Round 1

[bbcmusketeerskink]

Welcome to the BBC The Musketeers kink meme

The lowdown: You post your prompt, anon or not. Someone else will hopefully fill it (also anon or not). Not for profit, just for fun. And in this case, for king and country.

Anon is on, IP logging is off.

Rules:
No wank
No kink-shaming
Be respectful to everyone
The mod is not your babysitter
Use the warnings

Mandatory trigger warnings/warnings for both prompts and fills:
non-con/dub-con
abuse (physical and mental)
issues such as racism, sexism, homo-/trans-/-bi-/ace-phobia etc
character death
suicide
self-harm
eating disorders
extreme physical or mental illness
substance abuse (alcohol, drugs, medication)
bullying
gore and horror

If this list misses anything, do let me know, though please understand that if absolutely everything is added this list will never end.

You are encouraged and advised to add additional warnings at your own discretion.

Please make use of the subject line.

If your prompt alludes to the book or any of the other adaptations, please let us know which one.

Lastly, prompt freezes (which I have to say I’m really not fond of) etc will be at the mod’s discretion. I will decide on a prompt cut-off point for prompt posts once I know how fast the meme moves.

Rule addition: No more discussions on the prompt post. If you want to discuss something, we have a discussion post. If you want to wank about a prompt, that's not what the discussion post is for. That's what your scroll bar and that little red x in the top corner of your browser is for.

Archive:
https://delicious.com/bbcmusketeers

Discussion post:
http://bbcmusketeerskink.dreamwidth.org/557.html

Official fill post (I strongly suggest you use it for better visibility of your fills):
http://bbcmusketeerskink.dreamwidth.org/418.html

Comments

Re: Any Pairing

[(Anonymous)]

Ahahahaha. That is both the awesome and the terrible part. See, part of me is going, "I KNOW, RIGHT?!" And the rest of me is going, "OMG NOT ANOTHER EPIC STORY I WILL FAIL TO WRITE TO ADD TO MY LIST!"

But, not gonna lie, I'm sort of pleased that someone is interested. Because I cannot shake this idea. XD

Re: Any Pairing

[(Anonymous)]

I can't either. I love these tropes, but I tangle myself up in detail, and haven't managed to write one yet.

So basically lots of flail and encouragement! And the fact that I can't kick the mental image of Porthos going '.....your name is Rene??' like he can't decide whether to laugh at Aramis or snog him.

Re: Any Pairing

[(Anonymous)]

I hear you there! I tend to either flail around attempting the worldbuilding and then give up in despair, OR I get the worldbuilding worked out, then look at the epic mess I'd need to write and give up in despair. XD

(Also, OMG these tropes, yesssss... In RL? I'm all, "Soul mates?? PSHAW." In fic? Particularly when the "written on [the body]" cliche is invoked? I am all over that.)

I like flail and encouragement! :D And I am entertained by your scenario. Though I admittedly had something a bit different in mind. More like:

Aramis, staring at Porthos in shock after the pieces finally snap into place, probably while Porthos is occupied with something else. Then he finally manages to force the word, "Isaac?" from his lips.

And Porthos freezes, going entirely still for a few long moments (in which Aramis is quietly panicking). Without turning around, in a voice that's trying very hard to be light and not shake Porthos asks, "So are you Olivier or Rene?"

And Aramis just starts laughing, frantic and utterly relieved, and chokes out, "Rene. I'm Rene."

And then he throws himself at Porthos, without doubting that he'll be caught. And he is. And it's a very long time before either of them let go.

(OMG THIS PROMPT)

Re: Any Pairing

[(Anonymous)]

Heeeeeeeeee! YESSS

I love panicking Aramis, and I adore how much emotion you got into that one tiny snippet. Porthos would hug him SO HARD.

I'm stuck on Athos, though, because he clearly did love Milady once- can soulmates change? Did he discover another name, on her body, instead of the fleur de lys?

And yet I want him to be part of the happy OT3, because he needs all the love too.

But I love your Porthos and Aramis so much. ♥

Re: Any Pairing

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you! <3

My God, yes. Porthos would just...grab hold and not let go. (Certainly not before Aramis stopped shaking.) If I've got this figured right, they'd have been living with this for all of their lives. I'm completely sure that Aramis, at least, has more than once thought of how perfect it would be if his two brothers-in-arms were the soul mates whose names were inscribed on his hand. Learning it's at least half true would be equal parts terrifying and perfect.

Oh, Athos is definitely part of the OT3 because I have a deep, abiding love of the three of them together and OMG yes, Athos needs all the love, particularly this version of him. I actually have an idea for how to handle the thing with Milady. And part of me is excited to blather it all over the meme, while the other part feels bad about what would be a major spoiler? (Well, not so much, probably. Given that we all know it didn't end well.) But I kind of fail at writing epic ideas, so I'll totally tell you if you want. XD

Thank you! I am ridiculously delighted to hear that. <3

Re: Any Pairing

[lynndyre]

ayrt

Giant Porthos-hugs are going to be one of Aramis' favourite things in the world, aren't they? The intensity of their fear and connection makes the whole trope even better.

Yay OT3~~ If you want to blather about Athos without spoiling the meme, this is who I am, feel free to pester me? I'm happy to listen/help/squee lots and lots. XD

Re: Any Pairing

[(Anonymous)]

They really, really are. I mean, Aramis is a touchy-feely kind of guy at the best of times, but there's something special about Porthos' hugs. (All-encompassing, with every ounce of his prodigious strength devoted to keeping you safe and close.) I hadn't quite thought of it that way but you're absolutely right - and this trope lends itself very well to the kind of relationship established between these three - but more on that in a bit. :)

I adore the OT3 possibilities with this verse and would be happy to contribute some! :) I am further delighted to learn who you are and will be sending you a message immediately upon posting this reply. Thank you most kindly for de-anoning, I am absolutely taking you up on that offer. XD