Chocolate Box Dear Creator Letter
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schlitzie_ramone
NB: My AO3 username is sweetcarolanne.
Hello, dear writer or artist! Thank you for being willing to create for me. The prompts below are suggestions that I hope might inspire your creativity but feel free to adapt or change things and add other elements as well if the story or artwork seems to require it. As long as you stay away from my hard DNWs and include some of what I do like (though of course you don’t need to include absolutely everything), you’re golden! Though some prompts may seem longer than others, I love the fandoms all just as much as each other and would be equally delighted to receive any one of them as my gift.
Things I do like in a story or artwork: fluff, romance, the deepening of emotional ties between characters, friendship becoming love, overcoming and healing from trauma with the help of a loved one (or loved ones or friends or just kind souls), hurt/comfort, angsty scenarios that wind up with a happy or hopeful ending, strengthening of comradeship bonds and characters being willing to go the extra mile to help someone they care about, fun, humor and someone stumbling on an unlikely but completely right for the situation solution when disaster looks likely to be looming, found families, kidfic, m/m and f/f smut (for some of my smutty likes, see my Smut Swap letter here: https://schlitzie-ramone.dreamwidth.org/4072.html)
My hard Do Not Wants are: outright non-con, main character death or death of one or both halves of the main pairing (unless I’ve suggested a prompt where a character is already deceased and appears as a ghost), unhappy endings and complete and pure angst with no hope in sight, female characters being submissive to males, darkfic, graphic depictions of child or animal abuse (although allusions to those happening in the past are OK if the story requires it), unrequested ships, animal characters being changed into humans, explicit m/f smut (except for Rise of the Planet of the Apes if you choose the Caesar/Cornelia/Koba plot – I’m fine with it then, but only if Cornelia is not submissive and the males are equally involved with each other, not just with her!).
1) American Horror Story: Freak Show
Relationship: Pepper/Elsa Mars
I love this canon for a number of reasons – it’s a rattling good story with some awesome characters! Here are some possible scenarios that might inspire you!
Pepper was the first performer Elsa recruited for her freak show, and Elsa and Pepper are shown in canon to have grown to think of each other as family, but what if the relationship deepened? What if Pepper developed desires and needs that her “spiritual husband” Salty could not fulfil and Elsa felt it was her responsibility to take care of Pepper in that regard? How would their love blossom and grow? Would Elsa have doubts and misgivings about what she is doing, or simply enjoy a change in her relationship with Pepper? And what might Pepper’s reactions and emotional state be? How might others react to Pepper making a life for herself as an adult woman and not the child-like innocent being many choose to stereotype her as?
2) Rise of the Planet of the Apes Movies (2011, 2014)
Relationships: Caesar/Koba, Caesar/Cornelia/Koba
This fandom and characters have recently become a near-obsession! I am particularly drawn to the character of Koba and all that he has endured – he is a complex character with both horrific flaws and many redeeming features. He turned from an innocent victim into a villain due to his hatred for humans and all the terrible wrongs they had done him, but I believe there was a time when he was happy, especially those 10 years between Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. He was devoted to his leader Caesar then and wanted to please him, before the canon of “Dawn” when he turned against Caesar and everything went to hell.
Some ideas: Perhaps the story could be something set in that period between the two films, the happy times when Koba trusted Caesar and wanted to make him proud. It could be something to do with a brotherly-type love that deepens – the scarred Koba would likely associate touch with pain due to his sufferings at the hands of humans, but Caesar could persuade him to accept physical affection again (which does not have to include sex, but I will not object if it does, and Caesar re-awakens Koba’s bonobo passions). Or they could go on a hunting trip where the two get separated from the main group and have to huddle for warmth somewhere and rely on each other’s strength; it would be particularly interesting if the roles were reversed and Caesar (wounded perhaps) had to rely on Koba for a change…
Or perhaps a three-way love could develop between Caesar/Cornelia/Koba? I would like the same time period mentioned above or a scenario where the events of “Dawn” never happened, and to see the characters all involved equally with each other… m/m as well as f/m, and a specific DNW is a submissive Cornelia – I like her strong and fiery! I would be happy with an established relationship angle, with the three characters going about their daily lives and being supportive of one another in their various tasks within the colony, or taking on some task or challenge together, or a getting together scenario where all three are feeling attracted to each other and work out a happy solution to their situation. Koba with his hunting skill and wisdom could be seen as somewhat of a mentor to younger apes, so his help would be invaluable in raising the young Blue Eyes (if you want to include mentions of him even though he wasn’t nominated). I do like kidfic so would be quite happy with this sort of a plot! :D
3) Kong: Skull Island (2017)
Relationship:James Conrad/Kong
I admit it, LOL – I’ve started shipping one of the human characters with the giant ape! :P I was intrigued by how, in the movie, Kong not only began to trust and show affection to Mason Weaver, but extended that trust to James Conrad too. What if the relationship between Conrad and Kong deepened, and they developed an understanding based on love as well as trust? It could include adventures and plot, or simply a tender exploration of feelings. I don’t expect erotic content if it’s not your writerly cup of tea, but if you want to write some I would welcome it (maybe based on desires, dreams and/or sensual touch rather than anything, er… physically impossible?) I love the idea of Kong as protector, and I think he would be immensely protective and loving towards Conrad, shielding him from any dangers that might arise from the island’s predators or any hostile humans!
