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#I love the joy and the fun and the cuteness….. best scene <3
x--ghost--x · 1 year
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Hi, can i request HC platonic little sister (female reader she/her), who wants to make her 4 brothers happy?
Like she knows mikey wanted that famous rare cooking book that got sold out years ago and she comes up to him saying " hey mikey, close your eyes and give me your hands, i swear it's not a prank! " and when she gives him he gets so shocked he almost cry and scream of joy at the same time.
She do the same with her 3 older brothers because she loves going so far to make them happy.
( in case you couldn't find a thing that may make the brothers so happy may i suggest; a poster of leo with lou outfit back when he was fighting in BNC, for Donnie a rare computer chip, and for raph she sew a ghost bear - she hates him btw - teddy bear big size for raph).
If this request is too much then please feel free to ignore/delete it.
Okay that's honestly so cute, I love that idea ♡
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Little presents
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• you never thought you'll find yourself considering four mutant turtles your older siblings
• but it did happened somehow
• and you were really grateful for that
• there wasn't any boring moment with them, always having some sort of fun activity going on like Mikey teaching you how to cook, Leo showing you his favorite Lou Jitsu scenes or doing tricks with his blue portals that you had no idea how they worked, Donnie explaining to you how he build his inventions even tho you didn't understand any word he said or Raph showing you the best ways to protect yourself in the dojo
• they cared for you deeply and you cared for them
• that's why you decided to repay them for their kindness, you really wanted to make them happy just like they made you
• it wasn't easy but being a really determined kid you went on a mission to get your brothers some presents (April helped you get some of them because she was a little concerned you could get in trouble doing this all on your own and almost got a heart attack more times she wanted to admit)
• when you achieved your task successfully it was time to deliver the items to each of the turtles
• first on your list was Mikey
• and when I tell you he was extremely happy I mean he was absolutely delighted when you handed him that super rare cooking book that got sold out years ago and no one was printing it anymore
• he definitely picked you up spinning around and giggling saying "thank you" repeatedly with the biggest grin you ever saw
• he did question tho were did you get that and you started to tell him a story about that cool old book shop you found somewhere in a weird alley where cashier looked like a big owl, how she was very nice too and helped you look for this book
• Mikey thought he would pass out because how the hell did you get into the Hidden city- oh, you ran off already
• the next turtle was Leo, who you were able to find doing tricks on a skateboard
• when he saw you he momentarily stopped and asked what's up and why you and Mikey were so loud earlier, he stopped when he saw you handing him something
• he thought he would cry when he realized it was a poster - with him AND Lou Jitsu
• that was, like, the coolest thing ever
• he didn't even asked where did you get that, just thanked you million times and went to the first person he saw (which was Mikey, going to kitchen with his new cooking book) to brag about him being your favorite brother because "have you seen what cool pesent she gave me? none of you got something this awesome-"
• your next stop was a lab, so you knocked in a irregular pattern - a code that Donnie taught you so he knew it was you
• when the doors opened you went straight to the chair he was sitting at, tinkering with things you did not recognize
• not wanting to interrupt him, you slowly slid a little square to him, finally catching Donnie's attention, he lifted his mismatched goggles and examined onject and upon recognising what it was he let out a verbal "gasp!"
• Donnie isn't very good at expressing his gratitude but the excited sparkle in his eyes resured you he really liked that computer chip that he tried to get a grasp on for quiet some time now and even though you may not understand what exactly was so special about it, seeing the turtle so happy was enough to make your efforts on getting it worth
• and speaking of that "I am grateful for this thoughtful gift but, uh, could you enlighten me on how did you get into a possession of something so-"
• you, again, decided to disappear into thin air
• finally, the last one on your list, the oldest big brother, Raph
• finding him was easy, it was the time of the day for his training, so you headed to the dojo, already hearing him from afar
• announcing your arrival, not wanting to accidentally get hit, he greeted you with a smile and pat on the head
• the gift you had for him was probably the only one you did yourself (okay, maybe not entirely by yourself but for the most part that was true) - a Ghost Bear plushie, almost as big agroun
• your heard that he liked him, you not so much after hearing about his evil doings, but if it's what would make your older brother happy then so be it
• maybe for you it was not perfect, in some parts steaches were visible, but for Raph it was indeed perfect and he couldn't dream of a better present, which was clearly indicated by the loud thumping of his tail repeatedly hitting the ground
• "it's really amazing! and it's detailed too, just like you have seen him while sewing!.. wait-"
• let's say, you did end up with you making your brothers extremely happy
• and extremely concerned at the same time
• good luck with explaining where did you get all those gifts ^^
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daydreamer-writing · 1 year
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I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus
← 4 { Bangtan Days 'till Christmas } → 6 Summary: Yoongi didn't know what to do with kids. Especially not with 3-year old Jungkook, but his Seokjin Hyung asked him to babysit, so who is he to refuse. Yoongi still didn't know what to do with kids, especially not with Jungkook, who just told him that he witnessed his mom kissing Santa Claus.
Rating: General Audiences
Pairing: Dad!Seokjin x Mom!Y/N
(Supporting Cast: Toddler!Jungkook & Uncle!Yoongi KindergardenTeachers!Namseok, KindergardenFriends!VMin)
WordCount: 2.6k
Tags: pure crack, i mean I turned JK into a cute lil toddler, don't ask anything please, I have lost control of my life ages ago, a tale of childhood innocence, comfort jin thrown in there cuz I need it
Songspiration: "I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus"
Taglist: @monvante @jay-reads-the-good-shit @bellamuerte1987
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“I am really not sure if that’s a good idea hyung…”
Yoongi currently sat cross-legged on the floor of his best friend’s house. He knew Seokjin since High School and was roommates with him during college. Who would have known that one day it would come to this; Yoongi sighed.
He should have known the moment Seokjin started dating and fell in love with you. Should have known his comfortable days would be over. Yoongi loved you like a sister, amazed how well you fit into their friend group, genuinely grateful to call you his friend. To be honest it was fun having you around and you were good for Seokjin, adding a little bit of down-to-earthness into his hyung’s life. But this!?
“I don’t even know what to do with this thing!?” he looked up at you and Seokjin, who got ready to leave the house for a romantic date. Said thing stared at him with big black doe eyes.
“Yoongi-yah~ It’s not a thing. It’s Jungkook, and we all know you love him as much as he loves you.”, you said with a soft smile on your face. In the last three years you never regretted, asking Yoongi to be your first child’s godfather.
“But you never left me completely alone with him!? He can move now!?” “Yes. I am aware Yoongi. He turned three.”, your husband yelled from the kitchen. You tried to calm Yoongi’s nerves, knowing how anxious he could get with human interactions, especially when it was with a child. “Oppa look, he is big enough to have conversations now, so don’t worry too much. He’ll tell you when he needs something. We’ll be back in no time.”, you promised.
“Okay bunny, you’ll stay with Uncle Yoongi for a bit. Mommy and Appa will be back soon. Can you be a good boy and listen well to Uncle Yoongi?”, you crouched down to your son, finding him incredibly adorable, dressed in the outfit Yoongi bought him not long ago. Soft black locks peeked out from the cream-coloured beanie, that had little floppy bunny ears attached to it. Jungkook nodded continuously, his little bunny ears bouncing up and down.
“Awwwwwwwwwwww I really made the cutest most handsome little boy”, Seokjin, who just came out from the kitchen, cooed kissing his son goodbye. Yoongi didn’t want to admit it but the scene in front of his eyes, warmed his heart, but it also was diabetes inducing and he hated it. Jungkook smiled brightly peppering your face with little kisses before you all made your way to the front door. While you put on your shoes Jungkook was waving at you, bouncing in place excitedly.
When the door closed and you left your little bundle of joy with Yoongi, you were sure they’d be fine.
Yoongi on the other hand was not sure what to do now. He had his hands shoved deep into the pockets of his pants. He looked down at Jungkook and Jungkook looked up at him. Like this, the two of them looked at each other for a while in silence. “D-Do you want a snack?”, Yoongi asked Jungkook timidly, averting his gaze at the question. “Yeah!!”, Jungkook hollered and hopped into the kitchen with the biggest smile plastered across his face. Yoongi shuffled close behind him, determined not to let him out of his sight.
“Hyung brought some rice cakes. Do you like rice cakes?”, he asked staring down at the little creature next to his legs. “Hung?” “Yes Hyung. I am too young to be called uncle.” Jungkook nodded, not exactly understanding, but you raised him well, so he listened. “Oke. Yoongi Hyung.”
Yoongi smiled proudly, immediately regretting it. He was getting fond of it. Him! To distract himself, he grabbed a plate and put a few rice cakes onto it, carrying them back into the living room. The living room has changed a lot since Jungkook was born, the thing that stood out the most, were the light grey floor mats that been added. Yoongi couldn’t complain, they were thick and cushion-y and perfect to lounge around on. He enjoyed the softness under his socked feet. Jungkook followed his steps happily, the prospect of a snack exciting him enough to not see the edge of said floor mat, stumbling over it, falling face first onto it.
“Hey, you okay little one?”, Yoongi turned around in panic at the loud thud. Jungkook pouted, wondering if he really was fine, but then decided on “yes” and smiled. “Yeah! Ggukie okay!” Yoongi sighed. What point was it to cover your floor with mats to secure your child when it was the thing that hurt the child in the end. He had to talk to Seokjin about this later.
Jungkook scrambled back onto his legs and walked over to Yoongi. Only after Yoongi sat down, Jungkook followed suit, sitting down on his own legs, his little feet tucked under each other. He stared at Yoongi again with his big doe eyes. “You can eat.”, Yoongi mumbled, slightly uncomfortable under the curious stare of the toddler in front of him. Jungkook didn’t hesitate to dig in.
“This wasn’t going half bad.”, Yoongi concluded, nodding to himself, wondering what to do next. “Wanna listen to some music?”, he asked and Jungkook’s eyes lit up. “Ggukie loves music!!! M always dancing with Teacher Hobi and Chimchim!” Yoongi smiled, feeling proud that the little one in front of him inherited his and Seokjin’s passion for music.
“Did you know Yoongi Hyung is a rapper?”, he started but quickly realised he could not let a 3-year-old listen to Agust D tracks. Yoongi frowned, before he had another idea. “Wait, I think your dad has a guitar somewhere around here.”
Yoongi successfully returned with the guitar, sitting on the sofa strumming some songs. Jungkook swayed from left to right, enjoying the tunes. He clapped along for a while, until a big yawn escaped him. “Sleepy?”, Yoongi inquired and put the guitar aside.
Jungkook nodded and climbed up the sofa. Yoongi’s godson looked at him for a while, before climbing into Yoongi’s lap. Yoongi froze, but Jungkook didn’t seem to mind much, wiggling around to get comfortable. A big yawn escaped Jungkook. “H-Hey I am not a bed.”, Yoongi mumbled, but grabbed Jungkook’s blankie from the armrest anyway, draping it over him carefully.
It was quiet for a while, when Jungkook suddenly blurted his little secret out;
♫♪ I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last night She didn't see me creep Down the stairs to have a peep She thought that I was tucked up In my bedroom, fast asleep
Then I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus Underneath his beard so snowy white Oh, what a laugh it would have been If daddy had only seen Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night ♪♫
“What?” Yoongi whipped his head down, looking at Jungkook shocked. “Y/N did what?” “Mommy gave Santa Claus a kiss! Saw it! Chimchiminie and Taetae Hyung saw too! In Kindergarten!” Jungkook grabbed the drawstrings of Yoongi’s black sweater and played around with it, while he continued his story:
Two days ago, Jungkook’s kindergarten held its annual Christmas sleepover. Jungkook was super excited as it was the first year that he was allowed to participate, finally having turned three years. His favourite Hyungs Jimin and Taehyung hyped him up and promised him, that Santa Claus would come early and bring them some presents.
Jungkook was a bit nervous to sleep at the huge building, so you volunteered to help. You really adored his classroom teachers, their dynamic being perfect for the kids, you observed. While Teacher Kim was a very quiet and smart guy, Teacher Jung hyped the kids up and showed them that it was totally fine to be themselves.
You and Seokjin have been really appreciative about what they did for your son, so it came natural to you to offer your help. During the daytime activities with the parents, Jungkook was nowhere to be seen, playing with his best friends Jimin and Taehyung. You talked to their parents over tea and coffee. Seokjin was his natural self, playing with the kids.
As the sun set, the parents were asked to help the children prepare their beds in the gym hall and then say goodbye. That was when Jungkook stuck to your side, not letting go of your hand. “Mommy you won’t leave when I sleep, right?”, he asked with a little pout.
“Of course not, bun!”, you assured him, and he gave you a soft peck onto your cheek, melting your heart with his bunny smile. Your little moment was interrupted by his father and Teacher Jung starting a pillow fight. You and Teacher Kim dashed over, scolding at the same moment. “Seokjin!? “Hob-ah!” “Ha ha ha ha, we just wanted to check if the pillows have good quality for the kids ha ha ha”, your husband tried to justify his childishness, earning him a playful slap on his arm from you.
“Why are you still here honey,… say goodbye to Ggukie and then off with you.”, you said, trying to be stern but soon melting for his coy smile. He kissed you softly before running over to Jungkook lifting the squealing boy up, planting small kisses all over his face. “Dad has to go help grandma and grandpa with something. Listen to your mom and teachers, okay?”
Jungkook nodded bravely, his pout and the tears forming in his eyes giving him away though. “Hey Hey Ggukie. You have RJ and Wooteo with you, right?” Jungkook nodded once more, wiping the tears from his face. “You are such a brave boy, I love you baby.”, Seokjin said and hugged his son tightly. “I am very proud of you. I'll come back for you in no time”, he added, looking at you concerned. It was Jungkook’s first time sleeping somewhere else, and you could see that it was a big deal for him.
“And if you are too scared, then hide behind your teachers. I was having a pillow fight with Teacher Jung and even though daddy won, he is quite strong! And look at your teacher Kim; his arm is bigger than your body ggukie. Nothings gonna happen. And on top of that, your mom is the scariest in here, no one will dare to bother you all as long as she is here.” You rolled your eyes at your husband's antics, but it seemed to work. Jungkook smiled and hugged his father goodbye.
Needless to mention, the teacher duo prepared all sorts of activities to exhaust the children in time for bedtime. Jungkook has been singing and dancing and running around with his two best friends all evening, falling asleep immediately when you tucked him into his sleeping bag in between of Jimin and Taehyung. He didn’t even hear the end of the bedtime story Teacher Kim read for the kids, neither did Teacher Jung who feel asleep under a pile of children.
After all the children were asleep, Teacher Kim plugged the baby monitor in, tucking the parental unit in his dungarees. “Misses Kim, let’s head into the teacher lounge for some tea, shall we?” You followed him downstairs offering him your first name. “Very well, call me Namjoon then.”, he smiled. The two of you talked for an hour or two, before he excused himself. You stayed behind, waiting for the arrival of the presents.
Upon first impression one might think of Teacher Jung to be the irresponsible funny guy and Teacher Kim to be the serious leader, but in fact it often was the other way around. The thing was, Kim Namjoon was clumsy, more than the average person. So, while his co-worker Jung Hoseok was fast asleep, Namjoon managed to forget the baby monitor by the sink, when he left after brushing his teeth. He also managed to trip over a plushie and stumble right into the reading lamp, almost knocking the thing over, causing a rather loud ruckus. Even in the darkness, he clearly saw Jung Hoseok’s judgemental glance from across the room.
Luckily none of the children were affected, or so he thought. Just when Namjoon laid down, Jungkook decided to look for you, unable to fall back asleep. “Mommy is probably in the grown-up bathroom”, he concluded, sneaking out of the gym hall to go downstairs. After all you promised not to leave, and he believed you. Little Jungkook held onto the banister, hopping down a stair at a time, his thick socks cushioning the noise.
♫♪ Mommy’s kissing Santa Claus Mommy’s kissing Santa Claus  ♪♫
“Hey baby.”, he heard your voice and peeked down to see you standing right in front of Santa Claus. A little gasp escaped Jungkook, but he quickly covered his mouth. When he saw you kissing Santa Claus on the nose softly, he rushed back upstairs.
“I need to wake TaeTae Hyung. Santa is here and Mommy kissed him.”, Jungkook thought, rushing back upstairs, stopping at the door. He listened carefully if his teachers were up, because he knew he wasn’t supposed to be awake right now, but he heard the familiar snore of Teacher Kim and felt safe to sneak back inside.
♫♪ Mommy’s kissing Santa Claus ♫♪
“TaeTae!”, Jungkook whispered, shaking his beloved hyung. “Ggukie~”, Taehyung cooed, grabbing the little boy by the neck, hugging him tightly. “Sleep Ggukie”, he mumbled before drifting back to sleep. “Noooooo”, Jungkook struggled to escape from his grip. His very own Mommy was kissing Santa Claus right now and they needed to see! There was no time to sleep, Jungkook pouted.
He needed them to wake up… “Jiminshi!!”, Jungkook turned around shook Jimin awake. “Why do you keep calling me Jiminsshi…”, 5 year old Jimin grumbled. “Quick! Mommy is kissing Santa Claus!! Come with me you need to see!” “Santa!?”, Taehyung exclaimed, sitting up straight. “Shhhhhhhh Hyung!”, Jungkook covered his mouth, looking around nervous. “Let’s go.”, Jimin exclaimed, and the trio once again snuck out of the gym.
♫♪ I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus ♫♪
In the meantime, you were giggling downstairs, your front pressed to Santa Claus. “You know you didn’t have to dress up too, bringing the presents would have been fine.” “Yeah but I wanted to be totally incognito! This is supposed to be a big secret,…”, Santa laughed, grabbing you by the hips. “Now where is my present?”, you laughed. The Santa mischievously pointed up to the mistletoe above your heads, and pulled you in for a passionate kiss, while the trio sat on the stair, staring, not believing their eyes.
♫♪ I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last night She didn't see me creep Down the stairs to have a peep She thought that I was tucked up In my bedroom, fast asleep
Then I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus Underneath his beard so snowy white Oh, what a laugh it would have been If daddy had only seen Mommy’s kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus ♪♫
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Yoongi took a deep breath. Yoongi didn’t know what to do with kids. Especially not with Jungkook, who just told him that his mommy had kissed Santa Claus.
He absentmindedly ran his fingers through Jungkook’s hair, wondering what part of his childhood innocence he should ruin. Tell him that it was his dad under the costume and in fact Santa Claus didn’t exist or tell him that you actually aren’t allowed to kiss random strangers, even if they were the famous Santa.
 “But Yoongi Hyung, it’s a secret.”, Jungkook mumbled, before drifting off to sleep.
And with that Yoongi decided to just leave it be and wait for little Jungkook to grow a bit older.
He did text in the group chat though:
You guys better tell me that Seokjin’s new hobby is dressing up as Santa Claus for children and their son did not just tell me he witnessed Y/N cheating on him with another Santa.
The voicemessage of both of you laughing hysterically, calmed him down. At least Yoongi's childhood innocence was still left intact. True love did exist and the proof of it currently snoozed in his lap.
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pigtailedgirl · 1 day
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Now I'm curious how you got into due south originally, if you feel like explaining :)
Sure! It's nothing too exciting I guess, but my Dueser origins begin as a wee girl. I know my family must have vaguely watched it because I remember the image of All The Queen's Horses mountie chase pre-dates my series watch beginnings. I know my grandma later confessed as I had it on tv one summer that she watched it. Cause cute Benton Fraser lol.
But real seeing and watch began with a random catch of Free Willie one morning on the Showcase Network. Thank you kindly Showcase.
Yeah, I caught it one morning and stayed to watch because I think I vaguely recognized it, and just fell in love with it's charm and wit and Fraser and Ray. It was the first episode so great timing too. And they had it schedule set to air one episode in the morning, the same at night, five days a week. Perfect for catching up.
Promos were hilarious too. I should see if any are online.
Oh, and it was original edit, so it had extra scenes like the different Victoria's Secret ones.
So I caught up on the series quick. Also, what I think really cemented my season 1 and 2 love was they played that set for months at least before switching to the 3/4 season. That highlighted the difference in tone to my POV too I think, and it's why I kinda view them apart still.
But I really got to experience show first this way.
I think I found fandom when starting Livejournal same time the show hit resurgence there. And I happily caught the tail end of Yahoo Groups so got to back read fan stuff there. Missed most of Ray Wars. Yay. There was the 2000's snippets, but everyone was so fun at content creation and love, that was the best take-aways. It made for a great time. I participated in a watch-along! A big highlight of fannishness for me! That's when I saw The Pilot. Or my fav was squeeing about Pizza and Promises.
Just, some of the many wonderful fans like Nina_DS and movies_michelle and duenorthlaurie for episode discussion, and Sdwolfpup, Belmanoir, Aingeal8C as content creators, or Scotchsour, and Lozenger8 who made some banging icons....Truly, there were so many wonderful people, I couldn't even name them all. Due South provided so many wonderful glimpses of other fans to share with. LJ friends were so lovely.
I fell out in LJ world strangely cause I felt kinda outside the fandom wave as it crested I think, not shipping F/K or really loving those seasons as much. And just personally felt not into fannishness as whole after awhile. It's a me thing across everything, not just Due South. I took an internet break for a long time. I still watched the series on tv, with Showcase and TV Tropolis and DejaView lol, and by then DVD often. Along with new TV of course, although not much cause Tumblr me is not too different from old LJ me. Still kept an eye of forums, sometimes, or such, cause I love discussion as you can see by my screeds versus tech/creative skills, but not actively or with comment.
I return cause, I don't know, seeing people express love for the series again is hitting a happy place of nostaglia I think. I had a rough bout with real-life and comfort fannish stuff is reminding life was full of small good moments. The joy of the endearing nature of the show and the spirit of love for it in the fandom is proof of stuff enduring. Joy that it's still on rebranded Showcase here on the weekends lol, even if you never know which season.
And a new vidder made a wonderful F/V fanvid that, timing again as I hit Tumblr, I stumbled into, and just had me crying when I watched at the beauty and love I remembered in the pair. It spoke to my love of them so hard I think it jolted me into thinking hell yea that love deserves happy expression, I can do it too maybe. Sadly they took it down, but yeah, that was the spark, and that's me fannish story.
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pearlypairings · 3 months
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annual writing self-evaluation
Thank you @justhere4thevibez for tagging! I woke up so early bc I'm still not adjusted well to the time difference on my vacation so I figure I could work on this to kill some time💕
1. List of works published this year (in no particular order):
Meet Me At Our Spot
Coffee and Contemplation *
Dear Donna,
painting (a masterpiece)
not a sound, but the wind
In the Shade of Aurelias *
all good dates begin at the cemetery
so much (for) stardust
there is a light that never goes out *
* = WIP
(I have a few more anon works too which were fun to try some new things with😄)
2. Work you are most proud of (and why):
OH this is tough… I think I have to choose two. I'm so proud of not a sound, but the wind for many reasons. I tried a lot of new writing techniques within that story, which honestly the first images came to me at 2am fever dream of Chrissy with short hair and distraught pushing her way through the woods in a blizzard. I didn't know where the story was going but once I got started I had so much fun. And right now I'm also very proud of there is a light! It's my rarepair fic that I've fallen in love with for chrissy x jonathan and it's been a true delight to meet other people in the fandom from that fic alone!
3. Work you are least proud of (and why):
Hmm I think painting (a masterpiece) is one that I would probably revisit to edit and change if given the option. I don't think it's terrible by any means, but it was really a self indulgent fic for me inspired by the song of the same name. I think I published it very quickly without letting it simmer for edits, so I would change some of the beats for pacing.
4. A favorite excerpt of your writing:
From not a sound, but the wind
“Do you comfort all your crying customers?” She let her fingers graze his palm as she accepted his makeshift tissue with a sad smile.
“Only the ones I like.”
Chrissy dabbed her eyes, praying that none of the mascara smeared beyond recognition. “You’re not gonna sell me anything, are you?”
“Who said that? If there’s any time you need pot, it’s now!”
A small laugh shook her fragile frame, warmth spreading across her chest from within. She folded the bandana into a small square and tucked it into her pocket with a sheepish grin. The last of her tears iced over the corners of her eyes.
“Coming from my dealer, that sounds a little like a sales pitch.”
Eddie fell back, miming an arrow through his heart and rigorously pulling the invisible weapon out from his chest. “You wound me. How about half off and twice as much?”
5. Share or describe a favorite comment you received:
ALL of my comments on there is a light are my favorites. People really enjoying my take on jonathan (a character that even I slept on and didn't really connect with until I saw things from his pov) and being really supportive of my WIP that's ending soon! It's really been such a joy to read all the lines each reader loved and the plot twists they had guessed right or wrong. It's been the best!
6. A time when writing was really, really hard:
2023 was a……year. Yeah, I think the fall was very hard because of some family hospitalizations that were very scary and exhausting. So I didn't have the energy nor the will for quite a bit after that to write much. I'm hoping 2024 is all for good health and better headspace.
7. A scene or character that you wrote that surprised you:
At the risk of sounding really cheesy, I really loved the scene in not a sound when Chrissy and Eddie are about to kiss. The two chapters with back to back pov were so much fun to write bc we get little glimpses into both perspectives of the situation and how wrong they interpret the other person's reactions. It's so cute and I didn't intend to write an eddie pov chapter when I started that fic, it just happened (and we got more Wayne which is always a plus).
8. How did you grow as a writer this year:
I have a long way to go with this, but I think I'm finally shedding parts of my past where for work I had to write scientifically and directly. It's so hard for me to break that frame of mind, so I'm constantly going back in edits to add in more details and worldbuilding and mood setting beyond action and dialogue. In 2024, one of my goals is to do enough exercises where that flows more naturally in the drafting process.
9. How do you hope to grow next year:
LOL oops! I sort of just answered that question, but another goal of mine is to continue to finish my beloved WIP Aurelias AND write a ton more for rarepairs to stretch my imagination.
10. Who was your greatest positive influence this year as a writer (could be another writer or beta or cheerleader or muse etc etc):
Losty, @1lostsoul0fishbowl you are all of the above. So glad we found each other on this site and via Dear Donna,. It's been lovely getting to know you and I appreciate all the times you've read through drafts and ideas and insanity on my part. You da bomb diggitty 💣
11. Anything in your real life show up in your writing this year:
Definitely…. The break up in there is a light is loosely based on a real break up between me and my first high school boyfriend. The AUDACITY. But definitely many, many other little bits of dialogue or scene set ups are from moments in my life :) the life of a writer.
12. Any new wisdom you can share with other writers:
Write it down. WHEREVER you are (unless driving lol). Whatever the idea is, the dialogue you thought of, the plot puzzle piece. Just write it down somewhere on your phone, in a notebook etc. Because you will forget it and it will frustrate you lol.
13. Any new projects you’re looking forward to starting (or finishing) in the new year:
2024 is when I'll be finishing Aurelias! Slow and steady because it's my baby and very setting/period heavy. And there's a few tricks up my sleeves for future fun projects that I'll be writing mostly for me (and maybe losty lol). AND I CAN'T WAIT! Rarepairs galore ✨
What a fabulous evaluation and deep look at the past year! Can't wait to see what 2024 brings 💞 happy new year!
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icharchivist · 5 months
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You should rate all of Dante's cats >:3
on one hand it's a challenging task, on the other, i could never rate a cat lower than 10/10. that's a cat. it's cat shaped. it will be 10/10
but as a small run down:
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Lord Rivera. 20/10. So shapped. Extremely wise. The smartest of the bunch and the one who knows how to take the time to think. Voiced by Keiji Fujiwara (aka Eugen's va) before he died, which means i will forever be crying about it.
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Lord Mukuta. 30/10. He was one of my favorite ones when i read the Many Lives of Cats. He's definitely the coolest of them. a good head on his shoulders, wise, but not overbearing. Voiced by Reinhardtzar's VA which brings me so much joy.
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Lord Vapaus. 12/10. This one mainly stood out to me for having the funniest lines in the localizations (like "rat got your tongue?" and stuff like that). Curious and Direct, but he didn't leave as much of an impact on me as the others.
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Lady Aselia. 15/10. she's so sweet and kind. Very considerate and calm, even if her anger can be a sight to behold. She is so elegant too. Look at her. isn't she perfect.
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Lady Afaka. 14/10. Most out of touch of the kitties. Laid back and easy going. I remember firmly that one scene in The Many Lives of Cats when all the cats are in crisis because they've been kidnapped and she is like "i've found something!" and everyone turns to her thinking she has found a way out or something, but instead she lies in a hole and purrs because that's what she found. "that's such a good hole." cut to the others cats, jaded, wondering why they even thought Lady Afaka would actually focus for two seconds. She's fantastic.
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Lady Mew Mew. 10000000/10. She's the best. She's a mew mew. She means the world to me. She's so tiny. She has 0 understanding of what's going on around her. Head empty. Who needs thoughts when you can get pats. Will never forget how she got mad that others cats were clinging on Sen while trying to escape a certain water death bc "wtf are you all doing on MY Cuddle buddy èwé" like miss Mew Mew the room was easy to read but she can't fucking read. She's so baby. I adore her.
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Lord Young Cat. 25/10. He's so cute and great. Feral little buddy who's learning to enjoy love and care. truly THE Meow meow, the rebel, the hero.
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Freiheit. 11/10. I admit i didn't read Dante's SSR FE so i don't know him, but he's shapped, he's a battle cat, he looks fun. He seems amazing so he deserves good pats and praise.
BONUS not a Dante's Cat but one of the cats from The Many Lives of Cats that deserve mention:
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Lord Torajiro. 17/10. he's a good cat. He's so so good. Like he committed atrocities, but it's because he loved his owner so much, and it makes him the ultimate Poor Pathetic Little Meow Meow. I cried so hard because of him. I hope he can enjoy the rest of his days with his owner just fine.
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And because i feel like otherwise i might get choked to death in my sleep:
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The Cat. The Myth. The Legend. She's not Dante's cat, she's no one's cat, everyone is just one of the worshipper of Lady Ewiyar. But it would be illegal of me to not include her in this list. (aka she would actually kill me.) 20000000/10. The one true Queen. I'm not saying that under threats. I swear. Maybe.
This is the Cat notes. Hope i've done my duty o7
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koihanwrites · 1 year
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You do siblings?
May i request hiyori with younger gn sibling reader?
Thank you very much / have a good day
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<3
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Hiyori As Your Brother Headcanons!
Hiyori x reader (SIBLING LOVE)
Gender-neutral reader 𓆩♡𓆪
Fluff + sassy caring Hiyori
Requested? by anon 𓆩♡𓆪
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Sibling Headcanon Series (Enstars)
Warnings? : 1 curse word used
Yo yo yo! minna genki! Koi here. Yes, I do take sibling requests! the thought of it makes my heart brimming with joy, it's too cute. Thank you for requesting anon <3 I hope you enjoy reading this likewise to my loveable readers
A/n: fun fact! me and Hiyori's bday are almost the same, Hiyori: july 24 | Koi: july 25!
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Hiyori may be the most chaotic and energetic person you have ever know in your life.
When your parents are with you two, he will act like an angel but behind doors he's a literal devil (jokingly)
He loves to steal some of your clothes that can fit him, especially cardigans or any sweaters.
He will force you to take pictures of him.
He believes that you're the perfect photographer for him.
Hiyori loves to give you headpats and surprise hugs!
Whenever he comes home early he will surprise you by shouting "welcome home!" or will make a prank for you.
He really loves it when you two watch bittersweet movies late at night.
You two would cry together if the scene made you two tear up.
I can imagine him preparing a lot of ice cream whenever it's movie night!
When he noticed that you're not like yourself today, he will try his best to comfort you by spending time with you.
He will take you to many places like a restaurant, garden, parks, and amusement parks.
He absolutely loves your smile and will protect it no matter what <3
If he founds out that you're getting bullied he would be so frustrated.
Will beat the shit out of them + roast them
He is actually good at making comebacks.
He wants to protect you since you're his younger sibling and you mean so much to him.
You two would give each other's nicknames!!
I can imagine him getting all whiney and mad when you call him "cabbage hair"
When you're sick, he will panic, he will ask you if you're ok every minute.
He will try his best to take care of you since he is your older brother after all.
Will buy you your favorite stuff animal so you can have something to cuddle with when you're sick.
When you two are going to sleep, he likes to wear matching pajamas with you.
Loves to make pillow fights out of nowhere
Is the type to tuck you in bed <3
Special: I feel like he would be an Oikawa kinnie, im so sorry....but I can clearly imagine it
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The end..... ✩
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With the S2 premiere of “The Ghost and Molly McGee” in a few weeks I remembered that I hadn’t made this post I wanted to do when S1 ended. So here now is my:
My Top 12 S1 The Ghost and Molly Mcgee songs (in no particular order)
1. Snow Day [Ready, Set, Snow!]
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I remember days like this when I was a kid and I love the expressions Molly has, especially the face after the icicles.
2. Only One Best Friend [Friend-Off]
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an epic rock ballad for a pointless fight between Scratch and Libby since we all know Molly wouldn’t limit herself to just one best friend
3. Just Give (Us Money) [Getting the Band(shell) Back Together]
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 A fun song that shows how aggressive Molly can get with her asking for charity (unfortunately this clip doesn’t include the Scratch robs a credit union gag after this song) 
4. (Boom Baby Boom) There Goes My Heart [Hooray for Mollywood!]
This is a fun and short song that both reminds me of Cuban Pete from The Mask and the singer reminds me of Josh Gad (which I was surprised that it wasn’t him since he was everywhere in disney for a while at the time)
5. Happy (Hide My Joy Away) [Molly vs the Ghost World] 
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Not only a catchy song that was stuck in my head for a month after hearing it but also a neat hint at how powerful Molly is in the Ghost Realm (it also kinda reminded me of the Trolls movies, song-wise which that is more of a positive in this case)
6. Everything is Totally Normal [Home is Where the Haunt is]
Molly going through what so many kids are and trying to pretend that things are fine in a manic, catchy song. Love the facial expressions too.
7. It’s a Lose-Lose [Scratch the Surface]
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One of the main reasons people started to ship Molly and Libby, then again could you blame them? Molly is singing a ballad about not wanting to lose Libby with several operatic scene moments, how else can we except to not ship them?
8. Go Back to City Hall [Citizen McGee]
An excellent homage to “Beauty School Drop-Out” from Grease. The episode is also a nice hint at a possible future for Molly being Mayor of Brighton.
9. They All Pitch In [Out of House and Home]
along with the Grease homage, we now have a “9-5 by Dolly Parton” homage and it’s a delight, just a shame it’s so short.
10. The Bad Boy of Brighton [The Bad Boy Bobby Daniels]
A good homage to the classic 1940/50s girl’s singer groups
11. Best Friends’ Day (Saturday) [All Systems No]
A frantic song about all the possibilities of what you can do on a Saturday. Shame it’s short.
12. Prepare to be Scared [Scaring is Caring]
A cute song about Molly failing to scare people, the singer kinda reminds me of Lemon Demon but barely.
Honorable Mentions:
HM1: My Best Friend’s Bat Mitzvah [Mazel Tov, Libby!]
HM2: Silly McGee [Twin Trouble]
HM3: Obstruction [Talent Show]
HM4: On My Own (Cut Song) [Scare Tactics]
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kneelingshadowsalome · 7 months
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Hey girl! I'm a huge fan of your mortal kombat and COD fics :) I loved every single one that I've read so far (planning on reading your Bodyguard!Ghost fic tonight!) and I really enjoy reading your HCs and your answers to the questions that people send you!! You have such a way with words and I'm just in absolute awe of your writing. Also, the one-shot fic you wrote recently of Konig's POV in the Just Friends AU? I damn near DIED when I read it oh my god. Such a beautiful, deliciously dark, and poetic piece of writing. You've truly outdone yourself, seriously!
I had a question regarding your process when it comes to writing. I really love the idea of writing a fanfic, but I have no idea were to start! I used to write fan fiction for fun when I was younger, but I had a really embarrassing experience that put me off of writing completely. I'm now trying to get back into writing, but it feels so... hard! I tried writing a small slasher fic a few months ago, but it felt like rolling a boulder up a hill. It took a very long time and I was never quite satisfied with what I wrote, so I never finished it.
I really want to try writing a Konig fic, but I have a hard time thinking of an interesting plot that I would be excited to write about. Also, fleshing out a character like Konig (who we have very little canon information about), is something I am struggling with. Which is why I really loved your Walküre and Just Friends series, because you were able to make Konig and the reader these incredibly interesting, really complex, three-dimensional characters!
So, I guess my question (or questions, at this point. lol.) to you is: What advice would you give someone who's trying to write their first, proper fic? What's your writing process like? What do you do to help get your imagination going? What do you use for inspiration and what makes you excited to write? How do you manage to take an idea or a HC and manage to craft a whole fic out of it?
Any advice is greatly appreciated, thank you in advance! <3 <3
First of all, thank you so much! I have actually cried twice just thinking about this ask, your kind words made me so happy and emotional. I’m so so glad that you liked my fics (especially the MK one which I’m not that proud of)!
I’m sorry to hear you had such an experience as a young aspiring writer. I had the courage to share my fics only this year, and I’m over 30 yrs old! So the fact that you’ve put your works out there early on and had to deal with things like that must’ve been upsetting. Creative pieces are always a piece of our soul as well.
Also non-relevant but I love slashers too!! Aahhh!! 🔪❤️‍🔥 I hope you will someday find the passion to finish and publish that fic (I bet I would roll in it).
And umm, I feel I'm kinda poop at giving advice but I'll try my best! ->
Where to begin?
The reason why I wanted to bring the MK work up is because it was my very first proper fic and I wanted to say that I know exactly how you feel with the 'rolling a boulder uphill' -thing! The process with my first fic was exactly like that. I wrote it on/off for 2 years because I felt like the story and my writing sucked.
I don't know if you're suffering from the same thing, but I had a desperate need to make a good story (whatever that means, lol.) Of course we want people to enjoy what we create, but in my case, this perfectionism nearly killed my motivation to write. So the first thing I highly recommend is to shake off the need to be perfect and all the other intrusive thoughts that disturb your writing process ❤️‍🩹
So instead of trying to create a "good" story, I started to concentrate on the things I want to write. What would be the most delicious, cute, smutty or lovable imagine to write if no one was there to judge? What moves me in a character or a trope? What if I ditch all the rules and just write, even if the story and the plot don't yet make sense?
I started to write for myself and create scenes for the simple joy of it. The story became my safe space where I rushed to immerse and indulge after work. It became my guilty pleasure. Writing always becomes fun and inspiring again when I treat the story like it's my own little playground where I can do whatever I want. Everything else in life is compulsory, but my own little imaginary world is there just for me!
What also helped me was to read a ton of fanfics from writers whose style and stories I admired. It doesn't matter if the fics you read are not from the fandom you're writing for, actually, it might be better if they're not! That way you can get a sense of direction on where you want to go with your writing while also maintaining a clean palate for your own headcanons and ideas.
Writing process
This is a tough one because my writing process is very chaotic. I never know what I’m about to write or what the final version of a story will look like.
I usually start by writing the most hedonistic, self-indulgent scene first. For example in Just Friends the first scene I wrote was reader watching König masturbate in the shower. I just thought it was a tasty imagine 🙄 I thought it would be funny if his reaction to noticing her would be to blurt that he was thinking about how tight she is… Like, no one in their right mind would say that!
König's reaction then gave me the idea of him being delusional – this dark yandereish character who's obsessed with women and killing. My hands now itched to write this story. I needed reader to be drawn to him despite his craziness, and thought it could be because of his knives…? And proceeded to put a scene in the beginning where she admires his knife skills and tricks.
Then I had the idea that the knives could play an even bigger role in the story – wait, they could provide one of the main themes, actually! Knives ended up connecting these two characters in a distortedly romantic way. Apparently, it was a compelling read for some, and I got to indulge in my knife kink 🙈
So in a way, I start by self indulging and then kind of let the story tell itself? Allow it to introduce elements organically? I'm sorry if this sounds cryptic, I honestly don't have a method to my madness, at least not yet!
Only after I’ve written a few scenes that "want to come out" I start to see recurring themes, symbolism, classic storytelling components… When they pop up spontaneously, I take note and then add more of that same ingredient if I find it necessary (for example knives in Just Friends).
Only after I’ve written enough scenes to make a story, I start to edit & polish it into fic. See if the sentences and paragraphs have a nice rhythm, replace some words with synonyms that sound better, remove or add things if necessary.
Inspiration/imagination
I personally happen to love myths & folklore and I guess it shows because I sometimes refer to my characters as gods, angels, demons, krakens, tengus and whatnot. I read about classic Greek myths and immediately associate König with Theseus or some other tragic hero. I read about Japanese “dog-men” who live in the wilderness and train people in the art of war, and think about Hanzo Hasashi and how he is a demonic outcast who roams the realms in search of love retribution.
I draw shamelessly from myths and archetypes because they speak to the unconscious and add a fairytale-like touch to the story. I think most people are naturally drawn to these elements even if the fic otherwise is not a mythical/fantasy au.
Real life, real people, real hobbies and experiences are good sources for inspiration too, actually, they're one of the best! Some people are good at humor and make their stories feel an uplifting comfort read, some people have suffered severe depression and can describe the depths of existential pain with astonishing beauty. Some writers can describe with realistic detail how it feels like to shoot an AK-47 because they practice shooting.
So as a writer you can (and should!) draw inspiration from anything and everything you see, hear, smell or touch. Treat your life experiences, big or small, as resources. One time I started to write a short drabble on a rainy day and introduced the scene by describing how the rain batters against the window. So even small, cliche, trivial things like the day's weather can be inspiring and serve the story.
How to craft headcanons
When I try to get to know a character I simply immerse myself in the source material. I try to ignore the fan stuff that’s already been created, even if it's what got me into the fandom in the first place. I try to make my own judgments and interpretations no matter what I've seen or heard up until that point.
For example for König I listened to his voicelines a lot, I watched videos of him and even watched them in slow mo because I wanted to study the way he moves (lol I’m normal about him)
I tried to study things like: What vibe does he give? Does he resemble someone I know irl? Do his eyes tell a story, what kind of a past does this man have? Is he shy? If so, what kind of shy? Or is he arrogant and spiteful? A bully who used to be bullied? Etc etc.
