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dodger-chan · 2 months

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Based off of this idea, originating with @rogueddie (also on ao3)

Steve was looking at Eddie. He had to. There wasn’t anything else worth looking at in the theater.

That sounded weird.

Steve was looking at Eddie. Because unlike Steve, Eddie was not bored out of his skull by the music, the overacting, the complete absence of story.

That last complaint was unfair. There was a story. Eddie’d summed it up for him on the drive over. Steve just couldn’t follow the story with all the singing being in Italian. Or German. Maybe.

He’d gotten used to hearing a bunch of different languages living with Robin, and being able to tell them apart, but everything sounded different when sung. And everything was sung.

Eddie, who only spoke English and nerd, didn’t seem to have any trouble following the opera. Or if he wasn’t following it, he didn’t care. He was clearly having the time of his life, his joy reflected in the smile on his face and the sparkle in his eyes.

So yeah, Steve was looking at Eddie.

Steve looked away quickly when the music stopped and the lights went up. It would be weird if Eddie caught him staring.

“Is it over?” he asked hopefully. It sure felt like they’d been sitting there for several hours.

“It’s intermission.” Right. Halftime. Or, no, the program said there were two intermissions. So one third of the way. “You’re not enjoying it?”

“It’s not my thing, but it isn’t so bad.” Steve lied. He could get through this. He’d survived worse.

It was a good thing no one had told the Russians about Wagner.

“Want to walk around for a bit? Stretch our legs?”

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Walking around made Steve feel like he was doing something. Something other than staring at Eddie. Though with Eddie bouncing on his toes and excited hand gestures as he gushed about what they’d just seen Steve couldn’t keep from staring a little.

“Is this your first opera?” An older woman in evening wear asked Eddie. She was smiling kindly, but Steve knew how fake those kind smiles could be. He took note of the wrinkles around her eyes, the graying roots of her hair, any flaws she might be sensitive to, in case she was about to bring up the worn knee in Eddie’s best jeans.

Not everyone could afford a tux like her escort.

“Second, actually. Steve and I saw Don Giovanni here about four, five months ago.” That had been boring, too. But Eddie had loved it, even though he’d been a little embarrassed at enjoying a snobby, rich person kind of thing. So Steve had bought tickets to another opera as soon as he’d saved up enough for two. “I’ve heard Tristan und Isolde before, but it’s different live.”

“It is, isn’t it?”

And then the two of them started talking way, way above Steve’s head, with musical terms he’d have sworn were made up. Like, harmonic was a music thing, sure, but suspension had to do with cars.

It was so much like when Dustin and Eddie talked about Dungeons and Dragons that Steve had to smile.

“And they’re off.” The woman’s escort was smiling, too. He jerked his head in the direction of the bar. “C’mon. Let’s you and I get drinks while my wife and your boyfriend talk shop.”

Steve took three full steps before the words sank in.

“Shit,” he breathed. That was why he’d spent months setting aside money for opera tickets. And why he’d needed two. And why he’d spent all of act one entertaining himself with Eddie’s facial expressions. He was in love with Eddie.

Steve turned around.

“I’m very sorry,” he interrupted the woman. He was a little sorry; Eddie seemed to be enjoying her conversation. “I need to borrow this guy for ten seconds.”

“What the hell?” Eddie asked as Steve pulled him away from any potential eavesdroppers.

“Do you want this to be a date?”

“Um, what?”

“Tonight. This. A date.” Maybe Steve wasn’t making a lot of sense. He tried again. “That woman you were talking to, her husband called you my boyfriend-”

“Oh, shit, Steve, I’m sorry- '' Eddie started.

“Don’t be. Unless, you don’t want to be. My boyfriend, that is.” Steve looked directly into Eddie’s eyes. “Because I’d really like it if you’d be my boyfriend.”

“I’d like that, too.”

They couldn’t kiss in such a public place. But once they were back in their seats and the lights went down, no one would be able to see if they were holding hands.

Steve was suddenly looking forward to act two.

#steddie #short ficlet #my fic #stranger things #i couldn't work on what i was supposed to work on #so have this instead #happy valentine's day i guess?

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areyouscaredyet · 4 months

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happy midnight in the morning; anime salieri jumpscare

(DO NOT READ UNDER THE CUT; CRINGE LIES AHEAD) (explaining my design because I actually really like the portrayal of mozart in CL and I wanted to put my 2c into his myth)

i know this has been done before like a million times but i NEED to contribute… hes my silly guy… the most toxic of all men…

… the obligatory Salieri classicaloid 🥳

hes just.. so comically emo in every piece of media he shows up in and I was so surprised to see he never gets a classicaloid design🥲

i gave him elements from MOR, amadeus the film, AND amadeus the original play 🫡 his design in MOR basically already looks like an anime character, so i kept the emo fringe and some of the facial hair. his baton is also a dagger, inspired by l’assasymphonie (sorry)

hes wearing basically all black because the costuming directions found at the beginning of the play state that he should always be seen in black or very dark colors, which i think is really amusing (even if it makes for a dense design lol). it fits w his character as a foil to mozart who in the play/film is always seen in pastels and bright colors. moz wearing mostly all pink in CL is a cute detail !!

the cloak + tri-corner hat come directly from the film/play, and the character who stands outside mozart’s window counting down the deadline of his requiem. it’s also interesting how Don Giovanni is portrayed dressed as this character as well, but I’m not about to analyze a 3 hour film below a post about anime 💀

if you read this far congrats you made it to the end🎊

#2024 will be the year of CRINGE!!!#letting my freak flag fly #ignore the shitty hands I’m tired #content for a dead fandom #antonio salieri #classicaloid #classicaloid oc #amadeus #mozart l'opera rock #mozalieri #I actually have a lot more to say but I know I’m gonna be embarrassed with what I have already when I wake up tomorrow (today?)#i drawd this

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renren-006 · 2 years

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Turning Tides | Sierra Six x F!Reader

Summary: six had no intention of falling for a mafia boss's daughter, but when she was put in severe danger he had to help

Word count: 2514

warnings: angst, fluff, gore, general mafia language

A/N: this is an Enemies to lovers fic and the idea was asked of me, I did, however, twist it a little I'm sorry. I asked my friend for help on this so everyone thank my roommate for telling me that a mafia story would be the way to go! I hope this suits your request!

also would like to put out there that i’m not skilled in the art of writing mafia type language so this is my best shot at how they would operate.

Your life had never been easy, not since your father had made it clear you would be leading his organization soon. Your father was Italian, born and raised in the mafia. Sicilia, Italy was the place you were born, raised, and brought up. You had never known anything outside of that and were sheltered from most things until you were 16. Once you hit that age your father made you learn about politics, government agencies, history, etc. He included you in everything he did, meetings, jobs, and on-site killings, it didn't matter was were there. For years it bothered you until you learned that you had no way of getting out. You had to do what he wanted or everything in the organization would do anything to kill you if it meant you betrayed them to live out your dreams. You always dreamed of living in a little house, with a family, a loving husband, not worrying about who you have to kill next, or who is going to kill you. Unfortunately, only you had to tuck that dream away, along with the one to be a painter.

Now, at the age of 25, you were tasked with the last order from your father before you became the next leader. You had a younger brother who watched your every move, convinced he would try to take your place one day, you knew you had to do this job efficiently. The job was to kill the son of another mafia in Sicilia to make them understand who the true lords/lady was in this part of Italy.

Six had another job to take care of, one Fitz refused to tell him about till he arrived at his office. When he sat down Fitz took one long look at him before knowing this job was going to change him. Six stayed calm while Fitz explained the job.

“Look kid it isn't going to be easy”

“Nothing about this life is easy Fitz,” Six said begrudgingly, hoping the man would just tell him what he was hired to do/ “You're going to have to stop a Mafia boss's daughter from killing some son of another Siciliana Mafia…I hope to never say Mafia that many times again”

“I what..?” Sx asked surprised. Never had he had the chance to save a life, let alone stop a killing.

“Giovanni La Rosa is the name of the Mafia boss his daughter, Y/N La Rosa is supposed to be given the organization after she completes this task, but there's word that her brother Marco La Rosa is set to double cross his family and kill his sister for her position”

“So I'm supposed to do what?” Six asked. “Do what you can to get the daughter out of this life, I know it sounds crazy but the person who sent in this request knows her and said she doesn't want this life and is just scared if she doesn't go through with it everyone loyal to her father or brother will kill her” Fitz explained.

“Alright so protect the daughter and get her out?” Six asked, not entirely sure what he was supposed to do.

“More or less” Fitz answered

“Aren't we supposed to be enemies with the Mafia, there's a rule about that somewhere” Six said, Fitz, nodded his head.

“You don't have to like her Six, you just have to protect her”

“Fine, when do I leave,” He asked.

