#also yes this is widely exagerated too

[sadkois]

KAZAMA & NISHIKI FT. RANDOM STUFF IVE SEEN ON THE INTERNET PT. 1

here u go @koissad (I LOVE U NISHIKI IM SORRY)

#NEXT PART MIGHT HAVE ACTUAL BACKGROUNDS ASDHJKK #akira nishikiyama #yakuza #yes its all kazama bein an ass to nishki sdjkaksd #also yes this is widely exagerated too #kazama wouldnt touch nishki #ASHGDJKL #u know what i mean. #first one is an scenario ive seen a lot in videos #second one is actually based on an ow l ho use fanart i saw and cant seem to find anymore help asdghj #koidraws #kazama #theres only one more part with y0 nish and slick back hair nish... these were all just sketches but i decided to color them for some reason

[theweefreewomen]

I bought and read the novelisation of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (the book based on the movie based on the comic book based on classic Victorian literature) and it’s facinating to see the difference between movie Jeykll and this version of Jeykll. people in the fandom joke about him being kind of wet and pathethic in the film, which is definitely an exageration, but in the novelisation... it’s a tad more accurate.

Shaking with weakness and personal misery, the scrawny figure arose, blinking his nervous, saucer-wide eyes. He was a slight man who easily slipped his entire hand out of Hyde’s wrist shackles, leaving the torn chains on the floor. His ashen face reflected his ordeal. His large Adam’s apple bobbed up and down as he gulped.

“Henry Jeykll, at your service. And I would very much like to earn my pardon and return to London.” He swallowed hard. “May I have a glass of water, please?”

someone please wrap this man in a blanket and give him some tea.

“Liar. I’m a good man.” Jekyell whimpered.

[after talking with Nemo]

Jekyll scampered away without looking back.

That Henry Jeykll, famous for scampering about everywhere.

Jeykll blinked his saucerlike eyes, then swallowed hard in his scrawny throat.

again with the saucer eyes.

“I’m going inside there.” Jeykll’s voice was a mere squeak amid the choatic noise.

I wish I could make gifs because I would love to have a side-by-side comparison between this description and Jason Flyming’s actual performance.

Then his body began to change. Bones lenghened and thickened, muscles swelled and bulged. [...] He convulsed and spasmed, clamping his lips shut to hold in the air. Every time he suffered through this, the transformation brought him more and more agony.

Finally, Jekyll could not help himself. He screamed underwater, but let out only a mouthful of bubbles as his back arched and limps thrashed. His eyes began to bleed.

not actually connected to the ‘wet and pathetic’ thing, I just really like how the book described the transformation here. it really leans hard into the body horror on top of the horror of drowning.

Skittish Jekyll slipped on the slick coating of fresh frozen ice that covered the armored upper deck, but Quartermain caught him.

Someone had way too much fun with alliteration here.

[Skinner] looked like a frozen corspe, but at least he had stopped shivering, unlike Henry Jekyll.

‘Skinner might look like a zombie but at least he isn’t shivering like a loser.’

“Look out!” Jeykll cried in a thin squeak. He shoved Nemo aside just before the icicle spike spintered into chips on the chimney floor.

“I thank you. I would have been killed.”

Jeykll blinked, then smiled. “I’m glad that... I can be useful, too.”

yes Henry you did a Good Job here but also this isn’t the time for your praise kink.

#the league of extraordinary gentlemen #lxg #technically i think it's based on the script not the final film #this is by no means a complant #i enjoyed the novelisation the same way i enjoy the film #ie it's a lot of fun and not to be viewed as Serious Media #i just think it's interesting how you can have two similar but different interpretations of a character based on the same source material #and again i think a lot of the difference comes down to flymming's acting

[mari-lair]

Norray halloween week Day 1: Ghosts!

If curious, below are some random info about this Teacher/ghost AU

Ray got a gun and he can use it. The ghost gun isn’t able to touch, much less physically hurt anyone, but it replicate the sound of a real gun, which contributed a lot to how low priced his haunted house rent has become. It nearly gave Norman a heart attack the first time he heard it.

After being dead for a while, Ray learned how to turn visible and invisible at will and play around small objects such as paper, shoes and butcher knives. He can control up to 4 small objects at a time or something relativaly heavy like a chair if he really concentrate. The more he got the hang of controling and moving small objects the lower his house rent become, rarely getting aggressive but still able to physically hurt people. On All Hallows Eve he can posses people’s bodies and get out of the house he haunts, but he always ends up back to his empty ‘home’ when the night is over.

Ray is an incredibly fast learner. Just by observing the people that visits his house, he learned a decent amount of modern english and understand the basics of how tecnology is a  thing now -he wished this advanced tecnology was invented when he was alive. It would make the of lack of food and nutrients less of a deadly nightmare in open sea.

As a pirate, Ray used to be the one in charge of doing most of the bloody work and take the night watch, protecting his captain’s back from both outside and inside forces. He was constantly alert, borderline paranoic. But as the years in death passed, he grew more calm, very patient. He usually don’t mind new people in his house, happy to learn more modern english and befriend the guests willing to tolerate him. If a new guest cross a line however,  Ray will do his best to scare them away. Hurt them or kill them by manipulating knives if he sees fit.

It’s very rare for adults to see Ray as anything other than a nonsense they have no energy to deal with or a warning sign for their crumbling lives, so he usually hang around kids. The childish company mellows him with time.

Ray is from a time where death was common and getting hurt was inevitable so what people consider pretty serious is something Ray considers mild “Why are you being so dramatic about seeing some bone? Be grateful your hand is still attached to your wrist after you slaped your daughter. If it wasn’t for her wishes you wouldn’t have legs to run away.”

Norman is considered a genius and have countless prizes under his belt. He wanted to go to the moon when he was a kid but because of his weak health, he knew he would not be acepted in the space program. He decided teaching was the next best thing later on, accepted as a teacher in a prestigious school while still young. He enjoys and understand all subjects but love history the most, unable to deny it was hard and frustrating to teach a whole class of teens at times but still liking his job. Having one student that was genuinaly interested in his class was more than enough to make his day.

When Norman first started teaching, he felt more responsable than he had his whole life. It wasn’t a bad feeling per see, but it made him anxious so he called his little sister Cherry once a week to ask her questions about her teachers and make sure he was doing a good job.

Norman may not be the funniest of teacher but he’s still a favorite for his palpable cares for his students. He does not make the subject easier than is requested but he put a lot of effort into making people enjoy their world history, teaching with passion and seriously answering any questions, no matter how silly or joking it sounds. He’s understanding and try his best to help those with dificulty with the subject, always giving people second chances, having lost countless nights of sleep correcting re-writen essays after deadlines and turning his test questions into podcasts for students with adhd, aware the big historical excerpts are fundamental for answering the test but too hard to focus, specially with limited time.

The lambda crew are problem children. Norman went the extra mile to save Barbara and Zazie from failing classes even outside history and left Vincent startruck with his wide knowladge about not only world history but a ton of subjects he could be teaching too if he wasn’t overworking himself. Norman is both happy to inspire the squad to study hard and also very awkward by their blind admiration.

The teacher had a firm “ghost don’t exist”  mentality, which is one of the reasons he brought the haunted house in the first place. He had chalked Ray up as an halucination from his sleep deprived brain, having the rotten luck of buying the house right after a bad guest owned. The ghost got more annoyed than usual from things as insignificant as Norman keeping the lights on for too long, putting music Ray doesn’t vibe with, or just acting unfairly cute, to more personal matters such as Norman studying about Ray and his family lives. They used to have a distant and bad relationship but once Ray noticed Norman had only admiration for history, being genuinaly kind when trying to talk instead of mocking his existence, Ray apologised. Norman was still wary at first but they quickly hit off, enjoying to learn what the other had to offer and matching in wits.

When Norman catch a fever or a bad cold Ray gets wary. He know, on some level, that medicine have evolved a lot, but he remenbers way too clearly how serious even the weakest of diseases could get if not imediatly treated.  He always stick by Norman’s side when the teacher sneezes, not taking his eyes off him. Usually Norman keep working when he catch a cold, so Ray learned to float Norman’s grading papers out of his reach when coughing joined his sneezes. Floating a paper is enough to get Norman to take a break most of the time, but if the get stubborn Ray will stop playing nice. Just lower his voice to comander mode and order “Rest. Now. Or I’ll make your life a living hell.” and Norman does what he’s told, it’s very unconfortable to have a gun in the face and he does feel very tired.

When Norman is seriously sick, not just coughing but stuck to his bed. Ray freak out and fear for his life. When it reached this level, most of his crewmates died or had to be thrown in the sea to not infect other. Yes Ray know it’s not as bad anymore, but even when he observed guests, they rarely got sick, and when it got bad they where taken to a doctor. Norman lives alone so he got no one to feed him and bring him blankets or take him to the doctor if he lies for hours in bed. Ray was all the help he would get and he is fucking dead, he can’t measure his temperature or take care of him properly. Ray does tries his best though. He concentrated a lot to float heavy blankets and pillows towards Norman. Imediatly fetching any pills asked of him and doing his best to make him tea. It isn’t tasty, but Norman still appreciates his care.

Ray is the first to fall in love, he think “If only I could  kiss this fool and hug him, I would do it on the daily. I wish he was alive back then... He would love meeting Emma...” at least once a week but a big part of him is just “Forget scurvy! Norman would die of cold or malnutricion before he reached 10. Thank god the helpless bastard took his sweet time to be born.”

Ray cannot touch any eletronics, he can’t even come close without phones, computers, and tvs turning to statics, so Norman buys an illustrated book about the Red Mane Pirates for Ray to see his crew again. He know is not perfect but is the best he can offer whenever Ray expresses missing his family.

They read together. Norman occasionally teaching a new word to his ghost and Ray correcting any historical inacuracy. It’s fun.

Norman finds an illustration of an alive Ray sleeping in the mast waaay too beautiful. Ray snort at the romantized draw, disolving into laughter by how Norman failed to hide his blush.

It became a habit to read history books together and tease each other. More often then not, it lead to a history class and way to much sass on both ends.

“Wait, so there really was a world war? I heard about it from old guests but I thought they were exagerating when they called world war! And what do you mean 2? There was a second one??”

“How did miss the second one? It was HUGE, quite horribl-”

“You were not even alive when it happened.”                                        

“Tecnically, you weren’t either Ray-” 

Ray is a bit scared of how attached he got to Norman, knowing eventually the man would die. He hopes it will take a long time, and that once he had a painless death, he will become a ghost too, but he doesn’t really believe Norman will ever turn into a ghost. Ray knows not everyone that dies became a ghost. Since someone as compassionable as Emma -even if she was forced to have blood and dirty choises on her hand to survive the merciless seas- was not cursed to became a ghost, he was confident someone as kind as Norman would dissapear from Ray’s afterlife once he died too.

More of this AU here

.

And since you reached the end of this text wall. You can have this bonus Norman being awkward/excited about their growing friendship.

#norray #the promised neverland #tpn norman #tpn ray #norray week #norrayweek #i still can't draw adult BUT THERE WAS AN ATTEMPT #i don't know much about history so guyhiluojikço #NORMAN SLEEPING POSE WAS SO HARD TO DRAW HOLY SHI- #but i love this au #yiouhoji freaking ship week anxiety tho

[snixregal]

Have you seen Asami?

Hi everyone! I usually don’t post my stuff, just repost, but I have a new obsession: Korrasami. And this small story came to my mind and won’t let go! So...here it is. English is not my mother tonge, so I apologize for all the mistakes! And I hope you enjoy!

