MimiHylea AU5k 2025 Letter

[mimihylea]

Hello and thank you for creating for me! Treats are enabled and fic, art, or in-universe document treats are always welcome! (Other mediums might be as well, feel free to ask if not requested)

Some general notes/clarifiers:

• Prompts are always optional! I'm happy to receive anything you think I'd like.


• Depicting / ships without overt, on-page romance is welcome! What I'm looking for when I request / is that the characters are plausibly in a relationship or heading towards one. Pre-ship, becoming friends, queerplatonic dynamics, established relationship where they're not doing anything particularly romantic at the moment are all great.


• Depicting a ship I've requested as & with underlying queerplatonic and/or flirty vibes is generally welcome, as long as the characters involved are unrelated and peers (i.e., not canonically portrayed as teacher/student or adult/minor). What I'm looking for when I request & is that the primary focus be on non-romantic, non-sexual aspects of their relationship.


• Crossovers between any of my fandoms (requested here or listed below) are always welcome, even if I didn’t select a specific crossover freeform! Combining multiple tags in a single work is also very welcome!


• I opt in to recursive works of and/or works inspired by my own works and/or other gifts I have received if the creator permits

General Likes:

Vibes/Themes: Fluff, Character studies, Deep friendships, Character growth, Cozy vibes, Hurt/comfort with focus on comfort, Teamwork/partnership, Loyalty, Found families, Kindness/empathy, Creative problem-solving, Familiarity, Happy/contented endings

Styles: Crossovers/fusions between requested fandoms (or other fandoms I enjoy), Missing scenes, Post-canon, Fix-it / canon-divergence that results in healthier/happier characters, X+1 formats, In-universe documents, Poetry, Letters/journal entries

Character Headcanons: Aroace-spectrum characters, Non-binary characters, Queerplatonic relationships and/or queerplatonic polycules, Neurodiverse characters, Gender-non-conformity/cross-dressing, Socially normalized queerness

Alternate Settings: High fantasy/D&D-esque, fairy tale, alien planet, steampunk, bakery/cafe, library, small town, ice cream shop, roommates/neighbors

Specific Content: Stargazing, Nature walks, Breakfast, Tea, Dancing, Woodland scenes/animals, Weird critters (especially raccoons, skunks, squids, octopodes, tardigrades), Folklore/fairytale elements, Banter, Hugs/cuddles, Parallel play, Domestic scenes, Acts of service, Teaching, Healthy processing of strong emotions and conflict, Learning each other's needs and love languages, Consensual fake dating and/or marriage of convenience (ie the people in the relationship all know and agree to it being as such), Symbolism/metaphors (especially ones used/realized by the characters, not just the narration), Puzzles, Holiday celebrations & traditions

Art: Pastels/soft color palettes, Water color aesthetics, Character-focused scenes, Cosplay / characters in costume, Pride flag aesthetics for relevant characters, Little details/references to things the characters are interested in, Optical illusions, Magical realism

General DNWs:

Higher than T rating, graphic depictions of violence or sex, underage sex, sexual harassment or non-consensual physical affection, mentions of pornography, kissing to decide if a relationship is worth it, / relationships between characters who are canonically teacher/student or adult/minor or related, kidnapping/stalking for romantic/sexual purposes (platonic crime purposes fine), abuse within requested relationships, characters portrayed as more sexual or sexualized than in canon, self-harm/suicidal thoughts, pregnancy, major character death if non-canonical, non-canon-typical violence or torture or body horror, insanity/delusions, parasites/serious disease, religion-bashing, modern or futuristic military or law enforcement AUs (historical or high fantasy are fine, as are characters who are canonically in such roles still being so), unrequested villain AUs (or other AUs where canonically good characters are portrayed as evil), hopeless endings
Audio DNW: sudden volume changes, sound effects/music during narration (intro/outro or transition effects/music are fine)
Song-based DNW: Firework by Katy Perry, As Long As You're Mine from Wicked

Fandom-Specific DNWs:

Ballet Shoes: Focus on romance
KotLC: Fitz losing his temper Exception to insanity DNW: canonical mind-breaks and canon-typical threats thereof are fine
Tortall: focus on the betrayal from Mastiff (fix-its where it's averted are welcome!)
Big Bang Theory: singular character-bashing, especially of Sheldon (teasing and/or calling out various characters on their flaws is fine, but please don’t focus the narrative on the negative aspects of one character over the others or have everyone gang up on one character)
Leverage: on-page Damien Moreau

Non-exhaustive list of fandoms I enjoy - feel free to crossover/fuse with any of my requests:

• Books: Ballet Shoes, Christmas Carol, Chronicles of Narnia (especially The Horse and His Boy), Ella Enchanted (and related books, but not the film), Emelan, Harry Potter, Keeper of the Lost Cities, Lord of the Rings, Princess and the Goblin, Saint of Steel (and others in this universe), Star Wars Legends: Junior Jedi Knights, Young Jedi Knights, New Jedi Order series, Tortall, Winnie-the-Pooh


