bakerstreet | mind control is triggered by irony. that's why it's mind control.

1. Prepare for war or try harder
2. Most people say the definition of making love is making a fool of oneself and expecting to be respected for doing it
3. Society without human sacrifice is okay

1. Intelligence is a kind of self-abuse
2. Regret
3. Get fat. Surprise the world. Be a character. See what happens. Deny everything.
4. What would you think if your colleagues turned out to be haters?
5. Humanity is surprisingly good

What if everyone you've been with were forced to get high?

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1. Give heteronormative love a try. You know that's what you want.
2. Believe that you're imprisoned.
3. You are sick and you know it.
4. Try to make it so that someone in another country has a public meltdown.

No shipping or smut but open to everything else.

1) Fear for guns
2) Regrets are the slaps of your brain
3) With insane determination comes insane determination
4) Seek the advice of friends who are not afraid to be your friend
5) A goal must never be killed.
6) Wildcard! Bring your own InspiroBot quote.

1) Being a clown doesn't really help.
2) We can't become better humans by biting, we can just become better humans by posting inspirational quotes on social media.
3) The sun is free
4) The rest of your life can get into heaven
5) You can not and must not allow bots to exploit your popularity
6) Feeling friendly? Love time!
7) [bring your own!]

[Extended prefs in journal but suffice to say I'm good with canon, cross canon, OCs, assumed CR, and just shenanigans in general. Generally default to some point between TLJ and TROS for canon stuff, but flexible considering his cuddly personality (/sarcasm). Let me know if you want something else. Also, if you don't like any of the prompts below, feel free to give one. Just please link any images ]

1. A burningdesire is enough to get you hooked.
2. The dying of the light ends where companionship begins.
3. Emotion is always never there when you need it.

[ I like how I peeked in here just for the hell of it, not expecting to actually get hit with inspiration.

Ideas: Use 3 for twin shenanigans, emphasis on shenanigans; my first thought was major TROS divergence with the twins taking on Palpatine and whichever one of them does the actual killing blow (admittedly I had Bri in mind but could easily be either) gets affected by the Sith energy and temporarily loses emotion/empathy/becomes cold/etc. But the concept could get adapted to other scenarios.
- Use 2 for twin stuff; some moment where they realize they can really only count on each other, or how little they're able to count on/trust others as opposed to each other. Could be "present day" or could be when they're younger. Or take "the dying of the light" more literally and make it a situation where they've both decided to lean hard into the dark, or perhaps one of them was more hesitant/light-leaning but finally makes the call to join the other because their bond is more important than light or dark.

Or instead I toss Poe at you for this meme, using either 2 or 1.
- If 2, perhaps the start of a relationship between them, which could easily have a dozen different setups/settings depending on when (or which AU). OR some kind of bad end scenario that screws them both over and they're left with no one but each other, like idk the Resistance gets wrecked and Hux stages a coup that kicks Kylo out, or something happens to Rey that brings them both together.
- If 1, the classic impulsive and/or clandestine meeting sparks more than either of them expected or anticipated, and playing with the idea of wanting the other or wanting to be with the other when they shouldn't. Bonus fun would be tossing a force bond into the mix. Or could also take an obsession sort of route here as well.

Any of that sound fun to run with? ]

[It all does?? Seriously, I love all of these ideas. Can we just start four new threads?? No, that's unreasonable...

For Bri and Ben, I'm torn, because I love love love the idea of testing their bond but also the idea of strengthening it. Maybe we could work in a bit of both? Perhaps Snoke has them face something prior to TFA, when they're still considered to be training, and it's not something they can handle individually and not something any of the troops or officer are capable (or maybe even willing) to face? Maybe defeated that causes the lack of emotion? Or even some other aspect of fighting it? Alternatively, maybe the Sith cause this issue, and they kind of have to re-learn to rely on each other even despite the emotional deadening, because just because they (helped) defeat Palpatine doesn't mean they're out of the woods yet?

For Poe and Ben, we could maybe combine them? Like say they have this clandestine meeting for impulsive reasons but end up stranded by it, like Hux launches his coup while Kylo's away and in the process razes the Resistance base or something. Then the two of them have only one another and perhaps begrudgingly work together to sort out their respective issues and this leads to a deeper bond and possibly a Force bond? Have our quick and dirty cake and eat the potential long term slowburn of actual feelings too? If you'd rather just stick to one or the other I'm also good with that, but I really like both ideas so I'm not... a lot of help there.]

[ If I trusted work to stay light and my writing brain not to take random vacations, I would so recklessly enable us to do 4 new threads, lol. Forever too many ideas and not enough time/energy. ;_;

Oooh. That kinda makes me think of them facing something and it's like "huh this doesn't seem so difficult" *thing happens* "oh no." The idea of them kind of having to re-learn to rely on each other speaks to me too, with one of them being afflicted and maybe they have to do a thing or kill a thing to end it, and there's the risk/worry in the background of what if it doesn't work or if the afflicted one turns at the last moment, just having to trust in their twin and their bond. And then after - presuming success - there's a bit of 'thanks for not giving up on me'/'I knew you wouldn't give up on me'/etc.
... oh no worse idea. What if whatever this task/mission was actually intended to result in only one of them surviving? Like Snoke (or Palpatine) realizes they're too strong together and all the trials and suffering they've gone through has only brought them closer together, and thus the only way to possibly keep control and keep them in line is to get rid of one of them.

