anialove

Happy Yuletide! I'm so excited that it is this time of year again. Sorry for the slight delay in my letter. My AO3 name is Liviania, just in case you're not sure whether you're in the right place.

What can I say? Thank you for writing for me! I'm a firm believer in Optional Details are Optional, so as long as you respect my DNWs I'm sure I'll love what you write. I am open to M/M, F/F, and M/F as well as gen.

DNW:
Rape (dubcon is fine)
Cheating (poly situations or AUs where the canon couple never happened or breakups are all fine)
Body horror (except in horror stories)
Hurt/comfort (I've recently had a discussion with someone about h/c, and I think it is more specifically the sick!fic genre that I don't want. I don't mind characters getting injuries and having them realistically treated; in fact, I prefer that to characters shrugging off bullet wounds.)

(Note that rape and infidelity are the only two listed in my signup. That's because I feel more strongly about them.)

Burnt (2015)

• Adam Jones (Burnt)
• Tony Balerdi
• Reece Montgomery

DNW: rape, infidelity

One of the most interesting things in the movie was the sense of the shared past. What were the relationships between Adam, Tony, and Reece like when they were all learning together?

What does Tony think of the rivalry between Reece and Adam? Have Reece and Tony ever worked together, and how did they feel about Adam's absence?

Or maybe Reece comes into their restaurant and they're determined to provide him with a perfect meal and service.

The reviews of Burnt made it sound pretty average, so I didn't mark it down as a must-see even though I am pretty fond of canons (and reality shows) that involve cooking. When I gave it a chance, I really enjoyed it and the characters stuck in my mind.

I do not ship Adam/Helene. They both seemed to regret their one-night stand. I would not object to Helene being in the story; I enjoyed their friendship and think they're important to each other personally (as friends) and professional. (Plus, she's good for forcibly making Adam act like an adult.)

I know my prompts are pretty vague, but I pretty much want anything with these three's complex personal relationships. Food porn would be a bonus. What if Adam and Reece were competing against each other in a reality competition and Tony has to keep the pace? Or what if Adam and Reece put a dinner on together as a publicity stunt? (Did Tony organize it to torture Adam?)

I'm happy with pre, during, or post-canon fic.

The Broken Pitcher (Fairy Tale)

• Pitcher (The Broken Pitcher)
• Orange (The Broken Pitcher)

DNW: rape, infidelity

I am familiar with the version available here: http://www.pitt.edu/%7Edash/type0510a.html#brokenpitcher

This is an intriguing fairy tale to me since Orange's happy ending is having a silent object to help her with chores and be her friend. Does Orange ever find a way to leave her mother's house? How does she manage to take the precious pitcher with her?

I'd also love to see Orange go on an adventure to turn the pitcher human or find a way for it to talk, Something to reward the pitcher for its service and bring them closer together.

Something told from the POV of the pitcher would be interesting.

I am a fairytale fanatic, and I'm always on the lookout for new stories and tellings. I think The Broken Pitcher is an interesting take on the Cinderella-type story because it feels almost unfinished. Orange gains a friend, but one that can't communicate with her, one that is helpful but not playful. It lifts her current burden, but she hasn't escaped. I'd love something where Orange and the Pitcher reach a truer happy ending.

For this, I'd like either a retelling or a continuation of canon.

The Heartstrikers - Rachel Aaron

• Ghost (The Heartstrikers)

DNW: rape, infidelity

I love these vain dragons, but I decided to just request Ghost because I find him so intriguing. I'd love to get his POV on his interactions with Marci. How does he perceive the world? What is it like to become (and still be becoming) more coherent and knowledgeable as his partnership with Marci continues?

Something with him and Julius being pettily jealous of each other would also be fun.

I'd seen these books recommended for years, but didn't read them until this summer. I'm glad I waited, because it would've been agony to wait even longer to find out if Marci and Amelia escaped almost certain death.

I'd love a really creepy story for this one, possibly exploring Ghost's origins or powers, or sweet with Ghost and Marci bonding (possibly with him being very cat-like), or funny with Ghost and Julius trying to one-up each other for Marci. Wordbuilding or character interaction, I'd be happy with either!

I'm fine with pre, during, or post-current-canon fic.