#ch: reggie

[kentaroranda]

this one's for you ⋆ the band kids.

every friend group band has...

taglist: @kendelias @chlobenet @bravelittleflower @lukespatterson @lizziesxltzmxn @wokenhardies @delicateblackrose @eddysocs @heavenlysurf @ocfairygodmother @phoebestarks @villanele @nolanhollogay @stanshollaand @lovehermioneforever @camiemendes @raith-way @kiara-carrera @hiddenqveendom @decennia @luucypevensie @waterloou  @jinxsflame @aaudace @foxesandmagic @jvstjewels @witchofinterest

#ocappreciation #ochub #queerocs #fyeahoriginalstories #my edits #*bk #ch: gus #ch: javi #ch: jo #ch: grace #ch: reggie #ch: hicks #ch: fred #so many gd tags #this post came to me like a vision from an angry god while i was outlining today #also yeah there are no straight ppl here <3 #except nate ig but hes not in the band #also pls give this attention it took years off of my life

[c1tyhaunts]

If I had a nickel for jacket / Richard being in a toxic relationship with an alt fem who has a name that starts with an R, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot but I’m shocked it happened twice

#▶⌜dead air :: ooc⌟ #▶⌜ch. richard fritz / jacket⌟ #Ricky & Ramona #Ricky & Reggie #what the actual fuck jacket

[hydesjackiespuddinpop]

The core four + Tabitha & Toni & Reggie = perfection

#riverdale #barchie #beronica #jeronica #jarchie #they’re canon idc #bughead #varchie #veggie #love them and that ship name #betty x reggie #reggie x archie #reggie x jughead #reggie x tabitha #jabitha #all the ships #still upset about ch*ni #anti choni

[devilsmenu]

@hiddenpxpercuts - Ally & Reggie continued from here because beta editor

"Like real poison or food poisoning? See? This is why you can't go and buy food in a dirty place or a suspicious place" Ally said shaking her head and with a disgusting face. She nodded. "But are you working or something like it?".

#hiddenpxpercuts #feat reggie #ch: ally #food mention tw #poison mention tw #sick mention tw

[tenrouislands]

i know that it's just baiting but i am tuning into the cheronica kiss because i should have gotten it AGES AGO

#cheronica #riverdale #how did they have betty and cheryl's ancestors kiss before cheronica #even though betty and cheryl are related #anyway i'm still a varchie i just need ronnie to kiss someone not reggie PLEASE #i love them so much 😭 not together though #sorry to the ch*nis i mean that genuinely but know this kiss means nothing lmfao #and if i ever said fuck cheryl blossom this is what i meant #veronica lodge

[dxsole]

@thelostsullivans | Liked for a starter!

Now, there's a massive lack of good entertainment in this place. You could only watch so many movies or participate in so many yoga sessions. Relaxing as they both are, they eventually become monotonous.

It didn't help that her shrink only allowed a minimal amount of stimulation— Miss Yates is highly reactive and sensitive to overstimulation, so her sanctioned activities must be heavily monitored— Viola could just scream.

Thankfully, someone decided to bring some culture to the ward. Those who were allowed a little more freedom were herded down to the main room, all excitedly waiting for the singer who volunteered their services.

And how good was she!? Viola can't help how her whole body swayed and bounced in her seat at the music— they had music here but nothing live. It's not Madison Square Garden.

There's a standing ovation, Viola even whistling (one of the orderlies had to remind her that she had to be calm and courteous to her fellow peers) before everyone goes back to their routines— routines were really important. Everyone's got their schedule to follow.

"You're, like, really, really good." Viola comments, having all her art supplies splayed on one of the worktables, beaming up at Reggie. "I can't sing. I sound like a llama with its throat cut." She hums and nods, confident in her description. "I'm an artist though," Her arm outstretches towards the various paintings and drawings she was working on all at one time.

"Abstract. Real deep stuff." To the naked eye, it looked like swirls and gestural lines on a page, sinewy, fleshy in nature despite the vibrant colors. Whatever it was, it seemed to be on Viola's mind because all the paintings were in that same style.

