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Deanbird
@deanbird.bsky.social
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30s | 💖💙💜 I she/her | three mothmen in a trenchcoat | OFMD 🏴‍☠️🍊 | extremely unserious | I draw, I write, I watch birds | pfp by @self_induljennt
Ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/users/Deanbird/pseuds/Deanbird
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Deanbird @deanbird.bsky.social · Nov 24
I have a Kofi and an Inprnt, and now a fandom Redbubble too!

Kofi: ko-fi.com/deanbird1717

Inprnt: www.inprnt.com/gallery/dean...

RB*: www.redbubble.com/people/Deanb...

If I have art that you'd like to see uploaded to the latter two (and currently isn't) please let me know 💜

#ofmd #OFMDfanart
ghostalservice.bsky.social Lis is writing! @ghostalservice.bsky.social · Nov 24
Happy #MarketMonday!! #OFMD fandom, reskeet with your shop links!!
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self-induljennt.bsky.social
Feelin' bold tonight. Here's Ed and a midnight snack. #ofmd #OurFlagMeansDeath #nsfwOFMD
Drawing of Ed from Our Flag Means Death in the middle of giving Stede a bj. They're backlit in warm orange light as Ed laps at the tip.
January 19, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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david-jenkins.bsky.social
You are loved

You are love
January 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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summerlinenss.bsky.social
day 556 of posting a picture of edward teach every day until we save ofmd:
Edward Teach in season 2 episode 7 of Our Flag Means Death, wearing a teal robe, looking down at his Blackbeard leathers with a pensive expression
January 15, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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dbsaveofmd.bsky.social
Reading Recap 1/14:
Two birdwatching fics!
-"A Flamboyance of Two" by @clairegregoryau.bsky.social: archiveofourown.org/works/77614386 🦩Claire fit so much delicious pining in 6500 words!
-"My Sun Rises With You" by @deanbird.bsky.social: archiveofourown.org/works/49263283 Besties birding 🥹
A Flamboyance of Two - ClaireGregory - Our Flag Means Death (TV) [Archive of Our Own]
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
archiveofourown.org
January 15, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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flagmeanssteph.bsky.social
I can’t wait to see the love of my life edward teach again in our flag means death season 3, and by that I mean I will wait for him no matter how long it takes
January 14, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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bizarrelittlemew.bsky.social
chapter 7 of Closest to Heaven is up now, with a truly STUNNING piece of art by @deanbird.bsky.social 🫠

the boys are finally going to Jackie'z! (after Ed gets a scare in the morning and they bewilder every other customer at Ikea)

archiveofourown.org/works/74820801/chapters/202954661 #ofmdfic
Preview crop of Ed and Stede kissing from shoulders to chins. Ed is wearing a mesh shirt, leather jacket, and leather choker with a heart ring. Stede is wearing a red leather jacket. Ed is, of course, wearing leather. Stede has seen him in leather before, and he has learned to be normal about that, somewhat. What he hasn’t seen before is the purple mesh shirt under his usual jacket, along with the fucking leather harness across his chest. And the choker. The leather choker with the metal heart ring that Stede gave him. Yeah, no, even if he hadn’t already decided to tell Ed—something, tonight, he wouldn’t stand a chance against this. Ed huffs with a sort of self-satisfied grin at Stede’s expression, as if he knows exactly how good he’s looking, and yet he has the audacity to ask, “What?” Stede closes his mouth, opens it again, closes it, opens it, but nothing comes out. Finally, he tears his gaze away from Ed’s nipple piercings glittering through the mesh right below the leather strap stretching over his pecs, and since he’s lost any chance he might’ve had at being subtle, he might as well say exactly what he’s thinking. Well, not exactly, since that would be something along the lines of, “hey best friend, can I suck on your nipples while you fuck me?” which he will probably need a bit of liquid courage to ask, but he is being honest. “Wow. Ed, you… god, you’re hot.”
January 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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elfinessy.bsky.social
Just wondering how loud we have to be....! #OFMD
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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kninjaknitter.bsky.social
Now in podfic form! soundcloud.com/user-3761719...
January 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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emcolbs.bsky.social
were-shark ed with stede for @ghostalservice.bsky.social 🦈

thank you for donating!!!
a digital drawing of ed as part shark, halfway submerged while resting his arms on a dock. stede is laying on his belly on the dock, holding ed’s hand and reaching out to him. this is inspired by the fic keep swimming by ghostalservice
January 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM
deanbird.bsky.social
THANK YOU CLAIRE 💜

