Have you ever thought about diseases not being universal constants? Like a cold-like illness in Underswap becoming an epidemic in Underfell

itsladykit:

Okay. I love this idea. It is a fantastic idea that makes a wonderful amount of sense, and I love headcanons that have a basis in logic.

However. I will never be able to write for this idea. It runs straight into the two types of angst that give me the most trouble: character death and severe illness. Anything that a character can’t fight or be rescued from, anything that by its nature can only be logically met with passive acceptance is anathema for me. It feels too much like giving up, and it feels too much like there’s no hope.

So. @crushingonsans, @ollie-oxen-free, @alicedragons, @cheapbourbon? You guys are all much better with this kind of angst than I am. Consider this a plot bunny, if you’re in need of one.

Oh no, don’t tempt me like this. I can definitely see this being an almost apocalyptic sort of fic. And I almost like the idea of one of the Tale universes being susceptible to the disease, and sort of devolving into a world of savagery.

Great. Let me just add this idea to my enormous stack of WIPs. Thank you.