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@th0rnback Aauhhhhh I felt so inspired by the little excerpt you wrote about my drawing I decided to finish it!! Thank you for inspiring me!
Thank you doesn't even come close. its so beautiful and it was already stunning to begin with as a sketch djbfjkdbs 😭
love ur fic FoM and others! i saw some fan art and had to go comment on it and then noticed ur tumblr - I have to always ask writers and artists this but do you listen to music when you write? what music did you listen to for FoM?? OR any of ur other works!
Aw, jeez.. I listen to so much shit. 🙃 It’s daydream fodder to me (and also to silence the screams of the people I deal with at work). Ahahah. I once had a comment that FoM reminded them of Noah Kahan’s – You’re Gonna Go Far Kid.
But uh…off the top of my head for tunes for Full of Mettle... ◈Gregory Alan Isakov is my NUMBER ONE. I listen to him endlessly. But for Full of Mettle? : 🎵 Big Black Car and 🎵The Moon Song
◈Lord Huron : I Lied
◈Radical Face : 🎵The Mute and 🎵The Crooked Kind
◈The Crane Wives : Take Me To War and Mad Dog and The Moon Will Sing
◈AG Topic’s Rolling Stones Vol 2 : No Expectations 🎵
◈Roe Kapara : Everyone's Dying 🎵
◈Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam: In a Black Out
As for other fics… gawsh, I listen to too much. Its instrumental or I’m a sucker in general for slowed & reverbed songs because I’m simple that way.
But er thinking of a recent fic…
◈ For my fic Deep Water : 🎵American Authors – Deep Water, 🎵 Sleep Token - Euclid , 🎵 Roe Kapara - Dead Come Talking, annnnd a tune I can never stop listening to in life in general: 🎵 The 1975 - The Ballad of Me and My Brain
Head in hands
(Please tell me to do my finals)
😭 been stuck in work for a solid few nights weeping over this. Look at 'em. LOOK AT THE LIL' WAR CRIM SOFT FAMILY. UUUURGH. I'M NOT WORTTTTTHHHHY... But, real talk, this is stunning and beautiful. 🫠 I'm a pathetic creature who tends to write more than I post or write soft-soft things to soothe myself after writing Ed being put through the wringer, so lemme just give you my drivel fitting for this stunning work:
⬇️unedited mess below ⬇️
“C’mere, Hayate!”
Edward’s face lit up, his grin stretching wide as the dog came bounding towards him. Black Hayate was on the cusp of puppy meets dog, with paws too big for his frame and a tail whipping up a frenzy. Ed scooped the pup up effortlessly, and Hayate responded with a flurry of excited licks, his wet tongue dragging across Ed’s nose and the pale scar carved along his jawline.
A sharp snort of amusement burst out of him as Hayate yipped happily, nestling into mismatched arms, tail thumping against the boy’s side. It was instinct for Ed to duck his face into the soft fur at the dog’s neck and nuzzle. Hayate carried a musky smell of dog mingled with the same scent of Riza’s home; a blend of tea leaves and gun oil.
Hayate barked again, tail going wild, and fur clung to Ed’s blue uniform like a second layer. He didn’t care. He’d take all the slobber and fur in the world over guilt and gore that saturated the fabric previously.
This—this felt good. Right. The ache in Edward’s chest, the dull press of regret and weariness he carried like a second skeleton—holding Hayate softened it. Made it bearable. As if his ribs weren’t quite collapsing in on his heart today.
The office door creaked open behind him. Edward glanced up to see Roy and Riza stepping out, finally done with the day's stack of overdue reports. The Colonel was letting out a low string of grumbles over a long day that tapered off upon spotting Ed, a smirk pulling at his lips.
“Got your hands full there, little man,” Roy said, his voice carrying that lazy, teasing rumble.
“No I ain’t,’’ Edward huffed, returning his attention to Hayate. He hefted the pup up, eyes wide with delight. “D’aw.” The sound came unbidden, soft and reverent. “Ain’t he a good boy?”
Riza stepped closer, her expression warm. She rested a hand gently on Ed’s messy hair, her fingers combing lightly through the strands. “Yes,” she said with quiet certainty. “He certainly is a good boy.”
