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pieroulette · 11 months

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FIVE KITTENS + ONE = CAN I BE YOUR KITTEN TOO?

2023 | 13+ | ONESHOT | YANG JUNGWON × READER

SUMMARY as a lifelong and dedicated anti-kitten, you didn't expect that looking after your older sister's cat shop was a downright bliss—but shock is an underestimation when a human incarnation of a kitten appeared before you, slowly blinking at you with it's boba eyes.

AUTHOR'S NOTE cough cough.. the amount of 'kitten' titles in my jw oneshots 😗 also a celebration for 1000+ followers! :D

cats. kittens. endless purring. being smothered with adorableness was beyond your limit to function properly. okay, you take back your words that you hate kittens. you love them, you absolutely love them.

how can someone blame you for initially despising kittens though? when you've seen nothing but wicked kittens glaring at you down and hissing with their creepy arching back, you swore that was a tight stare down as you tried to escape it's wrath.

but how horrendous it is that your sister had been gatekeeping you from her heavenly kittens (not really), you had a week off from your devil of a boss and got to visit your sister after awhile.

unfortunately, she had matters to settle for two weeks and had to travel to another state which is miles away and had asked for you to look after her cat shop. being the anti-kitten you are, you smashed her request with a humongous imaginary hammer.

but it's safe to say that you've been bribed by a ticket to your favourite kpop idol's concert, immediately falling on your knees and praying enormously to your older sister's smug looking statue.

goosebumps initially riled over your arms, neck, legs, let's just say your entire soul when you pushed open the shop's screen door. you expected the vile creatures inside to immediately hiss and devour you but to your utter shock, they smothered you with kisses!

so here you are now, on your fifth day of nothing but utter bliss with your babies. thumbing through the pages of the magazine you took under the shelf after feeding the kittens, some of them finished early much to your amusement and quickly went to your side. oh what kind of merits have you done in your previous life to receive such adorableness?

contented, you fell into deep slumber with the kittens on your lap.

the bell rang, signifying a person's arrival—your ears failed to catch the sound of the footsteps as you were deep in your dreamland of hopping along on the puffy clouds with the kittens

"hm?" the person putted his palms on his knees as he lowers himself a tad bit to gain a closer look to your face. fixing his posture back, he roamed around the shop—sticking his finger in the cages as he cooed at the purring kittens.

humming to himself as he took a seat on one of the chairs, taking his time as he thumbed through his social media, and reading his groupchat's texts—replying back before his reflected boba eyes lifted on your slumber form, his eyelashes fluttered as he slowly blinks at you.

your eyes shot wide open for no particular reason, groaning as you fell asleep for more than you need. your head throbbing as you clasped it, looking around for your kittens until your sleepy eyes fell on—huh—you rubbed your eyes and squinted hard at the humongous cat before you, why the heck is it so big and tall? and why does it have a hoodie on with pants, cats aren't suppose to wear one, don't they?

"hi."

d-did it just say hi to you? the realisation sank into your sleeping soul as you screamed at the humongous kitten sitting on the chair across you. "fuck! why are you so big!" the rest of the kittens on your lap flew to the air, surprised by your sudden raise of voice.

the humongous kitten's boba eyes ogled at your chosen words, frozen at the spot as it stuttered terribly.

wait?! did you accidentally feed one of your kittens way too much? holy shit—what are you supposed to do now? did you just raise a titan that would devour the entire world? oh my god—oh wait— it isn't a... cat tho?

oh. it's a boy. not a kitten. oh shit, how seriously embarrassing is this?! stuttering in a low tone. "uh, welcome. is there anything i can help you with?"

an awkward silence engulfed the room before the boy burst out into an adorable giggle, his cheeks growing like a puffing steamed bun as he raised his fist up to his lips. his boba eyes crinkling into glowing crescents which had you screaming in your mind—holy shit, why there's a cute guy here?!

"you must have a really nice dream to think that i was a kitten." his voice laced with giggles shoot Cupid's arrow to your rampant heart.

"u-uh, i don't know?" you pressed your lips tight awkwardly.

"i thought you said you hate kittens though?"

your eyes widened in pure shock, with your fangirling mode switching into ultra protection mode. "huh, how did you know! wait, are you a stalker?!"

"woah, woah. chill, a bit? i got to hear it from your sister, she told me—"

"wait you know my sister?"

"yeah, i'm her friend. and she called me awhile ago if i could check on you for some reasons."

your eyes sparkled upon the quick speed of your realisation, clasping your hands together as you reminisce the glowing aura of your sister. "was she worried about my me?"

"no. she was worried you're going to bury the kittens."

"ugh, never mind." you rolled your eyes before the shattered holy image of your sister, internally screaming at her for doubting your clean-ass reputation. your neck grew goosebumps when you realise the boy still had his boba orbs fixated on you.

"w-what you looking at?" your eyes darted all around the space before swaying your hand before the bot. "shoo shoo!"

he burst into another giggle once again, amused. "seriously, you're still treating me like a kitten. for your information, the proper name is mr. yang. kindly call me that, instead of shoo shoo, will ya?"

"okay, mr. yang! how long did my sister exactly ask for you to be here?" you frowned, "i assume that checking on me means going after two minutes of being here, so what are you still doing here?"

"ouch, getting rid of me so quick?"

"if that's what you'd like to hear, then yes."

"god." his low voice gave goosebumps to you for the nth time. "give me a break, i just got back from work. tired, you know?" jungwon stood up, and the kittens on the floor grabbed onto his pants—climbing utterly fast till his hips. "plus the kittens seems to like me, don't you think?"

"i had no idea what my sister fed them to the point they're unbelievably comfy with people, actually. So don't get too high on yourself." nonchalantly replying you did as you observe the kittens, or maybe him.

"nah, the kittens surely likes me." his eyelashes fluttered up along his boba eyes to look at you. "but how about you?" mischievous smirk adorning his soft pink lips along with his boba eyes gazing deep into your soul. w-what the heck is he pulling with such good freaking looks?!

"u-uh?"

"i was asking if you like me too," jungwon lifted the kitten, pressing a gentle kiss on its head with his eyes still on you. "cause you've been blushing for quite awhile now."

"ha! that was the heat, you got really some awful tendencies to flirt with people you just met huh?" you scoffed as you brushed the kittens back with the hairbrush. "just like these little fellas."

"however.. cats don't ease up easily to people they don't particularly like." jungwon pouted in a playful manner, carrying the kittens in his arms as he slowly approached you. "cats also know very well who they want."

your cheeks flushed into an utter mess, looking away from his once adorable boba eyes that held the melody of a siren. he stopped before your sitting form, lowering himself down as he slowly placed the purring kitten on your lap.

"i don't know your name yet, mind telling me?"

"we're not friends, why would i?"

he pouted immensely, as he patted the kitten on your lap. "how cruel, well then. can i be your friend?"

"no thanks."

smirking he did as he gestured his index finger at the kittens. "then.. one, two— three, four—"

"counting for what?" you raise your eyebrow suspiciously. "if you're thinking to steal them, then scrap the idea."

"five." he hummed in utter delightment, "i'm actually counting how many kittens you had on your lap right now."

you had no idea what this cat-like boy were up to, that mischievous smirk never leaving his lips had you feeling so many things.

placing his chin on his palms, "ah. since you don't want me to be your friend, then.. since there's five kittens here, I wonder if i can be your kitten too?"

your cheeks heated up with his choice of words, your mind scrambled over whether he had gone insane. "w-what are you—"

whatever you're about to say though had gone to ashes, as you caught onto his boba eyes slowly blinking at you, his cheeks blooming into pink shade as his lips pulling up into another mischievous smirk. "the name's jungwon just so you have a name to call whenever you want me."

#enha #enhypen #enhypen x reader #enha imagines #enha x reader #enhypen oneshots #enhypen scenarios #enha fanfic #jungwon smut #enhypen jungwon #jungwon fluff #enha fluff #enhypen fluff #jungwon x reader #yang jungwon #enhypen fanfiction #enha oneshots

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euijoosorangeslice · 5 months

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Can I request teacher k and spanking please? Thank you!!1

A+

warnings: teacher-student relationship, cheating, slight non-con (power difference), age gap (reader is a uni student and k is well…a teacher. At most 7 year age gap), fingering, oral {fem recieving}, harddom!k, exbhitionism; creampie, spanking.

Your first year of college was coming to a close. You had mostly all A’s, except for in one class. In Mr. Koga’s class, you had mostly slept for the entire year. Who wants to be awake at 8am on a Monday after getting blackout drunk the night before?

But you landed yourself a D in his class. Barely, since you were only three points away from failing that class. The final exam was worth half your grade anyway, so if you could just ace it then you’d be in the clear! As soon as the test was placed in front of you, your heart dropped. Shit. You had no idea how to do anything on this paper. Okay, what the hell is a hypotenuse?

You just bubbled random answers and sat there until the testing time was up. Let’s just hope your instincts were amazing. As your teacher started instructing on what courses you’d need to take next for which credits, you found it easy to get lost in his eyes. Was it wrong to want to kiss your teacher? His lips looked pretty nice today, maybe it wouldn’t be too bad dating an older guy.

You shook the thoughts from your head when the Mr.Koga stared passing back exams. He tapped a finger on your desk, your imagination running wild with the veiny orientation of his hand. "You need to see me after class." Mr. Koga whispered, sliding your exam onto your desk. You picked up the test, and low and behold, you got a 45%. Fuck, couldn't atleast get a fifty? Now you were definitely failing his class. He finished passing out tests, going on some dumb rant about how many people passed over the failed amount, which was practically everyone but you.

Maybe you were just a dumbass. Anyway, your professor dismissed the class and you walked over to his desk, swaying your hips as your tiny little skirt hugged your ass. "Y/n, I'm quite concerned with your scores on your test." He looked up, seeing your cute boobs being pushed up by your tight little shirt. "I've never had anyone do this bad on my exams. Is everything okay at home?" He leaned back in his chair, watching as you bit on the back of your black pen.

You pouted, placing a hand on his desk. "I don't know, Mr. Koga. I think I've been having a hard time focusing. This class is fucking boring." His eyebrows furrowed roughly, scoffing. "I'm sorry? Do you think my class is a joke?" You leaned over his desk, giggling in his face. "Mr. Koga, I barely even know what class this is."

"I don't appreciate your attitude, sweetie. You need to act right or I'm gonna have to punish you." You squeezed your thighs together at his harsh tone. Fuck, that's definitely a turn on. "Oh yeah? What are you gonna do? Suspend me?" You teased, Kei sucking his teeth. "I could do that. Or I could give you another option," Kei stood up, placing himself inches away from your face.

"You could fuck me for an A. I know you've been thinking of me like that. So I could report you, or I could fuck you. Bend you over my desk and make you a good girl just for me, hm? Is that what you want?" You could've sworn you were dreaming. You hopped over his desk, bending over into his lap. "Oh, Mr. Koga. I think I need some help making a decision."

Wasting no time, he pulled you by your hair and grabbed your waist. "Let's take these dumb panties off." He grumbled, your chest pressed against the cold wood table as he lifted your skirt. "I'm starting to think you're really a slut. Wearing a lacy thong to school? You just want me inside of you." He pulled the underwear down, looking at your wet folds. "Aw, you really want me bad. Dripping all over my floor." He slapped your ass, watching you slightly jump. "Fuck! Mister Koga." You whined, arching your back into his touch. "Call me sir."

He slid two of his fingers into your hole, caressing your ass as he slowly slid them in. Randomly spanking you as he fingered your hole. "Yes, sir!" He chuckled, unbuckling his slacks. "Where'd that attitude go baby? I thought you wanted to be a brat." He teased, roughly spanking your ass. "I'll be a good girl, promise!" He gripped your thighs, kneeling down to be facing your wetness. He buried his face into your ass, taking a long, deep breath in. "Fuck, such a pretty little girl." He spat, tonguing your clit as he put his fingers deeper inside of you. You squirmed, Kei holding you in place.

"Sir, i-it feels so good! Please, need you in me." You moaned, gripping the desk as you felt the sensation of your boobs rubbing against the wood. He pulled away from your dripping wet pussy, dropping his slacks to the floor. He picked you up, placing you onto your back. He started chuckling to himself. "Damn. I forgot to lock the door. Anyone could just walk in and see you slutting out for your teacher." He palmed his cock, grabbing it from his boxers and slowly shoving it into you without warning.

"Wait, S-sir 'm a virgin!" You squeaked in pain, Kei quickly pulling out. "Really? Shit, I'm sorry, angel. Here, I think I have lube in my bag." Kei squirted some of the cold gel onto his fingers rubbing it over his dick. "Alright, I think that's enough." He mumbled, massaging your thighs. "I'm going in now, okay?" You nodded rapidly, feeling his tip push past your entrance. "Sorry for the stretch." He whispered into your ear, holding your hip as he pushed further in. "F-fuck!" You moaned, feeling like Kei was inside of your womb. "I'm all in. You want me to keep going?"

"Yes, sir. Think I'm ready." You whispered, Kei slightly pulling out and pushing back in. He picked up his pace, lifting your leg over his shoulder. "Fuck, your pussy feels so good. Tight little girl, hm?" Your boobs bounced against your chest as he moved, your eyes rolling back. "Mm, Sir! Feels so good." You moaned loudly, Kei smirking. "Yeah? Damn, you're definitely getting an A for this. Never felt a cunt like this before baby." He spoke, accenting his words with a few hard thrusts. His hand slid down to your clit, vigorously rubbing it as he drilled his cock inside of you.

Feeling your orgasm approach, your legs began to close, but Kei forced them back open. "Don't be shy, angel. I know I'm making you feel good. Just go ahead and cum for me." Your legs crossed behind his back, forcing him to stay inside of you. "You want me to cum inside of your pretty little hole? Tryna get knocked up by your teacher, aren't you?" He sped up, chasing his own orgasm. "Yes! Fuck, please cum inside of me sir." You begged, Kei groaning in pleasure. As you reached your orgasm, you clenched around him, making him cum inside of you.

"Shit. Fuck, I-I'm going to be in so much trouble of you get knocked up." Kei mumbled, his brain starting to reason with himself. You giggled, slowly sitting up onto his desk. "I think you should be more concerned about cheating on your wife, Mr. Koga." He rolled his eyes, massaging your thighs. "Well, we need a divorce anyway." You smiled, placing a kiss on his cheek. "If you want to get remarried, I think I know a good candidate. She might be having your baby."

#&team imagines #&team #&team x reader #&team smut #&team hard hours #&team k

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giggly-squiggily · 3 months

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AAA CANDY HEARTS!! i’m so excited! :3

could i request “Be Mine” with Byakuya Togami x Platonic!Reader? i requested something similar last year, and i’m admittedly a bit nervous to ask it again, so i hope this is alright!

(p.s. everything you write is always so incredible hhsnishdmjdj)

Oh my goodness HI! :D I remember you anon! Thank you for the kind words! :) This is beyond alright; I loved writing your request last year, and I loved writing this one! :D I decided to go with Lee!Togami hehehe :P I hope you like it!

Be Mine: "Oh that is IT! Come here!"

“Byakuya…” You drawled, spreading yourself over the back of the library sofa as your friend carried on reading. “Can’t you put down that book for five minutes to entertain me? I’m bored!”

“No. If you’re bored, go find a book to read.” He carried on, unmoved as you climbed over the couch entirely, settling in beside him. “I’m sure there’s something even your small brain can comprehend.”

“Small-” You gaped, sitting back dramatically as you clutched your pearls. “Are you calling me stupid? Byakuya Togami, my good friend! What do you have to say for yourself?”

Instead of apologizing, he flipped a page, lips twitching into a smile. “The children’s books are over there. Careful- you might miss something.”

“Oh that is IT! COME HERE!” You roared, grabbing his legs and yanking. Togami barely had time to yelp as his book went flying, replaced with your mischievous glare. “Take it back!”

“Ne-eheheheehhhever!” You were tickling before he could speak, going straight for his lower set of ribs before he could shut himself up. “(Y/N)!”

“Take it back! Take it back right now!” You taunted, motivated when you saw him try to suppress his giggles. “Don’t fight it- just say it! You know you don’t really mean it, Kuya~”

“D-Don’t you st-art with the ni-ihihcknames!” He wheezed, arching when you moved to his mid-set of ribs. “(Y/N)-ahehehahahahhahahha!”

“You know the magic words~” You sang in a sing-song voice, easily evading his flailing limbs and vengeful fingers. “Come on, come on~”

“Pffft- aheahhahahaha fihihiihihiine! Yohoohohohu’re nohohohohot duhuuhuhhmb! Yohohohoohohu’re nohohohohohohot!” He cried out,cheeks pink and glasses askew.

“Do you mean it?” You raised a brow, pausing your fingers but keeping them hovering above his ribs.”Really mean it?”

“Yehehehes..yehehehs. Nohohohow geheheht!” Togami lightly shoved you off him, shaking his head with a hint of fondness as you giggled. “I hahahte you.”

“No you don’t.” You grinned, beaming when he merely huffed, failing to hide his smile.

“Shush.”

Send me a candy heart and I'll write a dabble for it!

#Candy Heart Valentine Event #chve2k24 #tickle #tickle dabble #danganronpa #thh #togami byakuya #togami x platonic!reader #fluff

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literary-illuminati · 8 months

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Book Review 45 – The Gods Are Bastards Volume One by D. D. Webb

This was the first web fiction I’ve properly archive binged in a long while. I’d quite forgotten the experience of having however many hundred thousand words just waiting to consume your every waking hour for a weekend and change. So thanks to tumblr peer pressure for getting me to finally give this a try, I suppose.

So, this is a web serial set in a world that very much feels like a D&D setting a couple generations after it broke out of medieval stasis – there’s dragons and demigods and thousand year old retired elven adventurers who are all laws unto themselves, and then there’s also a continent spanning hegemonic empire that’s invented magical railways and telegraphs and industrial revolutions. The story specifically follows the freshman class of the Unseen University, a remote institution run by one of the two or three most powerful (former) adventurers alive, educating and connecting the future global elite. The freshman class – including a demigod, the only two paladins in the world, an amnesiac archdemon, and a pirate crown princess – are the protagonists for the better part of the story, bonding and going to classes and sent on absurd field expeditions and generally becoming an incredibly high-powered adventuring party. Each book also has one or two subplots following characters only very tenuously connected to them out in the wider world, more often than not centred around wither Bishop Darling of the Universal Church (former high priest of the god of thieves) or Principia Locke, conwoman and second most annoying elf alive. I will put my cards on the table now and say these plots are what makes the thing worth reading.

The students are – okay, they start off just, bad, but they do improve over the course of the first few books in terms of how grating they are to read (Book 1 is very heavy on the college soap opera). But they do all have the fundamental issue that, where the other plots largely feel like people embedded in a world with agenda to pursue and complex circumstances to navigate, they all feel like high fantasy superheroes being led along a breadcrumb trail in a world devoid of real threats or meaningful ties outside the university and the occasional specific patron. Or put another way, it is not at all subtle that they are the Protagonists or Reality, which instantly makes me dislike them and want them to fail. But going by what makes popular web fiction I’m fairly sure that instinct is mostly just a me thing.

Special shoutout to Tris, the crusading paladin of the group. As of book one she’s a repressed sheltered army brat who has a whole list of species and religions she thinks should be killed on sight and several historical genocides she wholeheartedly endorses. She has a real arc over the volume, but a big part of it is less challenging the fundamental logic of that than just slowly removing lines from her kill on sight list (but nowhere near all of them). I am not entirely sure how self-aware the book is about this.

The remainder of the book, and by far the better part, is mostly dedicated to sideplots centring Bishop Darling’s byzantine intrigues within the universal church, the politics of the empire’s capital city, and his high forays into high risk tutoring and foster-parenting, and Principia Locke, thieves guild resident underachiever, town ne’erdowell and second most obnoxious elf alive. These two characters are objectively the best, and also they’re allowed to be at genuine risk and thrown into tasks where fucking up is a real possibility and the ultimate resolution is very unclear. The best plot of the entire volume is easily Darling and 3 other bishops being deputized as a black ops force by the (arch)pope and sent to illegally poke around a small town, and they’re all the most insufferable people you’ve ever met stuck sharing an airbnb.

The story plays a lot with western tropes and aesthetics transposed onto he magitech high fantasy setting – the ‘Golden Sea’ is an infinite, impossible to navigate expanse in the centre of the continent, home to nomadic plains elf bands and centaur herds, and the imperial frontier has now pushed right up to its edge, full of things like saloons and sheriffs and marshals and magical trains and gun wand-fights and ten gallon hates. This is very fun, but the moving of the reference period from vaguely medieval Europe to the late 19th century USA makes things certain subtext that’s already unfortunate in standard fantasy downright painful – centaurs, clearly and obviously playing the role the savage indian raiders in some mid-century western, are portrayed as a universally evil culture whose main salient trait is that they will literally rape any prisoners to death, and are stated to have been righteous and heroically ethnically cleansed everywhere but this barbaric frontier. It’s, uh, not great.

Now, I came to this serial as someone who has wasted untold days and hours becoming immersed in D&D, like, Lore, which meant that I was incredibly well prepared because there are so many D&D easter eggs in this I think it might technically be a fanwork like Order of the Stick or something. There’s a Drizzt joke that made me audible groan, and more broadly the entire setting is just very incredibly clearly “D&D 3.5 campaign setting plus 50 years and an industrial revolution’. “Adventurers” were a coherent social class, ‘dungeons’ are a thing, there are profoundly uncomfortable attitudes towards ‘monstrous’ races that live in them, the whole shebang. I mostly found this charming, but it’s a thin line, and I can very easily imagine it being utterly insufferable.

Anyway, this is theoretically a complete volume, but it’s also books one-four of, like, seventeen. In the grand tradition of web serials everywhere, it’s three times longer than it really needs to be, and absolutely littered with plot seeds and foreshadowing which might either pay off in five hundred thousand words or never be mentioned again. I’m honestly not particularly sure how well the volume holds up as a coherent work, separate from everything that comes after – Principia got a complete and well done character arc, but that’s about the only part of it I’d say really works here.

As the first fifth or so of a longer work it did get me to keep going onto book five with barely a breath in between though, so on balance I’d say it works.

#book review #web serial #sff #the gods are bastards #d. d. webb

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theconstellationprincess · 2 months

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House and Home:

Chapter 3: Meals and Deals

tw// angst, regression repression (lmk if I need to add anymore)

After an hour had passed, far too quickly in Pix’s opinion, everyone was rounded up and shuffled downstairs to the dining room. It was extravagant, large arches and windows creating a wide, open feeling space. Pix was one of the first to enter the room, a fact he quickly regretted when he realized he’d have to pick a spot. There were no assigned seats, something he was a little disappointed about, as it would have made his life easier.

Fwhip sat down first, with Gem and Sausage following. The table was set up in the same way as the House Blossom Alliance meetings, and the three of them followed that seating plan. Pix followed suit, taking a spot that mirrored his position in meetings.

