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i-love-invincible · 8 months

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Let's Talk About Atom Eve

Invincible Spoilers and Gore CW Abound! Please watch this incredible series... So who is ATOM EVE?

I would love to talk about this, but first we have to talk about character design in Invincible. The costumes, personalities, and heroes of Invincible are all self-referential. Take the Guardians of the Globe for instance, the first heroes we see on-screen.

We see these people, and IMMEDIATELY we get what they're about... even if these characters are new to us, we KNOW who they are. Flash, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Batman, Green Lantern, all obvious parodies and fun little characters.

I'm sure your eyes will start glazing over once I go "blah blah subverting tropes blah blah absolute genius." but one thing that Invincible does very well is destroying the audience's connections with established superhero tropes (See the one million white boy video essayists talking about why Evil Superman is awesome.) The reason why the slaughter of the Guardians of the Globe in that fucking THREE MINUTE LONG SCENE is so surprising is because THEY ARE THE FUCKING JUSTICE LEAGUE (while the fight scene also conveniently tosses some casual shade to DC Comics.) Not only is it stunning since we have some frame of reference for how powerful they are, but also stunning because we have ALREADY become attached to these characters.

What follows are a couple real quotes from people I've shown the first episode to: "Oh Batman + Silver Surfer that's awesome!" "OH DUDE! FISH AQUAMAN" "Wonder Woman but she's a lesbian.. as she should be..." .. and all these people, the ones with the most superhero experience, were the ones all most taken aback by the ending.

So let's look at Eve.

At first glance, we get the same impression as a lot of the heroes we meet in Invincible: knockoff. In the same way Omniman and the entirety of the Guardians of the Globe are made to resemble the Superman and the Justice League so to does Atom Eve's costume and powers SCREAM token. She is the first female hero we meet that is Mark's age and perhaps more importantly (and more evident to a first-time viewer) she has some very clear themes of femininity. Such as her costume, which Doc Seismic callously points out in Episode 3 (neglecting the fact she designed her own costume)...

... as well as her name. "Atom Eve" is a combination of her ability to influence atoms and her middle name, but it is also a reference to Adam and Eve (see the bible.) She even has a female symbol with two revolving electrons around it emblazoned right on her damn shirt. So just like the Guardians of the Globe, her design is meant to carry a lot of weight and immediacy to the viewer, you see them and you understand who they are and what they stand for (or at least you think you do.)

So we've seen the way that the Guardians subvert our expectations so how does Eve diverge from the audience's first-impressions? Well for the first couple episodes she doesn't. You might even suspect her of being some one-dimensional, neglected and under-characterized female character (and to be honest if you were reading the comics you wouldn't be too far off...) until you start to see her dissatisfied with being a superhero. Her boyfriend cheats on her, the Teen Team breaks up, her parents consistently disrespect and talk down to her, she's misunderstood by the naive and silly Mark Grayson, and she struggles to find connection with anyone outside of when she's "beating up bad guys." She even goes as far as to reject a position in the Guardians of the Globe just to avoid her ex-boyfriend, despite her killer tryout.

She's frustrated by the frame that's been left for her, and realizes her powers enable her to do much more than beat up random villains. Her powers BY THE WAY, which up until now anyone could have mistaken for "shooting pink stuff," is actually atomic manipulation. She can just fucking rearrange matter to make anything she wants. So instead of being a superhero she fucks off to do things that ACTUALLY help people. Like idk she could be irrigating rivers and feeding the starving or like manufacturing free medicine or something. Atom Eve is a hero who is chronically misunderstood by literally everyone around her, even in the final episode Mark is under the impression Eve just stopped being a superhero to get away from her ex, parents, and school. However with the earth-shattering familial trauma that Mark goes through in the Season 1 finale, maybe they will have more in-common than either of them think.

and NOW there's a surprise ATOM EVE SPECIAL EPISODE! it shows off her origin story which goes even more in-depth into her trauma, and her loss of the only people who even WOULD be capable of understanding her. It also has my FAVORITE FIGHT SCENE OF ALL TIME!!! It was absolutely incredible

ps: omg why tf did they make her far-shot model have an x over the female symbol instead of the detailed electrons (crying emoji) cool i didnt proofread this okay i might do more of these okay bye, i love this show okay

#invincible #invincible show #atom eve #invincible spoilers #cw: gore

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purple-obsidian · 9 days

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beautiful mind (18+, j'onn j'onzz x fem human reader)

⭓ warming up to write some alien sex, lemme know who wants to see part 2 👽

“J’onn… why did you change?” You ask, tilting your head a little as you watch him exit your bathroom. You have been seeing the Martian for a few weeks now, going on dates and spending time together, and tonight you finally invited him back to your place, for what you’re hoping to be a romantic evening.