• Movies: Clue, Disney/Pixar Animated, Footloose, High School Musical, Megamind, Muppets, Ocean's Eleven, Princess Diaries, Red Shoes and the 7 Dwarfs, Secondhand Lions, Star Wars


• TV Shows: Big Bang Theory, Big Leap, Bones, Buffy/Angel, Dancing with the Stars, Downton Abbey, Dragon Prince, DuckTales (2017), Eureka, Find Me In Paris, Leverage (OG and Redemption), Man on the Inside, Merlin (BBC), Miraculous Ladybug, Parks and Recreation, Star Trek TOS/Voyager/TNG, Stargate SG-1, White Collar


• Musicals/Theater: EPIC: The Musical, Hamilton, Legally Blonde: The Musical, Midsummer Night's Dream, Sound of Music, Twelfth Night


• Video Games: For the King, Legend of Zelda, Pokemon Gen 1 Video Games, Stardew Valley, Super Mario (especially Paper Mario)


• Other: Nessie, Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus, Rigel Black Chronicles (fic series by murkybluematter), Rob Gonsalves' paintings, Sonata for Harp and Bicycle

Fandom Notes

Ballet Shoes: I love the unconventional family aspects: the dynamics between the sisters, Garnie and Nana co-parenting, and the whole boarding house investing in these kids. While I’d love a story focused on either Petrova or the three sisters, inclusion of any of the boarders and the broader family dynamics are very welcome.
Petrova: I love Petrova’s dream to be a mechanic, that she’s willing to take the opportunities she has to help her family while still studying her passion, and that the adults in her life support and encourage her.
Sisters: I love the dynamics of these three growing up together and being raised by the whole boarding house. I also think their vow is really interesting and would be interesting to see play out in various AUs, as well as how a different setting (or different boarders) might impact their career choices.

Keeper of the Lost Cities:
I love the quirky worldbuilding in this fandom and would love elements of the setting retained in some way, even if the whole of it isn’t! I also think the abilities are interesting and would be happy to see how canon or original abilities manifest and could be used in various AUs!
Dex & Sophie: I really love Dex and his dynamic with Sophie, especially after they get over the awkwardness of Dex’s crush. I’d especially love to see how technopathy and/or alchemy applies in other contexts!
Tiergan & Sophie: I love their mentorship dynamic and their bonding over love of the human world.
Tiergan & Prentice: I really love Tiergan and I'd love to see him happy and not dealing with the tragedies he canonically faces. The concept of cognates and his almost-cognatedom with Prentice is really interesting to me. Queerplatonic vibes very welcome here.
Sophie &/ Fitz: I love seeing these two work together, compare their perspectives, and challenge each other. I also found their romance really sweet until the Match arc, so I'd love to see an AU where that's not an issue (either because they work through it, it takes place before then, or the chosen AU just makes it not relevant).
Prentice & Sophie: I think there’s so much canon-divergence potential here. What difference might Prentice’s continued involvement in Project Moonlark have made to Sophie growing up or when she returned to the Lost Cities? What might their relationship have been like if he regained his memories? How do they relate to one another in his canonically healed state?
Juline/Kesler: I love that these two fought for each other against the social stigma of a bad match. I love Kesler’s quirkiness and how he needles the nobility. I love that they raise their kids against conformity and give them a solid base of non-Talent skills. I’d be happy to see a fic of them getting together, maintaining their relationship through Juline’s elite level years, or later as an established couple and/or as parents.

Tortall:
Beka & Goodwin: I love these two both as mentor & mentee and as partners, and especially Bloodhound-era vibes where they're a little of both.
Farmer/Beka: I love how well these two complement each other, how sneakily clever and creative Farmer is, and how supportive he is of Beka.
Alanna & Gary & Jon & Raoul: I love this group as pages/squires and would love something on the lighter/lower-stakes side for them.
Alanna & Gary: I love their friendship and I'd love to see more of it, especially during Alanna's page/squire years.
Kel: I love her quiet determination and conviction, and how dedicated she is to making the world a fairer place. I also love how much support and friendship gets thrown at her, even if she doesn't always know what to do with it.
Kel/Lerant: I think these two would have really hit it off if they'd met under less-antagonistic circumstances (but a story where they work or have worked through the antagonism is great too!).

Twelfth Night: I love the identity shenanigans, and I think there’s a lot of depth to explore with the bi- and fluid-coding!
Viola: I love the trope of women cross-dressing to thwart the patriarchy. Am also very on board with Viola being transmasc, non-binary, genderfluid, etc.
Orsino/Viola: I think the wingman-to-lovers dynamic is really fun and I’d love to see it play out in different settings. The soulmate AUs could also be fun as a factor leading up to Viola’s gender and feelings reveals.
Sebastian & Viola: Switching places / having their identities mistaken (intentionally or accidentally) could be fun in various settings. A platonic version of the soulmate AUs that lets them know the other one is alive or helps them find each other sooner could also be interesting.

