Cute but kinda odd?
Feb. 6th, 2026 05:05 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
cupcake_gothFB recommended the group "essa - comfort stuffed animal". It's exactly what it sounds like: do you have a stuffed animal that gives you emotional support? Talk and share photos in the group!
It's cute seeing everyone's photos, but ... DRAMA! Does your stuffed animal count as an essa if you haven't dressed it in a tiny "Support Animal" vest? Why did you pick that stuffed animal? OMG you aren't cleaning them theright commentor's way? If they're truly an essa, why are you asking for support or ways to feel more comfortable taking them with you out in the world?
Like, serious drama over these things. Which, of course, means it's a REAL online group/community, right?
(The tiny "Support Animal" vests that people think means their stuffed animals are more valid than others is WILD. Clovis Devilbunny thinks the whole thing is hilarious.)
It's cute seeing everyone's photos, but ... DRAMA! Does your stuffed animal count as an essa if you haven't dressed it in a tiny "Support Animal" vest? Why did you pick that stuffed animal? OMG you aren't cleaning them the
Like, serious drama over these things. Which, of course, means it's a REAL online group/community, right?
(The tiny "Support Animal" vests that people think means their stuffed animals are more valid than others is WILD. Clovis Devilbunny thinks the whole thing is hilarious.)
Someday I will post about something other than my health
Feb. 5th, 2026 01:29 pmcupcake_gothBut today is not that day.
I had an appointment with my GP yesterday, and after listening to my lungs and gently touching my face to check how inflamed my sinuses were (very, I winced away from her fingers every time), I have won yet more fucking steroids and antibiotics. I spent the night in a huge amount of discomfort (understatement), and I don’t know if that’s because of the heavy-duty antibiotics, or if last night’s dinner at a restaurant had something wrong with it. I felt unwell enough that I took today off, even tho’ I’m starting to feel a tiny bit anxious about how often I’ve had to tap out of work because of my health.
We also went over my MRI results, wheee. Bursitis in both hips, mild scoliosis, a few discs that have started to bulge, and more spinal stenosis than expected. In other words, my back is absolutely messed up. I spoke to one of of the patient advocates/scheduling specialists at the neurology/back branch of Virginia Mason (I’ve been in back and forth calls with them for a few weeks); consultation appointments are being scheduled six months out, and they can’t even start scheduling appointments for August until March. I’m less than thrilled.
Thursday: Fame
Feb. 5th, 2026 11:28 amtemplefugate posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
comment_ficHappy almost Friday, everyone! I’m templefugate, and I'm back with more prompts.
As a reminder, we are using a new posting schedule. Sundays are for Lonely Prompts and sharing the fills that you completed during the week, Tuesdays and Thursdays are for new themes and prompts, and Saturdays will remain a Free for All.
Today's theme is, depending on how you view it, amazing or horrific: Fame! Prompts should have anything to do with fame, from desperately trying to gain it to escaping it.
Just a few rules:
No more than five prompts in a row.
No more than three prompts in the same fandom.
Use the character's full names and the fandom's full name
No spoilers in prompts for a month after airing, or use the spoiler cut option found here.
If your fill contains spoilers, warn and leave plenty of space, or use the above-mentioned spoiler cut.
Prompts should be formatted as follows: [Use the character's full names and fandom's full name]
Fandom, Character +/ Character, Prompt
Some examples to get the ball rolling...
+ DC, Mari McCabe /& Bruce Wayne, avoiding paparazzi
+ The X-Files, Dana Scully & Fox Mulder, investigating a celebrity medium
+ Any, any, infamy
We are now using AO3 to bookmark filled prompts. If you fill a prompt and post it to AO3 please add it to the Bite Sized Bits of Fic from 2025 collection. See further notes on this new option here.
Not feeling any of today’s prompts? You can use LJ’s advanced search options to limit keyword results to only comments in this community.
While the use of LJ's advanced search options is available, bookmarking the links of prompts you like might work better for searching in the future.
If you are viewing this post on our Dreamwidth site, please know that fills posted here will not show up as comments on our LiveJournal site but you are still more than welcome to participate.
If you have a Dreamwidth account and would feel more comfortable participating there, please feel free to do so…and spread the word! [community profile] comment_fic
tag=Fame
As a reminder, we are using a new posting schedule. Sundays are for Lonely Prompts and sharing the fills that you completed during the week, Tuesdays and Thursdays are for new themes and prompts, and Saturdays will remain a Free for All.
Today's theme is, depending on how you view it, amazing or horrific: Fame! Prompts should have anything to do with fame, from desperately trying to gain it to escaping it.
