Ao3 Wrapped [writers Edition]

ao3 wrapped [writers edition]

How many words have you written this year?

How many works did you publish this year?

What work are you most proud of (regardless of kudos/hits)?

What work of yours has the most hits?

What work of yours got more feedback than you expected?

Favorite title you used

If you use song lyrics, which artist’s songs did you pull from the most?

Pairing you wrote the most for this year?

Favorite pairing you wrote for this year?

What work was the quickest to write?

What work took you the longest to write?

How many WIP’s do you have in your docs for next year?

What’s your longest work of the year?

What’s your shortest work of the year?

What WIP are you taking into next year with you?

What’s your most common “Additional Tags” tag?

Your favorite character to write this year?

The character that gave you the most trouble writing this year?

What’s one pairing you want to explore next year?

Which work of yours have you reread the most?

How many kudos in total did you get this year?

Which work has the most comments?

Did you do any collaborative works this year?

Did you write any gifts this year?

Did you receive any gifts this year?

What’s your most common category?

What do you listen to while writing?

Favorite work you wrote this year?

Favorite line/passage you wrote this year?

Biggest surprise while writing this year?

roudise week day 5 yay!! i'm in my element with a fic!! enjoy "right by your side" (tw//panic attack)

also on ao3 :)

Gene was over at Courtney’s working on a song. Tina was soon to be heading over to Fro-Yo-Momma with Jimmy Jr. And Louise doesn’t want to spend her Saturday working in the restaurant without them. She'd have no excuse to goof off and not do her work, and she really doesn't want to do her work.

So she calls up Rudy to ask him if he's free to hang out. Much to Louise’s relief, he is, and he suggests the two go to Wonder Wharf. Louise agrees- she hadn’t been since she saved it from Grover Fischoeder and his arson attempt and then played with the Itty Bitty Ditty Committee at the Bandshell, and that was a month ago. And according to some of her friends, some of the games at Wonder Wharf have new prizes, so of course that makes Louise want to go even more.

She tells her parents that Rudy had been the one to call her and that he’d invited her to hang out at the Wharf. Bob sees through her small lie and sees it as the excuse that it is to not work at the restaurant, but he knows the day will be slow and lets her go, him and Linda soon sending her off with a single ten dollar bill.

She walks down the street and waits by the Wonder Wharf’s entrance for Rudy, who appears a few minutes later.

“Hey, Louise!” he greets.

“Hey, Rudes!” she happily greets back, “Haven't seen you in a few days. How’ve you been?”

“Pretty good, pretty good. You?”

“I’m just excited to play some games and win some prizes. I think my stuffed animal collection could always be expanded, y’know?”

Rudy chuckles. “I get that. Let’s go, then!”

The two head into Wonder Wharf together, finding it to be pretty empty. As hot a summer day as it is, it makes sense to them as to why not many people would be out, but an emptier park means less lines for rides and games!

“Alright, so what's our game plan?” Rudy asks.

“I’m thinking a few games first, since they're right here, then we could head over to the good ol’ Scramble Pan.”

“Ah, yes. Sounds good.”

The two spend a good chunk of time playing games, because much to Louise’s delight, Rudy had brought more than ten dollars and didn’t hesitate to share his money with her.

Then they walk deeper into the park, the Scramble Pan their next destination. However, the route they take has them stumble upon the Mole Hill.

Louise begins to slow down, eventually ceasing her walking entirely. Rudy notices right away.

“Hey, Louise, you okay?” he asks, rushing to her side. She doesn't answer, and Rudy follows her line of vision to see she’s staring directly at the Mole Hill. “Uh, is-”

He stops as he notices Louise’s breath start to become heavy.

“Louise? Louise, talk to me..”

Her breathing only becoming heavier, beginning to feel hot, Louise looks at Rudy, panic evident in her eyes. “I don’t- I don’t know what's happening... I-I can’t breathe...”

