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30 in 30: DCU - ReeveVerse
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senmutAO3 Link | Paris Trip (150 words) by Merfilly
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Superman
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Lois Lane, Clark Kent, Perry White
Additional Tags: Drabble and a Half
Summary:
"Lane! Kent!"
Clark hastily put his pen down and stood up, taking that first stride and nearly bumped into Lois. He paused and made the gesture for her to precede him, not that she'd ever done much more than glare. He followed behind her, and shut the door at Perry's irritable wave at that.
"Yes, Mister White?" Clark asked after Lois's more irritated "What is it?"
"Talk to Daphne for tickets; sending you both to Paris to cover their reaction to the Euro Parliament elections," Perry said. "Try not to get off-beat on this one!"
Lois smiled. "Thank you, Perry."
Clark was suspicious of that sudden shift in her voice and mood, but he followed her out with a 'yes sir', to go see Daphne. Paris might be an interesting place to visit, without it being about world peace or saving the world.
Lois seemed to see it as good.
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Superman
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Lois Lane, Clark Kent, Perry White
Additional Tags: Drabble and a Half
Summary:
It's business; why's Clark nervous?
"Lane! Kent!"
Clark hastily put his pen down and stood up, taking that first stride and nearly bumped into Lois. He paused and made the gesture for her to precede him, not that she'd ever done much more than glare. He followed behind her, and shut the door at Perry's irritable wave at that.
"Yes, Mister White?" Clark asked after Lois's more irritated "What is it?"
"Talk to Daphne for tickets; sending you both to Paris to cover their reaction to the Euro Parliament elections," Perry said. "Try not to get off-beat on this one!"
Lois smiled. "Thank you, Perry."
Clark was suspicious of that sudden shift in her voice and mood, but he followed her out with a 'yes sir', to go see Daphne. Paris might be an interesting place to visit, without it being about world peace or saving the world.
Lois seemed to see it as good.
MAIL CALL!
Nov. 14th, 2025 06:36 pmsenmutsweettartheart - shirt has arrived, also had a card from you recently!kalloway - loved the license plate sticker in your card!swiped this from @cornerofmadness
Nov. 14th, 2025 04:09 pmsuzumeFrom your AO3 Works page, look at the tags and find the answers to these questions.
Current number of works on AO3: 234
1. Under what rating do you write most?
General Audiences
2. What are your top 3 fandoms?
1. Fullmetal Alchemist
2. Hunger Games Trilogy - Suzanne Collins
3. Suikoden III
3. Which character do you write about most?
Solf J. Kimblee (lol big surprise here)
4. What are the 3 top pairings you've written?
1. tie between Edward Elric/Winry Rockbell & Luc/Sarah
2. then a 4-way tie between Annie Cresta/Finnick Odair, Claire Bennett/Veigue Lungberg, Sarah/Sasarai, Solf J. Kimblee/Major Miles
5. What are the top 3 additional tags?
1. Friendship
2. Romance
3. Original Character(s)
Current number of works on AO3: 234
1. Under what rating do you write most?
General Audiences
2. What are your top 3 fandoms?
1. Fullmetal Alchemist
2. Hunger Games Trilogy - Suzanne Collins
3. Suikoden III
3. Which character do you write about most?
Solf J. Kimblee (lol big surprise here)
4. What are the 3 top pairings you've written?
1. tie between Edward Elric/Winry Rockbell & Luc/Sarah
2. then a 4-way tie between Annie Cresta/Finnick Odair, Claire Bennett/Veigue Lungberg, Sarah/Sasarai, Solf J. Kimblee/Major Miles
5. What are the top 3 additional tags?
1. Friendship
2. Romance
3. Original Character(s)
25 Things in 2025 - Thing #14
Nov. 14th, 2025 04:15 pmsmallhobbitRead book on Brueghel
I had planned to finish this in September, which I would have managed had I started reading it in April, but I didn't begin until June, so I've only just finished now. But it's still done within the year.
This book has almost all the paintings by Brueghel the Elder. I had requested it as a Christmas present, and had read up on a few of the paintings, but this time I worked all through the book. The paintings themselves are wonderful - very detailed and certainly worth looking at closely. The book was semi-interesting, helpfully pointing out details not to be missed, but at the same time the theological interpretation was very much of the author and extremely narrow-minded. Every painting was examined in the same way, and I frequently disagreed with the interpretation.
