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raynetheinsane · 26 days

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Batfam (and friends) as Henry Danger quotes

(Because im a nerd and love this show)

Damian: Tt, my parties arent that bad

Jon: Christmas. 3 years ago. 15 kids ended up in the hospital!

Damian: FATHER!!!

Tim: Damian! Were trying to study here *indicates to Duke and Steph, both clearly not studying*

Damian: I’m talking to my Father.

Robin!Jason: Dangit! All these jobs say i gotta have skills..

Dick: You have skills!

Jason: Name one.

Dick: You’re a great dancer!

Jason: No I’m not?

Dick: You could take lessons.

(More under the cut i just dont want this to be super duper long)

Bruce: How old are you?

Tim, trying to become robin: Im 13, I’ll be 14. On my next birthday

Dick: Ah so youre aging sequentially

Tim, extremely tired: Do you ever dream about sleeping?

Steph, extremely confused:…no??

Tim: good. If you did youd be dead.

Bruce: Lets ride.

Robin!Jason who is very new to this: Wha- Ride where?

Bruce: We’ve got people in the Jandy River that need saving.

Bruce: Come on.

Jason: You mean we’re going there? Together? Like right now?

Tim, extremely dirty and has a cut on his face walking into Drake Manor:

Jack, not paying attention: Hey Tim, did you get the job?

Tim: Yeah, just finished my first day.

Jack: So hows work?

Tim: Uh it was pretty… interesting.

Bernard: Hey, you never told us what you do at your new job

Tim: *just stares wide eyed silently*

Bruce: While we were patrolling, Poison Ivy stole packs of baby bottles, can you guess why?

Robin!Dick: Uhhh

Bruce: To flood the bottles with radioactive plant matter.

Dick: I would not have guessed that.

Jason: I see youre in your pajama pants.

Tim: Yeah its almost midnight, I was studying for this test i have tomorrow

Jason: What subject?

Tim: Puerto Rican history

Jason: Ah Puerto Rico… land of…

Tim: Puerto Ricans?

Jason: yeah..

Red Hood: Strike three.

Spoiler: That was only 2

Hood: Okay, don’t correct me in front of the criminals

Duke: Whats in the mug?

Tim, who just poured himself and entire pot of coffee despite hating it: Coffee.

Tim: To keep me alive.

Duke: no, no, no, no, you cannot drink this much coffee after work. This mug is comedically large!

Steph: I have the same dream all the time. It satrts with me getting a horse for my birthday. Then my dad shows up. Then the horse kicks my dad in the face!

Jason, helping Tim study: You want a good grade on your puerto rican math test?

Tim: history

Jason, who died before he finished highschool: Same thing

Non-Bat who needs the antidote for Joker gas or something: Will this hurt?

Black Bat: Yes, very much.

Bernard, talking about a criminal the Bats cant catch: Its not Batmans fault, he just needs a better sidekick

Tim: One more time.

Bernard, who knows: Just saying, I’d be way better at catching criminals than the current Robin

Dick: I’m gonna die..

Jason: Not in the house. If you’re gonna die, do it outside

Tim: I’m Robin.

Bernard: I know. I figured that out.

Damian: Todd, I wish to speak to you about something.

Jason: BABIES COME FROM THE BABY STORE

Oracle: Steph, come to Gotham Park right now!

Steph: noo, I’m not in the mood for trees

Oracle: did i ask you what youre in the mood for?

Vikki Vale: So, Spoiler, how did you catch Two Face?

Spoiler: I’d love to take all the credit, but it was really all thanks to my partner, Black Bat.

Vikki: Interesting. Black Bat, can you tell us more?

Black Bat: No.

It really bothers me the lack of Babs, Cass, and Duke worthy quotes there are 😔😔 also my personal favs show a lot and im sorry for that, but there will be more as i think of them, these are just eps 1-4, the rest will be posted like in a queue or something and as single quotes cus im eepy

#batfam #batman #robin #dc robin #dick grayson #nightwing #damian wayne #tim drake #red robin #jason todd #red hood #batfamily headcanons #incorrect quotes #henry danger #stephanie brown #cassandra wayne #barbara gordon #source: henry danger

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nicromancytarot · 8 days

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NICROMANCY GETS SCAMMED - EPISODE 2

All I do on this app is complain.

Hello and welcome to part 2 of me possibly being scammed?? (I feel like this is deserved now, am I just really unlucky or something?)

16th of March @samisinsomniac messaged me for an exchange, I gave them their reading the next day 500 words as I mentioned I preferred, they responded with my reading the next day too, only with around 200 words, but I was thankful nonetheless!

I gave them a thank you, and some feedback on the reading, they also gave me a little bit of feedback for the one I gave to them.

On the 30th of March they messaged me again for some clarity on a situation through another exchange.

I got to their’s as soon as I could (which was immediately since I wasn’t busy that day), they were busy, but that’s ok, they said they would give mine to me by 10pm Indian standard time. India is 5 hours ahead of me, as I am set in the UK.

I proceeded to give their reading to them, 500 words as before, not only did I not receive any thank you, I also didn’t receive feedback. If you’re a Tarot reader, you will understand how crucial feedback is for us to better our talent and improve our work, and they know this very well, as they even mentioned to me during our first exchange for me to let them know how it resonates, and leave some feedback in their ask box.

To make matters worse, they did not give me my reading by 10pm IST. (It’s getting realll)

Here is their response to my reading, the blocked off part is me explaining the person’s feelings for them, I don’t want to put anyone’s personal information on blast, which is why that is covered.

They then said that they would send the reading to me that evening.

It was not delivered by that time either. DUH DUH DUH

I messaged them a tad worried, perhaps they’d been hit by a car and I was just being mad for no reason. They let me know that they had a medical issue, which made me feel evil for pacing my room in anticipation (I didn’t actually do that, only inside my mind palace)

Finally, I received my reading! It was… 200 words, but alas! At least I got it and everyone is alive.

Now the average person would take this as a lesson not to exchange again, just in case they get caught up with another medical issue you know, or maybe the reading is short. (Which ever one is worse. IM KIDDING)

They had a birthday! Turned 18, that’s great, I’m also 18, they messaged me about it, then asked me if I did 18+ readings.

Sometimes I lack context clues, but personally I feel like my confusion here is pretty valid. Plus! Their profile said they don’t do 18+, I’m very valid in my confusion.

Anyways! They ask for my question, I give it, then they give me theirs, they ask if it’s ok, I let them know it is.

But I was hungry and needed to shower, so I also let them know that.

They were doing my reading at 7:26pm, I got out my shower at 10:48pm…. somethings not adding up! So I sent a little message, letting them know about my recent scam, and how I did not want to get scammed again so they would have to send it first.

However, they have not responded, it’s been 3 days, since they apparently started my reading? Now I’m no Tarot Goddess, but I’m pretty sure you would be done with a reading by day 3.

Listen, I don’t wanna fight or argue, I’m just a little funny guy who does Tarot, no fight in me, you message me in caps and I think I’ll cry.

This is not to cause an argument, or to throw hands at anybody, I just don’t like being lied to or taking advantage of as a smaller Tarot reader.

It’s only been 3 days, I was planning on waiting longer to post this, however I feel like now is fine as I’ve clearly been lied to about when they started their reading, which I’m not sure if it was to receive theirs early from me, I got no clue dude, what I do know is I am really tired of people doing this to me, please stop, before I actually cast a spell for you to clip into the back rooms.

Scammers: 2 Nicromancy: 0

Please stop scamming me, you’re embarrassing me in front of my spirit guides. 😔

#tarot #tarotblr #tarotcommunity #free tarot #tarot witch #tarot reading #tarot cards #pick a card #pick a pile

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ingravinoveritas · 8 months

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Is it just me or does it seem like Anna doesn’t have anything about Michael on her IG? I think the last thing I saw was when she and Michael went to see David’s play last year. Georgia hasn’t had anything about Michael either lately, but it just seems different. Or I’m reading too much into it. At least Georgia does have David on hers.

Hi there! I know you sent this several days ago and I've been a bit swamped, so apologies for taking so long to answer.

You are not at all reading too much into things, as a lot of what you mentioned is what many of us have noticed over the last few years, too. Anna puts Michael on her Insta when it's convenient/when there is something to sell (their relationship, typically). The most recent thing (before today, at least) was a picture from Mabli's first birthday party in May. Though she also posted this photo in a story on the same day that GO 2 was released (again, something to promote/sell):

This was obviously an old picture (likely taken midway through filming season 2, during the holiday break--so December 2021/January 2022), but it's telling that this is what she chose to post, instead of something new. And this again continues AL's pattern of posting terrible pictures of Michael, where he looks miserable and she looks smug. It seems like he was caught off-guard, too, as if she wanted a picture before he could put on his "game" face. There were so many choices happening here, and I'm genuinely confused by all of them.

Which then brings us today, and the bunch of photos/videos AL just posted for her birthday weekend, to again brag/show her "celebrating" with Michael. She posted multiple things, but I'm going to highlight these two in particular, as they stood out to me:

For those who can't tell, on the left is video of Michael at a parking meter machine, going to pay for parking. AL is making fun of him (again, which she has done multiple times previously), likely in an attempt to mimic the way Georgia pokes fun at David, yet lacking any of the underlying respect or affection that Georgia seems to have for David.

This (and AL's other stories from today) also continue her pattern of filming Michael surreptitiously/from a distance in order to generate content. In the story on the right, Michael is shooting basketballs and AL is standing behind him filming, rather than actually being in the moment, which gives the feeling of her wanting attention for herself more than wanting to enjoy her birthday with Michael. What also struck me about this and the other stories she posted is how cold and distant they seem. Pictures of empty drink glasses, a table, her sitting on the floor alone. The vibes are just completely "off" somehow, in my opinion, and it's noticeable.

What really stands out to me as well is that it doesn't look like either one of them were having that much fun. One thing we can say for certain about Michael and David--whether you ship them or not, whether you think something is going on between them or not--they always have fun together. We see it in the interviews they do, the interactions they have, how both of them are constantly smiling/laughing and there is never the feeling of one person monopolizing the spotlight--it's them, together, genuinely enjoying each other's company. Making each other laugh. And I just don't feel like that is the case with Michael and AL, because what I get from those stories today is a sense of obligation, rather than fun.

(I also think it's very telling and worth noting that in all of the stories AL posted, the only face that is full-on visible is her own...)

So yes, those are my thoughts on Michael being on AL's Insta and these new developments. As I've always said, I could be completely wrong about everything, but the fact that I've been getting more asks and comments about this makes me think others are starting to notice the questionable optics as well...

#lepqueen #reply post #michael sheen #welsh seduction machine #the more i think about it the weirder this all seems #i'd rather look like a 'bad' fan and talk about the reality of the situation #than look like a 'good' fan by ignoring it #also a relationship does not equal true love because there are kids involved #even after all these years he still looks uncomfortable around her #michael is a talented actor #but he can't hide his true feelings as himself #anna lundberg #discourse

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mrs-mquve-cc · 11 months

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Sims Tag

I was tagged by @esotheria-sims!

1. What’s your favourite sims death?

Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever let a sim die 😆 Not only do I not actually play the game very often, I’m just too attached to my sims. But if I had to choose it’d be death by cowplant.

2. Alpha CC or Maxis Match?

Alpha/semi-realistic till the day I die!

3. Do you cheat when your sims gain weight?

Nah, that’s unnecessary.

4. Do you use move objects?

ALWAYS.

5. Favorite mod?

@lamare-sims‘ Shiftable Everything! I love to decorate, and this was a TOTAL game-changer for me.

6. First expansion/game/stuff pack you got?

I bought The Sims 2 Deluxe in 2007. I still get confused with what came with the base game and what came with Nightlife because I’ve always had NL 😅

7. Do you pronounce “live mode” like aLIVE or LIVing?

Like LIVing. I seem to be in the minority on this but whatever.

8. Who’s your favorite sim that you’ve made?

Laegrinna, of course! I’m sure everyone who follows me knows already but she’s the sim pictured in this post and in my avatar. She’s the protagonist of a game called Deception IV: Blood Ties.

9. Have you made a simself?

Yep, I do have one, you can see her in my 40th birthday post from last year. I gave her graying hair then to be more accurate. I did play as her a few times but it felt kind of weird so she just roams around my hood.

10. What sim traits do you give yourself?

I don’t use the traits mod but if I did, it’d probably be Absent-Minded, Perfectionist, Cat Person, Eccentric, and Socially Awkward.

11. Which is your favorite EA hair color?

I don’t use EA colors or textures, obviously, but I hate them all, especially the pee yellow blonde 😂

12. Favorite EA hair?

I don’t use EA hairs, but the only one I even remotely like is the Mansion & Garden dreads band hair. I might try to do something texture-wise with it at some point.

(Editing to say HOW THE SHIT DID I FORGET LAEGRINNA’S HAIR *facepalm* yeah it’s the Modern Bob from the EA store. As for hairs shipped with the game see above)

13. Favorite life stage?

I only play adults because I’m boring lol

14. Are you a builder or are you in it for the gameplay?

I dunno, I spend way more time creating and taking pics than I do playing. I’m awful at building but I do enjoy it and like I said I love decorating.

15. Are you a CC creator?

Yep, have been for almost 8 years now! I’ve made a ridiculous amount of CC, mostly hairs but I think I enjoy retexturing clothing and objects a bit more. I’ve just started learning meshing and it’s opened up so many new possibilities for me. I have an endless list of future projects!

16. Do you have any simblr friends/a sim squad?

I have a few. I’m not popular in the community or anything and my social skills are lacking but I do like interacting with other simmers.

17. What’s your favorite game? (1, 2, 3, or 4)

Sims 2 forever!

18. Do you have any sims merch?

Nope.

19. Do you have a YouTube for sims?

No and I don’t think I’d be good at making videos in general.

20. How has your “sim style” changed throughout your years of playing?

It’s gotten much more eccentric and I’ve leaned harder into semi-realism despite most people playing Maxis Match the past 10+ years. I love goth/alternative CC and incorporated a lot more into my game when I created the Deception IV sims. It’s funny because it seems like people’s tastes get more mainstream as they age, but it’s exactly the opposite for me. I look at my old CC and the way I used to dress and make up my sims and think “wow was I boring back then.” The current aesthetic of my game more accurately reflects my personality.

21. What’s your Origin ID?

Bold of you to assume I use Origin 😂

22. Who’s your favorite CC creator?

Too many to list here! I’m a CC hoarder.

23. How long have you had a simblr?

7 years, almost as long as I’ve been creating.

24. How do you edit your pictures?

I do minimal editing, partially because I’m not very good at it and also because with CC previews I want people to see exactly what they’re getting. I use Pooklet’s game lighting actions, I’m careful with how much light I use when taking the pics in-game because it’s easier to brighten a screenshot than fix an overexposed one (Laegrinna’s white hair is particularly prone to overexposure). I brighten the subjects of the picture a bit more and darken the background a little so they stand out. But that’s really it.

25. What expansion/game/stuff pack do you want next?

Well, we’re not getting anything else for TS2 anyway, and I don’t even know what else I’d want because there’s so many fun mods out there that add to the game.

25. What expansion/game/stuff pack is your favorite so far?

That’s a tough one - I love playing witches (Laegrinna and her sister Velguirie are both evil witches) so Apartment Life is up there, but I also love playing businesses and having my sims go out on the town so I couldn’t imagine playing without OFB or Nightlife.

I’m going to tag @furbyq, @focalor-sims, @equinoxts2, @pooklet, @skulldilocks, @letomills, and @phoebe-twiddle!

#fia.jpg #the usual gang of idiots #sim: laegrinna

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traynslations · 2 years

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Ogami Banri “The Best Present” RabbitTV Part 1 - Surprise Okinawa Trip

Part 2 | Part 3

Door open

Tsumugi: Thank you for your hard work! Um, what is this consultation?

Riku: That’s it! Why don’t you put all the food that was on the gift plan onto the cake!?

Tamaki: That sounds good! Rikkun is a genius!

Iori: …Wait a minute. Among all the proposals, from fried chicken to minced meat, there are some things you shouldn’t put on a cake, don’t you think?

Sougo: Hmm… Well then, how about making chocolate in the shape of fried chicken…?

Nagi: Then, how about tori soboro*. Is it possible for that to substitute for the chocolate? A little lacking in entertainment, but…

Iori: Don’t expect this to be entertaining!

Mitsuki: Ahaha, that’s right! The idea is interesting, but I’m sure Banri-san would be surprised if we gave him a cake like that.

Yamato: As Ichi said in the beginning, wouldn’t it be best if we made a decorated cake together? Let’s talk to manager…

Tsumugi: If only I could be of help…!

IDOLiSH7: Waah!?

Riku: Manager, you’re already here…! Sorry, I was so absorbed into the conversation that I didn’t notice…!

Tsumugi: I’m sorry for surprising you all. I didn’t call out to you all at the right time…!

Tsumugi: You all seem to be very excited, but about the consultation, is that what you were talking about just now?

Iori: No, it’s about traveling to Okinawa.

Tsumugi: Are you guys traveling to Okinawa…?

Door open

Otoharu: I’ll be talking about that.

Tsumugi: President! So you were there listening.

Otoharu: Originally, it was something I consulted with everyone in IDOLiSH7 about.

Tsumugi: What do you mean…?

Otoharu: Actually, I was invited by a friend who runs a cottage in Okinawa to commemorate the reopening.

Otoharu: I have work that I can’t miss out on that day, so I want you and Banri to go instead.

Tsumugi: Eh, just the two of us…!?

Otoharu: No, I won’t let you do that!? I’ve already reached out to the other managers and they’ve given their consent to go!?

Tsumugi: I-I was just surprised… So the five of us are going to Okinawa…!?

Otoharu: Right! On Banri-kun’s birthday, you want him to take it easy, right? So I thought that this was the perfect time for you guys to go.

Otoharu: …But, please, don’t overdo it there…

Yamato: O-okay okay, president. After all, it’s just a vacation with the five of them.

Mitsuki: That’s right! It’s not just for Banri-san, it’s a president for all the managers…

Tsumugi: Everyone…

Riku: But this time, I’m going to keep this a secret from Banri-san that this is a celebration. …So, um, don’t take it too far and tell him…

Iori: What are you talking about? …Well, even though it’s a celebration, please enjoy it while keeping it in moderation. Keep the secret a surprise for Ogami-san.

Sougo: Then, with the cooperation of the cottage staff, we will prepare a cake for him. I want to deliver it to Banri-san directly.

Tsumugi: Amazing…! To Okinawa!?

Tamaki: Yeah! That’s why I want to make a great cake. One filled with lots of entertainment.

Nagi: If fried chicken and minced meat are not acceptable, then there is no choice but to make a cake like this…?

Mitsuki: You’re the only one who’s happy about it!

Tsumugi: …Um, let me do something too! At this rate, right now, I’m just the person on vacation with him.

Riku: Ah, we’ve already thought about that.

Yamato: You’re on a very special mission.

Tsumugi: Eh…?

IDOLiSH7: You are enjoying a relaxing break in Okinawa!

Tamaki: Manager, you haven’t gotten any rest at all! So you are going to have fun too. That’s your mission!

Tsumugi: ………!

Tsumugi: President, everyone… Thank you for your concerns, I will accept this and carry out my mission!

Riku: Yes yes! Eat a lot of delicious food while you’re there!

Mitsuki: You’re at the sea, so go play watermelon splitting, beach volleyball, and more!

Tamaki: Manager, can you swim? Do you have a float with you?

Tsumugi: I’ll take it with me just in case! It’s been a long time since I’ve been to the sea…!

Tsumugi: That’s right, I need new beach sandals…!

Iori: It is inevitable. I’ll put together a checklist so you don’t forget anything.

Sougo: Well then, I think I’ll put together a bookmark of nearby sightseeing spots.

Yamato: Nice. I think I’ll look for a restaurant that serves good food. Eating while walking is one of the real pleasures of traveling.

Tsumugi: Well, it’s okay if you guys don’t do that much…! You all are busy after all!

Riku: No manager. Don’t be shy. We just want to do something for you.

Nagi: YES! I am happiest when you and Banri are happy.

Nagi: And a picture of you as a seaside princess, please send that to me only.

Otoharu: Well then, how about I become Nagi-kun’s only lifesaver…?

IDOLiSH7: OH…..

Riku: Ahaha! Anyway, take care, have fun!

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Kaoru: …And that’s why I was invited on a trip to Okinawa.

Kaoru: However, if the schedule seems full, I’m thinking of not participating…

Gaku: Why would you not go! Come on, Anesagi, you haven’t gone out in a while.

Tenn: That’s right. Summer vacation hasn’t started yet this year, right?

Ryuu: If it’s them, you’ll be fine! Besides, this time of year in Okinawa is the best!

Kaoru: Well…if that’s what you guys want.

Gaku: Of course. If you don’t take our opinions into consideration, we’ll be mad at you.

Kaoru: Alright, understood, thank you. Well then, I’ll take your word and participate.

Kaoru: If any problems arise, call me immediately.

Ryuu: Understood! I have a lot of shops that I recommend that you go to, so once you’re there, I’ll contact you about them!

Tenn: Fufu. This is where Ryuu grew up. There will be many bookmarks.

Kaoru: Alright, you guys…! …But, okay. Let’s go have fun.

Kaoru: We seem to be staying in a rented cottage with an ocean view! Maybe I should buy some clothes for the stay.

Gaku: Well isn’t that nice! Say, wouldn’t it be nice to have a barbecue while looking out at the sea from the cottage?

Ryuu: Right! I’ll make a note of the recommended butchers!

Tenn: Barbecue huh…

Gaku: Oh, Tenn is starting to want to do it too. Shall we have a barbecue too? We did it before, and it was a lot of fun!

Ryuu: Wah! Let’s do it…! I want to eat yakisoba made on an iron plate again!

Tenn: …I was just thinking about how it would be hard to stop Ryuu from wanting to put soy sauce on everything and kept bringing vegetables and meat even though I hadn’t finished eating yet.

Gaku: What the heck!? The best shellfish that I had ever grilled, it was delicious, wasn’t it…!

Ryuu: H-hey, hey! I’m sure you’ll get used to it and we’ll have a smooth barbecue next time!

Kaoru: Fufu…! One day, let’s all go to Okinawa privately together.

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Momo: Ah, hey hey! How about this!? A cake-shaped hat and an oversized cracker!

Rinto: It’s for Ogami-san’s celebration! I think the hate and the happy faces are cute. Something like this…with a face that seems to be holding back while being tickled.

Momo: Right, it’s so cute! The crackers also have heart-shaped confetti.

Momo: Then, you’ll all swim in the ocean… I need to prepare a floatie for you! Ah, can you get a float for Ban-san?

Yuki: Alright, how about this one?

Rinto: Ehh!? A flamingo float…! What a good find!

Yuki: It came up when I searched up “beach floaties for protagonists”.

Momo: It’s true that with this float, you’ll be able to be the center of attention at the beach! …But, I wonder, does it suit the handsome Ban-san…?

Yuki: It’s okay. Well, surprisingly, Ban likes these kinds of things.

Momo: Ahhh!! Now, Ban-san has been exposed!

Yuki: Huh!? I just told the truth! All you just wondered was if the float suited Ban or not!

Momo: I just thought that it might be necessary while preparing Okarin for the trip!

Rinto: Wait…you guys, stop quoting yourselves and stop arguing…

Yuki: …If we use this, Okarin will become the main character in the float. Ban won’t get any attention.

Momo: Yeah, stand out from the crowd! Wear this hibiscus pattern aloha shirt!

Rinto: I-I don’t know what any of this means, but with the aloha shirt and float, I’m going to be the star of the beach…!

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Shiro: This is sudden, everyone, but I will be going on a short break on vacation in Okinawa.

Minami & Haruka: Okinawa...?

Touma & Torao: Vacation…?

Shiro: It seems that a friend of Takanashi productions’ president runs a cottage in Okinawa. He invited me to join them.

Shiro: I didn’t mean to take the break so suddenly, but it will be bad if I don’t use my paid vacation soon. I thought that this would be a good opportunity and decided to participate.

ŹOOĻ: ………

Shiro: …Um, should I not go?

Shiro: Even if I take this short break, with the current state of ŹOOĻ, I thought it would be fine.

Haru: N-no, no, no, go ahead. It’s fine with us.

Touma: The other managers are also going, aren’t they? It sounds like a lot of fun! So go have fun!

Minami: Utsugi-san, you’ve been working all the time. I think it is necessary for you to have the opportunities to interact with women on this vacation.

Torao: Haha. Don’t take it too far, alright? It’s easy to get hot overnight at a resort.

