Summary: Joyce and Hopper smoke and catch up after high school. (Commission for @fanficsandfluff! Here’s my commission info. Also, this one got a little angsty, apologies. Content warning for marijuana use.)

It was a few years after high school, but Joyce and Hopper were still close.

Neither of them had strayed far from Hawkins; Joyce had a job in town, and Hopper was training to join the police force locally, leaving them plenty of time to hang out, now with the freedom of adulthood.

Hopper got an apartment that was just a block away from Joyce’s apartment, so it wasn’t uncommon for her to head over there after work.

“Are you sure we can smoke in here?” she asked, nervously eyeing the front door to the apartment, knowing Jim’s landlady lived right across the hall.

He chuckled. “Please, she’s practically senile. Besides, whatever brand of cigs she’s smoking stink up the whole floor, so she’s got no room to talk.”

Howdy, y'all

As you've probably guessed by now by my increasing inactivity, I haven't been much on the fanfic-y, tickly side of tumblr as of late. I have been pretty active on my main (@a-tall-hobbit give her a follow if you wanna), because all I can do between school, work, rehearsal, and TikTok watching is reblog a few goodies over here.

The main point of this post is to say that I am more likely than not NOT going to be participating in Tickletober this year. And honestly it's not looking so good for Squealing Santa, either (which is killing me bc I've been doing those since like 2014 or whenever they started).

I'm hoping one day my writing urge will flood back to me and crash into me and wet me with dialogue and description. But until then, thank you so much for all you new people still following my inactive ass; and all you friends who I see reblogging my old fics and drabbles every day; and all of you old friends who are still here listening to me rant and who may still reach out and love me. I love you, too.

This ain't no goodbye, hell no! I'm still here. Please please if anyone ever needs to talk to someone or even just to catch up or shoot the breeze or if you want to come out of the woodwork and introduce yourself to me... I'm still here! I'll answer! It might take me within 24 hours or something, but I promise I'll answer.

from @fanficsandfluff: But everything with the arm was so well-described. And the image of Sam helping him... listen, partners BATHING together and each other is something i need to manifest in more fics bc it kills me. like cleaning each other. perfection. my muse. and then it just turns into the full-on tickle fight and builds so well to it and THEN SAM GETS TICKLED BACK I'VE NEEDED IT I NEEEEED IT.. also, babe, the title High Maintenance is perfect. genius. ily (2)

BLEAAAAAASE I’m so glad you liked it. I was determined to write it before the series so I didn’t second guess my characterization and tbh I’m so glad I did. Taking care of ur partner is honestly smth that can be so personal and I just!!! BUCKY NEEDS THAT!!!!! His bond with Sam after everything he’s been through,,,,, and SAM’S BOND WITH HIM HELLO??? Just two sarcastic soldiers who’ve lost their besties and found besties in each other I SOB

ALSO- in the spirit of friendship and clown fucking, my friend @fanficsandfluff has her own joker fic y'all should check out. i reblogged some chapters here, so you guys might've seen it before, it's very good 🥺💕

https://my.w.tt/RtBjc5xj61

Anon asked: Any tickle headcanons for Emma?

Gonna do this under the cut cause this is longer than a Walgreen’s receipt!

OK SO

Paul

- he's seriously THE MOST ticklish person ever

-like 1 poke turns him into a giggly mess

-he's the type of person to giggle before he's even touched

-he only lets certain people touch him, but he loves when they do

-teasing makes him SUPER flustered

-his laugh is super bubbly & high pitched

-he loves making Emma laugh & will always attack her when she's least expecting it

-he'll focus on covering his face/trying to hide his laugh rather than than trying to protect himself

-his laughter is high pitched & free flowing. He doesn't really try to hold it back because he knows he wouldn't be able to

-his worst spots are ribs, thighs & knees

-if he thinks someone's gonna tickle him he starts backing away & going "ok ok okokokok"

-he gets sort an excited twinkle in his eye & a hint of a smile but if someone tries to point it out he cuts them off by saying "it's fear!"

-he's a decent ler, although he's usually a lee just cause he's not too confident in initiating it(plus if they retaliate he's fucked)

-he has long & nimble fingers that can work & reach smaller spaces so you can't escape

Emma

-she will FIGHT YOU

-seriously, she just can't help it. She's too ticklish for her own good.

-her neck & ears are her worst spots

-she will melt if you gently scratch her back, it just makes her feel really good & she'll giggle a lot, it's adorable

-if you squeeze her knees she will snort so loud! Paul thinks it's the best sound ever & teases her by calling her "Miss Piggy"

-she WILL get her revenge. It may not always be right away, but she will strike

-thanks to her being so small she's also really fast so she can switch to multiple spots easily

-she is the queen of teasing, she can make anyone flustered & blushy

-she likes to joke around with whoever she's tickling like if they make a funny noise she'll mock it or laugh along with them or even make silly faces to make them laugh more!