Some of my hc’s come from how I view different people in real life, in yandere!König's case I exaggerate a lot but it’s basically just a mashup of people I associate him with. That’s where I start and then I might get further ideas of "I just know he would do this" or "he would say that", and it’s basically like baking bread and you add flour every now and then until the dough swells on its own? (lol what a metaphor)
I also have to give a shoutout to all the amazing people here who have sent me messages and headcanons and thoughts on König, without the input of other people I would never have come up with some of the things I did! So don’t be afraid to call other people to join & bake the bread with you? ^^ If you have friends in the fandom, brainstorm with them. My asks are SADLY closed atm but anyone who wants to brainstorm about König or Ghost is always welcome to my dms 🩷
Crafting a fic from hcs
My first hc ever for König was that he must be a gym guy because he's so athletic. Then I thought how heartbreaking it would be if he was this stereotypical "battling my inner demons" gym guy, because he kinda gives off this loner energy, right...?
From here, you could already craft a story where poor loner König meets someone at the gym. The first scene could be ripe with pining and flirting and how sweet it is that König forgets about his inner demons everytime he sees his gym crush. Next scene: first date. Is it awkward or cute? Both? What kind of dynamic does this couple have?
Third scene: do you want to write smut? Do they have sex or do you want to add some angst & drama, maybe introduce a third wheel and make König suffer? (Poor guy just went to the gym to escape his inner demons and now he's suffering even more omg)
Hope these were of any help! I wish you all the best with your writing! 🩷💋
So hc's are like breadcrumbs that lead you to scenes, and scenes lead you to a story 💕
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nyoomzz · 9 months
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Thanks for answering my ask about why I suddenly love BL and GL more than het romance....I'm grateful to know that there is someone who also knew how I feel....
Do you mind if I ask your top 5 (or top 7) favorite BL and your top 3 (or top 5) favorite GL? And why do you love them? Sorry if you already answered them....Thanks again....
hiii no problem! sorry this took a while to answer im always bad at choosing top picks so this time i just went with my favorites that i consider still haven't seen talked about that much :D
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(the titles with a star next to it are mature themes and/or has nsfw scenes, please don't read them if you're still below 18 years old)
yuri:
- *tsukiatte agete mo ii ka na (how do we relationship): i love how simply candid and honest it is at portraying messy relationships between not-quite-adults doing their best to grow. i really enjoy where the story is going because it's something you rarely see in manga!
- ohana holoholo: i wish there's more family-themed gl but im always happy we have this! it's painfully sincere and i love how we dive in into their lifes and see how they're involved with the bigger cast of characters
- shoujo manga protagonist x rival-san: a bit more of a lighthearted comedy, taking the standard trope of shoujo protagonist vs the love rival and putting a silly sapphic spin on it which is something that i absolutely need. its cute moments really shine through!
- yuri de naru ❤️ espoir (yuri espoir): my beloved that i can never shut up about. the cute artstyle takes you in a fun spin on meta commentary of yuri tropes only to slowly reveal that things might not be as sweet and happy as it seems... no one is doing it like them
- yuri to koe to kazo matoi: revolving around the feelings of women finding their place in the world, chasing for what they truly want. this is a bit of a spoiler but it centers around characters in the aromantic and asexual spectrum which makes it even more special to me!
bl:
- *iki dekinai no wa kimi no sei (breathless momentum): i love everything from the premise to how they grow to care about each other, it's hilarious and cute and their dynamic will always remain one of my favorites ever
- *tabun kore kara ai no hibi: the main theme about the joy and pain of creating just resonates so hard, the main characters' struggle portrays it very well and seeing the growth really made me happy!
- tonari ni: natsume ono's paneling and writing is just so special, there's this somber quality to it that absolutely draws me in. it complements very well the quiet yearning in the story
- *tenjite koi to iki: tbh this is just an excuse to talk about hayane dento's works, i always have a hard time choosing a favorite because they all have such great writing! i think about this one the most because of how melancholic it was paired with their beautiful storytelling
- boku no papa to papa no hanashi: ive read a lot of family-themed bl but this will always take the cake! the love this little family have for each other and how they grow together will always get to me
- *link and ring: just an absolutely loving relationship, you can see how much the main couple cares for each other it's just so sweet to read!
- achira kochira bokura: more slice of life than bl really and that's why it's so dear to me, it's a very natural depiction of two boys with opposite natures slowly being part of each other's lives. there's a sequel too!
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jouliejihan · 10 months
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𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬 𝑶𝑵 𝑨𝑰𝑹! - hueningkai × fem reader
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𝑺𝒀𝑵𝑶𝑷𝑺𝑰𝑺: When Y/N and her eccentric friends decide to host the 'Love On Air' podcast, they think they can heal the heartaches of all HYBE Uni students.  But when love begins to bubble up behind the scenes, Y/N finds herself at the center of a messed up love triangle. While she tries to save broken hearts, a shy student, Hueningkai, does everything to win her heart. With clumsy dating advice, accidental encounters and a chaotic podcast, will love triumph or end up in a hilarious mess?
"Tune in with us guys, cause Love is On Air!"
TAGLIST (open, send ask or comment to be added) @full-sunnies @unh0ly-dr3am3r @enhacolor @mackjestic @beabeanice @fairy-of-sugar
previous • masterlist • next
3 - Alberta beef n' Ginger beer trio
WARNING: mention of alcoholic beverages, readers, drink in moderation
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A/N: how abt this easter egg? Thanks to @amakumos 's amazing series, Love On Air was born! Thanks baby! Keep going with your masterpieces!
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It was a cold, starry night when Jay parked the car in front of Incheon Airport. _____ felt a mixture of anxiety and joy as she prepared to be reunited with her friends, Jake and Lily, who she had spent time with in Australia.
A few years ago, when she was 16, she decided to go on an exchange to Brisbane, in celebration of her birthday. It was a new adventure in an unfamiliar place, but she was looking forward to exploring and meeting new people.
It was during this journey that he met Jake, a charming and funny boy who studied at the same exchange school. From their first meeting, they forged a special connection, sharing laughs, stories and unforgettable moments together.
As their friendship grew, she began to feel something deeper for him. His captivating smile, his sense of humor and his kindness won her heart. However, there was a hitch: Jake was dating Lily, another Australian student from Marysville, who was also spending her holidays in Brisbane.
Though she felt a small twinge of sadness knowing this, she knew that Jake's happiness was important to her. She decided that she would do her best to support her friend and help him find happiness with Lily.
With that in mind, ______ started planning a cute and romantic date for the couple. She carefully chose the location, a quiet beach with a stunning view of the sunset, and prepared a picnic basket filled with the lovebirds' favorite treats on the sand.
On the day of the date, she was nervous, but her determination to see her friends happy was stronger. She took Jake down to the beach he excited but disappointed to see her friend leave so early she asked:
"Leaving so soon? Stay here with me for a bit"
"Sorry, Jake, I gotta… she stuttered. "Work in some things at the dorm. Have fun, okay?
As the couple enjoyed their romantic picnic, she watched from afar, feeling mixed emotions. She saw them laughing, talking and sharing special moments. Although her heart yearned to be in Lily's shoes, she was grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of their happiness, even if it was in a different way.
At the end of the date, she joined them, her eyes were teary but overflowing with genuine joy.
"I hope you enjoyed my little surprise!" _______ smiled
"Are you kidding?! This is beautiful! Thank you! But how do you…?
"I know you Jake! The connection you share with each other is unique and special. This is what I feel iny heart."
Lily also expressed her gratitude and hugged her.
"You're a wonderful girl. Thanks for helping us create such special memories."
Despite the unrequited feelings, she felt a deep joy at having contributed to her friends' happiness. The friendship between them strengthened even more that day, but unfortunately, it did not last as _____ imagined. On the last day of their exchange, Jake passed by her room in the dorm and saw her packing her bags and was in shock.
"What… what's all this?!?!"
"Unfortunately my time here is over. In a little while I'll be heading back home."
"Oh no, you won't! Not now, not like this! Come here!"
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The long-awaited farewell day in Brisbane arrived. Jake and Lily wanted to make sure their friend had a memorable send-off before catching the flight back home. They decided to take her to an amusement park, where they could enjoy an afternoon filled with emotions and laughter.
________ felt nostalgic as she walked through the streets of Brisbane towards the park. She was grateful to have met Jake and Lily, who had made her exchange experience even more special.
At the amusement park, the trio of friends boarded roller coasters, spun on Ferris wheels and challenged their nerves on thrilling rides. Laughter and squeals of joy echoed through the air as they enjoyed themselves like there was no tomorrow.
In the midst of the fun, they stopped at a game stand, where Jake got her a stuffed dolphin. It was an affectionate gesture that represented the friendship they shared.
"Jake… no need!" ______ smiled putting her hand in front of her mouth
"But you deserve it! A special little gift for our very special friend!"
She hugged the dolphin tenderly, feeling the emotion overflow in her heart.
"Thanks. I will keep this little creature with a lot of love. It'll always remind me of the amazing times we had here.!
The afternoon at the amusement park was filled with joy and fellowship. As the sun began to set, they walked back to the car, sharing smiles and memories of their time together.
The time has come to say goodbye. Jake and Lily accompanied her to Brisbane Airport, where warm hugs and words of gratitude were exchanged.
"Jake, Lily, thank you for everything. You guys made my experience here unforgettable. Gonna miss you guys a lot."
"We'll miss you too, _____" Jake hugged stroking his long, straight auburn strands
"But we promise to never forget everything you've done for us." Now it was Lily's turn to hug her friend and then she released her, watching her go down the departure corridor. "Have a safe trip home, friend!"
"Take care!" Jake yelled waving at her
As she walked away, she looked back to see Jake and Lily waving with smiles full of affection and longing.
At Brisbane Airport, she _____ boarded the plane, taking with her not only the memories of her stay in Brisbane, but also the knowledge that true friendship transcends borders and miles. She knew they would always hold a special place in her heart, wherever she wanted them to be.
But what she didn't know was that it wouldn't be the last time they would see them. Long before they met, he was famous for his travel vlogs with Lily, among his loyal followers was Park Jongseong, who he kept in touch with on Twitter, Instagram, KakaoTalk and other platforms.
When mentioning his friend in one of his videos, Jay was surprised by the fact that both share the same friendship and have similar tastes, even if they are distant, the two enjoyed each other's company and imagined the day when they would meet in person. Now, 5 years later, this dream is about to come true.
As they waited in the arrivals area, anticipation rose in her. She imagined all the stories and experiences Jake and Lily would have to share. The longing was palpable, and her heart beat faster as the moment neared.
Finally, the doors opened, revealing Jake and Lily, who emerged with beaming smiles on their faces. _______ rushed towards them, their arms wrapping around each other in a tight, warm hug.