I kind of love all of this, the merging of both concepts, for Poe and Ben. They make an arguable bad choice for the galaxy but strangely enough not the worst personal choice, in that they're surprisingly equipped to battle those kind of odds together (as much as anyone could be). I like that 1-2 punch from Hux; perfect time for that kind of move and if he assumes Kylo's off with the girl then all the more reason to strike at the Resistance at that moment too. And the poor boys get the emotional rollercoaster of sharing a likely intense 'if this is wrong why does it feel right' type moment only to be followed by 'what the hell is going on, oh no this is really bad'. So much room for juicy character development and bonding. And both of them working through stuff because they don't have any other choice. ]

[I truly feel this. Clearly two new threads is much more reasonable...

I love all of this, especially worse idea. Sign me up! Could be very interesting and maybe the intention is even to take them both out, since Snoke/Palpatine potentially think the survivor will be broken by the task, but (assuming good end) they come out of it stronger and more united? Would honestly not be opposed to ultra bad end either, or somewhere in between where they end up closer as siblings but at some kind of cost. Could be they're sent out after some kind of artifact of the Sith?

I love all of this for Poe and Ben, also though, and I will gladly throw a starter up for this (or the other one, or both) if you'd like and you're willing to indulge my greed. If so, should this be the first time they've ever met like this or should there be any history?]

[ Two new threads is totally reasonable. And even if not, I say we do them both anyway because these ideas are too good to pass up. I'm feeling just as greedy. <3

Agreed; could easily be viewed as if only one survives then 99% likely they had to kill the other and will be broken by the task and much easier to control from then on out, and if both die then it still eliminates the threat. Good end they both survive, are all-around stronger for it, possibly probably realize the true goal and feeling empowered maybe do something about it. Some middle ground where they still both survive and are closer but there's some cost is intriguing too. And then of course heartbreaking if death occurs. I'm fine with seeing how the thread goes and letting that dictate the ending; any of the options could be pretty compelling. I dig the idea that they're sent after some Sith artifact. Built-in excuse for danger and 'more than meets the eye' with it, with either the artifact itself or the location or both.

HMMM. As much as I love first times with those two, for this maybe it works better if it's not the first time? If say, Hux has noticed Kylo slip off a time or two with flimsy excuses, digs into it a bit and comes to the conclusion Kylo's up to something, and Hux plots to take advantage of the next time Kylo leaves. Could also allow for everything to line up in a way that makes decent sense, ie. Poe agreeing to a meet-up time when he knows Rey's at the base so he feels less guilty about leaving for a bit, as opposed to extra-impulsive first time where he'd be more focused on leaving before he could talk himself out of it. And if it's not the very first time they meet up then we can skip the (understandable) drama of either/both of them accusing the other of ill intent when they realize the shit hit the fan while they were busy with each other. Might still be an accusation or two but likely to have less heat to them. How does that sound to you?

And I'm good to write a starter for either! No preference. ]

[Agreed! <3

Totally. I am all for seeing where the thread takes us and perhaps one of the options will end up being the most appealing down the line. Not sure if you're familiar with KOTOR/KOTOR 2, but Korriban (which is Moraband in movie timeline) is already established as having tombs of the Sith and several terrible monsters on it. Might be a good place to set it? Definitely not opposed to making up a planet/artifact/creature, but it is a thought.

I have to agree here also for all the reasons you stated, plus the better to catch feelings with. So maybe it has become A Thing they have done a few times now and it's just settling into like 'we keep doing this' territory when Hux makes his move. Also totally agree that (possibly) half-hearted accusations would still be a thing, just probably not as derailing.

Okay, but I am all about sharing the load, so like. If you wanna write one, I will write the other.]

[ Okay it's funny you say that because as I was typing earlier I was thinking about Korriban and Sith tombs in general. Clearly great minds think alike. ;)

That sounds good to me. Hmmm... you want to start the twins and I'll start the guys? ]

[Sorry this took a bit. As always, let me know if anything doesn't work!]

Moraband, ancestral home of the Sith, was a desolate world. The Valley of Golg was no exception, a seemingly endless procession of towering monuments and tombs rough hewn from unforgiving rock. Had been no exception even when those now interred had ruled. To say that walking the twisting path between the gravesites was daunting was something of an understatement. Even forgetting the fearsome specters entombed there, the very air of the place seemed stagnant and thick with malice. Beasts roamed, the likes of which were more than capable of cutting either of them down should they drop their guard.

On the whole, just setting his feet on the ground had inspired a tension in him that only seemed to mount. He did not lament that tension, as it served to heighten the acuity oh his senses, electrifying his nerves and enhancing his awareness. Even as he knew some of that was mere adrenaline, there remained a pervasive crackle of power in the air. It was almost as if they were meant to walk here, meant to attain what they sought. And that would make a certain level of sense, wouldn't it? The grandchildren of Darth Vader, himself, heirs to the Skywalker bloodline, were destined for great and terrible things, after all.

His gaze swept the valley, before flicking back to mark his sister's position, the status of their transport. He stood in a solid stance himself, feet spaced and hands relaxed at his side. He was ready for anything, or so he thought.

"The tomb is ahead," he said flatly, as if his deadpan would somehow lessen the obviousness of that statement. It didn't. Neither did it soothe the odd trepidation that coiled through him, the bad feeling he ground his teeth to keep from voicing. Saying it wouldn't draw misfortune, he knew, but he didn't all the same.

"Can it really be this simple?" He didn't ask so much as he mused. Their orders had rarely proven simple since Snoke had taken them as his apprentices. At times direct or even expedient, but not simple. Even considering the tuk'ata and hssiss that roamed the valley, he couldn't accept that their Supreme Leader had sent them on a simple fetch quest to a dusty tomb in a valley of crumbling rock.