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@strwpup.bsky.social
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they/them | here to post my art and ffxiv blorbos

tags for my guys:
#cisone [mooncat wol]
#moku [au ra/hrothgar wol]
#olivier [viera wol]
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strwpup.bsky.social
i have another zebani/emnity fic. who is supposed to marry ebecca d'antonio with wicander gone? canon divergent. maybe. bleem heed my words can you imagine if azune was manipulated into being scion and on top of that zebani is forced into an arranged marriage.

archiveofourown.org/works/737935...
a snippet from the linked fic. it reads: Zebani and Emnity try to get the other demon to stop, but Cruelty is on a rampage. She interposes her five foot tall frame between her charge and Yanessa like a shield. Like Zebani's mother never has. "You are a vile woman, Yanessa Halovar. You twist everyone around you to your ends with no regard for their being. You have been horrendous to Zebani, she who has done nothing to you, she who owes you nothing-"
November 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
strwpup.bsky.social
ermmm cr4 has me in a vice grip. have some tertiary characters, people who follow me for critical role

zebani halovar has me in a vice grip. and before my ffxiv followers say anything, i know 😔 i have a weakness for complicated oldest siblings

fic here: archiveofourown.org/works/73703231
snippet from linked fic. it reads: Cruelty's sisters came one by one over the last few months, somehow getting physical forms and contracting themselves to the family. Zebani had been admittedly sad to see Cruelty inevitably be alloted to someone else. They weren't exactly friends, but Cruelty was the first person to look at her with desire in a long time, even if it was carnal and visceral. She had nothing left to give Cruelty. Zebani had her place; in the basement, with the rest of her house's skeletons. a screenshot of a message from my good friend reading me for filth. it reads: [said with all the love in my heart while maintaining a perfect poker face]: interesting. so you've become instantly attached to an older sibling character who was promised a place of pride within their family only to be, at least from their perspective, usurped from that position by their sibling and now feels jaded about the world and unable to reclaim their natural sense of belonging in it. very interesting. there is no precedent for this. and also she's gay.
November 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
strwpup.bsky.social
happy halloween!!! my lovely wizard apple cider and her bat familiar honey bea wish you a lovely and spooky evening!

i also posted two new fics. enjoy the treat :D

1. a whumpfic archiveofourown.org/works/73470746
2. another supernatural high houses fic archiveofourown.org/works/734712...
picture of honey bea, a domestic shorthair cat with a rubber ducky on her collar, wearing bat wings for her halloween costume picture of apple cider, a domestic shorthair cat, as a wizard with robe and hat snippet from the first fic linked. it reads: "I am not expecting anything of you. I am, as always, telling you the way things are. You had the chance to fix things the right way. Even if you failed, you would've been better for this task. You had all the support you needed and a drive to see the unknown to boot. But because you are a coward, my future. one that I'd always dreamed of, is gone." Steph steps towards the bed. "That's not fair. I was a child-" "So was I! And where have you been every year between then and now?" snippet from the second fic linked. it reads: “You may have as many partners as you wish, Stephanivien. Far be it from me to tell you who to spend your time with while I rest. I only hope that you'll remember to bring me back at some point after this whole mess is dealt with.” “What?”  The question makes Artoirel curl in on himself a bit, but Steph catches him, putting a taloned hand on a pale forearm to hold him in place. “I- sorry, that came out wrong. I was just confused how you would ever think I would forget you in there. And while the rest of that is fine to hear, I meant getting a third party you can feed from.”
November 1, 2025 at 12:59 AM
strwpup.bsky.social
also special shout out to @whereiskale.bsky.social who made the sacrifice of giving me their last Great Serpent cup they were setting aside for themselves 🙏 i will cherish it dearly. all hail this beautiful mug
a picture of my new beloved cup as well as a funny sticker of omega that says "objects in the mirror are closer than they appear"
October 22, 2025 at 5:07 AM
strwpup.bsky.social
here's some close ups!
a close up picture of my haul. it includes: - the bottom of an envelope i got from the honey b. lovely idol hour - the bottoms off three character themed sprays (specifically themed off of koana, y'shtola, and estinien) - cute little gold lined pins of koana and estinien - a thank you sticmer from eriecraft featuring the Great Serpent - a varshahn/vrtra charm - two keychains (one of the cornservant and one of steph (steph merch!!! hell yeah!!!)) - a fish keychain - two ffxiv mtg cards, one foil Rabanastre, Royal City and one generic hero card I'm going to paint over more of the haul, this picture shows: - the edge of some miqo'te ears from turtle smithy - st. louis aquarium shot glass in the shape of a small stanley cup - extremely squishable emmanellain de fortemps keychain - yan keychain - geometry puzzle and bunny ear clips from dolly's dream home rabbit rescue more of the haul that includes: - a wol sticker and a sticker for Mis Sophonia, who did a fucking awesome performance in idol block 1 - moogle mail :) - three ribbons that say healer, tank, and collector of shiny things - a very pretty necklace with a viper job stone, there's little pieces of metallic foil in like every color and pictures don't do it justice one more pick of the haul. it includes: - a popcorn bucket from the thunderbolts movie. they had leftovers at registration and i just think it's funny to have a popcorn bucket for a movie i haven't seen. it's nice though - a cactuar glasses cleaning cloth and a business card showing the fat cat pajamas i don't have a close up of but got from the same store - the program booklet for gateway fate and my badge with they/them and coming to ul'dah ribbons - a bookmark of that creepy shb bird that has care instructions for jewelry, from the same store i got that cute little mysterscree great serpent box from (sorry i forgot to get a close up of that necklace! it's really cute though i got the serpent with the hard hat) - business cards for the evergreen burrow (which i absolutely need to get something from ASAP) and potatoqueen69 (who gave an absolute baller panel on 1.0) - pink frog sticker i got with a purchase - ear plugs from the dragsidia drag show (also incredible!!!) - a cute ass bracelet that was in the maid cafe envelope - a pastel lanyard with cute little beasts on it
October 22, 2025 at 5:04 AM
strwpup.bsky.social
thanks to all the staff, exhibitors, and presenters that made @gatewayfate.bsky.social so special!!! it was such an excellent first xiv con for me. here's my haul 🥰
a far out shot of most of what i got! close ups and more notes will be in the replies
October 22, 2025 at 4:47 AM
strwpup.bsky.social
made an account for moku on the oc social network app if anyone wants to interact!
a screenshot of moku's account (@fire4fun) on oc social network
October 7, 2025 at 5:13 AM
strwpup.bsky.social
my shrimps... #myshrimps