“Tonight, the hit is out for tomorrow”

When Six arrived in Sicily he immediately went to the La Rosa house for reconnaissance and to track the daughter. The house was big, with the typical Italian flair added to it. He saw you through the window that showed into your room. He watched as you passed around the room, clearly distressed with the job you had to do. The job was complicated, for both of them, and Six hoped that when the time came to pull you that you wouldn’t freak out.

As Six continued to watch you he realized that while you may be the Mob boss's daughter, you certainly didn't act like it. Your clothes weren't pressed, or clean cut like your father's, but in fact, you wore looser clothing. You sported a pair of sweatpants as you awaited your father's instructions. Six noticed this, the small details about your room, or even the way you dressed seemed to tell a different story than a mafia leader. . When it was time for you to head out you changed, Six being the gentlemen focused on the cars out front instead of your window. He saw you exit the house in much nicer clothes than earlier, you were fiddling with the fabric, clearly uncomfortable in whatever they made you wear. As the cars pulled out from the home Six followed on his motorcycle, not wanting to draw too much attention to himself he kept to the dark. When the car pulled up outside the house you had to go into the men all surrounded the car and led you inside. By the car was none other than your brother, standing with his men as he watched you head inside. It didn't take long before he used his cell phone.

“She inside, take care of her,” he said. That was when Six moved in. This was his job, this was what he was sent here for. Six rushed in, ready to face whoever was going to jeopardize the mission. When your bother finally noticed him, it didn't take long for the rest of the men surrounding him to charge at Six. Six took care of them easily, knowing they would try and use their brute force instead of any coordinated attack. When he was done with the men, leaving them breathing on the sidewalk he took care of the brother. Leaving him beaten on the pavement. Six headed inside, knowing you probably had company by now and he needed to take care of them before getting you out.

You kept around the building, your anxiety making your heart beat into your thought. As you crept through the building a lard boom sounded from the way you came were faced with Six. The two of you stared at each other.

“Your not…going to kill me right?” You questioned the handsome man before you. He ducked his head as if o ask if this was normal for a mob boss's daughter to ask if she was going to get killed.

“Your….”It was open-ended, like the look he gave you.

“Supposed to be a mafia boss daughter….I know” You answered, then you paused “Wait who are you?”

“Oh, I was sent by someone close to you to get you out” Six answered, trying to move the conversation along.

“Get me out? Of what exactly?” You asked him.

“This life” Six answered vaguely, not entirely sure what other things you needed to be saved from, other than your psycho brother who almost killed you.

“Oh” Was all you could muster to answer the strangely handsome man before you. Honestly, you never thought in a million years you could be free, or that anyone would care enough about you to get you out. You smiled and nodded your head. Six gestured to go back the way they taco meme, while also asking for the gun in your hand. You handed it over willingly, and the knife you had in your back pocket. He nodded and the two of you headed out the door. When you arrived a the hotel room the man that saved you stayed in, you wondered what exactly his job was.

“You never told me your name,” You asked him as you glanced out the big windows down towards the town you grew up in.

“Six”, He told you, you turned back nodding, and then went back to facing out the big window.

“I used to think this place was amazing,” You told him, simply letting the comfort he showed you back at the house sway you to talk. “It was funny, I didn’t start to see it as scary till my father killed a man in front of me…he did that often. I knew what I was going to have to do one day, and I just wished I could run away from it all. To start a life somewhere, live peacefully” You told him, when you glanced to your right you realized that had to travel. be beside you, letting your words fill him. “You ever feel lost?”

“All the time” he answered truthfully. “The world has never been on my side”

“Yeah, I get that” The silence lapped between you, one of understanding and comfort. “You think I’ll live a long time?”

“Why wouldn’t you,” Six asked, concerned about people that would look for you.

“My father will try and find me. Kill me maybe, but he knew he could never let my brother lead, and I'm all that's left to remind him of my mother…” You told him. You knew he couldn't go and kill your whole family because the political and social mess that would follow wouldn't be good

“How about I stay with you? For a little while?” Six asked, surprising himself a little bit with the request. He spoke sometimes without really thinking about what he meant.

“You want to stay with me? Where?” You asked surprised, hoping he wouldn't say somewhere creepy.

“Where ever it is you want,” Six told you, hoping to make you a piece. You smiled a bit at him, loving the idea of having some protection while trying to sort your life out.

“Some countryside,” You told him, hoping he would let the dream you had come to be.

“Then the countryside it will be”

Six stayed with you for a few months, and soon he realized he never wanted to leave. He didn't want to leave you here alone. He wanted you, and he realized that after you told him everything about your life, showing him the bad and experiencing the good with him. You had fallen for Six faster than him, knowing the two of you should be distant or even enemies, but that only made you love him more for how sweet he was to you. Six started distancing himself soon after he realized the feelings he had, and you took notice. The weekly visits to the farmers market, where the two of you would walk side by side soon turned into him following a few ways back from you as you walked around. He even stopped checking on you when you went out to the garden, only seeing you when you would inevitably storm through the house after waiting for him to join you. You were angry and upset at him wondering what could have happened that he pulled away. Six on the other hand knew he would have to go back soon and leave coherent all by himself to start a life without him.

“What the hell is wrong with you?” You asked one day, after storming into the house when it started to rain on you in the garden. You were soaking wet, letting the water drip off you onto the floor. Six stood there watching your dress hug your body and the way you had yelled at him with such passion it shocked him “Did you hear me Six, the hell is wrong with you?”

“I don't..” he started.

“Don't what? Know why all of the sudden you just diapered!” You yelled back at him, anger was seeping off of you, making everything red.

“I thought that's what you wanted” Six answered.

“No! Are you crazy?” You said to him, still dripping water on the floor.

“No, I just thought you would want me gone soon so you could start a life..” He said, glancing anywhere but you. “What makes you think I didn't want to start a life…with you?” the silence became deafening, until a clap of thunder sounded from outside, sending shock waves throat you reminding you that you were going and cold. “I wanted to start a life with you, is that bad?”

“No,” he told you walking loser “I just, I'm not in the best line of business that allows for this type of relationship”

“I understand that,” You told him, wanting him to understand that you loved him and wanted him.

“No you don't,” He said to you, hoping you would stop and that his heart wouldn't hurt so bad and he could disappear.

“My father killed people for a living, didn't let me out of the house let alone figure myself out. If I had stayed I would have been married off to some creep and expected to start a family with him to continue the line. I would have had to kill people I didn't even know for some sort of power move.” You said, voice raising, emphasizing that while he had to kill people, you were also trapped into the if you didn't want.

“I'm sorry,” he said, realizing that both of you infants knew each other's lives were relatively similar and you understood him more than anyone.

“No, don't we both have fucked up lives and I shouldn't have expected you to stay,” You told him trying to turn around to hide. Six jumped into action rushing over to you and pulling you into him, holding your cold body.

“I do like you Y/N, I think I may even love you but that scares me because people will use that if they know, they could hunt you down,” he told you, rushing his words like they may burn him.

“Then let them! As long as I'm with you, whether that's miles away knowing I have your heart or you right here next to me in the garden, I’ll take it” You expressed holding his face, letting your fingers run over the stubble on his face.

“I can't ask that of you” he whispered.

“You're not asking me anything, I'm telling you that if you love me don't let me go,” You said back to hi

“I’ll be gone for a while” Six said trying to convince himself you wouldn't want that. You only smiled

“I understand that,” You told him.

“It could be months” He supplied.

“Then in a few months you will owe me a date, and a few other things,” You told him smiling up at him.

“That's torture,” He said, hurt evident in his voice. He felt like he would be robbing you.

“No that's called love, darling,” You told him bringing his face down toward yours and kissing his lips softly. You two stayed like that for a while before he dragged you up to the bathroom in your room and ran you a hot bath after your shakes became violent. He sat there with you as you warmed up in the steaming water. His eyes traced your body, admiring the woman he had acquired. He felt warm, he had the most perfect woman right in front of him.

A/N: Hope you enjoyed it!!