“Louise-”

“I... I-I feel dizzy-”

“Okay, okay, c'mon..” Rudy takes her hand and leads her to a nearby wall, which she slides down against, utterly terrified at this sudden heavy breathing, sweating, and dizziness.

Rudy immediately takes a seat next to her. “Rudy, what-what’s happening to me? I’m- I’m...”

“Shh, it's okay, trust me, you're okay,” Rudy says. “Just stay calm. Take slow, deep breaths. And try to count to five on each in and out.”

Louise tries. “I can’t, i-it’s not working! I’m- I’m scared-”

Rudy reaches into his pocket and takes out his inhaler, handing it to her. “Well, then this should help really well.”

Wrapping her fingers around it, stilling her shaking hands, Louise looks Rudy in the eyes, who gives her a comforting look. She brings the inhaler up to her mouth, and uses it a couple times until her breathing is back to normal. Relaxing, she takes a few deep breaths of her own until she’s totally calm again while she tries to comprehend what had just happened.

“You feeling better now?” Rudy asks her.

“Rudy, what was that?!”

“A panic attack. I, uh, take it this was your first one...”

“But why would I have a panic attack?! They don’t just come up out of nowhere after I haven't had them or had any reason to have them in my entire life!”

“Well, some do. But maybe it wasn't out of nowhere. You were staring at the Mole Hill. And I-I know what you told me happened in there..."

“B-But I’ve been okay! That happened a month ago! And I-I haven't been to the Wharf since!”

“Is that cause you didn't have the time or because you were purposefully avoiding it?”

Louise stays silent. “Okay fine. Maybe you got me. I mean, I almost died in that Mole Hill, Rudy! I was held at spearpoint and then almost burned to death! Of course I didn't want to go anywhere near it!”

“That’s okay. Sometimes the smallest things that remind you of a really traumatizing event like what happened to you in the Mole Hill can trigger a panic attack- it’s totally natural and even expected. And it’s okay to have them, Louise, lots of people have them. I've had them, my dad's had them, and they get easier to deal with as time goes on. And if you do have another one again just remember the advice I gave you earlier, about your breathing. Now I’m not saying these are going to become frequent for you, and I know they’re scary, especially your first time having one. But I mean hey, you dealt with it really well! You calmed down pretty quickly. You were strong, like always. And you're okay now, yeah? That's all that matters!”

“Well, that’s just because I had you...”

Rudy smiles. “Yeah?”

Louise smiles back. “Yeah. Thanks, Rudes. I really appreciate it. I don't know what I would've done if it wasn't for you."

“Well, no problem. I’m your best friend, it's my job to be there for you.”

Louise stays smiling at him, but then it fades as she begins to speak again. “God, I hate it when people see me when I’m... vulnerable like this...”

“Awh, Louise, it’s okay! There's no reason for you to feel ashamed or anything!”

“There's not?”

“No! No matter what happens I'm always gonna be there for you. Being vulnerable is being human. No one will ever think any less of you, they’ll just help you get back on your feet.”

Louise smiles again. “Well... thanks.” She takes his hand and places his inhaler back in it. “Thanks for this too.”

“Anything. You feeling better now?”

“I am. But, um, could you walk me back home?”

“Of course.” Rudy stands, putting his inhaler back in his pocket. He extends a hand down to Louise, and, smiling, she takes it and he pulls her up. “And hey, if you ever have a panic attack again or anything... just know I'll always be right by your side.”

Without thinking, Louise hugs him. She's got herself the best best friend ever. “Thanks. Again.”

“Anytime..”

Louise then seems to realize what she’s doing, and releases the hug, blushing. She clears her throat and begins to say something, but sees Rudy’s holding back a laugh. “Alright, what’s so funny?”

“Aw, you just should've seen your reaction! You were so embarrassed!”

The blush on Louise’s face just gets deeper. Rudy then laughs, Louise unable to hold back a smile.

“Gosh, you should see your face too. You actually hugged me! You love me!”