Having said that, I didn't want the book for the commentary, but to have the paintings and the challenge this year was to look properly at them, so I was happy with the outcome.
I had planned to finish this in September, which I would have managed had I started reading it in April, but I didn't begin until June, so I've only just finished now. But it's still done within the year.
This book has almost all the paintings by Brueghel the Elder. I had requested it as a Christmas present, and had read up on a few of the paintings, but this time I worked all through the book. The paintings themselves are wonderful - very detailed and certainly worth looking at closely. The book was semi-interesting, helpfully pointing out details not to be missed, but at the same time the theological interpretation was very much of the author and extremely narrow-minded. Every painting was examined in the same way, and I frequently disagreed with the interpretation.
Having said that, I didn't want the book for the commentary, but to have the paintings and the challenge this year was to look properly at them, so I was happy with the outcome.
Media Roundup, Accidental Advent Small Screen Edition
Nov. 14th, 2025 07:53 amkallowayIt's been a little while since the last one - some of this is because of the length of one of these.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Complete Original Series) - 130 episodes + movies + documentaries. So this did in fact take awhile! But I really enjoyed it. I had somehow forgotten that He-Man is Science Fantasy and also how good the whole cast is. It also aged well. Wouldn't actually recommend binging it like I did, but I have no regrets. (I do own She-Ra but I need a breather before launching into it.)
Time Bokan Royal Revival - a Tatsunoko parody OVA that probably makes a little more sense with more Tatsunoko knowledge but I know enough to have enjoyed it. I know I've watched this before. I'll have to find it proper shelf space?
Eight Clouds Rising - I know I watched this years ago and was just sort of 'hmm' about it. It's an OVA based on a manga series and despite seeming like BL, isn't? I think I can let this one go.
Wild Zero - I feel like I watched over the summer but it never went on a shelf? If you know who Guitar Wolf is, um, this is the Guitar Wolf Zombie Movie. It's just kind of bonkers and has an amazing soundtrack. Like, it's just... Guitar Wolf Zombie Movie.
Utawarerumono - this was stupidly hyped back when it came out but I never osmosed more than 'guy with a mask' and couldn't have told you another thing about it. Anyway, I was not expecting what I got and it... was okay. A lot happened and it was a ride and became even more of a ride. Apparently Utawarerumono was originally an adult visual novel and, um, you can kinda tell. It can go, but I'm glad I finally saw it.
Dragon Half - dunno how this got in the pile. I should read the manga again too. The anime is hilarious though and kind of a nice palette cleanser.
Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO - I think this ended up in the pile because Zudahs. I still like the Zeon sections; the Feddie bits just kind of feel extra.
So, 5/7 keepers. Not bad.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Complete Original Series) - 130 episodes + movies + documentaries. So this did in fact take awhile! But I really enjoyed it. I had somehow forgotten that He-Man is Science Fantasy and also how good the whole cast is. It also aged well. Wouldn't actually recommend binging it like I did, but I have no regrets. (I do own She-Ra but I need a breather before launching into it.)
Time Bokan Royal Revival - a Tatsunoko parody OVA that probably makes a little more sense with more Tatsunoko knowledge but I know enough to have enjoyed it. I know I've watched this before. I'll have to find it proper shelf space?
Eight Clouds Rising - I know I watched this years ago and was just sort of 'hmm' about it. It's an OVA based on a manga series and despite seeming like BL, isn't? I think I can let this one go.
Wild Zero - I feel like I watched over the summer but it never went on a shelf? If you know who Guitar Wolf is, um, this is the Guitar Wolf Zombie Movie. It's just kind of bonkers and has an amazing soundtrack. Like, it's just... Guitar Wolf Zombie Movie.
Utawarerumono - this was stupidly hyped back when it came out but I never osmosed more than 'guy with a mask' and couldn't have told you another thing about it. Anyway, I was not expecting what I got and it... was okay. A lot happened and it was a ride and became even more of a ride. Apparently Utawarerumono was originally an adult visual novel and, um, you can kinda tell. It can go, but I'm glad I finally saw it.
Dragon Half - dunno how this got in the pile. I should read the manga again too. The anime is hilarious though and kind of a nice palette cleanser.
Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO - I think this ended up in the pile because Zudahs. I still like the Zeon sections; the Feddie bits just kind of feel extra.
