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galerian_ashHi there, and thank you for coming to read this letter! My username is the same on AO3, and I'm requesting fic and art for everything. I can't wait to see what you create — please just try to enjoy yourself, and I'm sure to love the end result :)
In terms of fic, I love getting-together stories most of all. Especially if coupled with UST, mutual pining, and so on, but that's absolutely not a must! I also like established relationships, so honestly, it's all good. I'm all for sex scenes, if that's where the story leads you, but I won't be disappointed if the characters end up taking things slow (and stick with just kissing or ambiguous fade-to-black scenes). Whatever you think works best is cool with me!
For art, I'm open to just about anything! I have no real preference when it comes to styles or color schemes, so feel free to go wild :D I like both stand-alone art pieces as well as comics, if you should feel like telling a little short story.
I love seeing the characters being happy together — perhaps doing something silly and laughing about it, or just playing around with each other. This can be as domestic and mundane as doing the dishes together and splashing water on each other, to dancing and stepping on the other's toes. Or maybe doing some princess-carrying/bridal-style carrying! Sweet and tender moments, like embracing while sleeping, are great too.
I also really love hurt/comfort, both emotional and physical. Like one character holding the other while they cry, or protectively clutching their wounded lover while glaring daggers at the assailant(s).
And I love animals of all kinds, so seeing the characters I requested interacting with one (or more) would be awesome!
In more general terms, anything that takes place in rain is gold to me. Desperate kissing, fights, staring at someone's back with all the yearning that's normally kept hidden, etc. I can't explain it, but yeah, I'm just a sucker for that.
There are more art prompts below — fandom-specific ones, that is — but if you have an idea of your own? Please go for it!
Aside from that, the things I like are all over the place — so I'll list a few for you below. Keep in mind that there's no reason for you to worry if the stuff I mention aren't what you had planned! I'm only writing this to give you a general idea of what I'm into, so please don't feel like you must include any of these.
♥ Characters who are unflinchingly loyal, including betrayals that are actually secretly done for the sake of the other.
♥ Protectiveness — especially if the one being protected is quite capable of taking care of themselves, and/or isn't used to someone caring like that.
♥ Stoic characters opening up and revealing feelings they normally wouldn't; the strong-and-silent type showing unexpected vulnerability.
♥ Unrequited love and longing that ends up not being that unrequited after all. UST is great as well, especially if finally resolved.
♥ Moments where one character is completely out of it (due to sleepiness or being wounded or whatever), but is still aware of the other just being there; a comforting and safe presence.
♥ Characters who share a "I understand what you need without having to be told" bond.
♥ Lonely characters finding companionship.
♥ Characters with self-esteem issues being told just how amazing and important they are (perhaps even in connection with a love confession). If their lack of self-worth stems from something physical, like scars, I'd love for them to be shown — especially if coupled with touch-starvation.
♥ Casual or unconscious displays of power, skill, or strength.
♥ Differences between lovers — height, age, etc.
♥ Indirect kissing, especially if coupled with pining. Like one character lighting a cigarette for the other, or drinking from the same glass.
♥ Names! I love it when characters start off calling the other by their last name (or by some formal title), then slowly slip into more familiar terms. Aside from it developing naturally like that, another thing I like is if it happens in the heat of the moment, like in the presence of some danger — or just a case of letting their guard down, maybe while drunk or exhausted. I love the use of nicknames and pet names as well, both unique ones and more generic stuff (everything from "buddy" to "darling").
♥ Rescues, whether it's a matter of life and death or simply being woken from a nightmare.
♥ Rivalries, both of the friendly sort and the more antagonistic kind.
♥ Princess-carrying! (Or bridal-style carrying, whatever you want to call it.)
♥ Characters being brainwashed/mind-controlled/cursed/whatever and forced into fighting against the one they love, who staunchly refuses to fight back. Especially if their shared memories is what finally breaks the spell and saves the day.
♥ Playful sex. That's not to say I don't enjoy tender or passionate sex (I do!), but there's just something about two characters being so at ease and comfortable around each other that they're able to joke and laugh while making love.
♥ Desperate kissing in the rain. Showing up drenched and shivering at the door of a lover-to-be after angsting in the rain is also great. DON'T JUDGE MEEE~
And on the flip side, things I don't want:
♦ Sad stuff involving animals — death, cruelty, etc.
♦ Mentions of kidneys or seizures. Please, not even the words themselves.
