Fun Fact (because it's 4:30am and I can't sleep)
The 'no beta we die like [character]' originated from this damn photo that went viral on Tumblr in 2016 and changed Ao3 tags forever
So we all love the "but there was only ONE BED" tropes
But imagine
They usually have to share a bed cause theres only one but now... suddenly there's two beds. And they're both secretly looking for excuses for still sharing a bed.
Henry was the shows biggest fan from day 1, a huge nerd and lover of the books (like Joey) and games. Up until recently he was still on board.
It must've taken a lot more than we know for him to step back from a project he loves. Like, idk, writers/producers who hate the sources
BREAKING: Netflix's The Witcher will officially be returning for a fourth season, but it will be doing so with a new Geralt of Rivia as Liam Hemsworth will be replacing Henry Cavill after Season 3.
Ghostsoap AU Concept - Alpha Trade
AU where omegas rule and alphas are seen as dumb but strong and useful.Omegas and betas joke that alphas are like horny animals.
But the worst stigma and laughing stock is a big alpha with a huge dick (like theorised in ancient Greece)
1/5
Ghost is declared KIA in a Zombie attack. He sacrificed himself as drew the zombie hoard's attention away so the rest could escape. Soap had to be knocked out and dragged away by Price.
3 weeks later, Soap comes back from a 'secret solo mission'
Ghostsoap AU - Debt
Ghost is a mob boss here to collect a huge debt.
Soap is a single dad and (ex!) husband to a lying scumbag who took a huge loan on his name and ran.
Ghost suggests holding the kid as collateral and Soap nearly rips his head off for it.
Ghost falls in love
Ghost pines after Soap, who fell asleep on his couch. Ghost - like a good selfless lieutenant - goes to carry him to bed. Soap's journal falls, open on a random page.
It's a sketch of his cup with:
'I stole Ghost's cup before he washed it. We kissed he just doesn't know it yet'
Similarly, Dead Dove or 'Dead Dove Do Not Eat' is from this scene in Arrested Development.
Meaning: if there's a warning of something really dark/bad, don't open/read it and expect something different. Or: 'mind the tags this is dark, don't read if you don't like it'.
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Need more Roach content.
Feral. Chaotic. Creature. Pure. Never done a wrong thing ever. 10/10 will steal your ferrets. Ghost once put him in overhead storage when he wouldn't stop talking about the Lego Movie. Best lad. Excellent boy.
Jaskier, to himself: wow look at him. A warrior, a defender, so brave and noble. You deserve so much more . What is he thinking? What plagues that brilliant mind, dear heart? What demons do you fight when you close your eyes?
Geralt, to himself: rub-a-dub-dub Geralt in a tub
@GIJarinad
@HotPaperComics
I had all his events but when I married Alex ad a male farmer he said something about "men marrying. Just isn't right". Can't recall the exact quote but I was so taken aback by it like CHILE GRANDPA OR NO GRANDKIDS FOR YOU
Yennefer and Geralt both chose Jaskier as the single person they trust the most to look after Ciri. There's no one they trust more, or who Ciri would feel as comfortable and safe with.
Jaskier is so much more than the 'silly bard'. He's family. Loved and appreciated. Finally.
INSECURE PINING SHAPE-SHIFTER GHOST!
Ghost can shape-shift but only Price knows, so he shifts into different beings to follow Soap - to be close, to get to know him. He even shifts into a stranger at a bar and listens to Soap being a sad drunk over his crush on his Lt.
The absolute crazy success of Heartstopper and Our Flag Means Death should finally show the world that we're here, we're queer, and we are so damn tired of your queerbaiting and gays being buried ffs I promise you will still make a lot of money if two dudes hold hands
141 on the hardest things to say out loud
๐งข: Worcestershire
๐: Bo'ho'o'wa'er (bottle of water)
๐งผ: purple burglar alarm
๐ฐ: I love all my sons equally, Gaz is not my favorite
Geralt: Can you do me a favor?