So, 5/7 keepers. Not bad.
fic rec Friday
Nov. 14th, 2025 06:56 ammarcicatmating rituals, by detectorist
“New idea,” Jin Zixuan says, appearing out of nowhere as soon as Lan Zhan sets one foot in the door. “Garden landscaping—Yanli’s always complaining about how terrible and overgrown her backyard is. I could redo it, plant some flowers, maybe even dig a pond—”
“Have you been lying in wait to ask me that all day?” Lan Zhan interrupts to ask. “Also: no. Do not dig Yanli a pond.”
“New idea,” Jin Zixuan says, appearing out of nowhere as soon as Lan Zhan sets one foot in the door. “Garden landscaping—Yanli’s always complaining about how terrible and overgrown her backyard is. I could redo it, plant some flowers, maybe even dig a pond—”
“Have you been lying in wait to ask me that all day?” Lan Zhan interrupts to ask. “Also: no. Do not dig Yanli a pond.”
Fic: Twins and Their Unrequited Crushes
Nov. 13th, 2025 01:31 pmandersenmomTitle: Twins and Their Unrequited Crushes
Rating: G
Type: Fic
Size/length/word count etc.: 665
Prompt: 035: Cream
Fandom/Ship: Oneus; Yeo Hwanwoong, Son Dongju | Xion
Notes/Warnings: None
Summary A regular morning at the coffee shop, with an extra.
( Heart eyes on both sides. )
Find the table with the list of fics here
Rating: G
Type: Fic
Size/length/word count etc.: 665
Prompt: 035: Cream
Fandom/Ship: Oneus; Yeo Hwanwoong, Son Dongju | Xion
Notes/Warnings: None
Summary A regular morning at the coffee shop, with an extra.
( Heart eyes on both sides. )
Find the table with the list of fics here
Podfic!
Nov. 13th, 2025 08:18 pmsenmut[Podfic] Beginning, Middle, and Continuing (18 words) by peasina
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Star Trek: The Next Generation
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Deanna Troi/Tasha Yar
Characters: Deanna Troi, Tasha Yar
Additional Tags: Developing Relationship, Slice of Life, Podfic, Podfic Length: 10-20 Minutes
Summary:
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Star Trek: The Next Generation
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Deanna Troi/Tasha Yar
Characters: Deanna Troi, Tasha Yar
Additional Tags: Developing Relationship, Slice of Life, Podfic, Podfic Length: 10-20 Minutes
Summary:
Deanna has an encounter with Tasha that sets in motion a slow slide to more.
I continue to list things but this time on a different day than the last time I did so
Nov. 13th, 2025 11:22 pmharmfulmyths-The Tetro/Shuten Order fusion fic was supposed to be short and sweet. Why am I at 7k for it already. Every time I write words for it I am frustrated because I know I will have to write even more words for it later. I have passed the 20k mark for Tetro fic and still have nothing complete to post. I am poking my WIPs with a stick.
-Finished replaying Chapter 4 of Rain Code. Kanai Ward is genuinely one of my favorite video game locations of all time; it's just genuinely pleasant to spend time in, so vibrant and alive. I can never resist playing every sidequest. Vivia is a delight and if we ever do get a sequel, I hope he'd return. I am very much looking forward to playing Chapter 5 again.
-Annual Spike Chunsoft survey went up today! Given that we're getting the new 2x2 scenario next year, filling my Danganronpa quota, I voted for Rain Code as my top choice for the game/franchise I'd like to see a sequel to. The Spike Chunsoft catalog is stacked, but Rain Code stands out for not getting the follow-up love it deserves.
-Which all reminds me that I need to pick up the third Somnium Files at some point. It was buried under the weight of the Hundred Line-Shuten Order double whammy for me, but I have heard good things. The first game is one of my all-time favorites. I try not to think about Nirvana Initiative.
-Living in fear of the Tetro Blue trial dropping tomorrow. I have notifications on and will be listening to it at work.
-Finished replaying Chapter 4 of Rain Code. Kanai Ward is genuinely one of my favorite video game locations of all time; it's just genuinely pleasant to spend time in, so vibrant and alive. I can never resist playing every sidequest. Vivia is a delight and if we ever do get a sequel, I hope he'd return. I am very much looking forward to playing Chapter 5 again.
