they don’t see each other much, but when they do there is a cool politeness between them. Shane has given up trying to win her over (and a quiet part of him is still jealous about the romantic and sexual relationship her and Ilya had). they both love Ilya and that’s what really matters.

but maybe it all blows up at a dinner party in their home, where the Irina Foundation is being discussed, and Luca or someone asks a question about Irina. and Ilya lights up, Svetlana too because Irina was her mothers very good friend, and they share such lovely funny stories that has everyone around the table laughing and shedding tears in equal manner.

and Svetlana is on her third glass of wine when she turns to Ilya and says,’remember how she used to tease us about our future wedding? she said that with her and my mother organising it, it would be the most beautiful wedding in all of Russia! I don’t doubt it, they hosted such wonderful parties. My 10th birthday party, remember Ilya? It was a carnival! A spectacle! Only the best for my future daughter-in-law, she said to me!’ and she’s laughing and so is everyone else. but Shane isn’t, because it’s always something he’s wondered about. If Irina was alive, would she like him? Would she approve of him for her son? Would she resent him for forcing Ilya away from Russia? Would she have pushed him towards Svetlana?

But he’s not going to ask Ilya these questions because how unbearably selfish is that? These are questions that can never be answered. The rest of the party goes on, and Shane excuses himself for a moment when he can.

Svetlana rolls her eyes as he leaves, telling Ilya,’ I’m sorry you’ll have to deal with that later.’

Ilya is shocked, and after a long conversation with Svetlana, realises the wrongful resentment he carried towards Shane during tlg has caused her (and maybe others! Some of the Centaur’s too perhaps!) to have a bad impression of him. But most importantly, has caused Shane to have a bad impression of himself.

So since you write m/f Vertonelli I just thought to share the idea: Fem!Max got unplanned pregnant in the end of 2024 and had her baby in middle of 2025. While she wasn't able to driver (I think maybe for 1 year and half maybe?) RBR or even Mercedes got her as a advisor. Kimi's meet her and in fall in love (he probably had a crush growing up before it) and needs to make her see him as a grown up man.

Bonus if when people see that he's got a crush some others drivers get a bit jealous since Max's never really give them a thought of one being a possible lover of hers and now this "kid" got her all flushed? Totally can see the others drivers jealous of it

Also imagine the possibilities of their sex life. Mommy kink, breeding kink , breasts kink, maybe some semi-public sex on day they're feeling adventurous? Who knows

And I can see them being "outed" by soft launching themselves going in a vacation with Toto and Susie's

And talking about Susie's I can see Max having a crush on her and Kimi being jealous before and after he and the dutch goth together

So yeah many possibilities with these two in any form of them <3 <3 <3

Hi hun!

Sorry for taking so long to reply to this one, lol. I already thought about it when I first saw this, but it was late, and then I kinda forgot about it in the middle of last week, which was really hectic—work-wise, etc.

But oh, I really love your idea for F/M Vertonelli here!

So, like, they didn't meet when Max was still a driver, right? I actually really like the idea of Max being a Mercedes advisor, and maybe her leaving racing altogether after already establishing herself as a four-time world champion and wanting to take this new role of hers—being a mother—seriously. Still, she breathes all things racing-related, so at some point, with some begging involved, really, Toto convinces her to come back to the paddock and take on the role of advisor.

And then Kimi being, like, absolutely enamored with her after she was his idol growing up, still kind of mourning the fact that he never got to race alongside her on the track... but maybe it was supposed to be just like that. And Max's daughter is really adorable, and Max changes so much around her, showing a side of herself that no one had really seen before—but Kimi gets to, and he loves it so much.

Other drivers being jealous over the fact that Kimi can get Max all flustered is chef's kiss! Because, yeah, like that ever happened before.

Who would be the father, though, what do we think? An OC or another driver? If it's another driver, there's really some angsty material to explore here, heh.

Also, Max having a girl crush on Susie and Kimi crashing out over it is so valid and brings so much potential for some humorous scenes.

Shane going into subspace as Ilya takes his time tying him up in intricate knots. Feeling secure but not tight. The way Ilya can easily maneuver him using the ropes. Shane squirming as Ilya uses him.

Ilya cooing over how pretty Shane looks when he's tied up. How good he's being holding the positions for extended periods of time. Hooking his fingers into the ropes crossing over Shane's chest and marvelling at how easily he can move him around.

I have been thinking of a storyline that'd be Post-canon, some years later where Rose gets kidnapped and Sherry & Jake go out to find/rescue her (namely them bc they are my og Resi otp as V.D kinda demonstrated already, could also scratch that itch in the process again I suppose?) and Karl is there, alive somehow (village might've played out somewhat different) and just....pretends to be a civilian drunk who got dragged in as a test subject while he was actually there to rescue Rose before them, and has been keeping an eye on Mia and Rose to repay the favor to Ethan.

So large part of the fic Sherry and Jake get separated, and Sherry finds Rose and Karl (former maybe asks Sherry to help her 'friend' as he got briefly depowered or smth, though Rose doesn't know that part and just thinks he got sedated/infected or smth) and tries escorting them to safety having NO IDEA the oddball old man carrying Rose who's weirdly chatty and relaxed despite the circumstances is one of the most powerful mutants currently still in existence, and is only making her do most of the work bc 1.) still depowered somewhat 2.) wants to see what she's capable of and hide his identity 3.) Lazy

Meanwhile Jake finds some intel that there's a dangerous, powerful bioweapon mutant trapped down there with them, and also at first he and Chris (who's in contact with him) start to wonder if someone is trying to clone Wesker (this is pre Zeno timeline wise mind you) only for Chris to eventually realize who it might actually be, which'll lead to

Jake: ....So is that better or worse?

Chris: Both. Somehow.

Oh Also Ethan's Mold Ghost is there and Karl chats with him at times, mostly to annoy or terrorize him (jokingly, he's serious about saving Rose dw moldman.)

Bonus points if he annoys Jake into admitting his feelings for Sherry (in case I choose they're not a thing yet) because Boy does this old man know how to get on your nerves, amIrite :D Ethan sure agrees!