Roy gave an exaggerated sigh, the corner of his mouth twitching. “Of course, you'd say that, Lieutenant. You always did have a soft spot for runts.”
Riza’s elbow found Roy’s ribs in a sharp but controlled jab.
“And you’re just as bad with strays,” she said, not even trying to hide the fondness in her voice.
Roy chuckled. “We never stood a chance, did we?”
Riza didn’t answer. She just smiled, soft and steady, her eyes resting on Ed—who was completely unaware of the undercurrent in their words, focused on Hayate in his arms. Yet, to anyone, it was obvious: they weren’t really talking about the dog.
reblog if you’re okay with people writing fanfics of your fanfics and/or fanfics inspired by your fanfics
https://archiveofourown.org/works/64484848/chapters/165589216
Always. Its how I got this beauty of a fic of an au fic by @gemglyph. It's damn delicious and only just started.
This is gonna sound like a very strangely unhinged compliment.
But, I love the way you describe the crime scenes. It sent literal chills down my spine reading them, I think Edward made them even creepier! His childishness intertwined with the graphic detail, him putting himself into the mind of the killer. Chills, absolute chills.
(I see those Hannibal references, I see you.)
😍Fellow Hannibal fan spotted! Love it when people get my references in fics.
But, seriously, thank you about the crime scene comments. I always fear I either give too much or too little (I’m so sensory based and hyper detailed I feel like I overload and then during the editing process try and snip back things). Honestly – the concept of Edward having that skillset is just another layer of the onion-style trauma this kid has. How awful must it be to barely know anything about yourself or your past yet you can recall with crystal clear clarity every twisted crime scene and motive of someone god-awful killer? It’s one thing to go through unspeakable things or see the worst part of humanity, all the gore included, but the aspect of someone so young – their brain still developing – haunted by the clash of easily stepping into the shoes/empathizing with the worst sort of people while struggling so hard to get a read on the kind yet emotionally constipated Flame Alchemist and soft-hearted Hawkeye was just something I needed in my life. So, I’m super flattered you feel the same way, pal. 🥰
New chapter Full of Mettle came out so you know what that means, drawings of my favorite parts (every part is my favorite) sorry their just doodles I haven’t had much energy to make full pieces recently but aughhfhdgsvdbsvdb this chapter had my in a choke hold, the team at the end searching for ways to figure out edwards past I’m shaking and sobbing thats their kid guys thays their kidddd,,,,
Anyway hope you enjoy :3
GAH!!! 🫠 I love knowing about your favorite parts, but seeing them drawn too? KILLS ME. Also I’ll knock some sense into you (lovingly) at the ‘’sorry their just doodles’’ pfffffffffft…
You say doodles. I say solid gold. You know that payphone scene was just for you, Kat. 😭💖Look at Roy and Riza… fretful parents to a kid they didn’t even create. 🥰 love your work as ALWAYS.
*collapses in*
Hi, I think I started reading "Full of Mettel" at like,,, sometime after 2 pm today? It is now,,, 4:30 am and while I had dinner there at some point I did in fact basically just read for 10 hrs straight
Um
Shits good as hell?? I am sooo soososo feels over Riza in this fic btw
You write Riza perfectly
Nobody else gets her like you do, chiefs kiss, hats off, to you
Also Ed???? My babie darling baby boy??? Fuck I would kill for regular cannon Ed and I would happily lay down my life for Mettel!Ed too
As a touch starved grump I appreciated all the hugs and tugs and holds
Makes me feel very gooey and mush
I swear I'll have like
Actual thoughts on this at some point I'm sure but for now, it's just, it's good, you write good, you write reeeeal good
Excellent in fact amazing insane incredible etc etc
Also it's like heavy stuff but like still kinda soothing to read? The way you write it
Like fucked up in a good way you know
In a comfort way
Cathartic maybe?
That probably sounds insane
Oh well
Lol
5 stars 10/10 will probably read again
Reading my nonsense for 10hours straight is like a major compliment – U OK BRO??? U GOOD? SLEEP! EAT! Hahaha Nah, seriously, wow. Thanks! 😭 especially the Riza thing… because between her and Kimbo I feel like I’m not doing them justice, especially our favorite sharpshooter, so this is a nice thing for my brittle confidence
Rest and feel free to drop me thoughts – I do enjoy hearing ‘em all!