-Annual Spike Chunsoft survey went up today! Given that we're getting the new 2x2 scenario next year, filling my Danganronpa quota, I voted for Rain Code as my top choice for the game/franchise I'd like to see a sequel to. The Spike Chunsoft catalog is stacked, but Rain Code stands out for not getting the follow-up love it deserves.
-Which all reminds me that I need to pick up the third Somnium Files at some point. It was buried under the weight of the Hundred Line-Shuten Order double whammy for me, but I have heard good things. The first game is one of my all-time favorites. I try not to think about Nirvana Initiative.
-Living in fear of the Tetro Blue trial dropping tomorrow. I have notifications on and will be listening to it at work.
30 in 30: DCU Live Action [BoP(atFEoOHQ)]
Nov. 13th, 2025 11:11 amsenmutAO3 Link | Not Babysitting (100 words) by Merfilly
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) [2020]
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Renee Montoya, Dinah Laurel Lance
Additional Tags: Drabble
Summary:
Renee played with the beer bottle in that way she had when she really didn't know what to say.
Dinah turned her head that way, one eye still shut. "Don't have to babysit me. I'm not nine anymore."
"Ain't about that, chica," Renee rasped out. "It's about standing with my chosen family, and yeah, maybe it's about picking up the pieces I dropped then."
Dinah closed the eye that was still working. "You couldn't have protected me this time, either. I chose it."
"Maybe. Doesn't mean I'm willing to step out on you."
Dinah half-smiled. "Alright then."
"Damn straight, alright."
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) [2020]
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Renee Montoya, Dinah Laurel Lance
Additional Tags: Drabble
Summary:
With Dinah hurt, Renee keeps watch
Renee played with the beer bottle in that way she had when she really didn't know what to say.
Dinah turned her head that way, one eye still shut. "Don't have to babysit me. I'm not nine anymore."
"Ain't about that, chica," Renee rasped out. "It's about standing with my chosen family, and yeah, maybe it's about picking up the pieces I dropped then."
Dinah closed the eye that was still working. "You couldn't have protected me this time, either. I chose it."
"Maybe. Doesn't mean I'm willing to step out on you."
Dinah half-smiled. "Alright then."
"Damn straight, alright."
day 13
Nov. 13th, 2025 07:49 ammarcicat*I reached 10,000 yesterday, hooray!
*not gonna lie, after I hit 10,000, I had that moment of 'oh, wait, now I have to do that again? and then half of that again? because that feels like a lot'
*also, what the heck, November? WHY ARE YOU SO CROWDED WITH THINGS I WANT TO DO BUT ALSO NEED TIME TO THINK ABOUT?
*anyway, that's about how things are going
*current total word count: 10,700ish (started that second file, it's rounding time!)
*last sentence written: It had a ship?
*not gonna lie, after I hit 10,000, I had that moment of 'oh, wait, now I have to do that again? and then half of that again? because that feels like a lot'
*also, what the heck, November? WHY ARE YOU SO CROWDED WITH THINGS I WANT TO DO BUT ALSO NEED TIME TO THINK ABOUT?
*anyway, that's about how things are going
*current total word count: 10,700ish (started that second file, it's rounding time!)
*last sentence written: It had a ship?
Fic: Preconcert Jitters
Nov. 12th, 2025 08:03 pmandersenmomTitle: Preconcert Jitters
Rating: G
Type: Fic
Size/length/word count etc.: 652
Prompt:034: Lead
Fandom/Ship: Xdinary Heroes, Enhypen; Kwak Jiseok | Gaon, Park Sunghoon
Notes/Warnings: None
Summary Sunghoon understands pre-performance nerves.
( They were much the same. )
Find the table with the list of fics here
Rating: G
Type: Fic
Size/length/word count etc.: 652
Prompt:034: Lead
Fandom/Ship: Xdinary Heroes, Enhypen; Kwak Jiseok | Gaon, Park Sunghoon
Notes/Warnings: None
Summary Sunghoon understands pre-performance nerves.
( They were much the same. )
Find the table with the list of fics here
12 Week Year WAM Week 07
Nov. 12th, 2025 12:00 pmandersenmomWeekly Score: 90.1% (118/131)
Goal 1: Do Physical Therapy Exercises. 97% (93/96)
Review: I did pretty well. Still having a hard time with Saturdays, but it's getting better.