4) Rampage (2018)
Relationship: Davis Okoye/George
My most recent of the canons I love! This is another one where I’m interested in the relationship between the big ape and the human guy, LOL! Yes, as with my Kong: Skull Island request I am open to smut, but also would be happy with a gentle romantic, non-smutty interaction between Davis and George. I love their emotional connection so much... If you do choose to write or draw smut it could be maybe based on desires, dreams and/or sensual touch rather than anything, er… physically impossible!
After the Chicago incident, George had his “chill pill” and is now calmed down and his normal sweet self, personality-wise, but the fact remains that he is still a gigantic, super-powerful enhanced ape. And I imagine he wouldn’t be allowed back with the normal sized gorillas for obvious reasons. As gorillas are social animals, that would leave George lonely, stressed and emotionally dependent on Davis for company and affection. How would such a relationship change and develop after the shocking events both of them have been through? How would the bond intensify between them?
Also, what kind of adventures might Davis get up to with an enhanced ape who is now capable of using his powers for good? Would they go into the African jungles to fight against poachers, or foil crimes at home? Or would the authorities seek to take George away from Davis, forcing Davis to go on the run with his giant friend and keep him out of harm’s way? And what if they came across other kinds of giant creatures and other cool monsters? I'd love to see George get into some epic battles, especially if he's feeling all protective of Davis!
5) Overwatch
Relationship: Baby Winston & Dr. Harold Winston – I keep watching Overwatch: Recall over and over again because the scene between them was just so adorable! The baby gorilla with the curiosity and longing to explore the Great Beyond and the kindly scientist who encouraged that thirst for knowledge – it’s just beautiful! I’d love more of that type of scenario and would love to see more of what their relationship was like. In what other ways could the Doctor encourage the little gorilla? What else is little Winston fascinated to know about?
6) Original Work
Relationships:
Mer-Bonobo Queen/Her Female Second-In-Command
The concept is a Mer-Bonobo Queen (a mermaid whose upper half is that of a lovely bonobo ape) and I have become so intrigued by the idea of the world such an amazing being would inhabit! I’d love something romantic between this queen and her female second in command (real bonobos are a matriarchal society and I’d imagine mer-bonobos would be the same). Romance and seduction in an undersea world full of coral and fish and beautiful oceanic landscapes! <3 What would their love – and the society they live in – be like? How do the two high-ranking ladies take care of their undersea realm and meet the needs of the people who love them and look to them for leadership?
