him. I love how Weiss, despite his apparent scorn, immediately began sympathizing with Yonah's plight and was inseparable from Nier for the rest of their lives. I'd love to see them somehow reuniting after Ending D--would they recognize each other, if Weiss is his human self and Nier had been erased from his memories? Do they meet in Automata's moon bunker? I'd also love Nier/Weiss while Weiss is a book (if this includes sex, whatever freaky stuff they have to do is a-ok). What was the timeskip like, with both of them becoming more and more bloodthirsty but still staying together? What if they're both text in the Forest of Myth, and Nier gets to see Weiss' dreams? Does Weiss feel it when Nier tapes pictures of swords in him? See my Yuletide letter for more of them!
I like: Sidequest banter, Weiss being exasperated by fishing and gardening, Kainé and Emil, wild boars, Weiss' backstory from Grimoire Nier, spine stroking
I don't like: Weiss having a human body during the game
Kainé/Grimoire Weiss/Nier (Nier)
I adore every interaction of these three, and I'd love to see them in a relationship (that is almost certainly a trainwreck). I love how Nier is open with his affection for both of them (while being slightly confused by romantic feelings), and how Kainé and Weiss care a lot about Nier and each other but mask it through endless, ENDLESS complaining and insults and sniping. I'd love to see the three of them admitting they care, through words or actions; I'd also be into Kainé admitting she's intersex and Nier and Weiss being supportive in their own way ("It's your personality that's the issue, hussy!") Any of my post-game Nier/Weiss prompts would be great with Kainé included, too!
I like: Emil, banter, Nier trying to keep Kainé and Weiss from killing each other, Kainé and Weiss reluctantly bonding over being in love with Nier
I don't like: Weiss having a human body during the game, Tyrann ruining things (see below request for that...)
Kainé/Tyrann (Nier)
I love Kainé and want her to be happy, but HERE WE ARE. I really started shipping these two when Tyrann sacrificed himself for her, admitting it was probably for the same reason Nier did. I'd really love to see Tyrann's slow realization of feelings, basically being confused about what the hell they are. As for Kainé, I love that she comes to recognize herself in him, when she's so tired and ready to be done with the world, and knows what it's like to live solely on hate. Feel free to go darker with these two, and/or extremely dubious with the consent, but I'd like to see that twisted connection of theirs come out. For something potentially less dark, again, post-game reunions would very much change their power dynamics and could be very interesting.
I like: weird sex with one's own arm, Kainé giving as good as she gets
I don't like: more than a mention of Kainé's grandmother's death