“Shut up! I do not!" Louise answers, unable to help herself from joining in with Rudy’s laughter. God, he really is the best, isn't he? A couple minutes ago she was scared out of her mind having her first ever panic attack, and now here she is laughing alongside him. “And we don’t speak of this really mushy moment, okay?”

Rudy smiles, then mimics zipping his mouth shut. “My lips are sealed.”

As Louise and Rudy reach Bob’s Burgers, they find it empty except for Bob, Linda, and Tina. They enter, Louise sticking close to Rudy’s side like she had on the walk over. So close their hands are almost touching. And it definitely doesn't make Louise’s heart beat quicker than normal at all.

“Oh, hey, kids,” Bob greets, “You’re back earlier than I thought you’d be.”

“Well... something.. kind of.. happened...” Louise says. Her family looks at her, their faces painted with curiosity and worry. She herself looks at Rudy, silently asking him to be the one to tell them.

“She had a- a panic attack,” he says.

“What?!” Bob, Linda, and Tina exclaim in unison, rushing to Louise immediately.

“What happened??” Bob asks.

“We were on our way to the Scramble Pan, and we passed by the Mole Hill. Then she started hyperventilating.”

“Oh, Louise, my baby!” Linda exclaims, hugging her tightly. “Oh, baby, are you okay?!”

“Yeah, I am... um, thanks to him.” Louise answers, glancing over at Rudy.

Linda pulls the hug apart to look at him, who gives her a small smile.

“He, um, helped me through it,” Louise continues, “I was really scared. Cuz it was my first, um, panic attack. And I didn't know what on Earth was happening. But he knew what to do.”

“Oh, Rudy, honey, come here!” Linda says, bringing him into a hug. “Thank you so much for being there for my little girl.”

“It was no problem.” Rudy says.

“Seriously, thank you,” Bob says, “You've always been such a great friend to Louise.”

Linda lets go of him, and he turns to Louise, who’s smiling at him. He smiles back.

Louise is then taken into a brief but tight hug by Tina. “I’m so glad you're okay. I know just how scary a first panic attack can be and I’m- sorry I couldn't be there but Dad’s right. I’m really thankful for you, Rudy. I feel like I- owe you one."

“Well, again, it was no problem. You don't need to owe me anything,” Rudy says, “I’ve had panic attacks before so I know how scary they can be at first too.”

“And you sure you’re okay now, Louise?” Bob asks.

“Yes. I think all the fear’s passed.” Louise answers. “I mean, I don’t know if I’ll, um, have one again, but I remember what Rudy told me what to do in case I were to.”

“Rudy, you’re really the best,” Linda says.

He really is, Louise thinks. When she sees her family and Rudy look over at her, however, she realizes she had said it out loud. She feels her face get hot and lets out a small chuckle. “Hah, I mean-”

Rudy chuckles too. The two barely notice Bob, Linda, and Tina exchange looks and smiles. “Hey, it’s okay.” Rudy says.

Tina checks the time on the emergency phone. “Uh, I should be heading out... Louise, you sure you're okay? Cuz I can-”

“Yes! I am. Go on your date.” Louise says.

“Just wanted to make sure.”

“Yeah, stop caring about me so much!” she jokes.

Tina smiles, and gives her sister one last hug. “Alright. Love you. Bye everyone!”

Louise, Bob, Linda, and Rudy call goodbye back as Tina leaves the restaurant. “Louise, you can head up to the apartment if you want. No need to work today,” Bob says.

“You sure don't need help?” she asks.

“No. Today’s slow. Just go relax.”

“Great! Rudy, you coming with?”

“Of course!” he answers.

“Race you upstairs then!”

“No fair, you know I can’t run!” Smiling, the two run out of the restaurant together. Linda then turns to Bob with a smile of her own.

“Sweet pair they are,” she says.

Bob smiles back. “Yeah. They really are.”

Finally, I've decided to share the official link to the cover of Stayed Gone from Hazbin Hotel I did with @numberonetinabelcherdefender, who did such a fantastic job as Vox.