my beloved 🦐 kitten and the excellent shrip plush that arrived today from @radicrow.bsky.social ! both of which gave me an unexpected and invaluable level of seratonin today
a picture of two shrimps: one, an orange plush shrip on my blanket, and the other, a small wiwi baby kitten curled up like a shrimp in her sleep on her cat condo
October 1, 2025 at 11:39 PM
strwpup.bsky.social
and finally, day 30: rhapsody!!! finishing out a lovely challenge month with a sweet little fluffy ficlet of steph telling the bard boys about his accidentally acquired test tube baby ♥️

archiveofourown.org/works/71635286
snippet from the linked fic. it reads: The conversation had come around to his soon-to-be fatherhood, something that is never far from Steph's mind these days. The small container thrums with some kind of energy that warms Steph's hand through his gloves. Sanson pointedly ignores his partner's comment, the curiousity getting the better of him (as usual). "…How did this even happen?" "Well," Steph smiles widely. He loves telling this story every time.
October 1, 2025 at 7:14 AM
strwpup.bsky.social
day 29: slash! here's cisone fujoing out about her partners

archiveofourown.org/works/71578591
snippet from the linked fic. it reads: Sicard's name is on the screen too. Emmanellain inches closer to get a better glimpse of the essay. There's conversation denoted by quotation marks in the text. Outside of those speaking lines are narrative and… gods above! ask
September 30, 2025 at 7:38 AM
strwpup.bsky.social
day 28: saturated! here's a fic I've been wanting to write for forever about artoirel being colorblind. did you know artoirel's custom model adept thighboots are green

archiveofourown.org/works/71545396
snippet from the linked fic. it reads: He thought Artoirel was being nice, or perhaps taunting, wearing the shoes in those meetings despite how horribly even Steph could tell they clashed with the regular red pants. Then Stephanivien saw the man wear them outside, and he couldn't tell if the sight should get his heart racing or his head spinning. Artoirel had always cared so deeply about his perception, to the detriment of his relationships with his family, and it seemed deeply odd that Artoirel would considering wearing them. a picture of artoirel de fortemps in game with slightly different lightning. his boots are green steph wearing the same pants and thighboots. he pulls the clashing outfit off because he's an icon
September 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
strwpup.bsky.social
day 27: ahead of you, looking behind. i was going to write some elpis stuff but then i was reminded that i am actively working on a hadestown inspired au and i can do something about that world

archiveofourown.org/works/71471306
snippet from the linked fic. it reads: There was beauty on our star. Nigh endless life and love and warmth. Even still, Stephanivien wanted. My dear friend has never been one to thrive in satisfaction. What had happened to his peer, to the one that used to follow in the shadows he cast? Stephanivien wandered from those he knew and loved in search of the stranger he lost.
September 28, 2025 at 6:49 AM
strwpup.bsky.social
day 26: leporine! in this one we have a fun little slice of life where #cisone meets one of her FC mate's pets

archiveofourown.org/works/71403061
a snippet from the linked fic. it reads: There, at the end of the crumbs, is what can only be described as a beast. Most of its fur is a mottled gray, excepting a patch of white from its snout to its stomach. Its head is tipped down to lick its own leg (that is the size of its whole body over). The nose of the thing twitches with a violence. Its ears are long, long and wide, and far too large for the strange proportions of its body. The eyes on either side of its head marks it as a prey animal, but there's a terrifying emptiness in them that emanate an aura of maleficence. One ear swivels to face Cisone. The face follows. a screenshot of cisone (a miqo'te wol) sitting on top of a giant wardrobe. she looks down with glowing eyes at a shshuye minion a closer image, that shows off cisone's outfit, glowing eyes, and slightly concerned expression a different angle from the other two pictures, in which the shshuye is the focal point
September 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
strwpup.bsky.social
day 25: bubble. today i bring you a prequel to the fics from day 12 and day 20! featuring some janne and steph being friends through his disastrous relationship with tedalgrinche

archiveofourown.org/works/71371896
snippet from the linked fic. it reads: Stephanivien exhales at the sound. Jannequinard always did have a knack of finding him when he needed him most. Steph supposes that comes with the Durendaire name. He makes a noncommital noise, too tired to put it into words. Janne understands it for what it is. The man closes and locks the door behind him, draws all the curtains, and puts a kettle on.
September 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM
strwpup.bsky.social
day 24: happenstance! for some reason this word made me think about dr. horrible's sing-along blog, which made me think about the nimona (book) au i was tossing around a few months ago. Behold. Nimoku. and some sad elfs

archiveofourown.org/works/71341131
a snippet from the linked fic. it reads: “So you'd kill a child to keep up your games?” “That isn't- Steph, if I am removed, they will send someone dangerous after you. Someone who isn't willing to pull their punches. I won't be able to protect you.” Steph’s lips press into a thin line. “You have a funny understanding of protection.” a redraw of the cover of the graphic novel nimona. in the foreground is an au ra wol named moku, who notably has giant wings here, and her tail is curled around steph's leg. behind her and to the left is artoirel in a simplified version of his knight gear, with his fist clenched in resolve. steph is behind her on the other side. his expression is unclear, but one of his arms is notably prosthetic
September 25, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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day 23: expansion! close to the wire but we're in. here's some emmanellain being a business man on his own version of shark tank

archiveofourown.org/works/71312531
snippet from linked fic. it reads: Emmanellain hovers over Sicard to keep his attention, face to face, wide eyes to quickly widening ones. "Carvallain ships spices, Rhoswen does… well, frankly, I am not sure what she does. You yourself said we need to find something to sell. Everyone everywhere needs clothes!" A shirtless Sicard narrows his eyes. "…Sure."
September 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
strwpup.bsky.social
day 22: intergalactic! it's space au time baby. hey do you remember that dragons are canonically aliens in xiv. no reason

archiveofourown.org/works/71284086
a snippet from the linked fic. it reads: Artoirel turns a sharp corner without looking up, certain that everyone in this area of the ship would be asleep. He finds himself sorely mistaken. He walks directly into another man, then jumps back so suddenly that he almost loses the grip on his tablet. The other person prevents the tech from falling with an open hand under it. "Ah-" Artoirel takes his tablet in both hands. "Apologies. Go on with your evening. I'll-" "Artoirel?" He glances up, ilm by ilm, in disbelief. And yet there is no denying that his dead ex-fiance is here before him.
September 24, 2025 at 12:26 AM
strwpup.bsky.social
day 20: truncate! i used an antonym today (dilate). here's some super endwalker spoilers

archiveofourown.org/works/71213136
a snippet from the linked fic. it reads: With a flick of her hand, Cisone summons the facsimile of Midgardsormr. It floats besides her, unseeing and unspeaking, as it has been since her last discussion with the great wyrm inside of Omega. Her lip trembles. This fragment is no more sentient than the roaming dragons. There is no purpose, not fulfillment, not community, not even base survival. picture of cisone (a miqo'te wol) in ultima thule, looking at one of the pillars of smoke same view except facting her. estinien is looking at her she turns around, to face estinien head-on
September 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
strwpup.bsky.social
day 20: effervesce. it's a sequel to my day 12 fic!