His knee bounced, so he held it down with his hands in his lap, which had the added benefit of preventing him from fidgeting with his fingers are anything on the table.

As everyone sat, he was amused to note that everyone else had also followed the pattern, Katherine included. He looked across the faces of his friends and wondered, truly, how had things gotten so terrible between them all? His eyes caught on Fwhip, breath catching in his chest as he found his gaze returned.

Fwhip stared at Pix, unblinkingly, until the food was brought out. Fwhip knew Pix far better than the others, and he was privy to a fact that, to his knowledge, only he and Pix knew. Fwhip was aware that Pix was a regressor, though he was certain Pix didn’t know he knew. The poor king went to great lengths to hide it, going so far as to lock himself in his bedroom. It made Fwhip a little sad, but truly he often felt a similar way, so he did not judge.

He was concerned, about Pix. He had been so busy lately, large bags prominent under his eyes, and Fwhip had noticed that one of the bags that Pix had brought seemed to be filled with paperwork.

When Pix made eye contact with him, he tilted his head slightly, trying to convey ‘are you alright?’, though based on Pix’s increasingly confused and anxious expression, he was failing.

When lunch arrived, he had to make an effort to not scrunch up his nose. He was familiar with the food of other empires, of course, and he didn’t expect Katherine to cater to his… specific diet, but it was still a bit annoying to be given a salad that was entirely vegetables, no protein in sight.

But alas, he was trying to make an effort here, so he shoved the leafs into his mouth, actively avoiding grimacing. He noticed a couple of the others picking at their food, and Scott looked like he’d rather be anywhere else.

To Scott’s credit, he was doing a wonderful job pushing the salad around on its plate, just not so much at taking it off the plate and into his mouth. He looked stressed, though Fwhip couldn’t blame him. He’d had a rough go at it lately.

See, look at him empathizing with the elf! He was winning at Katherine’s little game for sure.

Scott was not winning Katherine’s game. Since leaving the sanctuary of his assigned room, he’d quickly come to the conclusion that he would never be able to rest in this house. Everything was far too noisy for his sensitive ears, and he felt like he was going to puke from a mixture of anxiety and sensory overload.

Katherine was prattling on about something to the group, but Scott was being focused on trying not to cry and wasn’t paying attention. It wasn’t his fault that Katherine had hired an army of servants that were constantly moving and making sounds that felt like a hammer hitting Scott’s skull. He dug his nails into his palms, careful to avoid reopening the half-moon scars that had been left behind after a life time of too sharp nails on too soft skin.

He observed the room, grateful that Katherine’s chatter had at least silenced most of the group around the table. Pixlriffs was writing furiously in a book (where had he pulled that from?), but the soft pencil scratching was far more soothing than distressing. He focused on the repetitive noise, slowly unclenching his hands. It would be a nice sound to fall asleep too, but alas, Scott trusts most of the people around him as far as he could throw them, which is admittedly, not particularly far, unless he was flying...

Regardless, his eyes stayed firmly open. He drifted his gaze towards the Cod Father Alliance, Joel and Jimmy were whispering furiously to one another, while Lizzie was exasperatedly trying to get them to quiet down. Scott narrowed his eyes, were they regressed?

The Cod Father Alliance all did, he knew that. It was a well known fact, he'd taken care of Lizzie a few times, and Joel, and once had a regressed Jimmy foisted upon him by a panicked Lizzie and taken care of him. They were easier to talk to, when regressed. Or perhaps it was because his biases towards them were far less strong when they were kids, after all he wasn't going to be mean to kids.

Joel stuck his tongue out at him, Scott smirked and did it back, but quickly looked away when Joel started tugging on Lizzie's arm to get her attention. Her resulting sigh almost made him laugh.

Katherine continued to talk, and then she stopped and everyone started standing up. Scott stared at his uneaten salad and shrugged, following suit with the others. He'd have to find someone to ask what Katherine was talking about, perhaps Pix. They'd never been close, but they weren't enemies either.

Pix, on his part, had been paying close attention to what Katherine was saying. It was a schedule, and he would not be caught unprepared for any activity! He flicked through the notes he had taken, there was a surprising amount of games of hide and seek scheduled throughout the week. He wondered, briefly, if Katherine had perhaps allowed her small side to dictate parts of the schedule.

To Pix's knowledge, almost every emperor regressed, himself included. Sausage didn't, or if he did Pix didn't know, but everyone else did, at least occasionally. Some were rarer than others, his own included. He was almost always a caregiver, and had watched over almost every empire's ruler at this point.

Pix nearly walked straight into his door, face buried in his book, but stopped himself at the last minute. He quietly shut the door behind him, Scott appeared to be feeling under the weather and he didn't want to cause the elf any pain. He set the notebook down on the desk, grateful that the rest of today was pencilled in as a break. Katherine had mentioned that they would all be sharing lunch with each other, but no other meals would be mandatory to be shared amongst them.

Pix rolled out of bed and started pacing. The doors did not have locks. That was... unfortunate. He eyed the closet. It was spacious, inside, and had its own light source, and lots of shelves for candles... Pix determinedly pulled his well-loved box out of it's hiding space, and then froze.

What on earth was he doing? He couldn't regress, what if someone needed him? Scott might be getting sick, and Pix knew from experience that being sick enhanced regression tenfold. He knew Scott was wary of almost everyone here, too, but seemed to be okay with Pix. He shook his head. He ignored how his hands shook and how tears pricked in the corner of his eyes and how much he was already regressed and just not letting himself admit it and shoved the box back into it's hiding place.

He wasn't regressed. He wasn't. He was big! He needed to be big, just in case.

Pix swallowed, squeezing his eyes shut and climbing into the bed, pulling the covers over his head. He was a neighbour to an elf with sensitive hearing, he would need to be very quiet if he didn't want Scott to find out about his current... emotional upset. Because then he might be asked questions, one's that he could not answer.

The darkness under the blankets was far from comforting, but the sound muffling was necessary as Pix tried his best to not cry. What was with him? Honestly, he was behaving like a child.

A few tears dripped down his face, and he was quick to wipe them away. Crying because he didn't get his way? Crocodile tears, clearly. He was just crying for attention, ignoring the fact he was entirely alone.

More tears fell until Pix gave up on wiping them away and let himself cry. He wasn't small, he couldn't be. A soft knock sounded on his door.

Pix froze.

Then it was a scramble of actions. He pulled himself out of his blanket cocoon and furiously wiped at his face and combed his hair with his hands. He hoped his red eyes looked more sleep than tear induced.

Scott stood at his door. He opened his mouth at the same time Pix did.

"Hello! What can I do for you?" Pix asked cheerily, faking a yawn and stretching his arms. "Sorry," He said after yawning, really amping up the tiredness.

"Pixlriffs," Scott greated tensely. He looked nervous, but tossed on a smile as he leaned in and quietly explained, "I'm rather afraid I missed what Katherine was talking about earlier. Could you, perhaps, explain to me what it was she was talking about?"

Pix grinned, opening his door to allow Scott inside while he approached the desk, pulling up the notebook. He turned around to see Scott staring, wide-eyed, at the several candles he had set up along the nightstands and dressers. Pix winced.

"Here-" He cleared his throat, "Katherine was talking about a schedule for the next week, it's all written down here." He offered the book to Scott with a nervous smile, getting one in return. "They're not for, um, death. Pixandria uses candles for many practices, including celebration and friendships-" Pix babbled, cutting himself when Scott's face contorted into something different. He was terrible at reading facial expressions, he couldn't tell if Scott was interested or annoyed. He swallowed, allowing Scott to leave with the book without more conversation.

His traitorous eyes locked onto the hiding space of the box. But he was feeling leagues better already, having shoved all his emotions inside a deep part of his brain so that he could act normally for Scott.

He approached his bed again, genuine exhaustion clinging to his bones as he burried himself under the blankets, though not covering his head.

It was still light, which meant he needn't light any candles if he went to bed now, since he would avoid all the darkness.

Nothing bad would come of heading to be early, he was certain.

Thank you for reading! Hope you enjoyed! @little-froglight

#star writes #age regression #sfw agere #agere #fandom agere #empires agere #mcyt agere #pixlriffs #fwhip #smajor #scott smajor #angst #empires season 1 #empires season one #house and home

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since it's pride month, do you have any lgbtq+ headcanons/interpretations for the puyo cast?

I got this one before pride month, so I was waiting till it's actually June to answer it.

Let me preempt this by saying that I don't really like making "headcanons" that would create contradiction in how I read the text as presented by the writers, because something that doesn't gel with the source material in a way that enhances my experience with it isn't a "headcanon" to me but an AU.

(I infamously once made a post on here where I was yelling about how people need to stop calling their AUs "headcanons" that went kinda viral... oops.)

(Don't look for it, that was YEARS ago)

So, while I love reading, for example, Arle x Rulue fanfics, lesbian Rulue would be an AU to me, not a headcanon, because Rulue being into Satan is just an undeniable reality of the source material.

(That said, bisexual or pan Rulue WOULD be a headcanon)

Likewise, due to how extremely proud Raffina is of being a "lady", trans girl Raffina would be a headcanon, but trans boy Raffina would be an AU... Anyway, I am rambling. This is just how I define those terms for myself.

So, let's move on to the queer readings I have for the Puyo characters (it's a lot).

Arle is asexual and aromantic. Schezo is asexual.

This one is obvious, I even drew art for that a couple days ago. It's not just a case of me projecting my own sexuality onto "my favorite characters" either; Schezo and Arle aren't even close to my favorites, I'm more partial to the Primp characters. However, in most of the games, with some sparse exceptions from the Compile era (where characterization was generally inconsistent and spotty), Arle and Schezo are written in a way that I can only describe as "arch-asexual".

Whenever Arle is written as she is currently understood (spunky, freedom loving, adventurous), she never shows interest in relationships of any kind. She outright calls Schezo and Rulue "sexy" multiple times in both, the Compile era and the Sega era, but that doesn't seem to make her feel anything, she uses the terms as blunt descriptors that don't have much meaning to her personally. As an asexual, I do find that very relatable. In general, Arle's only one true love seems to be the concept of adventure (especially dungeon crawling) itself. In the novel "Everyone's Dreams Come True", the projection the dream mist tries to entice her with when its sleep curse fails to grip onto her is a projection of the entrance to an underground dungeon. In the Web Original Manzai Shorts, when she tries to explain the concept of a "wedding" to Amitie, she is incredibly awkward about it, like she's never even considered it herself before. She really doesn't show any interest in "partnering" up with anyone (other than Carbuncle) for life.

Meanwhile, Schezo's entire running gag simply doesn't work if he's not asexual. His slip ups are funny because he does NOT mean it that way, but is really only interested in three things: Power, cute stuff and food (in that order). The two times in the Compile era where he's not written as "asexual" infamously are hated by fans because they ruin his entire characterization: Saturn Madou's portrayal of Schezo is a black sheep for the entire franchise, both in the Japanese and English fandoms, and the one line he has in Nazo Puyo Tsuu that contradicts his otherwise asexual portrayal (I won't even repeat what he says...) makes absolutely no damn sense, even in context. A Schezo who portrays actual genuine interest in sexual matters in canon materials is a badly written Schezo. We have empirical proof of that.