Intelligent Bonobo Alien Alpha Female/Female Human Intergalactic Ambassador
I’m interested in a scenario where a human woman becomes ambassador to a planet inhabited by a race of bonobo ape people, who are equal or superior to humans in intelligence, sexually enlightened and matriarchal in terms of their culture, and finds herself attracted, despite the many cultural differences, to their female ruler. Perhaps the bonobos have evolved a civilization that leaves humanity in the dust, with magnificent cities and gloriously sumptuous clothing? Or perhaps they lead a back-to-nature, hippies-in-the forest existence and have dispensed with clothes altogether, much to the embarrassment and curiosity of the human visitor? If you need a picture of what a female bonobo looks like, here’s a particularly beautiful example of one: http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/mypaleangel/afa2b5ebd99829e61fc8604d7210eb91
King of a Sentient Chimpanzee Tribe/Human Male Explorer
This is another concept that fascinates me… what sort of world do these intelligent chimps live in, and what sort of civilization have they made? How does the explorer cope with a tribe of apes who are equally as smart as he is? How does he deal with his attraction to the king, and the king with his attraction to the human? Is the explorer a guest living peacefully with the tribe, was he captured initially, or is he some sort of ambassador? Is the king widowed, perhaps, and seeking a replacement mate – and somehow finds this man to be the most suitable candidate? Either just a gentle romance or full-on erotic passion is fine! :D
Sentient Male Gorilla/Male Human Scientist
I’m into any sort of romantic or erotic relationship here – either PG-13 and gentle with lots of big hugs, or full-on smut and even a bit of consensual D/s with an alpha male silverback gorilla! And as well as the two being in a relationship I’m interested as to how it may have come about. How did the gorilla become sentient – is he an alien being from another planet or alternate universe, or is he genetically enhanced in some way, or some form of magical creature if the world you envision him in has magic in it? The human may be the scientist, but who is really studying who? And what does this sentient gorilla think of humanity as a whole? Does he speak, use sign language or some other form of communication like telepathy? Do other humans know about this relationship, and what do they think of it if they do?
Bigfoot-Type Ape-Woman/Female Cryptozoologist
A cryptozoologist has long believed that the forest houses Bigfoot-type ape people, and at long last she finds them and gets more than she bargained for in the form of an ape-woman who falls in love with her! This can be gently romantic and cuddly or full-on erotic, depending on what you’d like to write as long as everything’s consensual. How does this ape-woman express her love – perhaps her kind are more like bonobos than the gorilla-like creatures they’re often portrayed as? How does she communicate with the object of her affections? Does the human feel any conflict about the attraction she’s suddenly feeling (given that this other woman isn’t human and most people don’t believe her kind exist anyway)? How do they establish a loving relationship anyway in the face of such incredible odds?
Mother Chimpanzee & Her Newborn Baby
I’m just looking for full-on cute overload here! Is this a wild, sanctuary or zoo baby? (for the record I do NOT approve of performing animals such as in circuses or for TV). Is this the first baby for this mother, or does she have other offspring? I’d like something about how protective a mother she is and how adorable the baby is, and how the other chimps love having an infant in the group. Are other youngsters curious about the new arrival? If the baby is born in a sanctuary or zoo, what do the humans think and what do they decide to name the baby (I don’t mind what gender the little one is)! <3
Baby Orangutan & Sanctuary Worker
Animal welfare and conservation is something I’m passionate about IRL, and I’m well known for my love of apes and cute overload. So that’s what I’m looking for here – something that shows the good work that sanctuary workers do, helping orphaned orangutans to grow up strong and healthy and loved so that they can someday be released back into the wild, and is also super-cute and adorable. A story or artwork that shows a special and unique bond! Any gender combination of characters is fine for this one. <3
7) Vampire Chronicles
Relationships:
1) Lestat/Louis & Claudia - Claudia is my favorite character and the time that she spent with Louis and Lestat when they were all one big happy family, the two vampire fathers with their daughter, is one of my favorite parts of their story and is sadly too short in canon. What I want for this fandom is more of those happy times, Louis and Lestat as the couple and Claudia as their beloved pampered child, perhaps from Claudia's viewpoint as I want Claudia to be the main character, although the shippy stuff is between the two male characters. I would love to see more of Claudia's happiness, her beautiful clothes and toys and outings with her fathers. A mixture of happy family gen and a m/m pairing relationship, if you will. Artists may be inspired by Claudia’s and Louis’s and Lestat’s amazing outfits, by Claudia being her fathers’ “magnificent doll” and their glorious home, books, excursions to the theater etc.
2) Claudia & Madeleine – For this relationship I would love something which is canon divergent, where Claudia doesn’t get killed, and lives and flourishes and where she survives to make a life with Madeleine as she was intending to do. How does the relationship progress? Does Claudia develop mental abilities to compensate for her lack of physical strength? Do she and Madeleine ever seek vengeance on Armand and the vampires at the theater for attempting to destroy them? What would a happy ending for Claudia look like in her new life? Artists may be inspired by the characters’ beautiful clothes, especially since Claudia has taken to dressing like a woman. I could see the relationship between the two vampires becoming more sisterly than like mother and daughter, so art or fic alike could reflect such a change. Would they ever seek a reunion with Louis in the future?
