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RULES & WRITING EXPECTATIONS

i. plotting is collaborative, not contractual

plotting is always welcome, especially if you enjoy building story foundations together. however, plotting is meant to provide direction, not pressure. muses are fluid & can shift depending on chemistry, inspiration, & emotional tone. sometimes a thread will naturally drift from the original plan. this is normal & often leads to stronger storytelling. please understand that agreeing to a plot does not mean i am locked into a rigid structure or timeline. flexibility keeps writing enjoyable & prevents creative burnout.

ii. adhd pacing & creative energy fluctuations

my activity can vary significantly due to severe ADHD & fluctuating creative focus. hyperfocus periods may result in rapid replies, while other times i may need longer breaks between responses. this inconsistency is not a reflection of interest, enjoyment, or investment in our thread. inspiration is often muse-driven, & forcing replies when my brain is not cooperating usually results in lower quality writing or burnout. patience is deeply appreciated, & i promise i always return when the creative spark settles back in.

iii. no pressure to match length or style

i naturally write in a novella or semi-novella style, but this is purely a personal preference & never an expectation placed on partners. write at whatever length feels comfortable for you — short, medium, or long. strong characterization, emotional authenticity, & engagement matter far more than word count. please never feel obligated to match formatting, vocabulary complexity, or pacing. comfort produces better writing than pressure ever could.

iv. shipping is chemistry-based, never forced

romantic or emotionally intimate dynamics should develop organically through interaction & narrative progression. forced chemistry often feels unnatural & can create unnecessary pressure on both writers. i enjoy slow burn, emotional tension, & gradual development where characters naturally gravitate toward one another. if a ship does not develop, it does not reflect negatively on either muse or writer — not every dynamic is meant to be romantic, & platonic or rival dynamics can be just as compelling.

v. communication prevents misunderstandings

tone can easily be misinterpreted through text, especially in written storytelling environments where emotional nuance is important. if something feels unclear, uncomfortable, or confusing, please communicate openly. i am always willing to clarify intentions, adjust dynamics, or discuss boundaries. direct communication avoids unnecessary anxiety & helps maintain a positive writing environment for both parties.

vi. smut is chemistry-driven & requires mutual comfort

mature themes may appear on this blog, but only when there is clear chemistry between characters & mutual comfort between writers. nothing explicit will be written without prior discussion & consent. i am not interested in forcing explicit scenes purely for activity or attention. if a dynamic leans toward fade-to-black, suggestive tension, or slow burn, that is equally valid. please understand that comfort levels may shift depending on characterization, verse, & writing energy. communication is key, & boundaries will always be respected. no writer should ever feel pressured to write beyond what feels enjoyable or appropriate for their muse.

vii. real life responsibilities take priority

roleplay is a creative hobby, not a job. work obligations, health, personal life, & mental well-being will always come first. there may be periods of lower activity depending on life circumstances. i appreciate understanding when response times fluctuate due to external responsibilities. writing should remain enjoyable and sustainable rather than feeling like an obligation or source of stress.

viii. selective energy investment encourages quality interaction

i prefer interactions where interest & effort feel mutual. this does not mean constant replies or high activity, but rather shared enthusiasm for storytelling. when both writers feel comfortable contributing ideas, plotting, or simply engaging with each other’s writing, the experience becomes significantly more enjoyable. mutual inspiration helps prevent creative fatigue & keeps the dash feeling engaging rather than overwhelming.

ix. this space prioritizes comfort & creative safety

this blog exists as a space for storytelling, emotional exploration, & character study without pressure to perform or constantly produce content. creativity thrives best in environments where writers feel safe expressing ideas, experimenting with tone, & exploring character complexity. boundaries will always be respected, & writing should never feel like an obligation tied to validation or productivity.