That said, unlike with Arle, I don't feel comfortable also calling Schezo aromantic, because... I feel like he just hasn't had the room to explore whether he wants someone in his life or not yet. He had the Dark Mage business forced upon him at a very young age. He's isolated himself from people in a way that made it hard for him to start connecting again once people actually did come back into his life. When he thinks someone (I think it was Draco, but I forget) is flirting with him in Waku Puyo Dungeon, he seems genuinely flustered, not because he's interested, but because he's never thought anyone ever would act like that towards him (and unlike with Arle, that moment doesn't disrupt his characterization at all), and when he thinks Ms. Accord is flirting with him in Puyo Puyo 15th he has a minor meltdown, because he's not even sure if he wants to turn her down, but also thinks he just shouldn't have a romantic partner as the dark mage... So yeah, I think Schezo still needs time to figure stuff out for himself.

Satan is bigender or genderfluid

While he's portraying a super-masculine image whenever he's on screen, he's also shown zero qualms about slipping into more feminine roles, and openly and happily admits that he wanted to LARP as a princess in distress for Arle to save in Chronicle. His "Satan Saturn" alt in Quest is also really girlish, with the bow and the ponytail and the cherry blossoms, and he seems to be enjoying himself... As an ancient, possibly primordial demon lord, I think it would be weirder if he didn't have a rather lax approach to gender, tbh.

Oh, fun fact, in Madou Monogatari 2, the first time Satan ever appeared, his description of the person he wants to marry does not mention gender at any point. His only condition is that they're powerful, beautiful, wise and intelligent enough to make it to the bottom level of his dungeon in the Layla ruins...

Klug is a baby gay.

His babysitter-crush on Lemres is so palpable, it's downright painful. :'D Even Feli sees him as a romantic rival! The way swoons about Lemres during Tet 2 was quite telling as well.

There are a couple of moments in 15th where Klug portrays interest in women (specifically, older women...) but those just stink of comphet to me and are genuinely just extremely awkward moments that I am glad have never been addressed again since. 15th was only the second time Klug was more than a minor side character and I feel his characterization wasn't quite settled yet back then, so even aside from this, there is a lot of stuff in there that generally "feels wrong" in comparison to how the character has been consistently written in all materials since then. Even in his White Day alt in Quest, he only talks about how being popular by giving girls chocolate gifts will give him a sense of authority AND bring him closer to Lemres, so yeah. In retrospect, I absolutely read those awkward moments in 15th as comphet. He's a baby gay with a babysitter crush on Lemres and will hopefully find himself a nice guy his own age as he grows up.

Amitie will grow up to be poly and pan

In the drama CDs and novels its shown that Amitie absolutely doesn't understand why anyone would want to have only one romantic partner, and when she first hears about the concept of a "wedding" (which she apparently has never been confronted with directly before then??) she immediately wants to have one with her entire class.

Rulue attributes this to Amitie being "still a child", but I don't see it that way, given this behavior persists for two novels in succession. Even when Amitie shows signs of a specific crush on Sig, it always comes with the caveat on "I want to get others in on it too!"

So yeah. No way this girl won't have amassed a "harem" of boy- girl- and other-friends by the time she's off age and certified as a sorceress...

Raffina and Lidelle give off trans girl vibes, and Raffina is probably a lesbian

Raffina's determination to prove herself as a "lady" and Lidelle's fear of having certain of her physical features be "seen" seem to connect really strongly to a lot of my trans friends as analogue to their own experiences and I can totally see it. Portrayals like that would just blend in perfectly with their characterization.

As for lesbian Raffina, it's just a vibe I get from her. The few times she mentions handsome men, it seems more like she wants them as a status symbol, but has no actual interest in being with them. Even when she thinks the prince Otomo is looking for is "handsome", she has 0 interest in helping the man search for the prince until Otomo offers her a reward. Then, "Everyone's Dreams Come True" showcasts it even more clearly when the dream she is trapped in includes her "keeping" an army of young bodybuilders as "servants", and enjoying the fact that they want to be with her soooo badly, while she has no intention of ever giving them the time of day, holding the fact that they are "not worthy of her" over their heads. Meanwhile, when she's with other girls (like Rulue or Lidelle post Fever 2) she seems far more appreciative.

Either Maguro or Risukuma is a trans boy. Either one of them.

I don't think about this one too often, but it would make sense. Maguro was bullied as a kid for "looking like a girl", and a friend of mine has this amazing headcanon that the experiment that turned Risukuma into a squirrelbear was actually homebrew instant HRT. Amazing, 10/10.

I'll admit, this is partially just me having fun with the fact that Maguro and Ris were originally written as girls before plans for Puyo Puyo 7 changed, but, hey! It doesn't contradict with anything, so why not?

Ecolo is Ecolo

'Nuff said. There is no gender that can contain the absolute glitch in spacetime that is Ecolo.

The fact that Ecolonosuke (one of Team Ecolo, who all represent aspects of Ecolo's personality) is canonically nonbinary helps, too!

Seo and Accord are lesbians and they will get married in this essay I will-

I AM SORRY, BUT SEO CANONICALLY NEEDS ACCORD TO REMIND HER TO EAT FOOD OR SHE WILL DIE.

THEY ARE THE GASLIGHT AND THE GIRLBOSS, THEY BELONG TOGETHER (Popoi is the gatekeep)

Eight = GAY

I'm sorry, Quest is not even SUBTLE about this one!

The day Eight shuts up about how badly he wants to get closer to Zero and his genius is the day he finally forgets to breathe between his words and perishes.

Okay, so these are all the big ones. If I forgot anything, it's because I don't think about it often or because it's canon anyway (cough, cough, dapper bones...)

#neni replies #puyo puyo #pride month

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allieebobo · 2 years

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Just had a stressful test and the first thing I did was re read CT:OS :) I need to see rayyan and tobin for comfort :') (also I love your writing so much Allie it never fails to cheer me up :D)

Can I ask, how comfortable are the ROs with PDA? Nothing weird just holding hands, lil smooch in public, etc. (Perhaps a lil kiss on court after a match 👀)

(Also, I dont understand how jacks manage their time and energy being in pre med and tennis, like I dont even have any extracurriculars and pre med already makes me want to cry everyday :')) )

Aww anon first of all I'm so sorry for the delayed response, I hope your test went well :) it makes me so happy to know that the writing cheers you up a little :) also, all the best with pre-med, you got this!! 💪💪

As for the question: hehe, I think there are many possible answers but I'm going to assume this is early in a relationship!

MC and RO are at lunch in a restaurant as a group - during a quiet moment, MC silently slips a hand into RO's for no reason at all, and it's so subtle that no one else notices.

G smirks and doesn't turn their head to look, just continues making their goddamn insufferably smart argument, to nods and "oh dang that's true"s from the rest. But there's a small amused twitch of their lips and they give MC's hand a little squeeze until they're done responding. Then, when the group's attention has shifted elsewhere, they lean in, very close to the MC, and meet their gaze with twinkling, mischievous eyes. "God, I want to kiss you," They whisper, low and smokey.

Tobin immediately brightens, a wide-mouthed, generous smile breaking across their face. It lights up the entire room, the way Tobin's happiness usually does - infectious and outward-radiating. And yet, when they meet MC's gaze, it's a look meant only for them - still warm, but sparkling with a crackling, unmistakeable heat. Later, when the meal is done, the rest head out but Tobin hangs back and tugs MC back as well, giving them a full kiss to the lips, open-mouthed and smiling with just a hint of hunger.

Rayyan blinks. Then, very slowly, they turn to MC, a warm pink color dusted on the tips of their cheekbones and ears. Rayyan tries their best to hide how MC's touch pulls out a low tug at their gut, and instead furrows their brow and arches an eyebrow at MC. But when MC snorts and starts to move their hand away, Rayyan pulls their entwined hands a little closer into their lap, flashing a small, imperceptible smile.

Sam pauses mid-sentence, immediately losing their train of thought, entire body going quiet and still. The look that they give MC is slow, complicated, and almost heartrendingly genuine - emotions dance across their expressive features as they put their other hand on top of MC's, squeezing tight. They lean in close to MC, breathing in their familiar scent, and smile. "What were you saying?" MC prompts, biting back their own smile. Sam shrugs, laughing. "Dunno, but now - I just wanna tell you how nice this feels."

#ct:os #asks #college tennis: origin story #if #interactive fiction #rayyan #sam #tobin #g

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Trigun Stampede - Episode 4 - Stampede’s direction is clear; this is an action packed sci fi series on a desert planet.

Any resemblance to an anime or manga with an old fashioned Western setting is not the the creative direction for this. Or as I’ve been thinking - Trigun Stampede is a sci fi series with the thin veneer of a western. The veneer is shown at the beginning of our episode 4 with western sounding music and three random dudes grilling worm meat over a fire discussing how fresh meat is the best, though one guy wants to be all trendy and try a plant based meat product. I think this is the writing team trying to be clever but it seems to fall flat. The more I watch this, more of a bone I have to pick with the writers; it keeps coming off as passable but it could be much better. This also goes into the story boarding, but we’ll get into that a little later on.

I’m also wondering how worms have muscles, but maybe we can go with alien worm biology hand waving explanation.

While enjoying their red worm meat, they spot a single individual walking alone in the desert carrying a cross, stating he’s well dressed for his own funeral and even has his own tombstone.

This is our introduction to Nicholas D. Wolfwood, the previously characterized wandering priest/clergyman who also works as a hired gun [anime] or religiously associated and trained assassin [manga].

The intro scene ends with a hot and sweaty looking Wolfwood. I will say, they worked hard to get a nice reflection in his sunglasses and he does sport a little of his trademark stubble, but he does look a lot cleaner.

After the OP, the action returns to Meryl and Roberto listening to the news as Vash sleeps in the back of their land rover like vehicle. Vash has been blamed for the destruction of Jeneora Rock and apparently hasn’t eaten since yesterday as Roberto offers his uneaten sandwich to Meryl.

Roberto gets to comment that only god knows why Vash is acting like Vash since young and inexperienced Meryl is expecting him both to eat more yet, struggle with sleeping due to his feelings of guilt that they are both aware of.

It really seems that Roberto is our info dump, make sure you understand our intent with our limited actions of what we decide to animate for our characters. Since the fact that Vash hasn’t eaten shows that he’s lost his motivation to live/ is feeling super depressed etc etc. has to be told to us by Roberto only with Meryl looking sadly at him.

Meryl then manages to almost drive right into Wolfwood and with Roberto’s help, she only nails him with the satellite trailer instead of hitting him head on. This scene is very slapstick and seems oddly out of place since Stampede has been taking itself very seriously the entire time unlike the original anime or manga.

Meryl rushes to the nearest gas er - recharge station to save the strange man she just almost killed. We see at least a nod to the original design of the plants with the light bulb station sign and a covered arch for parked vehicles.

As the group rushes in, they find the station owners shot and killed, likely looking like a station robbery. There is a noise that allows Vash to find a child hiding in a locker who looks shocked, unable to speak. At the same time, the injured man, seems to be quickly recovering able to add color commentary.

He takes the lead on some sort of ceremony for the remembrance of the dead, having taken a bottle of water from the station, sipping it before tossing some on the graves and attempting to do a poor ceremony.

It starts out passable but then quickly fails catching Meryl’s attention calling his possible job into question. She asks him if he is a priest using the term 牧師 bokushi. Interestingly, the original anime’s translation chose to use priest while the more literal translation is pastor/clergyman/reverend/minister. Though the bus driver does call him a preacher at one point.

In this version he clearly states he’s not a priest but an undertaker.

Stampede uses the term 葬儀屋, sougi-ya, which translates to funeral home or can also describe an undertaker = funeral director. Therefore, this is the second shift in a main character’s job in this version and will change aspects of his character by default, just like how it has changed Meryl’s in these first four episodes.

This is a good time to pause and compare Wolfwood’s introduction in Trigun and Trigun Maximum. It will help frame how the rest of this episode plays out.

In the anime, Wolfwood doesn’t appear until episode 9, Murder Machine after Vash’s battle against Brilliant Dynamite Neon on the sandsteamer. A glint of light catches Vash’s eye and they find a man collapsed and leaning against a cross in the desert.

After the bus driver pokes him commenting he’s a well put together dead man, he pops up and stutters that he’s been saved! Showing that he’s got a sort of silly side.

After leaning that it was neither Milly or Meryl who saved him and introducing himself as a priest, he thanks Vash after he’d drank all of his water. Vash is not pleased with this strange priest having consumed all of his water and this leads to the infamous giant introduction of Vash’s made up name which is blown by Milly blurting out he’s Vash the Stampede. Once Wolfwood’s shock calms down he offers his hand to Vash and introduces himself as Wolfwood, at his service.

Of course he also can’t help but mention that if he killed Vash he’d get the $$60 billion reward and Vash would prefer he not point this out in public.

The entire introduction of Wolfwood is playful, you get the feeling that he’s a sort of prankster and has a good sense of humor though it has a dark and sarcastic undertone.

The manga is quite similar as Wolfwood introduces himself almost immediately as well. Again, Wolfwood is shocked that this weird guy is the infamous criminal and is prevented from blurting it out to the entire bus. I love how blunt Wolfwood is with his comment that ‘everyone’s damn dumb’.

And he again introduces himself to Vash, also offering his services as well.

Either way, both of these introductions show how playful of a character Wolfwood can be at times and how he’s portrayed as a friendly guy and very approachable - which makes sense if you are a religious official (or traveling under the guise of one). Plus, the anime and manga both highlight that he was stranded in the desert due to his motorcycle breaking down forcing him to walk instead. This forced him to carry his cross which is both literal and metaphorical for his character arc.

In Stampede, Vash feels a bit awkward as Meryl and the unnamed undertaker argue while the putative orphaned child looks shell shocked. He walks over to the child and pops a lollipop in his mouth before offering another one to the kid. This allows for him to have a small inspirational monologue to the child.

He states outright that he’s an orphan and that - No matter how heavy the cross that you carry, you still deserve to eat. That you still deserve to laugh.

This sounds a bit like Wolfwood, a way of trying to connect with someone else. After the kid silently looks thoughtful, he returns to give his bill to Vash for $$20,000 which causes Meryl to have another meltdown about his rip off of services. Which with that abrupt change again makes me groan about the the awkward pacing and oddly placed slapstick style humor with his bill.

Roberto calls him out on not only his criminally high cost bill for services, but also notes that for being hit by a car he’s looking pretty good. His reply is that he’s tough. And that it’s his saving grace.

And with that suspicious look from Roberto, we hear a weird high pitched whine and the ground begins to rumble as the entire group is eaten by a giant sandworm, charging station and all! The next time we get a close up on Wolfwood he’s got a crumpled cigarette instead of the pink lollipop. This is a point were the story boarding continuity seems a bit off. We went from him having a sucker, to likely losing it as they slid down into the worm but then the link to the cigarette is missing. When did he pull it out? Why now? If they wanted to give the effect of him being level headed and cool, we would have seen him pull a cigarette out of his jacket pocket, place it in his mouth before casually lighting it. That’s how you establish a cool smoker look. Instead, he’s got a almost burnt down cigarette which does not look cool and collected. He just looks annoyed.

After their fall into the depths of the belly of the giant worm where the silent child continues to act odd. We see everyone sliding into the worm which is fine and we get to have Roberto info dump more about how worms are sort of collective organisms that have electrons to communicate with each other.

The little baby worm glows indicating that it associates with giant mama worm, hence all the little baby worms can hang out inside it unharmed. Silent child is excited by the glowing worm and dashes off!

Vash of course wants to save the child and with time being of the essence the nameless undertaker tells them to split up and called Vash とんがり tongari which is needle-noggin’ in the anime translation and spiky in the manga. I always thought the anime choice of needle-noggin’ was a clutch translation decision, really getting at the teasing intent of the nickname. With spiky hair and the fact that Vash is oblivious to things from time to time. It is pretty early for the tongari nickname to be dropped - that’s a sort of post 2 year time skip nickname.

He proceeds to assign nicknames to everyone else as well, Meryl is little missy and Roberto is uncle downer. Vash is surprised by the nickname - though I am too Vash! As he’s not as spiky with his more ruffled hair. Meryl is upset and just wants a man to call her by her name and Roberto doesn’t even argue with his. Meryl you are 100% valid, no one on the planet wants to respect you.

Though in the original he does always have nicknames for others but more of calling the insurance little sisters and variants of that instead which sort of works . . . but he isn’t particularly rude about it in the originals.

We finally see that Roberto is indeed armed with a small pistol that he loads before the split up. Keeping with Meryl’s book smarts slowly becoming more street smarts, she’s the one who points out this entire plan is a terrible idea and they should have stuck together for safety.

She’s absolutely right and finds the missing child but clearly is attacked by something. Eventually, the three men all end up meeting at the same location. Is it there they started? Or did they exit the four worm tunnels? It looks a little unclear with the vague background but I’m reading that they returned to the start where Wolfwood is chain smoking away. Likely, he never even went into the tunnel with all the cigarette butts around his feet.

Vash indicates that they can save both of them while the undertaker mocks him for his self-sacrifice and need to rescue them, calling him odd. He then grabs one of the glowing baby worms and bites into it, eating it almost whole spitting out only a small part of it. WTF is this supposed to mean? It just seems odd - I know the set up is that worms are a good source of protein, but did he need to eat one raw? What does this do for his character establishment? Will eat anyone to survive?

Due to him eating the worm, it causes Roberto to both tell Vash that this undertaker might be one of the people who can control worms to kill others. Roberto approaches him with his small derringer wanting to know what is the deal with the giant cross. He knows it isn’t what it appears and wants an answer from the suspicious man with them.

Of course the undertaker deflects this comment stating if he’d want to kill him, he wouldn’t be trapped there with them. The conversation also allows for Roberto to info dump that there are people who can control worms but his theory is off since it seems that the suspicious undertaker is trapped with them.

This doesn’t allow Roberto to relax and he is clear that the statement ‘could kill with smile’ but of course Vash denies this based on his eyes. We only get a vague line of ‘You really mess with me.’ which would have been a line intended for Milly in the anime; in this case for Vash and Vash uses this as his rationale that he won’t hurt them. Vash’s own behavior messes with the mystery man - he won’t hurt them!! There seems to be some sort of emotional ‘something’ to go along with the statement of Vash ‘really messing with him’ but it doesn’t linger for long because Roberto is now missing.

The duo proceed to wander around lost and Vash maintains hope while his downer companion tries everything to get him to give up, they were already eaten and digested, they are lost, they should save themselves. They proceed to be sneezed out of the worm (these sandworms apparently have animal based biology with nostrils) which has another slapstick moment of them being flung back out into the desert. Vash tells Wolfwood to run who argues that they should both run, but both get re-eaten. Since Vash doesn’t run and neither does Wolfwood.

They find the child who runs to Vash and hugs them as he reassures them it will be okay. But he’s called out for being careless and let someone out of his sight all the time. Of course Vash replies that he hasn’t been shot by the morbid man. Yeah, that’s a great rationale there Vash for trusting a man who still hasn’t told you his name!

The kid then runs away and Vash figures out that they are the one controlling the worms with a high pitched sound leading us to the reveal of our next Gung-ho Gun. The inside of the worm then becomes digestive/active with saliva/liquid and Vash just yells for Meryl and Roberto to be given back. Dude! You have a gun. We know you are a pacifist but you can still use your gun! Where is your brain? Is it on vacation? Did you leave it in Jeneora Rock? In Vash’s moment of whatever, he begins to get sucked into the stomach of the worm and just stands there.

It takes Wolfwood doing the big reveal of his large Punisher in what I’d say is an overly long, drawn out sequence to reveal it - is a giant gun! Wow. Even if you’d never seen Trigun before, you could guess it is some sort of giant weapon. Was that really necessary Studio Orange? No, but you think it looks cool. You gotta animate it in all the angles.

He’s able to shoot around Vash’s feet allowing him to move and then blows a hole in the side of the worm. Our worm whisperer escapes out the side of the worm and wishes them good luck on surviving.

Now, I’ve already made it clear that I liked the slow style storytelling of the original anime and even in the manga - Wolfwood will not show what his Punisher can do - until Trigun Maximum after the 2 year time skip. Even though he’s revealed to be a Gung-ho Gun early on, he doesn’t show what his Punisher is capable of - just uses it as a blunt object. We also learn that Wolfwood’s actions are those of a trapped man and not his choice, but something he can’t get out of. The Punisher is how he’s recognized as ‘Chapel’ by Legato though Wolfwood never verbally confirms this at the Jeneora Rock Church. But with Stampede, we don’t need any of that delay - we are going to show you how badass his Punisher is now, which can apparently create a laser beam cannon that literally slices the entire worm open and blood? haemolynth? explodes out into the desert. Wolfwood clearly has leveled up in his weapons.

We jump to a scene of the three random dudes along a campfire with them eating some of the fresh worm meat. Wolfwood teases Meryl trying to get her to eat the worm meat while Roberto points out that a man with a giant cross machine gun is pretty damn suspicious and Vash is like ‘he’s fine, he hasn’t hurt us, he helped us.’

When Vash approaches, Meryl and Wolfwood are still arguing with each other about the worm meat.

Finally, around the campfire, Vash sits down and eats some worm meat, quoting Wolfwood that he still has a right to survive and eat. Wow, deep - and Meryl is excited that sad boi is eating - he’s not going to be depressed all the time! This is also finally when Nicholas D. Wolfwood introduces himself to Vash the Stampede and they shake hands. It took the entire episode for him to introduce himself!

Wolfwood then invites himself into their crew telling them that they should get going - to where exactly sir undertaker? He continues to tease Meryl and get do get a good side profile and finally one of his cheesy smiles.

Then they all go to sleep, with Vash on top of the car to show Wolfwood chain smoking on the roof of the charging station. It then reveals that he was working with Zazie the Beast who tells him that killing his ‘friends’ is his skill and that he couldn’t care less about human lives.

He only glances slightly oddly for a moment before replying he does the job that he has to do. So, even though we have a fast reveal of Wolfwood as a Gung-ho Gun like in the manga, we don’t get his additional monologue that none of this is by choice.

The last scene returns to the place where Knives is collecting the plants and the Doctor is mentioning how Vash is the most human individual, which is why he can’t reach his full gate potential and this is why he’s not able to do whatever Knives wants him to.

Grey the Ninelines is still in the background along with the small blonde girl - not Zazie. Is the small girl also a plant? Tessla? Are they on Knives’ ark ship?

Thus the episode ends with a sort of plot from Knives to push Vash into an extreme corner.

Main points and themes from this episode

1.) Story boarding and flow are still weak. It is still difficult to follow things at this point. Actions and transitions aren’t quite fluid and transitions are choppy. I already highlighted how Wolfwood goes from a lollipop, to falling and then having a cigarette already in his mouth but we never see it happen. There are too many blink and you miss it moments and orientation is perhaps supposed to be frantic. Based on the current pacing if we are to get more of the Gung-ho Guns including Livio, are we looking at a 12-13 episode complete series? Maybe - it would explain the action non-stop pacing.

Along with this point is the writing continuing to be average at best. This is a sci fi story where all the characters are checking particular boxes. I was almost expecting Wolfwood to ask Vash ‘Whose side are you on?’ but we didn’t get that, just him being a morbid, rude, jerk. I think the male character default in Stampede is unless you are Vash, you are a jerk. Roberto is now slightly less of jerk, so Wolfwood is the new jerk.

Does the CGI look pretty? Yes, yes, it does. As my meta nerd friend Merdopseudo put it:

In fact, "Trigun Stampede", more than an adaptation of a manga in anime, it is a demo to promote Studio Orange and its 3D.

And thus spoke the Merdo! Is this a snazzy series with generic character to get as many eyeballs as possible? Looks like it. Is it really sourcing the original material - eh, not the characterization, nor the original themes. We like to invent all sorts of terms and we’ve decided that this is an example of ‘mainstreamification’ taking a series that was modestly successful in Japan and more of a cult hit outside due to its quirky nature. Meryl is now your cute little waifu instead of being an experience insurance adjuster with her junior partner Milly.

This then leads into our characters . . .

2.) Current status of the main cast, now fully assembled per the promotional poster!

i.) Vash - Was pretty lame in this episode, his sad boi trend continues as he is so depressed from Knives most recent actions he won’t eat a sandwich and tries to sleep in the back of the car. He is considerate of Zazie when he thinks she’s a victim of a robbery while Meryl and Wolfwood argue, but puts a lot of faith and trust in a man who is suspicious as all hell based on what he sees in his eyes - through his sunglasses? Which just like Vash, Wolfwood wears his glasses all the time.

Additionally, Vash is rather useless the entire episode, again chooses to plead with Zazie to release his friends, get sucked into the stomach of the worm, unable to move and all this stuff happens and he never even thinks to draw his gun? Look, he may be a technical pacifist, but Vash knows if he shoots the worm with a bullet or two release his feet, the worm is not gonna die. Yet, he never uses his gun at all.

Are we to interpret this as Vash being ‘frozen’ and unable to act? Is this why he needs Wolfwood to do all the work for him? Where is his creative brain coming up with solutions? Why is he so helpless? Does this mean that Wolfwood inspired him to regain his confidence that he lost in episode 3 when he quotes Wolfwood’s words to Zazie? By eating?

Crisis averted - Vash has decided to live by Wolfwood’s deep words (which I’ll get to in a bit). ii.) Meryl - or Can I just get some respect on this planet? Meryl continues to struggle in a male dominated group and has bickered with Roberto, then Vash and now, Wolfwood throughout the episode. She still has to be assisted/rescued etc but at least realized that Wolfwood’s plan was reckless and dangerous - but told no one but herself crawling through the wormtube. She’s intelligent but lacks agency and authority.

She also gets a lot of scenes bickering with Wolfwood and he gets a bit friendly with her trying to force feed her the worm steak? flank? She doesn’t look thrilled and they continue to argue until Vash sits down and eats and she is happy that Vash isn’t refusing to eat.

Without Milly Thompson as a potential romantic interest like in the original anime, are we to see Meryl x Wolfwood as a possibility? It would explain why they keep getting into each other’s faces.

If this is the case, I’m not so keen on it, though Wolfwood in this episode is rather rude and morbid making him not very friendly or attractive. Please don’t go this direction Studio Orange if you are thinking about it.

iii.) Roberto - Our old man info dump. Yep, now with a derringer to match the promotional poster. You need to know more information about this planet and organizations - he’s got it. You need to know how to read a scene or interpret something? He’ll tell you.

I’m sorry Roberto but you are not Milly and we shouldn’t hold that against you. But really, you don’t add much to the plot. At least you didn’t take a single drink all episode, but still haven’t fixed your shirt these past few days.

He doesn’t trust anyone, or organization but he’s just chillin’. Why? What’s your deal man? Or are you just there to have four people in the main cast?

iv.) Wolfwood - Studio Orange what have you done to my man? I gotta be dramatic when it comes to Wolfwood. This is a case where a very nuanced character has been simplified to a rude guy who has no friends and will do his ‘job’.

I don’t even want to dwell too much on his now generic Tokyo hipster design, they shrank his nose and made him have a fair skin tone. Also, why does he also have an untucked dress shirt?

I have more of an issue with who and what he does based on this episode. First, is the change in his occupation when he is traveling around meeting others. In Stampede, Meryl asks him if he’s a priest and he says he’s an undertaker. This is a change from the anime and manga where he originally said boukushi = priest/clergyman but always translated as priest in both; while he’s now, a sougiya or undertaker/funeral director. Hahaha, so funny Studio Orange, a hired gun is an undertaker because he makes people dead. lols. The change from priest makes a huge shift in how he acts. In this episode alone, Wolfwood gives Vash shit for being ‘self-sacrificing’ and mocks him about it while they are in the worm trying to rescue others.

Stampede Wolfwood is not a nice person nor willing to help others because it is the right thing to do.

In contrast both the manga and anime have Wolfwood introduce himself as a priest and later we see him trying to strike a deal with the bus driver as he’s short the full bus fare. He states if he gives up any more money, he’ll starve and the man allows for him to ride for $$80 instead of $$100 (which to be fair, he picked him up midway). This then gives Vash a reason to ask him how he makes money as a priest and why he needs money to help support orphans associated with his church. All of this makes sense, most people who take religious vows/occupations are not flush with cash and Wolfwood is no exception. But what happens next is how Wolfwood demonstrates self-sacrifice towards others.

In the manga young children beg him for assistance and he of course gives all he can dividing it between himself and the children equally, even though he’s an adult. We know he’s not lying, we just saw him haggling with the bus driver.

In the anime, we have a similar scene where he offers two of his three meal blocks to hungry children as well.

Their mother thanks him and the children understand the importance of their gifts even stating they will not waste a crumb. They respect his sacrifice for them. These two scenes show us that Wolfwood very much cares for humanity and innocents who need help from adults. Does he also understand that there is evil in the world? Yes, but it doesn’t make him isolate himself from others and helps in anyway he can.

Afterwards, he walks back to see Vash beaming with a soft genuine smile, which prompts him to state that he was worried that Vash couldn’t smile - you know really smile - not fake cover the empty pain sort of smile. These scenes alone make sense why Wolfwood makes sense to be traveling as a priest/hired gun as in the anime or a religious assassin in the manga. In both cases, we know that despite his failings, he has the underpinnings of religious beliefs and actions. His faith guides his morals and drives the conflict inside himself which eats at him even though he eventually finds peace and acceptance in both versions.

In the anime episode 9-11 allows for ample Wolfwood character development with the rest of the group as he reveals his precision shooting skills to Vash despite lying in Murder Machine - but Vash also states that Wolfwood’s prayer worked and God saved them. Episode 10 Quick Draw has him twisting Vash’s arm into a contest to help out a woman and her son but also gets into the mix, revealing that he’s got multiple guns in addition to his fine marksmanship. Lastly, 11 Escape from Pain has him getting into a philosophical argument with Julius, Milly, and Vash before departing the group. The scene where pulls out his pistol and holds it to his temple to test Julius and Moore.

Murder Machine was an episode where an unarmed Wolfwood jumped into action with Vash to save a single child! This is a man who understands self-sacrifice. We also get his entire uncool dodging of laser beams here:

If we turn back to episode 4 of Stampede - Hungry we can’t even take his interaction with Zazie seriously nor compare it to what he offered previously unknown children. He eats a lollipop for himself and offers the other to Zazie because she might be hungry? We know he gave Vash and Meryl a crazy invoice but nothing says he’s on a budget, nor is giving up a single piece of candy self-sacrificing. Did you get the point Studio Orange? No, because you decided that he’s not that type of character anymore.

Who is this character in Stampede? Not one I recognize from the anime or manga that’s for certain. He’s rude, has his gun Punisher which is now vastly more powerful than previously and is not friendly at all! We know he’s got a job to do for Knives but he’s not really selling himself as a great traveling companion or friend for Vash.

I think that Wolfwood is such a popular character due to his humanity that he displayed in the original series; how he has an internal conflict struggling to navigate life on a shit planet either as a gun for hire in the anime or trained assassin in the manga. He drinks, gambles, smokes and is willing to kill others if they will hurt innocents. Yet, he strives to do his best as indicated by his inner thoughts while playing chess against the random guy in episode 11. He realized it was dumb to bet his entire fare on this chess game and thinks about head butting the man and making a run for it - only to correct himself by reminding him to think of his profession as a priest.

He is also a jackpot character for fans - he’s a priest and a gunman who has principles yet also sins - what’s not to love about that set up? As Merdo put it, even as an atheist, you can’t help but love a character like him. Why Studio Orange passed on this aspect of his character and the leverage of such a trope baffles both of us.

Come on, you missed this golden line when the bus driver and two other guys toss his ‘luggage’ down to him. The bus driver remarks that the damn thing is heavy and to what Wolfwood replies:

Which is the best clever joke that it is full of mercy, if you ever met it, you will have a swift and merciful death.

Or lastly, his words of blessing when he departs from the group which is totally in line with him being religiously affiliated.

3.) Themes for this week. I really don’t have anything obvious. Eat to live? Life sucks sometimes but if you don’t eat you die? Not very motivational all in all. With Wolfwood no longer a priest (or under the guise of being one), the line of a heavy cross to bear rings hollow. BTW, Knives is still really evil.

#trigun stampede #trigun anime #trigun maximum #trigun manga #vash the stampede #nicholas d. wolfwood #meryl stryfe #roberto deniro #zazie the beast #anime meta

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skyloftian-nutcase · 1 year

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@gemglyph This took a bit so I'm sorry it's a little late, but happy birthday! :D Have Sky snippets <3

Diving

Link thought he had seen everything at this point. The Surface was immeasurable and beautiful and terrifying, foreign and intriguing, but never had he imagined that he would find yet another world beyond it.

With the water dragon's scale, he could find just that.

The sky was his favorite world, beautiful and open and freeing, but the most magical one by far was underwater. Link found creatures and plants that were even different from the Surface world, and swimming in such depths felt a bit like floating in the air, suspended by the support and terror of water all around. It was a bizarre mixture of claustrophobia and flying, being surrounded yet untouched all at the same time. The sensation was similar enough to being in the air that it staved off the anxiety closed spaces usually gave him, leaving him hypothetically and literally breathless, enjoying the way the light danced and the way the creatures moved.

He tore towards the surface so he could leap into the air with a spin attack, getting the slightest taste of the freedom he had back home as he arched through the air, laughing giddily.

This journey he had to go on was terrifying, stressful, and exhausting. This destiny of his was crushing his mind with worry. But by the goddesses, it was also an adventure.

Doubt

Link growled as he curled inward, but the pain and anxiety that mixed in his heart made it come out more like a whimper. He couldn't figure out this blasted abandoned factory and he was beginning to collect far more injuries than he could keep up with.

Impa had been right. Hylia had been wrong.

Link bit his tongue at such a sacrilegious thought. But what else could be true?? He had almost gotten Zelda killed.

He had almost gotten Zelda killed.

Goddess above, why was he even here? Why was he even made, how could even exist when he had almost gotten someone else killed, no less the person he held the most dear in the entire world? And here he was, failing again, unable to keep up or solve these puzzles.

A gentle chime rang around the empty room, and Fi floated in front of him. "Master. I recommend drinking a potion. You are losing a fair amount of blood."

"What difference does it make?" Link asked dully, feeling tears sting in his eyes. "Zelda has Impa. She's safe. I... I can't do this."

Fi was silent, as if proving Link right. She always knew everything, and if she couldn't provide a logical response to his statement, then it had to be true.

He supposed Groose had been right all along. He was a loser in every way possible. A bitter part of his mind scoffed and rolled his eyes at the smug expression the bully would no doubt have.

"Master," Fi said slowly. "Her Grace Hylia looked through all of time in search of a Chosen Hero, and she saw you. As a goddess, it is 100% certain that she has more insight into the matter than you, and you have a 98.75% chance of increasing your confidence in yourself by trusting Her Grace's intuition and knowledge. Humans appear to try to understand and control everything in a situation 93.87% of the time, and it is physically impossible to do so."

Link rolled his head to the side to stare at his companion, squinting a little. "I'm calculating that this is your version of a pep talk, Fi."

"I do not give pep talks, Master. I am here to state facts and guide you."

Despite feeling like he shouldn't even be alive, Link had to laugh a little. "So my predictions are 100% correct."

Sighing, the knight-in-training bit his lip, closing his eyes. He felt the pain throughout his body from multiple wounds, none of which were individually life threatening, but all of which were hindering him. He'd let them bleed a bit longer; maybe if they scarred it would remind him to get his ass in gear.

"Master. Your health is decreasing. I highly recommend you drink a potion."

Link opened his eyes, growing annoyed with the sword spirit. Instead of arguing, though, he sat up and rummaged through his pouch. Fi settled behind him, acting as a barrier to prevent him from falling back to the sandy ground. The gesture caught him a little off guard, and though he didn't have the energy anymore to express gratitude, he smiled as he leaned against her and drank the potion he'd packed.

Dedication

Link had to give credit where credit was due. Groose sure was dedicated when he put his mind to something.

He just wished that something wasn't him right now.

"Groose, I promise I'm fine," he argued for what felt like the millionth time.

Groose crossed his arms. "Zelda's away for a few days and she left me in charge of your care."

"Yes, you told me that." Link was trying to stay patient, he really was. But ever since he'd collapsed at the end of his journey, everyone had been paranoid about his health. Zelda was on the surface because she'd said she needed some space and time to sort things out, stating that Impa's death was weighing heavily on her. Link hadn't liked the idea of leaving her alone to grieve, but everyone coped different, and he was willing to give her space if she asked.

But the only way to let her go and try to get some closure was if he promised to let Groose take care of him.

Well, he'd promised he would take care of himself. It was Zelda who had enlisted Groose's help. Not that it was needed; nearly half of Skyloft was walking eggshells around him. Commander Eagus still practically interrogated him every morning. Just yesterday he'd slept in and then when he woke up the commander had been hovering over him, Owlan in the doorway with Horwell because Groose had grabbed literally all of the instructors - as if Link sleeping late wasn't a normal thing.

"You didn't eat breakfast," Groose insisted. "That means you're not fine."

"I didn't eat breakfast because breakfast wasn't being served when I woke up." Link insisted. "I'm not avoiding food."

"Henya made something specifically for you!"

Wait, what? She had?

Oh. Oh. She had. He'd forgotten.

Link shook his head. "Okay, fine, I'll eat."

Groose stared at him, eyebrows furrowed.

Link felt his annoyance growing. "What is it, Groose?"

"You just... you keep forgetting stuff. I don't know, we didn't really.." Groose shifted awkwardly here before brushing it off. "We didn't really talk before, but... are you really that much of an airhead?"

He had to huff out a laugh. He supposed he was. He didn't know if it was because he was that stupid or just... what it was. He didn't know. He just... felt out of sorts. That wasn't a crime, was it? "I just forgot, Groose."

Groose crossed his arms with a loud grunt of disapproval. "Well you're not forgetting with me around! I said I"d take care of you, and that's what I'm doing. Now let's go to the dining hall so you can eat."

Before Link could even say yes or no, Groose grabbed him by the arm and nearly dragged him towards the dining hall. Link was tempted to protest, but the smell of food caught his attention, and though he hadn't been hungry a moment ago, his mind suddenly registered that he hadn't eaten in twenty-four hours. Link sighed, resigned to his fate, and decided that, yes, Groose was overbearing, but he didn't mind the care and concern.

It was actually really nice having him as a friend.

#writing #no editing I die like Impa #I guess that's how that tag works #but anyway #HAPPY BIRTHDAY #lovely gemglyph #skyward sword #skyward sword link #ss link #fi #groose #legend of zelda

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acourtofidiots · 1 year

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poly!dickkory’s reaction when reader sacrifices herself for the titans? sortof like tony in endgame

ANGST ANGST ANGST!!!

my heart hurts now :(

spoilers for Titans season 4 below!

minors and ageless blogs DNI // i will block you

“Y/N!!!”

Your body flew backwards, slamming against a near by car. You gasped as your body arched against the electrical current in your veins, eyes rolling backwards into your skull. You shook as the arc continue to flow through you, the world turning blurry until you dropped to the ground.

Y/N. The backbone of your trio. The one who never failed to make Dick and Kory laugh at your antics, or lean against when the world became a burden to carry alone. The one who made Dick pull his head out of his ass about the prophecy, to show that you and Kory were always going to be there for him, that you cherished him for who he is.

Kory ran over to you, getting onto her knees as she shook you. “Y/N! Please,” she cries, casting a worried glance down your smoking body. Your suit was in tatters, burns covering the flesh that was exposed to the electrical current. Rivets of blood started to pool from the scrape on your forehead, mingling with the dirt that covered your body like a second layer of skin.

Her cries caught the attention of Conner, who rushed over and stood over the two of you. “Her heartbeat is slowing down.” He could sense the spike in anxiety in the woman, as he knelt down and wrapped a protective arm around her. She turns your head in her arms, hand stroking your head as your body became weaker and weaker.

Her attention was pulled away momentarily when Dick rushed over, clutching your hand like it was the only thing that tethered him to the earth. “Y/N! Can you hear us?”

You coughed as your eyes fluttered open, meeting the worried glances of your lovers. “W-What happened?” Bubbles of air roughly scraped at your throat, causing your to let out another cough that shook your entire body.

“Y-you pushed Conner out of the way and took the blow,” Kory smiled sadly, and you met her gaze.

“D-did we get her?” Dick looked around, taking note of Gar helping Rachel to her feet and Tim helping any remaining civilians getting out of their wrecked vehicles. But no sign of the mysterious villain.

He turns his gaze upon you once more. “Yeah, we did it. You did it.” The world became a kaleidoscope of colors as he looks at you, memories of your adventures starting to replay through his head.

You grimaced as you tried to shift in Kory’s arms, and Kory was quick to make you comfortable once more. “It’ll be alright, baby. Help is on the way.” Her voice was barely more than a whisper as the rest of the team came around to join Dick, Kory, and Conner around their teammate.

“I love you...so much.” Your eyes began to flutter once more as the words fell from your lips, barely managing to cast your eyes in Dick and Kory’s general directions before your body became limp.

Everything seemed to slow down as the Titans watched their leaders try and rouse you. Frantic hands shaking your body, kisses being left over your bruised skin.

They could’t stop the aching of their hearts as they quietly sobbed over your body. They couldn’t stop the shakiness of their hands as they gripped one another, making sure the other wouldn’t be taken away in the rush of emergency services finally making it to the scene.

And they certainly couldn’t fill the void that was slowly growing in their rights.

Right where you should be.

#holy fuck this made my heart hurt #poly!dickkory #poly!dickkory x reader #dick grayson x reader #koriand’r x reader #julia.writes #ask julia #anon #anonymous

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Why was Sevika being so weird when she first fought with Vi (after the timeskip) and especially when she was about to deliver the killing blow? It looked like she really enjoyed hurting Vi. Attention to the time when she had a manic expression while burning Vi’s face with her mech arm. All the time Vi’s livid with her and never reciprocates her taunting demeanor. Later when Sevika answers Vi’s question of Powder's whereabouts, she taunts her how her sister now works for the guy who destroyed her and her family’s lives and is considered his daughter. Sure, she said these to catch Vi off guard and make the killing blow but uttering them without the goading tone would’ve done the trick. When Sevika prepares to finish her off, she again smugly tells Vi she’d give Jinx her regards. You see what I mean? Why does she act like by overpowering this barely adult person she’s accomplished this great feat? Vi isn’t some stuck up Piltie councilor who’s finally getting what they deserved lol. Like, Vi’s not Silco/ Sevika’s arch-nemesis. Sevika’s last memory of Vi was her as a freaking teenager who tried and failed to stop silco’s uprising. By all means kill her, what’s with the gloating and melodrama?

IDK what to tell you, dear Anon.

You literally has everything down pat. Except maybe for this :

All the time Vi’s livid with her and never reciprocates her taunting demeanor

let me point out Vi started the conversation by trying to retire Sevika's jaw from her face.

Sevika literally never starts a fight with Vi in the entire show. It's always Vi coming and looking for shit. She's just like Jinx and never asks her questions first. I feel like Sevika is entitled to the beat-down she gives Vi.

As to why she looks like she's taking pleasure in it? Well... Because she does? It's just characterisation. It tells us that Sevika has a cruel streak and enjoys having power over people, or at least people who came swinging at her. The way she jabs at Jinx to hurt her emotionally is the same. IMO it's something she learnt to do for Jinx, since she can't really physically manhandle her. Making her cry was probs the best alternative lol

In F&D I addressed that tendency of hers like this (bear in mind this is about VI being Silco's daughter, and they're on the same (reluctant) team) :

In that confrontation at the bar she uses her words instead of her fists, the way Silco taught her, many years ago, when he enlisted her to copy pamphlets with a bunch of other kids.

'You're all good at boxing, but this is a different kind of punching, you see,' he'd said, smiling at them as he handed out charcoal pencils and recycled sheets of grey paper. 'When you use the right words on someone, it's like you punch them right in the brain.'

Brain to brain punching. Sevika had thought it hilarious, and it had worked well enough to trick them into copying for him all afternoon. It's a lesson she's never forgotten, and she hones her words, makes them count. An opponent can be thrown off balance by a well placed taunt, sometimes defeated before the battle has even begun.

It's a total knock-out with Vi. The word daughter as good as lays her out.

But I made Sevika a little nicer in my story than she is in the show. I think the cruelty is part of her appeal. She's not a good person, even though she fights for a good cause. Her getting her way might also have resulted in fewer deaths (from keeping Jinx on a much tighter leash), but we just can't know.

Sevika is a child of Zaun, and one who did very well for herself. By definition I think this involves a lot of ruthlessness. Cruelty, or an edge of sadism, probably only helps, the same way that sociopathic character traits help CEOs crawl to the top of their companies.

I think that makes her a fantastic character, with a lot more depth. She CLEARLY cares about the dream. She's probably the only character who really gets Silco. She's hard working, she's loyal, she's intelligent... and she's mean and relishes in the hurt she doles out.

Queen behaviour.

#sevika #arcane #arcane sevika #anon ask

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nightingaletrash · 3 months

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Um 💀🍩✏️ for venaya?

Thank you!! :D

💀 - Does your OC have any phobias?

Lava. She really hates the stuff and will do anything to avoid it. Ironic since she's a dunmer and her homeland has entire rivers of it, but after being horrifically burned in a lava river by the Cammona Tong, she's never felt comfortable near the stuff since. Every time a quest has sent her into a volcano, she's wished she could be literally anywhere else because fuck lava.

🍩 -Who is your OC’s arch-nemesis or rival?

Magister Gothren. Ever since her run in with him in Vvardenfell, she's longed to have a reason to kill him because fuck that guy. So imagine her delight when, seven hundred years later, she's told that if she wants to be Hortator of the Telvanni, she'll have to kill Gothren. She's literally ecstatic to have an excuse to kill him, its one of those little things that brings her great joy (and scares Julan ngl).

Otherwise she's not really got any rivals per say because she's always made an effort to avoid that kind of attention... even though she failed miserably to go unnoticed by the Pact.

✏️ - How often do you draw/write about the OC?

Not as often as I should ;-; I've done a couple of lil oneshots with her, but honestly she deserves more

#toastannas #eso #venaya sero

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giggly-squiggily · 10 months

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WOOP WOOOOOP HEADCANONS TO DRABBLES LES GOOOO >:D

Because it’s been on my mind how bout another kokudou one I fricking adore how u write them and I love talking to you about them :0000

Okie so hc: douma whenever he’s tking his boyfriend he likes to be a little shit (affectionate) and slowllllly climb his way up to his death spot all while teasing and pointing out how cute koku is and he needs to smile more

And no this is totally not cause I’ve fallen back into koku angst nah nah🌚

But again totally up to u plz write this only if ur up to it and I hope u have a good day >:D

{Headcanons to Dabbles: CLOSED!}

GHOST! *hugs* You're absolutely amazing and I adore you so! This is beyond cute!!! I've gotcha covered :P

“Beep.” Douma smiled as he gently poked Kokushibou’s hip, smiling up at him with big eyes. “This lift taken?”

“How do you…” Kokushibou trailed off as Douma draped himself against him, snuggling his face into the crook of his neck. “Ah, you want attention.”

“Hmm, hm hm hmm, hmm, hmmmmmmm~” The blonde began to hum a tune, the fingers against Koku’s hip, tapping to the beat. “My, this elevator takes awhile.”

“Elevator’s down. Take the stairs.” Koku’s lips twitched at the other’s gasp of shock.

“Whaaaat? Even for me?”

“Especially for you.”

“Oh fine. I guess I can take the stairs…” The fingers against his hip began to ascend, walking up his torso in a slow, ticklish pace. “There’s so many floors here! Let’s see, first floor…second floor…” At each “floor” he tasered the other’s side, making Koku squirm. His careful expression began to crumble, head ducked down to hide his growing grin. “Aww, what’s wrong? Does it tickle?”

“N-Nope, it does noohohot!” The giggles escaped before Koku could push them down. It wasn’t long before he was a giggling mess of laughter beneath Douma’s wiggling fingers. “Thihihihis dohoohesn’t tihihihkcle!”

“Sure it doesn’t. You know- I don’t recall the last time you really smiled at me. It’s been too long- I’m having withdrawals.” He walked his fingers higher, closing in on the spot around Koku’s highest rib. “I want to see that cute expression on your face when you’re laughing hysterically.”

“Do-hhoohohohohoohohumahahaahhahaha!” Any argument he had was destroyed with a single flick of nails. Kokushibou arched, head thrown back in laughter as Douma clawed at his highest ribs, sending endless waves of ticklishness through his entire body. “Nohoohohot theehehehehehere!”

Found it! Oh how I love this spot on you- it never fails to get me the cutest sounding giggles!” Douma grinned as he leaned in, pressing a kiss against Koku’s cheek. “Come now, love. Let me hear you laugh until you can’t anymore.

#headcanons to dabbles #tickle #tickle dabble #douma #kokushibou #upper moons #fluff #kokudouma #I wrote these fever high so apologies in advance akraejkrjkaejrk

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incognito-insomniac · 2 years

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WIP Whenever

Thank you for the tag @galaxycunt and @socially-awkward-skeleton!

Tagging @twosides--samecoin, @captastra, @strangefable, @bryndeavour, @ladyaj-13, @funkypoacher, and whoever else has been working on something and wants to share! Please tag me!

My ESO problems continue. I’ve not only made a new character after my D&D ranger Arnidark Sharpsword. I’ve got more WIP ideas! Here is the latest one following the quest Illusions of Grandeur where all the members of the Illumination Academy turn into characters from books. A particular archivist however still seems to be himself at least in some respects.

"I feel different. Wait, did I—? I said some terribly improper things, didn't I? Oh," Meredil blushed deeply across his cheeks and into his ears. A demure look came across his face as he fiddled with his fingers. "Oh, I am so sorry! Please believe me, I'm normally meek as a newborn turtle. It's just these romance novels, you see? I-" He tried to explain himself but words failed him. After a few fits and starts unable to find anything to suffice, he sighed exasperated, "oh, you get the idea."

Arnidark nodded but was not entirely convinced. The archivist's words while under the effects of the Illuminated One seemed to ring truer than those of other college members. At least it didn't seem he was playing any one particular character. He was still the archivist. Just no longer prudish.

"Well that is a shame. I quite liked a few things you said to me." He said plainly.

Meredil's eyes widened "Truly?"

"Why else do you think I returned to the library?"

"Well, for-for the same reason everyone else visits. To check out a book."

Arnidark took a step closer to him and lowered his voice, "I'm much more interested in checking out a particular Mer."

Meredil blushed a deep gold from chin to hairline.

"Would you be interested in a drink with me?" All he got in response was an uneven nod. "Tonight? At the Shrewd Brew in town?" Another nod. "I look forward to it." Arnidark bowed, then turned on his heel and left.

- - -

"I feel as if I have led you astray," Meredil confessed over a goblet of wine. "The man you first met is all together not who I am."

"But you do read romance novels, don't you?"

"I-well, I- I have read most of the books in the library."

"And there are romance novels in the library."

"Oh hundreds. Possibly thousands."

"So you have read some of them?"

"Yes."

"And you liked at least a few of the bodice rippers, yes?"

Meredil flushed. "I-I- you see, I- I don't see what that has to do with anything."

"It has to do with who you are, as you said. I think that it wasn't too far off that sultry character you portrayed. Just different. Given the chance. The right," He ran a feather-light finger across and down the Mer's shoulder, "opportunities." He flashed his eyes up to meet his. "The right person. You might be that man I met in the bowels of the library. Would you allow me the opportunity to find out?"

Meredil gulped then fumbled for his drink, barely making the goblet to his lips without spilling any wine. He swallowed it down in one go, his head arched back and a small droplet of wine running down his chin.

Arnidark couldn't help but find the image before him a bit arousing. But he did fear he may have pushed him too far. As Meredil clumsily placed the goblet down, Arnidark grabbed up his hands and reassured him, "You don't have to answer right now."

Meredil's eyes shot straight to the ground and, impossible as it seemed, he blushed a shade darker as he stood up and started to pull Arnidark up with him.

"Meredil?"

#my wip #my oc #oc arnidark sharpsword #eso wip #meredil the archivist #eso fic

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have 15, 16, 17, and 18 for whoever you’d like! :D @kerra-and-company

I am so sorry that this took so long lmao it is. Hectic here and I haven’t really had the time to sit down and write out my answers to this (and the other ask sitting in my inbox for the past few days rip) until now so! time to do that! under the cut because this is a lot of text

15. What would they be doing if they weren't the commander/whatever they are?

Going with the ones who get most involved with the Pact – Egg, Muni, and my commander Calydowan – for this! Egg is fairly easy to answer this for, since he was fairly established before joining the Pact – he travelled around the Shiverpeaks where he was needed as a mercenary and general helper, and if he’d never joined the Vigil then that’s what he’d still be doing now. probably with the Elder Dragons around he’d have involved himself at some point, if not as early as he did (and that’s still like. 2-3 years in)

Muni is a little tricker. He works with Rinthi, then I think once that relationship ends he ends up sorta orbiting Dragon’s Watch – if he didn’t know them then he’d be doing whatever else seems likely to make him more famous and liked than his brother. Related to technology, I think – he might try and get into one of the asuran colleges, or just go to Lion’s Arch and get stuck in there.

Calydowan, as a sylvari commander whose early life basically aligns with the personal story stuff, is… difficult to find an answer for, given she literally doesn’t have a life outside of the Pact and the Elder Dragons. arguably she wouldn’t even exist, at least not in the same way. my best guess would be something like an actor or a singer; Caly is at heart an attention-seeker who wants to be famous in a positive way, ideally one who still improves people’s lives even if it’s not quite so high-stakes as leading an army.

16. What's their greatest fear (be it one of the three from the personal story or something else entirely)?

Calydowan: oh absolutely Mordremoth and falling under his control. the entire situation was pretty devastating for Caly and for sylvari as a species – since Maguuma, I think Caly has a lot of nightmares about being puppetted into killing her friends and/or innocent people.

Egg: losing all of his loved ones again the way he did before – his entire family was killed at once in a dragon-related incident, and after several years he’s managed to pick himself back up, but his biggest fear is it happening all over again. this is the main reason he’s slow to get close to people in that way. though he has a lot to do with Dragon’s Watch, he considers them good friends and colleagues much moreso than he would say they’re his family. he hasn’t really become close enough to anyone to call them his family since the loss of his first one.

Rinthi: I think just. failing to achieve her goals or to really just enjoy life. she wants to have a good time! And later on down the line wants to do good things too. as she grows as a person I think she would gain a fear of like. it not being worth it. hurting more people than she helps and causing suffering, either others’ or her own, and it not meaning anything in the end.

Muni: kind of similar to Rinthi, dying without achieving anything of note. though Muni would want to be known for whatever he achieved – he wants to be remembered, and specifically be remembered more than his brother is. Basically a failure to earn a good legacy

Orion: not finding out where his sisters are, or tracking down his sisters only to find that they’re already dead and he left his warband for a family who isn’t even here anymore. He’s staked pretty much everything he had on being able to reunite with his sisters. slightly oddly, he’s not as afraid that they’ll reject him – even if they don’t like him, they would still exist as people and he could have the hope of turning their relationship around, or at least he would be able to get a sense of closure from it. he hopes, anyway.

17. People with Commander ocs, is there any part of the main story where your oc's story diverges? Everyone else, is there a part of your oc's story that follows the canon one?

My ocs are sort of dancing in and out of the canon story. Calydowan picks up most of the dragon-related things, but LWS1 is carried mostly by Egg, Rinthi, Muni, and some as-yet not actually made in-game characters, at which point Caly is doing Pact-related things with Trahearne. Egg sticks around for whatever LWS2 holds (currently a mystery to me) and is actually probably the one to form a bond with Dragon’s Watch, Caly only truly befriending Egg + co. during HoT where she’s basically reliant on their support due to the Pact and her own support being. Essentially devastated.

Current plans for PoF are that Rinthi pops back up again and is there when Egg and [other redacted unmade OC] get involved with the Balthazar stuff – I think at this point Caly goes to the front line to try and keep Balth and Kralk apart while Egg stays back in Amnoon longer to support the local rescue efforts, but I’ve only played the prologue so far so that I could unlock the invisible chair and also. again. Have not played the preceding living world season. So that’s still in the spitballing zone!

18. Which antagonist did they have the biggest vendetta against (doesn't have to be canon)?

Calydowan: Mordremoth 100%. Fuck you grandad. Obviously I already said most of what’s to be said here but Caly is both scared of and HATES Mordremoth, she hates how powerless it all made her feel and hates how even killing him wasn’t entirely satisfying because that couldn’t undo the effects he’d had on the sylvari and also well. You know.

Egg: Jormag. again have NOT played icebrood saga so I can’t go into specifics, but even disregarding that, the Sons of Svanir, the general problems Jormag causes across the Shiverpeaks, and Egg’s family dying because of [undecided dragon-related incident here] has made it feel very personal for him.

Muni: not precisely a vendetta but Muni’s brother gets kidnapped by Scarlet Briar and while Muni’s not exactly personally torn up about it, he does go after her side in order to rescue him. For complicated reasons.

#orion shadowheart #calydowan #muni grimgrave #speculist rinthi #egg varserk #gw centric asks #SORRY again lol. uni work. it's a lot.#thank you so much for the questions! these were really fun

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