_____________________________________

“Have you seen Asami?” Korra asked, interrupting the tea time of Tenzin and Pema. Tenzin raised a eyebrow, he thought that at least  had teach Korra how to greet people politely.

“Good afternoon to you too, Korra.” Said the airbender with sarcasm, making the Avatar frowned, a little bit confused. “No, we didn’t see your girlfriend.”

“Asks the kids, they’re training over there.” Answer Pema kindly, pointing to the back of the temple. “Thanks, Pema.” Said Korra sticking out the tongue to her air master.

Indeed, Jinora, Ikki and Meelo were training, or at least trying. As always they were a good team, but a messy one.

“Korra!” Yelled the three kids when they saw their not-bloodrelated big sister. “Hey kids! How´s the training?”

“I can’t wait to Rohan to be old enough to train. Then it will be just the boys: him, me and Poki.” Said Meelo, always complaing about his sisters, even if he loves them.

“How can we help you, Korra?” Jinora was the most controled of the three childrens of Tenzin. “Have you seen Asami?”

“Yes, she was here just a minute ago.”

“Meelo tried to steal your girlfriend.” Accused Ikki with a laugh. Korra raise an eyebrown with the hands on her hips. Meelo blushed. “You can’t blame a boy for trying.” He said with a shrug. “Actually I can. She’s my girlfriend, and I thought you were my friend.” Meelo smiled with what he thinks is a seductive smile. A very childish one. “I’m you friend Korra. Always. But she’s so...”

“Adult. And you’re a child. Better don’t finish that sentence.” Cut Korra laughing. “You’re lucky you’re the Avatar, if not, I’ve already would had steal the girl.”

“So now she’s just with me because I’m the Avatar? Lucky me.” Laugh Korra with a sigh. “Where did she go?”

“I think I saw her with Mako on the terrace of the temple.” Remember Ikki. Korra narrowed her eyes. On the terrace? That was their place. “Thanks kids.”

“Don’t worry Korra, if I couldn’t steal her, Mako has no chance.” Yelled Meelo, gaining a punch on the head from her older sister.

Mako did was on the terrace, but again, no sign of Asami. Where in the spirits hell was her girlfriend?

“Hey Mako”

“Hey Avatar”

“Had you´ve been with Asami?”

“Yes, she just left with Bolin.” Now Bolin? What happens with Asami? Korra felt like all day she’s been a minute late for the tallest brunette.

“Is everything ok?” Asked the firebender.

“Yeah, yeah, sure.” Answerd Korra, with an idly hand gesture, distracted. Everything was ok....right?

Bolin was with Opal, admiring her air powers like it was the first time. He was always so excited about everything, but mostly when it’s involve Opal. They were way too better match than with Korra’s crazy cousin, that’s for sure.

“Hey couple, how are you?”

“Look honey, the Avatar is here.” Said Bolin, exagerating on purpose. After the fight with Kuvira he had been teasing Korra with small reverences everytime he saw her. The first ten times maybe it was funny, now? not so much. “Where’s your other half?” Ask her friend, looking over her shoulder like Asami was coming behind the Avatar.

“Yeah, same question. Mako told me was with you.” Korra pointed Bolin a little bit mad. Are all of them playing with her? It’s was all of this a big joke?

“Yeah, but she left...”

“Let me guess, a minute ago?”

“Yeah! I thought she went with you.”

“Not even close, Bolin.”

“I’m sure she’s also looking for you, Korra.” Said Opal with a tender smile, making Korra narrow eyes again. “Do you know something I should know?” The Avatar didn’t miss how the couple share a look.

“Of course not, my dearest Avatar. My good Korra, how could you think something like that? My beloved Korrasami, I’m your friend, right?”

“How did you call me?”

Bolin look at Opal, clearly asking for a saving hand of that conversation. Opal laugh, that was her boyfriend, yes sir. “Bolin just trying to say there’s nothing we should tell you.”

“Then where’s Asami?” Asked Korra for the millionth time, pouting. “Maybe she’s watching the new airbenders traing.”

A new group of airbenders, this time all kids not older than six, had arrived the temple a few weeks ago, and now everything was a lot more caothic.

And, finally, there was Asami, looking at the kids, amused, while Bumi tried to teach them.

“Hey stranger.” Greet Korra, hugging the brunette from behind with a small kiss under the ear. “Hi, love.” Asami smile at her with such tender in her eyes. “Where had you´ve been?” Asked the Avatar trying not to sound needy.

“Looking for you.”

“No, I was looking for you. You were....everywhere but with me.” Korra pouted dramatically, making her girlfriend laugh and kiss her nose.

“Maybe I have bussines to do....” Laugh Asami.

“With Mako and Bolin?”

“Oh spirits, are you jealous?”

“Of course not! I just missed you.” Asami turns in Korra’s arms and kiss her. “There’s something I want to ask you...” Start the owner of Future Industries, but then all the kids saw the Avatar was there.

“Loooooook! is the Avatar!!” That’s been happening since all the kids arrive at the temple. All the small ones runs towards Korra, too excited, using their new powers to be faster. A very bad idea, of course. A wild wind push Asami over the cliff.

“Asami!!” Scream Korra, jumping behind with no hesitation. The Avatar catch the woman, bending the air, landing gently on a mountain ledge.

“Are you ok?” Asks Korra, worried, caressing Asami’s cheeks with a soft hand, looking for some possible injuries. Asami kiss that hand. “I’m always perfect with you, my love.” Korra blushed. “Well...I try.” The Avatar scratch her neck, like everytime she’s nervous. “I hope you don’t want to ask me if I want kids, after what just happens.” Laugh the Avatar, trying to look like a normal conversation not happening in the wall of a mountain.

“For all the spirits, no.” Asami also laugh. “Maybe in a few years.... But not now.” Korra open wide eyes, for her girlfriend amusement. “No, I’m just gonna ask you... Well, I wanna ask you... Just if you want, of course...” Now Asami was the only nervous on that ledge. Korra grabs her chin, making Asami look directly at her warm eyes, and smile. “Tell me.”

“Giiiiirrrrrlllllsssss!!! I saw you fall! Are you okey?” Bolin, of course, looking at them from the edge, meters over the two girls. Korra look at him, angry.

“Can we have some privacy, pretty please?”

“But you fell....”

“We’re alive, right? I’m the damn Avatar, don’t have to worry!”

“Love, don’t get mad, friends do worry.” Said Asami taking her hands, caressing them with one finger.

“I’ve been looking for you all day, and I’m only get a private moment with you because you fell from the mountain. I think is too much if they also took this from us.” Asami laugh hard and loud, grabs Korra’s face and kiss her, with decision, pasionately.

“What would I do without you?” Asks Asami with a wide, bright smile. Korra look at her spellbound, hipnotized by Asami’s smile and lovinly gaze. “You would surely fall from fewer mountains.” Answers the Avatar, still enchanted by the kiss.

“You two aaaaaareeeee sooooooo cuuuuuuteeeeee. Right honey? they remind me of us.” Bolin still was watching from the edge. “Bolin!!” Screams Korra, moving the earth under her friend to create a small wall that keep him away from the edge of the mountain. A while, at least.

“I would never regret to fall for you, my love.” The one that almost fell from the ledge was Korra after that words. But Asami doesn’t let her react to that. “But I was trying to tell you something...” A little bit nervous again. “What I was trying to say...to ask you, is....if you want, maybe... Would you like to move with me?”

Yep, Korra wasn’t specting that. Not at all. “Like....to your house?”

Asami wasn’t looking at her, moving her hands, even more nervous than before. “Well, that’s was I was talking with Bolin, his family has return to Earth Kingdom, so we’ll be all alone. If you want, of course. A…and…and my house is huge, we dont have to spent all the time togheher if you don’t like. We don’t even have to sleep in the same bed...or in the same room. We’ll have plenty. You’ll have a lot of space for training, or for, whatever you want. And I’m counting with Naga, of course.”

She was rambling, that’s for sure. Korra was having a hard time keeping her laugh, she has never saw Asami so unsure. But why so unsure? Nonsense.

“You mean, without Tenzin, without Jinora, Ikki and Meelo the stealer? Without small airbenders? Without Mako and Bolin? Just the two of us? Plus Naga.” Asami finally look into Korra’s eyes. “Is a bad idea, right?”

“My amazing girlfriend and my enormous polar bear dog, all alone in a mansion full of surfaces to explore? No Naga in that last picture, obvious.” Was the time for Asami to blush.

“Korra, you mean...?”

“Let’s pack! Or even without packing, I can’t wait to live you you!”

The Avatar was radiant of happiness, full and completely happy with the idea of share a house, a life, with the woman she loves. “Only one thing...” Korra said, raising one finger. Asami listen. “That thing about not sharing a bed was a joke, right?”

The laugh of ms.Sato echoes all over the mountain. “Are you sure about this, Korra?”

“Never been so sure about anything else. I wish we had done it before.” Asami leans towars Korra, hands in the Avatar’s chest.

“What did she say? She said yes?” Obviously Bolin tear apart the wall time ago and was watching them again. Korra could have spit fire to him if is wasn’t for Asami, who laugh again.

“She said yes.”

“I told you! I want a party when you move! We have to celebrate.” Opal was besides him, softly laughing, she knows her boyfriend was very inopportune and was interrupting a very personal moment, but she love him that way. Is not like there’s something she can do, of course.

Korra ignore them, hidding herself in Asami’s hug, feeling already in home. “Why are you so perfect? I’m so lucky.”

“I’m the lucky one. Avatar’s girlfriend, remember?” Korra laughed against Asami’s chest.

“True. Meelo said the same. Being the Avatar is my only charm, aparently.”

“That and your amazing abs.” Whisper Asami in Korra’s ear, amused.

“I think I need to have you out of here. Now.”

“I agree, love.”

The Avatar look deep in her girlfriend’s eyes. “Thank you, Asami. Not just this, everything since I knew you. I really am the luckiest Avatar ever.”

Two hands pulls Korra closer by the hips, crashing in a tender but pasionate kiss that grew quickly. There’s was fire and it wasn’t for Korra’s powers.

“Asami, I...I...”

There was so much feeling in the Avatar’s chest to expres it in just three words. But she want to tell, she wants Asami to know, to feel what she feel. But there wasn’t enough words in the world. All the feelings was stuck in her throath.

“Me too, Korra. So much.”

Korra push Asami against the wall when she kissed her again, incapalble of stoped herself. That woman awaked every cell in her body, every nook in her soul.

“Giiiiirrrrrsssssllll!! Do you need me to go there and help you get back here?”

“I swear I’m gonna kill him.” Laugh Korra biting Asami’s lips. “Later, now let’s get out here.”

The Avatar touch Asami’s mouth one last time with her fingertips. She has no words to expres all her feelings, but can prove it, they have a full live for that, right? Both woman smile each other and jumps at the air. Their new home was waiting.

__________________________________

Soooooo....that’s it. What do you think? :)

#korrasami #lok #korra x asami #asami sato #avatar korra #la leyenda de korra #korraavatar #the leyend of korra #avatar #korra fanfic #lgbtq #lgbt representation #wlw

[strangerthingsharrington]

Can’t Fight This Feeling

-9-

I was up on the roof of the mall with Dustin, watching the loading dock again. At least it wasn't pissing down rain this time.

"What do you think?" he asked me, with his binoculars up to his face.

I bit my lip and shrugged, "I really don't know," I admitted.

"I dont even think these guys take breaks or anything. I think it's the same guy from last night," Dustin mentioned, I nodded in agreement looking down at the guard with the large gun.