Jaskier: I would literally cover up a murder you committed, plant my dna at the crime scene, and take the blame if you asked.
Geralt: Can you stop singing Toss a Coin every time I walk into an inn?
Jaskier: No.
141 โค๏ธ Languages
Gaz: quality time
Laswell: deeds
Price: cigars, no paperwork
Ghost: be Soap
Soap: be Ghost but naked
Rudy: a necklace of Grave's teeth
Kรถnig: pretend you don't see him stealing your shirts to wear on his head
Roach: pest on the streets, best in the sheets
Soap: it's about time I contribute to online discourse.
Soap, logging into Twitter: BRICKS ARE DOMESTICATED ROCKS
Scottish Twitter: ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ฅ๐ Cannae argie wi' a laddie wha's richt!
GhostSoap Concept - Jealous L.T.
Ghost is demisexual, not that he knew there was a word for it or even gave a fcuk. He lived his life just not into people in /that way/. People coming onto him, groping in the bar, or the idea of a one night stand made him deeply uncomfortable.
Part 2 - Rude
Soap wakes up more comfortable than he has any memory of.
Wait... that's not right.
He bolts up in the strange room, but his legs get stuck in the (stupid expensive feeling) sheets and he goes down faster than he got up.
"Fucken OW."
"Need a hand, sweet thing?"
Ghostsoap AU - Debt
Ghost is a mob boss here to collect a huge debt.
Soap is a single dad and (ex!) husband to a lying scumbag who took a huge loan on his name and ran.
Ghost suggests holding the kid as collateral and Soap nearly rips his head off for it.
Ghost falls in love
Ghostsoap Concept - taking off the mask
Soap had always assumed the mask was an anonymity thing, to keep the 'Ghost' persona. He didn't like that Ghost wouldn't just take it off around him.
Until he found him alone in his own kitchen cooking with it on, happily humming. 1/3
GhostSoap AU Concept - Soulmate Song
If you sing, your soulmate can hear your voice. A song is the same frequency of your bond so singing carries across.
Soap has always heard the most beautiful voice. He's been searching for that voice ever since.
Simon sang.
Ghost doesn't.
Part 10
Soap's healing was slow, but Alejandro and Rudy were so proud of every little step, and made sure he knew it. His pain was a lot older and deeper than they realised.
Seems there's a lot Laswell didn't know or didn't say, but that would be Soap's story when he was ready.
Part 9 - Looking Up
Price sat with his head in his hands. They'd barely been back when Ghost came banging on his door demanding to know why they haven't been updated on Soap's status.
He didn't know what to say. Saying 'I forgot' was apparently not the answer Ghost wanted.
Part 2 - Chains
Ghost isn't even sure why he lifted his head. Nothing good can come from making eye contact with an omega.
And they're all the same. He has proof of that burned and etched into his flesh.
But for some reason he looked up and caught the bluest pair of eyes.
Ghostsoap AU Concept - Alpha Trade
AU where omegas rule and alphas are seen as dumb but strong and useful.Omegas and betas joke that alphas are like horny animals.
But the worst stigma and laughing stock is a big alpha with a huge dick (like theorised in ancient Greece)
1/5
Part 4 - Choice
Pain and discomfort were things Ghost knew like an old friend, but there was an unsettling anxiety that brewed in him in the absence of it.
Because he couldn't tell where the next strike would come from, constantly bracing for it.
And it always came.
Always.
Part 3 - Orders
"Do you, not want it?" Soap asks a little hesitantly. He had expected Ghost to be happy, relieved, to be given a weapon and his own registered collar. Soap has had to disarm and dismantle quite a few of these on runaway alphas before their kill function released.
Soap is still in pain. Between the stitches, needles, and bandages he tries to keep still as ordered so he can heal.
Then he wakes up to a warm weight on his chest, Simon's ear right over his heart.