Taglist: @blackberries45

#court gentry #court gentry imagine #court gentry x you #court gentry x reader #sierra six #sierra six x you #sierra six x reader #i am so in love with six its not even funny #i love ryan gosling #ryan gosling #the grey man #the grey man fan fiction

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medichamcham · 4 days

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Gio and Rose body hair HCS/preferences? :3c

OOOOHHHHHHHHH THIS ONE IS GOOD!!!!!!!! YES YES...

i had to laugh about this for a moment because even though i draw gio and rose without body hair, i do actually headcanon them having it LMAO

(i have no excuse other than the fact i just absolutely SUCK FUCKING ASS at drawing body hair, even when using tons of references and tips. i did draw body hair at some point when i drew nsfw of them but i hate how it looks now.)

rose is pretty hairy but not too hairy? as in, he's not as hairy as peony. nevertheless, his hair in general grows out thick so it may look more bushy than it actually is. the hairs mostly grow on his torso and forearms

rose's body hair grows back pretty fast too, so he prefers to wax it should he want to get rid of it

around the colder seasons he doesn't bother with removing his body hair too much and usually focuses on trimming/plucking his facial hair. unless he's seeing giovanni ehe

giovanni actually doesn't give much of a shit whether he has body hair or not, however i do like to think rose feels more "attractive" without body hair

around summer, rose does like to wax it off because of the heat + looking more "presentable" in public when wearing clothing that covers less of his body

ok moving on. giovanni's east asian ass barely grows as much body hair as rose does (sorry) but, whatever he does grow on certain parts is pretty noticeable because his body hair is also pretty thick

hair primarily grows on his chest and arms, whatever hair is on the rest of his body is barely visible unless you look really close

his body hair doesnt grow fast either, so he rarely shaves even during summer. its completely unlike the hair he grows on his head, which grows pretty fast in comparison and spends every few days trimming the awkward looking stubble appearing on the bottom half of his face that makes him appear homeless (according to him)

rose finds giovanni's body hair really attractive honestly!!

for their personal opinions, i like to think rose would like to grow less body hair + giovanni would like to grow more body hair, so they actually secretly wind up being a little envious of their hair growth. one man's trash is another man's treasure, i suppose

#asks #orbitshipping #oh ok i did it again. well enjoy reading all that :')

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lumenflowered · 13 days

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[A video is attached. It shows Maria leaning on the side of a building, arms crossed, honestly looking rather bored. Fortunately, she doesn't have to wait for long—her head snaps over to look at a boy with spiky hair, approaching casually in a way that might be best described as sauntering.

Maria is undeterred by his informality, though she looks far more out of place in Viridian City than he does. "Leader Blue?"

"Huh? Yeah, that's me." Blue, hands stuck in his pockets, makes a show of looking her up and down. "Who are you?"

"My name is M—"

He snaps his fingers. "Riiiight, you're the one Lance mentioned. Mary, right?"

"Maria."

"Eh, I was close enough." Blue waves a hand dismissively. "You've gotta be decent if you beat Lance, but you're not the only one who's beaten him. Doubt you could beat Red."

"Perhaps not," Maria allows, "but I'm certain that Lance informed you of the need for discretion where that particular matter was concerned?"

"He told me to keep my mouth shut 'bout you being the new champ," Blue says evenly. "Didn't tell me a word about why. So? Why should I keep my mouth shut? What's going on that no one thinks I'm enough of a gym leader to know?"

"...Lance did not inform any of the Kanto leaders of the reason why," Maria says, "because he had reason to suspect that official League communications were being watched. I would have informed you personally far sooner had I reached Viridian City any sooner, and had you been present when I first did so."

"Oh." Blue scowls, though he at least has the decency to look a little sheepish... or would it be mareepish? "Yeah, I was busy. I'd say sorry, but I'm not, and also I'm still here way more often than Giovanni ever was."

Maria visibly stiffens. "The previous leader here was named Giovanni? I don't suppose—"

"Yeah, that Giovanni. I'd have to try to do a shittier job than the guy who ran Team Rocket."

"Runs," Maria says. "Present-tense."

Blue gives her a look like he's a minimum-wage worker in fast food less than an hour before closing time who has just been informed that a big order is imminent.

"You're shitting me," he says. "I heard about the mess in Johto, but they said on the news that was his underlings. Not..."

"It was," Maria replies. "I'd rather discuss further details in private, but if you happen to know anything—"

"I might," Blue says. "But I want a battle first. Gym's about to open. If you can't beat me, you won't stand a chance against Giovanni."

"Very well," Maria says. "I assume you'd like me to come in as a normal challenger?"

"Yeah." He pauses. "Actually—tell you what. I'm in the mood to test out some new strats. How confident are ya feeling?"

Maria certainly looks confident when the video ends.]

#kanto rocket arc #rotomblr #pokeblogging #pokeblog rp #pokemon irl

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teecupangel · 1 year

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…so I feel awkward asking cause I usually just respond to posts, but would you per chance have any thoughts on a Ezio/Des cousins scene. Like we know Mario and Giovanni went to Masyaf to look for a way into Altair’s vault, I’m pretty sure they did anyway, so who’s to say that Mario didn’t meet a courtesan or something and through the eye slash Isu bs Desmond is now the first born to the eldest son of the Auditore who also bears a striking resemblance to the statue of Altair. (Ps ik Mario and Giovanni looked to the armor keys together and failed but I’m pretty sure they also looked for a way into the hidden library)

Giovanni in Mario’s study staring down his only nipote, who is also giving a judgment look because Desmond doesn’t approve of Gio being an on call assassin for the Medici“… brother…just who was that woman you slept with?”

I know saying things like ‘oh, don’t feel awkward’ is just… weird so I’ll just say that I’m happy to hear (read?) from you and I enjoy all your responses. :)

Okay, let’s talk about the Auditore brothers’ search for Altaïr’s library.

As far as I can remember from AC wiki’s pages on Giovanni and Mario, they didn’t search for the library. Giovanni writes about it in one of his letters that’s marked as 1458 (a year before Ezio’s birth). There was no real mention that the brothers searched for it. I believe that the confusion might be caused by the event where Mario contacted Giovanni about the Shroud? That’s the only time I can remember where Giovanni and Mario contacted one another after their relationship went cold (thanks to Mario telling Giovanni he’d rather fight like a man than be a banker)

But we can make this work using that!

Instead of both Giovanni and Mario going to Masyaf, let’s have Mario go to Masyaf in secret. Perhaps he heard of Giovanni’s letter, maybe the one who received it talked to him about it and Mario wanted to find this great library. Whether it was his awkward way of trying to reconnect with his brother or if this was simply him wishing to show who is the better Auditore will be left a mystery with no concrete answer.

Of course, during this time, the way to the library underneath Masyaf was still unknown so Mario spent his days searching for clues about this mysterious library supposedly hidden in Masyaf.

During his stay in Masyaf, he stays with the local Assassins. Just a single family in charge of keeping an eye on things in Masyaf. There’s no real bureau or anything of the sort.

Masyaf was quite peaceful, all things considered.

And that’s where he meets the Assassin’s daughter. He would describe her as a woman with hair as dark as night yet with eyes the color of the morning sky.

(This is meant to hint that the Assassin family in Masyaf is a descendant of Darim who canonically has Maria’s blue eyes)

Alas. Mario is summoned back to Monteriggioni soon enough because he is the ruler of a place that tends to get attacked a lot so off he goes without even a goodbye for he knew he would not be able to leave had he said his farewell to the lady of Masyaf.

Not knowing that said lady was pregnant with his child at that point.

Now, here’s where we play around a bit and say that Desmond actually didn’t know he was an Auditore until a bit later. His grandparents had been offended by Mario’s sudden disappearance and only grew more bitter when their daughter died in childbirth (sorry, unnamed lady). This would make Desmond be raised in a cold-ish environment which he’s fine with, it reminded him a lot of William Miles’ wife actually.

Then he sees the letters that Mario had been sending. Letters that his grandparents had kept from his mother because they talk about how he still remembers her and how she only need to say the word and he will come bring her back to Monteriggioni.

Desmond’s first reaction is… “Holy shit, I’m an Auditore.”

Then next was… “What the fuck?! My grandparents are assholes?!”

And so Desmond runs away from home at the tender age of fourteen, helped by his Bleeds, and becomes a stowaway to a ship bound somewhere near Monteriggioni or Firenze, he’s not picky. He’ll steal a horse if he has to.

When he gets to Monteriggioni, he goes up to Mario and announces that his name is Desmond (which isn’t the name his grandparents gave him but fuck it) and he’s his son.

Mario is, of course, skeptical but Desmond’s eyes were very similar to those blue eyes that haunted Mario’s every dream. (They still turn gold when Desmond uses the Eagle Vision)

And, since Desmond knew that Mario would not believe him, he brought the letters Mario sent but his mother never received and the letters his mother had written but never sent.

This propels Mario to, in a bout of grief and ‘holy shit I’m a father’ panic, write a letter to his brother asking for help because he is absolutely not ready for this, he never even thought he would ever be a father, what the fuck is he supposed to do???

Giovanni receives the letter and is like ‘holy shit, I’m an uncle??? What do I do, Maria??? Stop laughing, Maria, this is serious!!!’ and, before anybody knows it, the Auditores are suddenly going on a vacation to Monteriggioni.

Maria is pretty sure Giovanni has no other plans other than talk to Mario so they can freak out about this while trying to get drunk.

On the flip side, this might be the catalyst that would finally mend the broken bond between the Auditore Brothers.

Unorganized Ideas/Plot:

They will learn that Desmond is Darim’s descendant and it will make them believe that’s the reason why Desmond looks so similar to the statue of Altaïr

Ezio starts off as being jealous of Desmond because they’re similar in age but Petruccio loves hearing his stories about Masyaf and Claudia likes him because he’s nice to her and doesn’t tease her like her older brothers.