Just a few rules:
No more than five prompts in a row.
No more than three prompts in the same fandom.
Use the character's full names and the fandom's full name
No spoilers in prompts for a month after airing, or use the spoiler cut option found here.
If your fill contains spoilers, warn and leave plenty of space, or use the above-mentioned spoiler cut.
Prompts should be formatted as follows: [Use the character's full names and fandom's full name]
Fandom, Character +/ Character, Prompt
Some examples to get the ball rolling...
+ DC, Mari McCabe /& Bruce Wayne, avoiding paparazzi
+ The X-Files, Dana Scully & Fox Mulder, investigating a celebrity medium
+ Any, any, infamy
We are now using AO3 to bookmark filled prompts. If you fill a prompt and post it to AO3 please add it to the Bite Sized Bits of Fic from 2025 collection. See further notes on this new option here.
Not feeling any of today’s prompts? You can use LJ’s advanced search options to limit keyword results to only comments in this community.
While the use of LJ's advanced search options is available, bookmarking the links of prompts you like might work better for searching in the future.
If you are viewing this post on our Dreamwidth site, please know that fills posted here will not show up as comments on our LiveJournal site but you are still more than welcome to participate.
If you have a Dreamwidth account and would feel more comfortable participating there, please feel free to do so…and spread the word! [community profile] comment_fic
tag=Fame
Fancake Theme for February: Inept in Love
Feb. 4th, 2026 08:16 amrunpunkrun posting in fandomcalendar
fancake is a thematic recommendation community where all members are welcome to post recs, and fanworks of all shapes and sizes are accepted. Check out the community guidelines for the full set of rules. This theme runs for the entire month. If you have any questions, just ask!
Minor operations; testing new serving path
Feb. 3rd, 2026 10:25 pm![[staff profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user_staff.png){kind=small}
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dw_maintenanceHi all!
I'm doing some minor operational work tonight. It should be transparent, but there's always a chance that something goes wrong. The main thing I'm touching is testing a replacement for Apache2 (our web server software) in one area of the site.
Thank you!
(no subject)
Feb. 3rd, 2026 02:07 pmdreadlordmrsonAfter a few hours playing Path of Exile with friends, I'm in post-socialization crash...
I'm recovering by chilling and playing easy pre-hardmode Terraria while lunch cooks.
Just expanding my herb farms and harvesting flowers for a bit.
Chill and easy work while my brain defrags.
In a couple hours when I'm feeling better I'll get back to work on Sex Kitten's plot summary some more.
So much planning to do...
But it's satisfying work.
It really feels like this story is coming together.
I'll make another art day on Thursday, probably.
I'm recovering by chilling and playing easy pre-hardmode Terraria while lunch cooks.
Just expanding my herb farms and harvesting flowers for a bit.
Chill and easy work while my brain defrags.
In a couple hours when I'm feeling better I'll get back to work on Sex Kitten's plot summary some more.
So much planning to do...
But it's satisfying work.
It really feels like this story is coming together.
I'll make another art day on Thursday, probably.
Tuesday: Money
Feb. 3rd, 2026 10:59 amtemplefugate posting in comment_ficHi, everyone! I’m templefugate, and I'll be hosting for the next two weeks.
As a reminder, we are using a new posting schedule. Sundays are for Lonely Prompts and sharing the fills that you completed during the week, Tuesdays and Thursdays are for new themes and prompts, and Saturdays will remain a Free for All.
Today's theme is all about what makes the world go round: Money. Prompts should have anything to do with money, from using to losing it and all the micro- and macro-economics in between.
Just a few rules:
No more than five prompts in a row.
No more than three prompts in the same fandom.
Use the character's full names and the fandom's full name
No spoilers in prompts for a month after airing, or use the spoiler cut option found here.
If your fill contains spoilers, warn and leave plenty of space, or use the above-mentioned spoiler cut.
Prompts should be formatted as follows: [Use the character's full names and fandom's full name]
Fandom, Character +/ Character, Prompt
Some examples to get the ball rolling...
+ DC, Space Cabbie, converting different planets' currency from one to the other
+ Any, any, money for nothing
+ Any, any, counterfeit money
We are now using AO3 to bookmark filled prompts. If you fill a prompt and post it to AO3 please add it to the Bite Sized Bits of Fic from 2025 collection. See further notes on this new option here.
Not feeling any of today’s prompts? You can use LJ’s advanced search options to limit keyword results to only comments in this community.
While the use of LJ's advanced search options is available, bookmarking the links of prompts you like might work better for searching in the future.
