I spent about an hour (or what felt like an hour to me) sorting through freeforms to compile this list, only to discover too little too late that this exchange doesn't accept optional tags. Rather than let that hour go to waste, I've included the list below in the hope that some of these tags might be incorporated, in one way or another, into my gift. I tried to cover all the bases pertaining to my likes with my selections, though some tags will naturally suit certain pairings more than others (for instance, characters with ambiguous or unknown cultures/traditions won't apply to the culture-specific tags). I wanted to include tags that could apply across as many of my requested ships as possible, though I'm sure some fit particular pairings better than others, and I've likely left out a few that would only suit one or two. In any case, I hope this list sparks some ideas. All I ask, at the end of the day, is that you write from the heart. I'll paste in my general exchange optional details—DNWs and likes—just as a nice reminder, before the expandable tag list, so you can see everything in one place. Happy writing!

Holy shit the grand final is tomorrow. TOMORROW. Ahead of it, here are my rankings of the 25 songs going into the show.

But first I have to say something about Denmark (my #1!!) because they are getting absolutely FUCKED OVER by the running order by performing first. It's giving Austria 2023 all over again; Teya and Salena opened that show and placed 15th, and I swear to god if Søren ends up 15th or even lower I will RIOT. Copenhagen 2027 is probably not happening but I'm going to stay delusional and wish for a top 5 finish. Okay. Okay. Rankings under the cut.