archiveofourown.org/works/71161776
a snippet from the linked fic. it reads: The drink in his hands is… effervescent to say the least. Taupe in color and bitter in smell. Tedalgrinche wrinkles his nose. He considers dropping the thing and just running, but Jannequinard pins him in place with his eyes, like he's one of many dead butterlies on the walls of Dzemael manor. "Drink," Steph says. There is no room for argument.
September 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
strwpup.bsky.social
it's late (thank you new kittens for taking up all my free time) but day 19: keystone! here's some joking with koana about food innuendos

archiveofourown.org/works/71124861
a snippet from the linked fic. it reads: "Do you- do you think there's a chance she'd ever be interested in me?" Thancred and Urianger both give the Promise a confused glance. "…Art thou jesting?" "What he said. Have you seriously not heard the way she talks to you?" gpose of koana thoughtfully looking at a pair of people near the iq br'aax aetheryte. moku (a hrothgar) is giggling while her friend steph rests his chin on his fist, propped up with his elbow on moku's shoulder. same as the last picture but at a different angle
September 20, 2025 at 10:21 PM
strwpup.bsky.social
day 18: under the boughs! i debated a while about what i wanted to do and ended up going with... actual fluff? anyways here's stephtoriel having a lovely time and discussing the possibility they might want to have a kid

archiveofourown.org/works/71047421
snippet from the lined fic. it reads: Steph struggles to follow precisely what the point of Hatchingtide is. How could he, when his longtime friend regains some of that childlike wonder as the lighthearted concert in Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre washes over him? What could be more important than taking in every glimpse of the flower crown adorning his stuffy fiance's hair with cream-colored gossamer ribbons following in his wake? He's no bard like Guydelot, no orator like Artoirel, but his heart bursts with the desire to string words together that would prove his adoration.
September 19, 2025 at 7:48 AM
strwpup.bsky.social
day 17: starstruck! have some stephtoriel fake engaged actors au content

archiveofourown.org/works/71005986
snippet from the linked fic. it reads: The environment is suddenly ruined by a shriek. The intensity of it makes Artoirel assume someone on the factory floor has lost an arm or something similar, so he rushes to the railing. The press loves a hero. On the upside, it's probably best that his assumption was wrong. What would he do about a severed arm anyway? On the downside, the truth of the situation was far worse. Haurchefant Greystone has entered the building at Francel's side. Half a dozen starstruck idiots circle up to stroke his ego.
September 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
strwpup.bsky.social
day 16: quicksand! i know cenotes and quicksand aren't necessarily the same thing, but have some yuri

archiveofourown.org/works/70971781
snippet of the linked fic. it reads: "How is it? Without your minders?" Wuk Lamat sniffles, and gets to walking again. Her body is forcefully casual, even as her tail telegraphs her saddened mood. "Most of them have had the common sense to not be seen by me, so it isn't that strange. Koana has been in Sharlayan for however long, and Erenville…" Lamaty'i laughs, wiping an already falling tear from her eye. "He was gone too. For years now. But it's like- it's like he never left. There's always a voice in my head, saying things like 'I believe in you' and 'think before you act' and 'look out for that ceno- AH!"
September 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
strwpup.bsky.social
ayyy halfway! day 15: petal. have my second ffxiv hanahaki fic, this time bard boys flavor

archiveofourown.org/works/70909126
a snippet of the linked fic. it reads: It started small and overwhelmed him fast, just like all great loves do. The flowery language of a bard is much more enjoyable than petals in the throat, Guydelot has learned. He hadn't understood what was happening at first. All of a sudden, in the middle of Tailfeather, Sanson glanced back with a thankful smile. Thus was Guydelot doomed.
September 16, 2025 at 5:45 AM
strwpup.bsky.social
day 14: free day! this time in me tossing my trans and greyace headcanons onto artoirel: trying on lingerie for the first time flavor

archiveofourown.org/works/70873626
snippet from the linked fic. it reads: He has layered the bodice with new silk shorts and an well-loved robe in the same shade. He's removed most of his jewelry (excepting the single earring with the crest of his house — Artoirel has never felt comfortable out of his bed without it on). The whole effect isn't too far out of his comfort zone, the top forsaking cleavage and shaping for a simple silhouette with a high neckline. Even still, he feels like he should pull on his thighboots, despite how horribly they would fit with the ensemble. He doesn't even know how he wants Steph to respond. Artoirel knows he is vain, and he would be upset if he wasn't complimented. At the same time, he isn't really sure he wants to be seen as a sexual object. He's spent his whole adult life being desired for his power and his looks, and outside of a select few, he knows that other aristocrats see him as little more than a pet who will follow whatever hand is feeding him at the time.
September 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM