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baby-alien11 · 6 months

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Memories: First meeting and date (Y/N Ulrich Universe)

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June 2022

After the ending of filming of Scream 5 on 2020 and the many delays due to the pandemic and the different variants of the virus, the film was already out which gained a good reception, and the sixth one was green lighted to film, you and your dad traveled to Montreal (due to both of you being on the movie) to reunite with the cast and meet the new additions of the cast

Arriving at the hotel where the rest of the crew will be staying, you and your dad left your luggage in your asigned room before going to the terrace where everyone will be there

"Don't you think is funny that they are going to let us stay during the whole filming even though we're only going to appear for a few minutes?", you asked your dad while walking to the terrace

"It's a bit funny, but it would be better than be her only for a day", Skeet pointed, "We get to hang out with everyone, and you are now free of doing homework"

"So this would be my graduation trip?", you joked, "With people who are a bit older than me, and some even married?"

"Yeah!", Skeet exclaimed, "We could call your friends and invite them to come here and hang out, and maybe there's going to be someone your age, remember that are some new actors"

"Dad, Sarah, Abby, Scott and Noah are already on college or doing what they wanted", you replied, "And maybe you're right, besides, I haven't seen who the new actors are, I was kinda focused on the fact that aunt Neve isn't going to be here"

"It's going to be difficult to have a movie without her, but she made a good decision by rejecting a payment that isn't worth her value", Skeet pointed, "That's a lesson I want you and your siblings to have no matter what you do in your future, understood?"

Nodding in response, both of you continued to walk until the door to the terrace was seen, which both of you crossed seeing the whole cast in the lounge area

"There's the freshly graduated!", Melissa exclaimed the moment both of you enter her camp of vision

"Half fictional sister!", you exclaimed running to hug her, "I missed you"

"I missed you too", Melissa replied, "Congratulations on the graduation and the campaign with H&M"

"Thank you, also congratulations on the Clinique ambassador"

After saying a general hi, and seeing how there wasn't any apparent seats because your dad took the only one left, you stood akwardly in the middle of the lounge

"There's a space next to Jack", Melissa said pointing behind you

Turning around, you saw a curly haired (and cute) boy smiling and waving at you, at what you walked there to sit next to him while he made more space for you to not be too thight

"Hi, I'm Jack", he presented himself handing out one of his hands, "Nice to meet you"

"I'm Y/N", you responded taking his hand, "Nice to meet you too"

After knowing Jack more after that first night and the first week of filming which started with the Halloween party (in which you had a small interaction with Jack and Mason's characters), yours and Jack so awaited date was on saturday (in which both of your parents were going to be there but giving you space)

Early that day, after having breakfast, you recieved a floral arrangement from Jack with a small note that read:

Can't wait for our date tonight, in the meanwhile, I send you this arrangement that made me think of you

Jack

Due to the bit of chill weather of Montreal during afternoon, you decided to use a light green drawstring long sleeve crop top and washed black high waist straight leg jeans with white nike air force ones and your hair lose on the back

"Hey dad", you called him getting out of the bathroom, "Do you think I'm underdressed for a date?"

"Nah, you look good to go to an amusment park", Skeet shrudded, "Wait a minute, are you nervous?"

"A bit", you sighed returning to the bathroom to do your eyeliner, "I mean, this is my first date after Spencer and I broke up, and that was a three month relationship during sophomore year, so yeah, I'm nervous"

"You like Jack", that wasn't even a question

"Maybe", you admited, "Do you think the black Prada nylon purse is too much?"

"That's a cute bag, goes good with the outfit"

After being ready and taking your purse and 'folklore' cardigan, both of you went down to the hotel lobby where Jack and his mom, Anna, were waiting for you

"They're here", Anna said to Jack brushing his hair a little, "She looks beautiful"

"Hi", Jack greeted when you stopped in front of him, "You look gorgeous"

"Hi", you replied with a smile, "Thanks, you look good as well, and thank you for the flowers, they're beautiful"

"I'm glad you liked them"

A few minutes later, the four of you started the way towards La Ronde, which was the most popular amusement park in the city

Arriving there, both of you entered the park with your parents following a few metters behind

"I like your cardigan", Jack said pointing at the piece of clothing in your arms

"Thanks", you smiled, "It's from Taylor Swift's album 'folklore', she has a song in that album named 'Cardigan' and she had them on the website"

"So, you like Taylor?"

"I love her, she's one of my favorite artist, she has amazing songs and the fact she always rises up whenever someone or something tries to drag her down is inspiring"

"In that case, what's your favorite album of her?"

"Reputation, followed close by Speak Now and folklore, so, what's your type of music?"

"Like angry hip hop, Meek Mill is awesome and Drake's old music, and basically every kind"

"I've heard some Drake songs, but nothing of Meek Mill"

"I could send you some of his songs, what do you think?"

"Sounds good, and I could send you some of Taylor"

"I love the idea"

Walking around the place and talking, both of you stopped in a game of knocking down silly clowns

"Which one do you want?", Jack asked refering to the stuffed animals

Seeing the display of toys, a red plushie caught your eyes, "The red dragon is cute"

Paying to play the game, Jack started to throw the balls towards the silly clowns until the time was over

"Nice arm", you smirked while the employee went to get the prize

"It's what happens when you live in Pandora for four years", Jack joked making you laugh, slightly interrupting the moment, the employee gave Jack the red plushie, at what he knelt like he was a knight with the red dragon in front of you, "Will this gorgeous princess accept this dragon as a gift?"

"I'll gladly do it", you laughed taking the plushie from his hands, "And fun fact, people calls me 'ghostface princess' or 'serpent princess' because of Scream and Riverdale"

"In the Avatar future movies, people call my character 'monkey boy'"

"I like it"

Continuing with the date, both of you went to some rides like the Disco Ronde, La Grande Envolée, Orbite, Bateau Pirate, Condor and Vol Ultimate (in which most of them both of you held hands), eating some snacks and playing in a game of jungle climb where none of you won but it was fun

(A/N: yes, I did search what rides are in the park)

Taking a moment to have dinner, which were corndogs, sodas and an ice cream from the food stands, both of you sat in a small picnic table while discussing which attraction was next and last because it was getting late

"I think we should go to the Boomerang", you thought while sharing a cotton candy ice ream

"Let me guess, to leave with a gold brooch", Jack smiled

"Yeah", you laughed, "What do you think?"

"I think it's an awesome idea"

Finishing the ice cream and throwing the empty vase on the trash, both of you went to your parents, who were sitting in a bench a few metters behind to let them know

"Hey, we're going to the Boomerang", Jack announced

"Are you sure?", Anna asked with concern

"Yeah", you nodded giving Skeet your purse, cardigan and plushie

"Guys, you just ate", Skeet pointed

"We're going to be good", Jack insisted while you put your hair in a low ponytail

"There's a bit of line, so the food will be digested by the time it starts", you shrudded

Assuring them once again that both of you will be fine, you left towards the ride with Jack's arm over your shoulders and yours circling his waist

"We should start searching for a trash can", Anna said, "Just in case"

Looking around, Skeet noticed a trash can not so far from the bench, which he was quick to get closer to the bench

At the line for the roller coaster, it wasn't a lot of time of waiting before it was your turn, ending up seating in the first line of the fourth cart

After the coaster staff secured your seatbelts and the ride started at what you started to feel a little nervous, something Jack noticed which made him take your hand in an attempt to calm you at what you hold him tighter

Noticing why the name of the ride was 'Boomerang' because of his fast speed, curves and turns, both of you spend most part of the ride trying not to scream and holding each other

After it ended and you were free of the seatbelts, both of you practically sprinted towards the closest trash can to start throwing up, feeling a few seconds later how your parents aproached to you see if both of you were okay, finishing vomiting a few minutes later

Making sure that the puking was done, they led you to the bench they were sat before going to get some water

Getting some kleenex from your purse and giving one to Jack so he can clean and do the same, both of you started laughing

"I really had fun", you said when the laughs were over, "We should do this again"

"Seriously?", Jack asked with a bit of surprise

"Yeah, I mean, except for the vomiting part"

"I also had fun with you"

Still smiling, you got a little closer to him to put your head on his shoulder at what he put his head on top of yours

#baby alien creations #y/n ulrich universe #scream #jack champion #jack champion x reader #jack champion scream #jack champion imagine #jack champion x you #jack champion fanfic #jack champion fluff #ethan landry x fem!reader #skeet ulrich #scream franchise

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positivexcellence · 2 years

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The Western is Back: Jared Padalecki Talks Walker Independence

“Seamus [Kevin Fahy] and Anna [Fricke] had the Western idea,” explains Padalecki of the show’s origins. “Seamus really spearheaded that. I think with westerns, and genre stories in general there’s a bit more freedom. You know, I worked on a show for 15 years that was a sci-fi genre, and I think there’s a bit more freedom in telling a genre show. You see this resurgence of superhero shows and thrillers and sci-fi, and now westerns. I think there’s some freedom that the actors and the writers are afforded. If you were to write some scenes like we have in windy that take place in 2022, people would be be like, ‘Nah, this is BS!’ and change the channel.”

“The old west wasn’t necessarily comfortable. It wasn’t conducive to comfort. And so there’s something about seeing characters in an unfamiliar situation persevere, and work to keep finding out who they are. Genre shows specifically have a broader palette with which to play from. And so the Western is making a resurgence, and I think that’s wonderful.” Walker Independence, or Windy, as the crew and the internet have dubbed it, follows McNamara’s Abby Walker, a young woman who comes out west with her husband to seek out a new life in the town of Independence, where her husband will take on the role of sheriff. However, when Abby’s husband’s is gunned down before her eyes and her husband’s shoes are promptly filled by the deeply untrustworthy new sheriff Tom Davidson (Greg Hovanessian), Abby is forced to reach out to the townsfolk of Independence for assistance.

A colorful cast of characters that will no doubt feel familiar to fans of the Western genre include Matt Barr’s Hoyt Rawlins (ancestor to the character Barr played on Walker), forthright burlesque dancer Kate Carver (Katie Findlay), sympathetic Apache warrior Calian (Justin Johnson Cortez), and gentle Chinese immigrant Kai (Lawrence Kao). Together Abby, Hoyt and Calian uncover a shocking truth that goes far beyond the identity of Abby’s husband’s killer and soon pulls the honorable town Deputy Gus (Philemon Chambers), and the local rancher’s daughter Lucia (Gabriela Quezada) into the fray.

In casting for these larger than life, yet familiar-feeling characters, Padalecki feels the production struck gold.

“Something that really struck me during the casting process was the writers. Not only do they do they create the road trip, saying ‘Hey, you need to go from point A to point B,’ but they create the roadmap that it’s on in the first place. And so, you get some actors and actresses that come in, and they get from point A to point B. Then you see somebody else come in, and they go in a direction that you weren’t really expecting, and get to point B faster, or more efficiently, or better, or more emotionally. And so I think, to a person with our cast, they came in, and they were the character. I’ve never heard of a show that got every number one pick. Somebody always has a conflict or you know, they’re still tied into another show they’re guest-starring on or something. But each and every single person, once we were watching all the videos, were like, ‘Oh, that person is already that person. I didn’t even see that.’ I think Seamus and Anna and the rest of the gang felt the same.

Eagle-eyed fans of Walker will note that Walker’s friend Hoyt, who died on the series, now lives again, perhaps cheekily, as Hoyt’s larger than life ancestor in Walker Independence. Barr, who was also present during our interview described Windy’s Hoyt as follows:

“Yeah, you know, I always thought of the modern day Hoyt like a golden retriever with an unloaded gun. And 1800’s Hoyt is maybe like a like a German Shepherd. He’s nice until you cross him, and then he’s gonna bite. He’s more dangerous. I think in the Wild West, you kind of had to be to survive. So I wanted to see that sort of DNA in him. But I also liked the idea that you can’t really outrun your fate. And so there was that consistent kind of recklessness in the Rawlins DNA that just, you know, as we meet Hoyt 150 years later, he’s still trying to figure things out and get in his own way. And they’re equally charming right?” Padalecki notes that there will be “some really great Easter eggs” ahead for Hoyt fans “as part of the dialogue that Seamus threw in there that we can’t wait for the audience to see as they air, especially our crossover audience. I think I think Matt is doing a great job of gently dancing around it,” he notes. “But there’s certainly a nod to the OG Hoyt or the I guess it would be the new gangster? The old gangster? [addressing Matt] I guess you’re the OG now!”

Another face that CW fans may recognise in the premiere episode and beyond is Supernatural’s Mark Shepard, who plays Hagan, the town’s unscrupulous hotel owner. Is there room on the call sheet for more CW fan favorites? We asked Padalecki what he’s most keen for audiences to see when Windy hits the air. “I think it’s the interplay,” says Padalecki. “That interplay between the cast. The storylines are incredible. A lot of journalists and the cast and other producers that are here know already that TV is a giant machine. Making a TV episode is hundreds of people over weeks and or months, long days and long nights, to bring you 42 minutes, every week if we can. And so sometimes you have to just have somebody there to get the job done. You know, there’s somebody who might go, ‘They went that way!’ Here on this show, every single character could have their own show. No one’s there just to progress the storyline. They’re all exciting, and intriguing. Their interplay with each other is different. They’re not just this person every single time. If they’re talking to this character from the town, they have this relationship, and then it’s very obvious what the relationship is with that person, and so on and so forth. And so I’ve really enjoyed that. You know, I see the scripts, obviously, before they get filmed, but getting to watch some dailies and some of the earlier cuts of the episode, I’ve been like, I didn’t I didn’t think of that. How do they figure it out? So Bravo all around from top to bottom.” TV Pulse

#walker: independence #Jared Padalecki

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veggiehotdog1 · 1 year

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Time to promote my fanfic on AO3!

I mostly write TLOU2 fics, but have recently delved into a few short stories based on the HBO series.

I have also written two Colin/Penelope (Polin) Bridgerton poems dedicated to my partner who is a fanfic writer herself.

TLOU2 Fics:

**When the Smoke Clears (aka Story 1)**

My first (and ongoing) fic and my one true love. If you read any, read this one 😊

It's been six years since Ellie and Dina last saw each other. They reconnect as they remember their close childhood friendship and get to know each other again as adults.

Ellie is out of the military and still adjusting to life back in Jackson. She and Abby, who served with her, work on the Miller family cattle ranch. Dina has just moved back to the small town and is eager to reignite old friendships.

Ellie harbors secrets from family and friends as she struggles with addiction and trauma from combat. Dina struggles with her own trauma and how to navigate a relationship with Ellie.

**The Birthday**

JJ and Ellie bond on his birthday

**Allium**

Short poem imagined as Ellie's journal entry. Two images plus descriptor

**The Feast**

Maria nurtures Ellie back to health upon her return from California

**Good Advice Left in Santa Barbara**

Ellie is almost there, she can just feel how close Abby is. It all goes off course when she is taken prisoner by a group who wants something from her. She needs to escape and fast.

** Você é tudo o que eu quero (You are all I want)**

This was supposed to be a relaxing trip, but can Abby and Ellie quell the urge to compete or will it ruin the vacation?

**Kinktober 2022**

Very short, quickly written stories each day of Kinktober. Some stories are erotica, some are straight up smut. Most of them have a bit of plot too. Specific tags in beginning notes of each chapter.

**Mild and Spicy**

A mysterious stranger has been frequenting a food truck where a worker has caught her eye.

**Light My Cigarette and Engulf Me in Flames**

Two strangers meet at a lesbian bar in 1950s Seattle and share a dance.

**My Heart Longs for Home: Part 1**

A home is a person, a place, a sense of belonging and love.

The couple navigates their relationship after Ellie's return from Santa Barbara.

