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a7estrellas · 2 years
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ROBERT DOWNEY JR. THE LAST PARTY 1993 | Mark Benjamin, Marc Levin
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marvel-ousmondays · 4 months
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Iron Man (2008)
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As mentioned in last post, when I went to Iron Man I literally had no idea that such a superhero existed. (I thought Sherlock Holmes with RDJ came out first but apparently not so I had essentially no knowledge of the actor either.) My friends and I decided to spend the day out at the nearest town big enough to have a book store, craft stores, and a Target, as well as a Drive-In movie theater. I was now a college student and enjoying the freedom of no curfew, rebel that I was. I'm pretty sure the movie prior to Iron Man was the Narnia: Prince Caspian movie. I mention this because I hated that movie. It bastardized the book something awful and after the first movie was so faithful an adaptation, this was incredibly disappointing. However, this meant I was doubly primed to appreciate the awesomeness that Iron Man ended up being. I've watched it a few times since then, but usually as background to something else. I decided for this challenge I did REALLY want to watch the movies/shows. No other distractions- just it. I can take breaks (it took me 3 days to finish Iron Man due to various constraints last week) but when I'm watching, I'm JUST watching.
Here were my takeaways this time
The differences in Terrence Howard's Rhodey and Cheadle's Rhodey are always a bit mind boggling and part of what makes Iron Man feel really different from the later films. We're also just starting MCU so while they aren't LACKING budget, it's not the level it would be later. This doesn't hurt the movie at all for the record, if anything I think it meant the story had to be more well-developed and the actors better.
But this first film has a seriousness and a somberness that most of the other films only flirt with (notable exception being Infinity War of course).
The scene where Tony goes back to help Gulmira, Yinsen's home, and we see the 13 year old boy screaming and crying as his father is pried away from their family, the soldiers clearly planning to execute him and all the other grown men. The young boy tears himself away from his mother to his father, determined to keep him, to save him. His father, begging his son to go, so that he will live even though he knows- he KNOWS he will not. This moment of utter terror made personal just before Tony shows up is incredible and all the more so when put into historical context. The U.S. was still in Afghanistan and Iraq at this time and it was easy for citizens here to paint everyone in those areas with the same brush. But in this moment you CAN'T. You HAVE to see the family ripped apart right alongside the terrorists and be forced to realize that race, ethnicity, language don't make terrible people- actions do.
A common criticism of Marvel movies is they don't let a moment sit- that they always break a serious moment with a joke. But this one doesn't do that. There are multiple heavy moments- after Yinsen's death for one and when Pepper nearly quits (because she can't watch Tony self-sabotage and possibly die) and he tells her:
"I shouldn't be alive... unless it was for a reason. I'm not crazy, Pepper. I just finally know what I have to do. And I know in my heart that it's right."
This moment sits between them so clearly, so starkly and it is not ended with a joke, but with Pepper grabbing the flashdrive and asking what to do. (Thinking back, I'm wondering how many of those MCU "broken" moments are by Tony. He's the one uncomfortable with emotion. Him breaking those moments with humor is actually 100% in character. Something to pay attention to as I watch.)
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, some of the key themes of this movie just strike to the heart.
Death from a distance is easy to ignore or even be complicit in, but death up close rips us apart. Tony sold weapons that he knew took lives for years but it wasn't until he watched Yinsen die that I think he really understands what that means. Yes, his parents had died before but he wasn't THERE, he didn't SEE it. This death, this is the one that makes him really know what it means.
You don't have to change everything to be a better person. Tony is still self-centered. He still likes attention. He's still arrogant and as we will see next movie, open to playing the field as Pepper and him haven't committed. But not only has he stopped being complicit in the deaths of the innocent, he's taken on the mantle of protecting them.
Lastly, who the good guys are is largely a matter of perspective. This obviously gets hit harder again in Ultron (oh that glorious train wreck- I'm looking forward to writing about you), but it matters here. Tony was fine manufacturing weapons because he assumed he was supporting the "good guys", the 'Muricans. But not only was Obadiah dirty dealing, he is forced to learn the good guys aren't always as discriminatory with their weapon use as they purport to be. That it's easy to start painting with broad brushstrokes in areas where precision is actually called for.
Overall I'm really glad I PAID attention to this one this round. The grittiness and the depth really hit the way they did the first time or even more so. Onward to The Incredible Hulk, even though it's only semi-canon now.
Note for me:
Directed by: Jon Favreau
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beardedmrbean · 2 months
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Zoomer Huey, I tend to see people saying why Gen z don’t have sex much.
Holy
Fucking
Shits
These journalists surprisedly have WORSE self awareness than there boomer relatives
Here a hint https://x.com/swannmarcus89/status/1762582001507323991?s=46
And gender dynamics are…nuked in the fields they are surveying. Women and girls are told that all men are predators and misandry is left unchecked
Also, why Hollywood act surprised about the sex abuse?
We all heard about the casting coach, and how suspiciously people from working class backgrounds like Micheal Jackson (yes his dad had his music connections. But essentially mj was a slave and was arguably was the first black child star unless I’m missing someone) and Walt Disney (though not as bad) are painted as monsters while the actual monsters are protected for decades
I mean look at Judy Garland, she was a sweet person and she did help the LBGT in Hollywood and supported the civil rights movement
But her “crazy” behavior makes more sense because she was sexually abused at a extremely young age
And she not the only one, Shirley Temple, the boy who played at the first LA Dennis the Manis
Oh and the Peter Pan actor (a lot of people leave out the part where ALL of Hollywood basically says he can choke and die because he was “too” Disney)
But sorry about the Gen stuff, but the false rape accusations, maybe if you guys didn’t view men (especially white ones) the same way Nazis viewed the Jews while saying all the working class men were Weinstein.
My Gen would have more sex
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Entertainment industry has been like that since the beginning of forever, probably less so when women weren't allowed to participate but still a thing I'm sure.
As for Judy Garland it was nice to see people come out swinging in her defense when someone tried to start shit over well
She was not in control of her carer, saying no was not an option for her with this, but dumbasses that can only think in terms of today's standards never think about that.
Jay North (Dennis the Menace) did ok, so did Shirley Temple, plenty of others not so much, more recently we can look at Drew Barrymore and RDJ who both had fairly public meltdowns and problems.
Drew was ruined since her first film was ET and Spielberg takes care of the kids on set, going beyond the legal requirements.
Bobby Driscol was the Peter Pan VA top of his Wiki article.
Robert "Bobby" Cletus Driscoll (March 3, 1937 – c. March 30, 1968) was an American actor who performed on film and television from 1943 to 1960. He starred in some of the Walt Disney Studios' best-known live-action pictures of that period: Song of the South (1946), So Dear to My Heart (1949), and Treasure Island (1950), as well as RKO's The Window (1949). He served as the animation model and provided the voice for the title role in Peter Pan (1953). He received an Academy Juvenile Award for outstanding performances in So Dear to My Heart and The Window.
He just fell into the child actor pit, where he wasn't "cute" anymore couldn't get gigs and couldn't adjust to not being in the spotlight, the way he went and nobody knowing is awful to think about still.
Jackie Coogan, on the other hand was a different story.
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His parents sucked and as a result there's a series of laws named after him California's Coogan Law all about protecting the earnings of child actors from their parents. % goes into a trust iirc.
He ended up OK in the end though
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The false accusation thing, #me too hurt women because #believe women was taken advantage of to such a degree that even this coming out to light
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has still probably not cleared up for the trooper, and men are opting to not mentor women because of not wanting to risk a false accusation, everyone screams about how rare they are, to which I say so what, why should they assume the risk even if it's minor
Former VP Mike Pence came out and said he won't be alone with a woman that's not his wife in order to ensure that there is no possibility of someone making a claim of impropriety.
And he got this response
Why is anyone going to put their neck on the line when something like what he said is going to get this kind of response.
Maybe instead of crying about how rare false accusations are they should focus on shaming the people making them and coming up with solutions to keep them from happening.
You know instead of blaming the victims of the false accusations.
All this and so much more going on that isn't in this ask goes to the I don't blame people for not having as much sex, it's actually kinda nice too, fewer std's this way.
I went on a couple tangents, hope that's ok
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adastra121 · 4 months
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Alon the Stray Hound
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I redesigned my Touchstarved Hound!MC to have more of a showman-y vibe, since they’re a magician. Do you believe in the heart of the cards?
Pronouns: Usually uses She/They, but they’re honestly fine with any pronouns Birthday: November 30 Height: 4’11 / 150cm Personality: So a bleeding heart, unwarranted hero complex, and astounding immaturity walk into the Wick and see that their good friends, dignity and self-preservation couldn’t make it… Likes: Street food, dancing, rowdy taverns, making friends, pranks, adventure Dislikes: Rules, rich people, rainy days, boredom, bullies Fatal flaw: Would turn her self-destruction into a joke, but hey, at least it’d make for a decent stand-up routine in hell Other: She has a terrible singing voice that was once mistakenly reported as a Soulless attack — by the end of the song, the neighbours probably preferred a Soulless attack. Quote: “Look, buddy, I’m no stranger to failure — ideally, you don’t, but if you do, best to have fun with it, yeah?”
More about them below:
Alon is cheerful, mischievous, and outgoing. They love to make new friends wherever they are.
She’s restless, never stays in one place, and fidgets a lot, so she practised sleight of hand from a young age. It came in handy haha for thieving, but they’ve also become quite good at street magic. It’s not the real thing, of course, but it opens up busking as an option to earn coin (and get close enough to unsuspecting rich folks’ pockets in the process)
They specialize in street magic, which combines close-up, stage, and platform magic. They also do escapology (good at picking locks and getting out of sticky situations) and comedy magic (they don't shut up).
She has a lucky deck of cards that she usually shuffles and fidgets with.
As a trickster and magician, she tends to use tricks, jokes, and the unexpected in confrontations. They’re hard to catch, easy to miss—
Her fighting style is summarized by that one clip with RDJ as Sherlock where he keeps discombobulating his opponent (give or take ten hours).
Unlike my other MCs, Alon has no specific reservations about Monsters. It’s kind of hard to when you’ve been threatened, abused, and betrayed by humans your entire life. Like, at that point, what worse could a Monster do to you? Anything they try, you guarantee a non-Monster already attempted.
100% the kind of person to, at someone pointing a knife at them, go, “Well. This night just took a sharp turn.” or “What’re you gonna do, stab me? …Damn, they actually stabbed me.” *surprised pikachu face*
They have a knack for breaking into places they shouldn’t be, like a persistent raccoon that keeps finding its way into your trash or attic. Back with their old crew, she was usually the one who could squeeze into the tight spaces as the smallest thief. So yeah, the Senobium being locked to outsiders is a bit of a hiccup in her plans, but they’re not deterred.
You’d think Alon would be more reserved and distant because of their curse, but they’re actually a very physically affectionate person
Not to say they’re not cautious about it — she always keeps their hands bandaged or covered — she’s just found ways to give people physical affection without the use of her hands. They’d jokingly bump shoulders with someone. They’d lean on someone to physically comfort them. They nuzzle their head against their loved ones.
She doesn’t usually let strangers initiate physical contact, not necessarily because she’s uncomfortable with it, it’s usually for their own safety. Strangers don’t know them well enough to know her hands are off-limits. But if she’s known you for a while, she welcomes the physical exchanges.
They distance themself in their own ways. She hides pain or discomfort with jokes and charm. Good luck getting them to be serious about something she absolutely does not want to address.
Like their old crew’s betrayal. Some of them, they’ve known since they were a kid. They grew up together. And yet, when it came down to it, she wasn’t worth more to them than a fat purse of coin. “At least it was a fat purse of coin. Anything less and damn, they’d have really hurt my feelings!”
Direct questions about their cursed hands usually lead to jokes and misdirection, I wonder if you caught that, by the way:
“Want to tell me what’s up with the bandages?” “What bandages?” “Okay.”
“Pffft, you believe hands are real?”
“You’re looking at the aftermath of a super embarrassing tattoo I got one night while drunk as shit. Highly recommend the artist, though. Y'heard of Rahim?”
“Important piece of cooking advice, don’t put out grease fires with water! …Oh, that has nothing to do with my bandages, it’s just a good tip to remember.”
“I’m saving them for marriage.”
“Bad case of halitosis.” “That’s an oral condition.” “…Real bad case.”
Aside from that, she’s rather open and wears their heart on their sleeve for any potential new friend.
Eridia is a new beginning, a new world far away from the walls she's always known. It's supposed to be all she's ever wanted, but beyond the excitement of a new adventure, she feels so alone it's almost paralyzing.
They go back to the dream they've had since childhood, they go back to focusing on finding a cure, and they keep moving forward because if they stop for even a second for the grief and loneliness to catch up to them, they don't know if they'll survive it.
Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius
MBTI is ENFP
Enneagram is 7w6
I also updated their character playlist. I associate her with more energetic music, like electro swing, songs that you could hear someone running away from the guards to:
“Monsoon Nights” by Sekai no Owari
“One Jump Ahead” by Brad Kane
“All Star” by Smashmouth
“The Hand that Feeds” by The Crave Wives
“To Noise Making (Sing)” by Hozier
“Curses” by The Crane Wives
“Tears of a Clown” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
“Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
“Good Life” by OneRepublic
“Lost Boy” by Ruth B
“On Top of the World” by Greek Fire
“Good Riddance” Cover by Annapantsu ft. IdrysLTS
"Tavern Crawl" by Runesmith, JoCat, Annapantsu and friends Okay, I have, like, a vision. Alon is giving a tour through Eridia’s best spots. The first tavern is the Senobium’s gates. The second is Elyon's brothel (mostly because of the singer being unable to pay and how fitting “Rail-Away” is for a brothel). The third is the Seaspring (“Don’t be surprised by what lurks on inside and really, don’t fight it. Believe me, I tried.” to describe our pal Ocudeus). The last one is the Wet Wick and it’s their favourite because it’s got the Bloodhounds, always ready for a show (“This tavern’s my favourite, it’s got its own band, and they’re always more than happy to lend me a hand!”)
Here’s their new full character design!
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I changed it from the original, which had a more swashbuckling pirate feel, since I wanted to incorporate more of the magician and performer aspects of Alon into their design. …It’s giving Wonka, lowkey. I did consider giving them a top hat but…yeah. XD
As with my other MCs, I incorporated their backstory symbol into their design. In Luneth, the Unnamed symbol is in her bodice. In Jin, the Alchemist symbol is in his medallion and spellbook. In Alon, the Hound symbol is in their cards.
I also tried to include the specific shapes of each backstory symbol in each MC so Jin’s design has a bunch of circles, Luneth’s has diamonds, and Alon has several triangles.
Here are the bios of my other Touchstarved MCs:
Luneth the Reluctant Unnamed
Jin the Abandoned Alchemist
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callmearcturus · 8 months
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aw yeah lets do this
S-Tier, AKA the Legitimately Good Tier:
HAWKEYE: Maybe my favorite MCU thing I have ever watched.
+ If you let Jeremy Renner actually act and give him a script, he's fucking great. + Kate Bishop is a perfect mess and I love her, I love she's young and excitable but also takes things seriously, she feels like she's a work in progress, I love her. + MAYA. Holy shit the gravity well of this character, how her presence dictates any scene she is in. Truly stellar. + This entire miniseries is like an extended apology for Hawkeye in every other appearance. "Sorry we dropped the ball with this character so consistently, we will bring the A game here." + The importance of disability. I'm among the ppl who was upset that Hawkeye's disability was dropped, so the way it is centered over and over and over in this, how its practical, how it's funny, how it's sad, how it gives us the most devastatingly emotional scene in all of the MCU yes I am talking about the phone call scene, finally. Fucking finally. + Florence fucking Pugh and her entire charm offensive. + The car chase scene.
- The first episode is unfortunately REALLY slow. - Nah that's all I got. I love this one.
THOR: RAGNAROK
+ "Asgard isn't a place, it's a people" is maybe the most poignant message any MCU film has ever managed. + Literally the funniest movie, but also basically a repair job of character building for everyone in it. + The camerawork in this one makes me so happy. + Tom Hiddleston is given so much to do and he's there with heels on, spectacular. + The giant turret/pegging visual pun, god bless. + Cate Blanchett can kill me.
- uuuuuuuuh. It's not as good as Hawkeye. Yeah.
GOTG Vol 2
+ Sorry but I am a GOTG Truther, I really do think its the one storyline in the MCU that is allowed to get away with really fucking intense character drama because it's not considered "main line." There is a reason ppl rioted when they tried to remove Gunn, and I'm with them. + The only good thing Chris Pratt has done since Parks and Rec. + The way this storyline centers on death and grief is devastating. + Rocket Racoon is the best character in the MCU and we all know it.
- I think the initial treatment of Mantis is REALLY rough even though in the end I think it works, but that's a hell of a hump to get over.
A-TIER, AKA the Great for a MCU Flick Tier:
BLACK PANTHER
+ My biggest problem with the MCU is the creative desert of its set and costume design, the way it feels like nothing is given time to breathe in the creative process. BP is the antithesis of that. I would watch a four hour documentary just on the visual design of this movie, from the architecture to the costumes to the make-up, everything. I don't want to hear from the director or writers, I want to hear four hours of just the craftspeople talking about their work. It's monumental. + Best Villain in the MCU, bar none. + Only MCU film to move me to actual tears in the movie theatre.
- I loved this movie! For the life of me I could not tell you the plot. I understand the plot of every Mission Impossible film but I don't know the plot of this movie. - If this movie was allowed to cut, like, 20 minutes of action and replace it with more character drama, it'd be the best MCU film.
IRON MAN 3
+ The MCU Movie That Pulls Exactly Zero Punches About Being About Mental Health And PTSD Holy Shit + Rhodey and Pepper get so much to do and I like an ensemble piece so much + Shane Black is in love with RDJ and I'm so happy for him + Pepper gets to be a lil monsterfied and that's hot
- Doesn't have Sam Rockwell. - The plot is kinda fully secondary to the character work, which imo is fine, but yanno.
GOTG Vol 1
+ All the stuff I said about GOTG Vol 1
- It's not Vol 2, which benefits from having all the bedrock foundation built by this movie to spring from.
B-TIER, AKA It's Fine I Guess:
IRON MAN 1
It's good! It invented the wheel! Part of it are fucking agonizingly painful to watch in 2023 but it also has more heart than 80% of the franchise so.
IN A CAVE. WITH A BOX OF SCRAPS.
LOKI
Okay it feels shitty of me to judge this one on its technical faults bc apparently it was shot during the pandemic and that causes a lot of the issues with the camerawork, the awkward editing, and just how Weird everything was put together. But also it's REALLY stilted and awkward, which butts up against the good script and the better acting, so IDK man.
Owen Wilson is amazing. Even my mother thought the way they canonized Loki being bi was a cop-out. And the final twist pissed me off. I hope Season 2 is better.
THOR 1
I DUNNO WHAT TO TELL YOU, BUT KENNETH BRANAGH UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT.
DR STRANGE AND THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS
This movie is a mess but once i figured out it was trying to be The MCU Does Gothic Horror, I was a lot more on board. It has all the flaws of the original Dr Strange and is hard to visually follow like most MCU films, but also has America Chavez, who I adore.
IRON MAN 2
It has Sam Rockwell, I don't give a fuck.
C-TIER, AKA I wish I cared but I do not 8C
DR STRANGE
I dunno I like the actual character of Strange weirdly, I like what a complete fucking asshole he is, I like his god complex and how he reacts to his disability as a surgeon. On the other hand what the fuck is Tilda Swinton doing here, this is just awful. My biggest issue with this film is that it didn't have to be this terrible but every decision made about it feels so fucking thoughtless and myopic.
WANDAVISION
yanno. i cannot even explain why i fell off this so hard. Like, this one Had Me all the way up to and including the Agatha reveal, but like the final episodes after that reveal somehow left me completely cold and uncaring. it's genuinely weird.
D-TIER, AKA Oh my god no thank you
AVENGERS
I hate the writing. Like, I haaaaate the writing. I feel like the only likeable relationship in this is Tony and Bruce, and that does not carry this movie. The quip-driven writing, the way the need for a joke supercedes naturalistic voices and dialogue making sense, it pisses me off. I hate the writing. Heartless movie.
BLACK WIDOW
oh my god i'm actively angry at this movie okay because for the first 20 minutes, I was like "wait, is this going to be a real movie," because it felt smaller, the action felt more realistic, that fight between the Widow and Yelena in the beginning felt like it could have been out of MI: Fallout, and the other fight between Natasha and Yelena in the safehouse was also good, I really thought for a few moments that this could be Good
and then it just took a hard right into The MCU Tries And Fails To Make MI: Fallout (They Even Stole The Mask Gag, What The Fuck Was That) and not only was I disappointed, I was like retroactively pissed for the 20 minutes when I had hope in my heart. If not for David Harbour's character, I would have just left in the middle of this movie.
AVENGERS: ENDGAME
Its not at bad as Infinity War! Nebula and Rocket carried this movie on their fucking backs. But what do I know, I liked Renner's mohawk of sadness.
F-Tier, AKA Fuck This Movie
INFINITY WAR
Fuck this movie with a rusted steel dildo, fuck this entire fucking movie, I despise it. The writing is so actively fucking terrible I want to fistfight whoever is responsible. I fucking hate the attempts to humanize Thanos over how sad he is about the daughter he abused and then murdered, boo fucking hoo, I hate the joylessness of the superhero combinations, I hate the quip-driven writing, I hate this movie with a burning passion. This might be one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Soulless and destitute.
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bratshaws · 1 year
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through the hourglass 92. brb x oc
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a/n: god i hate these two ( my day...was better so I hope this chapter was too <3 )
pairing: plus size!oc x rooster
warnings: two idiots in love. <3 again.
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He missed her, just like he said he would.
Today more than any other day for some odd reason, maybe it was just because he was so clingy that morning. Maybe it was because Beatrice was - no,is - the kindest person he had ever met in his life and worried about his well being so often his own heart couldn’t fathom the reasons for it.
Beatrice was like that and Nicole the same way, both of his girls had him around their fingers and he wouldn’t have any other way. He pulls out the folded sticky notes from his pocket, smiling down at the cute puns she wrote that morning, brushing his finger over the tiny drawings on the sides as he leaned down on his chair.
Ah, he was a fool in love really.
He inhaled softly, slipping the papers inside his pocket before he stood up with his reports clutched in his hand. As he opens the door however, he’s surprised to see McAllister outside with his hand up as if he was about to knock. He’s about to ask what happened, only for McAllister to salute him so fast Rooster could feel his hair move because of how quick it was, “Sir!”
He clenched his eyes, then arched his brow, “McAllister.”
“Good morning,sir!” he still has his hand up, so Rooster has to physically put it down to his side before walking around the young recruit, “How is your day going,sir?”
“Good,” Rooster arches his brow to the recruit, “Yours?”
“Very good! Oh!” It was only then that Rooster noticed he had one of his hands behind his back, pulling out to reveal a glittery bag with a large red bow keeping it closed, “Here sir, it’s our gift for the little miss.”
Rooster blinked at the bag, then at McAllister, letting out an amused chuckle, “Well,I’ll be damned, thank you.” the young recruit nods, about to salute him only to keep his hand down, “I’m sure she’ll love it.”
“It’s a gift from all of us,sir!” McAllister smiles, “I hope she will!” but before Bradley could turn around and put it inside his office, he’s only able to see that McAllister’s face was pale…as in, ghostly white. 
Rooster frowned, keeping his eyes on the young recruit whose mouth opened without any sounds coming out, like a fish out of the water trying his best to keep alive. The Lieutenant just frowned, “McAllister.” he tries, ‘What’s wrong? You look ready to pass out.”
A sudden clap on his shoulder makes Rooster look behind him…then a few inches lower, meeting his godfather’s light colored gaze, “Rooster, good morning. So, lunch on me today yeah?” 
Oh.
“Oh, yeah Mav.” he smiles, looking back at the young recruit who just looks absolutely flabbergasted by the whole situation, “By the way did you meet recruit McAllister?” The poor boy seemed like he was ready to jump off his own skin at any second, wide eyed and slack jawed at the mere presence of Maverick. Maverick, who either didn’t care about the wide eyed stare or was oblivious to it, just smiled towards the younger recruit.
“I didn’t but nice to meet you kid.” He just gets no response as McAllister is just staring googly eyed at him, his face going from white to red in a matter of seconds “You okay? What’s wrong with him?” Mav questions Rooster, leaning closer to his nephew in hopes the other pilot wouldn’t hear.
“I think he’s starstruck.” Rooster replies as he crosses his arms, the gift bag dangling from his fingers as he watches the scene with pure amusement. He knew the three new recruits referred to Mav as an ‘unbelievable fighter pilot’ and asked Rooster if they could meet him one of these days. 
He was pretty sure McAllister didn’t think he’d be the first one to do that. He just stared and he stared hard at Pete who looked just a tidbit uncomfortable, “Rooster.” he tries again, “What is he doing?”
“He’s starstruck,Mav.”
“By who?”
“You!”
Pete blinked, “Me? What? No, come on, kid.” he gently touches McAllister’s shoulder, earning a gasp from the younger pilot whose eyes only got bigger, “ I’m no one, you don’t have to act like that,you hear? McAllister,hey.”
But poor McAllister just looked so shocked and ready to cry that Pete felt almost too bad to continue talking to him. He sent his nephew a worried look, one that Rooster only shrugged his shoulders and smirked at, “Oh…my God…” it was the first thing McAllister said after minutes, “...Cpt.Mitchell– Sir! I–” he quickly salutes him, “I-It’s an honor! I-I…you–we!” He salutes Pete again, out of nervousness and it only makes the older pilot offer him a confused smile.
“Rooster…?” his uncle calls, through gritted teeth but Rooster is too amused to do anything else right now.
“Oh my God, the guys will never believe me.” McAllister says, elated, “I can’t believe I’m standing face to face with you! They’ll be so jealous!”
“Rooster…!”
“I have so many questions,Cpt.Mitchell! I have,” he holds up a finger, patting his uniform, “Hold on,I keep some notes with me– wait, can I ask you about them over lunch?”
Pete was ready to say no, but Rooster cut him off “Of course,McAllister.” his uncle just gave Rooster a confused look, “He won’t mind,right Pete?” there’s no response but a heaved out sigh from Pete who immediately regrets it because the younger recruit is just so excited.
He shakes Pete’s hand again, letting them know that the other guys would ‘go crazy’ when they find out about it. Both Bradley and Maverick watch as McAllister leaves them alone, saluting them one more time, before almost skipping away from them. Pete just makes a face, “That was something.”
“Sure was.”
“And you sound too happy about it.”
“Sure am.” Rooster chuckles, holding up the gift bag on his index finger, “Let me just put this in my office so I can deliver these reports.” and check on his phone but he didn’t want to appear desperate because of Beatrice.
As he walks back to his office, something flutters down his shirt onto the floor, making Maverick blink and tilt his head at it before crouching to pick it up. It was a bright colored folded paper and when he opened it he couldn’t help the smile on his face. Okay, that was pretty cute, he thinks looking down at the obvious pun and the tiny versions of himself and Beatrice drawn on it.
Pete looks back up to where his nephew’s office is, only to sigh softly because…well, memories come back and sometimes you feel a huge amount of sorrow. Because Carole used to do this with Goose, many times he’d find folded pieces of paper - mainly notebooks pages ripped quickly - whenever Goose was seated and/or staying.
He ‘huh’s quietly, folding the little piece of paper closed again just in time for Rooster to return, “Hey,” he holds it up between his index and middle finger, “You dropped this.”
The look of realization on his face only makes Mav grin, speeding his steps towards his uncle to shove it inside his pocket as if it was the most precious thing he had ever held in his hands, “Thanks I uh, must’ve let it slip.” he muttered, clearing his throat with a soft flush to his cheeks.
“Hmhm,of course.”
“Did you look at it?”
“Me? Who do you think I am,Rooster?” his nephew just stared at him with the subtle squint of his eyes, “I did yeah.”
“I don’t know why I bother asking.” but he’s smiling, there was no anger in his voice. He wasn’t ashamed of Beatrice nor about the love he had for her…he just liked messing with his uncle a little bit, “So, uh, next week Nikki is going to stay with you.”
“Oh yes,” Pete grins, “I know.”
Rooster rolls his eyes, “Well, please don’t teach my daughter weird shit, okay? That’s my job when she gets older.” which will take a long time, she’s not even one year old yet! 
“No promises.” Mav laughs, clapping his shoulder.
-
By the time lunch time arrived, and so did the three over enthusiastic recruits, Rooster excused himself from the table - leaving his uncle wide eyed and horrified - to talk to Bea. It wasn’t an excuse considering he did want to talk to her every day.
But it was pretty fun seeing Mav looking so worried.
Rooster pressed her contact and waited, checking his nails and patting his shirt of any crumbs as the phone rang, twice, three times and he was about to get worried if Beatrice’s laughing voice didn’t come from the other end “Hi,Roos!”
Oh just her voice was enough to make him melt, “Hi,gorgeous.” he smirks, “How’s your day going? Having fun with the girls?”
He could hear laughter and the sound of cutlery in the background, followed by a modern song he couldn’t identify, “Yes! We are at the mall right now.”  she giggles, “Nikki is enjoying some carrot purée and I’m having sushi with the girls! It’s been really good. How are you though-” there’s the subtle sound of Shells’ voice teasing Bea, asking if she wanted some alone time but the brunette just scoffed on the phone, “Ignore that if you heard,Shells is trying to be funny.”
“I am funny!”
“Sometimes you are Shells,” Evelyn’s voice adds up “Tell Rooster hi,Bea.”
“I will, Ev and Shells said hi.”
He closed his eyes with a sigh, leaning his back against the wall because holy shit she was so sweet, “I know gorgeous,I heard them.” he smiles, folding his arm over his chest and under his opposite limb, keeping his eyes around just to pass the time, “Did you find what you were looking for?”
“Oh,yes! Yes I did and I got even more stuff- oh Roos,baby stuff is so cute and Nikki will look so precious! I even got her new shoes!”
“Did you now?”
“Yes, they look like tiny combat boots but like…made of cloth.”
Rooster smiles more, keeping his eyes closed to hear her voice, anyone around him would be aware of the fully enamored look on his face, “Of course,gorgeous.” he sighs dreamily, “...I miss you.” and it comes out quiet, his eyes still closed as he whispers, “I miss you a lot today.”
Beatrice is quiet for a few seconds, only to laugh softly on the phone “I miss you too.” Shells’ obvious fake vomiting could be heard as well, followed by an ‘ow!’ because Evelyn undoubtedly slapped her  “I miss you so much, but…I know you are safe and okay and I’ll see you again later.”
“Baby…” he chuckles, “You are too cute.”
“Did I make you blush?”
He snorts, looking down at his shoes, “A little.”
“Good!”
Oh my God he couldn’t handle her. He just…he was in such a peaceful state in his life, he’s so happy, he’s so fulfilled and so eager to have this life with Beatrice and Nicole. Some of the older officers made fun of him when he announced his engagement then wedding then Nicole’s birth, saying it was too soon too fast and he wouldn’t even see much in his early years.
But what the hell, he was happy with this, he couldn’t ask for something better. Maybe it was…the hole inside of him that longed for a full family, longed for days spent together on a beach, seeing their daughter’s milestones together with a woman who loved him so unashamedly and so purely…he couldn’t really complain. He had nothing to complain about.
His job was dangerous and stressful and even if he loved it he couldn’t deny he got thoughts every now and again. Worrisome thoughts, thoughts that involved him and his father, thoughts that dared to think about the what ifs of his profession…and how much these what ifs weighed on him.
Maybe that’s also why he was so…open about his love for Beatrice and Nicole. He had to live day by day to his fullest, that’s all he had to do. “Roos.” her soft voice snaps him out of his thoughts, blinking his eyes open “You got quiet, everything okay?”
“Everything is just great,gorgeous. Just great…still thinking about you, about Nikki…about us and the many things we’ll do together when I get home later.” he lowers his voice when he says that, chuckling through the phone at her surprised inhale followed by her quiet giggle.
“You,” she whispers back, “Are a menace.”
“I am, especially to my wife.”
Beatrice laughs again, it’s like music, before she continues speaking “Your wife appreciates it. She really does…oh! I also got something for you!”
“Something? Baby you already gifted me today…”
“I know but I saw it and thought of you!” she replies sweetly, “Plus, I think your home office needs…something more but I won’t tell you anything else besides that!”
He smiles with the phone still glued to his ear, looking back to where Mav was just to see his uncle trying to desperately find him in the crowd…so Rooster just backed away even more to hide himself from his view, “Oh,you are not telling me anything else.”
“Nope!”
“Can I guess?”
There’s a short timed pause, “...no.Because you’ll manage to answer out of me and I don’t want that!”
“...baby I love you so much,did I told you that?” he says sweetly, “Because you are the sweetest woman I’ve ever met and my God I’m going to–” he lowers his voice even more “Kiss you so much when I get back.”
“Good,I’d hope so.”
It takes one fleeting glance down at his watch to earn a sigh out of him, “Gorgeous,I need to go back.” He sounds so disappointed it makes her giggle a bit, “Have fun with the girls,okay? I’ll see you later. I love you.”
“I love you too,Roos! See you later!”
He whispers ‘bye’ to her with so much softness he almost felt like he was floating, finishing the call only to fall back against the wall with a dreamy smile on his face. “Fuck,I love her so much.” He pushes himself away from the wall so he could walk back to where Maverick was with the three young officers, his uncle still looking distraught and annoyed at the same time when he meets his eyes.
“Had fun?” he asks once he’s close to the table, earning an amused glare from Pete, who just rolled his eyes because the three recruits were still talking amongst themselves, about Maverick specially.
“Yes, yes, joke all you want.” Pete says, “How’s Bea?”
“Good,she’s out with the girls and she’s having a lot of fun.” he smirks sweetly, “That girl got me good,Mav.” and he didn’t even care if the three other guys were within earshot, hell he didn’t care at all.
“She sure did, Rooster.” Mav adds, “And so did Nicole.”
Rooster’s cheek dimples when he gives his uncle a small grin, sliding his phone in his pocket before he sits back down.
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Beatrice sighs dreamily while looking at their wedding picture - her background that she couldn’t really change even if she tried to - giggling like a little girl with her longtime crush as her friends watch amusedly, “Well,” Evelyn begins, sipping her lemonade, “Love sure does look good on you.”
The brunette just offers her friend a knowing look, “I can say the same about you.” she smiles, “You and Jake are adorable together.”
Evelyn’s smile widened subtly, but Bea knew she appreciated it a lot. Jake was a good guy and he really liked her, he had his issues - obviously - but he was really in love with her…and he was going to marry her…and they were expecting their first child together, a child that already had a very nice wardrobe. “Ahem.” Shells arches her brows, pointing at herself, “What about me?”
“You are crazy about Bob, Shells and you make fun of me because of how I act around Roos…when you are the same way.”
Shells smiled knowingly, “True,I do love my sugarpuff.”
Beatrice sighs softly, leaning back into her seat while keeping her eyes on a sleeping Nicole, “...I’m so happy.” she whispers, ‘I…I feel like…I don’t know, it’s–when we dated it was amazing, then we got married and now we have a child. And he keeps making me feel like I’m over the moon every single time.” she looks down at her wedding ring, rubbing the golden band with her thumb, “And we have a house and we have a healthy relationship and…and there’s nothing hidden in there. It’s so crazy…sixteen years old Bea would never believe it.”
If she could talk to her younger self she was sure she’d be stared at like she was crazy, “Yeah, well, you two are just two peas in a pod,” Shells smirks, flicking her eyes towards Nicole as she sips her juice, “So…” 
“So?”
“Are you and Rooster planning for another one?”
“Planning for– wait, you mean another baby?!” Beatrice’s eyes widened at Shells’ nod, “I…no? Shells,Nikki is not even one year old yet. She doesn’t even have teeth.” just imagining getting pregnant again so quickly was crazy. There was no way they’d do that, they’d have to really think about it and then figure out if it was viable or not.
Sure, they had enough rooms for more kids - and maybe she’d like more - but there was only so much that could be done…during the time they had. Especially Rooster. “We aren’t thinking about it yet, no.”
“Jesus,Shells, let me have my own baby first.” Evelyn muttered, “You got baby fever of some sort?”
“I’m an only child,I wanna be an auntie!”
Beatrice huffed a laugh, mentally hating how the thought of more children ingrained itself in her brain…no. No she shouldn’t think about that when Nikki was so young, and especially because they couldn’t have more children yet, they talked about having one not more than that. 
She looks down at the sleeping baby by her side, Nicole’s hair mussed up because of the seat and one of her favorite toys close to her side - obviously it was the chicken Jake gave her - and Beatrice just thought that she could talk to Rooster about it, at least to have it out of the way.
Yeah, just to have it out of the way.
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smokeybrandreviews · 2 years
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On Strange Tides
I just got back from seeing Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. It was an experience, i must say, but i totally understand the mixed reviews the thing is getting. I think it leans more towards the Audience score rather than the Critic’s take on Rotten Tomatoes but i can see the argument for both. I wanted to properly review this thing, like i would any other MCU fare, but as i walked home from the theater, i had more time to think about what i wanted to say. What would have been a straight, bulleted, take on the Good, the Bad, and the Verdict, evolved into something much grander, something that really drove it’s way home, to my bleeding Marvel heart; Phase Four is f*cking disappointing. MoM is really a mixed bag and that roulette of quality feels like the overall tone of Phase Four MCU as a whole, so far. I’ll get into that in detail but i wanted to highlight some of the things i did like in MoM before i dump all over this, the sophomore effort pf the Sorcerer Supreme. Now, in order for me to make my point about my utter indifference to what the House that Feige Built has been putting out, I'm going to have to spoil a bunch of sh*t, including Doc Strange II. So, if you just want my take on the film with out those reveals, it’s good. It’s fun. Go see it. If you want the more detailed issues i have and the dopeness that really left it’s mark, then read on.
Elizabeth Olsen kills as Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch. This is the most the MCU has really let her do, including WandaVision, and she goes all in. Her heel turn was spoiled years ago and i was on the fence about it but Lizzie proved me wrong. She is cruel. She is menacing. She is un-f*cking-hinged. It’s wild to think that this may be the swan song for her character because i want SO much more of this Wanda.
Bandersnatch Cumberdoodled continues to be a solid get for the MCU. I’ve seen a fan of this cat for years, way back during his Sherlock days, so watching him absolutely RDJ his way into Stephen Strange has been a real treat. It makes sense that the MCU has pivoted to make him the cornerstone going forward with all of the mysticism and multiverse shenanigans that will inevitably climax in Phase six.
Always a pleasure seeing Benedict Wong doing Wong stuff. He actually got to do a lot in MoM, i was surprised. Mans is still the Sorcerer Supreme, even if he plays Robin to Stephen’s Batman but i ain’t mad.
There seems to be a pretty vocal set of fans decrying Xochitl Gomez’s take on America Chavez but i think she did a decent job. I mean, she had to act across from Bumbledoo Cranberrysauce and Lizzie Olsen. These cats were having a whole ass duel in their scenes but Xochitl held her own. I genuinely think that she was a solid choice and look forward to what she’ll do on that Young Avengers squad they seem to be building. So far, we got America, Patriot, Speed, and Wiccan. And Kate Bishop, i guess, but i think she’s a little too old for the “Young” moniker in this universe.
