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The Reluctant Rose
@reluctantrose.bsky.social
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Fandom side account for gay pirate flailing. Another bi bitch in her 40’s. 💀🌈🍊💗💜💙 she/her—thereluctantrose on A03 and Tumblr.🔞
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The Reluctant Rose @reluctantrose.bsky.social · Nov 12
Master Fic Post! Fics listed oldest to newest and include Ao3 links.
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politestmenace.bsky.social
“ED!!!!”

“STEDE!!!”

#LegoEdandStede
Lego Stede running toward Lego Ed at Te Henga Lego Ed running toward Lego Stede at Te Henga
November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
*DOLPHIN SQUEALING*
November 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
Babysitters Club heading in an unexpected direction.
November 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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metavenhorst.bsky.social
I read T.J. Kkune’s “Under the Whispering Door” yesterday, and not only did I like it enough to read it all in one day, it reminded me of @tightenupmate.bsky.social’s excellent OFMD AU “There’s Always An Escape.” If you haven’t read it yet, it’s great! archiveofourown.org/works/516657...
New Session | Archive of Our Own
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
archiveofourown.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
@stedeco.re Man, fuck these things.
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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calamarfraise.bsky.social
Sketches for the lesbians pirate crowd, I need them to meet #ofmd
Digital drawing of Archie from Our Flag Means Death, she's crossing her arms and smiling, next to her is woman credited as Rougneck from the same show. And there are 2 references pictures of the characters.
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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thatjadeykinns.bsky.social
It’s been another hot minute since I posted some art

Enjoy some beach husbands I cooked up literally in a few days for wee con.

#ofmd #ofmdfanart #ourflagmeansdeath #gentlebeard
Stede in a teal green Hawaii style shirt. The are leaf and Lilly prints on it. Stede is lifting his sunglasses above his eyes and looking to the right. On his wrist are a couple of bracelets, one brown beaded bracelet and another canvas style bracelet coloured in the gay pride flag. Behind him is a blue sky background with clouds Ed in a purple Hawaii style shirt with a purple and pink leaf print over it. He is wearing sunglasses and he’s pulling them down slightly, looking over the top and to his left. Behind him is a blue sky background with clouds. Ed hair is up in a bun with a few strands of hair for either side . His exposed arms are covered In tattoos.
November 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
My girl is gonna spend the winter getting swole.
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
CJ and Ed started their tattoo parlor when they were young and scrappy, but Ed had to make a clean break once CJ found his "speciality".
This is a tattoo flash sheet with some standand horror tattoo flash--except everything is a penis.
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
I haven't read the books since I read them to my now adult child when she was little, but Charlie Weasley is a pretty small role, isn't it? Was it REALLY worth the paycheck???
ghostsandmermaids.bsky.social Liam 🏴‍☠️🏳️‍🌈 @ghostsandmermaids.bsky.social · 1d
Someone on Tumblr shared the full cast list for the new Harry Potter audio book...

Fuck you, Joel.
A screenshot from the full cast list of the new Harry Potter audio book. The text is: "The Weasleys Bumble Clarke as Ginny Weasley Joel Fry as Charlie Weasley Hamish Lloyd Barnes as Fred & George Weasley Tom Royal as Percy Weasley Nina Wadia as Molly Weasley"
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
They have ALWAYS known what they're doing.
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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self-induljennt.bsky.social
I feel like I'm losing a bit. Did I seriously never officially put her up on here?? Anyway, raise your motherfuckin' glasses! 🐚

#ofmd #OurFlagMeansDeath
Drawing of Wee John in drag as Calypso from Our Flag Means Death. She's got drama around the eyes and some bold lips and wearing green ruffles decorated with shells and flowers. Every day is Calypo's birthday if you believe.
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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emcolbs.bsky.social
i needed to animate them kissing. for my sanity
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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gregpak.net
Find your senators at reps.fyi or call 202-224-3121
graphic in the mamdani font/colors saying: CALL YOUR SENATORS and TELL THEM NO SHUTDOWN DEAL WITHOUT ACA FUNDING 202-224-3121
November 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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self-induljennt.bsky.social
More sketches from May 2022! Two of them got finished sometime last year. I remember telling tumblr at the time that the sketch sheet was likely "as angsty as my fanart is going to get".

Silly rabbit.