Touma: H-hey hey. It’s perfectly fine to go on the trip, but don’t get all hot and moody there!

Haruka: Ah, eh!? Vacations are like that!?

Shiro: Hahaha. What are you guys saying, I prefer having fun with my friends rather than having love affairs.

Touma: Ah, good… Tora has been calmer and more open recently, and I want manager to be happy and healthy.

Minami: …Really, Utsugi-san doesn’t have any interest or the shadow of getting a woman… This is not worth teasing about.

Torao: I don’t think he would go play in the ocean, but how about drinking cocktails at Sunset Beach?

Haruka: He’s pretty positive… I wonder if he’s going to wear a swimsuit or something. I can’t imagine that though. I’m curious, but I don’t think I wanna hear it either…

Touma: But, Utsugi-san, can you even swim?

Shiro: Yes. I can do the crawl, butterfly, and more.

Haruka: Butterfly!? Are you a positive person, or someone who just likes the ocean?

Shiro: I don’t know if I’m a positive person, but I don’t really swim in the ocean. Right now, I’m just planning to go to the beach to play beach volleyball.

Minami: That’s what I call a positive character.

Torao: You’re the type of person to move around quite a bit. Swimming, beach volleyball…

Shiro: Yes, to some extent. Next time, let’s play sports with the five of us.

ŹOOĻ: …Looks like it’s gonna be fun…

Shiro: Ah, yes. Do you guys have any requests for souvenirs? I’m thinking of trying to buy some travel magazines…

ŹOOĻ: He has a lot of sticky notes…!

Shiro: Chinsuko* and red sweet potato tarts seem to be orthodox. The shisa* stuffed animals are also charming and cute.

Touma: Ahaha! It’s been a long time since you’ve had a day off, so rather than focus on us, go do some research on sightseeing spots.

Haruka: That’s right. You have to prepare a lot, right? I always think about myself when I’m on vacation.

Minami: The weather in Okinawa changes a lot, so it’s a good idea to bring rain gear.

Torao: Our hotel is also flexible, so if you have any questions, just let us know.

Shiro: …Thank you very much! If I have any questions or if anything happens, I’ll ask you all.

End of part 1

TL notes:

Tori soboro: Minced chicken/beef Chinsuko: Traditional sweet made in Okinawa; often sold as a souvenir Shisa: Guardian lions (statues found all around Okinawa)

#ogami banri #ainana #Idolish7 #RabbitTV #idolish7translation

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Lijiang Part 2

Alright I think with this post I am pretty much caught up.

After coming back from Tiger Leaping Gorge on Friday I made my way back to Lijiang where I’ve been for the last 3 days. Friday evening was nice and quiet. I stayed in my hotel. Every night all the staff in the hotel have homemade dinner together and invite any guests that want to join them which is really cool, and it happened to me one of the staff’s birthday. I had just finished eating dinner and they went “好的！蛋糕！” ok, cake! And at the door was a cake delivery of two giant cakes. I was so surprised, but given that I can’t understand the majority of what people’s conversations are I guess it shouldn’t be that surprising. We celebrated the staff member’s birthday which was super cute.

On Saturday I had a rest day. In the afternoon I went over to Black Dragon Pool Park, one of the bigger city parks here. I walked around for a while and got noodles and bubble tea from a food stand and sat by the pond while catching up on writing and listening to a busker play. It was very nice.

On Sunday I ventured out of town to the nearby mountain, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Weirdly I was able to take the regular city bus there even though it was like 30 km outside of town. It was very seamless once I found the right bus.

As generally tends to happen on the tail end of long trips I’ve been pretty tired the last few days so I wasn’t really up to pushing myself to leave really early in the morning to go visit the mountain or spend the whole day doing things. But as a result when I got there it was very crowded and due to how big the crowds were I couldn’t see much before closing time, which, honestly I’m fine with.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain’s peak has significant elevation, I’m not sure what the elevation actually was or what it was at the base of the mountain but people were extremely prepared for it. I’d never seen this before, but everyone had small individual canned oxygen tanks they just took some breaths from every now and again to avoid altitude sickness. It was pretty cool and helped a lot with the altitude. Definitely could’ve used that for the 13,000+ ft elevation in Peru.

I had arrived too late in the day to visit the peak of the mountain, but I had some lunch at the base and saw a cultural performance which was pretty cool. They had over 100 performers from a variety of different ethnic groups in Yunnan and Tibet and they performed traditional dances. The stage was really cool set up against the mountains and the performance even had horses at one point.

I don’t know if this is a cultural thing or just this particular crowd of tourists thing or a me being cranky and sick of people thing but I got pretty annoyed at the people in the audience. People were just shoving and pushing left and right with very little regard for or awareness of personal space, talking loudly on the phone all throughout, and just getting up in the middle and walking around in front of the stage. So between all that it was kind of hard to see everything but it was still pretty cool. I’ve noticed a lot of shoving and pushing and lack of personal space especially while waiting in lines here and I feel like its just normal here and I just need to get used to it.

Anyway after that I got on a bus to go visit a really cool lake at the base of the mountain called Blue Moon Bay. The water was so turquoise and clear it was very otherworldly. There were also these natural pools that reminded me a lot of the travertines in Pamukkale, Turkey. There were literally dozens of people taking their wedding photos and there were a lot of other people so it was pretty crowded but it was still cool to see.

The sun was really really bright up by the mountain due to the elevation. Here in China people are very very conscientious about sun protection, but instead of using sunscreen they use UV protectant clothing. Usually this involves a long jacket that zips up to cover your nose and mouth, arm coverings, gloves, a large brimmed hat, sunglasses and an umbrella. Some people even have full face masks (forehead to chin) with eye holes. This is rooted in colorism unfortunately as having paper white skin is seen as highly regarded here, people go to great lengths to avoid any amount of sun exposure and use skin whitening creams in addition to this.

Since I’d gotten sunburned at least 3 times already this trip I finally caved and got a UV jacket to go to the mountain and it actually worked really well. The only part of me that got burned was my nose and chin because I didn’t zip it up all the way. When I went to buy it it was a weird interaction at the shop. It was supposed to be about 80 yuan, the old man at the shop I guess recognized me or something? I’d been in the shop a couple of times already and talked a little bit to him before. He only charged me 50 yuan for the jacket and a bottle of water, but then after I paid him digitally he got all worked up and started waving his hands all over the place. Then he took 40 yuan from the register and put it in my hand and shooed me away, so he essentially gave me the jacket for free. I was so confused and hope I didn’t misunderstand what was happening but I think he was just being really nice.

So anyway, shout out to that old man for helping me avoid getting burned yet again.

Anyway, sorry for the tangent, the sun was super super bright and intense at the mountain so it was a weird combination of being cold and hot at the same time. I started making my way back to town which involved a truly enormous claustrophobic line to get on the bus back down the mountain and then another to get back to town.

Back in town I wandered around the ancient town one more time and bought some dried tea to take home. It was a huge production involving everyone in the shop and a little kid running to get his mom who spoke English. The lady in the shop ended up giving me a rose cake for free which was nice. Yunnan specializes in a lot of foods one of which is flower cakes, little warm cakes with a flower infused filling.

I walked around the snack market which had a lot of interesting local foods. I tried a “milk fan” which is essentially fried milk on a stick. They take the milk and separate it out through a very complex process until it is semi-solid and then fry it. It was very interesting, it tasted like yoghurt or cheese but was chewy and crunchy.

Back at my hotel the owner had made homemade mushroom soup for dinner, which Yunnan also specializes in. It was very yummy. I was also very surprised because there was a French person staying at my hotel and the owner of the hotel asked me to go translate what he wanted to say to the French person and I was able to translate a whole interaction. My Chinese is so so so basic I was very surprised I was able to sort of do that.

At dinner we were able to actually hold somewhat of a conversation this time which was nice. I really do want to get to know and talk to people here but the language barrier has been so intense its been hard to have anything more than very basic communications.

One thing that I am starting to admire about China is how fiercely independent and for lack of a better word, self-sufficient, it is. I feel like a lot of the rest of the world has been impacted a lot by globalization and homogenization. You can go almost anywhere in the world and hear the same popular music playing, see the same exact brands of shops, and see the same 5 chain restaurants and use the same apps and speak English and be understood. But that is absolutely not the case in China. There are a few global brands like KFC and Starbucks that have managed to establish themselves here but it is rare. Other than that, China does absolutely everything on its own terms and you really can’t get around just relying on English. China does just about everything without relying on outside influences and in many cases are way ahead of the curve compared to the rest of the world. China forces you to make a genuine effort to engage in their culture rather than adapting itself to suit foreigners, which I think is kind of cool and I haven’t seen that really anywhere else I’ve traveled.

There is of course a flip side to that. A big part of the reason China has their own version of everything is partially to avoid undue influence from the west and partly because the Chinese government has a very specific narrative it wants to push and so anything alternative to that is simply not allowed. There is no access to a lot of information online, media is heavily censored, and it is very very difficult for foreigners to get a visa to enter China. This results in a lot of people truly just not being aware of some alternative perspectives and ways of thinking and its hard for intercultural exchange to happen. Not saying it doesn’t happen, there are lots of students and teachers who go abroad or come from abroad and plenty of intergenerational immigrant families. But I can definitely see how one could go their whole life here without being exposed to a lot of people who are different from them and then you get situations of discrimination, racism, and even ethnic cleansing like what is happening in Xinjiang and no one talks about it or is aware of it. Protesting is illegal here.

Not saying the US is any better, we have a lot of problems as well and certainly don’t have clean hands either. There is a lot of censorship and discrimination and racism in the US as well. I don’t know where I’m going with this other than there is a lot of rhetoric in both the US and China that tends to demonize the other country and it sounds naïve but when you get down to it and are able to have an actual conversation with someone and have that person to person cultural exchange, we have a lot in common. The US and China both have a lot of very serious issues but its also not fair to conflate people with their governments, especially when they as individuals can do very little to impact what their government does. I guess it just reiterates for me how important education and cultural exchange are.

Anyway I don’t know where I was going with any of that word vomit, but I am currently en route to my final stop in China (but not of this trip): Xi’an. Will try to update before I leave in about 3 days.

#lijiang #yunnan #china #travel #solo travel #asia #blue moon bay #jade dragon snow mountain #black dragon pool park

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Zutara Month Day 30: Denial

This month has been a wild ride and I would like to thank everyone that took the time to read my few entries for Zutara month. I know I wasn’t here much but I am happy with what I did produce.

Today just so happens to be my Birthday, my 26th to be exact. I was introduced to the Zutara fandom over 2 years ago due to the pandemic and working from home. I never watched Avatar as a kid because it was always on instead of Spongebob and I was always annoyed by that and never took a chance to watch it. But I’m glad I did and discovered this group of people that have a deep appreciation for two characters that deserve a happy ending.

So today is my final submission to Zutara Month 2022.

(As always, you can read my completed stories here on my FF.net)

(@zutaramonth)

As always, Happy Reading!

“Ah, Miss Katara! Fancy seeing you here at the tea shop!” Katara spent the last few months with Aang flying all over the Earth Kingdom in hopes of finding people who needed assistance after the war. At first everything seemed to be going great until Katara realized she missed a certain shaggy haired Fire Lord back in the Fire Nation. She knew the decision she made to go with Aang would be a burden she would have to carry. But after being called ‘The Avatar’s girl’ for the tenth time that day, she finally had enough.

Katara told Aang it was best if she traveled on her own back to the Fire Nation, hoping she could still take Zuko up on his offer to be the Water Tribe Ambassador. She knew her father would be over joyed by the news and Sokka would be more than happy to step down and return to Kyoshi Island with Suki. Aang at first did not understand how his ‘forever girl’ no longer wanted to be with him. Truth be told Katara wasn’t sure why she chose to kiss Aang on that balcony after the war. She was told she’d be with a powerful bender and there he was, the Avatar himself.

But it didn’t feel right.

And it didn’t feel right when she packed up her room next to Zuko’s to follow Aang around the world either. It didn’t feel right when people ignored her war efforts and reduced her back down to a Water tribe healer. Not a war hero who saved their newly crowned Fire Lord, but a weak woman.

“Uncle Iroh, I need your advice. I think I made a mistake.” These were the words that fueled the fire to where Katara’s life would change forever.

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“Here.” Uncle Iroh hands Katara a cup of chamomile tea and a moon cake. He sits down across from her and lets his hands rest on his stomach.

“Now, what seems to be the problem?”

Katara takes a sip of her tea and sighs, “I think I chose wrong, Uncle.”

The old man nods in understanding, “And what is it you believe you chose wrong in, Katara?”

Katara shifts under his golden gaze. She wasn’t sure how to approach the subject of: Hi, I think I’m in love with your nephew but totally screwed it up by leaving with Aang. But instead she collects her thoughts and speaks freely.

“Since Ember Island, I’ve been trying to deny myself of feeling a certain way about someone I care for very much…”

“Go on.” Iroh encourages. He smiles gently at the young woman before him.

Katara fidgets with the tea cup in her hands before continuing, “But I thought I missed my chance with this person because they already had someone else waiting for them.”

“I see.” Iroh pours himself a cup of tea, the steam rising from his perfectly gold crafted cup. He takes a gentle sip and places the cup back on its matching plate. “From my understanding the person whom you speak of is no longer with that person.”

Katara’s blue eyes widen in shock. She knows Zuko and Mai were seen together at his coronation and therefore after. Even the day Katara left with Aang she can recall Mai being at the palace.

But what if it was a lie?

“The last time I spoke to my nephew, the Fire Sages were concerned for his lack of companionship.” His pale fingers trace the lip of his cup before continuing. “But he has mentioned Lady Mai has been preoccupied with a certain chi blocking expert.”

The news of Mai’s new relationship with Ty Lee was news to Katara. She knew she wasn’t up to date with everything going on in her friends’ lives, but this seemed to be an important shift.

“Wait so Ty Lee and Mai are…”

Iroh’s chest rumbles in laughter, “My, Miss Katara. The Fire Nation is welcome to all types of unions. We are not as barbaric as our ancestors have made us seem.”

Katara can feel her face flush at the notion. There were not many same sex couples in the Southern Water Tribe. Only gossip from around the fire when she was a child. But most of the woman in her tribe were already married to men who went off to war. But love is love and Katara has no place to judge.

Iroh studies the young woman before him. Over the year he has seen her grow from an amateur bender to a master bender in months. She carries the title of the last Southern Tribe Waterbender with pride, and he couldn’t be happier for her as if she were his own niece. Which he hopes she will be one day.

But being forced to fight in a war started long before she was born was unfair. She missed out on crucial life moments that she can never have back, and Iroh will forever be resentful towards his ancestors for starting such a horrendous genocide against the world. And his own brother for falling into the deep depths of hate and violence.

But today he can make a difference for two young people that are so clearly lost in the world.

“Miss Katara, are you busy later?”

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Katara wasn’t sure why Iroh asked her to leave the tea shop and come back in the evening. He showed her to a nice hotel down the block where he knew the owner fairly well. An older woman by the name Ali and her husband Mo. She settled in a room that looks fairly too nice just to be hers alone. It reminded her of the room she had back at the palace. The bed fit for a king and a bathroom big enough to be as large as her hut back home. She settles in and prepared herself for dinner.

Iroh said to wear her best dress because he was going to take her out on the town. She agreed to the older gentlemen’s plans because she truly did feel lost at the moment and truly did miss her own father. But a trip to her home would make it far too difficult to leave it again.

Checking herself one last time in the mirror, wearing her favorite blue embroidered dress Zuko had made special for her after his coronation. He said it was a thank you for saving his life. The stitching reminded her of how Fire Nation gowns were made, but instead of gold hand stitching, it was a beautiful silver that glittered in the light perfectly.

Walking down the stoned path towards the tea shop, Katara had this unsettling feeling that Iroh was up to something. As she approached the shop, she noticed the ‘closed’ sigh hung on the door. Katara knocked on the door gently, waiting for Iroh. But after a few moments she grew impatient and decided to enter the tea shop uninvited.

Katara stops in her tracks when she takes in the inside of the tea shop. The usually tan walls were decorated with red silks of the Fire Nation. Dozens of lanterns are dimly lit throughout the room creating a soft glow, and a calm and relaxed atmosphere. A table sits in the middle of the room decorated with an array of fire lilies and two tall lit candles.

Confusion settles upon Katara.

“Iroh?” she calls out. She walks towards the table and looks down at the hot meals waiting to be eaten.

“I think my Uncle set us up.” A familiar scruffy voice says from behind her. Katara quickly turns around to see Zuko standing there in a dressed down version of his Fire Lord robes. She stands there in shock, not sure how this is happening.

She notices his hair has grown a little longer in the past few months, and Katara hated to admit it, but it looks good. He has a more confident air about him, but she can tell he’s just as nervous as she is. She also notices his crown is nowhere in sight.

This was just Zuko. Her Zuko.

“I don’t understand…” Katara gestures to everything around them. Zuko takes a step closer to her. He runs a hand through his hair, a nervous tick she’s noticed from him. “I didn’t even know you were here. When did you get here?”

Zuko looks away, “I uh…Things have been difficult since you left and I needed to see someone familiar.” he looks back over to her, seeing she’s wearing the dress he gifted her and smiles. “You’re wearing the dress.” Katara looks down at herself and blushes.

“Iroh did say to dress my best.” Her eyes twinkle in delight. “And I wanted a reason to wear it.”

Zuko chuckles, “Hot date with my Uncle?” he takes a step closer to her. Close enough she has to look up to meet his eyes. He reaches out and takes her hand in his, “I can leave and get Uncle if you’d like.” He jokingly turns to go, but Katara is quick to grab his arm and pull him back to her.

“As much as I appreciate your Uncle’s company, I rather spend my time with you.” She says honestly for the first time. Katara was done denying herself the one thing she wanted for the longest time. “As long as you’ll have me?” She questions. She knows how she feels about her friend, but it is not wise to assume his feelings.

Zuko gently pulls free from her grasp and wraps Katara in his arm, pulling her close to his chest. “I will always have time for you, Katara.” She relaxes against him, taking in the smokey scent that is undeniably Zuko. He brushes a soft kiss against her forehead and leans down to whisper in her ear, “I’ve missed you. More than you’ll ever know.”

Katara can feel her heart beat out of her chest. Finally she hears the words she’s been missing these past few months.

Finally she was home.

She pulls back to look up into his golden eyes, “I think I do.”

The rest of the evening they talked about everything and anything. Zuko opens up about his break up with Mai and how happy he is for her and Ty Lee. Katara tells Zuko of the hardships she faced as Aang’s companion for the last few months. She could see the anger radiate off of him, but she reassured him that it wasn’t entirely Aang’s fault, but she feels better now that she is no longer with him.

At some point in the evening they found themselves by a pond feeding a few turtle ducks who’ve migrated from the Fire Nation after the war.

“Can I ask you something?” Zuko says to Katara. She was slowly bending the water the turtle ducks were swimming in, creating little waves for them to jump over and splash around in.

Katara looks over at him, the moon light making her blue eyes glow. Zuko felt his heart skip at her beauty. He’s never let himself think about Katara more than his friend and confidant. He respected Aang too much and his unresolved relations with Mai prevented him from ever thinking more. But after tonight he is unsure he can deny the bond he has with Katara. His Uncle always spoke of soulmates and finding your other half. Like the spirit oasis, Tui and La. But Zuko never had time for such notions. He was sent to find the Avatar and restore his honor. But Zuko learned along the way love is an important key to survival. Whether it is friendly love or love of a relative. And the love you share with another person.

The kind of love that drives you from your palace to seek assistance from your Uncle.

“What is it?” She leans into his side, feeling his warmth through her fine silk dress.

Zuko wraps his arm around her shoulders holding her close, “I-I” he shakes his head before continuing. “Katara, I think I’m in love with you. And I understand if you aren’t with me. I know you just left Aang and I don’t want to-“ Katara brushes her finger across his lips to stop his jumbled words.

“Zuko, can I say something?” he nods his head as she rests her hand against his burnt cheek. She gently strokes the skin there and smiles at him. “I left Aang for many reasons, but the most important was because I knew I did not love him the way he loves me.” Zuko nods in understanding. “But I need you to know…” her other hand rests against his heart. “It’s been you. It’s always been you.” The words were enough for Zuko to cup her cheek and place a gentle kiss upon her lips.

From this moment on is the beginning of the endless possibilities and bright future they no longer have to deny themselves.

#zutara month 2022 #zutara #zutara month 2022 day 30: denial #zuko x katara #zuko #katara #fanfic

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A little before and after! Three years ago. What would you say is the worst part of high school, period? 2019: The fact that it was small made 1) the news, as well as rumors, quick to float around, and 2) the favorite students stay the favorites. It was easy to lose motivation in being a good student because the teachers already had their go-to picks designated from day one, so I didn’t care at all what I did or how I behaved throughout high school. 2022: My initial answers definitely still apply. But if I were to add something, probably the very cliquish nature of it. You had to be part of a group if you wanted your time in high school to be somewhat eventful; and for the most part loners or introverts usually got immediately labeled as an outcast. I was lucky to have found a group by the latter half of high school, but I dreaded everyday when I didn’t have many friends yet.

What is your favorite color of apple? Red, green or yellow? 2019: I don’t eat apples. 2022: Still the same, I don’t eat apples and any fruit in general.

How old will you be on your mother’s 68th birthday? Is that ‘old’ to you? 2019: I’d be 41. It’s a little old, considering I’m half that age at the moment. 2022: Doesn’t change the fact that I’ll be 41. This time around I’m not too worried or conscious about the aging on my end; all I hope is for both my parents to still be around by then. I’ve had quite a number of acquaintances and schoolmates of the same age already lose a parent – I honestly don’t know how I would deal with that big of a loss.

Ever thought you were dying of something you weren’t even close to having? 2019: I don’t think so. I try not to stress over diagnoses I get from Google lol. 2022: No, I’ve definitely never felt like I was close to death over anything I’ve had or felt before.

Ever want to be a doctor? Is it because of all the hospital shows? 2019: Med school is starting to look interesting for me because I really enjoy biology and have no problem with memorizing stuff. Then again, it’s too late to pursue that track considering where I’m headed now, and I HATE chemistry so I doubt I’d be all that successful in med school anyway. 2022: That’s correct, I did briefly consider making a major shift to med school deep into my progress in journalism/PR lol. Just typical Robyn being impulsive. It had nothing to do with hospital shows through.

What do you think of all these reality shows that try to alter personality? 2019: Are you talking about like how for example Gordon Ramsay makes it a point to be more pissed off in US versions of his shows because American reality shows are supposed to be more dramatic than others? Haha as long as I’m enjoying the show, I don’t mind it. Gordon’s a treat to watch regardless if I watch the US or UK version of, say, Kitchen Nightmares. 2022: I don’t mind. All reality shows are scripted to some extent anyway, and if I’m watching it for entertainment then they get the job done.

Where are your favorite pair of shoes in the whole world right now? 2019: They are in the shoe closet by the living room, where all my other shoes are. 2022: ^ Still there.

Do you live anywhere near a mall? Which one exactly? 2019: Yeah there are like six malls near where I live that I can name for you right now. The nearest one is SM Masinag, which is like 2 minutes away from my village. Malls is the favorite pastime of Filipinos, which explains why we have so many of them and in close proximity to one another. 2022: Yeah there are so many to pick from that are 5- or 10-minute drives away. What we lack in public spaces (libraries, parks, etc) we make up for in malls lol.

If you were dying who would you say goodbye to first out of everyone? 2019: Probably my family. I imagine I’ll be saying the last goodbyes to my friends and best friends. 2022: My workmates.

Are you someone who actually likes to babysit children? 2019: I love kids and would have no problems taking care of them. I’ve never had to change diapers though so I’d need a lot of help there. 2022: Yes. I’ve always liked kids as long as they aren’t brats; and fortunately I’ve encountered more well-behaved kids than spoiled ones.

Do you ever have those ‘ah ha!’ moments? Do those annoy you? 2019: It can be annoying if what I had just pieced together isn’t necessarily good news. But sometimes ‘aha!’ moments can be a thrill too. 2022: ^ That is still true, I guess. It depends on the context.

When is the next time you’ll eat a cupcake, if you know when? 2019: I don’t have a clue; not a lot of places sell cupcakes anymore. 2022: I’m honestly not sure. I never crave cupcakes enough to purchase a whole box anymore; I’m like this for cookies and doughnuts these days.

Does your family go on a lot of vacations? Are they more boring or exciting? 2019: My family goes on a lot but only when my dad is home, cos we want to go out only when we’re complete. They’re never boring because my dad knows how to fill up his iteneraries. 2022: Not since the pandemic. We’re still catching up with bills that piled up during that period, so I imagine it would be a while till our next vacation. I imagine I’ll already be chipping in by then, which I’m personally excited about.

Where did you last buy socks from? What do those socks look like? 2019: It’s been a while since I bought myself socks. The last pairs I got were gifts; one pair has a cat design and another has a dog design. :3 2022: I never buy socks on my own; the ones I have have all been gifts. Anyway, the last couple pairs I received had V and Tata designs on them hehe.

Do you ever lay in the grass and look up at the sky, just because? 2019: Only before. I don’t do this anymore mostly because I don’t really have the time. 2022: Not in the grass. I’m more likely to look up at the sky lying in the sand, inches away from the sea – this is more my vibe.

When do you normally go to sleep on the weekends? 2019: Depends how tired I am, but it’s never earlier than 10. 2022: I hold out for as long as I can, meaning I usually stay up until anywhere between 2 to 4 AM. Considering how much personal time my job takes out of me, weekends are my only time in the world to catch up to my interests.

Have you ever met someone with the same ‘biggest fear’ as you? 2019: I haven’t known anyone whose as afraid of cockroaches as I am. 2022: ^ Ugh girl, whose? But anyway yeah, everyone I know seems to be OK or at least only slightly creeped out by cockroaches. Like why?? They are gross :((

Do you ever have movie nights with your significant other? 2019: Not really. I like dinners more than movies, and we have very different tastes in films so it’s hard to stick with one we both want to watch. 2022: I do not have a significant other.

Would you rather write with a pen or a pencil? Why is this? 2019: Pens. I haven’t regularly written with pencils in a while so it always feels weird when I have to do it. 2022: Pens.

Who was the last person to call you fat, if anyone at all? 2019: Gabie, but she did it fondly. She likes to rub it in my face that our relationship has made me put on a little weight after being skinny for many years, which I don’t mind. 2022: I’ve actually lost quite a bit of weight due to work the last few weeks. Apart from myself, nobody has referred to me as such.

What color skin does the last person you danced with have? 2019: Brown. 2022: Yeah, everyone here has brown eyes anyway so let’s stick with that.

Are you afraid of being kidnapped if you go outside at night time? 2019: Yes, which is why I drive everywhere, whatever the time of day. I get made fun of for doing it, but at least I’m the one who ends up safe 100% of the time. 2022: I’m afraid of being kidnapped in general...who wouldn’t? But yeah, this is why I drive everywhere, even if I can get to a certain Point A to Point B by walking. I never like walking outside.

Has your mother ever called your school because of your grades? 2019: She didn’t call the school and I wouldn’t have wanted her to because I wouldn’t blame my school or my teachers either. She did ground me when I started failing like five algebra exams in a row, as deserved. 2022: Calling the school is how she threatened me into doing better at exams and getting higher grades. Obviously that would’ve have been such an embarrassing situation so it usually worked.

The best field trip you’ve ever been on; where was it to anyway? 2019: I loved the trip to Ayala Museum and Mind Museum, but I would have enjoyed it more if I went with only my friends. My class was embarrassingly rowdy. I remember Gabie and I just completely separating from our group because apparently not one of them knew how to act in a museum. Everyone kept running around and a couple of times alarms rang because my classmates kept touching the exhibits. I cringe just remembering it. 2022: ^ That is most definitely still my favorite field trip, and it happened in my freshman year – it has remained my favorite because duh, museums. I just remembered my Grade 5 field trip itinerary had also been museum-hopping, so that ranks high for me too.

In the next twenty minutes, what will you be doing and where will you be? 2019: I will still be in Starbucks, probably drowning myself in surveys while drinking my iced coffee and eating my Monte Cristo. My parents are at Lea Salonga’s show tonight and I asked if I can tag along so that I can kill time at the nearby Starbucks. 2022: ^ OOOOOOOOH so this was when I took this survey; I still remember this evening! Hahaha fun time. Anyway, I’ve dedicated tonight to surveys so I most likely will just be taking another one, and I will be here in my room as always.

Do you work? If so, have you ever been fired, then rehired from the place? 2019: I don’t work yet. 2022: I have never been fired.

Can you tell when people are lying or telling the truth? 2019: Not always. Some people are great at lying. 2022: No.

What would you say your average word per minute time is on the keyboard? 2019: Not sure…but I can type very fast when i have to. 2022: My average record is anywhere between 100-110 words.

What is your least favorite class in school? Why is this? 2019: Chemistry can go fuck itself. Nothing made sense to me and no amount of images or drawings or other visualizations made me grasp the subject. I barely passed high school chem and only got a 1.75 in my basic chem class in college hahaha so I’m clearly not meant for it. 2022: Chemistry was and will always my worst enemy. So are calculus, philosophy, and economics for the same reasons – I never was able to grasp any concept under these subjects.

Do you bite your fingernails or tap them on desks? 2019: I tend to do both, but only when I’m anxious. 2022: I bite my fingernails when I’m tense.

Have you ever wanted to be in a band? What position exactly? 2019: I didn’t actively want to be in a *band* but I did have a phase where I wanted to drop everything and learn how to play the drums. 2022: ^ That’s true.

Do you ever call your cousins just to talk to them randomly? 2019: No. We’re close, but we don’t have that habit. 2022: Nopes. I believe they all hate calls so if I wanna reach out, Messenger usually does the trick.

When did you last spend the night at someone’s house? 2019: June or July, I think. I was just supposed to take a nap in Gabie’s room but ended up sleeping the whole night. 2022: Last April. Angela and I had an out-of-town trip the next day and we planned to start driving out by 6 AM, so I slept at her place to make it easier.

Do you find any of your friends’ parents creepy or really mean? 2019: No, all of them have been very nice and welcoming. 2022: I have a sense of Reena’s stepdad from all the stories I’ve heard about him and I haven’t been a fan for a while. Other than that, everyone has really nice parents.

Do you ever have to wash your clothes at someone else’s house? 2019: No, omg idk about other cultures but that would be really embarrassing here. 2022: Nopes. Also what was 2019 me even talking about? If anything Filipino families would jump on the offer to wash guests’ clothes if needed lmao.

When is the next time you’ll go to the library? Why is this? 2019: When I have to return the book I borrowed, which is like two weeks from today. 2022: Probably never.

Do you know how to play pool? Are you any good at it? 2019: I don’t even know how to hold the stick. 2022: I still don’t know how to play billiards.

Are you someone who likes to get in arguments or fights a lot? 2019: Noooooo, I hate fighting and cry easily when I’m confronted. 2022: No. I can for sure be argumentative if someone provokes me, but I’m never the one who starts a fight.

#survey #surveys

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bokuaosubs · 9 months

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Nice to meet you. I am Anno Aoi ♪ (Anno Aoi 1st blog)

Hi everyone, it’s nice to meet you.

Thank you for taking a look at my blog! I’m Anno Aoi, 16-years-old, from Saitama Prefecture.

Firstly, I would like to introduce myself ♪

● Name:

Anno Aoi. The kanji ‘安納’ (anno) comes from the Anno Imo sweet potato! ‘蒼衣’ (aoi), is a very rare way of writing ‘Aoi’ in Kanji, and I particularly like the character ‘蒼’ (Ao).

● Birthday:

The 30th of January, 2007. I am currently a sophomore in high school, but for some reason all the members say that I don’t look like a high school student! lol

● Height:

155cm. I haven’t had my height measured recently, but I think I’m 155 centimeters tall!

● Blood type:

Type B! It is quite common for type B to have a distinct personality!

● Personal colour:

Yebe Spring. This is the first time I have been assigned a personal colour and…. I still have a lot to learn…

● Favourite season:

Winter. I like the events, atmosphere and the specific scent of winter, although I am sensitive to the low temperatures!

● Favourite colours:

Cold colours! I like every colour, but if I had to pick one type, I prefer cold colours!

There is so much more to say, but for today, that’ll be it! There’s seriously so much to write about… I don’t even know where to start. I’m going to tell you some things about the life I lived before joining BokuAo!

I have been a fast-paced and more-than-a-little-negative child, ever since I was little.

I somehow ended up writing down my future dream as being an idol, back when I was in kindergarten.

I wasn’t very good at school and I was very busy in that time, too, but it was during the Corona pandemic, when the school was closed, that I truly fell in love with idols. I started admiring them, because they were the ones who kept giving me hope, back when I couldn’t picture what the future would be like, during the pandemic.

That’s when I came across this audition and my family and friends encouraged me to give it a shot and apply.　

I had always lacked confidence, I wasn’t good at smiling easily and, in the second round, I was playing the snare drums with a completely straight face.

I was very happy to have been given the nickname Marutsuu-chan (No.2-chan) in the SHOWROOM distribution!

I would be happy if there’s anyone here who has been supporting me since the SHOWROOM distribution~ ^_^

Truth be told, I was seriously about to quit [the audition], because I was too scared to wait until the announcement of the applicants who had made it.

If my mother hadn’t stopped me back then, I wouldn’t be here [in this group] now.

I am very grateful to her for stopping me.

During the announcement of who would soon become part of the group, I was very calm, because I thought there was no way I would be accepted.

But I remember that, after my name was called, I was flustered for a really long time.

This is how I ended up joining the group ‘Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora’, with all its members!

Now I’m spending very exciting, as well as fulfilling days with everyone!

The girls are all very kind and funny, and I respect them a lot as human beings. I am really happy to have met such wonderful members!

As it has been stated in my profile, I want to be an idol who can heal people, who can offer them many smiles and lots of hope, without forgetting my original intentions and my gratitude!

Everything is full of beginnings and many things could go wrong, but I will do my best so that you can one day be glad that you’ve chosen to support me.

I will do my best, so that you can see me grow and evolve!

photo by Toa-chan ♡

Thank you for reading all the way to the end!

I would like to keep sharing a lot of information through my blog, so I hope you will continue to read it from now on, too!

This has been Anno Aoi!

[TL by: yuzuiro]

#blogs #1st blog #anno aoi #tl by yuzuiro

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builder051 · 1 year

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Hi, this isn’t a prompt, I just wanted to say you’re one of my favorite writers for multiple fandoms and I really love your work. It’s actually been years since I first started reading fanfic, jeez it was since before I was even in high school, and I always find myself coming back to your fics. That’s all, have a good day🫶

Thank you! You’re so unbelievably kind. Hearing feedback from readers is so helpful, both in motivation to create content, and in just feel-good friendship.

I, too, was an avid fanfic connoisseur since age 12 or so, and I’m so glad you’ve had fun reading my writing. I have a hard time rating my stuff as teen, adult, explicit, etc. on AO3 as well as on here, though I do try consistently tag my work and provide content warnings. I hope I haven’t scarred anyone for life with my…unsavory content?

I’m so happy to receive kind messages like this; they definitely reignite my motivation to create and post. Tbh, I have two really well-developed fics (powers/no powers and chasing ghosts). I also have WIPs that are on my scratch pad that I need to type up and proof and post. I’m having a bear of a time keeping the stories concise (like < 2 or 3 k). I like introductions where we acclimate to the characters and who is speaking and acting, and I also like subliminal backtracking so we as writers and readers can refresh the ‘verse and assign the correct backstories to the characters in the categories in the ‘verse.

I also know the strong connections we develop with those knock-your-socks off stories, whether because of that one line or that one chilling description… I’ve had a hall’o’fame list since long before I started my own content. (There’s a link to that list in the expanded text of the bio at the top of the blog.)

Thanks for the wonderful, cheerful message. You know I’m still way underwater with schedules and stuff, but I’m attempting to put in some personal time where I can work on a project. (Currently cuddling in the hammock chair with my National Geographic is kinda the go-to). I have so many stories in my head, both as more Marvel fanfic, as well as OC modern/historical/fantasy ideas. I swear the little buggers come in like ear mites and start jabbering with all this dialect and dialogue and specific scenes. I’m running as fast as I can to put them to paper before they all fly away. It’s good fodder for self-pub on KindleVella, or, if it has a more substantial plot, something might turn out to be a note for this years’ NaN0. (Although I have three very lengthy unfinished manuscripts—I’ll settle on something later summer or fall.

I’m also looking forward to events, like CA birthday challenges in July, Marvel medical differences/chronic illness challenge in August, I think, and, of course, Whumptober ( + Inktober). No promises for consistency which any of that, but our new schedule (heavily reworked for consistency among the autistic and ADHD-diagnosed parties in our family. I am trying to take some private time a few times a day for undisturbed art and writing and magazine reading, but my attention span and lack of stamina contribute heavily to, well… some slow going.

Ok. I’ve talked way too much. 💝 to you, anon. Thanks for getting in touch.

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dot-vinci · 2 years

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My maternal grandmother, my Nan, or Pam, depending on my mood, has been a great source of conflict for my family for almost a decade now.

My Nan grew up in a small country town and from what I’ve been told had both a rocky relationship with her parents, but also managed to get everything she ever wanted. No one ever told her no. She married my Pop, the town's bachelor and a downright good bloke, but I’m sure he had his fair share of troubles.

I can only look back on them with fondness and nostalgia. I loved going to see them, even after their divorce. Nan in her small home, full of knitting goods and swarovski crystal animals and Pop, out in the country, shed full of tools and glass. We’d all go to the movies when we went to visit and were treated to Maccas or KFC for lunch, a feast for champions when we were kids, even now I guess. Nan would drive us there in her little black Ford Focus, and we’d have the time of our lives. Always laughing and smiling.

My Pop, Ken, but always Pop, grew up with a POW as a father. He had severe PTSD and would abuse his family, Pop taking the brunt of it. He was an incredibly strong person. I still have the lead-light animals we made together, a frog and a bird. And his glass samples that I refuse to let go of, we weren’t given a chance to take anything we wanted when he died. All I managed was two jackets and the glass samples. I just wanted a piece of him and something to remember him by. Pop lived out on a farm with goats and a cow. Rosie and Fluffy Duck were the friendlier ones. He had a few dogs over the years as well, Roxy the Rottweiler and Dougan being the more memorable ones. We’d go and visit him and stay the night, and when we did that would mean three trips into town just to go to IGA, he loved having a chat with the checkout chicks. We’d usually go to the rat shop for dinner, and if we were lucky we’d get $2 to choose lollies we wanted.

Pop helped teach at the local school, he’d been doing woodworking for a majority of his life, so he helped out there and at the mens shed. He was utterly and truly beloved by the community. After a hard day's work he’d be found having a beer at the top pub or watching a game of footy, the Cats being his favourite team. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t miss him.

In 2012, the year it all kinda turned to shit for me, a cursed year, Pam got drunk. It was my Pops birthday and he wanted to celebrate it with his family. At this point in time we were living in another state and it was rare to see them. Pam wanted to have dinner with Pop, but they’d been divorced for years now and he had no interest in spending time with her. From what I’ve heard, and I don’t know much about this, she went to my Aunt’s house and screamed at the family and abused them all, my Pop, two of his daughters and their kids. I don’t know what was said, I don’t really care to ask. I don’t speak with that side of my family much anymore, I think it’s a lack of understanding on both sides. Pam went to his house in a rage and organised a ‘murder room’. She had tools and weapons laid out and had moved furniture so that she wouldn’t struggle. Pop came home later that night and Pam attacked him and stabbed him. He fought her off and she fled. Pop called one of my Aunt’s and she raced out there with her daughter, a nurse. I can’t fathom how traumatising that would’ve been. Nan turned herself in the next morning and Mum flew down as soon as she heard.

Nan ended up going to jail for a few months for aggravated assault or burglary, they were too scared to try her for attempted murder. She spent some time in a psych ward and this is where they diagnosed her with Borderline Personality Disorder, something I still struggle to understand. In my mind, I understand it as they don’t like feeling isolated and when they feel that way they can lash out and have major depressive episodes, that’s how it’s always come across to me and I could be very wrong.

No one wanted to speak to Nan, no one wanted anything to do with her. She was a black mark on that side of the family. I’m the only fool that still remembers her as Nan I guess. A year or so later I met up with her, my Dad coming with me to make sure it would go okay, and it was strange. She was still the person I knew and loved. I think maybe because I didn’t experience it, I couldn’t imagine her doing those horrible things. That’s why I initially went to see her.

Every year, for Boxing Day, my mothers side of the family meets up and catches up. I had a panic attack that year. Everyone kept bad mouthing her, my Nan, but she was a monster to them. I understand why no one wants to associate with her, truly I do, but I don’t understand why my decision couldn’t be respected and why they couldn’t be more mindful. Having my mother lecture me about how I was behaving inappropriately sealed the deal for me. I was very much so done with that side of my family.

I feel bad for Nan, she went through trauma in her youth that she never got treatment for, she never got help. I um, I don’t understand why people can’t sympathise with that. She did something horrifying, yes, but she’s not a monster. She’s just a frail old lady now that can barely remember my name. She’s very good at holding grudges though, so a very stubborn frail old lady. I relate to her in a way, which sounds fucking horrifying. I think we’re both very much so just waiting to die. We get no enjoyment of fulfilment from life. Nan’s done her part, had kids, had grandkids, and is ready to go now. She hates leaving her room for no reason and going out for no reason. Trying to get her to go for a walk for exercise is impossible, it’s like pulling teeth honestly. ‘Why would I do that?’ ‘Where am I going?’ I understand her completely, what’s the point if there’s not a goal in mind? It’s not as if she has friends to go with either, she’s burnt a lot of those bridges. Mum and I are the only people she’s got, and now one of my Aunts I guess, they’re on speaking terms now.

I just think it’s sad that she’s alone now, after everything. I don’t know. I just, if that was me in her position I would’ve walked into the bush, never to return. She’s got a little flair for the dramatic though, so if she did that it’d be where people could find her. It’s still unsettling for me to go and visit her, especially when she mentions she wants to drink. As far as I’m aware she’s sober and has been since she was jailed. I find alcohol only brings out the absolute worst in people. She asks us questions about her grandkids and we can’t answer them, we can’t tell her she has great grandkids. We can’t force them to have relationships either, as much as she wants to see them all again.

I don’t know why Nan and Pop were together for so long, he probably thought he could help her. I would’ve thought she was too far gone for help, until she had an episode last week. A nurse, a truly vile man who should have known better, called her a liar and it sent her spiralling. Nan recognised her behaviour was inappropriate later and apologised for it. Well, she tried to, she couldn’t find the exact words to convey how she felt, but Mum was surprised.

I think maybe there’s hope for everyone out there. It might be foolish, but maybe it’s not too late for people to get help. I mean, I’d hope so.

#ramblings #thoughts #vent post

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shotorozu · 3 years

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hello!! i hope you’re doing well and taking care of yourself ❤️ please remember to take breaks and drink some water !!!!

i was wondering if i could request headcanons for izuku, denki, and kirishima comforting a reader (gender neutral if you don’t mind) after their birthday absolutely sucked? it’s my birthday and my mom went out of her way to ruin it, my best friend is barely talking to me which idk why, i got my period which makes me sick, and it’s finals so i’ve spent the day crying, sleeping, and studying. if not i completely get it!!!! don’t feel pressured ❤️

s/o’s ruined birthday

character(s) : midoriya izuku, kaminari denki, kirishima eijirou (bnha)

legend : [Y/N = your name] they/them pronouns used; gender neutral, quirk not mentioned

headcanon type : comfort, (angst if you squint) fluff (x reader)

warning(s) : reader’s mom being mean, and waking up to cause unnecessary chaos just because she felt like it :( period mention in izuku’s but it’s not,, even descriptive. and it’s i one bullet don’t worry :))

note(s) : omg i relate to you so much anon, my past birthdays got ruined by mom just because she woke up on the wrong side of the bed 💀 and this year i got my period the day before my birthday— so i was cramping the entire time 😐 in short, i relate to you ‼️and i’m sorry your birthday got ruined :( i hope this helps

im also sorry for the delay :,) also no proofread 🧍‍♀️

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midoriya izuku

help omg he’s in a state of panic

HE DOESN’T KNOW HOW THIS HAPPENED— like,, the person that cares about your birthday the most (besides you) is him‼️

izuku must’ve planned things out precisely, even going to the point that he’d buy your birthday present 2 months ahead

because he’s just so worried about messing things up. he’d never live it down if he failed this one day

he walks excitingly to your room, ready to pick you up for the day— since he wanted to take you out on a birthday lunch, to celebrate the day

well, it was mostly for a birthday lunch, but also because he wanted you to feel better

you’ve told him that the day had started out on a wrong foot— since you woke up to your best friend ignoring you for a reason you couldn’t figure out.

you reassured him that you’d find out later, but regardless, you wanted to cheer up— and not waste this day on sadness, and have a nice lunch with izuku.

“today is going to be wonderful, i claim it!” izuku exclaims excitingly, gently squeezing your hand— and you can’t help but be uplifted by his words

temporarily

you felt a weird feeling in your stomach, and it was all familiar too, the cramping in your abdomen—

oh, it was that. and izuku was able to recognize what it was. way to start of this birthday experience, right?

the both of you guys end up dashing to the nearest washroom, taking care of it immediately— there’s a concerned look on his face

“are you okay? are you in any pain?” he’d ask, running the back of his hand along your cheek in an attempt to comfort you

“i’m fine, izuku, it’s all good. now, let’s go!” you’d beam in excitement, which started a chain reaction— and lightened up izuku’s mood.

the discussion was put to rest on that, and the two of you went on like normal— as the both of you headed to the designated restaurant

there would only be more misfortunate events to happen, as it appeared to be that the moment you and izuku stepped in the restaurant

the waitress that was serving you both had an interest in your boyfriend, even though you were RIGHT there to see all of it

and oh wow, it was so subtle— you wouldn’t have guessed from the airy laughs, her lingering gazes, and the way her hand would touch his shoulder

and also the way she’d get your order wrong, or she’d spill your drink on you as an ‘accident’

oh and your boyfriend definitely knew about what she felt, and he was not pleased

she even went as far as to ask him if the date was boring, and if the complementary cake would make up for it— her efforts on being subtle making quite the jump.

which made you super frustrated and just overall,, not good, on your own birthday— and even izuku could see that, despite you not saying a word

so, izuku quickly paid for the food, and the both of you guys bailed the restaurant swiftly

it was still pretty early in the day, but all you wanted to do was sleep, and forget that today was even supposed to be a special day.

he left you alone in your room for you to change into comfier clothes— to your requests, and when he came back, you were in a state of distraught

and he’s super bothered, brows furrowed and everything. why must you be sad on your own birthday? how did this all go wrong? and how can he fix this?

“please don’t cry, Y/N, i’m so, so sorry.” he apologizes, his hands rubbing your back as tears dripped into your pillow

“i don’t,, know how this happened! if i knew the staff there were like,, that, i would’ve not picked that place. today was supposed to be an amazing day for you but..”

“don’t apologize izuku,” you reassured, rubbing the incoming tears away, “none of this was your fault, i love your efforts! this,, just sucks.”

“i know sweetie, i’m sorry for that,” he rubs your stomach when your face scrunches up in pain, “you know what? i’ll be right back!”

he quickly leaves for a bit, only to come back with a selection of desserts, your gift and his laptop “we can watch disney movies! or well,, anything you want. i know that disney movies make you feel better!”

you stare at the selection of desserts, and you finally smile, “yeah, yeah. that doesn’t sound bad.”

he sighs in relief, and presents you your birthday gift “open this while i set things up!”

you stare eyes wide at the bundle of desserts, “thank you, izuku!”

“anything for you, lovely.” he presses his lips onto the temples of your cheeks— happy to see you smiling

oh and he definitely filed a complaint to that restaurant when you weren’t looking, the girl got fired :))

kaminari denki

also in a state of panic

his plan for the day wasn’t very descriptive, and he decided that he was just going to go off what he wanted to do

rather than what izuku did— which was planning in advance.

‘i’m just gonna go off what i want, no plans made!’ is what he told himself in his head, as he went straight for your room

he’s puzzled when he enters your room, and sees a not-so-happy Y/N, face contorted in dismay

“is,, something on your mind? it’s Y/N day! why do you look so,,”

“sad?” you finish his sentence, “ah, no!” you shake your head— dismissing your expression just now “it’s just that,, my best friend is ignoring me. i don’t know why though, and she won’t tell me.”

and he’s like 😃❓what kind of friend ignores someone on their birthday? he’s gonna find out later, for sure!

“don’t worry, babe! we can always find out later, right? today should be filled with happiness, right?” he jabs your abdomen, tickling you— effectively earning a giggle

“right,” you smile, because denki always knows how to make you feel better. “let’s go!” you exclaim, holding his hand as you leave your room.

yes i’m reusing the best friend ignoring you think im sorry i can’t think

so kaminari’s walking you to the place he figured would be a great place to celebrate your birthday at— for once, he doesn’t look that lost

“are you sure you know where you’re going?” you’d tease, which would cause him to intensively reassure you that he does

“of course i do!” he says proudly, “i’m just gonna do my thing, y’know? i’m in charge of the destinations”

and before you know it, the both of you guys run into someone you weren’t expecting.

your bestie 🤩 oh the luck you genuinely have.

they scowl just looking at you, and denki didn’t like it— like,, the nerve? ignoring you and then giving you the skank eye?

but still, denki tried to keep a conversation, “didn’t expect to see you here! how are you?” he stammers, trying his best to make the tense atmosphere disappate

“i’m doing good, denki!” they exclaim excitingly, almost as if you weren’t there “where’re you heading off to?”

denki tilts his head in surprise, “y’know,, just heading off to celebrate lovely Y/N’s birthday, of course!” you give denki a small, tight lipped smile

but your best friend doesn’t seem to budge, “who?” they reply, as if they don’t see you

it’s disheartening, honestly. disagreement are inevitable but,, you didn’t understand nor did he

denki’s even more confused, but decides to cut the conversation of it’s length, thinking that the misfortunes could just end at that

they didn’t stop there

you’ve also managed to run into your mother outside of the restaurant, when you were taking a quick phone call

she, normally— would’ve been very pleased to see you, let alone on this special day

but it appeared to be that she wasn’t happy at all, and in fact— showed that very well when she saw who you were with

her eyes narrowing, “this is who you decided to spend your birthday with?” she asks, a smile is plastered on her lips, but it lacks authenticity when she glances back into the restaurant

you nod, feeling a little too intimidated to even speak with the mood she’s in— she glances at your boyfriend, who’s oblivious to your encounter with your mother

“keep your mouth in check, child. make sure you don’t do anything to embarrass yourself even more.” and with that, she leaves— her words lingering in your mind

you enter the restaurant again, feeling 10x shittier than you were when you left to take that quick phone call

you’re aware that your mother would support any relationship you were in, but you could tell that she didn’t like denki— but accepted him because ‘whatever makes you happy’

it was a downer, you didn’t need this today— and your sudden mood change was bound to get noticed by your boyfriend

“what happened?” he asks with concern, “did bakugou rain on your parade?” he asks, and you would’ve laughed but,, you honestly couldn’t find yourself to

“oh, it’s just..” you struggle to find yourself finishing your sentence, when the employees of the restaurant start singing you a happy birthday

you’d hate to say it but,, your mood was like that for the entire date, even when you brushed it off like nothing— and acted as if nothing went wrong

and when you flop onto your bed, eyes welling up in tears— he panics

“oh no, no, no!” he panics, dropping down to comfort you “baby what’s wrong? did you not enjoy today?”

“denki, i enjoyed today, of course.” you state, hands wandering up to pet his blond hair

“but then, why,, are you crying right now? i don’t want you to feel sad today! i know i’m not someone that looks serious, but i’ll definitely make things work!” he states with determination, and denki finds relief when he hears you laugh

“i saw my mom today”

“oh,” his brows furrowed, “i’m sorry, sweets. did she say anything rude?”

“oh uhm, im not sure if she meant it but it did hurt my feelings,” you simply state, not wanting to give the specifics, “plus with the best friend thing,,”

he’s silent for a bit, before he speaks “you know what? it’s okay. it’ll be okay. your best friend- not sure why she’s like that, but she’ll come around. and with your mom? don’t worry, and don’t let it worry you! it’s your special day, and you will feel special.”

denki backs away, and before you knew it, sparks radiate from all around his body— making sure he doesn’t touch you at all

“yaaaay!” he’s drowsy, and he dumbly raises his thumb high— which makes you burst out into giggles and pure laughter

“denkii, you cannot keep doing this!” you exclaim, but you still laugh when he replies with the same comedic ‘yaaay!’

you finally calm down, and you lean to press a kiss onto his lips, “thank you, denki. i,, really appreciate your efforts.”

he might feel stupid at the moment, but he’s glad that you’re happy again.

kirishima eijirou

looks like his usual self, but he’s internally panicking— he just figured that he needed to get himself together, for you

he had an idea on what he was going to do for you on your birthday, he even prepared a gift for you— 3 weeks in advanced (with the help of bakugou, his secret wingman)

it wasn’t an impromptu celebration like kaminari, but it also wasn’t super planned out like midoriya

eager, he approaches your room to give you a simple happy birthday— followed by a small shower of kisses

there was only one class for that day, so the rest of the day would’ve been lenient, right? wrong

on the contrary, his plans are disrupted when he sees you scrambled on the floor, notebooks splayed across you, as you memorized various things all at once

“h-hey, happy birthday!” he greets with his usual smile, and it falters slightly when you don’t showcase that delightful smile

“hey eijirou,” you say, eyes glued onto a section of your notebook “apparently, two extra topics were added into the math and physics finals test! and i had no clue!”

eijirou probably should be worried like you, since the written finals exams does somewhat impact his grade— and on top of that, the finals are in 3 days

and he knows that he should let you prepare BUT! it is your birthday,, why should he not celebrate your birthday?

“i feel like you shouldn’t be too worried about it babe, it’s your birthday after all!” he reassures, but he continues before you get to question him “you’re a hard working person, and even if you don’t absorb those extra topics— you could always run to bakugou, or yaoyorozu for a quick run down!”

he’s not wrong

you give a tired smile, a genuine one— which makes him silently cheer out of success “thank you, eijirou. i guess you’re right. it is my birthday, and i should be celebrating.”

and with that, eijirou takes you out for a simple celebration! he’d take you out for some food at a good restaurant, and then he’d take you out on a nice walk— as the both of you ate your dessert

he thinks that the celebration is going smoothly, despite the fact that you seemed fatigued, restless even— just from studying four extra topics back and fourth

otherwise— you seemed happy, eagerly blowing out the candles on the birthday cake the restaurant presented to you, and even grasping his arm closer as you ate your dessert

but it all crumbled down when you got one simple call that afternoon

looking at the caller’s id, it was your mother— who, otherwise would’ve been happy or at least calm on the other side of that phone, but you were greeted with hostility

“what are you doing?” she chides with a brash tone, and you try not to shiver, and when you answered that you were out celebrating with eijirou, she wasn’t pleased

“what?! just because it’s your damn birthday, doesn’t mean you get to relax around, kay? exams are this week! and you’re aware of what’s going to happen if you don’t pass, right?” though she’s not physically there, you can feel her sudden criticism

“..yes, mom.” you decide to take it all in, not wanting to anger her

“good.” and with that, she hangs up without a proper goodbye, the only time she acknowledged the current date was when she was scolding you

you brush it off, when you’re asked if you’re okay— the blatant yelling from your phone being difficult to ignore.

while the two of you start heading back to the dorms, you’re informed of quite the terrible news

“class 1-a, i must apologize since this is abrupt, but your math and physics finals are set to a day in advance, due to an urgent faculty meeting. but we can all assume that all of you have studied the material, right? take care, and don’t be out past curfew.”

this pushes your stress levels over the roof, and you ended up running back to the dorms— just to study the unfamiliar material

being your concerned boyfriend, the red head goes to check on you— only to be saddened to see you in such a distraught state on your bed, tears running down your face as you examined the material through watery eyes

“hey, sweetheart, it’s okay.. it’ll be okay,, i’m sorry that you feel this way, especially since i promised you a good day today!” despite displaying a gentle smile, you could sense that he was feeling terrible too

“don’t apologize,” you wipe your eyes, which only continue to generate more tears “i know you’ve tried, really! and i’m sorry that i had to bring you along. you definitely didn’t need to see all of that.”

he sits next to you on your bed, pulling the covers over your legs “i know it’s just,, i wish i could’ve done something more, y’know? i would’ve helped you study but you know that i’m well,, me!”

you giggle at his insinuation, and he moves closer to you, head leaning on your shoulder “man, i wish i knew what was going through the teachers’ heads. i could’ve— oh wait!”

he springs up, as if he suddenly remembered something important, and he sprints to his room

when eijirou comes back, he’s holding a tiny box, that has a bow— placed neatly on the center of the lid

“open it, babe!” he smiles, “i can’t believe i almost forgot! oh— just open your present!”

and when you open it, you’re ecstatic— unsure how to describe the sudden surge of happiness. “eijirou, you bought me a,, promise ring?”

he kisses your cheek briefly, unable to hide the blush adorning his cheeks “yeah,, you don’t have to accept if you’re not into jewelry! i could just switch it out for something—”

“no no, stop kiri!” you stop him in his tracks “i love it, so much. thank you for everything. especially for cheering the stressed and gloomy person i was today.”

he smiles, “it’s no issue, really. if my Y/N’s happy then i’ll be just as happy.”

and with that, you spent the rest of the day in eijirou’s affectionate arms— and you passed the exams with flying colors because kiri managed to get bakugou to give you a quick run through the day before

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shijiujun · 3 years

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ZZH + GJ x ELLE TW | Interview (28 April 2021)

Translations for the separate online interview the both of them did with ELLE Taiwan:

Talking to SHL GJ and ZZH | "Life can be simple as long as we do our best in the things we love" - 18 liners fulfilling their dreams

What do ZZH and GJ think of each other?

(1) With ZZH

Since the start of SHL, ZZH's role was set so that he only had three years left to live, hinting at the possible tragic ending early! Invested fans cried a lot & left ‘warning’ messages for the scriptwriter & director: "Even if it's unrealistic you better let him live!"

And when he was free during work the day before, ZZH accepted the online interview and was asked about his ZZS role and he, who usually dotes on his fans, said, "Thanks everyone for affirming/recognizing my acting skills, don't cry!"

ZZH's portrayal/acting was received very well by fans and his dynamic acting skills were revealed in many different directions because of SHL. He was praised to have nine faces, which means that aside from being well-rounded in his portrayal of happiness, anger, sadness, delight and other emotions, ZZH managed to interpret (his role) in a well-rounded way, with just a gaze and how calm he was from head to toe.

Taking on this role in SHL, ZZH says that his heart aches quite a bit for ZZS: "Towards his role, I can't say that I can give him any strength, but what I can do, is quietly feel and understand him."

Talking about his partner Gong Jun, ZZH attributed the success of the show and the efforts put into it to the team, and also praised GJ for being really professional, and fans look forward to be able to see the both of them work tgt in the future.

With a face that's gentle, handsome and has no bad angles, ZZH is most pleased with his defined nose. You may not know this, but in actuality, ZZH is not gentle/quiet at all! He likes to exercise and gym usually, through training, he fills his thoughts with positive energy.

Speaking about his Weibo UN "Crazy ZZH", we can't help but ask, is he a person who goes crazy (I guess, have a lot of fun, party like mad) without limits in private? ZZH says: "I chose this username to reflect a way to live - if I don't go to the extremes I will never accomplish anything.”

"I just feel that the things I'm passionate about I should do my best in them, for example, the craziest might have been when I was in university, I rode my bike solo all the way to Tibet!" He finished the journey step by step and because of this determination, it's reflected in his attitude towards filming & how meticulous he is. A lot of scenes that required fighting, ZZH communicated repeatedly with his teacher while learning and while he injured himself a bit, he said: "We must be responsible towards our roles, this is how an actor should be.”

"Thanks to everyone for recognizing/affirming me (as an actor), we'll continue walking the road together!”

ZZH who is currently filming for a movie, promises that he'll definitely meet his TWnese fans in the future if given the chance. May 11 is ZZH's birthday and when asked about how he plans to spend his day, he casually says that it's in the planning, and as for birthday wishes, he said without hesitation, "I definitely hope everyone is healthy, and happy everyday!"

(2) With GJ

After SHL was broadcasted everyone fell for it completely, especially for GJ's role WKX. He managed to rank first in terms of entertainment tv influence. While he was free during work, GJ interviewed online and talked about the scene where his hair went white.

GJ: "My heart aches truly for WKX, I know a lot of fans cried because of him, thank you all for liking this show but I still hope everyone spends everyday happily!"

He says he was once an 18-line actor & only started becoming popular on his 12th show, & thus he always cautions himself to head towards his dream with his feet on the ground, step by step. This special attitude is also reflected in the way he works; no matter the fighting or more dangerous scenes, GJ always does his best: "I don't know how many shows I've filmed! For fighting-related ones, I am thankful to the wushu laoshi and all the staff's guidance/protection, and once again under their training I safely completed this show, showing everyone the best shots!"