This movie is f*cking gorgeous. Like, it looks REAL good. I was all the way on board when Sam Raimi was announced as the director because i know he has an eye or the bizarre and that really shines through in some of these visuals. Before anything, Mom is definitely a Sam Raimi horror movie, for sure.
The visualization of America’s powers was spectacular. I loved the whole star motif giving form and was very surprised when she just started rocking the life out of Wanda at the end. That sh*t was dope.
The Illuminati were pretty cool. We got that John Krasinski Mr. Fantastic everyone wanted. For, like, three minutes. We got a return of Picard’s Xavier, with hover chair to boot, only to see him get murdered on the Astral Plane. We got the guy ho played Black Bolt on that god awful show, in full costume, and even obliterate the third or fourth Doc Strange with just a whisper. I mean, they’re all dead, but it was dope seeing these characters on screen for, like, the ten minutes we did.
Charlize. F*cking. Theron. Is playing Clea and i am losing my sh*t about it! First off, i love that Strange’s destined love interests, and niece of his arch nemesis, is age appropriate. Bundleofstix Cumquat is forty-five years old and Charlize is forty-six. I love that sh*t. She shows up, accuses Strange of starting an Incursion, cuts open a portal to what looked a lot like the Dark Dimension, and called Strange a b*tch to his face. I am in love.
The above sh*t is really the only things i cared for in this movie. Like i said, Multiverse of Madness isn’t terrible, it’s just not... consequential. The entirety of Phase Four MCU feels that way. Like, you stunt-cast the one guy every fan of Marvel proper would love to see as Mr. Fantastic, and then kill him within minutes of his first onscreen appearance? You have Wanda go full Witch in WandaVision, only to have her give up and kill herself in the most anticlimactic way possible? Wong literally said she can alter reality on a whim and she literally controlled summoned demons from across universes, only to give up at the finish line? Bro. And then you hit me with that Clea stinger? After all the sh*t i sat through, you tease a better f*cking movie?? And that, right there, is the problem with Phase Four; There is a promise of a better movie later.
Now, i get it. You have to build to the climax. That’s why Infinity War and Endgame hist like they did. It’s why No Way Home was so goddamn satisfying. There was history there. There was something to pay off. No one outside of a comic geek knows what a multiverse is. You need to build that up. You need that foundation in order to deliver the pay off and i am more than certain that pay off is going to be a take on the 2015 Secret Wars arc. That story is one of my favorites and easily top tn of the last decade, and it started with a bunch of Beyonders causing Incursions. Just like various Stephens did in Mom. Just like the reason why America, a multiverse singularity, is so f*cking dangerous. You keep punching holes into different realities Superboy-Prime style, you might leave a bit of damage in your wake. Damage that might collapse the multiverse ad lead to Battleworld. I know all of this because i read comics. Normies do not.
Imagine being a guy who just likes seeing Captain America throw his shield and Black Widow scorpion kicking goons on screen. You don’t read the comics and your versions of these heroes, are just what Feige presented. Now imagine trying to get your head around the fact that thee are infinite numbers of these characters that could, at any moment, show up randomly. Now imagine all those characters you know and love, getting replaced by some d-list motherf*ckers you have no idea about, cats who literally do not exists to you as a strictly Marvel Films fan. You just spent eleven years with these cats, getting emotionally invested, watching some of them actually die, and now you’re telling me none of that matters? That they can just be replaced by sidekicks or even a different f*cking version of themselves?? Word?
Everything about MoM, and Phase Four at large, is about “what comes next.” This is all set-up for later. We get that Strange and Clea flick. We get the Dark Avengers that Black Widow and BuckyCap set up. We get that Young Avengers serial that so many of the MCU shows have set up. Phase Four is all about set up and, coming off the pay off from Phase three, cats just do not have the patience for this sh*t again. But you need that. You need that patience because, what we are getting now might not be spectacular, but it’s fun and entertaining and, more to the point, setting up for what comes next because, if this sh*t goes the way i think, the way i hope, hat comes next is going to be f*cking amazing! Phase Four isn’t bad. It’s not even boring. It’s just very methodical because it has to be the base so the decadence of Phase Five and Phase Six can stand firm in their shine. Doc Strange II is crawling, now, so Doc Strange III can run.
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smokeybrand · 2 years
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On Strange Tides
I just got back from seeing Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. It was an experience, i must say, but i totally understand the mixed reviews the thing is getting. I think it leans more towards the Audience score rather than the Critic’s take on Rotten Tomatoes but i can see the argument for both. I wanted to properly review this thing, like i would any other MCU fare, but as i walked home from the theater, i had more time to think about what i wanted to say. What would have been a straight, bulleted, take on the Good, the Bad, and the Verdict, evolved into something much grander, something that really drove it’s way home, to my bleeding Marvel heart; Phase Four is f*cking disappointing. MoM is really a mixed bag and that roulette of quality feels like the overall tone of Phase Four MCU as a whole, so far. I’ll get into that in detail but i wanted to highlight some of the things i did like in MoM before i dump all over this, the sophomore effort pf the Sorcerer Supreme. Now, in order for me to make my point about my utter indifference to what the House that Feige Built has been putting out, I'm going to have to spoil a bunch of sh*t, including Doc Strange II. So, if you just want my take on the film with out those reveals, it’s good. It’s fun. Go see it. If you want the more detailed issues i have and the dopeness that really left it’s mark, then read on.
Elizabeth Olsen kills as Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch. This is the most the MCU has really let her do, including WandaVision, and she goes all in. Her heel turn was spoiled years ago and i was on the fence about it but Lizzie proved me wrong. She is cruel. She is menacing. She is  un-f*cking-hinged. It’s wild to think that this may be the swan song for her character because i want SO much more of this Wanda.
Bandersnatch Cumberdoodled continues to be a solid get for the MCU. I’ve seen a fan of this cat for years, way back during his Sherlock days, so watching him absolutely RDJ his way into Stephen Strange has been a real treat. It makes sense that the MCU has pivoted to make him the cornerstone going forward with all of the mysticism and multiverse shenanigans that will inevitably climax in Phase six.
Always a pleasure seeing Benedict Wong doing Wong stuff. He actually got to do a lot in MoM, i was surprised. Mans is still the Sorcerer Supreme, even if he plays Robin to Stephen’s Batman but i ain’t mad.
There seems to be a pretty vocal set of fans decrying Xochitl Gomez’s take on America Chavez but i think she did a decent job. I mean, she had to act across from Bumbledoo Cranberrysauce and Lizzie Olsen. These cats were having a whole ass duel in their scenes but Xochitl held her own. I genuinely think that she was a solid choice and look forward to what she’ll do on that Young Avengers squad they seem to be building. So far, we got America, Patriot, Speed, and Wiccan. And Kate Bishop, i guess, but i think she’s a little too old for the “Young” moniker in this universe.
This movie is f*cking gorgeous. Like, it looks REAL good. I was all the way on board when Sam Raimi was announced as the director because i know he has an eye or the bizarre and that really shines through in some of these visuals. Before anything, Mom is definitely a Sam Raimi horror movie, for sure.
The visualization of America’s powers was spectacular. I loved the whole star motif giving form and was very surprised when she just started rocking the life out of Wanda at the end. That sh*t was dope.
The Illuminati were pretty cool. We got that John Krasinski Mr. Fantastic everyone wanted. For, like, three minutes. We got a return of Picard’s Xavier, with hover chair to boot, only to see him get murdered on the Astral Plane. We got the guy ho played Black Bolt on that god awful show, in full costume, and even obliterate the third or fourth Doc Strange with just a whisper. I mean, they’re all dead, but it was dope seeing these characters on screen for, like, the ten minutes we did.
Charlize. F*cking. Theron. Is playing Clea and i am losing my sh*t about it! First off, i love that Strange’s destined love interests, and niece of his arch nemesis, is age appropriate. Bundleofstix Cumquat is forty-five years old and Charlize is forty-six. I love that sh*t. She shows up, accuses Strange of starting an Incursion, cuts open a portal to what looked a lot like the Dark Dimension, and called Strange a b*tch to his face. I am in love.
The above sh*t is really the only things i cared for in this movie. Like i said, Multiverse of Madness isn’t terrible, it’s just not... consequential. The entirety of Phase Four MCU feels that way. Like, you stunt-cast the one guy every fan of Marvel proper would love to see as Mr. Fantastic, and then kill him within minutes of his first onscreen appearance? You have Wanda go full Witch in WandaVision, only to have her give up and kill herself in the most anticlimactic way possible? Wong literally said she can alter reality on a whim and she literally controlled summoned demons from across universes, only to give up at the finish line? Bro. And then you hit me with that Clea stinger? After all the sh*t i sat through, you tease a better f*cking movie?? And that, right there, is the problem with Phase Four; There is a promise of a better movie later.
Now, i get it. You have to build to the climax. That’s why Infinity War and Endgame hist like they did. It’s why No Way Home was so goddamn satisfying. There was history there. There was something to pay off. No one outside of a comic geek knows what a multiverse is. You need to build that up. You need that foundation in order to deliver the pay off and i am more than certain that pay off is going to be a take on the 2015 Secret Wars arc. That story is one of my favorites and easily top tn of the last decade, and it started with a bunch of Beyonders causing Incursions. Just like various Stephens did in Mom. Just like the reason why America, a multiverse singularity, is so f*cking dangerous. You keep punching holes into different realities Superboy-Prime style, you might leave a bit of damage in your wake. Damage that might collapse the multiverse ad lead to Battleworld. I know all of this because i read comics. Normies do not.
Imagine being a guy who just likes seeing Captain America throw his shield and Black Widow scorpion kicking goons on screen. You don’t read the comics and your versions of these heroes, are just what Feige presented. Now imagine trying to get your head around the fact that thee are infinite numbers of these characters that could, at any moment, show up randomly. Now imagine all those characters you know and love, getting replaced by some d-list motherf*ckers you have no idea about, cats who literally do not exists to you as a strictly Marvel Films fan. You just spent eleven years with these cats, getting emotionally invested, watching some of them actually die, and now you’re telling me none of that matters? That they can just be replaced by sidekicks or even a different f*cking version of themselves?? Word?
Everything about MoM, and Phase Four at large, is about “what comes next.” This is all set-up for later. We get that Strange and Clea flick. We get the Dark Avengers that Black Widow and BuckyCap set up. We get that Young Avengers serial that so many of the MCU shows have set up. Phase Four is all about set up and, coming off the pay off from Phase three, cats just do not have the patience for this sh*t again. But you need that. You need that patience because, what we are getting now might not be spectacular, but it’s fun and entertaining and, more to the point, setting up for what comes next because, if this sh*t goes the way i think, the way i hope, hat comes next is going to be f*cking amazing! Phase Four isn’t bad. It’s not even boring. It’s just very methodical because it has to be the base so the decadence of Phase Five and Phase Six can stand firm in their shine. Doc Strange II is crawling, now, so Doc Strange III can run.
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Control Don’t Slow The Pace Chris Evans x Male Reader
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Warnings: Smut
(Imma being using the lyrics of kiss me more by Doja Cat)
‘Can’t wait, Can’t wait’ Thought Chris as the car pulled over the crowded parking lot. “Chris can you stop fidgeting” Scarlet scolded the Bostonian man. “He has been like this since the morning.” Said Scott. “Of course he has, big baby bear here has a crush on their idol.” RDJ giggled. “Simp Simp Simp” Sebastian exclaimed. The four friends laugh at the frowning bearded men. SO what if he had a small crush on the all beautiful singer M/N M/L/N. He was good singer, great actually, beautiful voice, eyes, hair, face...
Okay so maybe the Bostonian man had a big crush on M/N, I mean who wouldn’t. Chris dashes out the car, waiting for his slow friends to exit the car. “Come on you guys.” He was acting such a child like. “Relax Mister, our sits aren’t gonna go anywhere.” Said Scott. 
Walking in front of his friends, Chris was quickly walking through the crowds of people to get to his seat. The show was going to start soon and his friends were taking forever. “Look at him, he looks a like a happy puppy waggling his tail” RDJ teased. And then The arena goes completely dark when colors of pink and yellow beginning flashing as the young singer runs up the stage. 
Thousands possibly a million of people were screaming and cheering out the young singer’s name at their top of their lungs. Posters, flags and waving arms were all up in the air. M/N smiles and chuckling at the cheers coming from his fans. This was the fourth sold out show of his tour. Excitement ran though his body. With so much energy, he pulls off the mic of it’s stand. “Good Evening Boston!!!” M/N yelled at the top of his lungs. The cheering got louder and crazier
“Marry me M/N” Sebas yelled. Robert along with Scarlet and with Scott began cheering as well, while Chris could only smile widely as he stared to M/N. The younger had a yellow and black plaid cropped jacket with a white turtleneck beige trousers, damn he looked gorgeous. “Hey Chris stop drooling please. He isn’t yours only,” Robert said. Chris chuckles, rolling his eyes. He didn’t pay no mind of the teasing after all this was M/N first concert in Boston and Chris wanted to make it a unforgettable memory. “I love you M/N” Chris shouted through the crowds. What a fangirl...