-one of her favorite tactics is to count ribs & loose track half way through & starting over

Bill

-my sweet precious boy

-if it weren't for Paul, he'd be the most ticklish one(so he's thankful for that)

-he always looses tickle fights

-his laughter is softer unless you get his stomach or underarms, then he has really loud belly laughter

-he doesn't really mind being tickled. He thinks it's fun & good for bonding

-he used to always attack Alice when she was little but doesn't anymore since she's grown up & he feels like they've grown apart

-even if he doesn't like Deb, he still let it slip to her that Alice is ticklish because he thinks his daughter needs a good laugh

-basically everyone at the office will poke his belly or squeeze his side just to watch his reaction

Charlotte

-I love my girl so freaking much you have no idea

-she's not the most ticklish but is definitely pretty sensitive

-she also doesn't mind it cause she just craves physical affection

-one time when Sam didn't skip cuddle night, they were watching a movie in bed & she was wrapped in his arms & he kept drawing circles over her stomach. She'd try not to laugh but she just couldn't hold it in anymore & burst out laughing.

-Sam knew exactly what he was doing but acted oblivious even as he pinned her down & attacked her

-she's a pretty ruthless ler tho, so you better watch out or else you'll get #wrekt

Ted

-this fuckin' garbage boy talks such a big game but if you even wiggle your fingers at him he will freak out

-like he'll slap a table, scream "NO" & try to run away

-which is why you gotta take him by surprise

-he can't even fight back cause he's too busy flailing around uselessly to do anything or he just curls up in a ball

-he can get pretty creative with insults while he's being tickled, which just makes it even FUNNIER

-since he's such an asshole, everyone always tickles him to make him shut up or apologize or just because he deserves it(& let's be real he really does deserve to be put in his place)

-don't be fooled tho he is THE BIGGEST ler

-he will attack any of his unsuspecting friends for no reason

-he just thinks it's fun to do it

-when he found out Charlotte was ticklish he was so freaking happy

-on the contrary, when she found out he was ticklish too he was absolutely mortified(not really but he'll act like he was. He's a dramatic bastard)

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@fantasypuppy​ said:

Strings, long time no speak! It's Azureoverland! I got settled into this new account because I unintentionally deleted my old one, stupidly. I wanted to say it's great to see you!

Heyyy! Good to see you, too! Hope you’re doing well :)

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@fanficsandfluff​ said:

Hello! I just wanted to share with you the joy you brought to me with the Loopy fic. I already gushed about you in the tags when I reblogged it so I won't get into it much here. But you are and have always been such an inspiration to me. I look up to your fics like nothing else because of the way they're so beautifully crafted. Thank you thank you thank you for writing and for being amazing. Much love <3

Aw, thank you! Much love to you, too!

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August!Anon said:

So the other night I was hanging out with a group of my friends and there was a decent amount of tickling going on and so I thought I'd join in, I'm hopes of retaliation. This led to the unfortunate discovery that I am not ticklish. It's pretty disappointing lol.

Confession: I am actually not that ticklish, either. It takes a pretty specific sort of touch to actually tickle me, and I thought for the longest time that I was basically not ticklish at all. But I was wrong! ;) You just may not have experienced the right kind of touch yet. All hope is not lost!

The other day my friend invited me and some other friends over to watch that documentary "Tickled," describing it as "the tickle illuminati." Everyone who showed up was so weirded out and confused when the idea of tickling fetishes/kinks came about and I was just sitting there mortified while trying to keep a straight face lol ~August!Anon

Oh mannnn, I still haven’t seen that. Bless you for surviving.

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@ticklesandjoy​ said:

Hi! You are wonderful and awesome for giving so much time and effort for this community, I hope you have a beautiful day, thank you!! ❤️

Ahh, thank you! <3

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@thedreadedmurph said:

Oh man. Coda. Yes. But seriously, phenomenal. Sensual and like there's all the time in the world. 100/10 (and yes that's on purpose)

Yesss, I love me some slow, sensual deliciousness, and I’m so glad you enjoyed it, too!

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@hypahticklish said:

I'm still waiting for more of that Firefly!AU, I'll have you know <3

Omg, that’s so old now – but does it make it better or worse if I say I still have a document that lays out all the different characters’ roles and some high-level plot points for a longer arc? 😶

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anonymous said:

OK so I just wanted to say that we basically belong to the same fandoms and for some reason you seem to know exactly what I adore and... YOUR WHOLE PROFILE IS A BLESSING AMEN

Yay! I’m glad we found each other. :)

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@aisawriter said:

I love you so much ❤️

I love you, too!

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Nim said:

Ello long time no talk. Hope you are doing well ❤️ -Nimoline

Hey, you! Long time, indeed! <3 I am doing well, and I hope you are, too! If you’ve still got a blog, message me and fill me in on how things have been?

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@hypahticklish​ said:

*KICKS DOWN YOUR DOOR* HOW DARE YOU MADAM!

...I think this is about Loopy 2? In which case, you’re welcome.

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anonymous said:

yesss I love the loopers they're Good Boys

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Author!Anon said:

I'm so sorry to be dumb and not super active, but I just wanted to tell you that I love your fics and haven't been in the best mental spot lately, but your fics always help me feel happier 💕 

No apologies necessary! I know how that can be. And I’m happy to be here whenever you need a boost. I hope this year turns a good page for you. <3

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