"Look!" Dustin exclaimed, "he's using a keycard to get in! We need to get a keycard!"

"How do you think we're gonna get his keycard?" I asked.

Dustin looked over to me quickly before looking back into his binoculars, "I'm not sure...we'll have to figure it out with Steve and Robin."

I sighed, "We've just got to do it the way Steve said, fast. We just have to get in the room check the boxes and get out quick," I said, turning away from the dock and leaning against the roof ledge.

Dustin turned and leaned against it too, "When did Steve say that?"

"When he was driving me home this morning," I explained.

I looked over to him and saw his little smirk, I flicked his arm but it only made him laugh.

"What?" I asked.

He shook his head, "So Steve isn't too bad all of a sudden then?"

I rolled my eyes and stood up, making sure to keep myself low, "What's that supposed to mean?" I asked as I began walking to the door.

"I'm just saying that all of a sudden he's driving you home and you're talking like regular people, and don't for a second think I didn't catch you two holding hands last night," he said as we made our way down the stairs.

"I'm kinda out of options, Dust," I tried explaining it away, "we're dropped in this situation together. I dont have a choice except for being friendly with him. As far as the hand holding, I was freaked out last night," I reasoned, "he was trying to help me calm down."

I looked down at him as we walked down the hallway, he looked up at me quickly before shaking his head.

"I'm just saying that you two seem to be getting along and it's...nice," he told me.

I smirked and walked further down the hall so get to the backroom of Scoops Ahoy, "Nice?"

He smiled widely at me, "I didnt think you'd like it if I said how awesome it was that my big sister and one of my best friends was getting along so well."

I snorted and rolled my eyes as we got to the backdoor, "Whatever you say, Dusty."

I opened the door and smiled at the two sailors in front of me, sitting at the table.

Steve and Robin were sitting on the same side of the table, Steve stood up quickly and took a seat on the other side. I went to site next to Robin but Dustin slid in between me and the chair and sat down first.

"Rude," I scoffed.

He shrugged, "First come first serve."

I lightly smacked the back of my brothers head before taking the seat next to Steve.

"Alright, fill em in," I instructed my brother.

He told them the little information we gathered, the only important note was really about the keycard.

"That keycard opens the door, but unfortunately the Russian with this keycard also has a massive gun. Whatever's in this room whatever's in those boxes, they really don't want anyone finding it."

Robin shook her head slightly, "There's gotta be a way in," she said, looking down at the table.

Steve blew into his sailor hat to puff the top back out before tossing it gently on the table, "Well...you know," he began as he leaned on the table, "I could just take him out."

"Take who out?" Robin and I said at the same time.

"The Russian guard," he answered looking between Robin and I.

I smiled and looked away from him, Robin was mockingly nodding her head with pursed lips.

"Steve, have you ever actually won a fight?" Dustin asked bluntly.

I looked over to Steve and saw his face drop, "Okay that was one time," he said leaning back in his chair.

"Twice. Jonathan the year prior," Dustin stated matter of factly.

My eyes widened slightly for only a moment remembering when Jonathan told me about the fight after finding what Steve wrote about Nancy at the movie theatre.

Remembering he did that made my stomach turn. Steve's eyes went from Dustin to me back to Dustin.

"I didn't," he sighed, "I didnt write that about Nancy. It was Tommy and Carole...do you think if I did write it Nancy and I would've stayed together?"

Dustin shrugged and I felt a weight being lifted off my chest. At least he says he didn't write it. I can take that off the list of why I've hated Steve for years.

"Regardless," Dustin interjected raising his hand, "Jonathan still beat the shit outta you."

Steve scoffed, "Yeah but that doesn't count."

"Yes it does," Dustin continued on.

Steve and Dustin began their debate back and forth as I rolled my eyes. I looked over to Robin and she was looking back at me and shaking her head.

The two continued their little argument and I began aimlessly looking around the room. The sharp intake of breath from Robin brought my eyes back to her.

"The vents," she mouthed to me, the second I focused back on her.

My eyes widened, "The vents," I echoed with a nod.

We both stood up and went to the front of the shop where Robin dug her hand into the tip chair, grabbing all the bills at once. We were gonna need money where we were going.

"Hey, half of that is mine!" Steve cried out from behind us.

"I don't have my bike," I told her once I saw her bike helmet with her backpack.

She sharply took a breath and began looking around, "Bus will take too long."

I looked over to Steve and smiled, "Steve?"

He looked to me, still confused over Robin taking the tips, "Lou?"

I took a step towards him, "Can I please use your car? I'll drive super slow and super carefully. I'll put gas in it! I've been driving for over two years so I'm a really care-"

"Of course, heres my keys," he said, effectively cutting me off as he held his keys out to me.

I grinned and walked towards him, I picked his abandoned Scoops hat off the counter and brought it up to his head and placed it on there before taking the keys from his hand.

"Thanks, Steve," I said quietly.

He smiled at me and nodded, "Anytime."

I grinned and turned back to Robin, dangling the keys in front of me, "Lets go!"

She smiled and we walked quickly out of the shop, "Where are you guys going?" Dustin called.

We turned to face them, "Trying to find a way in!" I explained, "A safe way!"

"Yeah so in the meantime, sling ice cream, behave, and don't get beat up! We'll be back in a jif!" she said with a salute.

"And please don't let Dusty pick up any more transmissions!" I said with a smile before running after Robin.

We ran right to his car and hopped in. As promised, I drove slowly so I wouldn't damage his car, because that all I would need added onto this insane past few days.

Robin and I got to the County Recorders office and ran up the steps, we figured out where we were going, spoke to the lady at the desk and she went to get us copies of the malls blueprints and ventilation system.

"That's was nice of Steve to let us use the car," Robin mentioned.

I looked back at her and nodded, "Yeah...at least one of us has a car."

"It was really cute the way he just melted when you thanked him," she said batting her eyelashes at me.

I chuckled and pushed her shoulder, "It wasn't like that," I told her.

"Then what was it like?" she wondered.

I rolled my eyes but kept the small smile, "He's helping out the group."

She smirked, "And how is this all helping with the sixth grade crush you had on him?"

I leaned my back against the chair I was sitting in, "It's...fine."

She barked out a laugh and leaned forward, looking at my red face, "Fine? The way you guys keep looking at each other all googly eyed I'd think you both would have at least, admitted you like each other."

"What?" I scoffed, "I'm looking at it this way, Steve and I are tossed into this situation together. We're getting to know each other on different terms other than high school. He's a completely different person. I like this Steve as a person. Doesn't mean I like him," I exagerated, "I dont think you can help getting along or even possibly flirting with people that you're thrown together with in situations like this."

"Yeah?" Robin asked as the front desk lady was walking over to us, "Well tell that to the dreamy little smile he gets on his face when you're not looking at him," she said before standing up and graciously taking the blueprints from the lady.

She began walking to the door before I even got up from my chair.

That was bullshit, I thought. I wouldnt lie, little hints of a crush had begun popping up in my head about Steve. But I knew he didn't like me. There was no way, I wasn't exactly the normal type of girl he would chase after. As much as I liked Nancy, I was no Nancy Wheeler.

If I was going to take everything Robin said to heart about Steve flirting with every girl to walk into Scoops, then I needed to think that since I was the only other girl that had been hanging around him for a long period of the summer, then obviously he would act differently around me.

Once we went back to our regular lives, it would go back to the way it was. Dustin and Steve being friends, Robin and Steve working at Scoops together and me avoiding him while I fade to a distant memory in the back of his head. And I was okay with that.

I think.

——

Title credit to REO Speedwagon and gif credit to owner

#steve harrington #steve harrington imagine #steve harrington x reader #stranger things #stranger things imagine #netflix #dustin henderson

[twoidiotwriters1]

Written In The Stars LXV (Harry Potter xF!Oc)

A/N: I’m soft and EXCITED cause we’re starting book four next week and you guys have no idea what’s coming -Danny

Words: 1,798

Warnings: None! Tooth rooting fluff

Series’ Masterlist

Previous Chapter // Book IV

Chapter Twenty-Four: Good Omens.

Dumbledore left when Harry walked out of Lupin's former office, he stopped when he noticed Mel was outside.

"Oh," He said, "I thought you'd be with Ron and Hermione."

"I was talking to Dumbledore," She replied simply. "Is everything alright?"

"Yes," He moved to where she was standing. "I talked to him too, when you left the office..."

"You did?"

"I was... I told him that I felt like our mission hadn't made a difference," He explained. "He told me I was wrong... sort of."

"Sort of?" She smiled.

Then Harry told her everything. Including the prophecy Trelawney had told him on their last day of exams. She had to admit, it sounded terrifying, but their teacher was known to be a bit dramatic. Still, the part about the dark lord rising... she didn't like that bit at all.

"What he said about the people that loves us never leaving..." Harry frowned, trying to put his thoughts in order. "They help us when we're in trouble, one way or another... I'm lucky to have you, Ron, and Hermione. Emily, and Sirius... they care and they'd help me if I needed them to... Not everyone is that lucky, though."

"I suppose so," Mel tilted her head, patiently waiting for the rest of whatever he was trying to say.

"Erick," It was the second time he'd mentioned the boy's name and it still sounded completely strange coming out of his mouth. "What you said about his family... he doesn't have many people helping him. I guess... I understand why'd he go out of his way to talk to you... You're brilliant and all..."

"Thanks?"

"What I mean," Harry pressed on, having a hard time expressing himself. "What I want to say is, I think you're a good friend and you're right– I shouldn't judge people without knowing their story first, that's what made me think Sirius was trying to kill me... I'm sorry I reacted that way, my interactions with the Slytherins haven't been nice, but I get that not everyone has to be the same. I trust you–"

Harry's speech was interrupted when Mel threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly (no kisses this time, though- She wasn't going to do the same mistake twice) and apologized profusely.

"I know... Mellow, I can't breathe!" He complained.

"Sorry!" She stepped back. "Sorry..."

"So... I'm your hero now, right?"

"What?" She frowned.

"You said that whoever made the dementors disappear the other night was your new hero, turns out it was me," He smirked.

"I was also there!" She exclaimed. "That was my Patronus too!"

"Well, you can't be your hero!"

"Says who?"

"It doesn't make sense!"

"I say it does. I'm my own hero," She teased. "For all I know, I saved your life this time."

"I've saved your life before," He pouted.

"Now you're just being pretentious..."

"I went to see Professor McGonagall this morning, just before breakfast. I've decided to drop Muggle Studies," Hermione commented once they were settled on the train's compartment.

"But you passed your exam with three hundred and twenty percent!"

"I know, but I can't stand another year like this one. That Time-Turner, it was driving me mad. I've handed it in. Without Muggle Studies and Divination, I'll be able to have a normal schedule again. Besides, I asked Erick and he told me he'd be happy to tell me all about what he studies in class."

"I still can't believe you're friends with him," Ron rolled his eyes. "And I still can't believe you didn't tell us about the time-turner. We're supposed to be your friends."

"I promised I wouldn't tell anyone," said Hermione. "And you know how important it is to keep secrets when you're not the only one involved..."

She looked at Mel, who was looking at Harry, who was looking out the window with a sad expression.

"Oh, cheer up!" said Hermione.

"I'm okay," Harry jumped lightly. "Just thinking about the holidays."

"Yeah, I've been thinking about them too– Mel, Harry, you've got to come and stay with us. I'll fix it up with Mum and Dad, then I'll call you. I know how to use a fellytone now —"

"A telephone, Ron," said Hermione. "Honestly, you should take Muggle Studies next year..."

