Youtuber Imagines (X Reader)

Things Don't Go as Planned

Pronouns: They/Them
Requested by: winkywonker
Prompt: Ludwig finished up a stream that people made hate comments on, whilst the Reader comforts him and bashes the commenters.
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As the brown haired man closed up his OBS, he turned his camera away and sat at his desk for a moment. Head in hands. It was one of those days, where a stream was going to flop and he had to deal with it. But he didn't expect it to be on something he was really passionate about.

He sat there for what seemed like hours, but was really only 15 minutes. He wasn't the person to cry but this was something he genuinely loved and felt defeated. It wasn't until you quietly walked into his office, unsure if he was still streaming but it seemed quiet to you. As you rounded the corner you saw him slowly look up at you with sad eyes. You're heart hurt just looking at him, and without saying a word you envolped him in a loving hug as he sat in his chair. Petting his hair and giving him kisses on the top of his head and forehead. You didn't ask what was wrong, you figured it wasn't the time. So you both sat there for a couple minutes.

He then pulled you down into his lap and cuddled you for a little bit before he spoke. "They didn't like the event. I worked so hard and tirelessly. I don't understand." He said softly as you continued to lovingly and comfortingly touch him. "Hey, I'm sure that there were some people who loved it. And what matters is that you loved it and the people who helped you also loved it. Fuck them haters. They probably don't have an ounce of talent and organization as you do." You replied kissing his nose. He snuggled his face into your neck and hummed lightly.

Hours passed and you took care of Ludwig as best as you could, knowing he felt a little lost and empty. So you ended up taking it upon yourself to talk to his fanbase with yours. You went into your office that way you had a moment of privacy, fired up the recorder on your phone and started talking. "Hey guys. This clearly isn't one of my normal videos and part of me is holding back a lot of what I want to say. But as of Ludwig's event that happened today, there was an incredible amount of backlash that was truly unnecessary." You began your long rant.

"Ludwig and I, amongst many of the creators apart of that event. Even including other people behind the scenes, worked incredibly fucking hard to make this the best event possible. And sure people are going to like and dislike things here and there. But when you are bringing borderline harrasment, and other things along with your displeasure. You're not just hurting one person, you're hurting so many. And it will make us and other creators stop doing these sorts of things for you. Because if we are being treated in mass harrasment, you do not fucking deserve what we make for you. We don't owe you anything." You can feel the venom of your words slip out as you try to maintain composure. Mad and displeased on Ludwig's behalf.

"You are attacking innocent people who did nothing wrong, who made YOU something from our creative minds. When you should be attacking the people who are clearly doing awful shit. It's not fair to us. And this is coming from me and my mouth, seeing as I can't speak for anyone else. But I will not be participating in any events for a little while because of this. And I know many of you would be excited to see me in those situations but until I feel comfortable I refuse to do that. And that includes going to conventions. We are people. And we make art. It's not a trend to be an asshole." You ended as you looked at yourself in the camera drained and furious.

"Again this wasn't apart of my normal type of video but I felt like someone needed to address it and make others aware as well as voice part of my own opinion. I will be continuing regular content, nothing has changed in that ballpark. But don't expect me to participate in events for a while. That's all, seeya." You hit the red button to end the recording. You quickly uploaded it without a second thought, having said what you needed to in one take.

You exited your office and went back to Ludwig who was laying down on the couch asleep. You lovingly put a blanket over him so he wasn't cold. Closing the blinds from your patio sliding door and sitting down next to him. Lifting his head slightly so it was resting on your thigh. As you opened your phone it wasn't long until comments poured in. Some being obvious trolls, others being upset and sorry. Even some of the comments we're actually really understanding and dissapointed from the situation. You knew it wouldn't take long for the video to start trending in some way. Not that you intended for it to be like that, it was more of a vent than anything. But commentary channels eat that shit up like its soup and bread so, you kind of had to expect it.

Soon enough you placed your phone down next to you and laid your head on the back pillow of the couch. Lightly playing with Ludwig's hair as you fell asleep yourself...

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