Me, Scrolling Through Tumblr: "Oh I Love This Thing That I'm Seeing For The First Time Ever. I Need To

Leon: we call it the Camelot sickness, Sire

Arthur: sounds... Sounds bad. What is it?

Leon: it's this urge we all have to hug our servants. Merlin especially

Arthur: that's... *Clears throat* couldn't Imagine that. You say everyone has it?

Leon: it must be a magical illness, Sire.

Arthur: the sickness can be that specific?

Leon: it's magic, Sire

Arthur: oh, well. That explains so much. *Relieved* I think I might have caught a... Similar sickness. I shall talk to Gaius about it

Later

Gwaine: why did you tell him that?

Leon: he needs to talk to someone about it and if he thinks everyone has it, then he won't feel so weird about it

Gwaine: ... Wait... It's not true???

I found a guide for a no tape, easy to unwrap wrapping tutorial to make Christmas a little more accessible, wish I just found it sooner

Wait so you’re telling me my only options for letting people know I’m having a hard time in real life are 1) telling them (won’t happen, humiliating) or 2) public mental breakdown (also won’t happen, more humiliating)

merlin: arthur i-

arthur: there’s no “i” merlin, only “we”

merlin: ok then “we” are gay

arthur: damn right we are

Here’s some good and easy comment ideas for those who feel shy or don’t know what to say but would like to leave something:

1. A classic: keyboard smash such as

Nrbdbsbbkigq or fhbdboejwbakwjev

2. THEM <3

(Fill in pronouns as needed or refer to a pairing)

3. Screaming, crying, throwing up, ect

Or it’s cousin:

4. Kicking my feet, giggling

5. [Block of copy-pasted text] I like/love this bit in particular; I like how you phrased this

6. I keep rotating [character/section of text] in my head

7. I read this while [insert what you were doing; ie: procrastinating a test, waiting for the bus, ect]

8. Extra Kudos!

9. Encore! Bravo! Magnificent!

10. [character name] my beloved

11. I relate to this so hard

Optional, include [line of text] or situation you relate to

12. Thank you for sharing!

13. 💖💖💖

14. I love how you’ve written [x character trait]

15. I love this kind of AU so much!!

16. I’m so excited to see what happens next! I hope [random story prediction here]

17. I will commit atrocities for this character!

18. This is some hella good soup!

19. This is my favorite [trope, paring, au]!

20. AAAAAA They are so [soft/traumatized/attractive]!!!

Feel free to mix and match these for an extra special comment!

Additionally, if you have some favorite go-to comments, feel free to share!

Hey! The KOSA (kids online safety act) is being reintroduced to congress this month, and this could put sites like ao3 and tumblr at risk of being deleted. ao3 is a well known source of mental respite for many readers, and a necessary creative outlet for many writers— especially for LGBTQ+ creators. There’s a petition you can sign if you value these websites, and want to ensure their longevity! 

(This petition isn’t my own, and it goes into further, necessary detail, but I wanted to share the link wherever I can!)

Fight for the Future

Stop KOSA

KOSA is a censorship bill that won’t make kids safe. Instead, it'll put all internet users at risk, especially youth. If you believe in a fr

Arthur is send to the druids to spy on their leader.

Arthur: But father! You said the druids are "free spirits". What if they demand "favors"?

Uther: you will do whatever is necessary for Camelots safety

Arthur: *bows awkwardly* yes, father.

Later

Merlin: so... You want to become a druid

Arthur: yes

Merlin: ... Okay. :) want some food? You're coming right in time for Beltane. Do you want to partake?

Arthur: I... I have a choice?

Merlin: who in their right mind would come here if they thought they didn't? No no. You can spend the time in your tent If you prefer.

Arthur: *looking at Merlin* or yours?

Merlin: *scanning arthur Back* or mine

Later

Arthur, in his mind: yes, I am doing all of this for Camelot. I am learning all their ways and become part of the tribe. I am doing my best performances in every daily task! I will become the perfect bride to their leader....

Uther, upon meeting Arthur: and what have you learned about their plans against camelot?

Arthur, flower crown in hair: their what