One repost and one new!
Due at the same time as the regular assignments: Sun 5 Apr 17:00 CEST (in your timezone | countdown). To claim, comment on this post with your AO3 username and the pinch hit you want to claim.
#2:
Request 1 by The_Exile
Phantasy Star
Character: Myau (Phantasy Star), Character: Lutz (Phantasy Star), Character: Alis Landale (Phantasy Star)., Worldbuilding: Musk Cats other than Myau (Phantasy Star), Worldbuilding: Dezolisian customs (Phantasy Star), Relationship: Myau & Odin (Phantasy Star), Relationship: Alis & Myau & Lutz & Odin (Phantasy Star), Fanart, Fanfiction
DNW: explicit sex, non-con, perma-death of any requested character
fandom specific DNW: please do not reference any games released after Phantasy Star IV
Request 2 by The_Exile
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
Relationship: Mirage Koas/Maria Traydor (Star Ocean: Till the End of Time), Relationship: Fayt Leingod/Cliff Fitr (Star Ocean: Till the End of Time), Character: Adray Lasbard (Star Ocean: Till the End of Time), Relationship: Tynave/Farleen (Star Ocean: Till the End of Time), Relationship: Fayt Leingod/Albel Nox (Star Ocean: Till the End of Time), Relationship: Nel Zelpher/Clair Lasbard (Star Ocean: Til the end of Time), Fanart, Fanfiction
DNW: explicit sex, non-con, perma-death of any requested character
fandom specific DNW: please do not reference Amamnesis
Request 3 by The_Exile
Live A Live (Video Game)
relationship: Cube & OD-10 (Live a Live), relationship: Cube & Kato (Live a Live), Character: Cube (Live a Live), Character: Captain Square (Live a Live), Worldbuilding: alien homeworld (Live a Live), Relationship: Kato & Darthe (Live a Live), Relationship: Cube & Captain Square (Live a Live), Fanart, Fanfiction
DNW: explicit sex, non-con, perma-death of any requested character
Request 4 by The_Exile
Mugen Kouro | Infinite Space
Worldbuilding: Phage (Infinite Space), Worldbuilding: Gates (Infinite Space), Relationship: Yuri/Valantin (Infinite Space), Relationship: Yuri/Dietrich Schneizer (Infinite Space), Relationship: Nia Lochlain/Celina Sioufas (Infinite Space), Fanart, Fanfiction
DNW: explicit sex, non-con, perma-death of any requested character
fandom specific DNW: please do not reference the timeline where Katida Lanco isn't saved
specific request: bondage/surrender kink - Dietrich captures Yuri
Request 5 by The_Exile
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu | Legend of the Galactic Heroes
Relationship: Reinhard von Lohengramm/Yan Wen-Li (Legend of the Galactic Heroes), Character: Hildegard von Mariendorf (Legend of the Galactic Heroes), Fanart, Fanfiction
DNW: explicit sex, non-con, perma-death of any requested character
specific request: bondage/surrender kink - Reinhard captures Yan
#3:
Request 1 by digjig
Star Wars Original Trilogy
Relationship: Luke Skywalker & Darth Vader (SWOT), Relationship: Leia Organa & Darth Vader (SWOT), Relationship: Leia Organa & Luke Skywalker & Darth Vader (SWOT), Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
Prompt:
Any fic where Darth Vader finds one or more of his offspring early while they're still children, wanting to raise them with his ideals, and his children either comply willingly or are forced to (e.g. adoptive guardians threatened)
If any part of the fic has luke or leia disliking teachings about the dark side, would prefer that they simply use it differently instead of rejecting it.
Bonus if the emperor dies and Vader takes over completely
Gore and violence are fine if relevant
Would prefer it not be super fluffy if possible
DNW: smut, a/b/o, noncon, main character death, Darth Vader fully returns to the light side, Darth Vader joining up with the rebels
Request 2 by digjig
Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies)
Worldbuilding: Tarsus IV (ST: AOS), Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
Looking for horror, creative survival strategies, things learned from tarsus incident being applied in the future, or extensive notes on policy changes etc...
anything goes unless in DNW.
Would prefer that villains not be dumbed down if possible if any are featured.