"Y'know, it's really nice that you did this, mhmm." She murmurs, tongue hanging out the side of her mouth as she puzzles over what color to use next— red. A fresh oil pastel is picked up and she gets going, vigorously scribbling. "People don't wanna be around us. Think we're bad or whatever. People don't come to sing to us...so thank you."

It's quiet for a few more seconds before Viola abruptly stops in her artistic expression to gingerly slide over a painting, all pink and yellow and peach. "For you. Hold on to it 'cause one day I'll be really famous and it'll be worth, like, a million dollars."

#thelostsullivans #ch: viola #this is for reggie! :3

[tuserfox]

     Reggie didn’t know what he was doing or how he got where he was. He never imagined himself working under Hiram Lodge as a goon but that’s what happened. Football didn’t work out, his father’s dealership didn’t work out, and more importantly, his relationship with Veronica didn’t work out. So maybe there was a hint of spite when it came to teaming up with her father. Working under Hiram was therapeutic in its own way. Reggie was allowed to do things he could only dream of in high school. But maybe he was taking things too far? His ego was through the roof. He didn’t think anyone could stop him. However, he couldn’t help this feeling of being watched. Maybe it was guilt...nerves...or maybe it was them? “Is it a coincidence I keep seeing you around or are you following me?” @redemptioninterlude​

#ch: reggie mantle #redemptioninterlude

[sophsicle]

Oooh. Could we have a sneak or pov reveal for next ch?

next chapter is ALL reggie baby

#and he is not feeling good #soph rambles #kyd #ill probably give some sneaks a little later #the structure of this chapter is kind of weird and i want to make sure it works before i commit

[jaylienpotter]

Jegulus microfic | 1.8k

TW: implied sex, trauma, discussion about sexual abuse/assault, discussion about r*pe, incest

Obliviate

"Hey Reggie!" James placed a sweet and eager kiss on his boyfriend's lips. "Sorry, the boys wanted to do something and when I said I was ditching to see you, well, your brother stalled me even more..."

"Ugh. Typical Sirius. He's such a drama queen. One of the few things he takes after the family." He rolled his eyes, the icy blue nearly on the back of his head. It was almost scary, the things he could do with his eyes. Like stare you down, even if you're way taller.

"Well, what do you feel like doing? Where shall our date be?" He grinned at the word 'date', always a lovestruck puppy. He was so obviously in love. After they told people about their relationship, he'd use every moment he could to tell the world who he was dating.

Regulus pretended to be annoyed but he found it quite cute. James was a summer child in a teenager's body. "My dorm...? It's empty. Will be for some hours."

"Lead the way, my star."

Jamie had never been to the Slytherin common room, immeadiately pointing out the "depressing" lack of light. He wasn't expecting, however, a big window to the inside of the lake. He talked about the differences from the Gryffindor's (which Regulus had already been to). He had to be quite literally dragged away from the water's view, into the dormitory. The door had barely closed before Black kissed his boyfriend against the wall.

"You talk too much."

"Oh. Uh- okay." Poor boy looked like a deer in the headlights, somewhat disoriented from the unexpected deep kiss.

"You're cute when you're flustered."

"Oh, really?" Tanned hands wrapped around a smaller, much paler body, plump lips against the downturned smirk. The kiss was teasing yet silly, some chuckles or giggles escaping in between pecks. They progressively got more intense and deeper, the sneaky marauder placed his leg in between Reg's, pressing up. He got pulled away.

"Shit, sorry! I thought- Don't worry, we don't have to do anything if you're not ready." The sincerity could be seen through the panic in his dark, warm eyes.

"It's okay. Don't worry about it."

"I'm sorry, the way you said for us to come here because we'd be by ourselves... and pushed me against the wall... I got the wrong idea, I'm sorry. But I won't do anything you don't want me to, alright? I promise."

The shortest sighed, looking down. "It's not that, I just-" Words got stuck "-It doesn't matter."

"Of course it does... Reg, you can talk to me. What were you going to say? I won't get hurt or mad or any of that."

His gaze was avoided for a few seconds. "Do you promise you won't tell anyone? Not even Sirius?"

"Is he involved...?"

"No. I just don't want him to know."

"I respect that. I solemnly swear I'll keep it a secret." The other boy took a deep breath and sat on the bed, followed by his boyfriend.