With the mic near his lips, M/N began singing. “We hug yes we make love and always just say goodnight.” Those soft seductive words sends shivers down the spine of the Bostonian man. Hearts filled his eyes as they follow every move of M/N’s body. His looks, M/N’s features were so god-like. God all of that made Chris’s feet turn into jelly. M/N’s voice keeps up with the lyrics. It was like he were speaking to Chris. 
The young singer scans through the crowd, reading all of the fans poster. One said ‘I missed my sister’s wedding for this.’ Which made M/N snort. But along the way his eyes stop to see a group of 5 friends, who for some reason caught his attention. And that’s when it came into his mind. Robert Downy JR, Scarlet Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Scott Evans and Chris Evans all cheering. Holy shit they were in his concert???, M/N was the biggest fan of marvel and made sure to let people know in Insta. But what got the singer more excited and a bit nervous was the fact that Chris freaking Evans was feet away from him. God damn Chris Evans was in his concert. 
M/N had the biggest crush on the beautiful bearded man. Something in him grew. the urge of getting his attention even though he had it but wanted Chris Evans to realize it were just for him. Fuck it, M/N send a wink towards him in which made the crowd go berserk, thinking it was sent for them. Chris eyes widen, realizing who it was really sent too. With tinting shades of pink written on his face, Chris bites his lip. M/N notices it and smirks. The crowd once again goes crazy. The young singer kept singing but kept the corner of his eye on him. The show went on with M/N and Chris exchanging grins and stares. 
~Hours later~
After the show ended, fans were waiting outside for M/N to come out to sign autographs. “Whatcha got there Chris?” Scott snooped his head next to his brother’s shoulder. Chris pushes away, hiding away the album he wanted signed. “Yea I’m a simp for M/N M/L/N, I’m a big simp for him.” Scott laughs at his brother statement. The Bostonian man was practically hopping up and down in anticipation, waiting for his idol to come out. 
The Crowd began screaming as the doors open up to M/N walking out and waving at his fans. People pull out their phones, cameras and were swinging their autographs towards M/N. The young singer signs them all and chats with his fans something Chris loved about him. So down to earth. But there eyes once again meet. Their surroundings go completely black and it was only them two. “Hi” M/N smiled. The Bostonian could only do the same although he was freaking out in the inside. “I’m your biggest fan” 
“Wow I feel so intimidated that Chris Evans is a fan of me, I’m also a fan of you.” Chuckled M/N. A big smile lightens up on Chris’s face, “I love your work, music everything about you!” ‘‘Thank you really. I love all the character’s you have portrayed in all your movies and I’ve had a crush on you since Not Another Teen movie came out and I still do until now.” M/N confessed. The cheeks of Chris began having a tint of pink, “That’s good to know, I also-” “Oop I’m so sorry looks I have to go now but it was a pleasure meeting you.” M/N waved goodbye to Chris before going his car. “I love you.” Chris yelled enough for M/N to hear. He didn’t even get the album signed but the small conversation was everything to him.
Lowering the car window, M/N blows an air kiss towards the Bostonian man. Chris chuckled dumbfoundedly before Sebas patted him on his back, bringing him back to reality. “Come on big guy time to go.” “Yea sure.” muttered Chris as he watched the car drive off...
M/N car pulled over the hotel where he was staying when another car pull next to him. Five people came out, all laughing and talking. His eyes widen upon realizing who they were. “Holy shit is that M/N M/L/N” Yelled Sebastian “Fuck it really is, Hey Chris come look who it is .” Robert holler . The Bostonian man comes out the car to see his crush standing 5 feet away. “Hello again” M/N waved with a nervous smile. “I’m literally your biggest fan along with Chris who is the biggest simp for-” 
“That doesn’t need to be said Sebastian.” Chris mutters under his breath. “Well it was obvious when he yelled I LOVE YOU to me 30 minutes ago.” Chuckled M/N. “Yep he is a big lover for ya.” Robert ruffled Chris’s hair. “Come on guys don’t embarrass Chris or intimidate M/N” Scarlet said. “He deserves it for telling the story when I shitted my pants.” Scott frowned. “You were a baby to make it far Scott.” Exclaimed Scarlet. “Wow you all seem to have a good strong friendships huh.” The singers said. “Yep and Chris is the heart of it and is the most talkative but isn’t to much at this moment.” Said Robert. “I have an idea, why don’t we all go to the hotels balcony, have some drinks and take the shyness off of Chris?” M/N approached. The five friends looked at each other almost as if they were communicating with telepathy before shrugging and saying yes. M/N and Chris exchanged a small glance before realizing and quickly turning away to hide their blushing faces.
And now M/N found himself drinking and chatting with the cast of marvel. It was really enjoyable, they kept teasing Chris. M/N smiled at every small comment they made about the poor Bostonian actor. It was at the time when his eyes stopped at Chris. Tipping back his beer, Chris locked eyes with the singer. The small fire place illuminated them. M/N’s drunk hazy eyes looked back, scanning the Bostonian actor from toe to head. He looked so fucking hot. The blue shirt Chris wore was pulled back over his head to reveal his chest and chiseled pecs. And there was a smug smirk on is face. Everything was blurry from that point on. All M/N could recall was getting closer to him, being a bit touchy too, walking to the elevator and to his room...
To now, frantic hands pulling off each other’s clothes. Chris lowers M/N into the bed and crashes his lips onto the young singers. Their hands roam each other’s body but god were Chris’s lips so soft. The taste of beer in his tongue was tasty as well the hormones. “Wait wait I don’t take advantage in your state” Chris pulled away earning a groan from M/N. “No no it’s alright don’t go” 
Chris scanned, deciding. But he gotten up anyways, already heading out the room when there’d been a moment when M/N’s hand had gone between his legs. The Bostonian man body had lurched towards him. He’d tipped his head back at the feeling of M/N’s fingers going to the back of his neck and he’d groaned. Once again their lips met. Chris unbuckles his pants and let them fall to the ground. “What’s wrong?” 
M/N’s jaw nearly dropped when he pulled way from the kiss to see Chris standing naked in front of him. The monstrosity was hanging between his legs, standing proudly with arousal. M/N always knew or at least heard that the Bostonian actor had a shape but god damn he was muscular and big too. But what got the most of M/N was the cock, fucking christ Chris Evans was hung. Nothing could have prepared for what he was to witness. Chris’s cock swings between his legs as he approached the singer and getting on top of him. M/N was absolutely dumbstruck. 
“You like big cock huh?” The Bostonian man questioned with a smug grin on his face. He locks hands with M/N, pining them down to the bed. With a slight nod, M/N was speechless and eyes widened. The thick cock had a big red helmet with a slight of pre-cum already dripping down. M/N gotten harder by staring at it. 
Now fully embrace, Chris big hands wrapped around M/N’s ass. The pants of the singer had heavier upon the Bostonian man’s finger prodding his hole as the singer caressed the Bostonian man chest. “Mmm feels like you’ve got a fresh load up there.” Chris purred withdrawing a finger coated. Spreading them apart, they scissor there way in. “What a tight boy pussy you have.” Smirked the Bostonian man. Soft quiet moans escaped out of M/N’s lips upon the thickness of Chris’s finger stretching his walls apart. They go in an out constantly. Chris closed his eyes enjoying the tightness around him. 
The singer whines when they pull away, feeling nothing but the cold breeze until a yelp left his lips. Chris smacked M/N’s ass with both hands before giving them a squeeze. “Never thought I would have made M/N a damn mess.” Chris snickered upon seeing the singer’s red crying face. Licking up the slit, tongue flat against the male singer as he dragged his tongue all the way to M/N’s ass. The singer gaps his mouth open when Chris spits on the ring making him clench. His thumb rubbed over the little hole.
 “Fucking Christ.” M/N throw his head. Teeth were clashing against his leg. Chris kisses and bites before smacking M/N’s ass once more.  A whiney moan escapes the singer’s mouth at the feeling of the thickness pushing itself inside him. “Ready sweetheart.” Chris grasps the singers waist, fucking him down. M/N’s body roughly pushes into the mattress until Chris releases. But it wasn’t for long when his fingers curl around M/N’s elbows. The Bostonian man groans at the tightness around them. “Fuck your tight even after I finger you.” 
All M/N knew was that his hole was very happy. “You feel that?” Chris asked, grinding his cock deeper into the singer. “Shit” Gasped M/N. The Bostonian man let out a satisfied chuckle. “That’s your spot isn’t, can tell by the way your tightening. *Chuckles* Gonna destroy you my little M/N.” 
A bolt of electricity coursed through M/N, working from the depths of his hole to the tip of his cock. This was new, something the singer never experienced but nothing to complain about. Jesus it was incredible. And then Chris begins to thrust. “Fuck Chris fuck me hard.” Screamed M/N. “Oh pretty boy you don’t need to tell me that.” Chris’s hips began to thrust in and out at a mercilessly pace. Each trust grew faster, harder an animalistic way that got the Bostonian man grunting and M/N moaning loud enough for the next door neighbors to hear. 
Their lips crash together, pressing hard when M/N wrapped his arms around Chris’s shoulders pressing him closer to the singer. It was passionate and animalistic. Bodies were covered in sweat, it was hot, sticky. Slick noises along with moans bounced out the walls Chris’s cock was just hitting the right spots.. “Fuck Chris Hnngh it hurts.”  
Chris crotch his head down, biting on M/N’s chest. Which nipple and bite vibrated throughout M/N’s. He forcefully pulls him away to his his gorgeous face. Chris’s face was strained and the veins were popping out. Which tempted M/N to sunk his teeth in. “Fuck yea baby take what you want. I’ve been dreaming about this day.” 
Moans come out of M/N’s lips like a whore when realizing the coil in his stomach was about to crack. Chris felt the singer’s walls pulse around him. He was close. “Fucking Christ your hole is so fucking hungry for my milk.” “Chris I’m gonna cum!” He increased the pace of his thrusts. “Gonna cum for me huh? I can feel it to. Your mine aren’t ya?” 
M/N nodded before screaming Chris’s name as he came harder. “All mine...” With a finally thrust Chris groans, throwing his back as he released his warm seed. The two men hold each other tightly as they convulsed each other.
“God that was amazing.” Muttered the breathless Bostonian actor. M/N was panting with sweat and sticky on Chris’s body. “Yea...that was awesome...” “I have to confess you, I really like you an-” Snores interrupted him and Chris chuckles upon seeing M/N asleep. He looked so beautiful. Placing a soft kiss on his lips, Chris whispers, “I love you.” And turns the lamp lights to cuddle up with his idol.
(Next Morning)
The shining sun illuminated through the windows, hitting M/N’s face. He rubs his eyes, licks his swell lips and gets up-”AH FUCK” Screamed M/N. A great amount of pain hit his back and ass making him fall back to bed. What the fuck happened? He scan the room to see his clothes thrown on each corner. Oh god did I do something stupid?, He thought
Suddenly the doors of the room open to reveal Chris coming in. “Good morning.” A big charming smile spread his lips making M/N blush. “H-hey” The Bostonian man approaches him and sat down next to the singer, “I don’t know if you remembered anything about las-” “I don’t but I have a clue.” Chuckled M/N, “I’m sorry if I made it comfortab-”
“No it’s fine, I liked it as well as I like you.” Those words made his heart jolt. Was Chris Evans saying he liked him. “Oh um I also like you...” A big puppy smile jolted on the Bostonian man’s face. “Wow that’s so great to hear. I uh wish I could stay but my friends are leaving but I will write my number down for you to call anytime.” He places a sticky note down to the table. “My number...Thank you M/N” Chris places a kiss on M/N’s forehead. “See you soon.” Winked the actor before exciting.
An idiotic grin was spread was written on the singer’s face. Looks like he got Chris Evans around his hands...
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itsallyscorner · 3 years
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Can you write a little mix member x avengers cast?? Maybe?
Hello love! Thank you for the request, I apologize for taking so long to work on it! I’ve written this as a headcanon, since I haven’t done any of those in a while. I hope you like it❤️
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The Marvel Cast Finds Out You’re In Little Mix
Why is this lowkey a crack fic/headcanon😭💀
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Alrighty so, I feel like they probably wouldn’t know you’re part of a band or who Little Mix is.
Since SADLY, the girls aren’t as big in the States as we’d like them to be:(
The people who definitely might know you are ✨The Brits✨ and Scarlett because she has a young daughter who probably listened to Wings or something—kids find everything on the internet these days.
Working with Marvel was your first acting gig; so none of them knew anything about you or if you’ve been in other films, etc.
Except for Tom Holland, who was lowkey fangirling at the fact he gets to work with one of the Little Mix members.
Side note: he’ll be deeply offended when he figures out the others don’t know about Little Mix or that you can sing.
The rest of the cast (RDJ, Chris Evans, Anthony Mackie, Seb, Lizzie, etc.) had a hunch that you were some kind of writer.
You were always humming to yourself and writing in your notebook or typing down notes in your phone when something came to mind.
Though they didn’t pry at your business because—well, it wasn’t their business.
They could find out about your other job through many ways. Maybe you guys are doing promo and some interviewers mention the band and things about a new album, to which most of them were confused about.
“So (Y/n), I know this is your first time acting. How different was it from performing on stage and acting on camera?”