If James T. Kirk is in the fic, would prefer that he be defiant instead of being so traumatized he's nonfunctional
DNW: smut, a/b/o, noncon, pity parties with a focus on comforting any survivor(s)
Request 3 by digjig
DCU (Comics)
Relationship: Kon-El & Lex Luthor (DCU Comics), Relationship: Kon-El & Clark Kent & Lex Luthor (DCU Comics), Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
Prompt: any fic where Lex acts as a well intentioned father to Kon.
What would that look like? e.g. a ludicrous amount of secret trackers and nanny cams? Kon being taught questionable things and applying said lessons?
Helicopter parenting through blackmail?
finding creative ways to torment Superman that won't seriously injure Kon if he got into the way by accident?
Would strongly prefer that Lex not stop being a villain altogether
DNW: smut, a/b/o, noncon, main character death, Lex approving of Kon dating an adult if Kon is underage in the story, Lex suddenly gaining completely normal moral values in all aspects of life, Kon being portrayed as so young he can't even speak yet
#4:
Request 1 by Irusu
The Murderbot Diaries - Martha Wells
Character: Asshole Research Transport (Murderbot Diaries), Character: Murderbot (Murderbot), Character: SecUnit 3 (Murderbot Diaries), Relationship: Asshole Research Transport & Murderbot (Murderbot Diaries), Relationship: Murderbot & SecUnit 3 (Murderbot Diaries), Fanart, Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
DNWs: Noncon/rape (dubcon OK-ask via mods if you've got questions), A/B/O, mpreg, excessive gore, character bashing, incest, underage sex, extreme bodily fluids, bestiality, fraternization, schmoop, extreme embarrassment, animal abuse.
General likes and prompts in my letter. Fandom-specific likes and notes here; these prompts aren't binding if you get inspired to do something else.
I like pretty much what everyone likes about Murderbot--that snarky, awkward, hyper-competent voice. Struggling to find a place in the universe, while also discovering who they are and learning to define themselves by the people they totally do not love, no way. Snarky bots FTW!
If you're matched on art, I am A-OK with the subject being a portrait of the character. In fact, it would be hilarious to do a formal portrait of a spaceship, really. Or you can create some character designs for me, especially if you talk about why you chose the portrayal. Or a Tarot card of (or in writing: a reading for) any of them--none of them would take it seriously, but it might be interesting.
How's SecUnit 3 doing? Murderbot attempting to explain humans to SecUnit3 might be fun, or you could explore SecUnit 3's solo life. What name or names does SecUnit3 choose to use when interacting with humans and why? Does it like video serials as much as Murderbot, or does it find another form of entertainment diverting? Has it fallen down a rabbit hole of social media and fannishness like future Reddit, Tumblr, Discords or AO3? Has Murderbot been cajoled into trying hobbies by ART or one of its other companions? How's it handling that?
Letter: https://irusu.dreamwidth.org/10954.html
Request 2 by Irusu
Original Work
Character: Original Space Marine (OW), Worldbuilding: Derelict Starship (OW), Worldbuilding: Derelict Ship (OW), Worldbuilding: Deserted Space Station (OW), Worldbuilding: Haunted Spaceship (OW), Fanart, Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
DNWs: Noncon/rape (dubcon OK-ask via mods if you've got questions), A/B/O, mpreg, excessive gore, character bashing, incest, underage sex, extreme bodily fluids, bestiality, fraternization, schmoop, extreme embarrassment, animal abuse.
General likes and prompts in my letter. Fandom-specific likes and notes here; these prompts aren't binding if you get inspired to do something else.
Best part of Original Works for me is that often the prompt is in the character itself. I'd love to see your take, visual or written, on the above characters. As always, you can give me character designs if you're an artist, portraits, etc., or take a look at my general likes above and in my letter for art and fic.
Make me a picture, literally or with words, of the character, location or group. Can we tell why this ship or station is abandoned? Do we know who the ship or station belonged to? Who or what is haunting it? Is the haunting literal or metaphorical? Why did they become a space marine? Did they have a choice? Paying for college? Avenging someone, or impressed into service, or did it just seem like a good idea at the time?
Letter: https://irusu.dreamwidth.org/10954.html
Request 3 by Irusu
The Expanse (TV)
Character: Amos Burton (Expanse: TV), Relationship: Amos Burton & Naomi Nagata (The Expanse TV), Fanart, Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
DNWs: Noncon/rape (dubcon OK-ask via mods if you've got questions), A/B/O, mpreg, excessive gore, character bashing, incest, underage sex, extreme bodily fluids, bestiality, fraternization, schmoop, extreme embarrassment, animal abuse.