Simon is also still in pain. So Soap keeps still so they can both heal together
Part 5 - Mine
Cw: talk of dubcon; possessiveness
Soap walks out of another building with no luck of finding a job. Turns out special forces vets are either too over or under qualified, or they're just too scared of him to want him around full time.
Part 4 - Settle
Ghost was bored out of his mind. He used to love his work, the blood on his shoes and gloves, watching lesser gangs and loan sharks shit themselves, collecting protection fees and making sure his guards are up to his standards.
Ghostsoap omegaverse concept - I made something good
In an AU with Soap being pregnant the most profound moment for Simon would be the first night be held Soap en felt the baby kick.
He's struck by the realization that he helped make this. Make something truly good.
141: Lame monster AU
So there's many gorgeous, genius cryptid AUs of the 141.
But consider...
Ghost: Big foot
Power: photo always blurry, lurks, scary
Soap: Loch Ness monster
Power: is he real? Who knows
Price: tooth fairy
Power: will trade enemy teeth for money, rich
1/2
Part 7 - The Call
Cw: alcoholism; depression
Ghost is out the car door before Roach could even park, racing to the station and easily jumping over the ticket gates.
"Soap! Johnny!?" He races all the way to the platform where a very angry security guard grabs him.
Part 6 - The Crash
Soap sits on the train station bench and watches another train pull out. He's soaked to the bone from the rain but it barely registers. His half empty duffle bag and backpack is at his feet as he stares blankly ahead.
Part 8 - The Fall
Cw: ref to suicide attempt and self harm.
Alejandro watches Rudy pace around the room, gnawing on his thumb nail. An expression that's part fury, part devastation, part worry on his beautiful face. He looked how Ale felt, looking at their unconscious friend.
Part 7 - The Call
Cw: alcoholism; depression
Ghost is out the car door before Roach could even park, racing to the station and easily jumping over the ticket gates.
"Soap! Johnny!?" He races all the way to the platform where a very angry security guard grabs him.
Soap ๐งผ: quite muggy out there today, isn't it?
Gaz ๐งข: if I step outside and all our mugs are lined up on pavement I'm never speaking to you again
Soap ๐งผ: ..... *sips coffee from a bowl*
Part 3 - Orders
"Do you, not want it?" Soap asks a little hesitantly. He had expected Ghost to be happy, relieved, to be given a weapon and his own registered collar. Soap has had to disarm and dismantle quite a few of these on runaway alphas before their kill function released.
Part 2 - Chains
Ghost isn't even sure why he lifted his head. Nothing good can come from making eye contact with an omega.
And they're all the same. He has proof of that burned and etched into his flesh.
But for some reason he looked up and caught the bluest pair of eyes.
You've heard of Elf on the Shelf, now get ready for...
The 141 Edition
(This is so bad. Pics in the comments if artist friends want to do it right ๐ญ)
#CallOfDuty
๐งผ: look, I know you think I've lost my mind because I like Ghost a little bit, but-
๐งข: you just doodled your wedding invitations.
๐งผ: No, thatโs our joint tombstone. Our wedding invitation is over here
๐งข: .... My mistake.
GhostSoap writers - just so you know
I'll never
NEVER
Have enough 'they tell Soap to shut up so he does' angst with happy ending fics.
Pls keep don't ever think there's soo many. And send me the link pls x
Part 5 - Learn
Soap couldn't describe how he felt to save his life.
Hearing that Ghost found the tiny hint of scent comforting? That, while he was overwhelmed by harsh senses and attention he's never been exposed to, Soap's scent helped?
He felt - proud. Protective, almost.
Part 4 - Choice
Pain and discomfort were things Ghost knew like an old friend, but there was an unsettling anxiety that brewed in him in the absence of it.
Because he couldn't tell where the next strike would come from, constantly bracing for it.
And it always came.
Always.
Part 16 - Perspective
"Why did you need to change units?"
"Ah the usual. Caught my captain selling intel. He had the shit beat outta me and promised to kill me if I told. I knew the only way I could survive was disappearing, or hiding behind someone untouchable."