It started off great, you and him lounging on your couch and talking about your week. But halfway through the bottle of wine you were sharing, he excused himself to use your restroom, and now you’re sad to see that he is no longer his normal green self, but the human version of himself that he shifts into when you two are in public together.

“My apologies,” he begins, his deep voice tinged with embarrassment, “from what I have learned of human dating expectations, I assumed your invitation back to your place insinuated the possibility of engaging in physical intimacy. I… wanted to be prepared. Please forgive me if I was bold to assume as much.”

You smile, and shake your head softly. “No, you read the situation correctly. I guess…” You blush a little, and rub your hand up and down your arm nervously, trying to get the goose bumps to go away, “I guess I was looking forward to seeing more of the real you.”

J’onn ponders your words for a moment. He wasn’t expecting this. He’s been with a couple human women before, but he never felt like they would be comfortable with him as he really is. They never asked.

“The real me.” He repeats back thoughtfully.

“Yes.” You stand up from the couch you two were sitting on and walk towards him as you explain. “I think you’re quite handsome either way, but I want you to be yourself around me. I really like you, J’onn. And I want to get to know more about you, especially about what makes you different.”

The Martian smiles down at you warmly. “If that’s the case… then I have a confession to make.”

“I’m all ears.” You reach for his hand and hold it in your own, encouraging him.

J'onn reaches his other hand out to caress your cheek gently, almost reverent in how he handles you.

“They way you’ve seen me… the way the rest of the league sees me, it isn’t actually my true Martian form.”

You raise your eyebrow in confusion. “No?”

“No. This…” you watch in awe as his human body morphs back into his familiar green features. "This, is a more humanoid version of my Martian self. When I first came to earth, I wanted to appear less frightening to humans, and opted to present myself this way."

Your mind is racing, curiosity getting the better of you. You're already enamored by him, you have been for a while now. But knowing you haven't even seen the real him yet makes your heart beat faster in anticipation. His deep red eyes look down at you with affection as he sees how excited you're getting.

"I… I want to see. Please? If you're comfortable, that is." You release his hand and bridge the gap between you, embracing the tall, green alien gently.

He accepts your embrace readily. "I haven't shared my true form with many people here on earth. I must warn you, it can be quite… jarring."

But even as he says this, you see him grin down at you, and feel his strong hands run through your hair. He knows you well enough by now that he's confident you won't be scared of him. Its one of the things he admires most about you, how accepting and open-minded you are, approaching the unknown with curiosity rather than fear.

It makes him feel safe with you.

"Maybe I'm in the mood to be jarred." You suggest with a sly smile. You lean up to place a kiss on his cheek, and wrap your arms around his neck as his hands shift down, resting on your waist. “I hope you know you can trust me."

Feeling you murmur into his neck and hold him so tenderly is affecting him. He wants to show you, to bare himself to you fully and see your reaction. He doesn't really think you'll respond negatively, but there's still something nagging at him, which gives him pause.

"I am willing to show you. But perhaps… not tonight. I don't want to ruin the mood."

You frown, and pull away just enough that you can look up at him again. "Ruin the mood? I don't understand."

"Allow me to explain. Martians don't engage in physical intimacy the same way humans do. I was hoping tonight would be about us getting closer, in a way that's comfortable for you. I don't want to distract from that. My Martian form doesn't have any reproductive organs that resemble what you're used to." He explains in his deep, calming voice that you've become extremely fond of as of late.

"J'onn, you're killing me." You groan, chuckling and leaning your head on his chest. He smells amazing, thanks to the cologne Clark recommended to him. As another alien who’s dated human women, J'onn has been consulting with his friend regularly for advice, most of which has helped his confidence tremendously in your budding relationship. "I don't know how else to say it. I want to know. I want to know it all. You know so much about humans and our way of life, but I want to know more about you. Who says our first time has to be what I'm most familiar with? I'm comfortable with you. As long as we go slow, I'm sure I'll enjoy myself."

J'onn smiles even wider at you response and holds you close to his chest, his hand still tangled in your hair. He's picturing it in his mind now, being with you and showing you how sex with a Martian can be, quite literally, mind-blowing. He would be lying if he said the idea didn't arouse him.

"Martians are a highly psychic people. Intimacy is rarely ever just a physical engagement, but the melding of two minds as well. Is that something you're comfortable with?" He asks. You can pick up the slight nervousness in his voice.

