Dear Pear Creator Letter 2025
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riiiied on AO3, and if you're reading this letter I'm guessing you're interested in offering these fandoms/character combinations, which is awesome already! These prompts are just examples of what I'd like to see with these relationships, so if you have any other ideas that don't contradict DNWs, feel free to go for it!
General likes: character studies, missing scenes, characters getting to know each other, rivalry, relationships with mixed/fraught feelings, banter, post-canon, canon divergence, smut (unless mentioned otherwise), non-standard formats (and when it comes to treats, I'm open to art/IF/other non-fic formats!)
General art likes: Fancy costumes/alternate wardrobes for characters, bright colours - I'm not too knowledgeable about art terms but I'm easily pleased with art!
General DNWs: A/B/O dynamics, de-aging, unrequested crossovers/AUs, focus on unrequested background non-canon pairings
Fandoms:
(Note: I'm requesting fic & art for all fandoms)
Paradox Live
Note: I am not up-to-date with the Battle of Unity drama tracks but I am not opposed to spoilers.
Andou Shiki/Natsume Ryuu
- Ryuu is just so, so off his rocker and I find the way he latches onto Shiki, and how Shiki in return is a bit ??? but still clearly cares about him, really fascinating. Generally I'd just really like to see more of them really get to know more about each other despite already spending so much time together, maybe baffling each other a bit along the way but growing closer nonetheless.
- There's this bit to Ryuu that feels like he sometimes treats Shiki kind of like a fascinating toy, and I'd like to see that explored a bit more. Maybe Ryuu pushes it a bit too far and Shiki pushes back on it, which leads Ryuu to rethink his actions and maybe show that he does care in a different way?
- Trap reaction-related hurt/comfort is always good. Surely Shiki has had a trap reaction or two in front of Ryuu before - maybe Ryuu tries to comfort him in unconventional ways? And with Ryuu being not used to getting trap reactions, maybe Shiki would go the additional mile to help him with them.
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Atelier: Arland series
Eva Armster/Elmerulia "Lulua" Frixell
-One thing that really fascinates me about Eva is her issues with the concept of "family", and I'd really want to see her work those out while also figuring out what that means for her relationship with Lulua. Maybe she's trying to figure out just what kind of "family" she wants Lulua to be for her (and vice versa), or maybe a post-Eva ending scenario where they have to sort out how they feel about the rest of the orphanage always coming in and out as well.
-The whole curry ending questline is gold and I'd definitely love to see more of those kinds of hijinks too. More of Lulua's, ah, creative culinary endeavours? Eva trying to get back at her with her own creations? Or just some cute art of them eating together.
-Alternative ending scenarios! Maybe Eva tags along with Lulua's travels? Or she eventually becomes an adventurer and meets up with Lulua on the field sometimes. Or just have them do more stuff around Arklys beyond taking care of the orphanage.
Ficus Finis/Elmerulia "Lulua" Frixell
-I didn't actually like Ficus much at first, but the more we find out about his true identity, the more I enjoyed his character and I really liked his interactions with Lulua as well. Generally I'd just like to see more of his fascination for Lulua while she also gets to figure out his deal, even through small interactions.
-Related to getting to know each other more, just how would Lulua react when she figures out the full story behind Ficus' real identity? Would she still be as sympathetic? Maybe he'd want to make amends to others and she assists him with it.
-General post-game stuff! Post-Ficus ending, just where do they travel together and what else do they do besides performing? Post-true ending, maybe they also run into each other during their travels?
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Hollow Knight
Brumm/Grimm
- I didn't expect to really ship anything in this game... then I went for Banishment ending and Brumm's Dream Nail line hit me like a freight truck. The contrast between loyalty and well-meaning betrayal hits just right for me and I'd love to see any and all kinds of exploration into their relationship dynamic.
- There's a lot of possibilities for pining from both sides and I would like to see all kinds of takes on that angle. It's easy to see Brumm being drawn to Grimm but not daring to come closer to his Master, but what about the flipside - maybe Grimm is also fascinated by his musician but not showing the full extent of it whether due to pride, rules, or something else?
- Post-canon scenarios! Post-Ritual ending, is everything just back to usual with the Troupe? Would Grimm find out about Brumm's plans, and how would he react? Post-Banishment, what happens to Grimm - was he and the Troupe simply thrown out of Hallownest but still floating around somewhere, and would both of them eventually regain their memories of what happened?