"Jake-ah! Lily-ah! I miss you guys!"
"Noona, how good it is to see you again! I already missed those warm hugs!"
"You guys are so dramatic!" she rolled her eyes and smirked "But it feels great to be here!"
As they walked towards the car, the conversation began to flow. There, Jake and Lily share their adventures, telling funny and heartwarming stories about their time on their travels.
"So Jake, tell me, what's the big news?"
Jake smiled, showing a glint of excitement in his eyes.
"I enrolled at HU! Starting tomorrow I'll be your Engineering classmate!"
______ was surprised and overjoyed at the news. She could barely contain the joy that spread throughout her body.
"Really?! This is amazing! I can't wait for us to be classmates. We're going to spend such great time together!"
As they celebrated the news, Lily became a little quieter beside them. She knew her path would take them in different directions.
"Unfortunately, I enrolled at the JYP Institute. My Marine Biology course will be there."
"So it looks like that's the end of our Alberta Beef and Ginger Beer trio, does it?" he scratched the back of his head
"Yeah, it is, but I promise I'll support you both no matter where we go in the future." the Canadian wistfully stated
"Pinky swear, noona?"
"Is this serious, unnie?" protested Lily
"C'mon! Do it with us!" the oldest asked
Then the three crossed their pinkies and sealed the promise to never forget the friendship they cultivated 5 years ago.
And a while later, they arrived at HYBE Uni's dorm. With the lights in the university parking lot still on, Jay could see through the window of his car some students leaving, others returning.
"Are you coming, noona?" questioned Jay
"Not yet. Me and Lily need some time alone, so, Jake, mind going ahead?"
"Of course not. Hyung, can you help me with the bags?"
"No problem!"
From the moment the Australian set foot in Seoul, the Canadian noticed that she was distant and quiet. Lily was never the type of woman to pretend to be shy or stay silent for no reason, she knew there was something wrong with her friend and as soon as the two got out of the car, she set out to find out, asking:
"Lily-ah, are you okay?"
"Unnie, do you have some time for some love advice?"
"I always have, so go ahead, pour your heart out to me."
"You see, Jake and I broke up before we moved here and…"
"Really?! But you were so happy together!"
"I know! But lately I didn't feel that euphoria anymore. And it seems that Jake feels the same way."
"Was it because of me?"
"No! You were an angel bringing us together! It's my fault that my feelings are changing and I don't know how to deal with it."
"When you live with someone for a long time, you learn about yourself and your feelings towards them, I don't understand what you fear so much."
"Regret. I'm afraid my feelings for him will grow back over time and I'll take drastic action when it's too late and he'll hate me for it. What do you suggest I do?"
"Did you guys talk about this before the move?"
"We do."
"So, there's nothing to fear! As this was a recent breakup, it's normal for you to miss the moments shared together, besides, it's not because you're not in love with Jake anymore that you don't love him! If he makes you happy and he feels the same, you can still be friends."
The Australian was trying her best not to break down in front of her friend, but when the Canadian woman smiled and placed her hand on her shoulder, she couldn't contain the lump in her throat and the tears streaming down her face, so she pulled it closer for a hug.
"I don't deserve a friend like you, unnie!"
"You're so pretty and wonderful, Lily. You certainly deserve to be treated like a princess, which I know you are."
"Thanks." _______ wiped Lily's tears with her thumb "Promise not to tell my story on your podcast? I don't want people hustling about my love life."
"Promise. Want Jay to give you a ride to your dorm?"
"Won't he mind?"
"I don't know, but I'll ask him anyway."
"Thanks."
As she wandered through the halls, she pulled out her cell phone and found a photo of the trio in her gallery, in one of the most chaotic moments in Australia.
On a Friday night, Lily and Jake decided to take ________ out for a fun night out at a local bar in Brisbane. It was a perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and create more memories together.
Sitting at a table, _______ was excited to try something new. As the waiter approached, she glanced at the menu and, intrigued, decided to order a bottle of ginger beer.
"Come on, guys! I want to see what it feels like to drink ginger beer. It should be interesting!"
Jake and Lily exchanged amused glances and agreed to try it too. Soon, the bottles were poured, and they toasted, ready to enjoy the night.
As the night wore on and she drank her third glass of ginger ale, she began to feel the brew's effect.
"Ahn, guys. I think I'm starting to get a little dizzy. I didn't know this beer was this strong!"
"Careful, _____, this drink can be tricky." Jake mocked
"But look on the bright side! You're starting to have fun!" Lily added
Suddenly music started playing in the bar, _______ recognized it immediately and started jumping up and down laughing out of nowhere.
"Is it Seventeen's Adore U? Man, I love this song!"
Why are you keeping a front?
I don’t know, I don’t know what will happen
Without hesitation, she got up from the table and started dancing and singing excitedly in the middle of the bar, attracting the attention of everyone around her.
So what I mean is, I want to know all of you
I’ll sing you, you-hoo, I’ll sing you, you-hoo
Even if my lips are dry, I need to say this baby
I adore you, I adore you, enough to get dizzy
Adore you!
Jake and Lily joined in on the fun, laughing and cheering as she let loose on the makeshift dance floor.
The funny and adorable scene continued as she expressed her joy and excitement through music. People around were amused by their spontaneous performance, and soon the whole bar was clapping and singing along.
After a while, _______ came down to the table, out of breath, but with a huge smile on his face.
"Who knew that innocent little face of yours guarded a k-pop star, huh?" Lily teased
"Oh, don't say that! That was humiliating!" _____ covered her red face with her hands
"What do you mean? It was fun! But take it easy next time we go out, okay?"
"Alright Jake!"
It was then that he had a brilliant idea. He spotted a man sitting at a nearby table with a cell phone in hand. He approached the men and asked kindly:
"Sorry to bother you sir, but could you take a picture of the three of us?"
The man smiled and readily accepted. The trio stood together, grimacing and laughing as the old man captured the image.
With a smile on their faces, they huged each other, making funny poses and enjoying the moment of true friendship.
After the photo, they thanked the lord and returned to the table, still laughing at the situation.
The night continued with more laughs, stories and unforgettable moments shared among the friends. She learned that some unusual choices can lead to moments of pure fun and special memories.
That night in that bar in Brisbane will remain in her memories as a moment when friendship strengthened and joy overflowed.
A/N: So the first couple our little angel got a together, was with her best friend who she had a crush on, and her first love advice was about their breakup...
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alhyari-art · 20 days
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Creating Characters That Resonate: Some Tips for Memorable Designs
"While tools play a role, it’s our vision that truly matters”
You know that feeling when you see a character from a game, a painting, or a comic and you instantly fall in love with it? It's not just because it looks cool or cute. It's because it has a personality and a story that shines through its appearance. That's what I love about character design: the ability to create characters that make people feel something.
If you are interested in learning the basics of this art form, there are many resources available online 😅. (I will create some tutorials on this soon.) But now I'm not here to lecture you on anatomy or color theory. Instead, I'll share some of my personal tips on how to make your characters unique and engaging for your audience.
Tip 1: Dive Deep into Your Character’s World
Kickstart your design process with inspiration from your own world. This personal touch not only enriches your art but also adds depth and more meaning to your creative process.
Consider this school bully who is based on.. a person I used to know. He’s probably off picking his nose when he’s not on the page! Can you spot him?
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See the bully's backpack 😈? (Illustrated for Swish! by Mahmoud Elzein.)
It’s all about discovering those tiny personal connections that breathe life into a character. Brainstorm with character profiles, create mood boards, and try to figure out “what’s in their pockets”. I’ve found that writing dialogues for my characters helps me visualize their personalities better. Honestly, half the time, I’m imagining how they would annoy each other offscreen!
Tip 2: Play with Shapes to Highlight Inner Conflict
To emphasize a character's inner turmoil, you can use contrasting shapes. By smoothing the edges of sharp shapes, you can reduce the contrast and reveal different aspects of the character.
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“Good or bad?,” I always ask my students.
Experiment with different sizes and shapes and make your characters captivating enough that your viewers accept the visual logic of your art worlds.
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Imagine a gorilla 🦍 and a bee 🐝 as friends in a picture book. How would you draw them in relation to each other?
A good way to enhance the narrative and ease the tension is to break down the character shapes. For example, the bully in Swish! looked threatening at first, but I used his soft facial traits to show his insecurity. I also gave him a loose shoelace to imply that he is not totally in control.
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Even the smallest details can tell a story about your character. (Illustrated for Swish! by Mahmoud Elzein.)
Tip 3: Harness the Power of Color and Value
Contrast is key! Opt for vibrant characters against muted backgrounds, experiment with warm and cool tones, and introduce pops of light against deep shadows for visual drama.
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Contrast and lighting for drama.
Challenge yourself with limited color palettes. This forces you to think creatively and adds an unexpected layer of unity to your work. For the ‘Museum Heist’ piece, I used shades of blue, and it was gratifying when viewers, even those not from the art world, noticed how it influenced the piece.
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The blue tones were a fun challenge 💎
Tip 4: Sprinkle in Details and Accessories
I take sneaky joy in hiding personal details within my illustrations. Maybe it’s my old license plate or a memento from my parents. Details like faded scars and mended clothes add layers to your characters and imply a history, giving them more depth.
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Can you find all the hidden secrets in Ella the Gorilla's room? 🔎 Let's play in the comments! (Book by Mawya Alfadda and Rama Al-Sahreef)
Tip 5: Push the Boundaries with Expressions
Imagine yourself as the director of the scene and your characters as the actors. Hire the best actors and make sure they come with the best: pose, gestures, and outfit, and nail the whole performance.
Don’t just copy the reference! Exaggerate those eye positions, play with asymmetrical half-expressions – this keeps things lively and adds charm.
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Never be afraid to push your reference photos for more whatever-you-call-this characters! 😄
Tip 6: Seek Feedback and Refine
Discord and Telegram groups have been invaluable for me – asking targeted questions (like “Does anything feel off?”) gets me feedback way beyond just “looks nice!”.
How people interact with your WIPs speaks volumes. Don’t just listen to words, watch how long they engage and which elements draw their eyes.
My wife and kids are a great help, especially for children’s book and game art. They notice what I often overlook. I sometimes get annoyed when they don’t like something (I worked on for long), but I know it’s not personal. After all, they’re the best early test for my work.
Bringing It All Together
Character design isn’t just about drawing – it’s about infusing them with personality and emotion that resonates. Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your favorite character design tips in the comments below 👇
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variabels · 1 year
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who are your favorite blue lock characters and why?
