The main conceit of shipping memes, it seems, is that both characters exist in the same universe. But what about something that tosses that out the window for a minute, and lets you play with the implications of "crossover?" Here, you can play with someone from a different canon (or AU or radically different canonpoint) and enjoy shipping that's truly out of this world.
It can be hard enough being ejected from your own home - imagine being plucked away from your home world! This could be because of your own doing (say, you were banished for being too cocky), you were too evil or too ambitious to stay, or even due to an accident. Those temporal shifts can be a little much. Whether by design or by chaos, however, you end up in the same place...or, rather, a different place. Theoretically, this world could be very much like your own, with only a few minor changes, like a purple sky instead of a blue one or lion-demons instead of tiger-vampires. On the other hand, it could be completely different, anywhere from more technologically advanced or less so or even filled to the brim with bizarre creatures. They still use cars? What are those infernal beeping devices? Why does no one have feathers or gills? Needless to say, this could be overwhelming if you are possibly powerless and definitely alone.
But you're not alone. Someone, a native of this world, has ended up tangled into this whole affair with you, whether they want it or not. You can't turn that down. They're your only ally, your only anchor in this brand new world. Maybe, just maybe, they can show you a thing or two to help you back up on your feet. Or, best case scenario, back to your home! When you're out of the frying pan and into the fire, though, nothing is cut and dry. Everything about this world may not be so horrible - it may be fun, even - and this person you've ended up with, oh, they could be worse. In fact, you may be beginning to feel at home with them.
Remember. This is not your real home. You want to go back, don't you?
And what about the other party? Of course, you may be less than thrilled that you now are playing tour guide to what seems like a crazy person. Perhaps this was out of the kindness of your heart or you may be forced to play babysitter, but it all leads to you keeping an eye out on them. They have to be lying about all this! Sure, they may talk strange, unconsciously insult you, and act like the simplest things confuse them; that has to be an act!
...still, act or not, you're starting to see that there's more to them than their goofy ways and there's more to your feelings toward them than you thought.
how to play
- This meme is inspired heavily by the first Thor movie and also a great deal by those romantic comedies where someone from the past goes into the future or vice versa.
- Comment with your character and preferences. Don't leave your comment blank! Mention something about your character's world in the comment for the canon blind (ie, "ancient Greece" or "dystopia with kids killing kids - the Japanese version"). It doesn't have to be long, it can even be a few words! If you have any other ideas, include them.
- Reply to others. Use the RNG - or not. Whichever you prefer.
prompts
- arrival → You've just arrived...and someone has seen it. What's your impression? Good? Bad? Get the hell away from them? It may depend on why you're here in the first place.
- not so different → Huh, this could be your own home in the universe, except for a few subtle changes. But those changes stand out.
- different time → The place you've ended up is either much more advanced or much more primitive than you're used to.
- different world → They breathe oxygen? Where is their night vision?
- magical moment → See the gif. Essentially, it's that moment of interest before everything goes absolutely wrong.
- disbelief → So, they says they're an ancient Roman or a magic sky god. Did they hit their head?
- argument → No, no, no. You're not going anywhere until we get you some clothes and some help.
- forced to take them in → You have no other choice but to take this person in. You were either charged with the task or feel guilty.
- offer of shelter → You actually want to take them in out of the kindness of your heart.
- depowered → Were you a powerhouse before? Well, now you're an average joe. That'll teach you.
- misunderstanding → Here, we don't walk around in loin cloths, draw swords, or barely bathe or eat toothpaste. We also don't ride dogs, either.
- friendly fun → Being around here isn't always bad. You get to see new sights, taste new foods, and make new friends. Your milage may vary on the last one.
- introduced traditions → Time for the newcomer to show their host something from the old country, so to speak, or the reverse.
- romantic moment → Dancing or sitting under the stars or your own preference. Go wild and be creative!
- showing you care → They have helped you out a lot since you've arrived. Perhaps you can return the favor by lending a hand or solving a problem?
- the romantic shift → The typical turn of events where the two of you begin to see each other in a different light.
- not my type → Your usual type is more glamorous or more...possessing of gills, but the bond between you two endears them to you.
- jealousy → The newcomer misunderstands the dynamic that's already set in place.
- someone back home → You find yourself growing closer to your new friend, but you're already taken back home.
- confession → You both admit it's more than mere interdimensional alliances.
- smut → You've reached that point in the relationship, or you're about to leave, or you're just curious about the people in this world (remember that scene in Howard the Duck where - nevermind, actually).
- epic fight → Two worlds collide and big bads from the past are coming to threaten your temporary home and new love.
- reformed → You've learned your lesson and turned over a new leaf. As much as you can, anyway. You're more open, less cocky, whatever the case may be.
- sacrifice → Unfortunately, you won't get to go home. You selflessly put yourself in harm's way for your lover.