Hello, dear writer or artist! Thank you for being willing to create for me. The prompts below are suggestions that I hope might inspire your creativity but feel free to adapt or change things and add other elements as well if the story or artwork seems to require it. As long as you stay away from my hard DNWs and include some of what I do like (though of course you don’t need to include absolutely everything), you’re golden! Though some prompts may seem longer than others, I love the fandoms all just as much as each other and would be equally delighted to receive any one of them as my gift.
Things I do like in a story or artwork: fluff, romance, the deepening of emotional ties between characters, friendship becoming love, overcoming and healing from trauma with the help of a loved one (or loved ones or friends or just kind souls), hurt/comfort, angsty scenarios that wind up with a happy or hopeful ending, strengthening of comradeship bonds and characters being willing to go the extra mile to help someone they care about, fun, humor and someone stumbling on an unlikely but completely right for the situation solution when disaster looks likely to be looming, found families, kidfic, m/m and f/f smut (for some of my smutty likes, see my Smut Swap letter here: https://schlitzie-ramone.dreamwidth.org/4072.html)
My hard Do Not Wants are: outright non-con, main character death or death of one or both halves of the main pairing (unless I’ve suggested a prompt where a character is already deceased and appears as a ghost), unhappy endings and complete and pure angst with no hope in sight, female characters being submissive to males, darkfic, graphic depictions of child or animal abuse (although allusions to those happening in the past are OK if the story requires it), unrequested ships, animal characters being changed into humans, explicit m/f smut (except for Rise of the Planet of the Apes if you choose the Caesar/Cornelia/Koba plot – I’m fine with it then, but only if Cornelia is not submissive and the males are equally involved with each other, not just with her!).
1) American Horror Story: Freak Show
Relationship: Pepper/Elsa Mars
I love this canon for a number of reasons – it’s a rattling good story with some awesome characters! Here are some possible scenarios that might inspire you!
Pepper was the first performer Elsa recruited for her freak show, and Elsa and Pepper are shown in canon to have grown to think of each other as family, but what if the relationship deepened? What if Pepper developed desires and needs that her “spiritual husband” Salty could not fulfil and Elsa felt it was her responsibility to take care of Pepper in that regard? How would their love blossom and grow? Would Elsa have doubts and misgivings about what she is doing, or simply enjoy a change in her relationship with Pepper? And what might Pepper’s reactions and emotional state be? How might others react to Pepper making a life for herself as an adult woman and not the child-like innocent being many choose to stereotype her as?
2) Rise of the Planet of the Apes Movies (2011, 2014)
Relationships: Caesar/Koba, Caesar/Cornelia/Koba
This fandom and characters have recently become a near-obsession! I am particularly drawn to the character of Koba and all that he has endured – he is a complex character with both horrific flaws and many redeeming features. He turned from an innocent victim into a villain due to his hatred for humans and all the terrible wrongs they had done him, but I believe there was a time when he was happy, especially those 10 years between Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. He was devoted to his leader Caesar then and wanted to please him, before the canon of “Dawn” when he turned against Caesar and everything went to hell.
Some ideas: Perhaps the story could be something set in that period between the two films, the happy times when Koba trusted Caesar and wanted to make him proud. It could be something to do with a brotherly-type love that deepens – the scarred Koba would likely associate touch with pain due to his sufferings at the hands of humans, but Caesar could persuade him to accept physical affection again (which does not have to include sex, but I will not object if it does, and Caesar re-awakens Koba’s bonobo passions). Or they could go on a hunting trip where the two get separated from the main group and have to huddle for warmth somewhere and rely on each other’s strength; it would be particularly interesting if the roles were reversed and Caesar (wounded perhaps) had to rely on Koba for a change…
Or perhaps a three-way love could develop between Caesar/Cornelia/Koba? I would like the same time period mentioned above or a scenario where the events of “Dawn” never happened, and to see the characters all involved equally with each other… m/m as well as f/m, and a specific DNW is a submissive Cornelia – I like her strong and fiery! I would be happy with an established relationship angle, with the three characters going about their daily lives and being supportive of one another in their various tasks within the colony, or taking on some task or challenge together, or a getting together scenario where all three are feeling attracted to each other and work out a happy solution to their situation. Koba with his hunting skill and wisdom could be seen as somewhat of a mentor to younger apes, so his help would be invaluable in raising the young Blue Eyes (if you want to include mentions of him even though he wasn’t nominated). I do like kidfic so would be quite happy with this sort of a plot! :D
3) Kong: Skull Island (2017)
Relationship:James Conrad/Kong
I admit it, LOL – I’ve started shipping one of the human characters with the giant ape! :P I was intrigued by how, in the movie, Kong not only began to trust and show affection to Mason Weaver, but extended that trust to James Conrad too. What if the relationship between Conrad and Kong deepened, and they developed an understanding based on love as well as trust? It could include adventures and plot, or simply a tender exploration of feelings. I don’t expect erotic content if it’s not your writerly cup of tea, but if you want to write some I would welcome it (maybe based on desires, dreams and/or sensual touch rather than anything, er… physically impossible?) I love the idea of Kong as protector, and I think he would be immensely protective and loving towards Conrad, shielding him from any dangers that might arise from the island’s predators or any hostile humans!