Everyone’s attention would be on you (this is a panel btw) Mackie’s looking at the back of your head in confusion, Robert fully turns in his seat to look at you, Lizzie is also curious, Evans is looking between you and the reporter—everyone is just confused.
“Performing on stage? Did you do Broadway (y/n/n)?” Evans asked. Tom (Holland) scoffed shaking his head, disgusted to be part of this group of uncultured swines.
You chuckled and shook your head, “No, I’m a singer. I’m part of a girlband.”
The whole cast gasped in shock. Mackie let out a loud “WHAT?!”. Robert leaned even closer to you trying to see if you were lying. Others whispered amongst themselves asking each other if they knew.
Tom (Holland) just sat back watching everyone’s reactions along with you. Amused at the amount of questions that were suddenly being thrown your way.
He’d also be quick to add, “NOT just ANY girlband, but the biggest girlband on the planet.”
For clarification, Tom’s a very proud Mixer.
Scarlett finally recognized you, knowing that she’s seen you somewhere before, but could never put her finger onto it. “Wait you’re from Little Mix!”
“THANK YOU! FINALLY SOMEONE WITH SOME TASTE!” Tom yelled, dramatically turning to Scarlett.
After the initial shock, everyone was very curious. They wanted to hear your music, wanted to know the other members, when your next tour was—they were very ecstatic.
When you guys finally reached London for the press tour, there was a lot of hype for Little Mix because you guys were going to finally reunite after months of being apart.
The girls were allowed to visit set, but since you guys were working on your new album, they were stuck in London. You were relocated to Atlanta, filming an Avengers movie and working on the album via FaceTime/Zoom.
You and the girls reunite the same night you land in London! As tired as you were, the five of you hung out in your hotel room.
You were all excited for the days to come. Not only were you doing promo for the movie but you and the girls were going to be performing again on night time talk shows and were having a Live Lounge session with BBC Radio 1.
The panel of the cast discovering you were part of a band went viral. Many of the fans couldn’t believe they didn’t know about your other job.
There were even edits going around social media of the cast looking clueless and or reacting to your ‘secret’.
Then there were ones like “Tom Holland being a Mixer for 10 minutes and 57 seconds straight”.
Your favorite one was where they zoomed in on everyone’s confused expression while that one Nicki Minaj song played in the background.
It was mentioned in almost every interview after it went viral.
“So none of you had a clue that (y/n) was also a singer? Like at all?”
“I didn’t even know homegirl could sing, matter of fact I never imagined her to be in a girlband.” — Anthony Mackie
“I had a hunch that she was a musician or artist, but no one ever listens to me.” — Chris Evans
“(Y/n)’s in a girlband? Since when?” — Paul Rudd
“After we found out, I listened to all six of their albums on the flight here.” — Elizabeth Olsen
“Of course I knew, my music taste is immaculate compared to the others.” — Tom Holland
“Shut the fuck up, Tom.” — Anthony Mackie
“I really enjoy Black Magic, it reminds me of Wanda.” — Paul Bettany
The cast was so eager to hear you sing and watch you perform with the girls.
They finally got to do that when you invited them to the Live Lounge session. They also got to meet the girls.
You were very happy at that moment; seeing the two groups of people you love meeting each other and getting along meant a lot to you. It gave you a lil warm tingle in your heart.
Since there were no fans in the studio, it was only you and the girls, the band, and a bunch of the Avengers.
While the cameras rolled and you guys were performing, they were crowded together behind the scenes. Some of them were sitting on the carpeted floors or standing against the walls.
They were absolutely stunned when they heard you sing. You had a powerful voice that ranged from high to low, something they never expected of you.
When they heard you and the girls sing or harmonize with each other, it was like they were all in heaven.
“They sound like angels.”
“My ears are tingling, but like in a good way.”
“Seriously, how did we not know she can sing like this?”
“Hear me out—this is a perfect reason as to why we should have an Avengers musical.”
“Chris if we hear you bring up a damn musical one more time I swear.”
“Their voices go so well together, how do they even do that?”
Scarlett would secretly film videos to show her daughter. I have a feeling that Evans, Tom, RDJ, Sebby, and Mark would record some parts as well and would post it onto their Insta stories.
When fans found out they were at the Live Lounge they freaked out.
Ever since they found out you were in a band, they’ve been the biggest fans and supporters of the group.
They’re always promoting your albums on their social media accounts without you even asking.
Privately and publicly praising you guys for performances or achievements.
Your two main groups clashed and now everyone was friends. It was definitely the most weirdest collision— Little Mix and the cast of the Avengers. But it worked out perfectly.
Everyone got along with each other and the girls would always visit you on set.
They’re always playing the band’s song in the background on set.
Most of them won’t admit, but they definitely memorized the lyrics to almost every song.
*cough cough* Mackie and Hemsworth
I feel like Samuel L. Jackson would join in on the action too, one way or another. Somehow he got looped in.
ANOTHER THING OMG, they would definitely stand up for you and the girls whenever Piers Morgan or some asshole hates on you guys or pulls a jab on you all.
Best beileve Evans will be calling him out publicly on Twitter.
“Why are you so worried about a bunch of talented women who are doing their job and bringing happiness to others? They’ve done nothing to you, you’re always the one making jabs at them. Leave them alone you fucking British meatball.”
I feel like Robert helped you and the girls find a better management company after learning about the unfair treatment you all faced under Simon’s care.
In conclusion: The Marvel cast would be ecstatic to learn about you being a singer and they’d become your biggest fans. They truly adore you and the girls for your amazing talent :’)
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I’m reminded of this interview that Tom and Zendaya probably FEEL older than they are, if that makes sense, at least in terms of stage-of-life. They both started their careers very young, and they’ve both been going hard since the start. Zendaya is very young to receive an Emmie and now the Fashion Icon award, two achievements that some could regard as the zenith of a person’s career. Tom landed his dream role at…19? For those of us who started our careers around 18 or 22, it might SEEM too soon to some people to take a hiatus for a family in their mid-20s, but for people whose “grown-up” lives started in adolescence, the time for the next stage probably feels earlier than average, too.
And Lila, I want to say that Im 💯 with you that love and commitment happens when it happens, and I don’t personally think that domestic life HAS to happen in a break from public life. I’m just saying for all these people, who seem to be in your inbox, who map out theirs and others’ lives, Tom and Zendaya are a perfect counterexample. Everyone and every relationship is different and charts its own path.
I’m glad that we saw the full column from that Total Film excerpt because I thought that Tom’s disagreement with and differing perspective (much more mature IMO) from RDJ’s was so illuminating.
Thank you for this. I get a lot of shit because I don’t buy into the whole , this needs to happen at this age bull. I know I talk a lot about my life but I did get engaged at 18, married at 20, babies at 21 and 23 (and now 28). So I’ve lived a life that some would say can’t work. I’m contemplating basically retiring or just going to part time consulting cause that’s where my heart is leading me right now and again I’m not even 30. So I don’t find it odd that the people that have both been working since they were preteens may be ready for a change of pace. I also don’t think anyone should be shocked that two 25 year olds are discussing marriage and children, like they’re at the age where the average person gets engaged and starts settling down. If I went through my high school friends list about 50 percent of them are already married with kids, so again just very confused how their age is a factor at all. It would be different if we were having this conversation during Hoco press but they’re full adults with fully functioning frontal lobes. They’re allowed to and have full autonomy to make any choice they desire. I’m very much pro letting people forge their own paths and not putting them in a box.
And for what it’s worth I don’t think Tom would be out here mentioning marriage and kids if this wasn’t something he already discussed with Z. You’re not gonna blind side your equally famous SO by putting that in a magazine and her one day maybe having to comment on it if you’re not on the same wavelength.
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Headcanons for ADHD characters Masterlist
I was asked for this a while ago and I feel this is a good discussion subject because the canon representation for ADHD is kind of abysmal and is often a caricature or a joke.
usual disclaimer, I'm not a therapist, this is not a diagnosis tool, just for fun, etc etc...basing this on my own experience/knowledge with ADHD and meeting a lot of ADHD people IRL. I'm going off the main symptoms first (inattention and/or hyperactivity, restlessness, impulsivity, problems with emotional/focus regulation, daydreaming, messiness, hyper-focus, fidgeting etc) and then looking at character traits that are not a necessary symptom but often associated (substance abuse and addiction, need to please, sensitivity to rejection, compassionate and creative, thrill seeking, very imaginative, charming and witty or withdrawn and shy or angry and irritable, whimsical and fun and a bit child-like, out of the box thinker, self esteem issues, unstable life, comorbidity with anxiety and depression, very intense feelings, functions better with adrenaline/in an emergency, disregard for rules and problems with authority OR extreme compliance, codependency, perceived as weird, clever in an atypical way, problems in school, extremely good at one specific thing, etc)
Also I found this list with actual canonical representation
BOOKS :
The 'fits to a T so I'm seeing it as my personal canon' list :
note : doesn't mean that the authors actually meant to create representation but it's very likely they at least got inspired by people who did have ADHD (even when the diagnosis itself did not exist) and explained it with 'it's just their personality' OR the story happens in a setting where the label doesn't exist as such. also not meant to be exhaustive.
- Helen Burns (from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë) One of Jane's school friends from the start of the novel, fits the inattentive type to a T : she can't seem to focus or learn her lessons, is constantly daydreaming, describes herself as messy and careless, forgets rules, and is easily distracted. She talks constantly about her own 'defective nature' and seems very sensitive to criticism but incapable of changing. She doesn't defend herself against the nuns' harsh punishments as she thinks she deserves them. She's presented as kind-hearted and compassionate, almost too good for this world, and hyperfocuses on her faith. Apparently sb even wrote an academic article on this. She dies so it's not super fun representation but it is interesting to see in an older book, to push back against the idea that ADHD was invented yesterday by Big Pharma lol.
- Grantaire (from Les Miserables, Victor Hugo) Part of the student revolutionary group Les Amis de l'ABC and resident skeptic, does not believe in the cause but is fixated on the group's idealistic leader (and yeah it sounds very gay, they die holding hands, there is a lot of Symbolism). He spends his time ranting about things that are only vaguely connected, is described as brilliant but incapable of sticking to any one profession or hobby, is an alcoholic, has a creative streak (was a painter at some point), likes wandering around the city, has massive self-esteem issues and is a general mess but does seem to care about his friends. This is not a very flattering portrayal as Grantaire is described as morally deficient but again, interesting in an old book. ADHD!Grantaire is a popular take in the modern fandom (i was in it before I was diagnosed it brought up a lot of Things) and it's very cathartic to see him get actual therapy in fic lmao.
- Luna Lovegood (from the Harry Potter series) JKR sucks but this is probably the most high profile case of a possible inattentive ADHD character so I didn't want to leave it out. She's a daydreamer, she is a big space cadet and seems to live in her own world, she has a very out of the ordinary sense of style, she's bullied for being weird, but she's also very kind and perceptive and cares a lot about her friends, and good at coming up with out of the box solutions. I wouldn't call it good representation, she's described as a wacko whom a lot of characters find cringeworthy but she's also pretty heroic, so. And she does seem to hyperfocus on magical creatures. Plus her father could also have it (and it runs in families).
- Jasper Fahey (from Six of Crows duology, Leigh Bardugo) Part of a young group of thieves with a heart of gold, he's a charmer and a compulsive gambler who quits college and incurs debts so massive he stops talking to his father out of shame. He's also an extremely talented sharpshooter and the scenes where he describes how the whole world slows and the rush of adrenaline when he is shooting sound like hyperfocus to a T. He's a loyal friend but also quite dependent on Kaz, the leader of the group, to keep him in line. He's witty, messy and he likes danger. His boyfriend later in the series, Wylan, is dyslexic and the way they learn to accommodate each other's issues honestly makes them one of my favorite couples ever. I need to reread these books and I am so stoked for the series I hope they do Jasper justice.
- Julian Diaz (from Cemetary Boys, Aiden Thomas) Love interest of the book, introduced as the 'high school resident bad boy', energetic motormouth who can't sit still and actually very endearing, has issues in school and gets bored easily, main problem is that he's a ghost...sort of. The whole thing was very cute and I love that Julian's personality is described as fun and attractive instead of annoying (which is, if you haven't noticed already, a pattern).
- Evie O'Neill (from the Diviners series, Libba Bray) She's a flapper in 1920s New York who ran away from her boring little town to make a life for herself ; she's a party girl and an impulsive thrill-seeker who hates standing still and is always looking for excitement to 'fill the void'. She craves fame and attention and pretty things, she can be a loyal friend but is also frequently self-centered and forgetful, she's street smart, resourceful and very charming and witty. She's also grieving, drinks too much and is definitely depressed. She's obviously meant as an archetype of the era, caught between trauma and excess, but it does come over as very hyperactive ADHD as well. Her powers to read objects also really pinged me as a good metaphor for the ADHD tendency to be overwhelmed by details.
The 'bit more of a reach but there's a vibe' list :
- Emma Woodhouse (from Emma, Jane Austen) Frequently cited as a character with ADHD, I didn't come up with this one but she fits. She's daydreaming, easily bored, has flights of fancy and hyper-focuses on matchmaking, is a bit impulsive and thrill seeking, clever in an unconventional way, described as a bit immature, mix of caring and self-centered.