♦ Killing off the characters I've requested, or giving them a serious illness they didn't have in canon (by serious I mean things like cancer and dementia).
♦ Infidelity/cheating, polyamory, open relationships, swinging, group sex.
♦ Focus on social, religious, or political issues.
♦ Crossovers.
♦ Crack.
♦ Meta.
♦ Alternate Universe. I like AUs sometimes, but these fandoms are all rare so I'd prefer to get art/fic of them as they are (but fix-it/canon-divergence stuff is all good).
Now then, here are my requests in alphabetical order:
Flight Of The Intruder
Jake Grafton/Virgil Cole
As much as I love this movie, the end is just... Y'know, I won't beat around the bush here: I desperately, desperately want Virgil to survive! I don't care how you do it — change the whole ending around or just a few details, have him be badly wounded or not hurt at all, borrow a page from the original book (where he doesn't die) or have something entirely different happen — absolutely anything is good with me, just as long as he gets to live.
I love how important they both become to each other, and how close they grow in such a short time. Jake is still reeling from the loss of Morg, and so badly wants to do something that matters. Virgil not only grounds him, but also gives him the chance to make a difference, sticking by his side every step of the way. And Jake becomes just as important to Virgil, who's actually really lonely — isolated, even. Everyone thinks the worst of him, that he's a horrible and disloyal person, which is as far from the truth as it gets. But he doesn't speak up for himself; like when Camparelli is giving him a hard time, he doesn't say a word in his own defense. But he opens up to Jake, because he feels that Jake deserves to know everything. And maybe Virgil hopes someone will finally believe in him, too. And Jake doesn't disappoint. The way he responds, utterly steadfast and supporting, is just beautiful — and it's obvious that it means the world to Virgil.
So, with that in mind, in terms of fic I'd love to see a moment where somebody brings it up and accuses Virgil of abandoning his old partner. I doubt Virgil would respond, and I'd love to see Jake stepping in. Just being protective of Virgil, telling the accuser a thing or two, and then trying to make him feel better. That protectiveness swings both ways (as we clearly see in the end when Virgil keeps Jake from coming to save him ;_;), so if you'd like to flip the roles or write something else centered around that, that'd be just as great! I'd also love to see the loyalty and protectiveness between them explored in art, in any way you can think of! Maybe combined with fix-it for the ending, like with Jake carrying Virgil to safety?
I love how loyal Jake is, and how deeply he cares. The way he acts after Morg's death, slipping up by still talking to him and calling other people by his name, always breaks my heart. (That's why the final scene just doesn't work for me — it feels completely OOC for him to be upbeat like that, and the whole thing just seems tacked on and forced.)
The scene after their preliminary court-martial is lovely. The way Virgil, once again, opens up to Jake. He looks so heartbreakingly sad when he says he's never trusted or counted on anyone but himself. Then he lifts his gaze to Jake, bright eyes and wide smile lighting up his whole face when he says he's glad it's the two of them against the world — "If we hang or go to jail, we do it together." *clutches heart* And the way Jake gives him this soft, tender smile in return...!
And I love how damn adorable they are together! Like them bursting into song after their solo mission, so happy and perfectly in sync. Or all the pet names they use — honey, baby, amigo, buddy, I love them all to bits. So if a fix-it fic isn't what you'd like to write, something sweet and happy like that would be really nice as well. For art, that goes double! I'd love to see them being happy together — playing around, taking it easy and relaxing, smiling at each other... whatever!
Gunmen
Cole Parker/Dani Servigo
This is one of my all-time favorite movies! I remember when it was released, for a while there I watched it like once a week *laughs* I still love it just as much, and these two will always be an OTP of mine. I'd be over the moon with anything pairing these two up, especially something set post-canon about their further adventures. Do they stick together? Or do they split up, and then come to realize just how much they miss each other?
I love that the very first thing Dani does when meeting Cole is throw his arms around Cole's neck and kiss him. Then he excitedly talks about how rich he's about to become, and asks "Wanna come with me?" That's just the first minute of their relationship, but it's a good example of how utterly attached Dani gets to Cole. And the same can be said of Cole, who — despite playing it a bit more cool — clearly also becomes very fond of his bug-eating partner.
The sleep-talking scene is amazing. I mean: "You'da blown me, man." — what a classic line! I think it's pretty damn intriguing that Cole did something like that to begin with, as I feel it gives some pretty clear hints as to his sexuality. So how about some more sleep-talking? Is it just another ruse, or actually real this time? Maybe the nature of it is different, such as revealing some kind of unexpected vulnerability? How does the other react?
Dani calls Cole "city boy", and despite his rough and tough look that seems to be pretty true. I love that he's afraid of both spiders and snakes, and his comment about that unknown jungle sound he's heard in "every single Tarzan movie" is great too. Dani, on the other hand, is extremely capable in that sort of environment. And he's streetwise too; he steals Cole's wallet without being noticed, he knows how to pick locks, and so on. I think all of that reveals the kind of the life he's been forced to lead.
Which brings me to Karl, Dani's brother... That was obviously not a good relationship for Dani, even if he might've been manipulated to believe otherwise. But deep down, I think he knew. When Cole states his theory on the plane, about Karl only returning for Dani in order to kill him, he doesn't disagree or argue at all. It seems like he maybe wants to deny it, but simply can't anymore. Cole's reaction here is lovely, softly saying "Hey..." and trying to take it back. And then he, in turn, opens up about his lost family. It's a great bonding moment, and afterwards, Dani looking at Cole all wounded and shy as he says they both got nothing so together they're "the greatest kind of team" is just... *clutches heart*
Another thing is that Dani never even got to learn how to read, which just makes me so sad. I love how patient Cole is with Dani when he's trying to find the ignition button, and what a genuinely good teacher he is. So I'd love to see anything with Cole continuing to teach Dani how to read! Or Cole offering something else that Dani's brother might have deprived him of — affection, touch, compliments, praise, patient kindness instead of rebuking anger when making a mistake, etc.
I love how protective they both are of each other. Like when they're cornered by Armor and his team outside the bar, and Cole gets hit — Dani's immediate reaction is to yell and try to get them to leave Cole alone, even though that puts himself in danger. Or when Cole makes sure to tell Dani to put on a flak vest. Or, of course, the whole scene in the water! Dani jumping in after Cole, all the super-revealing things he says, Cole coming up behind him and hearing it all (going from bewildered surprise to smiling widely), and the repeated-but-switched dialogue exchange from before... I love it all. Which, ahem, is to say that I'd be thrilled with anything that deals with that mutual protectiveness!
Oh, and NGL, I think Cole is extremely hot (as is Dani, don't get me wrong!). But that doesn't mean I don't laugh my ass off when Izzy makes fun of his hair or calls him Whoopi! So if you wanted to include Izzy, I'd be all for more of that :Db
I could see these two falling into a fuckbuddy-relationship, where both — erroneously — think there are no feelings involved on the other's part. Mutual pining despite extreme closeness, trying to act casual so as to not screw everything up, misunderstandings/miscommunication, and all that good stuff!
Magnum PI
Thomas Magnum/Jonathan Higgins
One of the best TV series ever made, quite possibly my absolute favorite. It's just such an amazing series, on so many levels. It has a perfect blend of seriousness and humor, action/adventure and quiet moments, romance and friendship, etc. And the characters, especially the four main ones... They're all fantastic and I love seeing the strength in their relationship. But none more so than Magnum and Higgins, needless to say.
I see so, so much subtext in their relationship. Hell, I'm almost tempted to use the word soulmates, however silly that may sound. They're often at each other's throat, saying some really hard-hitting things — but deep down there's genuine respect and caring. And when push comes to shove they understand each other's feelings and know just what to say/do. A good example of the latter is in "Distant Relatives", when Higgins — instead of countering Magnum's angry outburst — realizes that something is seriously wrong. Even though Magnum is crying and asks to be left alone, Higgins launches into an anecdote which ultimately ends up easing the pain.
I also love how teasingly playful they can be with each other, and their banter is just wonderful. The suitcase scene in "Who Is Don Luis Higgins... And Why Is He Doing These Terrible Things To Me?" is one of my absolute favorites.
There are so many amazing and important moments between these two throughout the series. Everything from Higgins writing a testament and leaving Magnum his model bridge (and the way he says Magnum's name while writing is just...! *flails incomprehensibly*), to Magnum faking an illness to get locked into quarantine with Higgins in order to protect him. And of course, "Limbo", where Magnum is dying and it's Higgins whose voice he hears, calling him back. Then there's all of "Paper War" and "Pleasure Principle" and — I could go on and on, as you can see!
I love how comfortable they are around each other, in terms of personal space and body contact. Even at the start of the series, when their relationship was decidedly more antagonistic, they displayed this. Like the episode where Higgins is in the hospital, and Magnum is sitting on a chair next to the bed — with his legs propped up on it, feet against Higgins' side (both protective and possessive, and most interesting of all is the fact that Higgins didn't protest it at all). Or the episode where Higgins is ranting at Magnum, and has zero qualms about just bursting into his bathroom while he's in the shower.
I adore just about every character in the series — TC, Rick, Zeus and Apollo, Agatha, Luther, etc. — so feel free to include whoever else you want. I've always been a bit on the fence about the whole Robin Masters thing; on one hand I like the twist, and on the other there are a lot of previous canon details that just don't work if Higgins really is him. The series itself ended things on an ambiguous note, so feel free to do the same or handle it however you want. Ditto on Magnum re-upping; as much as I thought the ending was lovely and handled really well, I never quite liked that bit.
A lot of classic tropes already happened canonically — amnesia, trapped in a small space together, kidnappings, look-alikes, etc. — but please feel free to do your own take on any of them! They're classics for a reason, after all ;D
For a more specific prompts, there's a scene in "Forty Years From Sand Island" where Magnum visits Higgins in the hospital. Higgins mistakenly thinks that Magnum has brought him flowers, and he gets so genuinely happy about it. He's clearly touched, and says no one has every given him flowers before. And then the truth emerges :( I'd love some sort of fix-it to this, where Magnum gives him flowers for real! Maybe even as some sort of 5+1 Things format, if that's something you'd be into.
激戰 | Unbeatable
Lin Si Qi/Ching Fai
This is one of my favorite movies ever, I love it so much. Everything about it, from the theme of second chances to the training montages, but above all else I love the relationship between these two. I like teacher/student stuff in general, and when it's coupled with accidental kisses (and not-so-accidental kisses)? Yeeeah, I didn't have a prayer. They're adorableand super-sexy together, and I just love them like crazy.
I love how kind Fai is, and how he instantly took a shine to Qi even though he tried to deny it. Like coming to Qi's rescue when his father was being abusive, patching him up afterwards, and so on. And Qi, trusting Fai so wholeheartedly, both in terms of his training and things like fixing his broken nose. I love how important they become to each other — not to mention the way they can both joke and play around together, as well as open up to reveal things they wouldn't say to anyone else.
Obviously I love the kisses, so a focus on that would be fantastic! I think it's interesting to see how open Qi is with it — I mean, he goes for a kiss on the lips after his first win, despite all the people around and the flashing cameras and the fact that it's being televised. So he clearly doesn't seem to have an issue with showing his affection for Fai in public. And for all his grumbling Fai doesn't really seem to mind all that much, I don't think. Does he believe Qi isn't serious about it, or does he perhaps secretly enjoy it? If it's the former, how would he react if Qi made it clear that he wasn't kidding around? Does Qi ever try to push the issue, or woo Fai in some other way? Maybe Fai is the one who tries to do some wooing? Or perhaps there's just silent pining and angsting about it, until one day the dam breaks for either one of them? I'd be all for some classic 5+1 Things, à la "five times Qi kissed Fai, and one time Fai kissed Qi", if that's something you'd be into!
If you would be up for something angsty, how about having the two of them run into a person from Fai's past? Maybe someone who was in prison at the same time, who gleefully recounts some traumatic moment that Fai feels is shameful? I'd love to see how Qi reacts, and if it leads to some emotional hurt/comfort once they're alone that'd be utterly fantastic!
Or if physical hurt/comfort is more your thing, maybe Fai's arm becomes dislocated again somehow? Would he allow Qi to touch him, this time? Or perhaps he'd even need Qi's help to pop it back into place?
Oh, and if you'd like to write/draw a sex scene, I admit that I have this mental notion of Qi being the most gentle and considerate top. But you absolutely don't have to adhere to that if you don't want to! In general I'm very easygoing when it comes to sexual positions, and I actually love switching — so whatever you want to go with will be just great. Same goes for the sex itself; I'd equally love a playful moment in bed together and sparring leading to a rough fuck, and I'd be equally thrilled for both tender lovemaking with the two of them on the same page as I would desperate longing while thinking the other just wants a fuckbuddy arrangement.
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Aaand that's it! Like I said, if anything is unclear or you have something you'd like to ask, I'd be more than happy to answer any questions :)
In closing, thank you so much for creating a gift for me! ♥
In terms of fic, I love getting-together stories most of all. Especially if coupled with UST, mutual pining, and so on, but that's absolutely not a must! I also like established relationships, so honestly, it's all good. I'm all for sex scenes, if that's where the story leads you, but I won't be disappointed if the characters end up taking things slow (and stick with just kissing or ambiguous fade-to-black scenes). Whatever you think works best is cool with me!
For art, I'm open to just about anything! I have no real preference when it comes to styles or color schemes, so feel free to go wild :D I like both stand-alone art pieces as well as comics, if you should feel like telling a little short story.
I love seeing the characters being happy together — perhaps doing something silly and laughing about it, or just playing around with each other. This can be as domestic and mundane as doing the dishes together and splashing water on each other, to dancing and stepping on the other's toes. Or maybe doing some princess-carrying/bridal-style carrying! Sweet and tender moments, like embracing while sleeping, are great too.
I also really love hurt/comfort, both emotional and physical. Like one character holding the other while they cry, or protectively clutching their wounded lover while glaring daggers at the assailant(s).
And I love animals of all kinds, so seeing the characters I requested interacting with one (or more) would be awesome!
In more general terms, anything that takes place in rain is gold to me. Desperate kissing, fights, staring at someone's back with all the yearning that's normally kept hidden, etc. I can't explain it, but yeah, I'm just a sucker for that.
There are more art prompts below — fandom-specific ones, that is — but if you have an idea of your own? Please go for it!
Aside from that, the things I like are all over the place — so I'll list a few for you below. Keep in mind that there's no reason for you to worry if the stuff I mention aren't what you had planned! I'm only writing this to give you a general idea of what I'm into, so please don't feel like you must include any of these.
♥ Characters who are unflinchingly loyal, including betrayals that are actually secretly done for the sake of the other.
♥ Protectiveness — especially if the one being protected is quite capable of taking care of themselves, and/or isn't used to someone caring like that.
♥ Stoic characters opening up and revealing feelings they normally wouldn't; the strong-and-silent type showing unexpected vulnerability.
♥ Unrequited love and longing that ends up not being that unrequited after all. UST is great as well, especially if finally resolved.
♥ Moments where one character is completely out of it (due to sleepiness or being wounded or whatever), but is still aware of the other just being there; a comforting and safe presence.
♥ Characters who share a "I understand what you need without having to be told" bond.
♥ Lonely characters finding companionship.
♥ Characters with self-esteem issues being told just how amazing and important they are (perhaps even in connection with a love confession). If their lack of self-worth stems from something physical, like scars, I'd love for them to be shown — especially if coupled with touch-starvation.
♥ Casual or unconscious displays of power, skill, or strength.
♥ Differences between lovers — height, age, etc.
♥ Indirect kissing, especially if coupled with pining. Like one character lighting a cigarette for the other, or drinking from the same glass.
♥ Names! I love it when characters start off calling the other by their last name (or by some formal title), then slowly slip into more familiar terms. Aside from it developing naturally like that, another thing I like is if it happens in the heat of the moment, like in the presence of some danger — or just a case of letting their guard down, maybe while drunk or exhausted. I love the use of nicknames and pet names as well, both unique ones and more generic stuff (everything from "buddy" to "darling").
♥ Rescues, whether it's a matter of life and death or simply being woken from a nightmare.
♥ Rivalries, both of the friendly sort and the more antagonistic kind.
♥ Princess-carrying! (Or bridal-style carrying, whatever you want to call it.)
♥ Characters being brainwashed/mind-controlled/cursed/whatever and forced into fighting against the one they love, who staunchly refuses to fight back. Especially if their shared memories is what finally breaks the spell and saves the day.
♥ Playful sex. That's not to say I don't enjoy tender or passionate sex (I do!), but there's just something about two characters being so at ease and comfortable around each other that they're able to joke and laugh while making love.
♥ Desperate kissing in the rain. Showing up drenched and shivering at the door of a lover-to-be after angsting in the rain is also great. DON'T JUDGE MEEE~
And on the flip side, things I don't want:
♦ Sad stuff involving animals — death, cruelty, etc.
♦ Mentions of kidneys or seizures. Please, not even the words themselves.
♦ Killing off the characters I've requested, or giving them a serious illness they didn't have in canon (by serious I mean things like cancer and dementia).
♦ Infidelity/cheating, polyamory, open relationships, swinging, group sex.
♦ Focus on social, religious, or political issues.
♦ Crossovers.
♦ Crack.
♦ Meta.
♦ Alternate Universe. I like AUs sometimes, but these fandoms are all rare so I'd prefer to get art/fic of them as they are (but fix-it/canon-divergence stuff is all good).
Now then, here are my requests in alphabetical order:
Flight Of The Intruder
Jake Grafton/Virgil Cole
As much as I love this movie, the end is just... Y'know, I won't beat around the bush here: I desperately, desperately want Virgil to survive! I don't care how you do it — change the whole ending around or just a few details, have him be badly wounded or not hurt at all, borrow a page from the original book (where he doesn't die) or have something entirely different happen — absolutely anything is good with me, just as long as he gets to live.
I love how important they both become to each other, and how close they grow in such a short time. Jake is still reeling from the loss of Morg, and so badly wants to do something that matters. Virgil not only grounds him, but also gives him the chance to make a difference, sticking by his side every step of the way. And Jake becomes just as important to Virgil, who's actually really lonely — isolated, even. Everyone thinks the worst of him, that he's a horrible and disloyal person, which is as far from the truth as it gets. But he doesn't speak up for himself; like when Camparelli is giving him a hard time, he doesn't say a word in his own defense. But he opens up to Jake, because he feels that Jake deserves to know everything. And maybe Virgil hopes someone will finally believe in him, too. And Jake doesn't disappoint. The way he responds, utterly steadfast and supporting, is just beautiful — and it's obvious that it means the world to Virgil.
So, with that in mind, in terms of fic I'd love to see a moment where somebody brings it up and accuses Virgil of abandoning his old partner. I doubt Virgil would respond, and I'd love to see Jake stepping in. Just being protective of Virgil, telling the accuser a thing or two, and then trying to make him feel better. That protectiveness swings both ways (as we clearly see in the end when Virgil keeps Jake from coming to save him ;_;), so if you'd like to flip the roles or write something else centered around that, that'd be just as great! I'd also love to see the loyalty and protectiveness between them explored in art, in any way you can think of! Maybe combined with fix-it for the ending, like with Jake carrying Virgil to safety?
I love how loyal Jake is, and how deeply he cares. The way he acts after Morg's death, slipping up by still talking to him and calling other people by his name, always breaks my heart. (That's why the final scene just doesn't work for me — it feels completely OOC for him to be upbeat like that, and the whole thing just seems tacked on and forced.)
The scene after their preliminary court-martial is lovely. The way Virgil, once again, opens up to Jake. He looks so heartbreakingly sad when he says he's never trusted or counted on anyone but himself. Then he lifts his gaze to Jake, bright eyes and wide smile lighting up his whole face when he says he's glad it's the two of them against the world — "If we hang or go to jail, we do it together." *clutches heart* And the way Jake gives him this soft, tender smile in return...!
And I love how damn adorable they are together! Like them bursting into song after their solo mission, so happy and perfectly in sync. Or all the pet names they use — honey, baby, amigo, buddy, I love them all to bits. So if a fix-it fic isn't what you'd like to write, something sweet and happy like that would be really nice as well. For art, that goes double! I'd love to see them being happy together — playing around, taking it easy and relaxing, smiling at each other... whatever!
Gunmen
Cole Parker/Dani Servigo
This is one of my all-time favorite movies! I remember when it was released, for a while there I watched it like once a week *laughs* I still love it just as much, and these two will always be an OTP of mine. I'd be over the moon with anything pairing these two up, especially something set post-canon about their further adventures. Do they stick together? Or do they split up, and then come to realize just how much they miss each other?
I love that the very first thing Dani does when meeting Cole is throw his arms around Cole's neck and kiss him. Then he excitedly talks about how rich he's about to become, and asks "Wanna come with me?" That's just the first minute of their relationship, but it's a good example of how utterly attached Dani gets to Cole. And the same can be said of Cole, who — despite playing it a bit more cool — clearly also becomes very fond of his bug-eating partner.
The sleep-talking scene is amazing. I mean: "You'da blown me, man." — what a classic line! I think it's pretty damn intriguing that Cole did something like that to begin with, as I feel it gives some pretty clear hints as to his sexuality. So how about some more sleep-talking? Is it just another ruse, or actually real this time? Maybe the nature of it is different, such as revealing some kind of unexpected vulnerability? How does the other react?
Dani calls Cole "city boy", and despite his rough and tough look that seems to be pretty true. I love that he's afraid of both spiders and snakes, and his comment about that unknown jungle sound he's heard in "every single Tarzan movie" is great too. Dani, on the other hand, is extremely capable in that sort of environment. And he's streetwise too; he steals Cole's wallet without being noticed, he knows how to pick locks, and so on. I think all of that reveals the kind of the life he's been forced to lead.
Which brings me to Karl, Dani's brother... That was obviously not a good relationship for Dani, even if he might've been manipulated to believe otherwise. But deep down, I think he knew. When Cole states his theory on the plane, about Karl only returning for Dani in order to kill him, he doesn't disagree or argue at all. It seems like he maybe wants to deny it, but simply can't anymore. Cole's reaction here is lovely, softly saying "Hey..." and trying to take it back. And then he, in turn, opens up about his lost family. It's a great bonding moment, and afterwards, Dani looking at Cole all wounded and shy as he says they both got nothing so together they're "the greatest kind of team" is just... *clutches heart*
Another thing is that Dani never even got to learn how to read, which just makes me so sad. I love how patient Cole is with Dani when he's trying to find the ignition button, and what a genuinely good teacher he is. So I'd love to see anything with Cole continuing to teach Dani how to read! Or Cole offering something else that Dani's brother might have deprived him of — affection, touch, compliments, praise, patient kindness instead of rebuking anger when making a mistake, etc.
I love how protective they both are of each other. Like when they're cornered by Armor and his team outside the bar, and Cole gets hit — Dani's immediate reaction is to yell and try to get them to leave Cole alone, even though that puts himself in danger. Or when Cole makes sure to tell Dani to put on a flak vest. Or, of course, the whole scene in the water! Dani jumping in after Cole, all the super-revealing things he says, Cole coming up behind him and hearing it all (going from bewildered surprise to smiling widely), and the repeated-but-switched dialogue exchange from before... I love it all. Which, ahem, is to say that I'd be thrilled with anything that deals with that mutual protectiveness!
Oh, and NGL, I think Cole is extremely hot (as is Dani, don't get me wrong!). But that doesn't mean I don't laugh my ass off when Izzy makes fun of his hair or calls him Whoopi! So if you wanted to include Izzy, I'd be all for more of that :Db
I could see these two falling into a fuckbuddy-relationship, where both — erroneously — think there are no feelings involved on the other's part. Mutual pining despite extreme closeness, trying to act casual so as to not screw everything up, misunderstandings/miscommunication, and all that good stuff!
Magnum PI
Thomas Magnum/Jonathan Higgins
One of the best TV series ever made, quite possibly my absolute favorite. It's just such an amazing series, on so many levels. It has a perfect blend of seriousness and humor, action/adventure and quiet moments, romance and friendship, etc. And the characters, especially the four main ones... They're all fantastic and I love seeing the strength in their relationship. But none more so than Magnum and Higgins, needless to say.
I see so, so much subtext in their relationship. Hell, I'm almost tempted to use the word soulmates, however silly that may sound. They're often at each other's throat, saying some really hard-hitting things — but deep down there's genuine respect and caring. And when push comes to shove they understand each other's feelings and know just what to say/do. A good example of the latter is in "Distant Relatives", when Higgins — instead of countering Magnum's angry outburst — realizes that something is seriously wrong. Even though Magnum is crying and asks to be left alone, Higgins launches into an anecdote which ultimately ends up easing the pain.
I also love how teasingly playful they can be with each other, and their banter is just wonderful. The suitcase scene in "Who Is Don Luis Higgins... And Why Is He Doing These Terrible Things To Me?" is one of my absolute favorites.
There are so many amazing and important moments between these two throughout the series. Everything from Higgins writing a testament and leaving Magnum his model bridge (and the way he says Magnum's name while writing is just...! *flails incomprehensibly*), to Magnum faking an illness to get locked into quarantine with Higgins in order to protect him. And of course, "Limbo", where Magnum is dying and it's Higgins whose voice he hears, calling him back. Then there's all of "Paper War" and "Pleasure Principle" and — I could go on and on, as you can see!