4) Rampage (2018)
Relationship: Davis Okoye/George
My most recent of the canons I love! This is another one where I’m interested in the relationship between the big ape and the human guy, LOL! Yes, as with my Kong: Skull Island request I am open to smut, but also would be happy with a gentle romantic, non-smutty interaction between Davis and George. I love their emotional connection so much... If you do choose to write or draw smut it could be maybe based on desires, dreams and/or sensual touch rather than anything, er… physically impossible!
After the Chicago incident, George had his “chill pill” and is now calmed down and his normal sweet self, personality-wise, but the fact remains that he is still a gigantic, super-powerful enhanced ape. And I imagine he wouldn’t be allowed back with the normal sized gorillas for obvious reasons. As gorillas are social animals, that would leave George lonely, stressed and emotionally dependent on Davis for company and affection. How would such a relationship change and develop after the shocking events both of them have been through? How would the bond intensify between them?
Also, what kind of adventures might Davis get up to with an enhanced ape who is now capable of using his powers for good? Would they go into the African jungles to fight against poachers, or foil crimes at home? Or would the authorities seek to take George away from Davis, forcing Davis to go on the run with his giant friend and keep him out of harm’s way? And what if they came across other kinds of giant creatures and other cool monsters? I'd love to see George get into some epic battles, especially if he's feeling all protective of Davis!
5) Overwatch
Relationship: Baby Winston & Dr. Harold Winston – I keep watching Overwatch: Recall over and over again because the scene between them was just so adorable! The baby gorilla with the curiosity and longing to explore the Great Beyond and the kindly scientist who encouraged that thirst for knowledge – it’s just beautiful! I’d love more of that type of scenario and would love to see more of what their relationship was like. In what other ways could the Doctor encourage the little gorilla? What else is little Winston fascinated to know about?
6) Original Work
Relationships:
Mer-Bonobo Queen/Her Female Second-In-Command
The concept is a Mer-Bonobo Queen (a mermaid whose upper half is that of a lovely bonobo ape) and I have become so intrigued by the idea of the world such an amazing being would inhabit! I’d love something romantic between this queen and her female second in command (real bonobos are a matriarchal society and I’d imagine mer-bonobos would be the same). Romance and seduction in an undersea world full of coral and fish and beautiful oceanic landscapes! <3 What would their love – and the society they live in – be like? How do the two high-ranking ladies take care of their undersea realm and meet the needs of the people who love them and look to them for leadership?