- Ronan Lynch (from the Raven Cycle, Maggie Stiefvater) Ronan just has Neuroatypical Vibes, even though it's not entirely clear what, and I've seen people label him all sorts of things which is very valid. As for ADHD, he's restless, impulsive, likes to Go Fast and do street racing, he has very strong emotions he doesn't know what to do with, and big self esteem issues esp. at the start, is very all or nothing with people, snarky, drops out of school to be a magic farmer, problems with authority, looks like a scary mean goth but is actually a big softie (but like, with a few people), pulls shit out of his dreams. Is kind of dependent on his best friend at the start too.
- Sherlock Holmes (from the eponymous series by Arthur Conan Doyle) Again a character who has been diagnosed with all sorts of things. The biggest ADHD vibe for me is 'my mind rebels at stagnation' and the way he needs drugs to function outside of the thrill of a case, and the way he hyper-focuses on information he needs to be a detective while completely ignoring common knowledge. Also sort of dependent on his best friend Watson and isn't great at social interactions. Doesn't care much about upholding social conventions either. The RDJ adaptation is the one that has the most ADHD vibes to me.
- Harley Quinn (DC Comics/Movies) Big codependency issues (that's arguably the thing she's most known for) and sadly people with ADHD are often prone to getting into abusive relationships. It depends on the story too but she's very energetic, zany, impulsive, she likes shiny things and bright clothes, she's fun and chaotic and likes to break the rules, she's a criminal but she does seem to have a heart, she's also frequently immature and rash, etc.
What are your headcanons ? I would love to hear if you have some so I can add them to the list. I'll make a TV/Movies list soon.
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Worth It
Ahhhh thank you so much for 100 followers, it really means the world to me that people still want me around. This is my second ever cast member fic and I loved writing it so please send me more requests for them. For now though, enjoy some cute, platonic, RDJ and Tom Holland! 💕
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“Alright, Tony is going to check on Peter and tells him he’s finished for the day. Aaaand, action!” Russo called out as Tom and Robert soon got into character as Iron Man and Spider Man. Tom lay on his side after being thrown to the ground by Ant-Man. He got into character and lay there panting in exhaustion.
Soon after, Robert headed over to him, trying to check up on the kid since it was his first battle with the Avengers. “Kid?” He called out quietly as he placed his hand on his side. He definitely heard Tom let out a squeal as he twisted his body around to face RDJ, panic written on his face as he tried to shove off what he thought was a bad guy.
After eventual reassurance from Robert that he was the Tony... the good guy, Tom visibly calmed down, both through his body and facial expression. He let out a sigh and greeted him.
“Yeah, you’re done, okay?” Robert told him, making it obvious that Stark was concerned for the kid and cared for him deeply. He shrugged off the protests that Peter attempted to make and continued to fight.
Tom sat up as soon as he heard the director yell ‘CUT!’ and he could’ve sworn he saw Robert smirk as soon as he broke character.
“Okay that was good, but Tom, did you squeal?” He asked casually as RDJ turned to look at Tom with a raised eyebrow. “Yeah Tom, I swear I heard you squeal when I touched you.” He commented, smiling to himself as he watched Tom attempt to shrug it off, making up an excuse that the sudden touch had merely surprised him.
“Alright, let’s try again. But this time Tom, try not to squeal.” The director told him as Tom nodded silently and got back on the ground, preparing himself for another take.
Robert once again marched over to Tom, leaning down and this time placing a hand on his ribs, giving it a cheeky squeeze to see if his predictions were true.
He smirked as he heard Tom let out a little giggle, he twisted his body around to face RDJ, who grinned. “You’re ticklish.” He said simply before drilling his fingers into the young actors ribs.
Tom squealed so loud that he didn’t even hear the director yell cut. He broke into surprised giggles as he twisted and squirmed around, blushing as his idol tickled the daylights out of him. “Hehehehey, nohohoho!” He yelped, trying his best to shove Robert off.
“This should teach you to stop ruining cuts with your piggy squeals!” He teased, moving to dig his fingers under his arms, smiling fondly at the kid he took under his wing. Poor Tom was giggling his heart out, slamming his arms to his sides as he tried to thrash around without kicking RDJ in an unpleasant area.
Tom’s mask was off completely now, so the entire cast, who were gathered around to witness the cute event, were able to see Tom’s adorably scrunched up face as he let our helpless squeals of laughter. “PLEHEHEHEASE STOHOHOHOP!” He begged, feeling his face burn up in pure embarrassment.
“Sorry kid, this is just too cute.” Robert teased, now shaking his hands into his belly. The suit making the sensation a million times worse for poor Tom as he shrieked with loud laughter. He continued to weakly shove at RDJ’s hands whilst arching his back to try and push him away. Out of all the things he expected from playing this incredible role, being tickled by Iron Man... the RDJ, was the last thing he anticipated.
“Alright guys, wrap it up, we can go for a break as soon as we finish this little bit.” The director yelled, so everyone could hear over Tom’s hysterical laughter. Robert smirked, ruffling his hair before letting him up, his eyebrows raised. “That red face of yours will add to this scene, y’know.” He said causally before heading to his starting position.
The next take was perfect, and RDJ was right, Tom’s bright red face added to the scene, since it made him seem more exhausted on camera. But Tom definitely questioned whether being tickled by his idol in front of the other cast members he has looked up to for years was worth it.
Needless to say, all the cast and crew thought it was 100% worth it.
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iv. Relationships w/ MC | Obey Me | Actor AU
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Request: Hello! I saw that your ask box is open, so I have come bearing a request. I found ur blog thru your OM actor au and I adore it to bits. Your interpretation of the characters was delightful and the gag/bloopers had me laughing so hard! May you please expand on the au by sharing your relationship headcanons of how the cast interacts or feels about MC (platonic/romantic)? I hope this finds you well 💖💖💖
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A.N. Hope you guys enjoy this!
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[ M A S T E R L I S T ]
Lucifer / Benjamin
        The relationship between Benjamin [ Lucifer ] and MC would more like master and apprentice. Think of RDJ and Tom Holland. Ben is more lax than his show counterpart for sure. Where Lucifer would be prideful, Ben is humble, where Lucifer is smug, Ben can be self conscious. I'd like to think the MC of the "real world" thinks much more logically, doesn't throw themselves into things head first and is more calculating. Maybe something more like Satan? 
        Between the two of them, they are lax and playful, throwing inside jokes and playfully fighting. Ben [ Lucifer ] is like the "cool dad" that loves to mess around with his kids, which makes sense because he does have his own, they are fairly young and I can see MC babysitting in case it was needed. There's a deep trust between the two that can't really be described. Ben really wants MC to prosper in their career and will guide them- but he doesn't want to baby them either, he wants them to test the waters on their own. If they ever get overwhelmed he's there for them though.
        His dumbass is forgetful to check his sugar as well, so you can catch MC helping to remind him to check it/eat/drink if needed. He didn't have the most welcoming background- he didn't have the support system a child needs, so he strives to be that and forgets to care for himself often.
        "I want to give my kids everything I never had and more, just like how I want it for you too, MC."
Mammon / Avery 
        Avery [ Mammon ] is very business oriented and formal. MC and him would get along well, like their Obey Me counterparts, but just more lax and less chaotic. I see them as the type to go on coffee dates to catch up and get away from it all, seeing as how famous he is, he often likes to find smaller and less well known places to dwell. Enjoys the small and peaceful moments with MC and they can relate with being the most famous of the cast- so they often get treated the same.
        I can see them having a deep platonic and familial connection while also being distant. Avery has trouble opening up due to being frequently used for his money, and though he and MC are on the same playing field, he has his moments where he needs to back away and recuperate. And though he is distant, if MC or himself were to ever need anything, they're at each other's beck and call. Think of the relationship as: MC is the younger sibling that was born like... 10 years after Avery and he is the older brother, they are distant at times, but still love each other deeply and fiercely.
        "MC, what do you think of this new script- who is that on your page? They're liking too many pictures at once... a bit desperate- don't you think?"
Leviathan / Jackson
        This one... is a little complicated. Really- he's a fuck boy and he doesn't care. I can see him as very... objectifying- and not just sexually either. He can see how to use someone to their fullest advantage, but only for his sake, just for to further himself or satisfy any needs he has. MC is a playful flirt, but once Jackson [ Leviathan ] starts to pull the moves, I can see MC pulling back quickly and isolating away from him. Until there is a serious moment where Jackson can prove that he can provide something meaningful to the relationship- it's going to remain cold and formal. MC isn't playing games.
        This can be one of the few relationships that, if managed properly by MC and Jackson [ Leviathan ], can make their relationship to a more friends with benefits type or something romantic. Jackson [ Leviathan ] needs to learn how to stop seeing people as tools and more like... people. MC, in turn, would need to learn boundaries for themselves. They'd probably be so used to accepting people that keeping Jackson at a distance would be weird and almost foreign to them. If they both want things to work out for a proper, and healthy, relationship- it's going to be a lot of work.
        "MC, come here, I need you for something. Hm? No, no- nothing like that. I thought maybe... we could just hang out? Normally?"
Satan / Ross
        Honestly? MC could do better than Jackson [ Leviathan ] and Ross is it, babes. He is definitely the most understanding of MC and takes their own emotions into consideration. Wow kinda like Satan. He still does those live streams and gets smacked on a couple of grams, so MC is there either smoking as well or just getting hot boxed, their tiger dyed cats running everywhere. The live stream then turns into a kitten purring ASMR, then eventually, everyone is asleep on a live stream together. Ross [ Satan ], is a sweetheart as well, remembers the little things about MC and will make them special gifts or gestures for them. Is the type of boyfriend to leave random kisses on them just because.
        Ross [ Satan ], also likes to talk, so he does like to pick MC's mind and see how they think- which in turn touches their heart because WOW. A guy they like isn't using them or being a general ass? He doesn't play around, so if you want a relationship prepare to be in something for the long haul, family affairs are now your business as well. He is super close with his younger brother Dmitri [ Luke ], so you need his approval as well. Ross also can help with building confidence and a stronger self image, but a major downside is that he is lazy, like, he is really fucking lazy. He's tired though, with his job, the animal shelters, watching his brother, and avoiding... them- he wants to just be a homebody. MC does a lot of home dates, but they end up very fulfilling because it's Ross, he knows how make make even the smallest moments feel like everything.
        "Look at ya, MC! Damn, you always have me fallin' for ya all over again."
        "I'm in sweatpants and a tanktop, babe, nothin' special."
        "And you make 'em look fine as hell. Now come 'ere, let's watch a movie, look-! An MC sized space is here, right between my arms, neat right?"
Asmodeus / Micheal
        He's like the best friend who acts like the wine mom. He's the wine mom. He's mom. Always come to him for help, from either something as small as a rant to larger issues like contracts and relationship advice. This a more platonic/familial relationship that MC would develop. They can delve into more personal and private conversations, confident Micheal has the best intentions and advice, and in turn MC helps him out with what their generation is up to these days.
        Pinching MC's cheeks? Yeah, it's a ritual at this point. Likes to joke that MC is actually his illegitimate child. He also invites them to his vlogs, taking MC out at 2 am to Wendy's and talk about the most random stuff. Maybe hint at new things that are upcoming on the show. He writes TSL, not Alex [ Simeon ], so MC will help him with plot and point out any plot holes as well. 
        "MC, hon, take a nap. You're tired and haven't slept well. I got you food too- no, not Wendy's, actual food. Eat that and go sleep, alright?"
Beelzebub / James
        This can be another contender for a romantic relationship! James [ Beelzebub ] is one of the few actors who is pretty similar to their character, so if you love Beelzebub, you love James, sorry I don't make the rules. It's law. He is still new to the acting scene, so unless MC was an actor as a child as well, they'd bounce tips off one another- things they learn from whoever takes them under their wings. In MC's case, Benjamin [ Lucifer ] is their mentor, and in James' case, Alex [ Simeon ] is his mentor.
        He's very thoughtful, understanding, and compassionate. But, he is a bit of an airhead at times, or he often gets lost in his own head. This is due to him trying to think things through, he gets anxious and wants to perform well in every aspect of his life, so he tends to overthink and try to fix his problems in his head. MC will help him with opening up and stilling his mind into calmer waters. He feels the weight of his family, seeing as he now makes the most, he feels like he should be taking care of all of them- even when they tell him to just enjoy his life as it is. MC would realize he's a family man, so this would be another relationship where commitment is expected, James would rather not just have something casual due to how hectic things in his life get. He also is often with Dmitri [ Luke ], watching him and making sure he's okay, because if his younger siblings were in the same situation, he'd want someone to look out for them too. Dmitri is in love with both MC and James, often messing around or just relaxing with them of Ross [ Satan ] isn't around, so their often known as the "Realm Trio" due to their characters each being a different race.
        "I'm fine, really! I was just... thinking, that's all. I'm happy, really I am, and I want everyone else to be as well. That's it."
Belphegor / Conner 
        MC definitely becomes more chaotic with Conner, he's a sweetheart, but damn can he not sit the fuck down. He can be a bit draining for MC if they aren't in the best of moods, and even then, he just holds this light that makes them happy or feel peaceful. Another romantic/platonic relationship that can happen. This is a relationship where no matter how old they get, what is going on in life, how overwhelmed they feel, MC and Conner [ Belphegor ] will always manage to laugh.