"When... when I was 7, the family gathered for my aunt Druella's birthday party-" He paused for a few seconds. "My cousin Bella called me up to her room to play. I was happy because Sirius was talking to Dromeda so I went." James was silent, listening attentively. Which Regulus appreciated. "She uhm... we played a game - rather, she told me to play a game - in which I was supposed to have my eyes closed and guess what I was touching. First it was things like a quill, a family heirloom... Then she placed my hand on her boob. To me it was just a game so I guessed. When I got it right she praised me-" An exhale left abruptly, one he didn't know he was holding back. "And... Lastly she put my hand- like... in her, you know...? Like... Inside her vulva."

Beetle eyes widened, but before he could get an answer, Reg kept talking. If he stopped, he might not have the guts to ever finish.

"She used my hand to make herself feel good and I opened my eyes. I didn't understand what it meant back then. It was a tad weird, given the purpose of the 'game'. But I didn't know better, I mean I was a child."

"How old was she?"

"17. She's 10 years older than me."

"Fuck... Reggie I-"

He extended his white palm, faced towards the listener. "I'm not finished." He hoped it didn't sound rude. He just couldn't stop now. "She tried to obliviate me after she was done. But she didn't do the spell right and I looked so confused already that it seemed like it worked. She doesn't know I remember." He sighed, allowing for comments or questions. He needed a little break.

"I'm so sorry... That's- that's fucked up. Really fucked up... Can I hug you?"

"No, at least not yet." He was offered a hand, which he took in his. Thankfully Potter wasn't judging him. Nor making him feel guilty for it. It was comforting. "Bellatrix- she wasn't the only one. In the summer before my second year, my uncle Cygnus pulled me to the side. Locked the door, did an impertupable charm and took his pants off. Told me to suck him. I didn't want to. Already understood what it meant. But he said he'd use Imperio and I didn't have my wand. Screaming was useless. Plus, there's Dark Magic in the family, I don't doubt he'd use it. So I did it. Felt horrible. He tried to penetrate me afterwards but it didn't fit. He didn't want the family to find out from my crying face and decided to just finish in my mouth. I guess like father, like daughter." His deep breath was jagged, as if he had said all of it in one breath. His snuffle made him realise he had started crying at some point. He hated crying. Fucking hated it. Taught it was weak.

"You never told anyone...?" Blue eyes met brown for the first time since they sat down.

"No. You're the first." Not even Pandora. Reg loved her. She was his bestest friend. But he was too ashamed to admit what happened and saw no reason to expose himself. "My uncle told me no one would believe me, that I'd be ridiculed and get taken out of Hogwarts. Thanks for not making me feel bad about it..."

"Of course, love... I'm so sorry that happened to you... I'm here whenever you need to talk about it. About your feelings." Soft fingers cleaned the wetness from pink cheeks.

"Thanks, Jamie. But I'm not ready for that yet. I'll accept that hug, however..." His amazingly supportive and kind boyfriend opened his arms wide, wrapping them around the small body lovingly. He caressed jet black hairs, kissing that head right after.

"I'll always be here for you. And you don't have to worry about sex, alright? If we never do anything it's okay. I don't mind. Just want to be by your side." More tears fell. Although these ones were out of happiness, relief.

"I think I love you."

"I know I love you."

#I didn't specify Regulus's birth sex #that way u can hc him as trans or cis #marauders #marauders era #marauders fandom #the marauders #harry potter marauders #dead gay wizards #james potter #regulus black #jegulus #starchaser #sunseeker #tw: sex #tw sex #tw r4p3 #tw: r*pe #tw r*pe #regulus x james #james x regulus #house of black #the most noble and ancient house of black

[ambrossart]

hi! i was wondering if u could make give a little synopsis of scott kellerman and any little fun facts about him? i really love his character even though he’s not a significant piece and id love to know even more about him! also, paper men is the greatest fanfiction ive ever read :))

Oh, wow, this one is unexpected, but in a really good way! 😊

I don’t have a ton written down for Scott Kellerman’s profile, but I’ll do my best.

*clears throat*

— Scott Kellerman AKA “Skelly”

Despite having the whole California boy/skater vibe, Scott Kellerman has never actually lived in California. He’s from Wisconsin, originally, and he moved to Derry in the sixth grade.

The youngest of three brothers (the oldest, Jack, is currently serving in the military, while the other brother, Trevor, is a freshman at UMaine), Scott has never had a hard time fitting in with kids his age. A friendly person by nature, he’s very good at dealing with diverse (and even difficult) personalities. Because of this, Scott tends to get along with almost everyone, regardless of whatever clique they belong to. He’s also well-known for dealing pot around school, which he gets from his older brother, Trevor. Scott does smoke a bit himself, but contrary to popular belief, he’s not a total burnout and is rarely ever stoned at school. That’s just his personality.

— Fun Facts

Scott was largely inspired by Travis Birkenstock from the movie Clueless.

His dad's a carpenter and his mother does astrology readings out of her kitchen.

His hobbies include skateboarding, ice hockey, drawing, baking, and coming up with new nicknames for his friends.

He collects novelty T-shirts.

He currently has the longest Bowers Gang avoidance streak among the sophomore boys.

He had a brief run-in with Henry in the 6th grade, but he’s remained untouched ever since.

Victor Criss is one of his regular customers as well as his good friend.

Scott, Vic, and Christie Gibson hang out a lot outside of school. They like to smoke and listen to music together. Sometimes, on rare occasions, Reggie is there as well, but he's not too big on smoking.

He had a potbellied pig named J-Bird, who unfortunately passed away due to kidney failure. This was referenced in Ch. 28.

He’s attracted to intelligent girls and has a little crush on his classmate Jeanette Gough.

_______

That’s all I got. Hopefully it’s okay?

#wow #for once a question that’s not about Patrick #how refreshing #jk I’ll gladly talk about that mf all day long #answered asks #thanks for the ask! #paper men #ambrossart

[nana-41175]

Teaser for ch 24 of Promised (Maylor/Queen Omegaverse Regency AU)

Author's Notes: Well, this is very challenging to write. Now that they have each other, things get just a little bit complicated for Brian and Roger. Ah, well. Every rose will have its thorns, after all. ^_~

Read the fic here.

Excerpt:

Helplessly, tenderly, Brian watched Roger sleep, so close beside him yet a million miles away in his own world where he went to every night, leaving Brian behind. He wished they were back in his cottage in Oxford, safe from the big, bad world that was about to bear down upon them.

Try as he would, he could not get the sobering conversations he’d had with Mr. Beach, with Freddie, from his mind. He could not remove from his consciousness what he’d overheard from Roger himself as he talked to Freddie in the billiard room.

“What does this make me then?” he’d asked Freddie only that afternoon.

Freddie had smiled. “My dear, you’re the ship’s mast that Odysseus had tied himself to as he faced the sirens. More than that, you’re his anchor, too, and his lifeline. His strength and stay.”

Was he really? Brian wondered as he gazed at Roger.

There was still something they hadn’t discussed, someone that Roger never brought up in the course of their week together. Brian hadn’t dared to broach the topic himself, afraid of what he might uncover, what he might need to deal with if he knew.

And just then, unbidden, a name surfaced from Roger’s lips, as if summoned by Brian’s unwelcome thoughts.

“Reggie…”

Buy the Muse some ko-fi to show her some love (and to make her write faster!) ^_~

#maylor fanfiction #brian may x roger taylor #teaser #omegaverse #regency au

[c1tyhaunts]

I was more than just a body in your passenger seat, and you were more than just somebody I was destined to meet // I see you go half-blind when you're looking at me, but I am. // Between the secondhand smoke and the glass on the street, you gave me nothing whatsoever but a reason to leave // You say you want mе, but you know I'm not what you need. // but I am.

@halfnvmb :: MOODBOARD! - for Jacket bc we know where this is going

#▶⌜ch. richard fritz / jacket⌟ #▶⌜int. jacket & reggie⌟ #I HAD A VISION AND IT //WORKED// #And the random Sleep Token cameo helped #ENJOY #halfnvmb #▶⌜richard fritz / jacket. musings⌟

[aces-and-angels]

Title- Prelude: Martin's Rise

edit by: @saibug1022

A/N: hello friends! the winds have carried me to a hyperfixation revolving around laws of attraction (and how to fix the mess that was book 2). ik the loa fanbase has a population of like... 4 lol, but i'm still excited to share this newest passion with yall- please enjoy the prelude for into the wind-verse: a loa book 2 rewrite 🖤🖤🖤 @choicesficwriterscreations

Characters: Eli Byrne, Sadie McGraw, Reggie Whitman, Linda Phillips, Gabe Ricci, Martin Vanderweil, Wind Velez (OC by @oh-so-youre-a-nerd)

Pairing(s): Martin x Wind

Summary: bonus scene set sometime during book 1, ch 16; Martin calls for an emergency meeting with the partners of McGraw Byrne.

Word Count: 1.3K

read below the cut or...

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McGraw Byrne, 10:34 PM

The stillness of the firm gave Martin pause. It was a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle seen during normal office hours. Only silence met the incessant clicking from his fingers flying over the keyboard as he drafted up the last few contracts needed for his presentation. His eyes flicked over to the clock resting on his desk. Less than half an hour before the partners were set to arrive. 

Standing over the office printer, the machine whirred as it spewed out pages upon pages of his manic, caffeine-fueled work. This moment, brief as it was, was the first time he could take a breath all day. Even so, his mind couldn’t stop replaying the events that transpired- an unsettling feeling in his chest that he couldn’t shake since the senior partner meeting took place. Torturously heavy, sinking down to the deepest pit in his gut. He should be celebrating- drinking to the countless billable hours he put in to get appointed as McGraw Byrne’s newest junior partner. But instead, he was here, fixated on the tiny display screen atop the printer. 

Printing Page 45 of 194…

Coupled with the heaviness, a fire. Roaring flames that burned fiercely through him, ignited at the sight of his colleagues foolishly celebrating their ‘win’ over the infamous Sadie McGraw. Spilt liquor and joyous cheers for a job only half done. It made him sick. 

Then, there was Wind. They were the first to notice his escape from the booth- much to his surprise. Though, he’d be remiss not to acknowledge their uncanny levels of perceptiveness. Why they directed it at him at all was a marvel in its own right- something that inexplicably stirred something inside him.

His excuse for leaving was flimsy at best, but Wind met it with kind hazel eyes, crinkling ever so slightly with pure elation. It kept his feet rooted to the ground for one, fleeting moment before his mind took over once more, giving way to the inferno coursing through his veins. Wind was naïve. And he had a job to do.

Pulling the last of the pages from the printer, he started for the conference room, relieved to see that it was still empty. He made quick work setting up the room, laying out copies of his proposal at each seat. A faint echo of footsteps barreled through the halls, signaling the partners’ arrival. Martin had just enough time to fix his tie before the doors flew open. 

“Vanderweil, do you have any idea what time it is?” Eli addressed him first, his domineering tone straightening his back. 

“I’m aware, Mr. Byrne. But this was too important to leave for tomorrow morning.” 

Eli’s eyes narrowed, looking for a reason to chew him out further. Finding none, he gave a curt nod and motioned for Linda and Reggie to take their seats. “Well, on with it boy.” 

“Thank you, Mr. Byrne. Ms. Phillips, Mr. Whitman, thank you for being here as well,” he greeted, his voice steady and sure. “I’m sure it’s safe to say that we’re all shocked by how this morning’s senior partner meeting went.”

Reggie let out a brief chuckle. “Now, that’s an understatement. I had no idea Gabe would be capable of orchestrating something like that.” 

“I’m assuming there’s a correlation between that and Mr. Ricci’s absence at this meeting,” Linda added.

“Astute as ever, Ms. Phillips. Yes, Gabe’s conduct was… unconventional. It’s fitting that the nature of this meeting be that as well. I’ll get right to it- the firm’s vulnerable. Left to bleed out from a gaping wound at its side courtesy of Ricci and Velez.”

“Spare us from the theatrics, Mr. Vanderweil. My colleagues and I are well aware of our position. There better be more to this presentation,” Linda chastised. 

“There is,” he answered confidently.

“Then I’ll ask you again. Why did you summon us all here?” 

“We’re here so I can stop the bleeding.” Martin threw the manila folder he’d been clinging to since the start of the meeting onto the table, spreading out the files for everyone to see. “A signed NDA, amendments to the firm’s bylaws securing McGraw Byrne’s ownership of Sadie’s clients, and updated contracts for everyone in attendance at the senior partner meeting.” 

Reggie let out a low whistle. “You did all this in one evening?” 

Martin tipped his head in acknowledgement. “I get paid to be the best. And this is only a fraction of what I’m capable of, Mr. Whitman.” 

Eli skimmed through a copy of Sadie’s NDA, eyes widening as he reached the end of the document. “Sadie really agreed to sign this?”

“She agreed to my terms, with one contingency.”

“And what’s that?” 

Martin slid the phone over to Eli. “That you be the one to wire the money for her buyout directly. If you check the footnotes at the bottom, her agreement to this exchange is only good until midnight.” 

Eli sputtered. “Do you have any idea how money transfer works, Vanderweil? There’s no way I-”

“I’m aware, Mr. Byrne. Which is why I offered a compromise- your verbal confirmation that you’ll uphold the deal for her cooperation.” 

“She’s strong-arming us,” Reggie shook his head in disapproval.

“She’s using the last remaining card left in her hand,” Linda countered, glancing at the time displayed overhead. “You better start dialing, Eli. Our time is running out.” 

The call was brief. No exchanged pleasantries. No warm bid farewell. Only the bare essentials to secure Martin’s deal. The room fell silent after Eli hung up the phone with a tired sigh. 

“Well, at least that’s one less fire for us to put out. If that’s everything, Martin-” 

“There is one more thing- if I may, Mr. Byrne. I motion to put this meeting to a vote for my immediate appointment as senior partner of McGraw Byrne.”

“Mr. Vanderweil, you know very well we can’t-”

“I’ll stop you right there, Ms. Phillips. Section 7B, sub clause a. Any vote to appoint a new partner may be held if the lump sum of the present members hold the majority of the firm’s shares. This room alone makes up for 58% of McGraw Byrne’s stocks, making this motion valid.”

“We’re grateful for your efforts, Martin..." Reggie paused, searching for the right words to say. "But it’s just not in good faith for us to move to a vote without Gabe present. Like it or not, he is a current senior partner.”

“With all due respect Mr. Whitman, I disagree. Mr. Ricci simply set the precedent after he operated on his own accord without notifying any other senior partner of his plans to oust Ms. McGraw. I’m only returning the favor.” 

“He’s got you there, Reggie,” Linda commented with a look somewhat akin to approval. “You have my vote, Mr. Vanderweil.”

“Thank you, Ms. Phillips.”

Reggie looked to Eli, who has been noticeably silent since his motion. Martin turned to him as well with baited breath. Finally, he spoke. “Tell me why I should vote in your favor.”

“Because I did what no other associate thought to do. Protect the firm. And even if they did manage to get that far, none of them could do what I’ve done with the same level of quality. But if that’s not enough-” Martin pulled out another stack of papers from his file. “A cost analysis of the money saved by securing Sadie’s old clients, a draft of her announcing her retirement set to be released next morning, and a proposal for media outreach to mitigate the damages.” 

Eli huffed out a soft laugh. “Alright, Martin. You win. I vote yes.”

“Mr. Whitman?”

“Well, there’s no use playing devil’s advocate now. I vote yes.” 

“Welcome to the fold, Mr. Vanderweil," Eli said, stretching out his hand in congratulations. 

“I won’t disappoint you, sir,” Martin promised, giving him a firm, resolute handshake. “Can I make one final request?” 

“Name it.” 

Martin’s lips spread into an enigmatic grin. “Give me the honor of announcing it to our fellow colleagues.”

#martin you fucking nerd (i love you) #martin vanderweil #wind velez #playchoices #choices #laws of attraction #into the windverse #my fic #fanfic #martin x mc #martin x wind #linda phillips #reggie whitman #eli byrne #sadie mcgraw #gabe ricci

[devilsmenu]

@hiddenpxpercuts - Romeo & Reggie continued from here because beta editor

"Like what kind of something new?" Romeo asked. He thought about it. "Have you ever tried dishes from other countries? Like Mexican or Asian cuisine?".

#hiddenpxpercuts #feat reggie #ch: romeo #food mention tw

[psychewritesbs]

I recently saw a comment saying Sukuna is Megumi's Mahito, and y'know what it makes sense! After everything, I think Megumi has more beef with Sukuna now than Yuji does.

Right! And this goes back to those parallels... I'm going to let the boss indirectly answer this one tho: Spooky's thoughts on the topic.

What I'll add to the topic is the depth psych perspective--I taco'bout it under the cut.

I haven't read Spooky's meta yet, and Spooky might have already mentioned this but... if I remember correctly, the outcome of Yuji vs. Mahito ended up being an acknowledgement of them being the same.

Sort of like Yuji acknowledged he was no better than Mahito's hate for humanity. That's what I understood of this but I could really use another read to deepen my understanding.

Anyways, all that to say that, part of the goal of the bath, is to marinate Megumi in cursed energy to have him be near "evil", right?

To me this feels like Megumi has to face and confront and accept inner-evil the way Yuji had to confront his own hatred. This is especially poignant for Megumi because he's someone who rejects good and evil in himself and others. So this is defo part of the growth he needs to achieve: to bridge opposites.

In fact, I was reading a bit more about Vajrayana...

(source)

... and part of what's really neat about this idea is that "in the Tantric view, enlightenment arises from the realization that seemingly opposite principles are in truth one."

Or in William Blake's words... "without contraries is no progression."

HMM! What is Gege cooking here?! Fascinating stuff.

SO... Megumi has big time beef with Sukuna because of everything that has happened, yes.

AND, Megumi also killed others without regard for them. We can use the self-defense argument all we want to sugar coat it, but it doesn't change the fact that it was a choice made in the name of self-preservation.

Also, the way Megumi was so blasé about killing Reggie always unnerved me. Almost like he had to turn away from his humanity to be able to kill someone and not have this act disrupt his ego the way it happened to Yuji. To me this comes back to the idea of being self-sufficient that Sukuna talks about in ch 236.

The only way you can kill others so easily is if you have no regard for their life to begin with; either because you see yourself as separate from them and/or because acknowledging their value is to love them (??).

So I feel like this idea that Sukuna is Megumi's Mahito probably comes back around to the mindset that the characters have, and how Sukuna's turning away from love might be his own downfall precisely because of his over-identification with his sense of self.

Something like that lol.

Thanks for stopping by anon!

#ask the mental gymnastics anime girl #god I love jujutsu kaisen

[tortoisebore]

will you write more about regulus’ relationship with barry in chapter 10?? (it was mentioned in 3 i think when sirius was talking with reggie)

mmmmmm idk for sure yet, but i think no?

for context, from the get go i wanted to keep regulus’ love life as open to interpretation as possible bc i know ppl ship him with a lot of characters (and can be very opinionated about those ships lmfao) & i didn’t want the presence/lack of a certain ship to be distracting to someone that might not enjoy a pairing i flippantly chose for the sake of a couple of lines of dialogue when regulus himself is such a small part of the story. so i’m in a mindset of like “ship him with who you want & it probably makes sense in here somewhere”

was he seen with barty in the bg of an IG post? yes! does he talk to james on the phone a lot & have a rapport with him that exists outside of just being sirius’ little brother? also yes! does he get along well with lily? that’s another yes! does he have an entire friend group that consists of ppl like pandora, evan, etc that we don’t (and won’t) know, that may or may not be present in the crowd at his competition in ch 10? yes, yes, and more yes!

longggg answer just to say that no, i don’t think we’ll explore much barty x regulus in this fic. not because it couldn’t happen in the context of the story, but bc regulus is a secondary character & he’s a secretive little guy, so he wouldn’t be willingly revealing info about his love life to any of our main characters at this moment in time 🫶

(also i just truly didn’t want to have to write a barty idk him like that fhfhfhfhf)

#u ask tortoise answers #anon #hey sharpshooter #regulus lore #i know people are very particular about him #so i kept this as open ended as humanly possible #for my own sake & the sake of those that may see a certain background pairing tag #& say ‘not reading i don’t like that ship’ #even though that pairing exists in two singular lines of dialogue #does this make even a little bit of sense #signs point to no i am sorry #anon forgive me i lost the plot