If you are viewing this post on our Dreamwidth site, please know that fills posted here will not show up as comments on our LiveJournal site but you are still more than welcome to participate.
If you have a Dreamwidth account and would feel more comfortable participating there, please feel free to do so…and spread the word! [community profile] comment_fic
tag=Money
As a reminder, we are using a new posting schedule. Sundays are for Lonely Prompts and sharing the fills that you completed during the week, Tuesdays and Thursdays are for new themes and prompts, and Saturdays will remain a Free for All.
Today's theme is all about what makes the world go round: Money. Prompts should have anything to do with money, from using to losing it and all the micro- and macro-economics in between.
Just a few rules:
No more than five prompts in a row.
No more than three prompts in the same fandom.
Use the character's full names and the fandom's full name
No spoilers in prompts for a month after airing, or use the spoiler cut option found here.
If your fill contains spoilers, warn and leave plenty of space, or use the above-mentioned spoiler cut.
Prompts should be formatted as follows: [Use the character's full names and fandom's full name]
Fandom, Character +/ Character, Prompt
Some examples to get the ball rolling...
+ DC, Space Cabbie, converting different planets' currency from one to the other
+ Any, any, money for nothing
+ Any, any, counterfeit money
We are now using AO3 to bookmark filled prompts. If you fill a prompt and post it to AO3 please add it to the Bite Sized Bits of Fic from 2025 collection. See further notes on this new option here.
Not feeling any of today’s prompts? You can use LJ’s advanced search options to limit keyword results to only comments in this community.
While the use of LJ's advanced search options is available, bookmarking the links of prompts you like might work better for searching in the future.
If you are viewing this post on our Dreamwidth site, please know that fills posted here will not show up as comments on our LiveJournal site but you are still more than welcome to participate.
If you have a Dreamwidth account and would feel more comfortable participating there, please feel free to do so…and spread the word! [community profile] comment_fic
tag=Money
Yugioh: YGO Rare Pairs Mini Bang - Artist Claims Open! (Feb. 2-6)
Feb. 2nd, 2026 07:38 pmpendulumscale posting in fandomcalendarDescription: ygorarepairs is a mini bang event that focuses on rare pair ships for all Yugioh series (including crossovers), open to writers, artists, and image & video editors.
This year's mini bang is in regular bang order. Authors have drafted fics for their chosen rare pair. Artists will claim at least 1 fic to use as inspiration for fanart. Partners will collaborate and share their fanworks together during the posting period for this event. Please read our specifications page for more details about expectations for event works.
Claims for the 2025-2026 mini bang are open!
Artists can see summaries and complete the claim submission form here:
https://docs.getgrist.com/forms/nmJe1ZZzHoDu1qWfkKNGeM/10
Artists can see summaries and complete the claim submission form here:
https://docs.getgrist.com/forms/nmJe1ZZzHoDu1qWfkKNGeM/10Dates (see Schedule for more info):
Signups: Nov 1-Nov 30 (writers may start immediately)Check-in #1 (writers only): Dec 21-23Check-in #2 (writers with claim pitch): Jan 30-Feb 1- Claims: Feb 2-6
- Claims assigned: Feb 7/8
- Artist WIP share: Feb 20-21
- Check-in #3 (all participants): Mar 6-7
- Posting prep: Mar 12-14
- Posting: Mar 15-Apr 4
More Sex Kitten art practice
Feb. 2nd, 2026 01:22 pmdreadlordmrsonOkay, welp. I spent the usual "too much" time becoming human this morning.
As in, it is now past noon and no longer morning, even though I woke up at 8.
...past 1pm, as I finish this post...
But here we are, and it's time for some more Sex Kitten practice art.
( Images (sfw) )
As in, it is now past noon and no longer morning, even though I woke up at 8.
...past 1pm, as I finish this post...
But here we are, and it's time for some more Sex Kitten practice art.
( Images (sfw) )
(no subject)
Feb. 1st, 2026 06:11 pmdreadlordmrsonPlayed hours of Minecraft with my friends today and still found time to do more art practice for Sex Kitten!
I think I finally, finally have a version of Kuro's hair that I like and can live with drawing repeatedly.
I moved on to pose practice and played around with conveying body language and making sure I can get parts doing what I want them to do.
Results are... mixed, so far.
But hey, it's still very early. I'll keep going.
I'll post a couple pics later. Possibly tomorrow?
I think I finally, finally have a version of Kuro's hair that I like and can live with drawing repeatedly.
I moved on to pose practice and played around with conveying body language and making sure I can get parts doing what I want them to do.
Results are... mixed, so far.
But hey, it's still very early. I'll keep going.
I'll post a couple pics later. Possibly tomorrow?