A push for deeper intimacy, and a pull away. Dina's persistence finally breaks through Ellie's powerful intrusive thoughts and avoidance.

**My Heart Longs for Home: Part 2**

The couple returns to the farmhouse to revisit memories and build trust. Plot continuation from part 1, but can stand alone if only want to read this part. Starts out with plot and ends with just pure smut.

HBO's TLOU fics:

**Princess**

Riley tells Ellie about a horse she rode after sneaking out of the military school. Combines both the events of the tv show and and game DLC Left Behind.

**First Impressions**

We were shown Ellie's first impressions of Dina. But what did Dina think of Ellie and Joel?

**Dangerous Infection**

The reason for the slo-mo (Episode 5: Endure and Survive) was because two lost souls found each other, drawn like moth to flame in the heat of the moment. Pure gonzo style satire.

Bridgerton Fics:

**How to Say It Best**

A poem about how Colin wants to profess his love for Penelope…until he quickly gets distracted by other thoughts. Inspired by, and poking fun at, how sex is sometimes described in fanfic.

**The Moth and The Light**

Brief poem about Colin's evolving attraction to, and relationship with, Penelope.

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31stday · 7 months

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10 - My Best Friends Exorcism

Synopsis: 1988 teen Abby is concerned about her best friend, Gretchen, who begins acting different after an acid trip in the woods.

Year/Country: 2022 / US

Subgenres: possession, teen screams

Reason for watching: Felt like a good pairing with Totally Killer

Highlights: A fun period piece. Wraps up nicely. Elsie Fisher as Abby is really well cast and plays the role in a way that you can really empathize with Abby.

Lowlights: It feels like the movie should be funny but it's not

Rewatchabilty: Maybe

Overall review: I opted to watch is after Totally Killer but I wish I hadn't. They didn't so much as compliment each other but had me comparing the two - they both are set in the 1980s (1987 and 1988), follow groups of teen girls who are catty, play on a lot of horror tropes, and are horror comedy. My issue with My Best Friend's Exorcism is that the tone felt somewhat off - this to me definitely signaled that it was an adaptation of the book. I haven't read the book, but I definitely have mixed feelings about other books the author (Grady Hendrix) has written - like I should like the books more than I did. This is the same feeling I had about the movie.

Who should watch it?: Grady Hendrix fans? But maybe they'll take issue with whatever is missing from the book.

#31 days of horror #31daysofhorror #horror films #31 days of halloween #my best friend's exorcism #grady hendrix #books into movies #possession #exorcism #the 1980s #teen screams #don't play with ouija boards

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xlbi · 1 year

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my annual roundup! i guess i didnt do one last year which is sad but here we go

good things from 2022:

-finished my YBR painting and did YBR 2!!

-jess chen tattoo!!!!!

-performed in TWO showcases!!! sedusa one in march, nimble one last weekend :”) i was terrified and shitting myself but they both were such amazing experiences

-related: pole progress! started taking beg 2 classes, i dipped my toes into inverting, really have been working on my freestyle flow :) ive gotten so much stronger (discovered i can do a pushup now haha)! + i got to take a class with sammy picone wowow + inside out series

-big sur trip!! discovered that i like hiking lol + sketching

-going away surprise with hugh yj lindsay and frank

-MOVED TO NYC!!! set up my room which is so important to me and i think it’s beautiful and love looking at it; started making friends, met abby caro sara mari, became much closer with emma; slowly familiarizing myself with the trains; watched many sunsets on the roof; just settling in in general and feeling at home <3

-LA trip with alana!!! lorde, ICE CREAM, beach days

-brooklyn botanic garden :))

-going to riis for the first/second/third time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-europe trip with alana!!!! monet garden my love + lots of gelato + hot hot sweaty hot

-getting comfy with going to concerts alone!!

-roller derby/skating in general

-wellness week with emily and jerry :) + hot pot with all my asian queers <3

-started salsa!! :) not just classes but actual social dancing, which im also proud of because it was so scary the first time (and honestly still is)

-made a lot of art that im really proud of this year--the emma comic, the creepy comic, lots of comics!! i also very recently started knitting and i’m excited to do more; also did some more plein air stuff this year :) + started artists way!! + reading lynda barry. what i mean is, engaging with my art and my practice in an intentional way that still excites me

-art pop!

-visits from mom, sereena and sarah!!

-lou <3 everything feels new, it feels like things that never quite made sense finally do. so much more i could say but ill leave it at that

-read a lot of books! or maybe not a LOT lol i read 16 but im very proud because i only recently started reading again and i’m glad that it’s back in my life

-zoë visit/ATG!! saw lorde againnn and mitski

-my intro to an east coast fall c: all the holyoke colors + lots of cider + apple picking

goals for 2023:

-engage with my gender more ha ha ha

-spend more time with the friends that i miss <3

-call/text my mom more

-learn CHINESE

-keep filling up my beauty meter

-spend as much time outside as possible once the weather in nyc allows for it

-have more picnics!

-keep making art

#personal

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sydsofia13 · 2 years

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a bromance - kmew & sonnett

pairing: Kristie Mewis & Emily Sonnett

Word Count: 1178

a/n: after the recent events of the CONCACAF tournament, and the newfound bromance of kmew and sonnett, thought it would be funny. ps its short but hope you enjoyyyyy

Bromance

Being back on the National team was exciting for Kristie Mewis. She had worked so hard, since her ACL injury, to return to the team. It was a hard few years, but when she returned, in the game, against the Netherlands, and scored a goal, she knew she was back where she belonged.

“Kratcheeta!” Rose said to her, during the Olympics.

“Yes Rose?” Kristie answered.

“Oh, nothing, I just really wanted to say that.

Then her nickname turned into something worse.

“Krotch!” Abby Dahlkemper said on the pitch, during September camp.

“Yes?” Kristie asked.

“I want you on my team!”

Kristie felt as if she had found a space that she belonged. Houston always felt so far away from home, but being in camp, with her sister and friends, it was everything she had wanted.

While developing a relationship with the Australian superstar, Sam Kerr, Kristie had a lot on her plate, which included national team commitments. Kristie and Sam found it hard to find time to see each other, through the months of being apart, so Kristie found her own family, within the national team. She found her people, which made her feel complete and whole, away from her girlfriend.

Throughout 2022, Kristie’s friendships with her national team mates grew. As her sister was injured, and not going to the camps, she couldn't rely on her like she used to. Kristie wasn’t a reserved person, but she had shy tendencies, and would often find herself not knowing what to do or say. That’s why she started becoming closer with someone completely the opposite. Someone who always gets told they are the funniest. Emily Sonnett. Or just Sonnett. Who uses the Emily anyways?

“Krotch!” Sonnett said, as she was sitting, alongside Rose, Lindsey, and Kelley, in the dining hall, “come here!” Kristie walked over to Sonnett and the girls, sitting down beside them.

“Yes, Sonnett?” “I wanted to have a chat,” she said, with a little glint in her eye.

“About…?”

“Who’s funnier: me or your girlfriend?” I laughed as she said this, knowing that both Sam and Sonnett were very funny people, in their own way. But to please her, I said the following:

“Don’t worry, Son, you’re the funniest person around.” She proudly smiled, returning to her food.

Going to the CONCACAF tournament, without Sam, was something Kristie was upset about. She was sad that she wasn’t going to be there with her sister, but she knew she was going to do everything she could to cement her place within the team. Within the national scope. It was something she had wanted to do for so long.

The tournament had been going well so far, with a win against Haiti in the opening match. Kristie came on in the second half, and performed well. She was playing in the midfield, but depending on the player subbing out, she was going into the 6, 8 or 10. She was the most versatile midfielder, and that’s why she was one of their best.

The Jamaica game soon rolled around, and she subbed on again. When Midge was tripped up in the box, and a penalty was awarded, Kristie stood up. She had been scoring penalties for her club team, but had never taken one for the national team. She was nervous, but knew it was going to be okay. She knew she would get it. She took a breath, stepped back, and unleashed her lethal left foot, and slotted it past.

Sonnett rushed up to her, and, in a rough, brotherly fashion, their chests hit hard together, as they were pumped that they were now 4-0 against Jamaica. Her interaction with Sonnett was quickly contrasted with that of Midge, to whom Kristie gave a sweet hug to after scoring the penalty.

“Fuck yeah!” Sonnett said, happy for Kristie.

Their chest bump was one of the most talked about moments of their game, as it cemented their friendship. Cemented Sonnett and Kmew.

“I loved the little growl moment you two had,” Kelley said in the locker room.

“Just pumping my best friend up!” Sonnett replied, “JK I know I’m not your best friend.”

“Why do you keep saying that Son? You’re so awkward?” Kristie laughed.

“Am I your best friend?” Sonnet then asked, with big, puppy dog eyes.

“SON!”

“Okay, okay, I won’t put you in that position,” she answered, but not before winking, and then walking off. Kristie could only shake her head and laugh at her teammate.

The next game, against Mexico, was a tough one. The USWNT weren’t able to penetrate Mexico’s low block, and by the time Kristie had subbed on, it was still 0-0.

It was only in the 88th minute that the USWNT had the breakthrough. Megan took a short corner, and the pass went over to Ashley at the far post. She cut it back from a Mexican defender, to Taylor, who looped the pass into the box. Sonnett headed the ball down to the ground, and although the keeper got a slight touch to the ball, Kristie was able to shuffle the ball into the goal. Kristie had gotten the goal. They were up.

Sonnett screamed with happiness, fueled by excitement, and as Kristie was celebrated by Meghan.

“Fuck yeah!” Kristie screamed.

Soon Sonnett went over to Kristie, and they again hit chests, before Sonnett’s arm wrapped around Kristie's body. It was now twice, in two games, in which Kristie had scored and Sonnett and her newfound bromance was on show for the world to see.

“Am I being replaced?” Kelley questioned, as the girls walked off the field.

“Replaced?” Sonnett asked.

“You and Mewis, a new bromance in the making I see.”

“Ooo I should make this a competition!” Sonnett said with glee.

“Well, I’d win,” Kelley said.

“Not too sure about that,” Kristie added, walking up behind them, “I’m quite competitive.”

“So am I,” Kelley added.

“I think I’ll back my new bro in this one, Kelley,” Sonnett said, wrapping her arm around Kristie, “Krotch has got a fire to her.”

Kristie later posted on her instagram, two photos, both from after she scored with Sonnett.

Kmewis19: If you don’t growl in each other’s face did you even score? Biiiiiig semi final mood

Sonnett and Kristie’s friendship was turning into one of the most iconic ones of the tournament, and it fueled so much excitement into both of them.

“Did I just get a whole Kristie Mewis instagram post… dedicated to me?” Sonnett asked, the next morning.

“”Dedicated to you”, I’d question but yes, you did get a photo,” Kristie said.

“I feel so special,” Sonnett replied.

“I’m really starting to feel a little bit jealous now,” Kelley added.

“Yes, yes you should,” Sonnett replied, while Kristie laughed.

“Don’t be jealous, Kells,” Kristie said, “it's hard when I’m the competition.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll win her back,” Kelley said, “I get Spirits with her.”

“Hm,” Kristie replied, “you’ll text me, right Son?” Kristie smirked as she said this.

“Of course, best friend.” “Seriously?” Kelley finished.

#kristie mewis #emily sonnett #a new bromance in the making #i love them #uswnt

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lilacborrower · 1 year

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I posted 23,904 times in 2022

148 posts created (1%)

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Blogs I reblogged the most:

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@skittidyne

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I tagged 1,005 of my posts in 2022

#li - 22 posts

#omgcp - 14 posts

#animanga - 12 posts

#art - 11 posts

#riley - 10 posts

#abby - 10 posts

#haikyuu!! - 9 posts

#!!!!! - 8 posts

#hibiscus 2h2h - 8 posts

#yeah - 5 posts

Longest Tag: 140 characters

#my high school graduation present was a baseball bat to ‘beat away all the young men’ and man i wish that hadnt been gender specific because

My Top Posts in 2022:

maybe fulbright rejected me bc they knew i was coming up with a list of omgcp characters as mlp:fim ponies while drafting my statement of grant purpose

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hobbit hole dex idk someone tag whoever came up w this concept

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Precarity

5.4K, NurseyDex, Pre-relationship/platonic, Dance & Motion Capture AU, Radishes as Emotional Support

My fic for @omgcpbigbang2021 with accompanying art by the amazing @missweber!

Nursey, a professional ballet dancer, meets technician Dex for the first time at a motion-capture shoot for the animated movie Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses. Working together is essential for a smooth production and a high-quality film. Everyone on set needs to do their job perfectly.

Naturally, Nursey promptly trips over several very important cables.

ao3 link in reblog

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ok, i like it, picasso

80 notes - Posted June 11, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

todays offering

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#kind of a slow yr for original content huh #i guess i was busy w irl stuff its been chaotic

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fuckyeahfightlock · 2 years

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Today’s scary movie was a teen horror-comedy based on Grady Hendrix’s novel of the same title, My Best Friend’s Exorcism.

In the mid-80s, Abby’s best friend Gretchen begins acting strangely distant, angry, and depressed after an acid trip at a cabin in the woods. Eventually, Abby realises Gretchen is possessed and reaches out to the goofball youngest brother of a Christian strongman trio for help.

On the positive side, this is clearly a 2022 film set in the ‘80s, not a parody of an ‘80s movie, which it too easily could have been. The scares are pretty scary, though perhaps over-reliant on grossouts and homages to The Exorcist. The characters were likable and all the leads look like actual teenagers.

That said, I enjoyed the novel’s ‘80s vibe, which somehow felt more authentic than the film’s, in ways I can’t really put my finger on. Some significant amount of what happens in the movie did not happen in the novel, not that it much matters, but I noticed. The strongman exorcist as comic relief could have been turned way, way up--he was only barely funny and didn’t stick around long. And somehow, by the climax, where Abby--deserted by the strongman exorcist--must save her friend all no her own by calling on the power not of god but of the girls’ deep and abiding friendship, I was still unconvinced of their emotional connection. There could have been more made of their friendship, earlier in the film. I was told they were best friends, but I never really felt it.

This is not going to become anyone’s new favourite horror movie. It’s an enjoyable watch but nothing special. I realise I have a bias against demon-possession horror movies because demon possession does not scare me (this is what happens when you are raised an atheist), but the movie is just a solid B-. Read the book. Read other of Grady Hendrix’s books (my favourite is Horrorstor).

Vomit, tapeworms, uncanny bodily movements, a Gollum-like demon, scrunchies where there should be no scrunchies (we didn’t wear scrunchies in the ‘80s; we wore banana clips), a cool trick with fire, oversexed teens.

#october 2022 #horror films #My Best Friend's Exorcism #horror movies

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aftgficrec · 2 years

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Hello!!!

I was wondering if y'all knew of any Wymack/Abby getting together fics?? Basically any fix that focuses on how they got together and their relationship?

We found a Firefly AU where Wymack and Abby getting together is briefly mentioned (‘His Crew,’ below). Fandom, do you know any more fics with this? We had better luck with stories that feature their relationship, though they generally are not the main pairing. -A

also see:

Wymack/Abby centric here

maternal Abby here

‘Ohana Means Family’ here

‘Made of Stone’ here

‘saturday night dinner…’ here

‘quicksand’ here

‘Restless’ here

‘Merry Christmas, David Wymack’ here

‘Beautiful and Splendid Things’ here (background Wymack/Abby/Bee)

His Crew by Autumnalpalmetto [Rated G, 1184 Words, Complete, AFTG Bingo 2020]

After the war Wymack builds a crew for his ship, finding people who need it the most.

Carrots by Firefly_shy [Rated T, 19876 Words, Complete, 2022]

Platonic life partners, Abby Winfield and David Wymack adopt an orphan girl to come and live at the Foxcourt, their sanctuary for children no one wants, but get something they didn't expect instead (hint: not a girl).

It's Andrew as Gilbert Blythe, Neil as Anne Shirley (everyone's favorite redhead), and the rest of the Foxcourt characters in an Anne of Green Gables/Anne with an E AU that's a bit darker/rougher around the edges than the original, but a lot less heterosexual too. (Lol.)

You do not need to have read or watched the original to understand the story.

Update: After finishing the first part, I wanted to add a bit more to the summary. This will be part of a series. The first story deals with the kids as tweens, setting up a lot of the major plot points and relationships. Later stories will be them as older teens/young adults.

tw: homophobia, tw: internalized homophobia, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: implied/referenced drug addiction

A Record of Life by morgann_03_09_27 [Not Rated, 38639 Words, Complete, 2021]

Wymack gives Kevin a camera and he starts recording video diaries, plus some quality Fox bs, and some apologies for accidental trips off of a waterfall (but it's fine, it's all in the past, all is forgiven....)

tw: graphic depictions of violence, tw: ptsd, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced torture, tw: nightmares, tw: involuntary outing

Welcome by AfraidOfBananas [Rated T, 4552 Words, Complete, 2020]

David is glad that Kevin is opening up to him, but that doesn’t make it any easier to be a part of his life. David barely knows how to be a good father to Kevin, how on earth is he supposed to act around Kevin’s two boyfriends when they come to visit?

Thank god he has Abby to help him.

Home by jaydreamz [Rated G, 2554 Words, Complete, 2021]

Abby's perspective for that time Kevin told Wymack he's his father.

Pebble Brain by lemon_stealing_whore [Rated T, 33488 Words, Incomplete, Updated June 2022]

After fleeing from Millport early, due to suspicions raised about his living situation, Neil goes on the run again. When misplaced trust leaves him injured and with nothing to his name, Neil ends up in Columbia, South Carolina, where he meets a certain short blond with an affinity for knives and a few foxes who may just be willing to help him out.

tw: graphic depictions of violence, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: flashbacks, tw: kidnapping, tw: murder, tw: blood/gore, tw: knife violence, tw: gun violence, tw: car accident

the life and times of kevin day by buvkissteves [Rated E, 71444 Words, Complete, 2017]

this story is about what it means to be kevin day; the break, the fall, how he got back up, how he recovered, and how he fell in love.

tw: explicit sexual content, tw: suicidal thoughts, tw: self harm, tw: implied/referenced rape/non con, tw: dubcon (alcohol), tw: major character injury, tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: implied/referenced drug use, tw: alcohol, tw: vomit, tw: panic attacks, tw: PTSD, tw: canonical character death, tw: homophobia

A Dad By Any Other Name by SensationalSunburst [Rated G, 5449 Words, Complete, 2018]

Any man can be a father, it takes someone special to be a Dad.

Five times David Wymack was a Dad and one time he admitted it.

Those days we rise above the stars by JuliaBaggins [Rated G, 1438 Words, Complete, 2016]

(Another Olympics opening; this time from Wymack’s POV. He mostly thinks about his relationship with Kevin, and also about Andreil.)

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Week 19/52: May 9th - May 15th 2022 | Ice Cream in Abbotsford 🍦

Sunny drove us to Abbotsford in the afternoon again. Returning for 2 days lol. Shift was chill as usual. We went to Banter Ice Cream after work and it was such a cute place!!!! I got their mango chili ice cream and it was so yum. Their waffle cone is handmade and really good. Not sweet at all. I really like it. Ended the day with Triple Os next to our motel lmao. Got their Chipotle BBQ burger and Sunny gave me all of her pickle chips because she didn’t like them hehehhehe. Yums. I was so full fr. Ate too much again.

#365 #52 #abby trip 2022 #ice cream #burger #hotel is crazy bad tho lol #couldnt sleep at all #ft. bloodstains on my sheets......#HAHHAHAHAHA help?

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adamwatchesmovies · 2 years

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The Mitchells vs the Machines (2021)

In a way, animated films have never been more stunning. I know a lot of work goes into them but they're so technically advanced they make it look easy. Maybe… too easy? We've mastered hair, realistic textures, backgrounds, etc. which gives many of them a uniform look. Then comes The Mitchells vs the Machines. So original, full of energy, and visually dynamic there's nothing else like it. This is a hilarious, modern film whose emotions run deep and themes couldn’t have been tackled even a few years ago.

Aspiring filmmaker Katie Mitchell (voiced by Abbi Jacobson) frequently clashes with her nature-obsessed father, Rick (Danny McBride). He can barely handle a cellphone. She loves memes and the sort of wild humor you find on YouTube. As Katie prepares to leave for college, her mother, Linda (Maya Rudolph), and dinosaur-loving younger brother, Aaron (Mike Rianda) worry the family might never be the same. The solution? A family road trip - just as a new line of home robots malfunctions and takes over the world.

With its robot uprising premise, you'd expect the message to be “can’t we just put down our screens and appreciate real life?”. This film is smarter than that. It knows the internet isn't going anywhere. Ultimately, the robot stuff is secondary to the emotions at the film's heart. Katie and Rick frequently clash but as adults, they're aware of their differences. They know what to say to placate the other - setting up devastating revelations later on. Watching The Mitchells vs the Machines, I saw a part of myself in both Katie and Rick. I understand the need to leave the nest and the sadness that comes when your child stops seeing you as a hero and rejects the things you hold so dear. When Rick sees Katie tossing away a wooden moose sculpture he gave her as a child, it’s sad. You don’t know how sad until much later. This is the kind of movie that introduces an idea and then comes back around when you least expect it, underlines the emotion with a fat yellow highlighter, and then punctuates that feeling so hard it’ll bring tears to your eyes.

The human element makes the non-stop laughs even funnier than they could've been on their own. The story by director Mike Rianda and his co-writer Jeff Rowe is filled with memorable jokes, many of which incorporate internet memes or references. The "look" and structure of YouTube videos (such as the cold open that draws you in), colors, music, songs, editing, fonts, and more combine together wonderfully. Even if you don’t know what that weird thing “means”, you’re not too old to get the joke because you instead understand why Rick is so perplexed by it. Those two sides make it universally accessible. If you haven’t seen these memes played out before, it might even be funnier. We’ve had animated road trip pictures, movies about the way different generations deal with technology, and stories of machines turning on their masters but never like this. When was the last time we heard “voicework” by a dog internet celebrity?

In a key scene, Live Your Life by T.I. & Rihanna starts to play. In that instant, it’s impossible not to feel the purest form of euphoria. Everything you saw previously was building towards this single moment of exhilaration. This is a great, feel-good movie that anyone can relate to. Its great message about nurturing creativity and communication between families is the cherry on top. This is the kind of laugh-a-minute movie that will get even better on re-watches because there's no way you can catch all the little gags spread throughout the first time. (April 22, 2022)

#The Mitchells vs the Machines #movies #films #Movie Reviews #Film Reviews #Animated Movies #Animated Films #Mike Rianda #Jeff Rowe #Abbi Jacobson #danny mcbride #maya rudolph #Eric Andre #Olivia Colman #Fred AMisen

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Chicken Little

“Chicken Little” is nostalgic to me, but even I have to admit how tone-deaf it can be at times.

Chicken Little rings the town bell and sends everyone into a panic. When the town confronts him about the mass hysteria he just caused, he says it’s because the sky is falling. While he’s explaining, an acorn falls on his head and the town thinks he misinterpreted the situation. He becomes an outcast and is determined to win everyone back, especially his own father.

Back in elementary school, this was one of my favorite movies to watch during indoor recess. I thought the characters were hilarious, the story was endearing, and the sci-fi visuals were fun. After rewatching it as an adult, I have mixed feelings. While it was fun to go down a nostalgia trip, this movie is more flawed than I realized. For starters, the characters are not that great. Abby thinks she’s the voice of reason, but regurgitates things she read in magazines. She keeps telling Chicken Little to have an open discussion with his father, but doesn’t ever explain what they should talk about. She doesn’t suggest what the underlying problem might be and how to tackle it. Runt has this weird obsession with speaking only in lines from songs and if you don’t know these songs, it just feels jarring. Fish weirdly turns the trio into a group of four, but doesn’t add much to the group dynamic. He’s inserted for comedy, but only for the smallest of children. You could’ve seriously taken the entire character out and the movie would’ve still worked. I think the worst character had to be Buck, Chicken Little’s father. When I was a kid, I felt bad for him because he was under a lot of stress and he had lost his wife. As an adult, I see him as the horrible parent that he truly is. His love is shown time and time again to be conditional. If Chicken Little is winning baseball games, he’s giving him all the affection in the world. When Chicken Little is warning the town about an alien invasion, he doesn’t take his own son’s side. He doesn’t stand up for his own son. He doesn’t try to get the town to empathize. He doesn’t check to see if his son’s doing okay mentally. He tries to distance himself from his own son to save his own tail. I honestly felt bad for Chicken Little. He’s constantly suffering from the town’s gaslighting and bullying and his father is just moping around feeling sorry for ever having a son like him. The story suffers because the characters have the wrong goals and are earnestly pushing the wrong messages. Also, I felt like the entire second act abruptly ended to just start the third act. When they find Kirby, the baby alien, I thought there would be a few scenes of the gang trying to learn about it, where it came from, what it wants, and how to get what it wants. Instead, they kind of just figure it out with a few lines of dialogue during the start of the invasion. Finally, the visuals. They do not hold up. Plain and simple. There are a ton of reused assets and character models. The fur looks uncanny. There were a ton of animation mistakes all over the place. The movie just looks gross today. Oh, and I thought I’d mention this, but the abundance of licensed music didn’t really bother me. Paired with the dated look of the film, it truly feels like a time capsule of the early 2000′s. Still, there were laughs to be had with this film and it’s something that was special to me as a child. There’s a lot of great voice talent and it’s not grating to watch. I don’t really recommend it in this day and age, but it’s definitely worth a rewatch to see how much you and the world have changed.

★★★

Rewatched on November 4th, 2022

#Chicken Little #October #2005 #Comedy #Children's #Science Fiction #Adventure #Animation #G #Mark Dindal #November 2022 #3 stars

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Chapter 9: The Wolf and the Fox Are Not So Different

(Everything seemed to calm down after the hiccups between Wolf and Diane as the spark seemed to fly a bit as they began to talk with the others.)

⏰ 9th of July 2022, 02:45pm ⏰

🌎 The Bad Guys’ Hideout, Los Angeles 🌎

After the couple of minutes later, everything had been talked about what really happened few hours ago before the news came along while they were able eating their lunches.

“I see,” Diane said as she drink her tea. “But you girls should never do something about running away from your home or your school trips. Have you ever wondered what your parents would say if they find out on the news?”

The Panda Squad haven’t thought about that, and now they were really in big trouble.

“I know that,” Meilin asked. “We we just wanted to show them that…”

“Mei,” Snake spoke. “Proving that you girls are ‘grownups’ has to be a reason, and that you should get to University, get to college degree, get a job, find a flat, and make sure you’re controlling your money.” Even the Bad Guys agreed.

“Well,” Meilin said. “Yes, but we’re impatient to get the opportunity. I thought that we could just so that we are more than just kids by doing what any adults can do.”

“Snake,” Shark spoke up. “Maybe they were just doing like Home Alone 1 and Home Alone 2 movies in the Panda Squad style.”

“Which it’s not for other kids to do that,” Snake snapped. “And plus, stealing your parents’ half of money and half of your school trips’ money is uncool.”

“Hang on,” Miriam said. “You guys used to be kids and you might have stole money from everyone.”

“Yeah,” Snake pointed out. “But with you girls doing criminal stuff, you’re too cute to my taste. And I can easily taste air for the example.”

Miriam make the ‘wait what’ look on her face. “Air?” She asked.

“Yup,” Snake nodded. “Air.” He then flickered his tongue and sighed, “Hmmm. Bubblegum of strawberry and watermelon I can taste air between you.”

Miriam still wasn’t sure, “Okay… but snakes can taste air is kinda odd..?”

“I think it’s kinda cool,” Priya said.

“But, sorry to interrupt, but did Mr Wolf said that the governor was once a thief herself?” Abby asked, kinda wanted to change the subject. “Sorry, I’m kinda bit curious and confused.”

Diane and Wolf looked at each other…

“It’s okay,” Catalina said as she noticed Wolf’s face was getting worried. “I know she’s the Crimson Paw.”

The Bad Guys, the Panda Squad and Diane looked at her in shock.

“Wait, what?” Diane asked, “How…?”

“The Crimson Paw would be an animal that got many skills as a fox and the ways the female move as well as the crimson colour of your fur,” Catalina explained. “And don’t worry, your secret is safe with me.”

“Who’s Crimson Paw?” Miriam asked.

“It’s a long story, Miriam.” Tarantula said.

Diane thought of, if it was a good time, to tell them about her criminal story. After a moment passed, she cleared her throat before explaining. “When I was just a kid, I was perfect to my family. I was smart, pretty and loyal to the family.” She said while the others listening to her story. “But all that change when someone had burgled our home as they were hunting something for them to take from us, they stole everything except my mom’s box that was hidden under the bed. Since then I became some sort of a troubled teenager when I started to steal sweets, drinks and money when my dad passed away. It became more of a struggle for my mom. So when I got older I went to college then to University. When it comes to summer holidays, I would come to my mom’s and looked after her. But at the same time, I still kept on stealing and I realised what my talent was. I became a thief after I graduated, but no one especially my now-short family doesn’t know about it.”

The others were surprised that Diane’s life from the past wasn’t perfect than they thought it was. Diane was actually telling her story about how she became a thief while trying to stay loyal to her family.

“I know it wasn’t easy to keep my secret from my mother, as well as leaving everything behind.” Diane sighed, “I was the best thief in the world that I even had no idea I was this good after everything I needed to know about how to be the best criminal ever. Fast, fearless and inventive. I stole everything I could think of, and I just had one thing left to steal…”

“The Golden Dolphin.” Snake, Shark, Tarantula and Piranha. Wolf nodded, he knew because Diane told him last year.

“You went after that dolphin?” Meilin asked.

“I didn’t just went after it,” Diane said. “I had it. And it was a clear escape route.” She thought back to that night, how she’d had everything she thought she’d ever wanted in the palm of her hand… but… the guilt had somehow sink in. The worry and regret, “All I saw in the end was the tricky fox they always told me I was. I also thought what would have happened if my family finds out about me and they would be disappointed with my life as a criminal. All the thoughts had changed everything. So, I dropped the dolphin and left.”

Everyone but Wolf and Catalina were shocked, this wasn’t the legendary story they thought they knew.

“So…” she went on, “Instead of hurting people, I’m helping them. I’m still me, I’m just me on the right side.”

“Have you ever missed being a criminal?” Catalina asked.

“Sometimes,” Diane replied. “And maybe everyday.”

“Have you hurt someone?” Meilin asked. Diane paused as her ears went down, “Sorry if I ask you something like that,” Meilin said as she regretted it.

Diane smiled, “Don’t be. I did almost got that person to nearly fall from the tall building but I managed to save that person who turned out to be my cousin.”

“Does they know about it was you as the Crimson Paw?” Miriam asked.

“No,” Diane replied. “I actually thought that I was alone after my heist when I realised my cousin who’s a police officer was followed me, but that story would be another time because I need to get home for Mr Whiskers who is looking after Sophie McDonald.”

“Wait,” Catalina said. “Are those the tiny little crystals that actually part of the Zumpango Diamond for you to make them as your necklace and bracelet?”

Diane looked at her in shock, “How do you know?”

“My dad and his friend were once thieves and they knew all kind of the jewels, diamonds, gemstones, all kind of expensive stuff that live on from the olden days. So, I kinda researched more history about the greatest thieves of all time who stole stuff that was very interesting.” Catalina explained.

“You are very creative,” Wolf smiled. He had no idea that Diane’s necklace and bracelet can also be part of her Zumpango heist then just her ring.

Catalina sighed before looking up at Diane who was staring at her in shock… and something else? “Look, I understand that you’ve been there before you’ve made a choice to no longer be a thief, you’ve made a choice to become the governor of Los Angeles. But… but it wasn’t your choice to control everyone so they won’t make the same mistake you’ve done. Mr Wolf made a choice to choose a better because of you who somehow knows what he’s going through. A wolf and a fox aren’t so different because they have a same personality but depends on what they have that each other don’t know about.” Catalina then asked. “I mean, you two are a couple, right?”

Both Diane and Wolf looked at each other before their faces were revealing blushes. Snake and the other Bad Guys were smirking at that point while the other Panda Squad smiled as they tried to not giggle.

“Well,” Wolf breaking the awkward silence. “We’re just… friends?”

Catalina give Wolf a ‘oh really’ look on her face, then give Diane a ‘let’s see shall we’ look on her face. “Really? I thought the ship should be sailed by now.” She replied which caused Wolf to chuckled a bit.

And with that, Diane got up from the couch and head to the elevator followed by Wolf. “I’ll be back,” he told the others.

🐺🐍🕷🦈🐟

After a long walk down the stairs, Wolf spoke up. “Man, what a day. I mean, it’s still young at day.”

Diane smiled sadly, “Yeah… Tell me about it.”

Despite feeling comfortable to each other, there was still unresolved issue. Not wanting to get things arkward again they finally spoke. “Listen I…” they both paused before spoke again, you go first. No, you go...” Both of them sighed, then spoke again. “On 3. 1, 2, 3…”

“I'm sorry for lashing out on you!” Wolf said.

“I'm sorry for jumping at conclusion!” Diane said.

Wolf and Diane looked at each other in confusion, “Huh?”

Before Diane could say a word, Wolf raised his hand to stop her, then pointed his finger at each other while speaking. “No wait, stop. Look as cute as this is, but let me talk first.” He took a deep breath to compose himself and then looked at her with eyes full of regret. “I'm sorry for yelling and... scaring you.”

Diane looked at him and spoke, “It’s okay…”

Wolf shook his head, “No, it's not okay. You didn't deserve that. You helped us so many times, when we struggled to become good guys even after we got released. And what did I do in return? Instead of gratitude, I lashed all of that anger at you like some viscious animal. And I scared you. I...I…”

Diane took his hand onto hers. “Wolf, it's okay. Yes I was scared, but I'm fine. Really.” Wolf didn't convinced. “And besides you were right. I am a hypocrite.”

“What?” Wolf asked, “I never said that.”

Diane looked away, “But you pointed that out during argument and honestly I can see it. Instead of listening and understanding your situation, I kept arguing and try to justify myself. I should be the one who apologised for not giving you a chance or believing you that you and the others changed. I guess that proves I still need to learn about friendship.” She turned her head towards him only seeing a confused look on his face. She sighed as she said, "Truth is.... I'm not good in socializing. Aside from you, I don't have any friends."

Wolf look at her, stupified as if she was an alien. “You're kidding.” Wolf said, “You kidding right?” But the look on Diane's face was proof enough, that she was serious. Though Wolf found it hard to believe. “I mean, Come on! You have got to be pulling my tail. When we first met, you talked with those guests and delegates at ease and you are always friendly towards everyone in public. You want me to believe that you have no social skills?”

“There is difference between socializing and social skills,” Diane explained. “Which in my case, you mentioned that acting is profesional. Always smile and wave, pretending while others do the same. But it's not like I'm not myself. I'm still me only on the right side, just this "same new me" is just as a loner as the old me. None of those people are my real friends.”

“What about Luggins?” Wolf asked, then Diane gave him a "really" question look on her face with a raised eyebrow. “Not that I'm big fan of her, but I thought guys get along.”

Diane sighed, “Our relationship is only professional, since she's technically my subordinate. Though, I think she's aware after spending too much with you.”

“What about your family before you left for college, then you graduate from University and became a thief?” Wolf asked, Diane didn’t say anything which made Wolf regret it for asking that question. “I'm sorry…”

“It's okay.” Diane said, “I still had my mother as well as my uncle and my cousin.”

Wolf was little nervous since this a touchy subject. But despite knowing she doesn't tell, he asked. “What happened to your father?”

Diane wanted to say, that she doesn't want to talk about what happened to her father and the rest of her family. But… but after everything that happened, she decided tell him a bit more about her, much to Wolf's surprise. “Me and my entire family used to live in a place where humans hunt sometimes foxes. Just for fun. Because they think we're worthless dirty creatures who don't deserve to live, and also we are predators that we would hunt chickens and rabbits. My father thought he would stopped the madness but was viciously attacked by dogs and he passed away few hours later. A week later, my grandparents and cousins were killed while trying to avenged my father one by one while me, my mother, my uncle and my cousin managed to escape.” She said in a small venom in her voice, then her anger turned into a sadness as she continued. “While I was in the new world around me with my mother, I felt like I lost everything. My father was everything to me because he was there for me, no matter what. And at age 9, it was harder for me to come a terms of my father’s death.” She then pulled away from Wolf and turned away before gazing at the sky as her ears went down. “Then one day after I stole few sweets and money, I decided… if the world was only gonna see me as dirty thief, then I'm gonna be one. After graduate, I became the Crimson Paw. For the longest time I was angry at the world, didn't trust anyone and giving them what they wanted as their punishment which is not death than just my cousin who is a police officer now. But that changed after I tried to steal the Golden Dolphin.” She then turned to Wolf, “And you know the rest.”

However, Wolf thought there was more, that she was actually letting out. He still remembers those words: ‘Instead of hurting people, I'm helping them.’ He then asked, “Was there anything else that made you turn good?”

“Well, there was something else.” Diane said, then she paused. “But it doesn't matter. I still screw things up, even as a governor. Because of my lack of better judgement, I trusted wrong person and you guys paid the price.”

“Hey, it wasn't your fault.” Wolf said, “He fooled us all.”

Diane shook her head, “But you suffered, because of me.” Her voice then sounded like she was about to cry. “And now I did it again. The reason why it was easier for me to give up of that old life, was because I had nothing left to lose.” She then took off her glasses off. “Until now. You are the only friend I have. After getting call from Officer Bob of your whereabouts, I guess I got scared that I might lose you. That's not an excuse for what I did though, I should know that you had good reason for what you were doing. But instead, I jump into conclusion like Luggins. Some friend I turn out to be.”

Wolf felt like that his heart was hurting just to see how upset she was in the inside. He walked up to her before taking her hand onto his, “Hey… stop it.” Wolf said which makes Diane looked at him. “Stop blaming yourself for everything. Look, no one's perfect and everybody makes mistakes. I also made mistakes and if my friends could forgive me back then, who says I can't forgive you too?”

Diane looked at surprised. “You still considering me as a friend? Even after...”

Wolf nodded. “Yes, we're still friends. You didn't give up on me or others, so we are not giving up on you. You are stuck with us governor, whenever you want to or not.” He said with cheeky smile and Diane couldn't be more grateful for that.

Without realizing she hugged him, “Thank you…” she mumbled.

Wolf was stunned, as he could feel his cheeks and ears are getting warmer. It felt... nice. He smiled a bit, but froze as felt his tail slowly but surely wag. To avoid futher embarassment he gently pulled away from her with nervous laugh, not noticing vixen's blush as well.

"You're welcome," he said trying to change the subject. Then he remembered something. "Also I think you shouldn't be worried about girls knowing your secret identity now that you told them. I mean they're pretty comfortable with us, I'm sure they wouldn’t tell others about you as the Crimson Paw.”

“I just don't know why I told them…” Diane mumbled.

Wolf smiled, “Because you knew they would figure it out sooner or later. Catalina somehow was the first to figure out quickly than her other friends. Besides some of them will soon call you a descendant of Robin Hood.”

Diane stopped talking after hearing of what Wolf just said. Then burst out of laughter by the absudity. “Robin Hood is an urban legend, he's not real. And even if he was real, wasn't he a human by the way?”

Wolf thought before replied, “That's what I said. Not the urban legend thing, but the human thing. And you know what Catalina said? She said that there is rumor of Robin Hood who was actually being a fox while some people also say that his ancestor was none other than Reynard the Fox.”

Diane couldn't stop laughing and Wolf joined as well. It was hilarious, but also sweet. “That girl Catalina, is special, isn't she?”

Wolf nodded. “Yeah, well... she is definitely unordinary.”

Diane smiled. “Though I didn't imagine you as father.”

Wolf eyes widened as Diane said the word ‘father’. “Say what now?” He asked.

“You and Catalina.” Diane explained. “You're unusual kind of father-daughter duo.”

Wolf chuckled nervously. “Wha-? No, it's not like that.”

Diane raised her eyebrow. “Really? Then how do you explain what you did for her back there?”

Wolf replied nervously. “I was, uh, just trying to make sure she's okay, like any person who sees a sad child. It was an instinct.”

“That is the actual definition of parent comforting their own child.” Diane pointed out.

“Diane, don't be ridiculous.” Wolf said. “I mean me, a father?”

“But I can tell that you are very fond of her.” Diane replied.

Wolf wanted denied, but then he stopped himself as he was realising that she has a good point. “Heh, I guess I am.” He sighed. “I mean, can you blame me? I never expected someone except you would stood up for me. A human girl, no less. And here she is, roasting chief only to protect me without second thoughts... without fear. It felt.... I don't even know. But I know it was definitely a good feeling.” He then looked at the sky as he continued talking. It makes me wonder, if things would turned out differently, if she was there that night year ago. Maybe we wouldn't end in jail, maybe we would stop Marmalade's plan sooner and.... maybe I wouldn't lost contol over my anger.” He said the last line in regret as his ears get droopy.

Diane placed her hand on Wolf’s arm. “Wolf, are you okay?”

Wolf looked at Diane and replied. “Sorry, today was a kind of emotional rollercoaster for me. The girls, the car chase, the chief, you, that nightmare…”

“Wait,” Diane interrupted. “What nightmare?”

Wolf looked at her and sighed before telling her what happened.

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The other Bad Guys and the Panda Squad were having a great time as they getting to know each other while Catalina writing something on her notebook since she and Meilin got in common with writing stuff on notebooks.

Tarantula chuckled, “You know what? This girl is the best.” She was talking about Abby when she told them that she was the dodgeball player and she almost outsmarted the boys who tried to mess with her and the other girls.

“Oh, yeah?” Snake asked and Tarantula nodded. “Well, then. I think I should give you, Abby, a Push Pop since you behaved yourself after that killer moment you put me through. And this is for real, since I kinda messed with the wrong person.” He then pulled a cherry flavoured Push Pop behind Abby's ear like magician. “Here you go.”

“Oooohhhhh!” Meilin, Miriam, Shark, Piranha and Tarantula said.

“You sure you’re serious?” Abby asked, wasn’t sure he was playing those prank again.

“Oh come on,” Snake said rolling his eyes. “I may not be a goody-shoes like you all, but I'm that not heartless. And besides, it's not the first time I get beaten over a push-pop.” He then looked at Shark who was smirking and chuckled.

Abby looked up at Shark, “Don’t worry.” Shark said while patting Abby’s hair. “Snake has been through a worse. But I must say, I'm impressed. You're a great fighter.” Abby smiled at him.

“Yeah, yeah.” Snake rolled his eyes. “Here, just take it. You pretty much deserved it.”

Abby smiled at the Push Pop before taking it from Snake. “Thank you, Mr Snake.”

Shark then burst out laughing. “Dude, you really got beaten by a child. That has to be the second embarrassing and hilarious moment ever for you now.”

Snake growled while rolling his eyes. “Please, just quit it.”

Catalina looked up with confusion, “What was the first?”

Tarantula chuckled, “You really don’t want to know.”

Shark then pulled out a camera and was about to head to elevator door.

“Mr Shark,” Miriam said. “Where are you going?”

Shark smirked, “Just going to check what Wolf and Diane are up.”

“With a camera?” Miriam asked.

“You never know what they are up,” Shark replied with a wink.

“Hmm,” Priya hummed. “That’s I wanna see.”

“Me too, me too!” Abby said, “Come on!”

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“Wolf, I had no idea.” Diane said after Wolf finished his story about his nightmare that he had last night.

Wolf sighed, “It doesn't matter. And probably wouldn't matter even back then. It doesn't change the fact that I lost control and almost hurt someone. I don't know what is happening to me or why, and it scares me.” Wolf looked at his reflection on the window as he spoke. “What if Chief is right? What if I am threat?”

Diane grabbed his face to made him look at he, “Diane?” He asked.

“Wolf,” Diane spoke. “Look at me and listen carefully. You are not a threat, and don't you dare even think you are, just because of you’re a species. Luggins is nothing but Mother Goose Blowhard to even has audacity says such thing.” Normally, Diane wouldn't trash-talk like that about people she's working with, but there are certain limits, that no one should cross with her. And the police chief wasn't an exception. “And don't forget, you are not alone. You have us, your friends by your side and we will figure this out together. Like you said to me, 'You are stuck with us, whenever you want to or not'.”

“Heh, touché.” Wolf said, not knowing that their tails were wagging a bit too close to each other until they hooked, looking almost like holding hands.

Both of them looked at their tails before staring at each other, realising how close they were as their noses were touching one another as the tails were still hooked which was causing them to even embrace their own. It reminded Wolf the only good thing from the night year ago; When he danced with Diane and how they got closer both physically and personal, this was similiar yet different. Even Diane felt it too. It was much deeper, more genuine.

CLICK! SNAP!

And the moment was gone as Wolf and Diane saw Shark taking picture of them with others smirking at the duo, while Panda Squad were gushing how cute they are.

Wolf and Diane pulled away from each other while blushing, “It's not like that!” They both said it at the same time, “We're just friends, not a couple!”

“Oh, come on!” Abby said, “Let the ship sailed like Titanic movie but with a happy ending! You’re so super cute and so in love!” Even the girls agreed with her.

“That’s what I’m going to say, chica!” Piranha replied while the others except Wolf and Diane laughed joyfully.

“You guys!” Wolf said, rolling his in annoyance. “You’re really not helping!”

Diane chuckled a bit before she replying, “I really should be off. Sophie really don’t want to stay a bit longer while looking after Mr Whiskers.” She then went to the car while the others waved at her but before she was about to start her engine, she rolled down her side window. She looked at Catalina before to Wolf. “You don’t mind you and Catalina come to my placed just to discuss about your job, do you?”

Wolf and Catalina looked at each other before Wolf looked at Diane smiled, “Sure. And I’m sorry that I didn’t come to the meeting…”

“Hey,” Diane smiled. “It doesn’t matter now, the important thing is that you and the others are safe.”

“Thanks for checking on us, Miss Foxington.” Catalina said.

Diane smiled, “It’s no problem.” Then she drove off, leaving the Bad Guys and the Panda Squad with the smiles on their faces.

But Wolf’s smile faded as he was feeling unsure about what Diane said; ‘You are not a threat, and don't you dare even think you are…’

He still felt like he was a threat…

(I think I should give everyone a little spoiler for next chapter, shall I?

Next chapter: Wolf having doubts about what happened today while the others were doing their own business, but Catalina seemed to notice is wrong with Wolf.

Any thoughts on the chapters so far?)

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