"Like Ghost."
Remembering how he often had to correct the writers on facts, and refused to say some lines because it was ooc for Geralt. When they wanted to make a joke of Roach's death he refused because Geralt loved his horse.
My guess? he got tired fighting for what the show should've been
Part 6 - Safe
As always, the moment the front door opened Joey came running like a bat out of hell to welcome whoever was there - whether his Da or one of his uncles.
Ghost ignored the servants trying to take his coat and welcome their master back to kneel before Joey.
Part 5 - Mine
Cw: talk of dubcon; possessiveness
Soap walks out of another building with no luck of finding a job. Turns out special forces vets are either too over or under qualified, or they're just too scared of him to want him around full time.
Sad Idea of the day
Little Simon Riley eating his lunch alone behind the school because the other kids are scared of him and he doesn't want to make them uncomfortable.
But his mom always leaves a note in his lunch box saying she loves him, and that always makes him happy.
Gaz cringes and goes to pull him away, they're both furious about the alpha trade.
But then Soap's eyes catches the alpha's.
A beautiful honey brown peering out of a mask, intelligent and hopeless.
Soap speaks before he thinks.
"2 million and he leaves with me. Final offer."
Part 9 - Looking Up
Price sat with his head in his hands. They'd barely been back when Ghost came banging on his door demanding to know why they haven't been updated on Soap's status.
He didn't know what to say. Saying 'I forgot' was apparently not the answer Ghost wanted.
Part 8 - The Fall
Cw: ref to suicide attempt and self harm.
Alejandro watches Rudy pace around the room, gnawing on his thumb nail. An expression that's part fury, part devastation, part worry on his beautiful face. He looked how Ale felt, looking at their unconscious friend.
Part 6 - The Crash
Soap sits on the train station bench and watches another train pull out. He's soaked to the bone from the rain but it barely registers. His half empty duffle bag and backpack is at his feet as he stares blankly ahead.
Part 5 - Empty
Ghost can only stare frozen at Soap's retreating back. He can't get himself to move as his brain tries to catch up to what just happened.
As his senses filter in again he becomes aware of a few things at once.
Part 3 - Rules
"So you're just, what - keeping us hostage?"
"I'm keeping you safe, for your own good. I'm not the only bad guy in town, and when I came to your apartment you were passed out cold. Drop the arrogance and be a good boy, Johnny. If not for you - for him."
Part 2 - Rude
Soap wakes up more comfortable than he has any memory of.
Wait... that's not right.
He bolts up in the strange room, but his legs get stuck in the (stupid expensive feeling) sheets and he goes down faster than he got up.
"Fucken OW."
"Need a hand, sweet thing?"
Part 12 - Speed
CW: torture
Soap isn't sure how long he had been hanging from the ceiling by his chained hands while Shepherd's men 'roughing him him up' with fists and blades.
But all he could think of was little Joey in the next room. So he refused to scream and scare him.
Part 11 - Catch
cw: torture
Grave's pained screams bounce off the walls of the small garage Ghost had dragged him into, tied to an old desk.
"I'll ask again, and I suggest you don't test my patience. Where. Are. THEY!" with each word Ghost snaps a rib with his hands.
Soap at Ghost's wedding not knowing it's an arranged marriage of convenience and the bride is a lesbian with a long term girlfriend, the wedding is just to get their homophobic parents off their (gay) backs
Part 4 - Settle
Ghost was bored out of his mind. He used to love his work, the blood on his shoes and gloves, watching lesser gangs and loan sharks shit themselves, collecting protection fees and making sure his guards are up to his standards.
Part 3 - Rules
"So you're just, what - keeping us hostage?"
"I'm keeping you safe, for your own good. I'm not the only bad guy in town, and when I came to your apartment you were passed out cold. Drop the arrogance and be a good boy, Johnny. If not for you - for him."
ASMR Baker Ghost who posts his recipes - silent, mysterious, beautiful hands, refined in his skill.