"Or ask us more about muggle life, like Erick does," Mel teased.

Ron ignored them.

"It's the Quidditch World Cup this summer! How about it, Harry? Come and stay, and we'll go and see it! Dad can usually get tickets from work."

Harry did cheer up at that.

"Yeah, I bet the Dursleys'd be pleased to let me come... especially after what I did to Aunt Marge..."

"I'd love to see the World Cup!" Mel said excitedly. "I can picture it already, all the wizards from around the world..."

They wasted a whole hour playing and talking when Hermione pointed out to the landscape.

"Harry– What's that thing outside your window?"

It was the smallest owl Mel had ever seen. It dropped a letter onto Harry's seat and began zooming excitedly around the place. Hedwig clicked her beak while Grey and Crookshanks sat up, following the owl with their eyes. Ron caught the owl safely and threw a disapproving look their way.

"It's from Sirius!" Harry said happily.

"What? Read it aloud!"

'Dear Harry, I hope this finds you before you reach your aunt and uncle.

I don't know whether they're used to owl post. Buckbeak and I are in hiding. I won't tell you where, in case this owl falls into the wrong hands. I have some doubt about his reliability, but he is the best I could find, and he did seem eager for the job.

I believe the dementors are still searching for me, but they haven't a hope of finding me here. I am planning to allow some Muggles to glimpse me soon, a long way from Hogwarts, so that the security on the castle will be lifted.

There is something I never got around to telling you during our brief meeting. It was I who sent you the Firebolt —

"Ha! See! I told you it was from him!"

"Yes, but he hadn't jinxed it, had he?– Ouch!"

'Crookshanks took the order to the Owl Office for me. I used your name but told them to take the gold from my own Gringotts vault. Please consider it as thirteen birthdays' worth of presents from your godfather.

I would also like to apologize for the fright I think I gave you and Mel that night last year when you left your uncle's house. I had only hoped to get a glimpse of you before starting my journey north, but I think the sight of me alarmed you. I am enclosing something else for you, which I think will make your next year at Hogwarts more enjoyable. If ever you need me, send word. Your owl will find me.

I'll write again soon. Sirius

P.S. Mel, if Remus tells your mother what happened during the school year, will you please send her my regards? I miss her, I'm hoping I'll find a way to communicate with her soon.'

"I absolutely will," Mel smiled widely. "What else did he send, Glasses?"

Harry looked inside the envelope. She saw his eyes grow in surprise and then he was grinning, handing the small piece of parchment to her.

'I, Sirius Black, Harry Potter's godfather, hereby give him permission to visit Hogsmeade on weekends.'

"That'll be good enough for Dumbledore!" said Harry.  "Hang on, there's a second P.S."

'I thought your friend Ron might like to keep this owl, as it's my fault he no longer has a rat.'

Ron's eyes widened.

"Keep him?" he repeated.

He looked closely at the owl for a moment; then, he held him out for Crookshanks to sniff.

"What do'you reckon?" Ron asked. "Definitely an owl?"

Crookshanks purred.

"That's good enough for me," said Ron. "He's mine."

"You know," Mel said to the boy once they arrived at the station. "I'm really sorry you can't live with Sirius, but there's a good side!"

"Which is?"

"I'll still be your neighbor!"

"I thought you'd be happy," He teased. "Finally getting rid of me, a well-deserved break."

"I was happy because Sirius cares about you and you would've had a good life... besides, I get to see you in school, which is almost the whole year."

"Well," Harry put an arm around her shoulders. "We'll still have to stand each other for the years to come."

"I think I can live with that," She chuckled.

"I'll call about the World Cup!" Ron yelled after they parted.

Mel saw her mother standing a few feet away from the Dursleys and ran to meet her.

"Hello!" She said cheerfully. "Do you think we can stop by that place we like to get lunch? I'm– You know everything, don't you?"

Emily was looking down at her with such a severity that Mel prepared herself for the impact.

"Time-turners, dementors and sneaking out of the castle after curfew," Emily whispered angrily. "Helping a convict escape, attacking a Professor–"

"Snape had it coming!"

"Are you trying to drive me insane?" Emily hissed. "I swear, every time I get a letter I feel like I'm about to hear you murdered a teacher!"

"You're exagerating–"

"Watch me overreact all the way to our house, young lady!" She retorted.

"Very well," Mel sighed. "Can I tell you two things first?"

"What things?"

"I spent a whole year having a normal period -dreadful and gross, not reccomended– but that means I can take the potion now! Second, Padfoot says hi."

Emily's mouth opened and closed, her eyes never leaving her daughter's face.

"How do you–"

"Didn't they tell you the whole story?" Mel asked. "I'll have to do it myself, then..."

"What's that?" They heard Mr. Dursley spat at Harry while they walked past. "If it's another form for me to sign, you've got another —"

"It's not," Harry smiled brightly. "It's a letter from my godfather."

"Godfather? You haven't got a godfather!"

"Yes, I have– He was my mum and dad's best friend. He's a convicted murderer, but he's broken out of wizard prison and he's on the run. He likes to keep in touch with me, though. Keep up with my news... check if I'm happy..."

Mel and Emily shared a look and left quickly, holding back their laughter until they were safe inside their car. There, both of them laughed until their stomachs hurt.

"You know," Her mother said breathlessly. "Prongs would've been so proud of his son..."

"I know," Mel smiled, looking out her window and watching Harry's gleeful face as he walked out of the station with a terrified uncle following close. "We all are..."

Next Part —>

Taglist.

@tiphareth2018 @vampiregirl1797​ @siriuslysirius1107​ @stardusthigh​ @mikariell95​ @omiwashere​ @steve-thotgers​ @kylosleftbuttcheek​ @tomshollandz​ @thesuitelifeofafangirl​ @reverse-hxlland​ @bloodorangemoonlight​

#twoidiots writing #hp fanfic #Harry Potter #harry potter fanfiction #harry potter xoc #hermione granger #ron weasley #WITT fic

[wilwywaylan]

Rainbow

Fandom : Les Misérables

Beauxbâtons AU, 988 words, Feuilly / Bahorel

Also on AO3 !

Until now, Feuilly's day had been very enjoyable. He had found a book on levitation spells he hadn't read yet, he could grab a croissant perfectly buttered in the Great Hall, and found the best spot in the yard to read, a wall where he could lean against a pillar. And bonus, it was bathed in sunlight.

He was engrossed in his book, making sure not to drop any crumbs on the book, when a shadow fell on his page. Of course, that peace couldn't last long. And of course, it was Bahorel. Count on him to always seek Feuilly, bump into him by accident, and then proceed to needle him and poke fun at him. Well, that was on the beginning, when they couldn't see each other without their bickering escalating into fighting. Nowadays, while Bahorel was still looking for him, he seemed to mostly try to talk to him. And it was really awkward.

- What do you want ? Feuilly asked, going back to his book.

- We have a new house, now ? The house of squirrels, maybe ?

Feuilly cringed. That was especially awkward. Not once had Bahorel try to initiate a conversation as clumsily. When the answer didn't come, Bahorel took an end of the rainbow scarf looped around his neck and pulled a little.

- So ? What is it, Squirrelbow ?

Feuilly rolled his eyes with an exagerated sigh.

- What do you want, Bahorel ? Did you really come just to mock my scarf ?

- I'm not mocking it.

- Then let it go.

To his greatest surprise, Bahorel obeyed. He looked at Feuilly, bouncing slightly. The redhead, who had gone back to his book, looked up again.

- Anything else ?

- Yeah, Bahorel answered after a second. Why a rainbow ? Isn't it a bit.... y'know, girly ?

- Can you stop with the "girly" part ? It was already old before you even started.

Usually, this is what started the fight. Bahorel would answer something about Feuilly being old himself, or a sissy, or an idiot, or anything else, Feuilly would answer in jest, and all hell would break loose. But no. Bahorel was just staring at him. He looked angry-ish, yes, at least a bit. But nothing more.

- It's a Muggle thing, right ? he asked.

- Yes. It's a Muggle thing.

- They do have houses in their schools too ?

Ah. That was going to be complicated. Well, even more than he had thought. FEuilly closed the book with a snap. Better clear the air now.

- No they don't. They use rainbows as a symbol for...

Would he say it ? He didn't hide it, really, several people were already aware of it. But that was Bahorel. Who knew how it would turn ?

- For ? Bahorel prodded.

- For gay people.

The silence that followed was deafening. Bahorel was looking at him, eyes comically wide.

- Go on, Feuilly groaned. Mock me.

- Why would I ?

Well, this certainly caught Feuilly's attention this time. He turned to face Bahorel fully. They looked at each other for a long, a very long time.

- So ? Feuilly said when the tension proved to be too heavy for him.

- So what ?

- The mockery ? The remarks ?

- Ah yes.

Another pause, heavier this time. But Feuilly didn't really want to know what was currently brewing in Bahorel's mind. According to all the things he told him through the years, it probably wasn't...

- Do you want to go to the Ball with me ?

The shock almost pushed Feuilly off the wall, but the book on his lap was way too precious to fall on the ground, and he did his best to keep his balance. Bahorel was watching him, still bouncing slightly. Feuilly watched him back. He was probably looking like some kind of red-faced owl, but right now, that was the least important thing in his mind. Did he hear just right ? Did Bahorel really ask him this ? Or was it some kind of weird fever dream ?

- So ? Bahorel pressed.

Okay, that wasn't a dream. Bahorel was standing in front of him, and he was looking at him like he expected an answer. He should probably say something, anything, to dissipate the tension.

- What the fuck ?

Okay, maybe not anything. A flash of hurt crossed Bahorel's face, and Feuilly felt guilty for a second. But he still couldn't wrap his mind around what was happening.

- You really want to go to the ball with me ? he finally managed.

- Yeah.

- Why ? We can't stand each other.

Bahorel shrugged. Feuilly wanted to shake him, to get answers out of him, but something told him that it wouldn't be a good idea. He didn't really want to start a fight. He wanted... okay he didn't know. Right now, he was awfully confused. And Bahorel was still waiting.

- I'll tell you, he said as much to say something, than to get rid of him. I'll think about it.

This seemed to be enough to Bahorel, who waved at him and left. Feuilly stayed where he was, the book on his lap forgotten. He still didn't know what to make of what just happened. Was it an offer of peace, or a cruel prank played on him ? Did Bahorel really mean it ? Maybe. After all, it had been prompted by his scarf. He needed to think about it, and maybe get someone's advice on it. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad, after all ? Maybe he could spend some time with Bahorel without bickering ? That idea pushed a bit of the nervousness aside, and replaced it with a strange warmth that spread through his body. Yeah, maybe it wouldn't be so bad....

#les miserables #feuilly #bahorel #feuilly week #the bromos #beauxbâtons AU #fictober

[a-huffly-writer]

Almost a man

Summary: Y/N is a dwarf who dressed as a man to be able to be part of the company. She manages to keep her gender a secret a while, until her fake beard is ripped off.

Pairing: Kili x Reader

Warnings: None

Word Count: 1370

A/N: so this is my first Reader Insert ever, I hope you like it. If you’d like I can write some more? 

It was a miracle that the company hadn’t discovered your secret yet. You’d been with them for weeks, and they still didn’t know that you weren’t a man.How they hadn’t that noticed your beard was fake you didn’t know, all they seemed to care about was that you were a more than decent fighter, which was what you’d wanted all your life.