- going home → Time for a heartfelt goodbye. Will you see each other again or is this it?
- new home → You've learned and gained so much, you've decided to stay in this word.
- WILDCARD
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bakerstreet2015-01-01 03:21 pm
MJ Watson | Marvel | OTA
Shatterstar | Marvel 616
Noh-Varr » Marvel (AU) » OTA
Houtarou Oreki | Hyouka | m/f
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[Oreki doesn't blame her for being bored, given that his own idea of a good time is fourteen hours indoors and then a good solid ten asleep to round out the day, but he doesn't know what to do to appease her either.]
If I were you I think I'd be thrilled just to sit experiencing gravity.
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She fails.]
But we have gravity! I mean, it'd be difficult to get anything done without it.
[What's he going to suggest now, taking her to see a tree? They have those on the Macross fleets too.]
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[She huffs and folds her arms.]
What kind of music is popular on Earth? Do you still listen to Minmay?
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I don't know how to explain present-day Earth music in a way that you'll understand. For all I know your music is exactly the same. Why do you ask, do you want to see a concert or something?
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Someone older than you? You mean you can't remember something that happened two years ago?
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I guess you could say she's everyone's hero.
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... What war?
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[Come on, Oreki, don't you own a TV? Sheryl straightens up a little for proper breath support and sings a line.]
おぼえていますか、目と目があった時を… Come on, you must at least recognize her big hit!
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[Sheryl's about to say "stupid," but she stops abruptly. She has been, after all, somehow dragged back to 2014 from 2059. She is no longer in any place to judge the relative stupidity of timespace shenanigans.]
There was no Zentradi war? So what happened instead?
[Uh, Sheryl, the absence of one massive traumatic historical event does not actually create a gap that must be filled by something equally significant...]
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What was the Zentradi War?
tauriel ➳ tolkien legendarium
peter rumancek | hemlock grove
Gwen Stacy | Marvel | OTA
Roj Blake | Blake's 7 | OTA (is #19'ed but can be worked out)
Due to that stuff above, and some of the non-human folks he's met in his canon, blake would probably take in stride being dumped into a new 'verse {or into the past - he has canonical interest in and knowledge of Earth's political history, and some literary+natural history as well}, but might be ruffled by a dimensional rift opening up and dumping someone on his head :B
i am willing to play it either way, and shipping/smut is fine with any gender {tho if he is going to your world, he's stuck with #19 and we might need to get over that a bit, sorry... blame the old school kirk/spock dynamic, heh}. amnesia can be worked out if desired; he's been mind-wiped a... couple of times, poor fella.)
Cullen | Dragon Age
rydia | final fantasy iv | ota, 18+
Ushahin Dreamspinner | The Sundering | OTA
Rika Furude | Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni
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But then something unexpected happen. In the middle of a clearing, a girl his age suddenly faded into existence. It looked like the opposite of a dead body fading because its soul had been allowed to keep it in the afterlife. This leads him to simply stare at her.]
...What just...
[Further compounding this was that he sensed no energy in the spot prior to her appearance. Now, he's sensing her energy, but she feels like an ordinary girl to him.]
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Was fate really that cruel?
The answer was yes. ]
Ugh. Hanyuu...?
[ Once her head stopped spinning, she tried calling out to her only ally in this situation. ]
I know you're there. What time is this... Tell me!
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Hey! Are you all right?
[At this point a boy walks into view. He's a bit taller than Rika, and wearing a purple jacket and blue jeans, along with spiky black hair. He doesn't look threatening -- only curious.]
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This can't be...
Hanyuu's not here. Where is this place...?
[ This wasn't hinamizawa at all, the dice rolled against her. ]
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[Though Gohan looks more worried now himself. If she doesn't know what's going on, then there's no way for him to find out, either. Which means he'll probably be calling on Fortune Teller Baba in the near future.]
You don't know where you are, do you?
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[ She'll stand up and glance around again, it really wasn't her imagination. Rika will look at the other curious. ]
Um... who are you?
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My name's Gohan. What about you?
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Mii. Well, I'm Rika Furude.
I suppose I'm in your care for awhile, Gohan.
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So, um. Where are you from? You don't look like you come from Other World.
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Other World? That's a funny name. I'm from a village called Hinamizawa in Japan. This is earth right...?
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But yeah, we're on Earth. And Other World is one of the things we call the afterlife.
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The afterlife?! I see... that would be nice... though in my situation it won't really help much.
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[ She was babbling and freaking out at the same time. Rika stops and takes a deep breath to try to calm down from this new situation ]
Mii. I'm sorry... I got carried away. You see, I'm from another world and that world is where my precious friends are.
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[But if she said she wasn't from Other World...]
Wha...what kind of a world do you mean? You don't mean there are different dimensions besides the two we know of here, do you?