It don’t sound insane at all, pal. I know what you mean without you forming the words. I get so leery about writing the heavy stuff but I’m a ‘all or nothing’ type’a critter. If I’m writing a fic about a child soldier in a slighter but openly bleak AU then I’m going to letall that horrible stuff be addressed without it being too much…
(but GODS you can see how I love writing the sappy soft family moments, yet I always try to keep it in character-ish.)
Will cling to your 5 stars and 10/10 ! Thank youuuuuuuu💖
A couple messy doodles to get my full of mettle crazies out
Im not caught up but I really love it so far!
(Fic by @th0rnback !!! go check it out for great pain and misery but also the sweetest most tender moments ever)
Lemme just stare at this until my retinas burn out a little from the glow of my screen. 😍 Honestly, this – this right here – is my guilty pleasure. Look at ‘im…. Look at that little boyo getting some much needed TLC. I’m gonna confess: I feel nothing when I write my angst/hurt scenes but when it comes to these tender soft moments, I melt and then also slap my hands in fear I’m writing dopey softness but they keep typing.
Riza being the mama hawk we know and love and Ed being a barnacle boy of touch starvation with her kills me in the best way. I can’t get over that sweet sketch. Then, to just make my eyes leak a little more, you got Ed with Hayate and I just… GAH. I could keep going on but I’m sure I’m just rambling. All I can say is thank youuuuu 😭
I really, don’t know what I’ve done lately to deserve such lovely talented people toss me such stunning drawings or writings (or mere kind words outside of my ao3 comment section) but if you wanna spare kidney, take it – its yours. 💗
Hello! I know this is my second ask in the span of two days asking about dialogue and speak patterns. But, I just can't help it, I just love it too much!
I was just wondering why you decided to give Edward such a thick accent and not Alphonse? (I'm referring to Deep Water.) Was it subconscious, or is there a reason behind it?
Also, Winry! I'm not sure if you've written Winry in anything yet, but I'm wondering if she'll have an accent like Edward?
(Sorry for making another long ask 😅)
Asks and dm’s are always open – never feel bad just know if it takes my awhile I ain’t ignoring you. Honestly? With Deep Water and Al, there was no real reason behind it. Ed’s brash, tough and tumble. While Al, in my head, Al is more adaptive and has people pleasing tendencies. Al paid attention to his teacher in early education or his mama when she told him to pronounce things right. He’s a sweet iron-clad lad, a gent before his time…. Dude totally read Winry’s silly romance novels with her as he got older. Plus, I feel like his accent would grow thicker when angry/upset.
I’ve got Winry fleeting about in fics – I truly need to give her more airtime, huh? 😅 ahah. I’m hit and miss with my sprinkling of accents – there is ZERO method in anything I do and I feel like its glaringly obvious. Still, I think its because I live in a place were accents are not all about geography and more about ‘class’ and various other gross stereotypes that also make things layer up and get interesting.
Annnnnnnnnnnnd I’m rambling. Hope that kinda answered that? 💗
Hello! I wasn't aware that you had a tumblr. But, I'm glad I stumbled upon it!
I wanted to say how much I adore how you write dialogue. It flows so naturally, and each character's dialogue is so distinct! I especially love the stark difference between Edward and Roy's speech patterns.
The eloquent, sliver-tongued words of Roy. And, the blunt, aggressive words of Edward. And, his accent. I love Edward's accent. It brings him so much character! It's so fun to read.
😭gAAAAhhh! such kind words!! (I'm awful with socials, but my inbox/dms are always open and will gain answers every 4 days aka when I'm not lurching through my shifts at work lol) It always amazes me when folk tell me what they like most and I'm like ''wow, I thought I was shit doing that, but somebody LIKES it!!!'' Edward NEEDED his accent. Writing it was a hard decision for me because my soul needed it but how to implement it (e.g do I say he has an accent and leave it as that or do what I did aka show all his little butchered twangy words). Thank youuuu!