Desmond is pretty sweet on Ezio though and Ezio starts to warm up to him because he can see how genuine Desmond is. (Also, they may or may not have gotten into some shenanigans. NO ONE CAN PROVE ANYTHING!)

Federico is trying to be the responsible older brother but he and Desmond are slacker buddies. Desmond knows the best spots in Monteriggioni and he shares them with Federico so people won’t find them napping.

Desmond’s disapproval of Giovanni is seen by everyone. Everyone just assumes he’s heard of the strained relationship between his father and uncle.

After Giovanni gets snarked at by Desmond over his loyalty to a person instead of the Creed, everyone now assumed that Desmond was raised as an Assassin since he was young.

They would be wrong. Desmond didn’t even know his grandparents were Assassins until he saw Mario’s letters.

#desmond as mario's son #this does mean he's the heir of house auditore #pretty sure mario's gonna make him the head as soon as he turned sixteen #mario just seems like the type to do such a thing #assassin's creed #desmond miles #ezio auditore #mario auditore #giovanni auditore #teecup writes/has a plot #ask and answer

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bluemoondust · 9 months

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Ok! My idea was Pokevillians running away Yan! Reader. Maybe they realized she is stalking them and make a run for it, they escaped from her after being kidnapped, or they feel like they are being watched in general. Point is the reader starts singing to kind of taunt them and mess with them. (I have a few songs in mind like Tainted Love, Every Breath You Take, but I wanna see your take too!). I may have gone overboard with this idea 😅

cw: implied fem darling, yan darling

Thinking about how this would be taken from them in either a yandere perspective or a regular one. A lot of them would be really hard to kidnap unless crack determination was in Yan Darling's veins.

Edit: I went off a tangent ack— and I still had more brainrot 💀

Giovanni's reaction wouldn't change much, no matter if he's a yandere or not. He's not really intimidated and finds you amusing. Regular Giovanni might even try manipulating you or at least test how devoted you are to him. Also, it'd be hard to kidnap this man unless you get him alone based on whatever you've gathered from his schedule. Even then, he's not really intimidated. Yandere Giovanni, however, is going to have you make the first move and provoke you. He just feels this rush whenever he notices how your eyes burn holes through some poor trainer's skull when he's attending his duties as a gym leader.

Now Maxie is a different story. Regular Maxie is bewildered, shocked when he finds out there's someone stalking him. It gets to a point where he asks for at least two grunts to accompany him wherever he goes. It pisses you off, but he doesn't know that. Also, he's a little more uneasy than the rest of these people. Very cautious and wonders if you're someone trying to scare him out of his plans. Doesn't see your stalking as something out of your twisted form of love. You have to actually be upfront with him on that. Yandere Maxie though, outs you the moment he notices you're stalking him. The man actually scolds you for trying to disrupt his work, but he's generous (in his own words) enough to let you stick around. Yes, he's very aware of your feelings and that's why he outed you. He is basically going all, "If you have something to say, say it."

Archie would try to find out who his stalker is when he does sense something is up. Extremely confrontational and will demand you to tell him what you're up to. The man isn't often afraid of things, so one little stalker isn't going to deter him from his goals/plans. Meanwhile Yandere Archie doesn't even ask you why you're stalking him. Oh, he knows the minute he found out it was you. So he decides to make this into a game of sorts. Everyday, when he knows you're watching him, he'll try to figure out where you are and stare directly at you for a moment. Then, he'd just go about his day like it never happened. Archie wants to believe this certainly had an affect on you and that you now know he knows. So, how long until you grow impatient and eventually fold? Confront him, darling.

Cyrus is going to think you're a threat at first. Not to him, but to his plans. You somehow know wherever he's going and that makes him wonder if you're some sort of detective from the police or something. Realizing you're not, he then thinks you're just a foolish person getting in his way. However, he saw the look in your eyes during a fateful encounter. So much devotion and emotion behind them. Something so...sick. It goes against his goal. You have so much spirit in you and he feels the need to crush it. He can't help but feel sorry for you. Yandere Cyrus on the other hand would simply think you're just as messed up as he is. He wonders if you also feel that gnawing sense of hate for having such emotions stirring within you. So...he allows himself to be alone so you'd approach him more easily. You're not going to kidnap him and he's not going to kidnap you. No, you're going to walk right back to the base with him. He knows you will...if he just asks.

Ghetsis has his moments alone at times, yes. However, the Shadow Triad are still nearby just in case anything threatens his life. An idea I have for this is Yan!Darling joining Team Plasma as a means to get closer to him. Maybe even act as his personal nurse or something like that. He does suspect something of you when you just...stare up at him with such wide eyes when he gets into one of his moods. Where he is aggravated and yells at you. Not even a flinch. He assumes something's wrong with you. Not really running away, but keeps a close eye on you. Yandere Ghetsis on the other hand will thrive off of this. In the beginning, he initially believed you were some idiotic trainer trying to get in his way. No, that wasn't it once the Shadow Triad informed him it was you. What a surprise. When you're actually confronted, Ghetsis outright tests your devotion for him. He knows, just from your stalking, but feels his ego grow when he asks of you things to do.

Lysandre is highly aware of the press trying to get interviews out of him on a daily basis. It's hard to find some alone time, usually. Still, he always seems to feel the sense that...someone else was around when reporters surround him. Out of the small crowd, you stand out as you stare from a distance. He believes maybe you're awaiting for your chance to speak to him, but once he looks to you again, you're gone. It's strange to him. He's uneasy about the idea of being stalked, but more curious than anything. Man would probably be crazy enough to get into the street's security cameras and confront you himself. I don't know why but I feel like out of everyone, Lysandre would feel pity for you. Unrequited love is...destructive. Yandere Lysandre however would already have known your obsession. He has direct access to your Holo Caster and can tell where you are at all times. He doesn't want you near his plans, but he figures maybe you need attention.

Lusamine is another person who I can see only feeling pity towards a Yan!Darling...even though she would use your devotion to aid her without hesitation. She understands the pain of not being able to reach the one you love. So close, yet so far. It's a much more dangerous scenario with Yandere Lusamine since feeling your burning gaze somewhere only fuels her obsession with you. It's going to build up until she decides to pull you out of your hiding spot for good. Because of your insistent stalking, she assumes you'll happily oblige to being her pet/treasure. Oh, how she'll pamper you senseless.

Guzma is another who will be...uneasy with your stalking. He's someone who can be seen on his own sometimes, so you have better chances stalking him when he's alone than anyone here. Legitimately will go "What the fuck...?" whenever he feels like he's being watched. Will be completely honest, he will yell out for you to show yourself when it gets to a boiling point. Where he can't stand it anymore. He's more confrontational and wouldn't really run away... Yandere Guzma would also do this, but mostly because he doesn't expect it to be you of all people. If you do show yourself, he's surprised. Then questions you. Guzma...couldn't believe you were actually stalking him for the reasons you tell him. He has trust issues, even around his darling, but it's most likely stemmed from a lack of self worth. When he does actually believe your words, he relaxes a bit before making you come back to the base with him. There's no need for sneaking around anymore.

Chairman Rose...feels paranoid. What the hell was going on? Maybe it was the lack of sleep he was getting, but he could have sworn someone was watching him... At first he thinks it's his imagination and doesn't bring it up to Oleana right away. Out of everyone, he's the one most likely to feel unsafe. It's hard to attempt a kidnapping unless you'd be okay with confronting Oleana, who of course is very determined not to let anything harm Rose. Yandere Chairman Rose is a little annoyed though. He's trying to make time to meet up with you and yet, life gets in the way and you're somehow busy with something (stalking him). Having a stalker is what's annoying (since he doesn't know it's you) because he is trying to figure out a way to reel you in more. When he eventually does find out you're his stalker, he's elated and immediately gets you to slip up. He gently scolds you before asking you to make everything up to him. I'm sure you can do that, yes?

#☆moondust.answers☆#☆just.yandere.things☆#yandere pokevillains #yandere pokemon #yandere darling

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Ash Betrayed (Part - 8)

“I……………………… I am sorry what?” Ash asked, unable to believe what he just heard.

“I………………………… I am the first born of Madame Boss, the founder of Team Rocket…………………. I was supposed to be the next Boss…………………………… Mom send me to Rota gain intelligence on the Rota………………………… It was supposed to be the first step in establishing a base in Rota. Mom also thought that if I was successful, I would have gained the legitimacy to succeed her without issue,” Delia said as she looked at Ash, expecting him to look at her with hateful eyes. Ash looked at her teary eyes and hug her.

“I don’t hate you Mom! Whatever you did in the past is irrelevant!” Ash said as he broke the hug and saw Delia crying.

“I-I………………………………… I have been holding this inside for so long! I was so scared that you will hate me!!!!!!!!!!!” Delia said as Ash wiped her tears.