"Melding of minds?" You repeat back. "So in order for us to…be together, in that way, you'll have to read my mind?"

This does give you pause, your mind isn't exactly the most happy place. It is when you're with J'onn, but opening yourself up in such a way sounds intimidating. You're worried that he won't like what he sees. Every secret and embarrassing moment, does that mean he will know it all?

"Our minds will be connected. I will not intentionally pry into anything private, but yes. It involves being engaged together in the present moment. It allows for open communication to ensure both of our experiences are pleasurable, and so we can avoid any discomfort, if either of us wishes to stop."

The apprehension and anxiety you feel is overshadowed by your curiosity and growing arousal. They way he's holding you against him, gently massaging the back of your neck and explaining all this to you, it makes your heart beat faster and your stomach get a weird, fluttery feeling.

J'onn has always come across as very reserved and proper. Much to your delight, you've gotten to see a different side of him since he asked you out, and the more you get to see of his true personality, the more you adore him. How could you pass up the opportunity to take a peek into his beautiful mind?

Trying not to appear too eager, you lean up to place a few soft, warm kisses below his ear. "I want to try. I want to learn how to make you feel good. And I want to see the real you. Please?"

You asking so politely is endearing to him. His own pulse quickens as he thinks about how to make this work, with you not being a shapeshifter or psychic. He will have to do a lot of the work, at least the first time as you get used to him. But J'onn doesn't mind that one bit. He hopes this is the first time of many.

"Since you said please." He teases, releasing you from his embrace and staring down into your eyes. You gaze back up at him lovingly, but your eyes leave his when you notice his form shift once again. He grows a few inches taller, and his features contort and twist until his head is no longer rounded like a human skull, but elongated with ridges and small horns. His dark red eyes grow larger, and the muscles in his abdomen morph and change, causing his body shape to be slightly more… alien. There's no other word for him. Its different. He's unlike any creature you've ever seen.

But there's still an elegance about him. You don't find it unnerving or scary, but mesmerizing. Before you can stop yourself, you reach out to graze your fingertips over the green skin of his chest, marveling at how smooth and firm it feels. You trace the ridges and muscles, exploring him with your hands and familiarizing yourself with his true form.

"Is it safe to assume, you don't find my body off-putting?" He asks you with a chuckle. He can see the fascination in your eyes, but he wants to hear you say it.

"You're beautiful." You blurt out, now caressing him with both hands, slowly trailing them higher until you're reaching up to touch the small, blunt horns along his head. "Were all Martians as handsome as you? Or were they each different, like humans?"

Your flattery leaves him beaming, albeit slightly embarrassed. He places his hand over your own, holding it more firmly to the side of his face. "Like humans, a Martian's true form may vary in size and appearance. But on Ma'aleca'andra, we focused more on ones inner self, valuing beauty of thought over physical appearance."

"Please, show me." You ask in a low, almost desperate tone. You want to see his beautiful mind. You want to know all of him, and J'onn is happy to oblige, picking you up gently and taking you to your bedroom.

#purple-obsidian #dc comics #j'onn j'onzz x reader #j'onn j'onzz #martian manhunter x reader #martian manhunter #alien lover #justice league #j’onn j’onzz x you #martian manhunter x you #part 2 coming soon

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silveragelovechild · 2 months

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A favorite episode from the original Twilight Zone:

Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up? (air date May 26, 1961). It featured John Hoyt as a three-armed alien from Martian and Barney Phillips and a three-eyed alien from Venus!

#twilight zone #alien invaders #mars vs Venus #John Hoyt #Barney Phillips

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differentsublimephantom · 1 month

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ABSOLUTELY CRYING OVER MY NEW WIP 😭😭😭😭

@abiscuit @hatbox-apologist @professional-termite it’s Ross from Will The Real Martian Please Stand Up 😭😭😭😭😭 kill me

i have such low self confidence when it comes to my art, I’m trying so hard to like it 🤣 I think my problem is that I don’t yet have my own style, so I tend to sketch and draw in detail and that leads to uncanny valley drawings like this…. ***thing*** 😂

SEND HELP

#the twilight zone #universal monsters au #the twilight zone au #@ mutuals #phantom’s headcannons #guys please respond

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nancywheeeler · 1 year

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"your cosmic call sign" inspiration bible

it was very strange not writing yccs this week and knowing i wouldn't have a new chapter to post tonight, so i've finally organized the media influences and playlist i promised! under the cut are the many different movies / episodes / podcasts / music that inspired "your cosmic call sign." another huge thank you to everyone who came along on this intergalactic adventure with me!

MOVIES

The biggest influences on YCCS were Super 8 (alien vs. a pack of teenagers and their camera) and The Vast of Night + The Fog (small town vibes and radio broadcasts as a narrative device). While I recommend all the movies on this list, The Vast of Night and The Fog deserve more love! The Vast of Night is atmospheric sci-fi, reminiscent of 50s radio dramas, and The Fog is atmospheric horror. Both are 90 minutes and make for great Sunday night watches, especially once it's dark outside.

The Vast of Night (2019)

Arrival (2016)

Super 8 (2011)

Adventures in Babysitting (1987)

Explorers (1985)

Starman (1984)

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

The Fog (1980)

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

The Blob (1958 & 1988)

Invaders from Mars (1953)

It Came from Space (1953)

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

TWILIGHT ZONE EPISODES

Where Is Everybody? (S1E1)

Time Enough at Last (S1E8)

The Hitch-Hiker (S1E16)

The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street (S1E22)

Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up? (S2E28)

To Serve Man (S3E24)

Death Ship (S4E6)

PODCASTS

Conspiracy Theories: Montauk Project Pt. I & II

Mile Higher: The Montauk Project Conspiracy

YOUR COSMIC PLAYLIST

[asterisks: songs explicitly mentioned in YSSC]

Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft {Carpenters}

Always Something There to Remind Me {Naked Eyes}

Owner of a Lonely Heart {Yes}

Radio Ga Ga {Queen}

The Passenger {Iggy Pop}

Oh! You Pretty Things {David Bowie}*

Symptom of the Universe {Metallica}*

Interstellar Overdrive {Pink Floyd}

Ticket to the Moon {Electric Light Orchestra}

Planet Caravan {Black Sabbath}

Space Oddity {David Bowie}*

Captain Jack {Billy Joel}*

Midnight Special {Creedence Clearwater Revival}*

Since I’ve Been Loving You {Led Zeppelin}*

Comfortably Numb {Pink Floyd}*

What’s Happening?!?! {The Byrds}*

Vienna {Ultravox}

Moving in Stereo {The Cars}

More Than This {Roxy Music}

Memory Motel {The Rolling Stones}*

Satellite of Love {Lou Reed}

Take It to the Limit {Eagles}

‘39 {Queen}

Everybody Wants to Rule the World {Tears for Fears}

Hazy Shade of Winter {The Bangles}

Moonage Daydream {David Bowie}

Twilight {Electric Light Orchestra}

Mr. Spaceman {The Byrds}

This Time Tomorrow {The Kinks}

Across the Universe {The Beatles}*

Rocket Man {Elton John}

Goodbye Stranger {Supertramp}

Drive {The Cars}

Starcrossed Lovers {Siouxsie and the Banshees}

Because the Night {Patti Smith}

Radio, Radio {Elvis Costello & The Attractions}

You Can’t Always Get What You Want {The Rolling Stones}

This Must Be the Place {Talking Heads}

Stand By Me {John Lennon}

Darling Be Home Soon {The Lovin' Spoonful}

Starman {David Bowie}*

Eclipse {Pink Floyd}

#my writing #(technically more like my writing's inspirations but i don't know what else to tag this)#(i'm proud to have only cheated once on the playlist; starcrossed lovers came out in april 1986 but other than that all period accurate)#(it's actually pretty 70s heavy but that's david bowie's fault)

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bettyfrommars · 8 months

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hi!! i was wondering if you could give some movie, book, tv show, or fic recs for my spooky szn media list this year? a lot of the things you write are absolutely the kind of vibe that im going for, so i figured you would be the best person to ask for those kind of things. im very new to the horror genre (just stepping out of slashers and into magical realism and paranormal type things). and ofc you don’t have to, but id love to know what some of your favorite twilight zone episodes are!

no pressure to respond, you were just the first person i thought of when it came to asking recs from, since your taste seems to be the same niche that i have.

(btw im 18+ so you don’t have to worry about giving tame recs)

I love you for asking this because it gets me excited for the season and reminds me of things I need to revisit. Okay, so I'm going to start off with books because this is very important, and I love this series sooooo much this time of year. I usually re-read it or listen to the audiobooks, it's called the Pine Deep Trilogy by Jonathan Maberry (Ghost Road Blues, Dead Man's Song, and Bad Moon Rising), and it's such a fall fic you can taste the colors. It's based in a town known for its Halloween celebrations (lots of cornfields, haunted mazes, lots of actual evil lurking) There are ghouls and zombies and vampires in this and it's so thrilling, the pages will fly by.