Big Bang Theory: I enjoy the geek humor but I am really here for the found family vibes and neurodivergent and aroace rep!
Sheldon/Amy: I love watching these two navigate their relationships as aro-ace-spec and neurodivergent folks.
Sheldon & Leonard (& Raj & Howard): I love these characters as a nerdy found family. I also love how Sheldon & Leonard are platonic life partners in a lot of ways.
Leonard/Penny: I love these two as friends-to-lovers, and I love seeing them learn to better understand each other and value each other’s strengths.

Leverage:
Hardison, Parker, Eliot: Queerplatonic headcanons also welcome! I love these three, how they are all different and value each other’s differences, and how they fit together both professionally and personally.
Hardison/Parker: I love how patient and willing to accomodate Parker's sensitivities Hardison is.
Either full team: I love seeing them work together, cross-train, compete, stretch themselves...anything that showcases how their different strengths and weaknesses complement each other (and even better if they do some creative justice while they're at it).

Crossovers:
Breanna & Elle: I think these two could really hit it off, whether it's Elle working with the team (in place of Harry?) or meeting in an academic or other setting. / also welcome here!
Ella/Telemachus, Sandry/Telemachus: I'd love to see how Ella or Sandry could shake things up and support Telemachus with the suitors situation, or alternatively, an AU that spares Telemachus that trauma.
Huey & Annie: I think these two would have an absolute blast adventuring or corresponding about their adventures together. / also welcome here!
Luka/Linh: They both love water and music and have a sense of kindness for those around them despite being somewhat reserved/quiet (and have emo siblings they’re close to). I think Luka would be a lovely calming/supportive presence for Linh and that she’d love and be a source of inspiration for his music.
Rey/Eliot: They’re both stoic warriors with traumatic pasts. I think they’d be great sparring buddies that could spiral into an emotional connection.
Tiergan & Sam: I think these two would be best buds, at any point but especially while Tiergan is grieving Prentice. Tiergan would absolutely visit Middle-earth given the opportunity, probably at least as often as he visits the Forbidden Cities, and Sam would be absolutely enthralled by life in the Lost Cities. I’d love to just seem them bonding and supporting each other is some way.
Zoey/Keefe: They can both sense the emotions of people around them in different ways and I think it’d be really cool to see them discover each other and work together (and probably each wish they had the other one’s method), but also that their personalities would mesh in a playfully flirty way.

Freeform Notes

If I requested a tag that’s not listed here, I am still interested in it! These are just the ones I happened to have extra thoughts/prompts about, in case you wanted more of a jumping off point than the tag itself

• All but one character is played by the Muppets: I’d love to see your thoughts on who the one human should be, but my initial thoughts are: Penny in Big Bang or either Sterling or Harry in Leverage


• Canonical break-up doesn’t happen: Feel free to stretch this to include an AU where Tiergan doesn’t reject Prentice’s cognate offer.


• Canonical royal or noble character is a commoner: I think this could be really fun for either Alanna or Kel (maybe Alanna is actually Coram’s daughter who grew up with Thom?) or for Gary or Raoul having their own secret while Alanna’s hiding her sex. Gershom being a commoner when he adopts Beka could be interesting too.


• Character comes into inheritance with strange conditions: I’m not sure if this was intended to be like in Westing Game (where there’s a will that has some mysterious or quirky elements to it), or more of a supernatural inheritance that manifests traits with maturity, but either is fine!


• Paper Mario AU: I just really love the mechanics of the Paper Mario games, how being made of paper leads to interesting puzzles/solutions and ways of interacting with the world. Thousand Year Door is the one I know best (I love the stage combat mechanics there too) but characters or elements from any of the games are more than welcome!


• Portal AU: I’m cool with this being interpreted either as “canon but they have a portal gun” or as the requested characters being trapped in Aperture and tackling puzzle rooms together.


• Dancing with the Stars AU: I’m cool with this being its modern form or an in-universe equivalent. What I really love about DWTS is seeing people stretch out of their comfort zones and find personal growth and connections through dance. Some specific canon suggestions: Ballet Shoes kids involved on the professional/production side, Dancing with the Vackers, Dancing with the Knights (or Dogs), Sheldon or Leonard getting on the modern show, or Leverage needing to infiltrate it.


• Two canonically different characters are actually one person: This doesn’t have to be the requested characters, as long as we’re still seeing the requested characters dealing with this situation. Some specific canon suggestions: KotLC has so many alter egos already, give me your wildest theories or what-ifs. For crossovers, this fact could be what bridges the canons? For Twelfth Night, Orsino and Olivia being the same could be very fun (maybe Orsino immediately falls in love with Cesario, but assumes he would only be interested in a woman?)


• World of the White Rat AU: I love this canon’s worldbuilding, especially the nicheness/quirkyness of its wonder workers, and its focus on creative problem solving for social justice


• KotLC: Fitz doesn’t care about Match status: I loved Fitz and Sophie together before he freaked out about the Match, and I’d love to see an AU where that doesn’t become a major rift for them (either because Fitz is completely unfazed or he’s able to work through it very quickly)