The archive is live!
Feb. 1st, 2026 02:05 pmmaevedarcy posting in holly_polyHi everyone,
The collection is now live, fanworks are revealed! You should also receive e-mails with links to your gifts. If you have multiple gifts you may receive nested e-mails, so be sure to check your Gifts list on AO3 to make sure you don't miss anything.
The archive is now open again, so please feel free to post any additional treats that you may wish to create (this also applies to anyone who needs to post a treat for eligibility reasons.)
Don't forget about our Pinch Hitter Treats post.
Remember to kudos/comment on your gift and thank your gifter within 2 months! (Per our rules, this is a requirement to participate next year)
As always, if you have any questions or issues, please e-mail us at holly.poly.exchange@gmail.com.
Collection: https://ao3.org/collections/holly_poly_2025
Tag Set: https://archiveofourown.org/tag_sets/25541
Tumblr: https://holly-poly.tumblr.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/holly_poly_ex
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/holly-poly.bsky.social
Google Groups - Holly Poly Updates: https://groups.google.com/g/holly-poly-updates
Google Groups - Holly Poly Pinchhits: https://groups.google.com/g/holly-poly-pinchhits
The collection is now live, fanworks are revealed! You should also receive e-mails with links to your gifts. If you have multiple gifts you may receive nested e-mails, so be sure to check your Gifts list on AO3 to make sure you don't miss anything.
The archive is now open again, so please feel free to post any additional treats that you may wish to create (this also applies to anyone who needs to post a treat for eligibility reasons.)
Don't forget about our Pinch Hitter Treats post.
Remember to kudos/comment on your gift and thank your gifter within 2 months! (Per our rules, this is a requirement to participate next year)
As always, if you have any questions or issues, please e-mail us at holly.poly.exchange@gmail.com.
Collection: https://ao3.org/collections/holly_poly_2025
Tag Set: https://archiveofourown.org/tag_sets/25541
Tumblr: https://holly-poly.tumblr.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/holly_poly_ex
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/holly-poly.bsky.social
Google Groups - Holly Poly Updates: https://groups.google.com/g/holly-poly-updates
Google Groups - Holly Poly Pinchhits: https://groups.google.com/g/holly-poly-pinchhits
Free for All Saturday, Week 6 [DW Edition]
Feb. 7th, 2026 08:50 am↑↑↑ Available dates:
February 17 & 19
February 24 & 26
March 3 & 5
Hi there! ^_^ Welcome to this week's Free for All. There are no themes to follow for prompts or fills. If, perhaps, you missed a prompt theme that you liked, or you've had any ideas that didn't really work with Tuesday's or Thursday's posts, then today's your chance to prompt 'em. Be free, and have fun! ✎
Just a few rules:
1. No more than five prompts in a row.
2. No more than three prompts in the same fandom.
3. Use the character's full name and the fandom's full name for ease in adding to the Lonely Prompts spreadsheet.
4. No spoilers in prompts for a month after airing, or use the spoiler cut option found here. Unfortunately, DW doesn’t have a cut tag, so use your best judgment when it comes to spoilers.
5. If your fill contains spoilers, warn and leave plenty of space, or use the spoiler cut.
6. If your story has possible triggers, please warn for them in the subject line!
Prompts should be formatted as follows: [Use the character's full names and fandom's full name]
Fandom, Character +/ Character, Prompt
Are today's prompts not catching your eye? No worries, because we have plenty of older prompts that just might do the trick! You can browse through the comm's calendar archive (here on LJ or here on DW) for themed and Free For All posts, or perhaps check out Sunday posts for Lonely Prompt requests. (Or, you can be like me, and try to save interesting prompts as you see 'em... and then end up with multiple text doc files full of [themes + links + prompts] that you can easily look through and search for keywords.) Multiple fills for one prompt are welcome, by the way! Oh, and you are very likely to find some awesome fills to read as well, and wouldn't it be nice to leave a comment on those lovely little writing distractions? ~_^
We are on AO3! If you fill a prompt and post it to AO3, please add it to the Bite Sized Bits of Fic from 2026 collection.
If you are viewing this post on our Dreamwidth site: please know that fills posted here will not show up as comments on our LiveJournal site, but you are still more than welcome to participate. =)
If you have a Dreamwidth account and would feel more comfortable participating there, please feel free to do so… and spread the word!
A friendly reminder about our posting schedule: Themed posts for new prompts go up on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Saturdays are a Free for All day for new prompts of any flavor. Sundays are for showing Lonely Prompts some love, whether by requesting for someone to adopt them or by sharing any fills that you've recently completed.