General likes: character studies, missing scenes, characters getting to know each other, rivalry, relationships with mixed/fraught feelings, banter, post-canon, canon divergence, smut (unless mentioned otherwise), non-standard formats (and when it comes to treats, I'm open to art/IF/other non-fic formats!)
General art likes: Fancy costumes/alternate wardrobes for characters, bright colours - I'm not too knowledgeable about art terms but I'm easily pleased with art!
General DNWs: A/B/O dynamics, de-aging, unrequested crossovers/AUs, focus on unrequested background non-canon pairings
Fandoms:
(Note: I'm requesting fic & art for all fandoms)
Paradox Live
Note: I am not up-to-date with the Battle of Unity drama tracks but I am not opposed to spoilers.
Andou Shiki/Natsume Ryuu
- Ryuu is just so, so off his rocker and I find the way he latches onto Shiki, and how Shiki in return is a bit ??? but still clearly cares about him, really fascinating. Generally I'd just really like to see more of them really get to know more about each other despite already spending so much time together, maybe baffling each other a bit along the way but growing closer nonetheless.
- There's this bit to Ryuu that feels like he sometimes treats Shiki kind of like a fascinating toy, and I'd like to see that explored a bit more. Maybe Ryuu pushes it a bit too far and Shiki pushes back on it, which leads Ryuu to rethink his actions and maybe show that he does care in a different way?
- Trap reaction-related hurt/comfort is always good. Surely Shiki has had a trap reaction or two in front of Ryuu before - maybe Ryuu tries to comfort him in unconventional ways? And with Ryuu being not used to getting trap reactions, maybe Shiki would go the additional mile to help him with them.
---
Atelier: Arland series
Eva Armster/Elmerulia "Lulua" Frixell
-One thing that really fascinates me about Eva is her issues with the concept of "family", and I'd really want to see her work those out while also figuring out what that means for her relationship with Lulua. Maybe she's trying to figure out just what kind of "family" she wants Lulua to be for her (and vice versa), or maybe a post-Eva ending scenario where they have to sort out how they feel about the rest of the orphanage always coming in and out as well.
-The whole curry ending questline is gold and I'd definitely love to see more of those kinds of hijinks too. More of Lulua's, ah, creative culinary endeavours? Eva trying to get back at her with her own creations? Or just some cute art of them eating together.
-Alternative ending scenarios! Maybe Eva tags along with Lulua's travels? Or she eventually becomes an adventurer and meets up with Lulua on the field sometimes. Or just have them do more stuff around Arklys beyond taking care of the orphanage.
Ficus Finis/Elmerulia "Lulua" Frixell
-I didn't actually like Ficus much at first, but the more we find out about his true identity, the more I enjoyed his character and I really liked his interactions with Lulua as well. Generally I'd just like to see more of his fascination for Lulua while she also gets to figure out his deal, even through small interactions.
-Related to getting to know each other more, just how would Lulua react when she figures out the full story behind Ficus' real identity? Would she still be as sympathetic? Maybe he'd want to make amends to others and she assists him with it.
-General post-game stuff! Post-Ficus ending, just where do they travel together and what else do they do besides performing? Post-true ending, maybe they also run into each other during their travels?
---
Hollow Knight
Brumm/Grimm
- I didn't expect to really ship anything in this game... then I went for Banishment ending and Brumm's Dream Nail line hit me like a freight truck. The contrast between loyalty and well-meaning betrayal hits just right for me and I'd love to see any and all kinds of exploration into their relationship dynamic.
- There's a lot of possibilities for pining from both sides and I would like to see all kinds of takes on that angle. It's easy to see Brumm being drawn to Grimm but not daring to come closer to his Master, but what about the flipside - maybe Grimm is also fascinated by his musician but not showing the full extent of it whether due to pride, rules, or something else?
- Post-canon scenarios! Post-Ritual ending, is everything just back to usual with the Troupe? Would Grimm find out about Brumm's plans, and how would he react? Post-Banishment, what happens to Grimm - was he and the Troupe simply thrown out of Hallownest but still floating around somewhere, and would both of them eventually regain their memories of what happened?