sholio | May 1st Multifandom Promptfest (Commentfic Fest)

I am running a prompt and commentfic fest for May Day, to celebrate spring and give us all a little bit of a boost. Obviously this is not limited just to May 1; you can feel free to keep posting prompts and fills as long as you like! Prompts can be on any subject.

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threesentenceficathon (fandom, character or pairing, prompt) is fine, but you can do it some other way if you like. (See examples of prompts and fills at the threesentenceficathon link; you may consider this a good example of how to do this fest.)

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• All fandoms are welcome, as are "Any" prompts and original work prompts.

• RPF is allowed for people over 18, famous in their own right, and not famous for serial killings or 20th/21st century war crimes.

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Edit: List of fills posted here (current as of May 5)

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I don't specify for Sinclair because I really have no idea for him!

Sinclair is tricky because his daemon should look inexplicably close to a Minbari soul creature (while still a recognizable animal of Earth), except then everyone would comment on it.

Garibaldi is probably some kind of canid or large mustelid.

Giant otter? Unlike in many mustelid species, the males are aggressively protective of their family groups.

Sinclair is tricky because his daemon should look inexplicably close to a Minbari soul creature (while still a recognizable animal of Earth)

My thoughts exactly. I was thinking perhaps the unusual thing is that his daemon either *always* had a fixed shape (which changes later), or never settled, and they merely pretend that she did. Actually, his daemon being constantly in flux - including the inexplicable-before-the-war soul creatures shape - while they both pretend she isn't seems very appropriate for his eventual role in the show. He hasn't yet settled into his adult shape either!

Giant otter? Unlike in many mustelid species, the males are aggressively protective of their family groups.

Oooh. I like that. But also, this makes me realize that the communal/protective aspect is what should be emphasized for him above all else. Maybe he's a swan. Or a Canada goose. (Since his soul shape is probably-though-not-definitely female, an orca would be great. But highly inconvenient on a space station.) He probably should be some kind of dog ...

Actually, his daemon being constantly in flux - including the inexplicable-before-the-war soul creatures shape - while they both pretend she isn't seems very appropriate for his eventual role in the show. He hasn't yet settled into his adult shape either!

I like that! I'll believe it.

(Since his soul shape is probably-though-not-definitely female, an orca would be great. But highly inconvenient on a space station.)

I forgot about the gender-swapped aspect and agree Earthforce probably does not see many aquatic daemons unless they can fit in a reasonably efficient tank, but also Garibaldi would headbutt a yacht.

He probably should be some kind of dog ...

I have no real suggestions! I know much less about dogs than I do about other kinds of animals. Perhaps one of the working dogs that are steadfast but will also go kind of nuts if prevented from doing their duty?

Perhaps one of the working dogs that are steadfast but will also go kind of nuts if prevented from doing their duty?

Okay, yeah, I totally buy it. Not something classic like a German shepherd or Doberman, but something like a Sheltie (incredibly stubborn, herds everything in its vicinity, adores kids, no one can stop it from retrieving a lost lamb even if the "lamb" is actually a rock that it has fixated on for some reason) or a terrier (unshakably loyal to everyone it decides is its own, will bite anyone else's ankles, unquestioningly obeys every order it agrees with and ignores all others).

Edited 2025-05-06 08:20 (UTC)

something like a Sheltie (incredibly stubborn, herds everything in its vicinity, adores kids, no one can stop it from retrieving a lost lamb even if the "lamb" is actually a rock that it has fixated on for some reason) or a terrier (unshakably loyal to everyone it decides is its own, will bite anyone else's ankles, unquestioningly obeys every order it agrees with and ignores all others).

Sold.

I do like otter for Garibaldi, though! (Maybe an Asian small clawed otter?) Communal, playful, but quite a dangerous predator for its size despite the cuteness.

including the inexplicable-before-the-war soul creatures shape

Also, ooh, this is perfect for Sinclair!

Otter does feel like a good fit for him, now that I'm thinking about it!

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