        He is clumsy, especially with the tail, so MC will worry over him on and off set. He is very humble, and grateful for every opportunity he gets, so he faces each day with a smile and the classic southern hospitality- where you say thank you after everything, help anyone even if they aren't struggling, all with a southern drawl that makes MC melt. This is the healthiest relationship to exist, due to how easy Conner can communicate with MC and how MC can pick up on things he might not, there isn't any big issues because they both can just talk it out. Even if it doesn't end up romantic- it's still one of the most fulfilling relationships MC and Conner will have due to just being... them.
        "It's so easy, being with you, and I love that. Loving you is never painful, never tough on me, it's always so... light. So perfect, like you."
Barbatos / Thomas
        Oh my god. He is an absolute ass. He is like the uncle you never wanted, always sarcastic, roasting someone, but in the end he means no harm. MC and him definitely have a darker sense of humor together, getting either morbid or just downright weird, and no one else can decipher that the fuck they're saying because there's too many inside jokes and little intricacies. In the end, he is a ride or die, may not be the best to work with- but MC is now family and Thomas [ Barbatos ] will now kill for them. Congratulations on the achievement!
        Will not allow MC to go to openings or any large events alone, and even if they have another cast member with them, he still keeps an eye on them. He gets anxious, and almost paranoid, his younger sister went missing years ago and never got closure. He see's MC not as his missing sister, but as someone who is in need of that older brother figure, and wants to take that role because it feels so natural. He still ends up as that cool asshole uncle, but he likes that too, as long as MC is with him. There are times where MC will need to help him through some issues, just by being a shoulder to lean on, and in turn they get closer. Thomas didn't expect to get close with many people on the cast, other than his old friends, and taking MC into his family was a surprised for all.
        "Come here, ya annoying ass little kid, give me a hug! What! Come here or I'll chase you around his big ass house, MC!"
Diavolo / Roman 
        MC can be the romantic partner for Roman if you'd like, but I just remembered that I made him have triplets, so unless MC is his partner and willing to have kids, Roman would end up as another Uncle/Father figure. If you go the romantic route, Roman is so deeply in love with MC he will sometimes feel empty of he doesn't tell them he loves them everyday. He is attentive, watchful, and optimistic, always bringing fun into the relationship and making MC feel fulfilled and overflowing with love. But, now with the triplets? Love bomb x10, he loves MC with all his soul, he does, but now he realizes the kids come first and appreciates that they do the same. Prefers to be more private though, won't post whatever he does with the kids or anything like that, he doesn't want spotlights on his children when they never asked for it.
        A more platonic/familial relationship though? Best. Man. Ever. Always taking MC out to eat and keeping up with their needs, doesn't baby them, just keeps a watchful and caring eye. Does this with all the younger cast as well. MC will feel loved, safe, and in harmony. He is a wine dad though, so MC will often bring him drinks so he can unwind, even make cocktails time to time just for practice and will make sure to give any tips he can. MC gets a little too tipsy at a party? Well, since he knows where the party is, shoot him a call and he'll pick his 6'5 ass up outta bed to bring MC either to their home or his. 
        "I've got you, always have, always will. I won't ever let you down, because you deserve the world and all the happiness in it, I just hope I can even be a little piece of it. A reason to make you happy."
Luke / Dmitri
        MC is close with Dmitri no matter what, he's always on set, and MC can't seem to let him leave their sight. Kinda like a parent at the park. Won't exactly just stare at their kid, but will always know where they are, and make sure their within a safe distance. Hollywood is full of some sick fucks and MC will be damned if they'd let anything happen to Dmitri. He gets overwhelmed sometimes, will cry and shake, due to holding in stress from the public. MC will teach him how to cook, rather than bake, because food always brings people together and he wants his family to be together in any way he can do it. 
        Spending time with him means spending time with Ross [ Satan ], so MC ends up close with Ross anyway, and will often be filling up Dmitri's Instagram and other social medias. He is the younger brother MC never had and is ready to be another older sibling for him. If the show goes on for multiple seasons, then it will be set in stone, MC and Luke will be a found family along with the rest of the cast.
        "Thank you for everything, MC. I love you, really, and I want you to be as happy as you can be! You're the best and more!"
Simeon / Alex
        Alex [ Simeon ] is another potential love interest/ close friend. This is the only other relationship that can compete with Ross [ Satan ] and Roman [ Diavolo ]. He is known for his temper, but usually plays it up for comedy, and will never actually "blow up" on anyone that isn't deserving of it. He is a sweetheart, but has a tendency to be materialistic, due to his rich upbringing. He knows material things aren't the answer, but it's a habit/mentality he's working on fixing. He prefers to be more affectionate in private, because he wants to enjoy intimacy with MC without the eyes of the public on them, not because he would want to hide their relationship. 
        He is intelligent as fuck, so MC will be filled with the knowledge of the gods, always learning something new and living a student life that isn't more of a student- but someone that has a love for learning. You know Leonardo in Ikevamp? Yeah- that bitch. That's Alex. Even as a friend MC and Alex would always confuse people due to how close they are, which can be annoying if they are with another cast member, but in the end they know the truth.
        "Ah fuck, MC, I'm trying to cook here, ya dork! Don't yank me around the kitchen! Hey! Loving me isn't an excuse to squeeze the life outta me! MC! Don't run now!"
Solomon / Derek
        So, I honestly had Derek [ Solomon ] as the original love interest, going with the childhood friend trope. MC and Derek would be the ultimate set of goals, and living a fantasy life that most people dream of, the thing you'd see if those overly fluffy fan-fictions. Derek is the more caring and nurturing of the two, while MC is more outgoing and aggressive, and manage to find a happy medium between them. Derek has a calming aura around him and yet is the most socially awkward one in the cast- he will put Leviathan's character to shame with some of the things happened in the past. MC is the biggest tease and will have him flushing like a virgin school boy- and it isn't even sexual, he just flusters easily.
        With Lovely and Blue, MC and Derek are known as the babysitters and pet sitters, and are often looking out for the casts pets and children whenever they need it. The couple everyone wants to end up like. You will never see them in scandals, drama, or anything of the sort- even if they become household names, Derek and MC prefer to keep the details of their lives lowkey. I can't see major issues in this relationship, romantic or platonic, because after knowing each other so long, they can communicate in their own ways.
        "Blue, stay stiiiiiiiiill. Fine, leave. MC, come here, I need a pillow and Blue won't love me. Thank you- oh! Now you come, Blue? Jealous much?"
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Troubles and Giggles
REQUEST: Hi!!! Could I ask for a Tom Hiddleston x actress. They are working on a new movie together and she realises she has feelings for Tom...Tom also realised he has feelings for her too and its all just really fluffy and cute please. Thank you darling 💜💜💜
A/N: Yeah, yeah, it’s been a hot minute. I have a job now *gasp* where people pay me to write. How the hell did that happen. ANYWAY, I had this request sitting in my Ask for a while, so here you go! I did put my own little spin on it, hope you like it! 
WORD COUNT: 1165 
WARNING: none. It’s all fluff <3 
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Troubles and Giggles 
This press tour felt more like a vacation with friends than work. You, Tom, and Anthony Mackie were regularly paired together, and it was absolute chaos every time. Mackie’s stories, Hiddleston’s charm, and your wit made for excellent interviews. And you were sure Marvel knew it too.
This was probably your sixth one together. You were almost paired with Tom Holland for this one, when Marvel decided Benedict would be a better fit for the Spoiler Machine.
‘It’s just business’ Benedict told you, patting you on the back, ‘Don’t take it personally’.
‘Excuse you, I adore my time with Mackie and Hiddleston. You’re seriously missing out. Too bad you have to babysit’.
‘Hey!’ Holland cried.
‘Sit down with your juice box, Tom’ Anthony said, walking into the room.
The three of you were sat in your hotel room, just relaxing before it was time for the interviews. Tom Hiddleston, as usual, was taking his sweet time to get ready, and Anthony showed up in a form fitting, brilliant military green jacket and shades.
‘Anthony, be nice’ you said, but unable to hide your smile.
There was a knock at the door, and it opened a second later. A young woman poked her head in and beamed as she saw Benedict. ‘Uh, sorry… every one ready? I’m here to escort you to your interviews’.
Everyone stood up, and Tom popped in right that second. ‘I’m not late, am I?’
‘You’re always conveniently on time, darling’ you said flirtatiously, causing Anthony to shake his head and roll his eyes.
xx
‘So Y/N, I’ve heard something about you’.
‘OH… OOOHH’
You shook your head at Anthony’s childishness and looked at the interviewer. ‘And what’s that?’ you asked.
‘You had a bit of a reputation on set, right?’
‘Oh god’ you hung your head in an attempt to hide your face.
‘Tell em!’
‘Anthony, stop…’
‘In fact, Anthony Mackie even posted a picture on his Instagram’ the interviewer, Jess, opens a screen on her laptop, ‘now… what’s happening here?’.
The picture popped up on her screen. It was later in the production and it was one particular day when Loki and Thor had a lot of scenes and the actors were pretty exhausted. You were on break, and Anthony was shooting another scene in the lot across. When it was time for a break, Tom practically fell on the couch next to you, and Chris Hemsworth went to his trailer and passed out.
Tom was in quite a state, and you felt a little sorry. Before you became an actress, you did all sorts of odd jobs, one of them a masseuse. So, you told him you would massage his back for a couple of minutes. He protested, you insisted, and he continued protesting while you moved behind the couch and put your hands right where his shoulders meet his neck. Just then, Anthony happened to take a break too and saw you. He took a photo at the worst possible moment. With both you and Tom in costume, his face of distress, and your hands on his neck, it looked like you were trying to choke him.
Sure enough, the picture made it to Anthony’s gram, with the caption “Everyone’s trying to kill Loki #shootdays”  
Anthony was nearly falling off his chair laughing while you and Tom tried to keep a straight face.
‘Look… he was having a hard time… I wanted to help!’ you defended.
‘Well, that’s fair’ the interviewer said, ‘But it seems you got a bit of a reputation’.
‘I may or may not have been asked by other cast members for a massage’.
‘She refused’ Anthony said, ‘Apparently Tom is the only one who gets one’.
‘You posted that picture; you lost all privileges!’
Now the interviewer laughed, while Tom only blushed.
‘Was it a good massage?’ Jess asked Tom.
Tom did his signature laugh – tongue out, eyes tightly shut, and annoyingly elegant and soft. ‘Yes, yes very much. It was wonderful massage’.
‘Well, I wouldn’t know’ Anthony said, causing Jess to laugh again.
‘Can we talk about the movie? I mean… Loki joins the Avengers; you have to have more questions about that!’
After that, you got down to business… as much as you could, with Anthony dropping fake spoilers.
xx
At a photoshoot with the whole cast in Korea, you noticed Tom made it a point to stand right next to you. He pulled you close to him and put his arm around your waist. It felt warm and familiar.
‘Ready? 1… 2… 3, say New Avengers!’
‘NEW AVENGERS!’
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Celebratory drinks for wrapping up the press tour were hosted by RDJ, the one and only. Loud music, food, alcohol, and lots and lots of laughing were the order of the evening.
You were sat next to Zoe Saldhana and Karen Gillan, telling them a hilarious story about Tom Holland nearly dropping another spoiler, when Mackie sauntered up to you and nudged you with his elbow. He used his beer to point at Tom, who was sitting alone and having a drink.
‘We both know you got a crush on him’ he said, winking at you.
‘What!?’
‘Both? We all know’ Karen said. ‘Go get em, girl’ she said in her Scottish accent, making it sound funnier.
‘Come on, you don’t give anybody else massages!’ Anthony exclaimed.
‘That’s not true, Karen, I gave you one just yesterday!’
The three of them look at you with raised eyebrows.
‘I hate you guys’. You get up and go to Tom, whose face brightened instantly.
‘What are you having?’ you asked.
‘Whiskey. You?’
‘Same’ you waved your glass.
There was an awkward silence. You had been alone together before, but somehow in the middle of a party, this felt even more intimate.
‘Why you here all by yourself, mister?’ you asked teasingly.
‘Ah, what to say, Y/n. Troubles plague the mind’ he smiled at his own joke.
‘Any you’d want to share with me?’
He looked at you with a mixture of sadness and utter love.
‘For one… I am in love, and while nothing stops me from telling her I love her, I fear she doesn’t love me back’.
‘Maybe you should ask her’.
‘Maybe I should’.
Silence. You each took a sip of your drink. You swirled yours around in your glass, waiting.
‘Um… you were talking about me then, right?’ you asked.
His eyes widened and he laughed. ‘Yes! Yes, oh my god, I’m sorry, did that scare you?’
‘No, for a second I was like “um is it not me” and I was prepared to just smash my face with a pie and leave’.
‘No! Don’t do that, you have a gorgeous face’ he said in a voice so earnest your heart melted.
‘What, you wouldn’t love this face with a pie on it?’
He laughed harder. He took your hand in his and kissed it, then pulled you close and kissed your lips. You smiled against him, giggling, and you could faintly hear Karen, Zoe, and Anthony cheer in the distance.
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