Also these story collections by Joe Hill: Full Throttle and Strange Weather.

I do a rewatch of the show Tales from the Crypt every year, that is a staple. I'm also a sucker for anthologies like Body Bags, Creepshow, and The Monster Club. I watch a LOT of campy horror and campy slashers, most of which I'm sure you are familiar with. I was going to make a list of the b-movies and MST3K episodes I love, but I don't think that is what you are asking me for, and I don't want to get carried away and embarrass myself 💀 If you are interested in those things, pls leave another anon message and I will.

I will forever recommend the vampire series True Blood, it's iconic and I believe the first two seasons are free on Amazon Prime.

Favorite Twilight Zone episodes! I can tell I would love you in real life because you ask the best questions. Definitely "To Serve Man" that one still gives me shivers when I think about it today. "Nightmare at 20,000 feet" but I prefer the John Lithgow version in Twilight Zone: The Movie, because look at the original version, I actually feel sad for this baby:

"A Most Unusual Camera" I think that is the name of it is another one. "Will the real martian please stand up" is so good. Oh god, and "The Lonely" is another one. I used to be on the road a lot, and if you ever are, I recommend The Twilight Zone collections on audible, they are acted out like old radio show dramas.

As far as fic rec from here, I've actually been thinking about searching around for ones that have a spooky/fall vibe and doing a post about it---hopefully soon.

You are a doll, and I am so happy you reached out xoxoxoxox

#betty's asks #spooky reads

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puppet-boys-writing · 5 days

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Can I get some King man attempting to woo the reader? <3

Wooing The King's Advisor

➵Author: YES YOU CAN!!! I am so excited to write for Magic Man/Normal Man/King Man. please feel free to send some more in! and I'm sorry for taking so long!

➵Character(s): King Man

➵Type: fluff!

➵Relationship: platonic to romantic

➵Reader Type: they/them, human

➵Summary: King Man attempts to woo his advisor, with several failed attempts. Maybe being straight forward is a better idea?

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King Man has been ruling Mars for a few months now. He’s been working on making it a better place, with his advisor. When he left Ooo, he brought them along. Now that he’s king, he made them his advisor. They’ve been with him for a while, even back when he had his magic and suffered from MMS. They’ve been a true friend, and King Man will admit that he, perhaps, has been feeling something more romantic towards them.

He’s decided that he’s going to do something about this, instead of pining for them in silence. He’s made a plan to woo his advisor and closest friend. He will win them over!

~✿✿✿~

Attempt Number 1. Snacks.

King Man has specially gotten his advisor their favorite snacks from Ooo. He goes straight to their room, the platter of various treats in hand. He pauses in front of their door, close to reconsidering. He takes a deep breath and knocks on their door.

It takes a few moments before their door opens, looking tired and disheveled. “Oh, King Man, what’s up?” They yawn. Oh, Glob, did he wake them up?

He swallows nervously. “(Y/N). did I wake you?” He speaks softly to them, “I didn’t mean to bother, honey.”

They laugh softly. “You could never bother me, my King.” (Y/N) reassures. “Now come on, tell me what you wanted that made you unable to wait until my alarm went off!”

“Oh, right! Right, I uh..” King Man takes another deep breath before presenting the platter of snacks. “I got you your favorites! Special from Ooo!”

They brighten, grinning. “Aw, King Man, you didn’t have to go through the trouble of getting me this!” They take the platter from the King of Mars, excited. “Y’know, you’re a real sweetheart.”

King Man flushes, waving them off. “Honey, you flatter me.” He grins, “And you know I wouldn’t do it for just anyone!”

(Y/N) laughs. “Well, I appreciate it, my King. I will make sure to savor this. Thank you” They hold the platter with one hand, using their free hand to pat King Man’s arm affectionately. “Now, you should get some rest before your duties today, King Man.” They smile to the Martian, “You don’t want me to make you!” They tease.

King Man scoffs, “I don’t need to rest-” He’s cut off by (Y/N) sticking their tongue out at him and closing the door to their room. He sighs, lingering outside their door. Attempt failed.

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Attempt Number 2. Flowers.

Today’s been busy, King Man has barely had the chance to see (Y/N). He got them flowers, once more imported from Ooo. He’s been trying to talk to them all day, but always gets interrupted by his duties as King of Mars.

It’s been a frustrating day, but he finally gets his chance to talk to his advisor. He lets out a deep sigh as he sits on his throne, them standing next to it with a clipboard.

They open their mouth to speak but stop when he holds his hand up. “My King? Is something the matter?” They frown, worried for their friend.