“How did Dad react?” Ash asked with a smile.

“He merely asked if I knew that he was the Prince from the start and thus tried to get close to him for the mission…………………………... I decided to lie, I knew if I told him the truth, he will say he didn’t care about my past if I am willing to forget it and redeem myself. But when I lied to him, telling him getting close to him was all part of the mission………………………………. He told me I didn’t even knew how to lie,” Delia said as she wiped her tears.

“Dad sounds like a good judge of character,” Ash said.

“He was, he really was,” Delia said as she looked at the night sky.

“He hugged me and told me I was on my path to redemption and he wanted to be there for me,” Delia said.

“He also showed me the truth……………………... about how evil Team Rocket was, I knew it were into Pokemon Stealing and Black Money, which………………………...Arceus I can’t believe there was a time when I thought it was fine………………………… As I was saying……………………….. I knew about Pokemon Stealing and Black Money, but he showed that Team Rocket was so much worse, contractual killing, smuggling! Black market! Prison breaks, riots, illegal fights! Prostitutions! so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So much more,” Delia said.

“After realising the truth, I became a Double agent, I pledge loyalty to Queen Anne and started informing her about all shady activities of Team Rocket in Rota and other parts of Kanto……………………… with my aid, Team Rocket was never able to make a footing in Rota…………………………. But soon, Mom found out I was the Mole. One day, she called me back, I didn’t knew she knew and went alone…………………………… And I was imprisoned and……………………… she tried to brainwash………………………... she and that damn traitorous brother of mine who I treated like a son!” Delia said as she tighten her fist.

“But my imprisonment was no for long, your father came to my rescue……………………………. He passed through all the grunts in lightning speed! He defeated Giovanni! And was able to take me away, in front my Mother, her face……………………… You should have been there, you would have laughed yourself crazy,” Delia said as she looked at Red’s Photo.

“No one even tried to stop us, we even stayed at Viridian for the day because it was late at night. We spend the night-” Delia said as she blushed.

“You spend the night?” Ash asked.

“I will tell you when you are older………………………….. anyways, The next day, he took me back the Rota and with the Blessing of Queen Anne, we married each other…………………………… We remained Happily married for 5 years……………………………. Before………………………….. before 5/11, a terrorist attack on Rota castle……………………….. your father died protecting everyone. After his funeral, I requested that I want to do nothing with Aura BS, I have already lost my husband because of it! I can’t lose my son in it too!!!!” Delia said.

“Queen Anne understood my pain and let me go with enough money for us to live our lives comfortably,” Delia said.

“With that Money, I was able to settle ourselves in Pallet with a Farm and a restaurant,” Delia said as she looked as Ash.

“Are you alright?” Delia asked.

“It is just………………………………. A lot to handle………………. A lot to progress,” Ash said.

“I understand, ake as much time as you want dear,” Delia said as she hug him.

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“Today was a tough day, wasn’t it Pikachu,” Ash asked.

“//Tell me about it,//” Pikachu said.

“Yeah, too much for my brain to handle………………... anyways, we will think about this tomorrow, good night!” Ash said as he closed his eyes.

“//Yeah same//” Pikachu said as he did the same.

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“Chosen One” Ash heard a voice, his eyes were close so he didn’t know who was calling him. He just knew one thing, that was that Pikachu was one his shoulder. Other than that, he couldn’t feel a single thing.

“Open your eyes son,” The Feminine voice ordered Ash as he did the same. He opened his eyes to see the one, the only! The Mother of All! Mother Arceus.

“Arceus!” Ash said as he looked at Arceus at the eyes.

“Chosen One! I am happy to see your mother has finally told the truth about your heritage and your blood!” Arceus said as Ash looked at her confused.

“I don’t get it, why should it matter to you whether my mother has told me about my father or not?” Ash asked.

“//Yeah! What is in it for you?//” Pikachu asked with attitude (Yes he is throwing Attitude to God).

“Chosen One! The world is not like how I made it! Evil Team attacking and Harming my children and grandchildren! Rich bastards doing Environmental Degradation! Religious Leaders calling their followers to arm in my and my family’s names! More and More Aura Users getting corrupted!!! I want my world clean! And it up to you! You and Your Aura Foundation!!!!” Arceus said.

“I am not a Member of the Aura Foundation,” Ash said.

“You are Destiny to be! You are destiny to be the Next Aura Captain!!!!! Go to Rota, complete your Aura training and clean the world!!!” Arceus ordered.

“If you think I can do it! I will do it for the betterment of the World and Pokemons!!!!” Ash said.

“Thank you Chosen One!” Arceus said as a blinding light came.

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Ash woke up on his Bed and a determined look on his face. He went down to the living room to talk to Delia but suddenly, the home telephone started ringing and he went to pick it up.

“Hello?” Ash asked.

“Hey Cousin,” Ash heard a familiar voice and smirk.

“Queen Ilene, what can I do for you in this fine day?” Ash asked.

“Just called to ask when are you coming?” Ilene asked.

“I need to talk to Mom first,” Ash explained.

“Of course, and listen, please bring Aunty Delia, it has been ages since I have seen her,” Ilene said as she hangs up the phone.

What do you think? Will Delia accept it?

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#pokemon #ash ketchum #pokemon anime #pokemonanime #delia ketchum #pokemon giovanni #pokemon arceus #Chosen One #Team Rocket #Rota #Kingdom of Rota

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vtmgremlin · 5 months

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Can I ask you to gush/rant/rave about your most favorite, and then your least favorite clans? Just totally go off. I live for it.

Oh!! Omg hello (sorry for the wait)

Gosh I wish I had more energy to answer this properly but I shall try lol (Read more to not clog mutuals dashes!)

I favorite has to be the Hecata (Specifically the Cappadocians, Harbingers, etc.) Love me the clan of death (save for....the Giovannis...looks at them from afar).

I just think their whole deal is so much more interesting (personally!) than most others. The fact that y'all are traversing past the shroud and can interact with the shadowlands and just...idk I find it so much more amazing than the board room meetings of the Ventrue's.

That being said my next top three are Ventrue, Lasombra and Gangrel LMFAO

Love the Ventrue because they are just the equivalent of wolves being domesticated into those little crusty white dogs. Fantastic, really. (Also they are awful in so many ways but so much of it is looked over because they are so BORING about it !!!! which is so slay honestly). Personally, to me, they are the more Yaoi Clan.

Lasombra because like come on ya know? Shadow Lords of the highest fuckery. You're telling me these guys get Oblivion (Obentenbration), Dominate, AND Potence???? So i'm just supposed to sit here and get my shit rocked, a'ight. (Also fully believe that the Oceans are a mirror of the Abyss, which is why they were saliors ye old ages ago. Something Something, they were called back to the sea....hmmm...)

GANGREL! I didn't care much about them before until I made my son Blake, and there is a good reason because they really got the fuckin' full fist : ( Like it feels as though everyone forgets about them, even their lore stated that they were meant for a greater purpose but...we shall never truly know. Not only that but in V5....? really?? you're going to make a beast man vampire and NOT give them the ability to use Shape of the Beast's Wrath??? Jail for a thousand years. Love them because a bit of bias now for sure, but also the way they view everything so so refreshing as well (Like the Hecata), so removed from the politics (in some cases). It feels like they see a bigger picture here, and yet they are called "cowards" for not getting involved. Like shit man, would you want to go help when an ANTEDILUVIAN is fully awake and going on a murder rampage?

Yeah, I really wouldn't either, honestly.

Least favorite...hmm...IDK! I truly do like all the clans for their own reason, I guess least though would maybe be Brujah? But that might also be a case like the Gangrel where they (writers) lost the plot a long time ago. Like the True Brujah, hell yeah, now we're talking. But Normmie Brujah are very one note and I think thats sad :,/

Personally, think that this could all be fixed if we BROUGHT BACK BLOODLINES INTO V5 but thats a talk for another time.....//flops around

Anyways, thank you again for the ask!!!! Very sweet of you ;; w;;)/ Hope that this suffices TT u TT

#tumblr asks #vtm #vtm clans #hecata #ventrue #gangrel #lasombra #brujah #vtmb #vampire the masquerade #thank you again!!#getting asks is such a treat-really #kev speaks

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novaheart8 · 9 months

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Thinking about the Paulo Interlude again. I want N to kill Ghetsis so bad. Like. Imagine N, who loves all Pokémon and is dedicating his life to strengthening the bonds between people and Pokémon, finding out the man he considered his father killed a Pokémon?? I mean, I assume Ghetsis probably had before, as he did abuse Pokémon, but N didn't know about it (otherwise he wouldn't have ever referred to Ghetsis as his father). I want to see N finally get justice for himself and all those Pokémon and people Ghetsis hurt/killed. N would never let Ghetsis live after finding out he killed Rockruff!! Go white boy go!!! Get his ass!!!

I know that wouldn't realistically happen, because this is a Pokémon game and the target demographic is all audiences, but like. Rockruff was killed. You can do the same for Ghetsis.

What will most likely happen is that the villain team leaders who had redemption arcs/character development/dislike Giovanni will team up with the MC against Giovanni, Ghetsis, Rose, and Paulo (as Giovanni will fail to recreate Team Rainbow Rocket, and the only followers he really has are Grunts/his Executives besides Ghetsis and Rose, and Paulo wants every villain eradicated, which like, good for him, but also, that means Cyrus and Guzma and Maxie and Archie, and I will Not let them be destroyed). There'll be a series of battles and whatnot as the MC attempts to prove to Paulo that people change and not everyone who was once evil or considered as such will stay that way, but some do, and we're on the same page about wanting to punish those people, etc.

Gotta be honest during Paulo's monologue after Rockruff died and he talked about eradicating the world of evil people like Ghetsis, including Ghetsis, it was like,,, let him cook!! Tina was in denial that Rockruff was dead, so she was trying to calm Paulo down and tell him they could look for Rockruff (Rockruff technically disappeared since death can't be shown in Pokémon but there ain't no way that Pokémon isn't dead and it'd be anticlimactic if it wasn't. Sorry Rockruff but this is a powerful plot device and we need it to remain intact), but like?? Girl let him get rid of Ghetsis!! What makes anyone think Ghetsis can have a redemption and therefore shouldn't face the consequences of his actions?? He already got away from them for long enough it's about high time we saw some justice around here!! Good riddance old man!!! Paulo ATE with his monologue and I want to see the end of Ghetsis and Giovanni. Rose too but he's not a major plot device for this storyline so. Just toss him in a prison cell for life or something idrc. The other two though? Straight to Hell

#pokemon #pokemon masters #pokemon masters ex #natural harmonia gropius #n harmonia #pokemon n #pokemon paulo #rival paulo #team plasma ghetsis #plasma boss ghetsis #team rocket giovanni #rocket boss giovanni #death mention tw #abuse mention tw #tw // mentions of abuse #tw // death #sorry i held off on talking about this for so long #i have a lot of thoughts #this game. this damn game

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nicosraf · 1 year

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what are your fav paintings?? interpret this question how ever you want!! ill take any paintings that maybe sparked inspo for ABM or any religious paintings you love? or any painting you love in general!!! honestly Hironymous Bosch’s garden of earthy delights makes me think of the period of time when lucifer was introducing sin and indulgence to the other angels🫶🏻

OHHH yes i agree i also see that one as post-fall Lucifer and the demons <333

A lot of my fav paintings are just "beautiful man" aghsjdfs but I have a big attachment toward Patroclus by Jacques-Louis David and Narcissus by Caravaggio.

Ive mentioned this before but I'm really obsessed with the angel paintings and sketches of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. I discovered him on accident, and 1. wow he has an ABSURD amount of angel art just lying around, 2. he paints angels really soft and affectionately and it gives me violent brain rot

Look at this one!!!! An angel saving this guy from falling! They should kiss

He's drawn the 3 angels meeting Abraham biblical scene like 50 billion times in various states of undress.

And I love how affectionate he makes them with each other! I always wondered if he sincerely believed that this is what angels were like. Him just.... lying awake at night and thinking about angels cuddling and sitting together on clouds.

Anyway, here are some other favs (including God surrounded by his angels in the second to last pic, and a "fallen angel" in the last one):

Sorry I turned this into me screaming about Giovanni Batista Tiepolo, but I think his soft and very gay angels made me characterize angels the way I did. It also made me think about how, previous to humanity, all angels would have done is be gay

Anyway I'm gonna stop before I turn this into "angel Michael paintings ranked"

#i dont wanna ramble too long but #ugdhdbudnsksks #paintings......#i love gay paintings....#mine #ask

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dayone-ish · 3 months

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hello gamers and girlies I just got back from vacation and I am now catching up on raw 😌 notes are as follows (it’s gonna be long I’m So sorry)

Seth looks so sad and it’s making ME sad

THE THANK YOU SETH CHANTS STOPPPPPPP

Oh I Am So Sad About Seth Rollins

Gunther coming for Seth? 😳 okay!

Xavier where is your beard 🤨

Glad to see Giovanni back! Glad he’s okay

lord they killed Giovanni on live tv

PRIEST AND DREW RRAAAAHHHHHH 🗣️🔥‼️

Rhea baby girl you are so sexy and for WHAT

also damian don’t be jealous abt her 2k cover 🙄

JEY USO SIGHTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

just sitting in the bg like 😤🤝 I love him fr

yeet 😌

ALSO HI DAMAGE CTRL???????

hi Nia

begging creative to give her better outfits she’s too pretty (don’t argue with me)

Becky 😳 Rebecca ma’am 😳😳 your HAIR!!!

BAYLEY

BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

I LOVE HER SO MUCHHHHHH AAAARARARARARA

I love to talk about how tired I am of her but god. genuinely what CANT rhea do, she’s literally got it all

the reality of Cody not headlining mania is sinking in and it’s making me soooooo sad he’s my literal favorite my ult if you will

Dominik spit that fuckin gum out

AWOOGA HI MAMI 😳

AAWWWEEEEEESOMMEEEEE 🗣️‼️

that black outfit fucks mr mizanin good work

those mysterio boys STOPPPPP

WE WANT TRUTH 🗣️🔥‼️ AMEN!!!

I’ll say it Dom has gotten so good man he’s very fun to watch

OH DAMN DOM W

OH FUCK DIY HI BOYS

alright besties that’s it for tonight I am, how you say………. eepy

#went on a cruise and then drove for like 5 hours today I’m so tired 😪😴#wwe #wwe raw #h speaks #thanks for reading if you do ily 💛#long post

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readingandwritingandreading · 10 months

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From The Ground Up - Part 3

My Blurb: Welcome to part 3! This chapter features a special guest from a previous story! Mostly cause I missed her. My taglist is always open. Remember REBLOGS are gold!

Disclaimer: I own nothing!

Summary: Drew’s been in the wrestling business a long time and seen his fair share of Alpha & Omega drama. He’s certain when he finds his Omega this won’t be a problem, until the scent of cherries and orchids fill his senses and Cassidy Riley strolls into his life and he realizes a real relationship has to be built from the ground up.

Pairing: Alpha Drew McIntyre x Omega OFC Cassidy Riley

Warnings: A/B/O Dynamics, Drew being soft.

Status: In Progress

Tagging: @pioched | @ashes-writing | @cherrytheeredheadmamaclaymore | @thebookwormcat

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I stood from my spot on the crate, double checking my watch and stretching. I had been…waiting…in one of the quiet hallways, I only had a couple interviews tonight. I sighed, it was the last show in England, Raw after Money in the Bank. I knew Drew was here in the arena, his scent was in the air and the pain in my head was back down to a dull throb. Combined with the headache from the little sleep I got last night, I was a mess. The more I thought about how Drew had acted, the angrier I got, and the more I tossed and turned. A tug on my dress had me turning and looking down to see a blue eyed little boy looking up at me, his hand grabbing the glittery sequins of my dress.

“Hi little guy. Where did you come from?” He smiled, stretching his little hands towards me. I picked him up, settling him on my hip as I glanced around to see if his parents were nearby. “Where is your mom or dad?”

“Dada fight!” he exclaimed and I laughed. Well that narrowed it down a little bit.

“Dimitri! There you are! Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry!” a brunette appeared from around the corner pushing a stroller with another toddler in it. She quickly grabbed the boy from my arms, apologizing the whole time she strapped him into the stroller beside his brother.

“It’s ok, no harm done. I love kids!” I smiled, waving at the other boy. “I’m Cassidy Riley.” I extended my hand in greeting.

“Kiya Aichner-Barthel, nice to meet you.” she smiled, nodding her head towards the toddlers. “This is Dimitri & Luka. They’re excited to see their dads match tonight.”

“Oh! You must be Giovanni & Ludwig’s mate!” I had heard that they had a shared mate and a set of twin boys.

“Ugh, I hate their new names. Like Vince wanted to make sure everyone knew their nationality by using the most stereotypical ones they could find.” she shuddered. “So why are you hiding out back here? This is usually the kind of place I occupy the boys while Fabian and Marcel are busy.”

I blushed, not sure how much to divulge. Drew was starting a feud with the leader of her pack. I didn’t want to cause problems. “I’m just having some issues with my mate.” I hedged with a small smile.

“Alphas right? Hang on.” She grinned before handing each of the boys an applesauce pouch out of her bag and syncing her phone up to the show broadcast that was going on around us. Then she hopped up on the box I had vacated and patted the spot beside her. “I have two, and am therefore a plethora of knowledge. When did you meet?.”

Smiling, I sat beside her. “Yesterday, it didn’t go well. I haven’t seen him today but I know he’s here.”

“Why didn’t it go well? I mean I literally dropped everything and ran away when I met Fabian and Marcel, they had to catch me in my office to talk to me." She laughed, handing me an applesauce pouch and opening one for herself.

I accepted it gratefully, I had barely eaten today which wasn’t helping the tiredness or the headache. Looking at my watch again I sat down next to Kiya and told her everything that had happened between me and Drew so far. She nodded along and asked a couple questions but then seemed to be contemplating.

“Can I offer you some advice that helped me?” I nodded and she continued. “When I first found Fabian & Marcel I was terrified. I only knew them from their in ring personas and I had just gotten out of a terrible relationship. But then my friend told me: ’the universe just put two people, made just for you, right in front of your face’. So I gave them a chance and it was true. They are everything I could have ever wanted in mates. They provide for our family, they are attentive fathers and doting partners.” She shrugged, looking down at the boys playing in the stroller and babbling at the screen. “If Drew is your mate then somewhere inside him is the alpha you need. I’m not saying give into the caveman act, there’s a difference between protecting and controlling, but give him a chance to prove he can be more.”

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I grit my teeth at Riddle’s babble during our interview with Saxton. I wasn’t thrilled about teaming with him but if it helped pave the way to the Intercontinental title then so be it. After the interview I pulled Byron aside. “Where is Cassidy?” I knew she was in the building but I hadn’t spotted her all night and had been too busy to track her down until now.

“Hiding from you I assume,” I raised my eyebrow at his tone but he stood his ground. This wasn’t the first sign of loyalty that had been shown to my mate tonight. Kayla had chewed me a new one and berated me about having to spend half the night listening to Cassidy toss and turn in the room next to hers. That encounter had at least told me which hotel she was in, allowing me to adjust my reservation accordingly.

Fighting for calm, I held my hands out in a pleading manner. “I just want to talk to her, apologize for my behavior.”

He contemplates me for a few seconds before pulling out his schedule for the night. “She’s due to interview Becky near catering in five minutes.” I thanked him and turned to head that way but he grabbed my arm. “Cassidy’s a great person, don’t screw this up.” I nodded before taking off.

The interview had started when I arrived so I stood off to the side out of her line of sight and took her in, something I hadn’t had time to do yesterday. She stood taller than Becky, with similar copper waves that flowed to her chest. She was wearing a gold sequin covered dress that showed off her legs. Mine. My dick twitched at the thought of them wrapped around my waist but I took a deep breath to steady myself. She wasn’t going to hop into bed with me right away, she had made that clear. I had a plan though, I just had to get her to talk to me first.

Becky’s interview was cut short when Zoey attacked her from behind. Cassidy quickly stepped off camera, putting her closer to me and I headed towards her, uncomfortable with how close she was to a fight. She felt my presence as I approached and stiffened, turning slowly to face me.

“Hey,” her voice was almost a whisper and she looked around like she was searching for an escape.

My chest constricted at her reaction. I didn’t want my Omega to be afraid in my presence. “Can we talk?” I forced my expression to be calm and my voice soft.

She looked at me then, clearly startled by the change from yesterday. “I have one more interview in 10 minutes, then Raw Talk.”

I nodded, pulling a slip of paper from my pocket. I had expected this and wasn’t going to be deterred. “I’m in the same hotel, text me when you get done?” Her hand trembled as she reached for it, gasping softly when our hands made contact.

One of the backstage directors found her then, informing her the match was shortened and she was needed at the gorilla. I scowled at him but she smiled and said she would be there shortly. “I’ll text you.” Her voice had gone soft again and I groaned as her scent surrounded me when she walked around me.

Two hours later I was pacing my hotel room relentlessly. I had secured the room across from hers and the pain lessening had told me she returned an hour ago but I hadn’t heard from her yet.

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I toyed with the slip of paper as I sat on my bed. My other hand held my phone where I had already copied Drew’s number written in his bold scrawling writing to my phone but I hadn’t messaged him yet. I knew he was close, he must have switched hotels because the pain was considerably less than it had been last night. Keeping Kiya’s words in mind, I opened a blank chat, staring at the cursor blinking on the screen. How do I start this conversation? Oh hey, it’s me, your mate. Sure, let's give this thing a try. Sure, you’re gorgeous but you’re kind of an asshole and I'm not sure how this is going to work. Ugh! I pressed my head back into the pillow, staring at the ceiling, my phone flopping to my stomach.

With the exception of one boyfriend that lasted for a year, I had waited for my Alpha. My true mate. Why was I hesitating now? I didn’t want to be alone anymore. By any standard Drew was the perfect Alpha. He was big and strong, more than capable of protecting and caring for his Omega’s needs. Speaking of, he was also hot as hell. His entrance gear and deep accent made him seem like he had just waltzed off the cover of a historical romance novel. That thought alone had me wiggling and clamping my thighs together.

The attraction was there for him as well, I had seen it in his eyes after my interview with Becky. The memory of the way he looked at me with undisguised want had me grabbing my phone. I had to at least give this a shot.

“Hey…it’s Cassidy.”

I took a deep breath and watched the three bubbles pop up on the screen immediately after my message was sent. Ok, so he was waiting by the phone. I jumped when a knock sounded on my door. Leaving my phone on the bed, I walked to the door and looked through the peephole and smiled.

“Hi,” I breathed, momentarily stunned by Drew’s presence in front of me. He had showered and changed like I had, the black shirt and leather jacket accentuating his broad chest. The dark jeans and boots completing the outfit has me suppressing a bolt of desire. Stupid mate hormones.

“I hope this is ok, I wanted to talk to you in person.” His voice pulled me out of my perusal of his body and I blushed at the look in his eye. “Can I come in?”

I glanced back at my room, it wasn’t a mess, but allowing him into my personal space right now didn’t seem like a good idea. That coffee and pine smell were playing havoc on my senses. He must have caught the indecision on my face, quickly producing an alternative. “We can go for a walk by the water if you’d rather. I know a little ice cream place we could stop at.”

“That would be nice, let me grab my shoes.” I agreed, relieved at the safer option. “Ice cream is the way to an Omega’s heart.” I told him as I slid on my sneakers, reveling in the laugh that lit up his face.

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I chuckled at the way Cassidy’s eyes lit up when I handed her the waffle cone filled with rocky road ice cream. She hadn’t hesitated in ordering it even when faced with the mountain of options at the shop. Mental note, her favorite ice cream is rocky road. I was determined to show her I could be better than what she saw last night, though the heated way she had let her eyes drift over me when she opened her door told me that biology was working in my favor.

“So, um…what did you want to talk about?” She broke the silence as we left the shop and headed towards the waterfront. Her eyes were on the stores around us but I could almost feel her apprehension.

“I wanted to apologize for last night. I was hyped up for my return and finding you gone, I got a case of Alpha brain.” Her snort of derision spurned me on. “It’s no excuse, you were injured and I blamed you for it. But I will be a better mate than that. I’ve been waiting for you for a long time.” I watched her expression as I spoke, heartened to see a small smile appear.

She turned to face me, “I accept and appreciate the apology. It was a very…overwhelming event for me as well.” She stopped to gaze out over the water before continuing. “I have wanted this for a long time also but I was serious last night about not jumping immediately into bed with you. Mate or not.” She met my eyes hesitantly, a shiver running through her.

“I understand and I have come up with a plan for that.” She tilted her head curiously at my statement. “When is your next heat due?”

She balked, eyes glaring. “That’s kind of personal.” She shivered again when the wind picked up.

I grinned, “At the risk of sounding like a caveman again; I'm your mate, I need to know these things.”

She huffed, pulling her phone out of her pocket and opening an app, “Roughly three weeks from now.”

“Perfect,” I gently led her to a nearby bench, pulling off my jacket and draping it around her. “That gives me three weeks to woo you.” She snorted and I smiled before growing serious. “The pain is going to be too much if we are apart, I know you didn’t sleep well last night.” I gently used her chin to turn her face back to me when she turned away. “I didn’t fare much better.”

“What are you suggesting?” She eyed me warily but snuggled further into my jacket.

“We travel together, share a room.” I shrugged.

“Drew!” she jolted back like i’d shocked her.

“We don’t have to share a bed, unless you want to.” I shrugged when she glared at me. “Thought I’d check.”

She toyed with the sleeve of my jacket, looking uncertain. “I don’t know…we could have separate beds?” she bit her lip. “And no sex.”

“Scouts honor.” I held my right hand up. “No sex…unless you ask for it.” I added.

She rolled her eyes and sighed. I held my breath while she contemplated my plan. “Ok, when do we start?”

I pulled her into a hug causing her to squeak and laugh. “We need to make sure we are on the same flight tomorrow and then we look at the schedule for the next three weeks.”

She nodded but didn’t make an attempt to pull out of my arms. “What about tonight? There’s only one bed in my room.”

“I’m right across the hall if you need me. I switched hotels when I found out where you were staying.” I replied, unable to resist pressing my nose to her hair and reveling in the orchid and cherry scent.

#micole writes things now #alpha!drew #drew mcintyre #drew mcintyre x OFC #alpha!drew mcintyre #From the Ground Up

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Great American Novels

Time for another of those "look at a list of Great Novels and see how many I've read" things - though my memory does begin to fail me a bit, especially when it comes to 'worthy' books that I may have heard *of* a lot but not actually read.

The Great Gatsby

Yes, for school. Was I particularly taken with it? No. Never bothered watching any movie adaptation and can never remember what it was about in detail, I always have to look it up.

An American Tragedy, Theodore Dreiser

Author name sounds familiar, but I dont know what this book is without looking it up… nope, have not read this. It's public domain now so I could, I guess.

The Making of Americans, Gertrude Stein

I've heard of her. I have not read this book.

Death Comes for the Archbishop, Willa Cather

I have heard of Willa Cather and may have read something by her but probably not this.

A Farewell To Arms, Hemingway

Obviously know who Hemingway is but cannot tell you whether I've read this or not. I don't know, sorry.

Passing, Nella Larsen

No familiarity.

The Sound and the Fury + Absalom, Absalom, Faulkner

I don't like Faulkner. This opinion likely stems from ahving been forced to read something he wrote in school and being annoyed by it. However, I can't tell you what I read. I've read about both of these and may or may not have read some part of one of them at some point.

Nightwood, Djuna Barnes

No familiarity, but now that I look it up on wikipedia, I need to actually go find that for research purposes, this seems relevant to my interests.

East Goes West, Younghill Kang

Never heard of it, I assume it has to do with the Chinese in California? Oops, no, Korean, sorry.

Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston

Heard of it. Haven't read it.

USA, John Dos Passos

No familiarity.

Ask the Dust, John Fante

No familiarity

The Big Sleep, Raymond Chandler

I've heard of it but mostly because there's a movie, which I also haven't seen.

The Day of the Locust, Nathaniel West

I thought I'd heard of the author but it appears probably not. No familiarity then.

The Grapes of Wrath, Steinbeck

Had to read it for school.

Native Son, Richard Wright

Heard of it.

The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, Carson McCullers

No familiarity.

A Time to be Born, Dawn Powell

No familiarity.

All the King's Men, Robert Penn Warren

Heard of it.

The Street, Ann Petry

No familiarity.

In a Lonely Place, Dorothy B Hughes

Heard of the author.

The Mountain Lion, Jean Stafford

No familiarity but the tiny amount of info on wikipedia makes me think this might be a children's adventure book.

The Catcher in the Rye, Salinger

Heard of it, sure, but never read it

Charlotte's Web, E B White

Yes, I read this!

Invisible Man, Ralph Ellison

Nope

Farenheit 451, Bradbury

Obviously familiar with the general idea but never read it.

Maud Martha, Gwendolyn Brooks

No familiarity.

The Adventures of Augie March, Saul Bellow

No familiarity

Lolita, Nabokov

Yes, I read this of my own free will in college (and I'm glad of it, because the impression I had of the novel before reading it was very far off what the book actually was, so at least now I have an informed opinion)

Giovanni's Room, James Baldwin

No familiarity.

Peyton Place, Grace Metalious

Name sounds familiar though I suspect it was made into a miniseries or something. (checking - yeah, tv show, movies, etc)

Deep Water, Patricia Highsmith

Didn't she write The Price of Salt? (checks) Oh, and also Ripley. But I don't know this book.

No-No Boy, John Okada

No familiarity.

On The Road, Jack Kerouac

Heard of it.

The Haunting of Hill House, Shirley Jackson

Heard of it, and read some Shirley Jackson, but I don't think I read this.

Catch-22, Joseph Heller

Heard of it.

A Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine l'Engle

Yes, I read this and several other of her books, but this wasn't my favorite.

Another Country, James Baldwin

Not familiar.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Ken Kesey

Familiar with it but didn't read it.

Pale Fire, Nabokov

DOn't know this book

The Zebra-Striped Hearse, Ross Macdonald

No familiarity (checks) Apparently it's a detective book

The Bell Jar, Sylvia Plath

Heard of it.

The Group, Mary McCarthy

No familiarity

The Crying of Lot 49, Thomas Pynchon

I've heard of the author.

A Sport and a Pastime, James Salter

Is this a baseball book? (checks) Oh, I guess it's about sex. No familiarity.

Couples, John Updike

I've heard of the author.

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, Philip K Dick

I've read several things by Dick but probably not this one and I still haven't watched Blade Runner.

Divorcing, Susan Taubes

No familiarity.

Portnoy's COmplaint, Philip Roth

I think I've heard of the author

Slaughterhouse Five, Vonnegut

Heard of it.

Are you there God? It's me Margaret, Judy Blume

Pretty sure I read this as a kid.

Desperate Characters, Paula Fox

No familiarity.

Play it as it Lays, Joan Didion

No familarity, but I think I've dimly heard of Joan Didion.

Log of the Ss the Mrs Unguentine, Stanley Crawford

No familiarity

Mumbo Jumbo, Ishmael Reed

No familiarity

Sula, Toni Morrison

No familiarity

The Revolt of the Cockroach People, Oscar Zeta Acosta

No familiarity

Oreo, Fran Ross

No familiarity, though I can guess what it's about.

The Dispossessed, Urusla K LeGuin

I literally have a copy sitting on my to-read stack. I'll get there.

Winter in the Blood, James Welch

No familiarity

Corregidora, Gayl Jones

No familiarty

Speedboat, Renata Adler

No familiarity

Ceremony, Leslie Marmon Silko

No familiarity.

Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison

see previous

A Contract with God, Will Eisner

I've heard of the author

Dancer from the Dance, Andrew Holleran

No familiarity

The Stand, Stephen King

I'm familiar with it but did not read it.

Kindred, Octavia E Butler

Yes, I've read this

The Dog of the South, Charles Portis

No familiarity

Housekeeping, Marilynne Robinson

No familiarity

The Salt Eaters, TOni Cade Bambara

This sounds familiar. I don't know if I've read it, a piece of it, something inspired by it, or someone talking about it, but the plot description is very familiar.

Little, Big; Or the Fairies Parliament, John Crowley

No familiarity.

Oxherding Tale, Charles Johnson

No familiarity

Machine Dreams, Jayne Anne Phillips

No familiarity

Blood Meridian, Cormac McCarthy

Heard of book and author, someone I know was going through a McCarthy phase

A Summons to Memphis, Peter Taylor

No familiarity

Watchmen

This should not be on this list, it's not an American novel.

Beloved, Toni Morrison

Heard of this book specifically

Dawn, Octavia Butler

Read it, it's on my shelf

Geek Love, Katherine Dunn

No familiarity (and it's the circus kind of geek)

Tripmaster Monkey, Maxine Hong Kingston

No familiarity

Dogeaters, Jessica Hagedorn

No familiarity

American Psycho, Bret Easton Ellis

Familiar with it. I didn't watch the movie but I read about both it and the book.

How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accents, Julia Alvarez

No familiarity

Mating, Norman Rush

No familiarity

Bastard out of Carolina, Dorothy Allison

Very familiar with it. Watched the movie. Don't think I've read the book but not sure.

The Secret History, Donna Tartt

Heard of it and been told it's good.

So Far from God, Ana Castillo

Not familiar with it

Stone Butch Blues, Leslie Feinberg

Definitely aware of it, it was referenced a lot in some of the 90s lesbian fiction I did read, but I haven't read it.

The Shipping News, Annie Proulx

Heard of it.

Native Speaker, Chang-Rae Lee

I thinK i've heard of it?

Sabbath's Theater, Philip Roth

Still think I've heard of the author

Under the Feet of Jesus, Helena Maria Viramontes

No familiarity

Infinite Jest, David Foster Wallace

Heard of it

I Love Dick, Chris Kraus

No familiarity

Underworld, Don Delillo

No familiarity.

The Intuitionist, Colson Whitehead

No familiarity.

Blonde, Joyce Carol Oates

Heard of the author.

House of Leaves, Mark Z Danielewski

Head of it

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier&Clay, Michael Chabon

no familiarity

The Last Saumrai, Helen DeWitt

wasn't that a tom cruise movie (no this is apparently about a single mother)

The Quick and the Dead, Joy Williams

wasn't that a western (well, this is something else, but wikipedia isn't telling me what)

Erasure, Percival Everett

No familiarity

I the Divine, Rabih Alameddine

No familiarity

The Corrections, Jonathan Franzen

I have heard of the author

Caramelo, Sandra Cisneros

No familiarity

We're past the year 2000 in publications now and I'm starting to strike out hard. I've never even heard of any of the books or authors past this point save for N.K.Jemisin and maybe Patricia Lockwood, so it got pointless to list them.

#books #fiction #hit list

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