You were lying awake in the cave that you had found, the others were all asleep, and you couldn’t blame them; after your run in (or rather “run on”) with the giants, they all must have been exhausted. You were as well, but you couldn’t seem to find sleep after almost plummeting to your death when you had slipped of the pathway. Thankfully, Kili had caught you before you could fall out of reach and had pulled you back onto the narrow path.

Admittedly, you had taken quite a liking to the beardless dwarf, but you obviously couldn’t do anything about it, since you weren’t a woman in his eyes.

You were pulled out of your thoughts by whispers at the entrance of the cave. You couldn’t tell what was being said, but you could tell that it was Bofur and Bilbo who were talking.

Then, out of nowhere, the ground started to shake? You sat up, and noticed that cracks were starting to appear on the floor. You heard Thorin shout, the floor opened, and you all went tumbling down.

As you fell, you tried your best to keep your beard in place, not wanting it to fall off.

You landed in a heap in a giant wooden cage. As you struggle to get up, a horde of goblins attacks you and the rest of the company, takes away your weapons, and drags you all away. You weren’t really paying attention to what was happening, due to the fact that you were concentrated on not losing your beard, but you could feel some of the goblins pulling at it, moving it out of place.

Eventually, you arrived at your destination. You heard a vile cough and the clattering of your weapons being thrown in front of whoever it was you had been brought to. You didn’t dare look up, but you could tell by your companions’ attitudes that it couldn’t have been good.

“Who would be so bold as to come armed into my kingdom?” boomed a loud voice, making you flinch “Spies? Thieves? Assassins?”

“Dwarves, Your Malevolence.” said a goblin that was to your right.

“Dwarves?” asked the booming voice

“We found them on the front porch.” replied the goblin

“Well, don’t just stand there; search them! Every crack, every crevice.”

The goblins start thoroughly searching you, pulling at your clothes and hair until the inevitable happened, they pulled your beard off.

The goblin looked at you in confusion, taking a step back, your (h/c) beard in hand, your companions gasped.

“They’ve pulled Mumir’s beard off!” gasped Ori, before being hit on the underside of the head by another of the Company.

The booming voice laughed, and you finally looked up at what you were facing to find the most hideous and largest goblin you had ever seen.

“What’s this? A Woman?” he laughed “You expected to have the upper hand with a woman in your midsts? Not just a woman, a dwarven woman!”

The rest of the goblins started to cackle, making your shoulders slump as you twished you could disappear, feeling the betrayed looks of your fellow dwarves as they came to terms with the truth.

“That’s enough!”

The room went silent, all eyes now on Thorin.

“Well, well, well, look who it is. Thorin son of Thrain, son of Thror; King under the Mountain.” said the large goblin with an exagerated bow ““Oh, but I’m forgetting, you don’t have a mountain. And you’re not a king. Which makes you nobody, really.” the goblins cackled “I know someone who would pay a pretty price for your head”

~Time Skip~

You had escaped the mountain thanks to Gandalf, who was now counting you as you all caught you breath.

“Five, six, seven, eight...Bifur, Bofur...that’s ten...Fili, Kili...that’s twelve... Bombur ­ that makes thirteen...and Y/N, that’s fourteen. Where’s Bilbo? Where is our Hobbit? Where is our hobbit?!” he bellowed as he looked around the group to find him.

“Never mind the hobbit!” shouted Thorin as he marched towards you, but not addressing you “Why is there a girl in our company? And more importantly, how is there one in our company?”

Gandalf coughed slightly “Y/N is an incredibly good fighter, I knew you would never accept her on the quest as she was, so I offered to keep her secret until we made it to Erebor”

Thorin scoffed “She would never have survived that long. Who even is she?” he said, acting as if you weren’t even there “I’ve never seen you in my life!”

“I know who you are”

You looked towards the voice and your heart leapt in your chest when you registered who had spoken.

“You’re the one who’s always by the training grounds” asked Kili, all eyes on him as he took a few steps towards you “You watch while we train for combat don’t you”

You nod shyly, the confidence you had from being a man around them all had been ripped from you like the beard, you didn’t know how they would react to you now that you were, well… you.

But to your surprise, Kili smiles “So that’s why you’re such a good fighter”

“Thanks” you say with a shy smile

“She needs to leave”

All heads snap in Thorin’s direction

“Well she can’t stay, a quest is no place for a girl” he insists

“But Thorin-” Kili tries to insist but is cut off by the howling.

Out from behind the trees comes Bilbo, running and seeming out of breath

“Giant wolf things! They’re coming towards us!”

“Everyone run!” shouts Gandalf, and you all bolted off running as fast as you could.

~Time Skip~

You had managed to escape the fight with only a few scrapes. Thorin had felt obliged to let you stay after you had once again proven yourself against the Orcs and Wargs. But you still kept your distance from the others that night, being the furthest away from the fire as you patched up your wounds, but you were having some trouble with a particularly deep one on your calf.

“Need a hand?”

You looked up and your eyes met with those of a familiar face. You smiled and nodded “Yes please”

Kili came over and knelt down as he helped clean and wrap your wound in a comfortable silence, all while you were shamelessly staring at him

“I’m sorry” you said as he was finishing up your leg.

He frowned “What for?”

“For not telling you the truth” you said with guilt, looking down at your lap

Kili chuckled “I already knew Y/N”

Your eyes went wide as you looked up at him in shock “Wh-what? B-but how?”

He chuckled again “You’re quite obvious. Always messing with your beard to make sure it’s in place, I mean, I know that some dwarves are vain, but that was just too much. You’d also let your voice slip back into it’s higher pitch when you were distracted. And you’d always go further away from the group when you had to do your “business”, which wasn’t really suspicious at the beginning, but with everything else, it gave you away. So while you were convincing, you weren’t quite a full man”

You laughed softly “Thanks…” you then looked over at the rest of the Company and sighed “They all hate me, don’t they?”

Kili shook his head as he came to sit beside you “No they don’t. It’s just going to take some time for them to get used to you being a girl is all” he nudged your shoulder “And if it’s any consolation, I don’t hate you one bit”

You blushed, looking down at your lap “Thanks”

The two of you talked for a while before he managed to convince you to join the others. Perhaps being the only girl of the Company wasn’t so bad?

#kili x dwarf reader #kili x reader #kili imagines #kili durin imagines #the hobbit #kili #oneshot #the hobbit imagine

[hqvalentineexchange]

faq (edition 2020-2021)

Table of contents

General rules Doubts and concerns (before you sign up) Creating and publishing gift

General rules

Is a NSFW/R18 content allowed? 

No, sorry. Not everyone is comfortable with such a content, plus we have no way to confirm peoples’ ages and we don’t intend on exposing minors to this kind of content.

What else is off-limits?

Romantic relationships between minor and adult characters or family members (so minor/adult ships and incest). Some possibly trggering things could slip our minds at the moment though so if you have any concerns, please feel free to message us!

What can I make?

You can either draw a fanart or write a fanfic. There are no other options at this moment, because determining the minimum for things such as playlists and edits is difficult. Maybe it will change in the future, if there are next editions of this event!

I changed my URL. What should I do? 

Just send us an ask, email, message on Tumblr or any other social media (we linked them in our about!) with your previous and current URL. We’ll inform the person making your gift about the change.

I can’t find the URL of the person I’m making gift for. It shows me the URL is incorrect. What do I do?

Send us an ask, email, message on Tumblr or any other social media (we linked them in our about!). It is possible we didn’t send you an information about the change yet, or the person you’re making the gift for forgot to inform us about them changing their URL. 

Can I tell the person I’m making the gift for, that it’s me? 

Nope. Keep it a secret until the February 14th, when it’s a time for a big reveal. 

Can I message the person I’m making the gift for to get to know them and their preferences better? 

You can send them anonymous asks if they have Tumblr and enabled anon asks or anonymous asks on CuriousCat if they have one, but please, keep your identity and details about your gift a secret.

Doubts and concerns (before you sign up)

Is it a stricly shippy event?

No! We appreciate all the kinds of relationships in this house! It can be shippy, but it can be 100% platonic, too!

Do I have to make a work centered around Valentines? 

No, if the person you’re making gift for didn’t include it in their prompts. You can make a Valentine-centered work if you’re stuck and don’t have any inspiration tho. You can use the prompts:

❀ the first date or the perfect date if they asked for romantic relationships

or

❀ found family or all that glitters is not gold (as a methaphor for “not all love is romantic”) for platonic relationships instead, then.

Do I have to create a work for a pairing I don’t like?

Nope! We’ll match you with someone basing on relationships, favourite characters and the prompts/likes. We’ll do our best to make sure everyone is happy!

What if somebody drops out and someone won’t get a gift?

Hopefully some people will want to be a Pinch Servers - people who’ll make an additional gift in place of the person who dropped out. We’ll try our best to guarantee no one will be left without a gift. 

How can I contact you and how will you contact me?

You can contact us through Tumblr (we’ll answer asks on the blog), various social media and email (just email us back once we send out the match-ups), but we will always contact you through your preferred means of contact. There is a question in the sign-up form where you can specify how you want us to contact you.

I’m signing up through Tumblr. Do I have to sign up with my main blog?

No, you can sign up with your side-blog, too! Just add your main blog’s address in the brackets next to your side-blog’s URL in the sign up form, so we know it’s you.

Creating and publishing gift

I got informations about the person I’m making gift for! May you remind me what exactly the sections are? Do I have to follow all of them?

You don’t have to follow all of them! Only the favourite romantic/platonic relationships and prompts (with a small exception mentioned above in the “Doubts and concerns (before you sign up)” section and explained below once again) are mandatory to follow! Obligatory thing to do is also to avoid things listed in the triggers section and possibly not using the things from dislikes field.

Favourite tropes are there to guide you in the right direction. They help to gauge general likes of the person you're making the gift for. You can use them, but you don't have to!

Other romantic relationships are optional. You can use them as background relationship, but you don’t have to.

Little Things are small details and headcanons that aren’t exactly prompts, but would make the person you’re making a gift for smile. They can be general or linked with one of the things they listed in the “Prompts” section. Little Things™ can be only mentioned in passing or used somewhere in the background, be an important part of the work or not included at all, it’s entirely up to you.

Favourite characters are greatly appreciated! They’re usually part of the pairing anyway.

Triggers are absolute no-no, as I explained above.

Also remember that in dislikes you could list (besides characters, notps, AUs and other things) also the (possibly exagerated) tropes or headcanons that became widely accepted fanon, but not everyone likes!

Do I have to follow the prompts the person I’m making the gift for gave me? 

It’s highly recommended. But if you’re stuck and don’t have any inspiration, you can use the prompt the first date or the perfect date or found family or all that glitters is not gold (as a methaphor for “not all love is romantic”) instead. Don’t make up your own prompts, please. 

How does my gift should look like? What are minimum requirements?

If you’re creating an art: don’t create a small piece.

If you’re making digital art, the minimum is 1600x1200 pixels.

If you draw traditionally, the minimal size of paper sheet is A4, make sure the scan is in high quality (if you can’t make a scan - make sure the photo is in high quality too, sharp and with good lighting).

The sketches are not allowed, the piece has to be finished - either colored or monochromatic. 

If it’s multi-part comic, publish the first part between February 14th-21st and finish it later.

If you’re writing fanfiction: at least 1500 words.

It can be a collection of drabbles, too, but the word count for all the drabbles in total has to be at least 1500 words, too.

It can be an oneshot or multichapter, but please, if you’re writing a multichapter, publish the first chapter between February 14th-21st and finish it. 

Are we allowed to include profanity in the fics?

Sure! Just put a warning (regardless if it will be “literally one f-word” or “[character A] swears a lot” or something else), just in case.