It ended up getting really long so here's the list:
Nagi
Kaiser
Isagi
Honorable mentions:
Bachira
Chigiri
Shidou
Sae
Explanations (manga spoilers):
1. Nagi
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But like in all seriousness, I relate way too much to his motivation problems, especially the setting a goal, reaching it for a second and not knowing what to do afterwards part. We also have similar personalities (although I think Rin or Sae might be the most like me in that department), find a lot of stuff to be a pain and the same hobbies (manga and gaming ftw).
I also really like his chemistry with Isagi, Chigiri and Barou, Isagi really brings out the best in Nagi, Chigiri and Nagi's friendship is so fucking cute and Barou vs Nagi is always hilarious. It was really nice to see Nagi go from skipping practice to willingly joining Isagi and Barou to train.
His playstyle is so much fun to watch. I'm so happy Kaneshiro decided to pair him up with Isagi for the second selection because they were a GOATed duo. They weren't perfect for each other, so seeing them having to work together to improve and win games was so satisfying. I love how Nagi got to actually have an input on the strategies used especially since he used to be the kind of person to just do whatever he's told.
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He's also badass, adorable and precious.
And can we take a second to like look at him? How is this dude 190cm??? I deadass thought he was slightly taller than Isagi until I read what his actual height was. I've never seen someone so tall have such short person energy, it's so fascinating and weird.
2. Kaiser
Kaiser's a fucking bitch, that's why I love him. He's always so much fun, if he's in the scene, you know it's gonna be good. He just has this presence, idk how to describe it, but like, he will always get your attention.
He's so interesting and there's still so much to learn about him. I'm really excited to see how his character will develop. I love how he's able to genuinely acknowledge other people's achievements despite being a shit-talker (and one who can actually back up his shit, he's a new gen 11 member after all). I really have a thing for those types of characters.
His rivalry with Isagi is also easily the best rivalry in the series. They both respect each other as players despite having so much beef. Their rivalry keeps getting crazier with all their "I'll fucking kill you" and I'm all for it. Their personalities clash so well making it entertaining af.
Also, Kaiser's design is so iconic. It shouldn't work at all but it just does. Like what is up with that mullet-rat-tail-ombre hair? How does he pull it off? Also, the red eyeliner is beautiful, it's such a small detail but it adds so much.
3. Isagi
So, I know a lot of people didn't like Isagi at the start because he seemed like an asshole for feeling great about kicking the ball in Kira's face. I wasn't one of those. I immediately loved him after that and loved him even more every time he took joy in defeating others.
It's really rare for the main character to make it into my top 3, so when one does make it in, I know they're amazing and oh boy is Goatsagi amazing. He has a lot going for him, such as being one of the calm/Kuroko type of sports manga protagonists which I just enjoy way more than the loud/Hinata protags. I absolutely adore strategist characters (especially when they say "just as planned") so having one as the protag is awesome.
The duality of Isagi on the field and off the field is so good. So many sports manga just have serious/not serious as the duality, but Isagi's is asshole/sweetheart and I love it so much, it just adds so much personality and uniqueness to Isagi.
He's a really emotionally intelligent person (why are these so rare in fiction? especially emotional intelligent guys that are genuinely good people and not manipulative), like it's very apparent in how he interacts with his Blue Lock rivals, especially Barou and Rin. It's never explicitly stated but it's shown that he understands how to interact with each one of them in a healthy way. He doesn't go to annoy Rin or Barou to get them to open up more (istg tsundere/prideful characters end up opening up solely because they were annoyed or humiliated to death way too often), Isagi treats them like actual people off the field and doesn't try to make them uncomfortable. It's so refreshing. This also makes his relationship with Kaiser way funnier because Kaiser's like the only person Isagi isn't nice with.
Speaking about relationships, Isagi has such good chemistry with the entire cast. I find his relationships with his rivals to be the most interesting since it feels like he treats most of his friends really similarly. None of his rivalries really feel the same even when they fit in the same trope (friendly rivals, humbled rivals etc...). It's also really funny how he's got so many rivals and beefs, like he got the second-best in the world to have beef with him. ISAGI IS HIM.
This is getting long, so I'll be brief with the next point. Isagi just has so many traits I respect in a person. Like, he's not afraid to change, he's not afraid to ask others for help, he's ambitious and he'll do what it takes to win.
Never thought he'd be in my top 3 when I started Blue Lock. If he ends up being football Aizen, he'll surpass Nagi as my favorite...
Other favs:
Bachira, he used to be number 3, but Isagi's grown on me a lot and Bachira hasn't done much lately (he's also a fully developed character with a finished character arc, so there's not as much development potential in him atm). He's still really likeable and I love him but he's not as interesting anymore. His design is so sick and I love his playstyle. I also love his character arc in the second selection.
Chigiri, like Bachira he suffers a bit from having a finished character arc (like, there's really only him getting injured to develop him more at this point since the author decide to forget about the Chigiri-Kunigami subplot which could have allowed Chigiri to get more development), but still really likable. He's also the only person in Blue Lock who doesn't need therapy, idk how our princess has stayed sane. His design is gorgeous, I love it so much and wish I could be 1% as pretty as him.
Shidou, like Kaiser, he's one of those characters that just enhances every scene he's in. He's just so much fun and he genuinely loves football so much. His relationship with the Itoshi siblings is also amazing, it's so funny how he hates one and loves the other. He might not have any chemistry with Rin when it comes to playing football, but their character chemistry is great (they're always so funny when they're together). And holy fuck Shidou and Sae, I don't know where to start with these two, they were made for each other. I wish Shidou luck, he got Sae's number, maybe he can get his heart next?
Sae, aka the superior Itoshi sibling. Shit talkers who talk shit because they're genuinely better are some of my fav types of characters. He also kinda reminds me of Itachi from Naruto and he's my favorite character from Naruto, so ofc I was gonna love Sae. There's a lot of potential for his character to develop, especially if whatever he has going on with Shidou ends up getting developed more. I love how he's the one who reached out to Shidou, it's rare for the quiet one to be the one to do that if they're not manipulative. I hope he plays in the U20 team because I need more of his interactions with Rin and Shidou.
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stevethehairington · 11 months
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1, 2, 3, 8, and of course... 11 for the ST ask game ♡
ahh blakeeee!!! ty for sending so many!!! 💕💕
(also omg i was almost entirely finished answering all of these and then i fAT FINGERED MY KEYBOARD and it deleted everything 😩 i tried my best to rewrite them as best as i could but damn. rip to anything that slipped through the cracks)
1. Favorite character and your favorite outfit of theirs?
ooh okay i think i have to go with steve harrington as my favorite character, because as much as i love eddie, steve has been IT for me since the beginning. steve has taken me on a whole journey, i have been right there with him since the beginning. i am ride or die for that bitch!! lkdfjsl.
and as for favorite outfit, ohhhh man that's tough. he's got a LOT of good ones!! but. if i had to choose one, it would probably be that cute little bubble vest fit he wears at the end of s3 when he and robin are bring their resume in to family video. it's just so cute and he looks so good in it, and also his hair with it is Thee Perfect Length for me, like i love steve with his hair long enough that it starts to curl at the ends. the whole Look is just too good.
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(this one!! i couldn't find any good photos so this gif will have to do)
2. Favorite season of Stranger Things and your favorite scene in it?
this is another hard question because my answer totally depends on what exactly is meant by favorite lmao. like, if favorite means which season is the one that i love most and has captivated me the most then the answer would be season 1, because that one is just next level!! like, the vibes, the relationships, the mystery, the conflicts, the discoveries!! it's all so good and s1 does a FANTASTC job of setting up the whole show!! but then if we're looking at favorite as meaning which one did you have the most fun watching and enjoyed a lot then my answer would be season 3, because that season is just SO fun!! it's so vibrant and bright and it truly encapsulates summer so well!! not to mention it gives us scoops troop my BELOVED, and we see more of the relationship between steve and dustin my beloveds, AND there's more erica!! AND this season gives us ROBIN!!! AND ROBIN AND STEVE!!! so!!!! its a huge win and its a great season for those reasons!!
3. Favorite scene in the entire series?
i think this is probably going to be SUCH an obvious answer because it's probably the one everyone and their mother gives, but, i HAVE to go with robin's coming out scene. like, it's just one of the best coming out scenes i've ever seen. and that is ENTIRELY because of maya hawke. like god, her expressions throughout that whole scene? as steve describes the girl he likes and it becomes strikingly clear that he's talking about robin and robin is sitting there like how do i break it to him. god her face is just. SO REAL. and then when she says "steve" in that tiny whisper of a voice, and her eyelashes sort of flutter like she's trying not to cry and she gives him that LOOK. MY GOD ITS GOLDEN ITS SO FUCKING GOOD. im tearing up rn just thinking about it. and then steves reaction too!! his little oh, and the way he just immediately starts making fun of robin's taste in girls, just steadfastly accepting her and not making it into something huge and scary. just treating her like shes robin and not anybody or anything different. the way robin feels SO much relief and joy and safety there. god its just such a beautiful scene and so powerful too and i just love it so so much.
(i do HAVE to give a shoutout to the running up that hill scene at the end of dear billy because NO scene has EVER given me chills the way that one did. the way max's grief has been drowning her and the complete turning point this scene was for that. like this was the first moment that she chose to not let that grief win. she fought it and she fought it hard and she pulled herself out. she had help, of course, the memories of her friends, the ones she loves, but it was ultimately HER that saved herself in that scene. and godddd its SO powerful and its SO well done and just the way they used that son is INCREDIBLE and also sadie's acting in that scene is just PHENOMENAL, and then when it ends and max is in lucas' arm with dustin and steve surrounding her too and the soft instrumental version of running up that hill plays as the screen goes black. C H I L L S!!!!!!)
8. Favorite weapon/power?
another super basic answer probably but what can i say? my favorite weapon is 100% the nail bat. i mean, who wouldn't want a wicked baseball bat full of nails to swing at monsters?? i mean come on that is so badass. but ALSO i love that the bat has a little bit of all of the original monster hunting trio in it? like it's nancy's baseball bat, but jonathan is the one that put the nails in it and it was meant to be his weapon, but then steve claimed it as his own and used it and bam now it's his. i just love that symbolism!!!
