#(i’m definitely pro-choice just using those tags to reach the audience)

[writing-and-nutmeg]

Abortion bounty hunters are now legal in Texas.

This is so fucking scary.

Not only are abortions now illegal after six weeks (which would outlaw at least eighty-five percent of abortions since people can be unaware they’re pregnant at that stage), but any private citizen can sue people who violate this law for ten thousand dollars. People who can be sued includes anyone who “aided and abetted” the abortion—including not only doctors and healthcare providers, but the people like the fucking uber driver who drove you to the clinic.

And the Supreme Court has done nothing about it.

I am afraid.

I am angry.

I am in disbelief that a group of people, with full knowledge of the terrifying consequences of their actions, pooled their resources, wealth, and knowledge to launch this assault on abortion rights. Displaying a dearth of empathy, they plotted around Roe v. Wade by employing private citizens as bounty hunters, people they will pay thousands of dollars to report abortions.

They launched a modern-day witch hunt.

It’s hard to sort out my emotions. I feel like a pile of autumn leaves, whipped into a tornado of glacial reds and frothing golds and everything in between, unable to separate the colors, the movement, the chaos. But there are three things I do know.

I am a woman—a human being.

My rights are beginning to rot.

And I am furious.

#obviously this is inclusive of anyone who can get pregnant not just women—that third to last line is just my personal emotions #abortion #pro-abortion #texas abortion ban #politics #pro-choice #pro-life #anti-abortion #(i’m definitely pro-choice just using those tags to reach the audience) #i don’t live in texas but FUCK #i’m scared #i’m angry #what the fuck is this nonsense?? #the amount of people they will hurt #i want to scream #AND OTHER STATES WILL FOLLOW SUIT #THIS. IS. TERRIFYING. #texas #idk what to tag this #women’s rights #feminism #i’m not just furious i’m heartbroken and scared and i ACHE #fuck #i just don’t even know #just edited this to say eighty-five percent of abortions would be outlawed #sorry for the fact mixup #i wrote this really quickly #so sorry if the reblogs show eighty-five percent of people don’t know they’re pregnant then #i misinterpreted the article #but really same difference because it will ban eighty-five percent of people from getting the help they want 😔

[elareine]

You set the pace (we'll take it fast and slow)

Chapters: 1/1 Rating: Teen and Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Dick Grayson/Jason Todd Tags: Soulmate-Identifying Marks, Alternate Universe - Soulmates, Alternate Universe - Celebrity, Alternate Universe - Strictly Come Dancing Fusion, Strangers to Lovers, Fluff and Humor, Coming Out, Various Bruce ships hinted at Series: Part 1 of JayDick Week 2021

For @jaydick-week day one: Soulmates.

Basic in Place (Jive)

Dick eyes the celebrity dancers critically. It’s a pretty mixed field, in his opinion. The usual amount of actors, politicians and sportspeople—those were always wildcards. Some comedians, who were at least comfortable with that kind of limelight, and singers, who tended to do best just because they were used to moving to music. Back when he was a pro, he’d have liked Cassie or Kara; or maybe Jessica, who looks like she’s about to cry when Dick catches a glimpse of her in rehearsals.

Eh. Garth will handle her. Hopefully.

It’s not Dick’s job to worry about it, not anyone more. He’s a juror now, and he finds, as he settles down into a chair and goes about his first night judging the couples he was once a part of, that he likes it.

Jason Todd is number eight in a field of sixteen, and… uh… Dick will be surprised if he’s still number eight after receiving his scores. Kori does her best. She’s not the easiest dancer to lead. However, that should be more of an advantage in the first few shows where many of the male celebs are happy to be guided through the choreography. Jason’s just… not up for it.

“You lack the foundation,” Bruce says. “Your footwork is atrocious, and your back too stiff. No wonder your arms don’t know what they’re doing. You need to go back to basics with Kori and figure out the steps and rhythms before you try doing anything expressive.”

He’s right. Jive isn’t the easiest dance to start with, but as he’s an MMA fighter, Jason’s stamina should be up for it. Dick gives him a three and doesn’t feel bad about it at all.

Reverse Turn (Viennese Waltz)

Jason gets to open the next show, poor sucker. Dick knows firsthand what a pressure that is.

He’s always been more of a Latin dancer, but he appreciates a good Viennese Waltz for its sheer romantic qualities. As the first strains of “Where The Wild Roses Grow” begin to play, Dick nods approvingly. Kori apparently went for full drama this time.

And Jason does do better. Bruce’s words must have reached something in him cause his footwork is solid and his posture appropriate. (The older man does give good advice, even Dick personally knows how much its delivery can hurt.) They even add in a few lifts, which, solid choice. Jason is definitely strong enough.

…maybe a little too strong, though. It means his posture doesn’t have to be perfect (lifts are about leverage and perfect positioning just as much as pure strength), and Kori’s heels get just a little too close to his chest. That perfectly crisp white shirt never stood a chance. There’s an audible rip and Strictly Comes Dancing gets to experience the glory of Jason Todd’s right pec.

Now, Dick is very much not opposed to a bit of ogling. Jason doesn’t seem fazed, either, so he doesn’t even feel about it. The only thing is: When Jason comes up to the jury desk, Dick sees that what he took to be a colorful tattoo is, in fact, a soulmark. A pair of birds, blue and red, nesting close together.

The perfect match, indeed, to the one over Dick’s heart.

“…what do you think, Dick?”

Dick looks into the camera and smiles. “Agreed, Clark. I’m impressed that you just kept going, and both your presentation and footwork have improved much. The transitions… well, Kori will tell you plenty about them. A definite improvement, Jason, well done.”

Jason nods and turns to Bruce. Nothing in his face gives away that anything just happened. He must’ve seen Dick’s soulmark, right? It’s on display every Latin dance he does. But he hasn’t done any this season, just sat behind this desk…

It’s gonna be a long fucking evening.

(read more on ao3)

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