It’s not allowed to write NC18. That is rate E on AO3. What about T and M? Not too much mature content of course but like… can we briefly mention it? Or go into it smoothly? For example are we allowed to write detailed kissing/ little bit of make out?

We think make-out sessions and detailed kissing are okay as long as that’s where it ends.

Can I make more than one gift? 

Of course!

When we exchange gifts are we just going to send them to our assigned person or are we going to send them to you first oooor are we going to do it another way?

It’s up to you, to be honest! You can:

a) submit your gift here and we will publish it when the time comes (you can find recommended formating in the question below),

b) post it on your own blog (you can find recommended formating in the question below),

c) post only the link to it - for example if you’re writing fanfiction and you publish it on AO3, FF.net or whatever platform you use,

d) if you decided to post your work outside of Tumblr, you don’t even have to make a separate post to share it here, you can also send the link in private message.

There are only two rules regarding posting the gift:

1. If you’re posting it outside of Tumblr, don’t do it before the posting date (so you can’t post it for example February 10th and then share the link on February 14th. You should post it Febraury 14th (or later, but the deadline is February 21st) and then share the link right away. If you know you’ll be busy then, consider publishing it on Tumblr first (because you can queue it), and only then sharing it on the outside platform later, too).

2. If you’re not tagging this blog using “@” nor using the tags (you can find more in detail explanation in the question below) or you’re using the way from the point d), send us a message that you did share your gift (more details below).

Is there a special format I should use while posting my gift? 

Not really. Just make sure that you tag the person you’re making the gift for by using the “@” and, if you want us to reblog it to this blog, tag your work with #hqvalentineexchange or #hqvalex2021 in the first five tags. Just remember - Tumblr is sometimes a meanie and doesn’t show posts in the tag, so if you tagged your work properly and we didn’t reblog it, shoot us an ask or a message to one of the mods. You don’t have to link to the event blog, but it would be greatly appreciated.

Though if you’re writing a fic - you can include a pairing, rating and word count, and consider putting the story under a read more for convenience of others. You also should include the things that can potentialy trigger others, even if the person you’re making the gift for is fine with such content (for example - the person you’re making the gift for asked for super angsty and dramatic zombie apocalypse au with a happy ending. You should warn others there’s violence and blood, and maybe gore, even if your giftee is absolutely fine with it). 

I published the gift! Is that all?

Well, yes! Just one more thing - if you have sent the gift or the link to it in private message or didn’t @ this blog or didn’t use the tags we recommended in the question above, please, let us know via email, ask or private message on one of our social media that you did share the gift, so we can keep track of if everyone got their present!

Feel free to send us an ask, if you still have any questions!

#links for mobile

[lifesruiner]

No tengo miedo de apostarte, perderte si me da pavor.

Simon and Luna are stepbrothers and just arrived from Mexico to Argentina, they inmediatly friend Nina, but the power trio of the school gets really interested in this new squad.  

Chapter 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 

-And she knew about all the autors I’ve read, can you believe it bro? -Gastón was telling enthusiastic to Matteo -Then I asked if she wanted to go to the movies tomorrow, she said yes, and recommended the same movie I was thinking, she is like my soul mate -Gastón said letting a hopeless sigh out 

-Hey, I thought I was your soulmate -Matteo said faking hurt, placing a hand in his chest 

-You are, but, a different kind, our love can’t be disturbed for anything or anyone -Gastón said placing an arm around his shoulders -But right now I want to go to find Nina, where do you think she is? 

-I don’t know bud, I don’t know her that well, maybe she is in the rink -Matteo said trying to guess 

-Nah, she doesn’t skate, I am going to look for her in the back, that is a calm place to read, maybe she is there -Gastón said leaving Matteo there about to enter the cafeteria, Matteo was happy for Gaston, he couldn’t remember the last time Gaston was that excited for a girl, and couldn’t be more adorable. He was heading to the bar for a juice when he saw something that called his attention, in the middle of the crow, he could saw her, sitting with her brown, long and beautiful hair fallling till the end of her back, full color on her clothes and looking lost in her book, she was bitting her pencil and god, that looked so hot to Matteo, he felt the need to go towards her inmediatly.

-Good afternoon Piccolina -He said greeting, he could saw that Nina was sitting in front of her -Oh hi Nina 

-Snob -Was the only thing Luna said without taking her sight out of her book 

-Hi Matteo -Nina said very shyly 

-Hey, Gastón is looking for you in the back of the roller -Matteo said and Nina’s eyes lighten up with just the hearing of his name, Matteo felt glad that she was as excited at Gastón for this 

-Oh really? -Nina said but then the excitement dissapear as fast as it came -Oh, but I am helping Luna with geometry, I... I can’t go right now 

-Nina go, I can do it by myself, don’t worry -Luna said giving her a trustfull smile 

.You don’t have to, I already had this class, I can help her -Matteo offered himself and Luna looked at him with her mouth wide open 

-Really? that would be great -Nina said excited

-No, there’s no need, I can do it by myself, don’t worry -Luna rushed to say 

-There’s no a problem to me, I am the best in school, that would be a piece of cake for me -Matteo said smirking 

-I though Gastón was the best a school -Luna said raising a brow to tease Matteo 

-He is the best with letters, I am the best with numbers -Matteo answered back 

-Then it’s done, Matteo helps you and I am going to find Gastón -Nina said rushing, handing her books to Matteo and leaving them alone, Matteo sat where Nina was sitting before 

-So, let me see, oh, this is easy -Matteo said once he saw what the subject was about

-Talk for yourself -Luna said rolling her eyes in dessesperation, she has been trying to solve problems all afternoon without any success 

-Hey, I know you can see how easy it is if I teach you, I am the best teacher in the world -Matteo said to Luna with a confident smile 

-Oh, sorry I forgot I was talking to mister perfect -Luna said gesturing with her hand to exagerate the nickname she called him 

-Let’s make a deal then, if I can make you understand this topic, you’ll go a date with me -Matteo said and Luna felt how all the air in her lungs abandoned them

-A.. a da..date? -She said unsure of hearing correctly 

-Yes a date -Matteo said smirking 

-No, no I can’t go to dates, I am busy, and I know you can’t make me understand this, this is way too hard, Nina has tried all afternoon with no succes -Luna said way to fast to hide her nervousness

-Well, if you are so sure I can’t make you understand you don’t have nothing to lose, and if I win, you will get a date with the king of the rink, there’s a win win situation for you -He said laughing and Luna couldn’t help but let a little giggle out 

-Okay, I’ll accept, but only because I know this is an impossible thing for me to understand -Luna said and they starting the study session, for Luna’s shock, Matteo was indeed a great teacher, he said everything in words Luna could understand, not the fancy words Nina used to tell her, and he used skating examples that made everything so much easier, Luna was getting nervous she was understanding the topic very easily, and it wasn’t that she didn’t want to go to a date to Matteo because she didn’t like him, it was because she was afraid of how much she liked him, and that the guy screamed problems, only problems and heartbreaks and Luna didn’t want any of  that in that moment on her life. So when after two hours she was making all the exercises correctly she felt the need to go running to her house, but she coulnd’t, one part because she hated to break promises and the other part, maybe in the bottom of her heart, she really wanted a date with Matteo. 

-So, you understood? -Matteo asked Luna smiling teasingly 

-Yes, I did, I can’t believe, I was trying all afternoon, and... and.. -Luna was saying shocked 

-And now you owe me a date -Matteo said smiling victorious 

-Okay, I’ll go then -Luna said sighting in defeat -When? 

-Now -Matteo said helping to pick up her books 

-What? Now now? -Luna repeated 

-Yes, now, let’s go for and ice cream to a less crowed place -Matteo said grabbing all her books

-But the books? And I am a mess right now -Luna explained herself 

-The books we can leave them in a locker and then pick them up later, and don’t be nervous for how you look, I think you look beautiful -Matteo said teasingly and Luna couldnt’ help but blush, they left the books where he said and walked towards the park that was near the roller and entered a little coffee shop that was there. -You can ask whatever you want -Matteo told to Luna and her face became completely just a smile, Matteo couldn’t help but smile back too. 

-Wow, the possibilities -Luna said laughing looking at the menu -I want this ice cream  -Luna asked excited to Matteo 

-Really? That ice cream is bigger that you -He said joking 

-Then we can share it, pretty please -Luna said pouting and Matteo couldn’t remembered seeing someone cuter 

-Your wishes are my command Piccolina -Matteo said and told their order to the waiter and he left to make their order -So, tell me about yourself 

-What do you want to know? -Luna said smiling 

-Everything -Matteo said looking directly at her eyes making her flush intensely

-Well, my name is Luna Valente, I am 16 years old, I came from Cancun, Mexico, with my mom, my stepdad and my step brother Simon that you already met -Luna told Matteo and he nodded at her last affirmation- hmm, what else, I like to dance in skates, also I like to sing, and I don’t know what else I can say -She said laughing -Now you tell me 

-Well, what do you want to know -Matteo teased her 

-Everything -She said mimicking his accent and both laugh 

-Hey, I don’t talk like that -He defended himself 

-Yes you do, “hey Piccolina I am the best ever, want to chill” -Luna mimicking him again and both burts in laugh, only calm down a little when the waiter brough their order and they started to eat -But hey, you have to tell me everything about you too 

-Well, I am Matteo Balsano, 17 years old, Italian, last year of school, the king of the rink and best singer and songwriter you’ll ever know 

-And very humble you forgot to say -Luna said joking to him 

-Of course, the most humble in the whole world, people kneel in front my humility -He said sarcastic and both laugh again -And what about your family? Brothers? Sisters? Live with both parents? -At the mention of that Matteo’s expression changed and Luna wondered if she was in danger zone 

-Only child, and yes, I live with my both parents, if you can call live seeing them once at week and public events only because they are always working -He said serious 

-Oh -Was the only thing Luna said, more like a whisper, she didn’t knew what to say 

-Sorry, it’s just that I don’t like to talk about it -He said giving her a reconforting smile and taking one of her hands, he was swearing himself for saying that, he always managed to keep that inside, but when Luna asked he couldn’t lie her, an the true came out like water on a river

-It’s okay, you don’t have to, let’s get brain frozed  -Luna said giving him another smile back, they kept talking about skate, music, everything and anything for a couple of hours more, when they finished the ice cream they walked together towards the park and  sit on a bench, Luna didn’t remember when but they were holding hands while walking, and she didn’t want to mention it because it felt right, like if that where her hands should be forever, they fitted perfectly. 

-Here, I like this spot -Matteo said pointing her to sit next to him, and Luna could saw why Matteo liked that spot, it had a great view of the whole park, and the sky rised in front of them huge, clear and full of stars

-What a beautiful view -Luna said looking at everything in front of her

-Yes it is -Matteo said but her eyes weren’t on the sky, they were fixed on Luna, trying to memorize every part of her, lost in her dimples, little freckles and long eyelashes 

-How long have you been living here in Argentina? -Luna asked taking Matteo out of his trance 

-Hmm.. ehh. I don’t know, about two years already -Matteo said careless 

-Oh, so you’ve been a short time -She said smiling, and he did also, but kind of a bitter smile 

-Well, for most people it is, but it is the most time I’ve stay in a place 

-Wow, that must be hard, I mean, I’ve moved just once and was terrible, I can’t imagine you moving from a country to another that much, leaving your friends, your teachers, your.. hmm. you know.. girlfriends -Luna said trying to sound casual but failed incredible 

-That’s why I don’t like to attach with people, neither places, never had a best friend until Gaston and Ambar, never had a place like the roller, never had a girlfriend like... -Matteo was saying and then stopped, he just never had a girlfriend, never fell in love for someone, he dated girls, yes, but after two dates he always discovered that they were with him for her facade of the perfect boy, not because they really like him and was interest in know him like the person he was -like other guys do  -He rushed to say -And you Piccolina, left a heartbroken guy there in Mexico? 

-Of course not, I am a mess, I can barely deal with school, I wouldn’t be capable of manage to have a relationship -She said amused -Though I left my friends, teachers, family, but here I have some of my family, a have new friends and teachers -She said getting more enthusiastic

-How do you do to see the bright sight at everything? -Matteo said smiling at her 

-Because if you don’t look for the bright side, you’ll get lost in darkness, you should try it -She told him taking his hand and interwining their fingers -You have Gaston, Ambar, and now you have me, to help you to see the bright side of things

-It’s hard to see the brighside on things when you can lose it all, lose you all in any second -Matteo said with a sad smile 

-Then, enjoy it the most you can while is happening -Luna said and leaned for a hug, her plan was tohug him and reconfort him, but before she knew his arms were wrapping her like he was a giant octopus, she couldn’t help but close her eyes and bury her face on his neck catching his essence. Matteo on the other hand was holding her tigh, like he actually could lose her in any second, that someone who could come and ripped her out of his arms, he never felt like that, that intense fear of losing someone, he didn’t want to lose her, he couldn’t and he knew he was screwed, because in his mind apperead a reason that could make him lose her, the stupid bet.

-It’s late, I’ll walk you home -Matteo said breaking the hug after a couple of minutes 

-Yes, let’s go -Luna said standing up, in the way to her house they kept talking about diferent things, dreams, music tastes, it was all laughs and hand holdings, until they got to her house 

-Here we are -Matteo said once they arrived 

-Yes, here we are -Luna said echoing -Well, I had a great time, thanks for the geometry help, the ice cream, and everything -She said smiling widely, she couldn’t hide her happiness, her eyes were smiling and shining brighter than the stars 

-Thanks to you for accepting -Matteo said and was about to ask her for another date, but suddenly the words were stuck in his throath, that never happened before, he nervous to ask out a girl? it was craziness -You know... you would like.. to.. you know... another time? 

-I would love to go to another date -Luna completed his sentence giggling 

-Great, sure, super then -Matteo said smiling her back -Then bye 

-Bye -She said and started to walk inside her house and he turned to walk to his home too -Hey Matteo -Luna said rushing towards him again, he looked confused not knowing what would she forgot, but she jumped into his arms and hugged him tigh, leaving a loud kiss on his cheek -See you tomorrow, snob 

-See you tomorrow Piccolina -He said smiling like a fool watching her dissapear inside her home. 

Matteo was shocked, this wasn’t going how he planned, he though Luna would be another girl that would go on a couple of dates and leave him alone when they relize he wasn’t the perfect guy all the time, how was possible that someone looked behind his facade of perfect boy, only Gaston and Ambar have seen that side of him, and was after a long time of meet them, and this girl came and just a week after she is breaking all his walls. She was special. Matteo knew that, and he would find the way to cancel all the nonsense of the bet with Ambar.

#Lutteo #Lutteo Fic #Gastina #Gastina Fic #Gastteo #Nilu #Mambar #Soy Luna #Soy Luna Fic #fic by me

[my-only-daydream]

Holy Boopy I wrote a thing öAö

I had some inspiration to write a thing with Lawrence, Reyner and Reza. This little scene is about when Lawrence met for the first time the two others and also explains why he’ll stick around. I hope you’ll like it <3

Read under the cut =3

It was a day like any other at the café. Reza had been working there for a few weeks now and she was getting accostumed to the routine. She knew the regulars, the menu, where was every tables. Things were going smoothly and Reyner was quite satisfied by his new recruit. Reza was tending to the tables, not extremely busy since things were usually rather calm at this hour.... The bright light of the middle afternoon was almost blinding Reyner as he was working at the bar, facing the huge front windows.

The door bell suddenly ringed lightly. As he couldn't make out the silhouette because of the sun, Reyner stepped out front to great the costumer. To his surprised, a young boy around ten years old with curly white hair walked up straight to him. He stared at Reyner for a split second before saying, clear and loud "Hello father. I'm your son"

There was a moment of silent befalling the café, the costumers who had heared the boy turning around to stare at the duo. Past a first moment of shock, enough to take in what the boy had just sayed, Reyner just started laughing. Obviously the boy looked pretty outraged at this point, ready to burst. Reyner lifted his hand, signing the boy to wait as he was trying to stop his laugh. He then asked "how old are you, boy?" " Eleven, sir" " Then there's no way you are my son..."

The boy looked surprised and asked with a frown "why?". Ryener took a time, considering how to put his thought... " Because I haven't had sex with a woman in at least two decades...." The child had wide eyes, quite dumb founded, but Reza stepped in before he could say anything.

" How come???" she almost yelled across the room, as she walked toward the two of them. "I keep telling you my only true love is Glenn" let out Reyner, with a exagerated annoyed look on his face tho he couldn't contain a small snicker. As Reza just rolled her eyes in disbelief he added "Why don't you believe me?" with a pained expression. Catching a movement at the corner of his eyes, Reyner turned his attention back to the poor child. " Who is your mother?" " Lydia Marie Hartwood" " Then here's an other reason why I can't be your father. She's my sister and I would not have sex with a member of my own family." " But.... she always talked about you?? I was.... I was so sure you were...." " We were quite close, as siblings." " I...." The boy looked on the verge of breaking down.

" What's your name boy?" "Lawrence, sir". " Well I'm happy to meet you Lawrence. You are my nephew though, not my son." Reyner was scrutinizing silently his new found nephew, thoughts storming in his mind while his face remained calm. " Where is your mother?" "She.... she...." Lawrence took a step back, clenching his fists, fighting against the emotions. "She's was ill and...." he took a deep breath and added, steadying his voice "She's dead."

It was now Reyner's turn to be speechless, as an uneasy silence settled in. Deep in thoughts for quite some time, he then looked again at the boy. " If I understand properlyn you don't know your father" The child nodded. " And since my sister talked about me, you thought I was your father." Lawrence shook his head again, affirmatively. " I don't blame you for thinking that.  I've cut ties with the main family for years now. I guess they don't talk about me that much.  Except for Lydia apparently...."

After an other moment of silence, as he pieced together the implications of the situation, he added. "... I guess I could adopt you... but you have to know that you would lose any rights to your mother's name." he looked gravely at the boy, locking their eyes. " You will be written out off the family book."

Lawrence clenched his fists again, and sayed as he perked up, trying to look taller and dignified "I don't even exist in their eyes anyway."

Reyner nodded, before guidding the boy to the employee's breakroom in the back. " I have work right now, but I will take care of this. You might have to go back before the procedures are cleared up though. But you can stay here for the rest of the day. I will call your grand father directly." He gave a pat on the child's head before going back front, where Reza was waiting for him. When you employe a slightly nosy waiter you have to deal with their curiosity once in a while...

" How the hell did you get disowned? What did you do to be written out of your family??" Letting a deep sight go, Reyner started busying himself, cleaning glasses, prepping drinks... " That is not how you think. Yes I do not exactly belong to the family anymore but it was out of my own choice." " What do you mean?" " The way I view the world and how I wish to live my life never quite aligned with my family's expectations. This was an issue for a long time, but once I was old enough I went to speak with my father. Lawrence grand father.... I asked him if I could leave. Cut ties. I can tell you he was quite surprised... and rather upset by my decision. I had to explain him. I wanted to live my life freely, but by doing so I could only embarass them and ternish our family's name. If I was not part of the family anymore, then it would arrange everybody. My father was really pained by that, but he understood that it was best for all of us. And since I have a brother, there was no issue with who would inherit. I went to serve in the army and then left definitively once my service was done." " Why did you wait after the army?" " You come from a noble family. You should know that each family has to provide a son to the army at each generation, provided there was one obviously. It's even more important for nobles family since they can lose their title if they don't obliged. I wanted to spare my brother that ordeal." " How nice of you..." " And I met Glenn there so I never regretted that choice." " You guys really are good friends huh..." " Sure...."

Reza stared a moment in silence at the breakroom's door before asking " So... you're really going adopt him?" "I'll have to contact my father to see if it's possible... Considering what the little guy said it shouldn't be to hard to convince them." Reyner looked over the café for a short time, arranging his thoughts. " Either my sister had an adventure, which would be unforgivable on itself for them, and even had a child out of marriage.... Either she was raped and you can be sure my brother will do everything he can to hide the fact and protect his name. He's a proud one and he couldn't possibly let the family name be stained in any kind of way. He probably spent the past years hidding Lawrence's existence to the rest of the world, while acting like he doesn't exist at home. I bet only Lydia took care of him, and my father too maybe. He never was a bad man and he can't stand injustice. I guess he couldn't do much about it considering his age and that my brother is now officialy running the family."

He catched a glimps of Reza's face. They were looking uneasy. Coming from a noble family they probably knew how harsh and extreme they could get to protect the fame and honor of a name.

"Alright you are down slacking off Reza. Back to work. And consider hat you have already taken your break!" " Wha..." " Shush. Table 5, two hot chocolate and one coffee. Go." "... Aye aye, Sir..."

Reyner, lost in thought, looked absentetly at Reza strolling off, going from one table to another, taking orders... " Raising a child won't be easy..." he thought.

#my work #writing #oc #lawrence #reza #reyner #text

[forevertrickstering]

A Ex-Trickster’s Opinion (so far) on Ready Player One

So I know this is a blog meant for my adventures of J-MMORPGs, but I just don't have time to play any of them, and most of my gaming times were probably portable or Doki Doki Literature Club's mods. But I want to share my opinions on a book that will have a movie releasing to theaters this month.

Yes. I am talking about "Ready Player One".

I have read up to 16 chapters so far on a steady reading pace, since I am borrowing the book from my bother. (No surprise that he is hyped for the movie.) For a book about heroism and 70s/80s pop culture references, Ernest Clime did a pretty alright job for his first book, even though to me it felt like a big fat fan ficiton dedicated to the delicious 80s memoria of cheesy films, music, cartoons... And of course: the video games! I have a knick kack for the aesthetics of the 80s, and I am not ashamed that I enjoyed the trilogy of Back to the Future.

Ready Player One got me curious about the film before I saw my brother having the book. Since its a adaptation of the book, I might as well follow the anime otaku's rule: Learn the source material first or last after investing (watching or researching) on the anime adaptation. This movie is probably no different, but only in high budget of a typical geeky Hollywood flick aimed for the nerds.

Reading half of the book so far made me feel like Trickster Online. Players "visits" Cabala Island, which was established by Megalo Company. The monsters to me in headcanon were all realistic holograms, while the weapons were made of silicone or something, with stats passed on by digital data and some alien technology in its canon. The NPCs are either computer/hologram generated, while the initial staff were either Megalo Employes (which was canon with the Hynea sisters looking for money and to have a date-bed with Giovani) or black market dealers (Favian, Vinosh, and Lethos (I was about to call him Rom from SB69...)). The world doesn't have mentions of "VR" yet, but in that canon, its pretty much a meta VR.

And of course: A deceased billionaire and closet nerd declare a huge game for its players to find the treasure. RPO is more about finding the Easter Eggs in video game logic, while Tricksters have to play the "game" in order to unlock scenerios that are not part of the Megalo Co. script.

I think that iwll be it to jolt down the similarities, now to the book.

I saw a lot of favoritism, hype, and spite for the book and the upcoming movie. One that people don't like in movies is the over-exageration of references. I know so far that Haliday bought a ton of old-time IPs and re-create these franchises into interactive worlds. (And I find that awesome if such game exist... Besides VR-Chat.) Then there's mentions of other modern IPs migrate their games over to OASIS, such as World of Warcraft. Blizzard is still alive and I won't be surprised if it will still be up by 2044. So of course at that age in this fictional future, Blizzard might have migrate Overwatch over, and hence why you see "the best lesbian ever" as a on-your-face cameo!

I'm cool with that.

Wreck-It Ralph did a similar thing of importing famous video game characters as cameo for a short time. I am sure RPO's movie is going to do the same, but at a wider scale because OASIS is not just a haven for video game universes. Movie/cinema, cartoons, anime, live shows and sit-coms are all in one mega VR and its no surprise Spielberg wanted the movie to be as close accurate to the book's mega slap in on big name and super niche IPs into the movie. Plus its just more realistic in a sense if a character mentions like "Oh yea I'm going to eat at McDonalds" than a make-up franchise like WcDonalds. (Plus that has been meme'd a lot already.)

Probably what I am most surprised is that RPO already has a fanbase BEFORE the movie is coming, and I applause tot he OG fans of the book. I honestly enjoy it. I am also HONEST that this book is NOT a timeless gem, unless you all want to make it to be 10 or 20 years later! (Just like Harry Potter and LoTR!) Its a junky but entertaining, but also a interesting interpretation of our future 30 or 40 years later. Like you saw how Coral Reef died, and I did not forget about that. I also went to China before and their air conditions are very horrible! Keep at it and wide spread to the states, then "maybe" it will become like that reality in 2044 from RPO. Ridiculous but realistic, and I think our world now is not to far off. Plus we rely to much about our virtual realities that we don't care far to much about the real world too. So there's that... Back to the topic, I think its a fun read if you are looking for adventure and fun.

One of the nit-picks that I don't like in any teen novel is that there is this love-interest sub-plot with Parzival and Art3miss. I have nothing aginst it, but because I want Parzival and his host "Wade Watts" to be that "reader insert" Type of character where the role is flexible but still a individual person.. Its kind of hard when I know I am reading the book in the eyes of a fugitive white boy nerd, and Art3miss is probably the most interesting female roles so far. She's a nerd too and she vents like every other human! Art3miss is just... Her own character. Hell I don't her orientation or pronouns, so I'm playing safe by going canon. And I read some teen books where this trope is seen almost all of the time. I hope as I progress, and if the cat is out of the bag... I hope Parzival respects Art3miss as a respected partner and BFF just like every other friend!

So.. I have hopes for the film, even If its going to be just another entertaining sit-at-the-theature flick while munching on popcorn.

#ready player one #trickster online

[lifesruiner]

No tengo miedo de apostarte, perderte si me da  pavor.

Simon and Luna are stepbrothers and just arrived from Mexico to Argentina, they inmediatly friend Nina, but the power trio of the school gets really interested in this new squad.  

Chapter 3 | 2 | 1 

When Luna told to Nina that she liked to skate Nina got way too excited and told her that they needed to go to a place after school, the Jam and Roller, a skate rink that Nina described as the best place ever.

-It’s great, now I can go to see you skate, see friends, and not stare at stragers while they skate like a creep -Nina was saying while they walked the three together to the Roller, they talked to meet before on the park and then she would walk them there 

-Sure, and you could skate with us too, right? -Simón said excited but then Nina’s face became pale

-Oh god, no, I can’t, I like to see it, but not do it at all, sport and any physical effort is a big no for me -Nina stated completely sure

-But why? Is fun, and is a great way to let your stress and worries out -Luna explained to Nina 

-I just, don’t, okay? Just skate you guys and have fun, I’ll have fun the way I like -Nina said looking at the floor as they walked, so Luna knew was the time to let the topic go, but just for some time 

-And what is the way you like? -Simon asked curios to Nina 

-Reading, I love reading, sci-fi books mainly, and taking pictures -She said smiling a little shy but Luna could saw a little spark of pride in her eyes 

-Oh that is great, I love to read -Luna said excited 

-She does, so much, she starts a book and change it for another one just before finish it, she has read like a million of unfinished books -Simón said smiling and Luna punched his arm softly and he caressed it like it really hurt him, but was like a tickle for him 

-It’s just that I get too excited with new books-Luna said lifting her shoulders in form of apologyze 

They just spent the rest of the way to the Roller sharing stories and laughing, and when they got to the place it blown their minds, Luna did imagine a cool rink, but Nina wasn’t exagerating when she said it was the best in the world. There were skaters all over it, and a lot of people just haging out. The place was crowed and the music was fantastic, it also had plenty colors that made Luna feel even better and with more energy. 

-Oh my god, this place is amazing -Luna said smiling in shock

-I know, you weren’t lying Nina, this is the best place I’ve ever seen -Simon stated roaming the place with his eyes wide open and a big smile as always 

-I am not much of a liar, look, you can go there and put your skates, and then the door next to it, that is the rink, I am going to wait for you in the benches there -Nina said and headed where she indicated them, they rushed to put on their skaters and go to find out how crazily amazing that rink would be.

Once they were on the rink they continue to stay shocked, amazing skaters doing great tricks and color in every inch of it, it radieted so much energy and happiness, they couldn’t help but rush in and start skating together. Simon and Luna have been skate partners since their parents bought them the first pair of skates, as bestfriends overall they had such a strong conection that didn’t imagine to have it with anybody else.

They started skating doing their regular steps, the ones they used to do back in Mexico, when they finished all people in there were looking them and clapping for their performance, Luna and Simon did a bow as a thank you and they skated their way back at the benches next to Nina.

-Guys, that was incredible, I imagined you were good, but that... that was another level, it was more than great -Nina said very impressed 

-Thanks, is just something we’ve been doing since little kids -Simón said smiling the brigthes to Nina

-It’s just practice, anyone can do that with practice, and I mean ANYONE -Luna said to Nina and she knew that she was finding a way to encouraging her 

-Still not interest -Nina said lifting a hand in sign of denial, they were talking when they realize another couple was entering in the rink and suddenly everyone that were there rushed out like it was on flames, then Luna could observe how the italian guy from school was entering with a blonde girl that looked like she could slap you and you’ll thank her. .

-Why did everyone leave? -Simón asked to Nina curious

-They are Ambar Smith and Matteo Balsano, they are the queen and the king of the rink, always winning competitions and doing great performances, so when they come to train, everybody just leave to don’t look like a fool skating next to them -Nina explained but none of the three looked away from the couple in the rink 

-Are... hmm. are they couple? you know, like in a romantic way? -Luna asked trying her best not to sound very interest in him, but Simon did looked at Nina for an answer very interested

-I don’t think so, they are always together, but I’ve heard about Matteo going out with a lot of girls, and a girl like Ambar wouldn’t let her boyfriend do that -Nina explained and then turned to see Luna’s face, concentrate in the couple on the rink -Why? Do you like him? -Nina said smiling teasingly

-What? Me? A guy like him? He is just a snob, so full of himself, and thinks that every girl would die for him, and... -Luna was rambling but got interrupted by Simón 

-Oh my god, you are so into him -He said laughing without taking his eyes out of the couple -They are really great skaters, look that spin, they make it look so easy, its incredible -Simon kept saying in shock, once they finished their performance Simon headed towards them -Hey guys, that was mind blowing, really 

-Thanks man -Matteo said offering his hand to shake it as a thank you -You are the new kid of our class, right? -Matteo asked 

-Ugh, don’t remind me -Ambar said under her breath rolling her eyes, but Simon only gave her a little giggle in response 

-Yes, Simon Alvarez, nice to meet you 

-Matteo Balsano, is nice to meet you too, and you already know my beautiful and moody friend Ambar, right? -Matteo pointed at her who just gave him the fakest smiled he has ever seen -You annoy her so much, I think we are going to get along very well -Matteo said patting his shoulder smiling big 

-Great, I have to go back with the girls -Simon said pointing out where Luna and Nina were sitting -But just wanted to say that you were awesome really, blown my mind away

-Thanks, but we already know we are great, so good bye -Ambar said taking Matteo’s arm and dragging him out of there

-Thanks man -Matteo said while being dragged by Ambar, and Simon just waved him as good bye 

-You know she is totally out of your league, right? -Luna said as Simon sat back next to them 

-Why so much violence towards me? -He said sarcastically -And for your information, I am an adorable guy, girls love adorable guys 

-Yes we do, as bestfriends, that is why you are the king of the friendzone -Luna said making fun of him and Nina couldn’t help but let a little giggle out

-Thanks for the support sis, and Nina, you too?, You know what is the worst about betrayal, that it comes from the person you expected the less -Simon said faking hurt and then all burst in laughs 

-I am not laughing at you, is from Luna’s comment, but being honest with you, Ambar is out of everyone’s league -Nina said lifting her shoulders a little bit 

-You are making a whole movie in your heads, I just like how easily she gets annoyed, that’s all -Simón explained laughing -But on the other hand, Luna does like Matteo so much

-Wha..whaaat? -Luna said in a very high note

-Sure, that demostrate how chilled you are -Simon said amused

-I am chill, I am the chillest, you know, and being so chilled makes me hungry, so I’ll go to the cafeteria to ask something, you can join me if you stop talking about that snob -Luna said and rushed towards the locker where she and Simon left their shoes. Luna was turning to enter when felt how her body bumpted into someone and this time couldn’t avoid the floor. 

-Oh my god, you are okay? -Was the first thing Luna heard, and reconigze the accent inmediatly

-Yes, I am -Luna answered caressing her head where she felt she hit the floor 

-You bumped your head, you need stay still, What is my name? Do you remember it? -Matteo asked her leaning to her and taking her head in his hands 

-Matteo, though snob fits you better -She said smiling teasingly 

-Okay, I’ll let you this one, Can you remember your name? -He said and Luna could saw real worry in his eyes

-I’m Luna, Luna Valente -She said and sat straight getting her face very close to Matteo’s, she couldn’t help but get lost on his eyes, they were brown, like a sea of chocolate that she would love to get drown in 

-Well, Luna Valente, you should start to look for other ways to call my attention because I don’t want you to get hurt for real -He said low with a raspy voice that made her feel like electricity going through her veins, and his face was just centimeters away, so she was feeling his breath in her cheeks 

-Luna are you okay? -Simon said approaching behind them, causing that Luna moved away from Matteo abruptly

-Yes I am fine, just a little bump -She said trying to stand up with help from both Matteo and Simon 

-Sorry I couldn’t rescue you like this morning, with you wearing skates were harder -Matteo said laughing 

-It is okay, I need to pay more attention where I am going -Luna said careless

-Okay, I need to go but I’ll see you guys around, bye Simón, bye Luna Valente-Matteo said heading to the exit, but before he leaned close to Luna’s ear and whisper -Even though, Piccolina fits you better -He said smirking and then left.

#Luna bumpng Matteo is canon in every universe #Also mambar being a hot brotp #they would be still king and queen of the rink if they'd have a helaathy friendship #but no #Disney has to ruin their potential #Also Luna being 0 chilled about Matteo #And Simon teased her #would be great #and Simon is also the king of the friendzone in every universe #Lutteo #Lutteo Fic #Simbar #Simbar Fic #mambar brotp #lumon brotp #nilu brotp #Soy Luna #Soy Luna Fic #Luna Valente #Matteo Balsano #Ambar Smith #Simon ALvarez #Nina Simonetti #fic by me