11. Your opinion on Tommy Hagan?
HAHA I LOVE THAT YOU ASKED ME THIS ONE FKDDSFLKD (also the "of course" sdkfjdslf i am THAT transparent huh 😂)
nah but i fucking LOVE tommy hagan. he's just one of those characters that isn't necessarily given a firm backstory or anything, but there is juuuuuuust enough personality that it is SO easy to build your own backstory and mold it and him into something you want it to be — and boy oh BOY have i done that with tommy myself lmao.
but yeah it's like — the tommy we see, sure, he's an asshole, and yes, he says and does some really shitty things, BUT i don't think anything he's said and done has reached that level where it's like totally and completely irredeemable, yknow? like he's not so far gone that he can't turn himself around (hello!! steve did!! and sure, maybe steve is a kinder, nicer person at his core, but if he can do it, so can tommy, especially given that tommy idolized steve so much.)
there's just something to me that is so fascinating about taking a very simple one dimensional character and giving him layers. giving him three dimensions. putting him in scenarios and giving him motivations that explain WHY he is the way he is and HOW he got there and WHO influenced that? filling in those gaps makes him a MUCH richer character and in turn makes his interactions with the other characters SOOO much more interesting and layered.
like, i love to think that tommy is the middle child in a large family of all girls. he's got two older sisters and two younger sisters. i oscillate between liking to think that his parents are still together but overwhelmed with work and the girls and other responsibilities, or that theyre divorced so tommys grown up with a single mother in charge. either way, tommy ends up sort of forgotten, just a bit. there's not enough attention for him, which is why when STEVE gives him attention for the very first time, when he CHOOSES tommy for the first time, tommy is stuck on him for life.
their friendship grows and so do they and steve stays this constant through it all, and that means so much to tommy. i think that once girls start to show an interest in steve and once steve starts to show an interest back, tommy gets jealous, because that means that steves full attention isn't on him anymore. (and whether you look at it through a 'tommy has a crush on steve' lens or not it still applies either way ((though as im sure you're all aware i DO look at it through that lens LOL))).
carol joins their group, and either steve nudges tommy towards her or tommy nudges himself towards her because, well, if steves gonna get himself a girlfriend, so is tommy because he's not getting left behind. and he loves carol, he does, but also it's a lot more complicated than that (see the beginning of my latest fic, keep me on a rope, for more on The Complicated Relationship of Tommy Hagan and Carol Perkins because ohohoho boy do i have THOUGTS on that).
and then nancy wheeler happens and steve gets his heart broken AND his world rocked AND the biggest thump on his head of his life and suddenly he's not tommys best friend anymore. he's not even his friend. and that fucking HURTS tommy. because look at that? even STEVE left in the end. and so tommy lashes out. he gets meaner. he latches onto billy hargrove, but he doesn't give a shit about tommy. he puts up that protective shell so he can't get hurt again, and that means never letting anyone in again. that means settling for what he has, who he has. that means stewing in these hurt feelings and this awful grudge and the hatred for years and years until—
somewhere down the line (way waaaaaay down the line) tommy gets tired of it. he gets sick of being bitter and lonely and miserable. and he finally gets HIS thump on the head. he does some digging deeeeeeeep into himself and he does a lot of self reflection and he realizes that fuck. he's been an asshole. he's been a jerk. he's been a total dick. he's hurt people he loved, people who didn't deserve it. he's pushed them away. he's isolated himself. he's turned into this shell of what he could have been.
and so he starts to work on himself. starts to make amends.
or he doesn't. that's a possibility too. he can get stuck in his ways and he can live out a bitter lonely miserable life too!
but that's the thing about tommys character — he can be and do and say whatever you want!!!! and THAT is why i love him so much.
(plus, as i said it is just SOOOO fascinating to explore his relationship with steve and with carol because BOTH are SOOOO complicated and SOOOO layered and there is just SO much going on in that little brain and body of his that even HE can't sort through it all.)
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bipirate · 5 months
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BG3 Tiefling bard Lan Wangji lore since you reacted positively :D!! The infernal bloodline is ASSUMED by many of the Lan Elders to have been passed through his mother, but in actuality it’s ye olde Lan ancestor that no one remembers. Lan Xichen is human, and he’s very supportive of his lil brother but obviously he can’t protect Lan Wangji from ALL the judgement tieflings tend to face
Lan Wangji leaves (Gusu adjacent BG3 place lmao) to pursue his love of music somewhere away from the (failed) expectations of his family (Lan Qiren continues to do his arguable best, I guess??) and makes his way through Bard College.
I gave him vicious mockery in my playthrough because of a specific scene I have in my head, he usually has elegant but succinct insults for it (do not ask for an example I’m so bad at insults) but when he’s truly angry it’s just a “listen to me, listen? FUCK YOU.” and it does the most damage <3
He’s a folk hero but also uses his bardic training to perform and entertain, spreading the light of joy as it were :) he’s still Hanguang-Jun, just for his legendary performances as well as helping people
I love him, I have no idea who/if I’m going to romance with him (it’s only a recently started playthrough)
This was fun I love infodumping
this is so cute i love this actually. i think we should all live our dreams of playing lan wangji in roleplaying games.
the way you describe lan wangji with vicious mockery is very much like that scene where he goes 'you're not qualified to speak to me' to su she lmao. he's a petty bitch and i love him!!!!
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loveofastarvingdog · 2 years
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As someone who’s read a lot of destiel fics over the years, which fics are so good they changed you in some (big/small) way?
ohhh this is a marvelous ask! so much to think about! that said, my memory is sucky at the best of times so this might be a short list.
1. twist and shout.
yeah yeah yeah, i know! thee classic destiel fic years ago… but the thing was, i read it at a time in my life when i was really struggling to see any redemption in being gay. i hadn’t even begun to question if *i* was queer yet, let alone my gender or anything past that. at that point in my life i was a cishet kid raised in an extremely homophobic environment, and here was a fic that showed these two people — these two men — so entirely human, so entirely in love. each chapter changed me individually, and even the ending hurt in an aching, caring way. yeah, i read it way before it was healthy for me to, and it was bad for me in a few ways for how young i was paired with how sheltered i had been, but it also touched a part of me that i didn’t even know existed at the time. saying that love existed, and that even when it hurts it can be beautiful. not trying to wax poetic, and i haven’t read it in a few years, but it did affect me pretty deeply and i’ll always think of it fondly. (also the one time i made my older sibling cry just by describing the story as a hetero romance)
2. the usual by thatoneguy35 on wattpad.
i don’t know if it ever got finished but it was so cute at the time and i still think about the kiss in the snow <3 the domesticity and simplicity… i can’t even describe it, or why it meant so much to me, but i do adore it. i might search it out again actually.
3. cheapest room in the house by biggaybenny (aka skepticalfrog)
another (more recent) absolute CLASSIC. deals with the depth and layers of dean without a lot of the gaudiness in his history some people include, if that makes sense. skrog’s characters are so human, in their joy and their pain and their lives. castiel is allowed anger and dean’s grief is so real, and on top of that it has one of the best depictions of jack and dean’s relationship in a way that honestly fucked me up in a good way. ALSO the way it acknowledges the complicated way you can love your father even when it’s fucked up… it’s written so lovingly and portrays queerness as something important, but also something that doesn’t need to be taken So Seriously that all humour is sucked out. also i am personally someone who enjoys eating mashed potatoes with my hands That Scene is delightful to me.
4. untitled fic by my irl friend
so at the time that i started reading more spn fic, i got one of my friends to actually watch the show. she ended up writing a super sweet fic in a scrappy notebook and had me read it and basically beta it. the fic itself didn’t impact me so much as the warm intimacy that came with her watching my face so intently as i read over the pages, the way i got to see the characters through her eyes, her fondness for the show. it was so much fun and had the most scrumptious twist when it started getting close to the end. she never finished it but it was so much fun to read through it with her :)
5. the bluebells blush when they sing by fleeceframe (aka tasteslikevelvet)
read this a week or so ago and it gave me the most glorious night of feeling something holy in being trans and queer. the way she handles gender and gender expression, the way she just. Understands cas and dean’s relationship… also such a genuine cas pov!!!!!!!! it switches between them in a seamless and marvelously done way, and it is just simply. one of the loveliest fics i’ve ever read.
6. oh my darling by @pinknatural
a HUGE reason i am currently working on my peach fic. the love and the subtle ways of showing it, the simple task of caring for other people… it makes me feel insane in the best of ways. i think about it whenever i eat an orange or a cutie and it makes me smile <3 also…… cas <3
there are so many more that i think about regularly, and that have impacted me deeply, but if i could remember and list them all then we’d be here for a very long time. here’s some of the ones off the top of my head though, and if you haven’t read them i hope you do!!!!
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I’d like to request some Aquarium date headcanons with Lucifer, Asmo, and Leviathan (romantic and separate). Your writing inspires me so much <3
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— "AQUARIUM DATES."
— OBEY ME!: Lucifer, Leviathan, Asmodeus
— NOTE: I'm happy that my writing inspires you! And also, I love aquariums so this was fun. <3
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❧LUCIFER
Lucifer, to be honest, is much more the type for fancy dates. His scene is more the silent, candle lit dinners at expensive restaurants where he pays. But at the same time, his main priority is to make you happy so while he feels a bit out of place he won't utter a single sound of complaint in your choice.
He's the type who will read all the little notes by the fish tanks. If you haven't read them yourself, he'll tell you what it says while you're looking at the fish and other sea creatures. And if there are any other facts he knows about them that aren't written there, best believe he'll tell you.
If it's a Devildom aquarium date, he won't show that much interest in learning about the different species, or finding them if they've hidden away. He's already seen them after all,
But if it's a human world one you've taken him to, he's much more interested. He'll stay to find each type of fish in the tanks, but he's observant and quick to find them, so you get to see them all during your trip. <3
He'll absolutely get you one of the stuffed toys, or another thing, from the gift store. Preferably something of the animal you seemed to like the most.
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❧LEVIATHAN
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Best believe that Leviathan is the one who brought this idea up. It's not something he usually does; dates outside of the comfort of his home isn't really his scene but he loves aquariums so after about a month of debating it he'll shyly bring the idea up.
He's going to see all the fish no matter how long he has to wait to see them, but his excitement is cute and it's contagious. You'll both be looking at the tanks in excitement, with Leviathan pointing out anything he knows about the fish there.
He definitely wants to watch the feeding shows, too. He's trying to memorize all the names as well.
He ends up getting a bunch of stuff from the gift store, both for himself and for you. Honestly, he's buzzing with excitement and joy the entire time. It's a 10/10 experience for Leviathan lovers!
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❧ASMODEUS
Any type of date is Asmodeus' scene. Fancy ones? Home dates? Parties? Picnics? Aquariums?
He's going to charm the fish into doing tricks for you, since he loves the smile you have when you see them!
Unlike his brothers, he doesn't care if you want to stay and find all the fish or move on before that. He's flexible with the experience, but he does demand a bunch of pictures with you!
He'll drag you over to the booth where they sell drinks and stuff for a break once you've gone through half the areas.
He's very excited to see the feeding shows, actually. He finds it super fun when they do tricks! It's certainly his favorite part of the entire day. Can you blame him though? He's not afraid of using his powers to get you both the best seats for the show, either. And honestly, if the workers are looking for participants to join in you're both going to be picked.
He'll get you both matching snow globes because he thinks snow globes are fun.
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