Aside from good acting skills, his styling was well-liked by fans especially when he wore that red outfit, he was endlessly charismatic "My fave is also the red outfit, and this outfit is also my most expensive one, hah!"

The rain scene left the greatest impression on him: "SHL is show with the most lines out of all that I've filmed so far; because a lot of WKX's lines are poetry, memorizing them really challenges comprehension and memory power, the toughest one was the rain scene, I have to adjust the emotions of the crying scene while in the rain and there're endless huge lines I have to recite, it definitely is challenging."

Those who follow him know that GJ is a simple person in private and in the interview he mentions: The happy thing about work is being able to earn money! Very few artistes can so blatantly say they wanna earn money, and as an employee who is passionate about earning money and finds joy in that, aside from buying a house so his family's quality of living increases, what does he wanna buy?

"I wanna buy a car! I really like cars a lot!"

In contrast to his cold, princely image, GJ's straightforward and blunt character has captured the hearts of his fans, especially when he sings in front of everyone unabashedly, taking on the title of "perfect (lack of) pitch", it is very adorable that he is willing to expose his weakness. But altho his singing skills are lacking, there's one skill that GJ has! And that's cooking! Because of the family rules set by his grandpa, the ppl in the kitchen in the Gong family are all the men.

GJ says: "It's true! The women in our family don't have to cook, it's all the men doing it. My grandpa, my dad, are all like that!"

Basically it's no challenge for GJ to come up with a table of dishes. His signature dish is fish and when asked if his future other half really doesn't have to cook, that it can all be left to him, GJ says warmly, "Of course~"

And as a chef, GJ's build is on the taller side, "I really like to eat but I will control my diet. I gym often and try to eat less oily stuff. When I was in uni I was pretty fat, baby fat, but I lost that weight."

When asked which part of him he likes the most he says, "Hands! But I like em all! Because my parents gave them to me!"

During the interview it is not difficult to feel the deep relationship he has with his fam, especially when we chat about his grandpa. Aside from thanking his fam for the support, GJ is most thankful to his grandpa who has given him positive energy and encouragement until now, the person who he respects the most.

SHL did very well, in private who takes care of each other more btw GJ and ZZH?

Both of their answers are the same: "In reality we take care of each other, because we're really good friends and in the production group we naturally take care of each other.��

Their chemistry and friendship extends to beyond the show and fans have also made plenty of creative CP works to share, we also anticipate their next work together!

#shan he ling #word of honor #shl cast #shl #woh #zhang zhehan #gong jun #shl interview #long post #from this #we know that #whoever marries gj is one lucky bij #gj is well aware his hands are like #awesome #zzh as always is someone to look up to HAHAHA

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vidalinav · 3 years

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Nessian Week Day 2: Gifts (Part 2)

Summary: Cassian likes Nesta’s night gowns... and buying her things. Swear this is not a sugarbaby AU. It just sounds like it.

You can thank @arinbelle and @simpingfornestaarcheron for this. They threatened me with knives.

Nesta’s on the armchair when he gives her his gift. She’s already reading a book, and he can tell she’s surprised to see another one resting on his palm.

“What’s this?” She asks, “It’s not my birthday.”

Cassian only smirks, looking to wear she traces the cover, and where she traces his hands holding the book as if his skin is more precious than paper. “Does it need to be your birthday for me to give you gifts?”

Nesta raises a too heavy shoulder for him gifting her a book. But he’s long since heard this argument she gives. He knows her all too well.

“I haven’t gotten you anything,” she says as if the words might make it take him back. There’s disdain in her voice and Cassian knows it’s for herself. For the lack of love she thinks he’ll find by her actions.

Cassian thinks no such thing. Nesta loves with her whole heart, so achingly overflowing. She rubs at his wrist without so much as a thought, as if it might soothe some pain in him. But the pain is in her, and so Cassian rushes to absolve her of her misguided guilt. “I don’t give you things, expecting anything in return. I get you thinks because I want to.”

"But you’ve gotten me so many things lately.”

Nesta’s right about that. Cassian is endlessly giving her gifts. He can’t stop, it seems. He goes into the city and they pass by a window, and something about that bag reminds him of Nesta. Something about that bike seems like Nesta. Something about that candle smells like Nesta. He passes restaurants and bakeries, and all around he sees food Nesta might try. He goes walks through the city, and he thinks of all the places Nesta would like.

She never leaves his mind and when he’s spent the day with his friends, meetings turning into dinner, Cassian thinks of Nesta then, too. He stops by the bookstore, because what else screams Nesta Archeron, but a smutty book? He peruses the titles and finds the raunchiest he can find. Cover and all.

That’s what he gives her to absolve himself of his guilt. For being away for so long, for not asking if she wants to come with, or go somewhere else. That’s what she holds in her lap. Something to ease them both.

She sets the other book on the side table, and Cassian recognizes the title. One of her favorites she keeps re-reading. Nesta takes the book, flipping to the inside cover. Even the description is tantalizing. Cassian flips to some random page in the store and it has him wanting to read the words to her, or... have her read the words to him. He can only imagine what they can do with all that description.

“You brought me a romance?” Nesta only looks up at him, blinking those long lashes and furrowing her neat brows. “How did you know which one to choose?”

She purses her lips and Cassian focuses on the color. A dark shade of pink from where she bites. Nesta always bites them when she reads. A bad habit of hers.

But it’s the color that Cassian holds on to. How nicely it contrasts with her skin, the sweet freckles dotted across her shoulders from when she trains. Her shoulders are bare, except for two tiny straps. Such flimsy things to pull and tug. Still he wants to kiss at them like he does every night. Such an engrained, important routine.

“You think I don’t know your tastes?” Cassian snorts. “I picked the one with the male that looked most like me. See.” He points to the cover, where there’s indeed a muscled male, with long dark hair. Cassian’s hair is shorter and his ears aren’t pointy and his muscles are much more defined, but it’ll do for Nesta’s fantasies.

Nesta scrunches her nose and Cassian wants to kiss their too. Everything about her is tooth-rotting sweet.

“You’re full of yourself,” she says.

“And you haven’t said thank you,” he taunts. He uses the voice he knows annoys her. Casually chastising. A voice he knows also makes her blush. Maybe that makes her irritated, too, how much he affects her without trying. Cassian uses that tone well, and he uses it often.

Cassian raises a brow, waiting for her response, but his mate waves a hand, half-dismissive, half-haughty. All manners of insecurity tucked away. This is the Nesta he knows so well. He knows the other parts of her, too. But this is the one he fans the flames to, the one who makes him light up with mischief. “I didn’t ask for the gift.”

Cassian almost tuts, shaking his head. “But you like it. Page 103 has something in there we should try.” He tucks a stray piece of hair that falls forward, and he makes sure to brush his hands across her neck. “He takes his whole fist and he--”

“Stop!” Nesta calls. “Fine, I like the gift. Please don’t give me anymore details.”

Cassian smiles, a wide victorious grin. “And that means?”

Nesta scoffs, “thank you, Cassian.”

“A please and a thank you, what will the world do?” He kisses her head, suddenly serious. He can smell lavender and peppermint tea and just her scent alone makes him want to hold her close. “You’re welcome, sweetheart.

Cassian moves to sit on the side of the armchair. His plan is for Nesta to move, to make room for him as she so often does. Another part of their routine. The chair is big enough for them both. Perhaps they can read the book to each other, exchange word for every smoldering word.

Nesta doesn’t budge from the seat. She begins to read and Cassian coughs, shuffling on the tiny arm space. He nudges against her shoulder, but Nesta simply continues. She doesn’t even smile up at his antics, give him a glare because he irritates her. She reads and she ignores him.

“You haven’t gotten me anything,” Cassian complains.

Nesta huffs, “you just said you didn’t give me things to receive anything back.”

She barely lifts her eyes off the page as she tells him that and something about the way she looks at the book annoys him, has him wanting to reach for it and take it back, throw it out the window if he has to.

“I can think of more than a few ways to thank me,” he goads.

Nesta rolls her eyes, “All you think about is sex.”

Cassian doesn’t disagree. Especially not when she begins biting at her lip as she reads. “Yes, but that’s all you think about, too.”

He gestures to the book in her lap as proof and Nesta squints at him as if he needs to come up with better evidence.

“No,” she argues, “I’m currently thinking about how long it will take me to read this... I might be up all night.” She flips to another page. “You just got me something new to read and you were just going on about manners, I’d think it rude to not first enjoy my gift.”

“And what of my gift?” He sings.

Nesta raises a brow, and it’s that expression that has him burning at the seams. Her hair is down and he wants to comb his fingers through it, pull at it, feel how soft it is... and she’s wearing one of those nightgowns again.

She always wearing one, even if Nesta will hardly keep it on throughout the night. Cassian never knows what to do with his hands while she’s wearing it and he thinks that Nesta must know. She wears it to entice him. To make him want her more like that’s even possible.

It’s possible, Cassian finds.

Her nightgown today is the richest green and her skin glows pale in the moonlight. He aches to trace the sweet swell of her breasts with his tongue. They look so inviting in that silk dress of hers and there’s a bow right at the center. His present to unwrap.

“I’m very satisfied with you being my present.” He says, his voice so low he can hardly recognize himself. With his thumb, he traces the little ribbon. “Look, you even have the bow.”

Cassian watches as the blush rises at her chest and he wants to kiss there. He aches to do so, but first he moves to tug the ribbon with his teeth. And when Nesta straightens, her book lowering even further, he nips at her nipples that peak through the fabric. Just how she likes. A little bite and a tug, a little pain to entice her. To make her breath catch in her throat.

He takes his time with them. Nesta’s breasts are gods given. They deserve his attention. Large enough to fit in his palms.

But Nesta’s impatient as she always is.

Cassian leans forward, until he’s practically towering over his mate. She’s so small on that couch and she looks lonely there, all tucked in dark blue. The book lays open where the fabric billows between her legs, but Nesta pays no mind.

“Now will you let me unwrap my gift?” Cassian grasps her neck, and Nesta gasps but he merely rubs his thumb at her pulse. He can hear it hammering away as Nesta blinks, her eyes so wide and her cheeks so pink and he’s just at the edge of her mouth.

He thinks he’ll kiss her there, but first...

Cassian snatches the book from her lap. He holds it above his head as she leaps from the chair. Irate and just a tad too slow.

“Hey!” She scowls, “You overgrown bat! You just got me that book and now you’re bending the pages!”

“It seems you get distracted easily, sweetheart. We should work on that,” He says.

But Nesta’s been working on many things and so she lunges for him, wrapping her legs around his waist as she reaches for her book. Cassian merely holds it higher.

“I mean why read smut when you can experience the real thing?” He offers. Nesta reaches even further, pulling at his shoulders. Cassian moves the book to the other hand, just out of her reach. “I’m always willing.”

“You’re a horrible person and I hate you.”

Cassian gasps at that, holding his other hand to his chest.

“I don’t even want your gifts,” she adds, her eyes burning with fury.

“Now you’re just asking to be spanked,” Cassian says, shaking his head, “Is that what you want, Nes? I think that was on page 50. It’s a shame you never got to it.”

“You just like to hear yourself talk!” But Nesta looks at him as she blushes, and when he smirks, she wacks him in the chest. “Give me back my book!”

Cassian merely wraps his arms around her, keeping her steady in his arms. The book is tucked behind her back and Nesta twists to no avail. “How about you read it to me?”

She hits at his chest again and Cassian laughs. “Fine, I can read it to you, but you should know I’m going to make voices for the characters.”

“I hate you,” she seethes.

Cassian only smiles and kisses at her nose. “I love you, too, Nes.”

@arinbelle @my-fan-side @sophilightwood @nestaarcher0n @duskandstarlight @soitsgorgeous @swankii-art-teacher @lordof-bloodshed @thewhelk @daisy-in-danger @highqueenevankhell @lovelynesta @sirendeepity @champanheandluxxury @ladynestaarcheron @moodymelanist @teagoddess99 @spoilersteph @angelic-voice-1997 @bo0kmaster69 @drielecarla @generalnesta @cozycomfyliving08

Two fics in one day? So unlike me.

#nessian #nesta archeron #cassian #nessian week #nessianweek2021 #nessianweek #vidalinav writes

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