FRIENDS go read this it is INCREDIBLE 🥰💜🦩
clairegregoryau.bsky.social ClaireG 🏴‍☠️🏳️‍🌈 @clairegregoryau.bsky.social · 5d
A gift fic for the wonderful @deanbird.bsky.social, in which mutually pining best friends Ed and Stede find themselves accidentally arriving at the same world-renowned bird sanctuary in India, and have to sort out their feelings for one another ❤️

archiveofourown.org/works/77614386
A Flamboyance of Two ClaireGregory Summary: Ed's been pining after his best friend Stede for all their years working together as photographer and journalist for a nature magazine. After failing again to tell Stede his feelings, he's retreated to his annual vacation spot at Chilika Lake in India, home to the world-famous Nalabana Bird Sanctuary. Imagine his surprise when Stede himself arrives at the same resort, by total coincidence. Now the universe, Ed's local friends, and nature herself seem to be conspiring to push them together. All it's going to take is a little time, a little truth, a lot of bravery... and a flamingo or two.
January 13, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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ghostalservice.bsky.social
guys i really love this fic so if you haven't taken a trip to the beach with me yet COME ON DOWN
ghostalservice.bsky.social Lis is writing! @ghostalservice.bsky.social · Oct 25
HAPPY FIC CLUB CREATURE DAY FROM A BIG TOOTHY GUY

My Ed/Stede Jaws AU is STARTING.

HUGE THANKS to @catski22.bsky.social for the prompt and @fandomtrumpshate.bsky.social for all you do!!

archiveofourown.org/works/730617...

#ofmdfic
January 12, 2026 at 3:40 AM
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515253545.bsky.social
A little yesitvus art for @veeagainsttheday.bsky.social !

But the best yestivus gift of all is if y’all go and read their fic about canon-era Ed and Stede coming back together: archiveofourown.org/works/536699... 💛
Art of the garlic soup crew walking through space, nature, history of the pyrate, and art museums
January 10, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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lostinthebabylon.bsky.social
Everyone please take a couple minutes to answer this survey. Discord is thinking of integrating AI features and it’s important they understand how much we DON'T want this to happen. Choose the most negative response to AI being integrated in every single question, and share the survey!
January 10, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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self-induljennt.bsky.social
They made booping each other's noses a contest. It's a race to get the first nose boop of the day. Ed's lost count. Stede's journal says 12 to 18 in the last month.

(Little sketch during D&D tonight.)
#ofmd #OurFlagMeansDeath
Drawing of Ed and Stede from Our Flag Means Death. They're touching noses and smiling. Stede is holding Ed's cheek and Ed is holding Stede around his waist. They're gross in front of your salads.
January 10, 2026 at 4:14 AM
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aproperpirate.bsky.social
two years ago some loser execs at wbd/hbo max canceled one of the most original, wholesome, hilarious and romantic series in tv history ahead of its final season. the fans aren’t going anywhere, but maybe someone should come to their senses and help finish the story.
#LongLiveOFMD #OurFlagMeansDeath
screenshot from season 1 of ed and stede together looking out at the sea from the crows nest of the revenge screenshot from season 2 of the revenge crew celebrating Calypsos birthday Screenshot from season 2 of ed and stede standing together in the moonlight. Ed is showing off the fish he caught bts photo of the cast of season 2 posing together on the revenge
January 9, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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self-induljennt.bsky.social
I drew this two years ago, on *this day*. I was on a call when the news dropped, so I think I was given time to not insta-react so explosively. Later, I did what I usually do when my feelings are too much. I drew them happy and safe.