They were so wonderful for doing this with me so fast!! And fun fact, they've also made some of the best Bob's Burgers compilations, including the Gene Belcher Being Underrated one that I've talked about here in the past!!

4 for the WIP game?

all we need to be free!

that one's a tina centered fic, the title taken from the song Picture A Word from Some Like It Bot Part 2: Judge-bot Day. it's an alternate ending to that episode, a "what if tina had actually gone through with destroying the touch screen?"

i definitely don't have all the details figured out, and there's definitely a shit ton of research on the legal system for me to do, but im very excited about it!

here's a snippet :)

“Okay, guys, if I could just do this real quick?” Tina stepped away from the window and faced the touch screen, raising the hand with the hammer. Her own words rang in her head-

All we need to be free,

is to destroy a little property.

I’ll be free, she thought, Finally free.

And she brought the hammer down on the touch screen.

Her brain was only registering three things- the faint ringing in her ears, her family shouting her name, and the very tight grip she had on the hammer. Not the glass littering the floor, not the blood on her hands.

Loosening her death grip on the hammer, Tina took a step back. Now ignoring the voices of her family, she studied what she had done. The touch screen was totally destroyed, and there were shards of glass all over the place. Wonder how many of those got into my skin, she thought.

And it hit her that she had touched it, the point of no return. She had made the decision on impulse to do this, and she had actually gone through with it. She was just so sick of what was happening, wanted the voices of both Tammy and herself screaming at her in her head telling her she was… weird to stop. All Tina wanted was to be able to be herself, but Tammy had made her question if herself was someone people would genuinely like.

It was just awful what Tammy was doing, she was just awful. All Tina had wanted was for her bullying to end. And now it would. Her job was done. Now she better get out of here…

Quickly, she shoved the hammer back into her backpack, slung it over her shoulder, and ran for the door. However, upon opening it, she came face to face with Tammy Larsen herself.

Bob’s Burgers Asks (part 2)

Here for part 1 by the fantastic @jimmypesto!

What first drew you to Bob’s Burgers?

What’s your favorite episode and why?

Do you think your favorite Belcher is under-appreciated, over-appreciated, or appreciated just the right amount?

What’s your favorite setting to explore in the Bob’s Burgers universe (the Wharf, King’s Head Island, Wagstaff, etc.)?

Who is your favorite side character? One-off character? Antagonist?

Which joke had you crying with laughter?

If you could change any episode, how would you change it and why?

Which dynamic within the Belchers do you find the most interesting? Can be between two or more family members.

Which burger or other food from the show do you most want to try?

What one-off character do you despise?

Which types of plots do you enjoy more: wacky hijinks, heartwarming family bonding, or a balance of both?

If you joined one of the town’s groups (Wagstaff staff, carnies, knitters, one-eyed snakes, etc.), which would you join?

What’s an underrated episode?

What are your favorite ships?

Least favorite season?

Who would win in a fight: Labonz or Mudflap?

What are your top three favorite holiday-themed episodes?

Which character do you wish we saw more of and why?

What’s something you like and something you dislike about the fandom?

If you were pitching a Bob’s Burgers episode, what would you pitch?

I think from now on it'll be a regular occurrence for me to advertise whenever the Wagstaff Drama Club releases a new Bob's Burgers cover via @devilh0rnsinc's YouTube Channel!

We tackled Lucky Ducks from The Bob's Burgers Movie, and it was so much fun to do. I got to play the "iconic" role of Carnie #5 (the one who says, "And our misdemeanors, now we sell fried dough and weiners!")

@numberonetinabelcherdefender was also a part of this as Tina, and part of the backup singers. @devilh0rnsinc also was part of the backup singers and edited everything!! All the love in the world shall go to them for editing all of this and making it possible. They're such a wonderful singer, by the way!!

@sydney-sawyerr was also a part of this as Louise, and she did such a fantastic job!!

I would tag everyone else too, but I don't think the rest of the singers have Tumblr!! Definitely go check them out on their other Socials, though!!