General likes and prompts in my letter. Fandom-specific likes and notes here; these prompts aren't binding if you get inspired to do something else.
Mentions of or references to anything in Amos' canon backstory that hit one of my DNWs are fine; I just don't want them to be the focus of the work or depicted onscreen.
So if you know me and my Thing for emotionally fucked-up tanks, then you'd be able to predict which character I fell for. I want more of Amos, drawn or written. The bad man trying to be a good man. Maybe expand upon his past from one of the hints he dropped, or just go on about his found family. And I found it hilarious in series 3 that it was the emotionally fucked-up tank who wound up caring for the kids. Or one of the art or fic prompts from my general likes above or in my letter--as I said, for art I'm always up for simple portraits, if that's what you want to do.
I also love duos like Amos and Naomi, where one of the two is a fucked-up badass who realizes they need someone else to be their moral compass.
Letter: https://irusu.dreamwidth.org/10954.html
Request 4 by Irusu
Venom (Marvel Movies)
Relationship: Eddie Brock/Venom Symbiote (Venom), Relationship: Eddie Brock & Venom Symbiote (Venom), Fanart, Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
DNWs: Noncon/rape (dubcon OK-ask via mods if you've got questions), A/B/O, mpreg, excessive gore, character bashing, incest, underage sex, extreme bodily fluids, bestiality, fraternization, schmoop, extreme embarrassment, animal abuse.
General likes and prompts in my letter. Fandom-specific likes and notes here; these prompts aren't binding if you get inspired to do something else.
Man, I am here for the Eddie/Venom Odd Couple love or deep connected & relationship (if that's your groove) story. The humor, action and adventure is all great too! I used to DNW curtainfic, but Eddie and Venom attempting to shop for curtains (or similar domestic stuff) and continually arguing or getting distracted would be hilarious. Or any of my general likes/prompts, really (in letter). I don't have specific prompts for this one but I will be thrilled with whatever you do.
Letter: https://irusu.dreamwidth.org/10954.html
Request 5 by Irusu
Mass Effect Trilogy
Character: Grunt (ME), Relationship: Urdnot Wrex & Urdnot Eve (ME), Character: Urdnot Wrex (ME), Character: James Vega (ME), Fanart, Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
DNWs: Noncon/rape (dubcon OK-ask via mods if you've got questions), A/B/O, mpreg, excessive gore, character bashing, incest, underage sex, extreme bodily fluids, bestiality, fraternization, schmoop, extreme embarrassment, animal abuse.
General likes and prompts in my letter. Fandom-specific likes and notes here; these prompts aren't binding if you get inspired to do something else.
FYI, in my game I cured the xenophage and Wrex married Eve.
Possible ideas: If you're up for a multi-character fic and want to play it humorous, Tanks on a Mission or Tanks on a Bender is chaos waiting to happen. For more bittersweet fic, conversations or thoughts about What Could Have Been on the eve of battle. What happens on the Citadel stays on the Citadel.
Wrex: Wrex coming to terms with his new role as husband, in addition to commander, and/or more about Bakara|Eve, who is only a bit more than a cipher in the game. Wrex giving Grunt fatherly advice (for better or worse). Hell, Vega giving Grunt brotherly advice (for probably much worse).
Grunt: Aw, man, Grunt! Best hot-headed little bro evar. Always getting intro trouble on shore leave, isn't he? How about Shep having to bail him out of trouble yet again? Or other crew members conspiring to keep Grunt's latest misadventure from getting to Shep, to keep their commander from going spare? Or something quieter about Grunt figuring out life, making his krogan-sized shape in the world?
Vega: Vega's pretty similar to Grunt, really, when you think about it. If you're up for it, something about how Vega and/or Grunt explained their shore leave activities to Shep when s/he came to pick him/them up from the brig? Or just exploring his character and what makes him Vega?
Note: if you want to ship someone with Shep, either one of my requested characters or just a background relationship, this is one where my thing against fraternization really comes in--I didn't ship Shep with anyone during my playthrough because apparently I have a bone-deep conviction that if you can't keep it in your pants with someone while they're in your direct line of command, then you shouldn't be trusted as a leader. (i.e. shipping Shep with Vega after Vega leaves for N7 training and is no longer part of the crew: A-OK! Shipping Shep with Vega before the transfer: Please no!)