And this absolute tw
@t
called 'MacTastic69' who keeps leaving comments like this, making Ghost's blood pressure and bloodlust rise:
Part 17 - Barricaded
The Los Vaqueros home base went from joyful celebration to devastation in a matter of hours.
When the sun rose the news had spread. Their beloved Tesoro and the 141's kind Roach had died, taking an entire Ratas operation with them.
Ghostsoap AU Concept' - the Valentine's Date
Part 1/2:
After retiring Ghost was between jobs until he found one he was surprisingly incredibly good at.
Pairing up hopefuls for a dating agency.
He's an excellent judge of character and a quick study, with a 93% success rate.
Base doc: Captain Price, I want to talk about Lieutenant Riley's psych eval.
Price: problem?
Doc: He's not taking the assessment seriously and jokes around.
Price, looking at Ghost's eval form: No, he's serious.
"...what."
Ghost's psych eval form:
Yennefer: you know, Jaskier gives Radovid flowers every day. I wish you would do that.
Geralt: okay
~the next day~
Geralt: *gives Radovid flowers*
Rad: ??????
Geralt: I don't know. I'm confused as well.
Angsty Ghostsoap Idea of the Day - Not Soap anymore
Cw: angst, misunderstanding
Soap was so sure his heart was safe in Ghost's hands, his place was secure in the 141.
2 hours he stood there in the disciplinary hearing, listening as his every insecurity is turned on him.
Ghost giving himself a pep-talk in the mirror on his way to confess his (obvious) feelings to Soap (who already thinks they're dating) with his only hope to convince Johnny he's -
Part 11 - Jabรณn
Soap stood in the back of the small crowd as the 141 hopped out the heli.
On a drunken night about 4months ago Soap spilled everything to Rudy. Every sordid detail, broken dream, empty promise, and the killing blow - the bar, their fights, his expulsion.
Part 10
Soap's healing was slow, but Alejandro and Rudy were so proud of every little step, and made sure he knew it. His pain was a lot older and deeper than they realised.
Seems there's a lot Laswell didn't know or didn't say, but that would be Soap's story when he was ready.
Part 13 - Rescue
"NOOO!!" Joey kicked and scratched at Ghost, his wailing breaking Ghost's already cracked heart. "DADDY!!! DAAAA!! WE NEED TO GO BACK! Those are bad guys! They hurt Da! DADDY!!"
Ghost bites his lip to keep his eyes dry as he wraps Joe tighter and runs.
Part 12 - Speed
CW: torture
Soap isn't sure how long he had been hanging from the ceiling by his chained hands while Shepherd's men 'roughing him him up' with fists and blades.
But all he could think of was little Joey in the next room. So he refused to scream and scare him.
Every time a COD artist draws Soap with a healed scar on his temple and Ghost with black nails and a lip scar an angel gets its thing.
I said what I said
Part 7 - Change
"No." Ghost says, growl making his voice low and gravelly.
The doctor's eyes go wide then narrow in anger. "I said LEAVE!" He bites, an omega's order that would've had his feet moving by themselves a week ago.
"I don't answer to you," he says raising his head.
Part 6 - Close
Ghost's head spins as his lungs fill with the rich scent enveloping him like a lover's embrace.
His mind is trying to make sense of what's going on while his body doesn't know who to fight or where to run.
But above it all is an overwhelming NEED for something.
Angsty Idea of the Day
Ghost swears he's faithful.
Soap wants to believe him, wants to ignore the red flags.
He uses a rare strong apple scented lip balm his sister got him and kisses Ghost before heading to the gym.
At lunch, Gaz sits down next to him.
Smelling of apples
If the incel dudebros wanna complain about "that's not how the book describes her!" Then do I have news for you.
HC doesn't look like canon Geralt either.