Written on my heart in permanent ink. 🧡

#OurFlagMeansDeath #ofmd
Drawing of Ed and Stede from Our Flag Means Death as they are in season two. Stede is wearing his open collar dark teal shirt and has an earring. Ed is dressed in his leathers and has his short beard and pearl necklace. Stede has his arm around Ed's shoulders and is kissing his forehead. Ed is playing with the curls on Stede's nape.
January 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM
deanbird.bsky.social
Full art for ch5! One of my FAVORITES to draw! 😍

And yes I chose Skillet bc I thought I was so cool for listening to such an angsty band in 9th grade, circa 2006 😂
Ed in a green plaid skirt and a cropped black tee with the band logo for Skillet splashed across the front. He's got his hair up in a bun and the heart choker tied at his throat. His tattoos are on full display and he has fishnets and knee-high dark socks on. He's standing in the doorway with his head turned to the side and looking out at the viewer from the corner of his eye.
January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
deanbird.bsky.social
We're up to ch6 now, but here is the full art for ch4!!

#ofmd #OFMDfic
Stede holding Ed in his arms in a laundry room. Stede's hands are around Ed's thighs and Ed's got his legs locked behind Stede's waist. Their foreheads and noses are touching, and Ed's got one hand caressing Stede's cheek. Ed is in a dark purple hoodie, sweatpants, and slippers. Stede is in a gray T-shirt and sweatpants. They look about ready to kiss. In the background you can see socks pinned up on the wall and a sign posted that says Please No Rugs Or Large Blankets. The edge of the dryer can be seen right behind Ed's butt, as if Stede picked him up right off the machine. Ed sitting on a bed wrapped up in a big fluffy duvet. The speech bubble in front of him, coming from Stede off screen says "Are you talking to me or the croissant". He's got one arm out and is using it to stuff his face with a chocolate croissant. He's looking to the side and has two exclamation marks drawn next to him, as if he is trying to avoid answering the question. Behind him on the bed are Stede's colorful pillows, and on the wall are several posters and photographs depicting movie posters for The Mummy and for Clueless, the cover of a Goo Goo Dolls album, and several photos of Ed and Stede together or just of Ed. There are fairy lights hung around the ceiling.
January 9, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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aproperpirate.bsky.social
by the way of you’re feeling down just remember we loved the shit out of this show from the very beginning, forcing them to make a second season, feeding the cast and crew while they were on strike, and doing everything we could to reverse the decision and/or get adopted by another streamer.
January 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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blandbeard.bsky.social
once again asking #heatedrivalry fans to give our flag means death a chance. it’s hopeful, sweet and queer too!!! you’ll love it, i promise ❤️
January 9, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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emcolbs.bsky.social
seabird, seabird
fly home ✨

#ofmd #ofmdfanart #ourflagmeansdeath
January 8, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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gaywatson.bsky.social
oh, I've got a new one since this first went around 👀👀
#OFMDfanart #OFMDnsfw
A digital drawing of Ed and Stede locked in a passionate kiss. It is styled to look like burnt sienna pencil with white highlights in a mid tone linen paper background. Ed is leaning back over his shoulder to meet Stede’s desperate mouth as Stede reaches around to cradle Ed’s head. All you really see is the hint of their bare shoulders, but the implication is that they are getting down. WAY down
January 8, 2026 at 5:40 PM
deanbird.bsky.social
My current favorite art I've done 😍

(Still working on rendering it at a larger size for loading onto Redbubble and such ✨)

#OFMD
Ed and Stede with their lips millimeters apart. Ed is holding Stede's face. The overall color palette is pinks and purples and there seems to be a shining light coming from between them where their hearts are. There are colorful nebulae and stars in the sky, and sparkly stars in their hair.
January 8, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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fcknglunatic.bsky.social
Stop doom scrolling and look at ✨THEM✨
Photo of Ed and Stede from OFMD S2, they're kissing against a wall. Stede's left hand is on Ed's head and Ed's right hand is on Stede's back
January 8, 2026 at 2:51 AM
deanbird.bsky.social
Lots of places left to go! Some I've been dying to visit for two decades (hello rocky mtn states plus ca!)
A map of the US with several states colored in orange, representing states I've stayed overnight in. Most orange states are on the eastern seaboard, but Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, are also orange, along with Puerto Rico and Alaska. Minnesota and NY are colored red to represent states I've lived. Only West Virginia and Georgia are green, representing areas I've stopped while traveling. North Carolina is yellow, which means I visited but didn't stay over. All other dates and territories are white, since I have not been within their borders.
January 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM