You know, I have no issues with people disliking this ship. Heck most of my favorite ships are hated, but at this point in the thread, I think we are beyond this. At least ask a question to get some dialogue back and forth not, this is stupid.
FWIW. this is a GREAT ship.
Wait, we're not shipping this because we're like "ha ha rivals"? Dammit. First I was told we weren't shipping this to make it Bioware's canon to have them get married and have a dozen half-dwarf babies, and NOW no "ha ha rivals" EITHER? Ya'll are killing me over here.
Oh I'm definitely shipping this to mind control Bioware into making them canon and marrying and having babies. Didn't you see the memo I sent out?
/halfjoking
Oh I'm definitely shipping this to mind control Bioware into making them canon and marrying and having babies. Didn't you see the memo I sent out?
/halfjoking
Sorry for the double post, but if you have a free 5 minutes today, read this: http://spirrum.tumbl...not-slow-for-us
It's from spirrum's tumblr. It's just a quick, short little story, but it was so damn good.
I've been somewhat critical of some of this author's work in the past, not because she's not a good writer (she is) but because her writing style is, IMHO, somewhat weighty and ponderous, which makes it a bit ill-suited to romantic fluff, but exceedingly well-suited to...well, what she wrote about here.
I admit it. I teared up. (And I can't remember the last time I cried from fanfiction or fiction in general.)
So some kind soul posted this in the Solas thread and it made me laugh.
I know I know..not Solas...but it made me giggle
Cassandra and Varric
Hunter, bro. That fic is GOOD. The second chapter is currently my favourite. I want more of it.
rda- Yeah that was the fic I was thinking of, and for some reason on AO3 it had been marked 11/? but I think that might've been an error. I think you're correct and it is finished. Either way, a good fic. I need to re read it.
Yes, indeed. Loved that story of Varric tells. I kinda want to hear more about it now. lol
And of course I loved the Tethraghast. Varric, you know you love that she loves your stories, admit it. 
Sorry for the double post, but if you have a free 5 minutes today, read this: http://spirrum.tumbl...not-slow-for-us
It's from spirrum's tumblr. It's just a quick, short little story, but it was so damn good.
I've been somewhat critical of some of this author's work in the past, not because she's not a good writer (she is) but because her writing style is, IMHO, somewhat weighty and ponderous, which makes it a bit ill-suited to romantic fluff, but exceedingly well-suited to...well, what she wrote about here.
I admit it. I teared up. (And I can't remember the last time I cried from fanfiction or fiction in general.)
Ok, yeah, I teared up. lol I love what it showed about how well lived their life had been, though, to have everyone there.
Sorry for the double post, but if you have a free 5 minutes today, read this: http://spirrum.tumbl...not-slow-for-us
It's from spirrum's tumblr. It's just a quick, short little story, but it was so damn good.
I've been somewhat critical of some of this author's work in the past, not because she's not a good writer (she is) but because her writing style is, IMHO, somewhat weighty and ponderous, which makes it a bit ill-suited to romantic fluff, but exceedingly well-suited to...well, what she wrote about here.
I admit it. I teared up. (And I can't remember the last time I cried from fanfiction or fiction in general.)
After a few sentences, it was kind of clear that this would be a heart breaking story, so I couldn't keep on reading it at work. My colleagues definitely would've looked funny with me all tearing up over fanfiction 
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It was a great fic, so kudos to spirrum! But soso sad, I hardly was able to supress my sobs. Yeah, I probably cry in every movie .
ETA to avoid double posting: I found this on tumblr and thought it's a nice short drabble: Drinking
Hunter, bro. That fic is GOOD. The second chapter is currently my favourite. I want more of it.
rda- Yeah that was the fic I was thinking of, and for some reason on AO3 it had been marked 11/? but I think that might've been an error. I think you're correct and it is finished. Either way, a good fic. I need to re read it.
After a few sentences, it was kind of clear that this would be a heart breaking story, so I couldn't keep on reading it at work. My colleagues definitely would've looked funny with me all tearing up over fanfiction
It was a great fic, so kudos to spirrum! But soso sad, I hardly was able to supress my sobs. Yeah, I probably cry in every movie
ETA to avoid double posting: I found this on tumblr and thought it's a nice short drabble: Drinking
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So I posted a new short story/one-shot thing if anyone cares.
http://archiveofouro...hapters/8106420
Oh, I liked this one, too! You have a way to mislead me with your stories, so I often find myself like "What the...?!" Then I go and read it again . I really enjoy that you keep surprising me! Now what's happening to Herja and Edric (I read on the comments that I am not the only curious one *fg*)? I know you wrote that those fics are one-shots but maybe...?
I have seen a couple of little drabbles on tumblr in the past few days but I have to go grocery shopping first, so I'll post the links later .
Ok, not like it took me about 20hrs to go and get groceries... lol. Here are a few links to recent and short Tethraghast fics I found on tumblr .
By antivanruffles on tumblr:
Is there a reason you are naked in my bed?
Wait a minute. Are you jealous?
And there was a whole bunch on vehlr's tumblr:
Follow up to the pregnancy fic I posted a few days ago
Fake relationship
Marry me?
Massage
I almost lost you
Enjoy your holidays!
. Or, if you don't go in for Easter, happy holiday of your choice, or happy random Sunday.
Oh, and I also liked the follow-up to the pregnancy fic, though...
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Oh, and I also liked the follow-up to the pregnancy fic, though...
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Well, if they *did* make it like the Catholic church, abortion of a child would be considered wrong. The main difference btwn the Church position in the middle ages and now is when it was thought the pregnant woman had an actual human being in her, as opposed to a mineral/plant stage thing that only became human at the quickening. Modern science has shown the baby is always human, so its moved the bar for the start of life from the quickening to the moment of conception.
Since Skyhold's surgeon is talking about the science of balancing humours as being fresh and new, I'd guess they'd all believe the quickening thing still? So, abortion wouldn't be considered killing a child till, like, 4 months in? I'd guess that the Chantry's position on it would mirror the Church in the middle ages.
As for birth control, I'm pretty sure that's always been frowned upon. I don't know the entire history of that doctrine, so I could be wrong, but I don't think so. And, of course, just cus its frowned upon by the Church doesn't mean it wasn't practiced by the populace, just like now, so. *shrugs*
I don't think they ever say. Which is weird, considering they have time to touch on a variety of other social topics from homosexuality to transgender persons, even in ways that don't necessarily flow naturally from the plot. I guess there's nobody on Bioware's cast of writers that feels strongly/personally enough on the issue to clarify the Chantry's position?
Honestly, not sure I *want* a plotline/writer in Bioware to solidify the Chantry's abortion position. Considering how politically left/liberal they are on other social issues...
I mean logically, it would make sense to simply stick with the medieval Catholicism parallels, but they certainly don't do that with sexuality. I don't want to go through a questline/conversation tree where I help a woman get an abortion or talk to her about how I support her "right to choose". A) I oppose abortion on moral grounds (though there would maybe be a choice to say so, so that's a slightly smaller concern) and B.)it'd feel kinda anachronistic to talk in those terms about it.
Fairbanks' mom was in particularly dire straights and didn't have an abortion. That, plus the medieval Church parallels, is enough headcanon fodder for me on this issue. lol
To bring it back on topic:
Not like I'm opposed to the issue being tackled in a fic. Like I've seen two so far now where people thought Cass was pregnant/Cass actually WAS pregnant, and people offered to "help" her with it via herbs. One was in Its Hard to be a Gentleman, I think? Both times its been handled with her completely in-character, imo, so yay for that.
I mean logically, it would make sense to simply stick with the medieval Catholicism parallels, but they certainly don't do that with sexuality. I don't want to go through a questline/conversation tree where I help a woman get an abortion or talk to her about how I support her "right to choose". A) I oppose abortion on moral grounds (though there would maybe be a choice to say so, so that's a slightly smaller concern) and B.)it'd feel kinda anachronistic to talk in those terms about it.
Fairbanks' mom was in particularly dire straights and didn't have an abortion. That, plus the medieval Church parallels, is enough headcanon fodder for me on this issue. lol.
. I was thinking about it mostly as a codex or maybe just something that happens in the background matter-of-factly.
I got that from the codex entries/journal entry things you read when gathering evidence for his nobility in the Emerald Graves. I can't be more specific unfortunately, as its actually been months since I last did that area and I haven't gotten there on my current playthrough, yet. But I remember the midwife who took his mom in making observations about her and her circumstances and it sounded like she was desperate at that point in life.
To bring it back on topic:
Not like I'm opposed to the issue being tackled in a fic. Like I've seen two so far now where people thought Cass was pregnant/Cass actually WAS pregnant, and people offered to "help" her with it via herbs. One was in Its Hard to be a Gentleman, I think? Both times its been handled with her completely in-character, imo, so yay for that.
she wasn't even actually pregnant.
I think there actually could be a decent fic there with Cassandra considering something like that, and maybe doing it, or maybe not...but the person who writes that isn't going to be me.
I can't see Cassandra doing it, cus I think she'd value the life (or potential life, in her mind maybe) of her child regardless of circumstances. But I could see a story where the decision is a plot point. And she seriously considers it.
And then Varric finds out what's going on and does something stupidly romantic to convince her he's with her no matter what. Or he get's his head out of his butt (if it was jammed up there and that's why she's even being forced TO consider abortion in the first place) and THEN he does something stupidly romantic to convince her he's with her no matter what. Or something. lol I'm getting a bit carried away there.
Yes, and I don't even know if I'd do that again because I still got a nastygram from someone even though a) it was apparently so oblique a few people didn't even know what was going on, and
It was character/relationship development btwn Leliana and Cass, world building in general, and flew over most people's heads anyway. You should totally keep it. (Just, you know, my opinion.)
You guys think Cass would push the issue of being a frontline fighter while she was pregnant? I'd think she's practical enough that, when it gets too hard to move in her armor, she'd consign herself to training recruits or making battleplans, but I dunno. Think she'd see the need to hang back on her own, or she'd need some kind of wakeup call in the field? Or am I wrong and she'd shield-warrior it up till she goes into labor in a fight against a dragon? (Or worse: Bears.)
I can't see Cassandra doing it, cus I think she'd value the life (or potential life, in her mind maybe) of her child regardless of circumstances. But I could see a story where the decision is a plot point. And she seriously considers it.
And then Varric finds out what's going on and does something stupidly romantic to convince her he's with her no matter what. Or he get's his head out of his butt (if it was jammed up there and that's why she's even being forced TO consider abortion in the first place) and THEN he does something stupidly romantic to convince her he's with her no matter what. Or something. lol I'm getting a bit carried away there.
. Not that I'm pressuring you or anything just because I think you'd write an awesome fanfic. (Ok, I totally am. .) But seriously I would love to read that if you change your mind.It was character/relationship development btwn Leliana and Cass, world building in general, and flew over most people's heads anyway. You should totally keep it. (Just, you know, my opinion.)
I think I will. Plus, that is easier than changing it...just was surprised someone had an issue with it.You guys think Cass would push the issue of being a frontline fighter while she was pregnant? I'd think she's practical enough that, when it gets too hard to move in her armor, she'd consign herself to training recruits or making battleplans, but I dunno. Think she'd see the need to hang back on her own, or she'd need some kind of wakeup call in the field? Or am I wrong and she'd shield-warrior it up till she goes into labor in a fight against a dragon? (Or worse: Bears.)
Well, this is more of a bump than anything on the off chance people still want to say anything. But posts that just say "bump" are so annoying, aren't they, so I'll try to contribute something. Fanfic link at the end in case TLDR.No, no. Tell me more. Angst with a happy ending? Yes please.
In fact, if you could tell me all about it in 1500-3000+ words, that would actually be ideal.
Well, if you're twisting my arm....
I know the pregnant warrior woman fighting is kind of a common trope but I've always thought it was a little...bizarre? Hypocritical? I mean, sure, fight if you absolutely are forced into it, but otherwise...if you value your child/baby/fetus/embryo/whatever WHY are you engaging in dangerous activity that could kill/abort said fetus?
Well, I can't really see Cassandra as a pregnant warrior in the front line. She seems to be a person that takes responsibility seriously and that would also include taking care of her unborn. I actually don't consider going to war when you're pregnant as sexy, smart or exciting. I think it's pretty stupid, and if not for the unborn child then because a pregnant woman will never be as fast or prepared physically... It's different when you have to defend yourself or the family, I guess. Not sure if Cass would keep a child but probably yes, even if it was from a ONS (because being responsible and all that).
Thanks for the link to the fic, rda! I can't relate to anime as well... different strokes for different folks, I don't _have_ to watch or read it .
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