I love how comfortable they are around each other, in terms of personal space and body contact. Even at the start of the series, when their relationship was decidedly more antagonistic, they displayed this. Like the episode where Higgins is in the hospital, and Magnum is sitting on a chair next to the bed — with his legs propped up on it, feet against Higgins' side (both protective and possessive, and most interesting of all is the fact that Higgins didn't protest it at all). Or the episode where Higgins is ranting at Magnum, and has zero qualms about just bursting into his bathroom while he's in the shower.
I adore just about every character in the series — TC, Rick, Zeus and Apollo, Agatha, Luther, etc. — so feel free to include whoever else you want. I've always been a bit on the fence about the whole Robin Masters thing; on one hand I like the twist, and on the other there are a lot of previous canon details that just don't work if Higgins really is him. The series itself ended things on an ambiguous note, so feel free to do the same or handle it however you want. Ditto on Magnum re-upping; as much as I thought the ending was lovely and handled really well, I never quite liked that bit.
A lot of classic tropes already happened canonically — amnesia, trapped in a small space together, kidnappings, look-alikes, etc. — but please feel free to do your own take on any of them! They're classics for a reason, after all ;D
For a more specific prompts, there's a scene in "Forty Years From Sand Island" where Magnum visits Higgins in the hospital. Higgins mistakenly thinks that Magnum has brought him flowers, and he gets so genuinely happy about it. He's clearly touched, and says no one has every given him flowers before. And then the truth emerges :( I'd love some sort of fix-it to this, where Magnum gives him flowers for real! Maybe even as some sort of 5+1 Things format, if that's something you'd be into.
激戰 | Unbeatable
Lin Si Qi/Ching Fai
This is one of my favorite movies ever, I love it so much. Everything about it, from the theme of second chances to the training montages, but above all else I love the relationship between these two. I like teacher/student stuff in general, and when it's coupled with accidental kisses (and not-so-accidental kisses)? Yeeeah, I didn't have a prayer. They're adorable
I love how kind Fai is, and how he instantly took a shine to Qi even though he tried to deny it. Like coming to Qi's rescue when his father was being abusive, patching him up afterwards, and so on. And Qi, trusting Fai so wholeheartedly, both in terms of his training and things like fixing his broken nose. I love how important they become to each other — not to mention the way they can both joke and play around together, as well as open up to reveal things they wouldn't say to anyone else.
Obviously I love the kisses, so a focus on that would be fantastic! I think it's interesting to see how open Qi is with it — I mean, he goes for a kiss on the lips after his first win, despite all the people around and the flashing cameras and the fact that it's being televised. So he clearly doesn't seem to have an issue with showing his affection for Fai in public. And for all his grumbling Fai doesn't really seem to mind all that much, I don't think. Does he believe Qi isn't serious about it, or does he perhaps secretly enjoy it? If it's the former, how would he react if Qi made it clear that he wasn't kidding around? Does Qi ever try to push the issue, or woo Fai in some other way? Maybe Fai is the one who tries to do some wooing? Or perhaps there's just silent pining and angsting about it, until one day the dam breaks for either one of them? I'd be all for some classic 5+1 Things, à la "five times Qi kissed Fai, and one time Fai kissed Qi", if that's something you'd be into!
If you would be up for something angsty, how about having the two of them run into a person from Fai's past? Maybe someone who was in prison at the same time, who gleefully recounts some traumatic moment that Fai feels is shameful? I'd love to see how Qi reacts, and if it leads to some emotional hurt/comfort once they're alone that'd be utterly fantastic!
Or if physical hurt/comfort is more your thing, maybe Fai's arm becomes dislocated again somehow? Would he allow Qi to touch him, this time? Or perhaps he'd even need Qi's help to pop it back into place?
Oh, and if you'd like to write/draw a sex scene, I admit that I have this mental notion of Qi being the most gentle and considerate top. But you absolutely don't have to adhere to that if you don't want to! In general I'm very easygoing when it comes to sexual positions, and I actually love switching — so whatever you want to go with will be just great. Same goes for the sex itself; I'd equally love a playful moment in bed together and sparring leading to a rough fuck, and I'd be equally thrilled for both tender lovemaking with the two of them on the same page as I would desperate longing while thinking the other just wants a fuckbuddy arrangement.
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Aaand that's it! Like I said, if anything is unclear or you have something you'd like to ask, I'd be more than happy to answer any questions :)
In closing, thank you so much for creating a gift for me! ♥