“No no, nothing’s wrong!” He waves his hand, trying to ease the worry. “It’s just been a long day, honey. I’ve been waiting all day to give you something!”

They pause, then laugh. “That must’ve been torture for you, King Man.” the advisor teases the King of Mars.

He sighs dramatically, slumping in his throne with his hand on his forehead. “Don’t you know it, honey.” He chuckles and sits up, picking up the bouquet of flowers. “I got these imported from Ooo. A little piece of it, just for you.” He holds the flowers out to them.

They gasp softly, setting aside the clipboard and carefully taking the bouquet. “Wow.. King Man.. You have no idea how much that means to me.” They speak ever so softly, staring at the bouquet.

He grins, pleased with their reaction. “I got an idea of it, (Y/N).” He leans over the side of the throne to look at them, before speaking in a sing-song voice, “now tell me how much you love me!~”

(Y/N) pauses before laughing, cheeks lightly flushed. “You know you’re my best friend, King Man. You mean a lot to me, dude.” They continue to stare at the flowers, refusing to meet his gaze.

King Man’s grin tightens, trying to keep the lighthearted mood but feeling rather dejected. Attempt failed.

~✿✿✿~

Attempt 3. Pickup lines.

King Man lays across his throne, tapping the seat as he thinks.(Y/N) is sitting leaning against the throne, eyes closed as they relax. Today’s a slow day, luckily, meaning the two of them just get to sit around.

King Man hums in thought, shifting his position to look down at his advisor. “Hey. hey (Y/N). Honey. Honey. I have something to tell you!” He grins.

(Y/N) opens their eyes and looks up at the King of Mars, looking unamused. “Dude.” They huff, “What do you need? It’s a slow day, I could be napping.”

He chuckles at their grumpy behavior. “This might sound cheesy, but I think you’re really grate.” He purrs.

They stare at King Man before rolling their eyes. “Dude. That was awful.” They lean back against the throne once more.

He shrugs, trying another. “Are you a camera? Because all I can do is smile when I see you.” He moves to hang off his throne a bit more, to be closer to (Y/N). They groan in annoyance, glaring up at King Man.

He pouts, pausing to think before moving further down so he’s hanging in front of them, arms on either side of their head while upside down. “I think someone must have stolen the stars and put them in your eyes.” He grins.

“Dude. King Man, my friend. You should practice these with someone else.” They continue to glare at him, despite the flush on their cheeks.

King Man will not be deterred this time. He makes another attempt, holding their gaze. “Your eyes are like IKEA. I could get lost in them for hours.”

They pause, their glare giving way to confusion. “... What the flip is IKEA?”

“... I have no idea. I just read that line in an old book.” He looks sheepish.

King Man tries to push himself back up onto his throne, but only succeeds in making himself fall off the throne. (Y/N) snorts in amusement, “you dingus! Y’donked up!” They smile at the King of Mars, who only pouts. Attempt failed..?

~✿✿✿~

Attempt 4. Just confessing.

King Man’s frustrated with his failed attempts to woo his advisor. He’s run out of ideas that could possibly work on his human friend. Human courtship is confusing and he’s decided to give up on that. Good old fashioned confessing is likely the best option.

It’s his advisor’s day off. He doesn’t want to interrupt their peace, but he’s decided there’s not much choice. The two of them won’t get much privacy otherwise. He pushes his anxiety aside and marches to their room, determined.

He knocks on their door, calling out through the door. “(Y/N), I don’t mean to bother you on your day off, honey, but I’ve really got to tell you something.” He tries to keep his tone even, not wanting to let anxiety get the better of him.

They open the door, looking very unamused. “King Man. If you came here to give me work on my day off, I am going to personally murder you.”

He laughs, giving a grin. He will not show how nervous he is. “No! No, nothing like that, honey.” He pauses and swallows.

They frown, noticing their friend’s nervousness. “Hey, King Man, what’s wrong? Did something happen? You know you can tell me anything.” they reach out and put their hand on his arm, trying to provide comfort. King Man flushes at their touch.

“I.. I know I used to be a total deuce breakfast, but you stuck by me during that time.. You even helped me figure out how to be a normie when I lost my powers..” He takes a deep breath, fidgeting with his sleeves now. “You came here with me. To Mars. You willingly became my advisor..”

His advisor simply tilts their head, waiting for him to continue patiently. King Man sighs, “And I will admit, my feelings from you have.. Gone from purely platonic to.. Wanting to have you be mine, honey. And for me to be yours.” He gives a soft groan, frustrated with how hard this is, and takes a step back. “Now, honey, there’s no pressure to feel the same. We can forget this ever happened, in fact. Glob, this is embarrassing-”

The King of Mars is cut off by (Y/N) pulling him closer by the collar, pressing their lips to his in a kiss, albeit a bit of a hesitant one. King Man freezes, his eyes getting wide. He quickly relaxes and kisses them back, his hands hovering over their waist.

They pull back, giving him a bright smile. “You’re a real dingus if you think I haven’t loved you since the beginning. You were a deuce breakfast, but I found you to be rather charming.” They give him a sweet peck to the lips. “I’m yours, if you’ll be mine.”

The King giggles, flustered. “Yeah.. Yeah that.. Sounds nice.” He grins and pulls them into a hug, slightly swaying them back and forth.

“If I’m dating you, does that make me royalty?” They joke, nuzzling their face to his shoulder.

He laughs, patting their head. “It makes you whatever you want to be, sweetheart.” His grin softens into a sweet smile, as he continues to sway with them.

~✿✿✿~

Wooing successful! No-one has seen the King of Mars this happy in a long time.

#Wally writes #requests.txt #Adventure Time #Adventure Time fanfic #Adventure Time x reader #King Man x reader #King Man #Normal Man #Magic Man #idk #I had fun writing this!!#PLEASE send me more Magic Man/Normal Man/King Man requests #I am begging #on my knees #send me more of him

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kwebtv · 7 months

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Character Actress

Jean Willes (born Jean Donahue; April 15, 1923 – January 3, 1989) Film and television actress who appeared in approximately 65 films in her 38-year career.

In the early 1950′s she made the transition to television, debuting in an episode of Boston Blackie. She appeared in dozens of series in varied roles and genres such as Westerns and anthology series, Crossroads, The Caliifornians, Richard Diamond, Private Detective with David Janssen, several episodes of the Burns and Allen television series titled The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, in the 1956 television show The Great Gildersleeve as the scheming girlfriend Eva Jane in the episode "One Too Many Secretaries," The Twilight Zone ("Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?"), four episodes of Bonanza between 1959 and 1968, Hazel, Trackdown ("The Bounty Hunter" with Robert Culp and Steve McQueen), The Munsters, Perry Mason, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Bat Masterson with Gene Barry, The Beverly Hillbillies with Buddy Ebsen, McHale's Navy with Ernest Borgnine, Tombstone Territory, Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre, Walt Disney's Zorro with Guy Williams, and Kojak with Telly Savalas.

In 1958, in the episode "Queen of the Cimarron" of the syndicated western television series Frontier Doctor, starring Rex Allen, Willes portrayed Fancy Varden, the owner of the Golden Slipper Saloon who attempts to establish her own cattle empire with animals infected with anthrax.

Willes portrayed Belle Starr in a 1959 episode of the ABC/Warner Brothers Western series Maverick entitled "Full House," in which Joel Grey played Billy the Kid and James Garner performed a bravura pistol-twirling exhibition woven into the plot. Willes played the character Ruth in the Wanted: Dead or Alive episode, "The Eager Man", Manila Jones in "The Montana Kid", and Meghan Francis in "The Kovack Affair", all three times opposite series star Steve McQueen.

Willes played Amelia Monk in the 1967 episode, "Siege at Amelia's Kitchen", on the syndicated anthology series, Death Valley Days hosted by Robert Taylor. (Wikipedia)

#Character Actress #TV #Jean Willes

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italiangothicwriteblr · 4 months

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Twilight Zone Themed WIP Asks!

Because it’s marathon day!!

To Serve Man: What kind of creatures do people eat in your world? Is eating living creatures common or frowned upon, or does it differ by species?

Time Enough at Last: Talk about a book that’s famous in your world

I Shot An Arrow into the Air: Is your character selfish?

The Four of Us are Dying: How long could your character maintain a disguise without being caught?

The Monsters are Due on Maple Street: Does your main cast trust each other? What would it take for them to turn on each other?

People are Alike All Over: How do people in your world welcome foreigners?

A Stop at Willoughby: What is your character‘s idea of paradise?

The Chaser: If there’s magic in your world, are there love potions? How is use of them legislated?

Eye of the Beholder: How does your character feel about their appearance?

Back There: What event in your world’s history would be considered the ‘obvious’ destination for a time traveler looking to change things?

The Invaders: What’s your character’s perception of themself? Is it similar or different to how others perceive them?

The Mirror: How does your character deal with their enemies?

The Hunt: How do people in your world view the afterlife?

Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?: Has your character ever been betrayed?

The Last Rites of Jeff Myrtlebank: Does your world have a concept of necromancy? How is it regarded?

The Little People: How does your character handle being given power?

The Long Morrow: How far would your character go for love?

The Masks: Is your character a vengeful person?

Nightmare at 20,000 Feet: Is your character the type to speak up, or stay silent?

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chase-the-windandtouch-the-sky · 2 years

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GUYS take my computer away, I need to stop going down rabbit holes. But officially throwing my hat in the Couch!fic + Car Crash Breakdown + Buckley-Diaz Beach Day era.

Buck wakes up in a bed he recognizes.

That shouldn’t be as startling as it is, but Buck wakes up and it’s a bed he recognizes and he’s pretty sure he’s dreaming. The alarm next to him is going off in a manic sort of way that Buck does not remember every setting. It’s loud and obnoxious, Buck rolling to his side to try and turn it off. It doesn’t sound consistent or like an alarm at all, but it is distressing in a way that definitely startles him away. Turning in the bed, he realizes, he’s in a bed he recognizes.

It's just not his.

It’s a bed he has been in before. Many times. A bed that was his home for a long while, the floral print of the comforter familiar underneath his shaky fingertips. Running his hands down it, Buck sucks in a breath but it does nothing to calm his nerves. He’s sitting upright and trying to catch his breath, but there feels like there’s something on his chest. It’s oppressing, really, he doesn’t have time to have a panic attack now.

“Hey sleepyhead, you finally awake?” A voice calls from down the hall and Buck stills.

He tells himself it’s not real, he tells himself he’s dreaming. It isn’t until the person makes their way toward the room does Buck realize that this may be happening.

“Abby?”

He’s pleased with how still his voice is.

Her eyes are tired, but still warm, the woman pushing her glasses against the bridge of her nose. “I know, I know. You had a long shift yesterday and I’m sure you want to sleep all day. But you took that extra shift so you have to be at the station in just a few hours. So unless you want to show up with your shirt half tucked again, I suggest you get up.”

Buck is still staring at her like she’s a martian, which isn’t his smoothest move. But he hasn’t seen or heard from her since the train derailment and honestly? He’s perfectly happy keeping it that way. Except he’s currently in her bed and she’s telling him to wake up and did he hit his head yesterday?

Issue is, try as he might, he can’t even think of any calls that happened yesterday. Maybe that’s the issue. So he does what he always does when he can’t figure something out. Grabbing his phone off of the table, he scrolls through his contact quickly, a sigh of relief when he sees Eddie’s name. “Buck, honey, you okay?” Abby asks from the doorway.

He doesn’t mean to visually flinch, but he can’t help it. Hearing the term of endearment from someone who he struggles with when he thinks too hard about it has him reeling. Abby seems to notice this, tilting her head, concerned, but she doesn’t say anything. Instead, she moves away from the door frame like a ghost, her eyes sad and resolute, feet barely making a noise against the ground. He can’t dwell on it.

Hitting Call, Buck desperately shoves his phone against his ear, his heart racing to the point where he can’t even hear the rings. He tries to breathe, tries to think, but there’s something against his chest and he finds that he can’t.

“Buck?” Eddie’s sleepy voice comes over the phone and he can finally breathe. Buck grips the cushion and lets out a quaking breath. “We literally will see each other in a couple hours, what are you—”

Buck breathes and it comes out choked.

“Buck?” The sleep is immediately gone from his voice and Buck can hear the shuffling as he sits up in his bed. It’s new – the two of them spending the day picking it out, lying on mattresses in the middle of the store while Eddie grew more red as Buck bounced on the edges – and it’s loud with quick movements. “Buck are you alright?”

He gives himself a few seconds, running his hands through his hair. Clearing his throat, finally convinced he can speak without it breaking, he asks, “Did I hit my head on a call yesterday?

“What?!”

So apparently not the right thing to ask.

He hears Eddie shuffle on his side and stand, grabbing what sounds like his keys. “Buck, what are you talking about, not that I know of? Do you have a headache? Are you feeling nauseous? Why—”

“I’m in Abby’s house!” Buck whispers urgently to the phone and the busyness on the other side of the line stops. “And she’s here!”

Eddie doesn’t answer right away. Buck gets it, it’s fucking crazy. His brain hasn’t shut off since he woke up. Eddie deserves some time.

“And…?”

#*hits hand on hood of fic*#this fic can contain so many season sex theories in one #911 #buddie #buddie fic #evan buckley #eddie diaz #this fic has everything #couches #beach days #heavy handed metaphors for romantic intimacy

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