Intelligent Bonobo Alien Alpha Female/Female Human Intergalactic Ambassador
I’m interested in a scenario where a human woman becomes ambassador to a planet inhabited by a race of bonobo ape people, who are equal or superior to humans in intelligence, sexually enlightened and matriarchal in terms of their culture, and finds herself attracted, despite the many cultural differences, to their female ruler. Perhaps the bonobos have evolved a civilization that leaves humanity in the dust, with magnificent cities and gloriously sumptuous clothing? Or perhaps they lead a back-to-nature, hippies-in-the forest existence and have dispensed with clothes altogether, much to the embarrassment and curiosity of the human visitor? If you need a picture of what a female bonobo looks like, here’s a particularly beautiful example of one: http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/mypaleangel/afa2b5ebd99829e61fc8604d7210eb91
King of a Sentient Chimpanzee Tribe/Human Male Explorer
This is another concept that fascinates me… what sort of world do these intelligent chimps live in, and what sort of civilization have they made? How does the explorer cope with a tribe of apes who are equally as smart as he is? How does he deal with his attraction to the king, and the king with his attraction to the human? Is the explorer a guest living peacefully with the tribe, was he captured initially, or is he some sort of ambassador? Is the king widowed, perhaps, and seeking a replacement mate – and somehow finds this man to be the most suitable candidate? Either just a gentle romance or full-on erotic passion is fine! :D
Sentient Male Gorilla/Male Human Scientist
I’m into any sort of romantic or erotic relationship here – either PG-13 and gentle with lots of big hugs, or full-on smut and even a bit of consensual D/s with an alpha male silverback gorilla! And as well as the two being in a relationship I’m interested as to how it may have come about. How did the gorilla become sentient – is he an alien being from another planet or alternate universe, or is he genetically enhanced in some way, or some form of magical creature if the world you envision him in has magic in it? The human may be the scientist, but who is really studying who? And what does this sentient gorilla think of humanity as a whole? Does he speak, use sign language or some other form of communication like telepathy? Do other humans know about this relationship, and what do they think of it if they do?
Bigfoot-Type Ape-Woman/Female Cryptozoologist
A cryptozoologist has long believed that the forest houses Bigfoot-type ape people, and at long last she finds them and gets more than she bargained for in the form of an ape-woman who falls in love with her! This can be gently romantic and cuddly or full-on erotic, depending on what you’d like to write as long as everything’s consensual. How does this ape-woman express her love – perhaps her kind are more like bonobos than the gorilla-like creatures they’re often portrayed as? How does she communicate with the object of her affections? Does the human feel any conflict about the attraction she’s suddenly feeling (given that this other woman isn’t human and most people don’t believe her kind exist anyway)? How do they establish a loving relationship anyway in the face of such incredible odds?
Mother Chimpanzee & Her Newborn Baby
I’m just looking for full-on cute overload here! Is this a wild, sanctuary or zoo baby? (for the record I do NOT approve of performing animals such as in circuses or for TV). Is this the first baby for this mother, or does she have other offspring? I’d like something about how protective a mother she is and how adorable the baby is, and how the other chimps love having an infant in the group. Are other youngsters curious about the new arrival? If the baby is born in a sanctuary or zoo, what do the humans think and what do they decide to name the baby (I don’t mind what gender the little one is)! <3
Baby Orangutan & Sanctuary Worker
Animal welfare and conservation is something I’m passionate about IRL, and I’m well known for my love of apes and cute overload. So that’s what I’m looking for here – something that shows the good work that sanctuary workers do, helping orphaned orangutans to grow up strong and healthy and loved so that they can someday be released back into the wild, and is also super-cute and adorable. A story or artwork that shows a special and unique bond! Any gender combination of characters is fine for this one. <3
7) Vampire Chronicles
Relationships:
1) Lestat/Louis & Claudia - Claudia is my favorite character and the time that she spent with Louis and Lestat when they were all one big happy family, the two vampire fathers with their daughter, is one of my favorite parts of their story and is sadly too short in canon. What I want for this fandom is more of those happy times, Louis and Lestat as the couple and Claudia as their beloved pampered child, perhaps from Claudia's viewpoint as I want Claudia to be the main character, although the shippy stuff is between the two male characters. I would love to see more of Claudia's happiness, her beautiful clothes and toys and outings with her fathers. A mixture of happy family gen and a m/m pairing relationship, if you will. Artists may be inspired by Claudia’s and Louis’s and Lestat’s amazing outfits, by Claudia being her fathers’ “magnificent doll” and their glorious home, books, excursions to the theater etc.
2) Claudia & Madeleine – For this relationship I would love something which is canon divergent, where Claudia doesn’t get killed, and lives and flourishes and where she survives to make a life with Madeleine as she was intending to do. How does the relationship progress? Does Claudia develop mental abilities to compensate for her lack of physical strength? Do she and Madeleine ever seek vengeance on Armand and the vampires at the theater for attempting to destroy them? What would a happy ending for Claudia look like in her new life? Artists may be inspired by the characters’ beautiful clothes, especially since Claudia has taken to dressing like a woman. I could see the relationship between the two vampires becoming more sisterly than like mother and daughter, so art or fic alike could reflect such a change. Would they ever seek a reunion with Louis in the future?