He is described in canon as unattractive, evil looking, with hollowed-out eyes, scars, pale, and a notably hideous smile
Gaz๐งข: a moment of silence for Ghost who has taken one for the team by dating Soap so no one else would have to. ๐๐ซถ
Price: Same goes for Ghost dating Soap. And now they're both off the market and no longer anyone's, or more important, my problem. ๐
Part 4 - Dusk to Dark
(Cw: self hate and -harm)
Soap sobbed, howled in pain into his pillow until his lungs protested. He's stared certain death in the eye, he's spat at his abusive father's feet at 9 in defiance, he's never faltered in fear or pain. But this broke him.
Part 3 - On Good Terms
When Soap enters Ghost is seated at one of the two chairs facing Price's desk. Laswell stands behind Price to the left, at his right is Gaz in his sling and wheelchair.
Ghost looks just as confused as he feels. The air in the office is tense and cold.
Angsty Soap Idea of the day - Tongue tied
โ ๏ธ Angst, RSD, referenced self-harm (not graphic)
The beloved trope of Soap being told to shut up, keep quiet and to be himself less till it sends Soap into a spiral of regret, painful memories and self-hatred.
But consider...
'Everyone tells Soap to shut up' but make it touch.
Soap is a tactile guy, that's how he regulates himself and shows his affection. It is a part of his soul, the way he connects and loves.
It's hugs, shoulder claps, leaning on them, sitting too close, and hanging off them.
Re the feedback on my Replaced au.
(Also I want to disclaim: I don't actually hate sweet dilf Price and prettiest boy Gaz. I fkn love them. But the plot demons demanded a sacrifice to fuel the pain so we may all feast)
Ghostsoap Au concept - Blue Eyes
CW: implied abuse, Omegaverse
"I found something!" Ghost calls over the radio as he finds a hidden latch in the mansion.
The raid the 141 led was into an international omega smuggling ring leader. But something about this place felt...evil.
@IsaAfterDark
Omega Soap is neglected and abused and abandoned and alpha Ghost finds him and takes him under his wing and ends up falling for the spicy omega.
GhostSoap AU concept - When a Mermaid Screams
#mermay
Everyone knew that blue mermaids - the ocean's most beautiful and perfect being - mated for life and loved with their entire beings.
They shared half their soul with their mate, a bond only broken by death or infidelity.
Part 18 - Return
"You can't expect me to believe you or want to go back, Price," Soap said, the anger and hurt he's been fighting all week darkening his tone.
"I was told to leave. Paid to! By her and by Ghost himself!" He spat, voice just low enough to not reach Joe and Roach.
Part 17 - Found
It was a dreary, stormy afternoon so the pub was pretty empty save for the diehard regulars.
Soap had finished his work early on the farm, but as he left the farmer's wife looked at his muddy figure and handed him a bubble bath sample she got in a magazine.
Umiko's likes for a post not even a day old vs Actividiots' big post celebrating their year's work.
Umiko is more powerful. She can move hearts and change the face of a fandom with one post.
COD tried that and it almost crippled themselves.
Umiko decides COD canon now.
On the 'scheduling' thing - he said before he would/could do both.
And when he got covid and had other issues - the show changed to match his schedule before. He is the shows star and only 'big name'.
So I'm calling BS on schedule clashes. He's just being polite about it.
Angsty
#GhostSoap
idea for the day 1/4
Soap doesn't know who or what started it, but a rumor that he's a huge s\ut has followed him for years. He's gotten so used to fending off the comments with jokes and quips of his own, all to hide that fact that he was actually a virgin.
Part 7 - Why
Soap stares up at Simon, there's only him in the room and the warm tingle he left on Soap's lips.
"...is this real." He whispers.
Simon responds with a blinding smile just for him. "Do I still look like your dreams, Johnny?"
That memory sparks a laugh from him.
Part 6 - Safe
As always, the moment the front door opened Joey came running like a bat out of hell to welcome whoever was there - whether his Da or one of his uncles.
Ghost ignored the servants trying to take his coat and welcome their master back to kneel before Joey.