Goal 2: Take Care of Myself. 67% (16/24)
Review: I'm not doing so well in this, but better. It's been a long week with family in town, but I still managed to get to bed before midnight most nights. I'm still not going on walks, but I'll still keep trying to get that going.
Goal 3: Finish GYWO Build-a-Bingo and 100Ships. 82% (9/11)
Review: I'm still having problems writing, but I'm doing my best to get it going. I'm not writing regularly, but I'm trying to get things moving. It's harder than I expected.
Intentions for the future: G1: I'm going to keep working on my therapy. It feels like I've gone backwards on my hips, but I'll keep trying. G2: I'm doing some of this, but I need to step up and do more. I'll be more aware of what I need to do to get all of this done. G3: I have four fics written, so they need to be edited and then posted. When I submit them, I'll be able to ask for another Bingo board (which, yay, I've never gotten three before!).
Goal 1: Do Physical Therapy Exercises. 97% (93/96)
Review: I did pretty well. Still having a hard time with Saturdays, but it's getting better.
Goal 2: Take Care of Myself. 67% (16/24)
Review: I'm not doing so well in this, but better. It's been a long week with family in town, but I still managed to get to bed before midnight most nights. I'm still not going on walks, but I'll still keep trying to get that going.
Goal 3: Finish GYWO Build-a-Bingo and 100Ships. 82% (9/11)
Review: I'm still having problems writing, but I'm doing my best to get it going. I'm not writing regularly, but I'm trying to get things moving. It's harder than I expected.
Intentions for the future: G1: I'm going to keep working on my therapy. It feels like I've gone backwards on my hips, but I'll keep trying. G2: I'm doing some of this, but I need to step up and do more. I'll be more aware of what I need to do to get all of this done. G3: I have four fics written, so they need to be edited and then posted. When I submit them, I'll be able to ask for another Bingo board (which, yay, I've never gotten three before!).
30 in 30: DCUA (TimmVerse)
Nov. 12th, 2025 11:32 amsenmutAO3 Link | Measurements (100 words) by Merfilly
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Justice League & Justice League Unlimited [Cartoons]
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: J'onn J'onzz | Martian Manhunter, Clark Kent | Superman
Additional Tags: Drabble, Episode Tag
Summary:
"Ma wants the measurements this year," Clark said as he sipped a cup of hot cocoa and peered over at J'onn.
The Martian chuckled. "I still have the previous sweater, and wear it on occasion," J'onn pointed out.
"She wants to make one that fits you, in the form you are most likely to wear one," Clark rebutted. "Please?"
"Do you have a measuring tape handy?" J'onn asked with good humor, setting his empty glass down. His form shifted to that of a nondescript average guy in a fedora and trench coat when Clark produced it, so they could measure.
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Justice League & Justice League Unlimited [Cartoons]
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: J'onn J'onzz | Martian Manhunter, Clark Kent | Superman
Additional Tags: Drabble, Episode Tag
Summary:
Ma wants to make a better one
"Ma wants the measurements this year," Clark said as he sipped a cup of hot cocoa and peered over at J'onn.
The Martian chuckled. "I still have the previous sweater, and wear it on occasion," J'onn pointed out.
"She wants to make one that fits you, in the form you are most likely to wear one," Clark rebutted. "Please?"
"Do you have a measuring tape handy?" J'onn asked with good humor, setting his empty glass down. His form shifted to that of a nondescript average guy in a fedora and trench coat when Clark produced it, so they could measure.
day 12
Nov. 12th, 2025 06:50 ammarcicat*it's goal:10,000 words day!
*I feel like I have a Very Good Chance of meeting that goal, because my current word count is 9922, but I just stared at the file for five minutes and wrote exactly zero words, so who knows
*I was trying to get something new for 'last sentence I wrote,' but I see that will not be happening at this time
*so I'll just create a new category
*random sentence I wrote yesterday: Maybe he shouldn't have given himself a traumatic brain injury, then.
*I feel like I have a Very Good Chance of meeting that goal, because my current word count is 9922, but I just stared at the file for five minutes and wrote exactly zero words, so who knows
*I was trying to get something new for 'last sentence I wrote,' but I see that will not be happening at this time
*so I'll just create a new category
*random sentence I wrote yesterday: Maybe he shouldn't have given himself a traumatic brain injury, then.