Letter: https://irusu.dreamwidth.org/10954.html
Due at the same time as the regular assignments: Sun 5 Apr 17:00 CEST (in your timezone | countdown). To claim, comment on this post with your AO3 username and the pinch hit you want to claim.
#2:
Request 1 by The_Exile
Phantasy Star
Character: Myau (Phantasy Star), Character: Lutz (Phantasy Star), Character: Alis Landale (Phantasy Star)., Worldbuilding: Musk Cats other than Myau (Phantasy Star), Worldbuilding: Dezolisian customs (Phantasy Star), Relationship: Myau & Odin (Phantasy Star), Relationship: Alis & Myau & Lutz & Odin (Phantasy Star), Fanart, Fanfiction
DNW: explicit sex, non-con, perma-death of any requested character
fandom specific DNW: please do not reference any games released after Phantasy Star IV
Request 2 by The_Exile
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
Relationship: Mirage Koas/Maria Traydor (Star Ocean: Till the End of Time), Relationship: Fayt Leingod/Cliff Fitr (Star Ocean: Till the End of Time), Character: Adray Lasbard (Star Ocean: Till the End of Time), Relationship: Tynave/Farleen (Star Ocean: Till the End of Time), Relationship: Fayt Leingod/Albel Nox (Star Ocean: Till the End of Time), Relationship: Nel Zelpher/Clair Lasbard (Star Ocean: Til the end of Time), Fanart, Fanfiction
DNW: explicit sex, non-con, perma-death of any requested character
fandom specific DNW: please do not reference Amamnesis
Request 3 by The_Exile
Live A Live (Video Game)
relationship: Cube & OD-10 (Live a Live), relationship: Cube & Kato (Live a Live), Character: Cube (Live a Live), Character: Captain Square (Live a Live), Worldbuilding: alien homeworld (Live a Live), Relationship: Kato & Darthe (Live a Live), Relationship: Cube & Captain Square (Live a Live), Fanart, Fanfiction
DNW: explicit sex, non-con, perma-death of any requested character
Request 4 by The_Exile
Mugen Kouro | Infinite Space
Worldbuilding: Phage (Infinite Space), Worldbuilding: Gates (Infinite Space), Relationship: Yuri/Valantin (Infinite Space), Relationship: Yuri/Dietrich Schneizer (Infinite Space), Relationship: Nia Lochlain/Celina Sioufas (Infinite Space), Fanart, Fanfiction
DNW: explicit sex, non-con, perma-death of any requested character
fandom specific DNW: please do not reference the timeline where Katida Lanco isn't saved
specific request: bondage/surrender kink - Dietrich captures Yuri
Request 5 by The_Exile
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu | Legend of the Galactic Heroes
Relationship: Reinhard von Lohengramm/Yan Wen-Li (Legend of the Galactic Heroes), Character: Hildegard von Mariendorf (Legend of the Galactic Heroes), Fanart, Fanfiction
DNW: explicit sex, non-con, perma-death of any requested character
specific request: bondage/surrender kink - Reinhard captures Yan
#3:
Request 1 by digjig
Star Wars Original Trilogy
Relationship: Luke Skywalker & Darth Vader (SWOT), Relationship: Leia Organa & Darth Vader (SWOT), Relationship: Leia Organa & Luke Skywalker & Darth Vader (SWOT), Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
Prompt:
Any fic where Darth Vader finds one or more of his offspring early while they're still children, wanting to raise them with his ideals, and his children either comply willingly or are forced to (e.g. adoptive guardians threatened)
If any part of the fic has luke or leia disliking teachings about the dark side, would prefer that they simply use it differently instead of rejecting it.
Bonus if the emperor dies and Vader takes over completely
Gore and violence are fine if relevant
Would prefer it not be super fluffy if possible
DNW: smut, a/b/o, noncon, main character death, Darth Vader fully returns to the light side, Darth Vader joining up with the rebels
Request 2 by digjig
Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies)
Worldbuilding: Tarsus IV (ST: AOS), Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
Looking for horror, creative survival strategies, things learned from tarsus incident being applied in the future, or extensive notes on policy changes etc...
anything goes unless in DNW.
Would prefer that villains not be dumbed down if possible if any are featured.
If James T. Kirk is in the fic, would prefer that he be defiant instead of being so traumatized he's nonfunctional
DNW: smut, a/b/o, noncon, pity parties with a focus on comforting any survivor(s)
Request 3 by digjig
DCU (Comics)
Relationship: Kon-El & Lex Luthor (DCU Comics), Relationship: Kon-El & Clark Kent & Lex Luthor (DCU Comics), Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
Prompt: any fic where Lex acts as a well intentioned father to Kon.
What would that look like? e.g. a ludicrous amount of secret trackers and nanny cams? Kon being taught questionable things and applying said lessons?
Helicopter parenting through blackmail?
finding creative ways to torment Superman that won't seriously injure Kon if he got into the way by accident?
Would strongly prefer that Lex not stop being a villain altogether
DNW: smut, a/b/o, noncon, main character death, Lex approving of Kon dating an adult if Kon is underage in the story, Lex suddenly gaining completely normal moral values in all aspects of life, Kon being portrayed as so young he can't even speak yet
#4:
Request 1 by Irusu
The Murderbot Diaries - Martha Wells
Character: Asshole Research Transport (Murderbot Diaries), Character: Murderbot (Murderbot), Character: SecUnit 3 (Murderbot Diaries), Relationship: Asshole Research Transport & Murderbot (Murderbot Diaries), Relationship: Murderbot & SecUnit 3 (Murderbot Diaries), Fanart, Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
DNWs: Noncon/rape (dubcon OK-ask via mods if you've got questions), A/B/O, mpreg, excessive gore, character bashing, incest, underage sex, extreme bodily fluids, bestiality, fraternization, schmoop, extreme embarrassment, animal abuse.
General likes and prompts in my letter. Fandom-specific likes and notes here; these prompts aren't binding if you get inspired to do something else.
I like pretty much what everyone likes about Murderbot--that snarky, awkward, hyper-competent voice. Struggling to find a place in the universe, while also discovering who they are and learning to define themselves by the people they totally do not love, no way. Snarky bots FTW!
If you're matched on art, I am A-OK with the subject being a portrait of the character. In fact, it would be hilarious to do a formal portrait of a spaceship, really. Or you can create some character designs for me, especially if you talk about why you chose the portrayal. Or a Tarot card of (or in writing: a reading for) any of them--none of them would take it seriously, but it might be interesting.
How's SecUnit 3 doing? Murderbot attempting to explain humans to SecUnit3 might be fun, or you could explore SecUnit 3's solo life. What name or names does SecUnit3 choose to use when interacting with humans and why? Does it like video serials as much as Murderbot, or does it find another form of entertainment diverting? Has it fallen down a rabbit hole of social media and fannishness like future Reddit, Tumblr, Discords or AO3? Has Murderbot been cajoled into trying hobbies by ART or one of its other companions? How's it handling that?
Letter: https://irusu.dreamwidth.org/10954.html
Request 2 by Irusu
Original Work
Character: Original Space Marine (OW), Worldbuilding: Derelict Starship (OW), Worldbuilding: Derelict Ship (OW), Worldbuilding: Deserted Space Station (OW), Worldbuilding: Haunted Spaceship (OW), Fanart, Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
DNWs: Noncon/rape (dubcon OK-ask via mods if you've got questions), A/B/O, mpreg, excessive gore, character bashing, incest, underage sex, extreme bodily fluids, bestiality, fraternization, schmoop, extreme embarrassment, animal abuse.
General likes and prompts in my letter. Fandom-specific likes and notes here; these prompts aren't binding if you get inspired to do something else.
Best part of Original Works for me is that often the prompt is in the character itself. I'd love to see your take, visual or written, on the above characters. As always, you can give me character designs if you're an artist, portraits, etc., or take a look at my general likes above and in my letter for art and fic.
Make me a picture, literally or with words, of the character, location or group. Can we tell why this ship or station is abandoned? Do we know who the ship or station belonged to? Who or what is haunting it? Is the haunting literal or metaphorical? Why did they become a space marine? Did they have a choice? Paying for college? Avenging someone, or impressed into service, or did it just seem like a good idea at the time?
Letter: https://irusu.dreamwidth.org/10954.html
Request 3 by Irusu
The Expanse (TV)
Character: Amos Burton (Expanse: TV), Relationship: Amos Burton & Naomi Nagata (The Expanse TV), Fanart, Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
DNWs: Noncon/rape (dubcon OK-ask via mods if you've got questions), A/B/O, mpreg, excessive gore, character bashing, incest, underage sex, extreme bodily fluids, bestiality, fraternization, schmoop, extreme embarrassment, animal abuse.
General likes and prompts in my letter. Fandom-specific likes and notes here; these prompts aren't binding if you get inspired to do something else.
Mentions of or references to anything in Amos' canon backstory that hit one of my DNWs are fine; I just don't want them to be the focus of the work or depicted onscreen.
So if you know me and my Thing for emotionally fucked-up tanks, then you'd be able to predict which character I fell for. I want more of Amos, drawn or written. The bad man trying to be a good man. Maybe expand upon his past from one of the hints he dropped, or just go on about his found family. And I found it hilarious in series 3 that it was the emotionally fucked-up tank who wound up caring for the kids. Or one of the art or fic prompts from my general likes above or in my letter--as I said, for art I'm always up for simple portraits, if that's what you want to do.
I also love duos like Amos and Naomi, where one of the two is a fucked-up badass who realizes they need someone else to be their moral compass.
Letter: https://irusu.dreamwidth.org/10954.html
Request 4 by Irusu
Venom (Marvel Movies)
Relationship: Eddie Brock/Venom Symbiote (Venom), Relationship: Eddie Brock & Venom Symbiote (Venom), Fanart, Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
DNWs: Noncon/rape (dubcon OK-ask via mods if you've got questions), A/B/O, mpreg, excessive gore, character bashing, incest, underage sex, extreme bodily fluids, bestiality, fraternization, schmoop, extreme embarrassment, animal abuse.
General likes and prompts in my letter. Fandom-specific likes and notes here; these prompts aren't binding if you get inspired to do something else.
Man, I am here for the Eddie/Venom Odd Couple love or deep connected & relationship (if that's your groove) story. The humor, action and adventure is all great too! I used to DNW curtainfic, but Eddie and Venom attempting to shop for curtains (or similar domestic stuff) and continually arguing or getting distracted would be hilarious. Or any of my general likes/prompts, really (in letter). I don't have specific prompts for this one but I will be thrilled with whatever you do.
Letter: https://irusu.dreamwidth.org/10954.html
Request 5 by Irusu
Mass Effect Trilogy
Character: Grunt (ME), Relationship: Urdnot Wrex & Urdnot Eve (ME), Character: Urdnot Wrex (ME), Character: James Vega (ME), Fanart, Fanfiction, Interactive Fiction
DNWs: Noncon/rape (dubcon OK-ask via mods if you've got questions), A/B/O, mpreg, excessive gore, character bashing, incest, underage sex, extreme bodily fluids, bestiality, fraternization, schmoop, extreme embarrassment, animal abuse.
General likes and prompts in my letter. Fandom-specific likes and notes here; these prompts aren't binding if you get inspired to do something else.
FYI, in my game I cured the xenophage and Wrex married Eve.
Possible ideas: If you're up for a multi-character fic and want to play it humorous, Tanks on a Mission or Tanks on a Bender is chaos waiting to happen. For more bittersweet fic, conversations or thoughts about What Could Have Been on the eve of battle. What happens on the Citadel stays on the Citadel.
Wrex: Wrex coming to terms with his new role as husband, in addition to commander, and/or more about Bakara|Eve, who is only a bit more than a cipher in the game. Wrex giving Grunt fatherly advice (for better or worse). Hell, Vega giving Grunt brotherly advice (for probably much worse).
Grunt: Aw, man, Grunt! Best hot-headed little bro evar. Always getting intro trouble on shore leave, isn't he? How about Shep having to bail him out of trouble yet again? Or other crew members conspiring to keep Grunt's latest misadventure from getting to Shep, to keep their commander from going spare? Or something quieter about Grunt figuring out life, making his krogan-sized shape in the world?
Vega: Vega's pretty similar to Grunt, really, when you think about it. If you're up for it, something about how Vega and/or Grunt explained their shore leave activities to Shep when s/he came to pick him/them up from the brig? Or just exploring his character and what makes him Vega?
Note: if you want to ship someone with Shep, either one of my requested characters or just a background relationship, this is one where my thing against fraternization really comes in--I didn't ship Shep with anyone during my playthrough because apparently I have a bone-deep conviction that if you can't keep it in your pants with someone while they're in your direct line of command, then you shouldn't be trusted as a leader. (i.e. shipping Shep with Vega after Vega leaves for N7 training and is no longer part of the crew: A-OK! Shipping Shep with Vega before the transfer: Please no!)
Letter: https://irusu.dreamwidth.org/10954.html
