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Cultural Reciprocity (n.)
The dynamic or material exchange of knowledge, values, and perspectives between two or more different cultures.“In the Southern Water Tribe,” Sokka begins in a scholarly tone—like he’s about to recite an oral history, “warriors wear wolf-tails, and keep the hair on the crown of their heads pulled back.”
“Kids and bachelors keep the sides of their hair short. Since Bato witnessed my ice-dodging ceremony when I was sixteen, I’ve been considered an adult for a while now. Growing my hair out is symbolic of maturity,” And this is where Sokka breaks eye contact with Zuko for the first time, looking back down at the table and picking up his cup of tea (iced, which he insists is a Tribe thing but still makes Zuko cringe) to cradle between his wide palms. And then he opens his mouth, and in six words freezes Zuko’s heart and rattles him down to the core—
“And of my intent to marry.”
“Marry,” Zuko repeats dumbly.A/N: This fic spends a lot of time exploring the lore of the world of A:TLA, particularly its ties to real-world Asian and Indigenous cultures. It also happens to be a love story, too.
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07 May 2025
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Say Something, I'm Giving Up On You by inthestateofmind
Fandoms: The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Avengers (Comics), Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel, Loki (Marvel Comics), Loki (TV 2021)
06 Apr 2025
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Four months after the Battle of New York and Loki finds himself on trial for his crimes against humanity.
But everything changes after a secret is revealed-- one that proves Loki of his innocence. As a powerful titan threatens the world as they know it, the Avengers must decide whether to stand beside the god of Mischief to clear his name as they face larger, imminent dangers.
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12 Apr 2025
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“Well, my name is James, and I'm a volunteer at the Crisis Line. I'm an MIT graduate, I'm employed in the army, War Machine is my favorite Avenger, and I love pineapple on my pizza. Is there anything else you'd like to know about me?”
Yeah, why does James keep asking questions? Why can't the man let him die alone?
“Why did I fucking call?” Peter hisses to himself.
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or, peter calls the crisis line.
[bad things happen bingo / prompt: suicide attempt]
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- Part 4 of bad things happen bingo
- Part 1 of lemon boy 'verse
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12 Mar 2025
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Aang, Sokka, and Katara are Awkward Turtleducks (Literally) by SeleneMoon
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender
21 Feb 2024
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Aang, Sokka, and Katara should take more care in where they sleep. Now three little turtleducklings don't know what they are going to do.
Fortunately, Prince Zuko has always liked turtleducks.
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26 Oct 2024
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It's easy for children to see their parents as unstoppable and fearless, perfect even. So they often times forget that their parents were once young too. That they made mistakes and had to learn, that they have been scared and helpless. That the way they raise their kids reflects what they went through in the past. So when parents, children and friends are presented with the opportunity to see the past. It's best to not waste it.
Characters watch Avatar (2009)
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13 Jun 2024