🧡🏴‍☠️ #OurFlagMeansDeath #ofmd
Sketches of Ed and Stede from Our Flag Means Death. They're sadly, desperately embracing in some. Ed is touching Stede's face. Stede is holding Ed from behind as they read a book together. Drawing of Ed and Stede from Our Flag Means Death hugging. Drawing of Ed and Stede from Our Flag Means Death. Stede is holding Ed from behind as they read a book together.
October 22, 2024 at 1:01 PM
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self-induljennt.bsky.social
He's warm and just very happy about a cocoa. 🧡🏴‍☠️

#OurFlagMeansDeath #ofmd
Drawing of Ed from Our Flag Means Death. He's wearing a blue robe and frilly night shirt. He's holding a steaming hot beverage and smiling.
November 14, 2024 at 11:10 PM
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self-induljennt.bsky.social
when words fail me

#OurFlagMeansDeath #ofmd
Drawing of Ed and Stede from Our Flag Means Death. Stede is holding Ed's face with one hand and kissing his forehead. Ed's eyes are closed. He's smiling as he touches Stede's hand on his face.
November 13, 2024 at 8:32 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
Establishment Democrats literally never turn down an opportunity to piss their pants in public. This is literally going to kill people.
mollimagee.bsky.social LJP @mollimagee.bsky.social · 2d
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL)
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA)
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI)
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI)
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY)
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ)

They voted for the last CR
November 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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jamzenn.bsky.social
Drew some tender handholding to cheer me up tonight. ❤️#ofmd #ourflagmeansdeath #OFMDFanart
August 14, 2023 at 8:45 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
Just from the experience of a person who's been on the internet for over 30 years: when sock puppet accounts become involved in 💿🐴, it's time for everyone to step back and take a deep breath.
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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self-induljennt.bsky.social
I love drawing the little quiet moments the most. I like flirty eyes and crinkly smiles around harmonized giggling and sweet-nothing whispers lost on a good breeze. Just want to draw them alive for as long as I am. #ofmd #OurFlagMeansDeath
Drawing of Ed and Stede from Our Flag Means Death. Stede is a merman and is leaning over Ed, touching his nose to Ed's and smiling. Ed is dressed in his purple tee and leathers. He's holding one hand under Stede's jaw and smiling. Ed is sitting on rocks in shallow water. Stede is lifting himself out of the deeper water around the rocks, flipping his tail. He's flirting. Drawing of Ed and Stede from Our Flag Means Death. They're sitting on the floor on top of two repaired patched up pillows. Their knees are touching. Ed is wearing his timeout onesie and Stede is wearing his cursed red suit shirt. They're both holding glasses of brandy and talking and laughing together. Ed's free hand is on Stede's thigh and Stede's free hand is resting on Ed's chest. Drawing of Ed and Stede from Our Flag Means Death. Ed is hugging Stede from behind. His arms are wrapped around Stede's chest. Stede's fingers are tangled with Ed's. They're older, greyer, wrinkled even more. Ed's hair has gone white. He's kissing Stede's forehead as Stede smiles. Drawing of Ed and Stede from Our Flag Means Death. Ed is holding into ship rigging with one hand and Stede with the other. Stede is looking up at Ed and smiling.
November 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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ophelia5wims.bsky.social
It's been 3 years since I started Hot Sticky Sweet! I love this series and the love story it's turned into (as well as being the place I put all my wildest horniest ideas). I have one more major part of their story planned, but I really think I'm just gonna keep writing them forever 🥰💜
November 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
A new shirt for Rhys, perhaps?
November 9, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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rottensoldier.bsky.social
MAN FOR SALE
November 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
So proud of this fandom!
ofmcommunity.bsky.social Our Flag Means Community @ofmcommunity.bsky.social · 3d
I'm delighted to announce that Our Flag Means Community's first event, The Wee Con, raised almost £2700 for our chosen charities ❤️ Both donations (including all processing fees) were submitted today!

Thank you all for reminding us it's about belonging to something ❤️
#theweecon
The wee con logo at the top of a pale green-blue background. Blue text below reads I'm delighted to announce that Our Flag Means Community's first event, The Wee Con, raised almost £2700 for our chosen charities: @social_bite - a Scottish charity aimed at eradicating homelessness @lgbtiscotland - an organisation supporting LGBTQI+ rights in Scotland and the UK. The wee con logo at the top of a pale green-blue background. Blue text below reads Both donations have been today to both charities and I want to thank everyone who helped bring this event alive with their time, energy and generosity. Thank you all for reminding us it's about belonging to something ❤️ A screenshot of the thank you message including illustrations of a diverse group of people in orange t-shirts with purple hearts. The text reads "thank you for making a difference! Your donation of £1200 is on its way to the equality network. A Confirmation email will be with you shortly. A screencap of the e-mail from Freya from Social Bite Dear [blotted out name], I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to personally thank you for your wonderful donation of £1,339.00 in support of the Festival of Kindness. Your contribution has brought us one step closer to reaching our goal of providing 300,000 meals, gifts, and essential items on the wish list this winter for vulnerable people and families experiencing homelessness. Thank you! If we’re lucky enough to meet demand on any of the essential items donated, your contribution will go to where it’s needed most. Our core work happens all year round to support people out of homelessness by providing food, homes, and jobs throughout 2026 and beyond. Thank you for being a part of the movement today and supporting a brighter tomorrow. To stay informed of our For the latest updates, make sure to follow us on social media and sign up to our newsletter here. If you’d like to share kindness even further, then please share the Festival of Kindness with friends and family too!
November 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM