#dedicated actor and so sweet and humble

[glindaupland]

how could you not just absolutely love this man between things like this, offering support to his fellow cast members during rough moments, the way he's been at stage door in general recently, making sure fans could get their recordings of final curtain call despite s&co's unfair rules, etc he's been a blessing 🥹 thank you seungwoo, get some good rest after this, actor of the year 🩷

#cho seung woo #jo seung woo #poto korea #the phantom of the opera #조승우 #오페라의 유령 #ik people can be judgey about him because of his “star status” sometimes #but truly i think hes deserving of his popularity #dedicated actor and so sweet and humble #like truly he wows me with so many performances #and you know this is unbiased bc dongseok is 본진

[mirageofadesert]

So I guess I have a type ... part II

The more I fall into my current rabbit hole, the more I notice these similarities between Chinese actor Luo Yunxi and Korean singer Jimin from BTS. If you have a praise kink when it comes to both or one of them (or need a new obsession), this post is for you!

I'm writing this purely for my own indulgence! If you are someone who shares this combination of hyper-fixations, please DM me and be my friend! 💜☁️🐤

✔ started out as an underdog in the industry and worked their way up

Both started out as idol trainees in the 2010s and debut in a very unfortunate time when it comes to fashion ....

✔ background in classical dance (ballet vs. modern dance)

I think there is were a lot of the similarities originate. From their graceful body-lines, to their self-discipline and work attitude to their expressions of masculinity - this classic background as well as the environment in which they were trained, has left a profound impression.

✔ dedicated to their work, perfectionists

They are not only known for their professionalism, but are remarkable hard working -even to a degree they stand out among their peers and will end up overworking themselves. They are also notorious hard on themselves, which is hard to watch as fan at times.

✔ sweet and caring personality with a high EG

Treating the people around them with care and kindness, looking out for others and treating their fans respectfully and affectionate. Their high EG is also evident in interviews, that demonstrates a sense of emotional maturity and even wisdom. They are also great with children and animals (which goes both ways). They do appreciate their fans and will engage in fan-services, but still set boundaries.

✔ charismatic and charming

Both are very charismatic and have a certain "aura" to them. However, while they might look cold at times, they are actually very charming and approachable. Oh, and did I mention they both have a cute eye smile?

✔ very grateful and humble

They will praise everyone around them, before even utter a single acknowledgment of their own talent. Instead, they will focus on the things they can still improve. While rooted in both Chinese and Korean cultural norms, they are not only very sincere in their gratefulness towards other, but sometimes too humble for their own good!

✔ give amazing hugs (I'm sure of it)

Others have attested to this. We have seen it, we want it, we can't have it...

✔ clumsy

Both are notorious clumsy, constantly falling over their own feet, falling of or running into things. Paired with their extraordinary flexibility, they become a danger to themself - not everyone is able to kick one self in the face while falling of a chair. There is actually a correlation between clumsiness and professional dancers! It's cute and relatable, until it's combined with their tendency to overwork themselves, which can lead to injuries.

✔ goofy sense of humor

They both have a very goofy sense of humor, that involves a lot of physical comedy. They are not afraid to make fun of themselves or act silly for their own amusement and that of other. It makes them really entertaining to watch and can be such a mood maker in a room full of stressed people! I just love my two dorks!

✔ challenging traditional gender norms

Both of them present a non-toxic, softer form of masculinity, that doesn't shy away from embracing femininity. While they never outright addressed this topic, they have done so via their art. They are also not afraid to cry, especially if they feel like they let someone down. Sadly, another thing they have in comment are hateful comments, that target their gender performances as something to look down on.

✔ having great chemistry with everyone

Luo Yunxi always has great chemistry with his co-stars, even to a degree that he tends to look so much more in love than his female leads (especially when they are no match to his acting skills). It's also not limited to his roles, but is visible in interviews and interactions as well. Similarly, Jimin is known to be incredible charming, that creates great chemistry not only on stage, but with every talk show host, interviewer or fan - if he wants to.

Sometimes they do gets into "trouble" for having for having too much chemistry with people - especially once shippers are involved.

✔ love to sing

We already established them as talented dancers, but they are also passionate and talented singers!

✔ not a Social Media person, but share snippets of their daily life

They are doing their best, okay? They are not into Social Media, but will update fans on promotions, activity and occasionally share their interest or a picture of the sky or food. This makes every update rather special! It's not just relatable but probably rather healthy for a celebrity!

✔ play games to unwind

Playing computer games with friends in the middle of the night to unwind? All three of us can relate!

✔ shy and outgoing depending on the situation

Their personality a different in many ways, but both can be rather introvert or outgoing, depending on the situation and company. Their shyness is very endearing and their self-esteem admirable. It's their love for their work, rather than their interest in fame that has brought them this far.

✔ look great in silver hair

✔ falls down when laughing too hard

You can't tell me this isn't the cutest habit?!

✔ touchy with people they feels comfortable with

Once they are comfortable with someone, they are very touchy. I'm not jealous ... it's sweet!

✔ public hyper-focused on their weight and body

For a combination of reason, the public and haters are very focused on their body. They are often being shamed for being to thin (or not thin enough). In addition they receive hate for alleged "feminine" body features that apparently add to them not being conventional attractive - a load of bullsh*t!

✔tiny waist

Not only do they both look stunning in white, they each have their own fandom dedicated to their small waists.

✔ very private

They are very private and set clear boundaries. You wont catch them share any information about their private live. Still, they have a way to express vulnerability and share their thoughts and emotions in a way that feels quite sincere and open. They both mastered the art of saying a lot without actually giving any information. And while always grateful to fans, they react strongly to their privacy being invaded - be it in crowds or by stalkers.

✔ angsty motherf***ers

I love angst and so do they. Luo Yunxi's appearance in almost any drama should count as it own content warning "angst ahead"! Jimin's music like "Lie", "Filter" and the whole album "Face" and the corresponding concept are also full of angst. I wouldn't have it any other way!

✔ multitalented

They are talented singers and dancers. While Luo Yunxi is a great actor, I think Jimin's acting ability is underrated. From rubrics cube, pool/billiard, art, calligraphy, athletics, math - between the two they have many interests and the ability to excel in them.

✔ great role models

Beyond their talent, their work ethic, personality and wisdom they are both great role model. They are worth looking up to, but also derive motivation and inspiration from. Being their fan is such a fan experience and I'm grateful for that.

#luo yunxi #jimin

[elialys]

In the too good to be true possibility of Anna winning an Emmy, do you think she’d be excited? I wonder if maybe since she’s so far removed from that kind of world, maybe it’s not as big a deal for her? Also, would it have meant more, do you think, if she had been nominated/won for Fringe? I know you’re not Anna (or could you be 🤔) but seeing as you’ve followed her career for so long, I take you as an Anna expert and want to hear your opinions! And sorry for such a long question! I woke up this morning with this thought following me!

I'm definitely not Anna Torv, sorry 😂 You are very sweet though ❤️ I don't know if I'm an expert, but I guess I have gathered some information over all my years of totally sane admiration😏

I'm sure winning anything feels nice as an actor! Even if Anna clearly does it for the love of the craft since she's not into being a celebrity, it still has to be a lovely feeling, to be rewarded for your performances. Not sure how much she enjoys public recognition, though, since she seems to me to be an extremely humble person.

Again, I can only stipulate, but I personally would think getting an award for Fringe might have been more special because she dedicated over five years of her life to it, and worked so damn hard. Not saying she didn't work hard for her role in TLOU, but it's still very very tiny compared to what she was made to do as Olivia (all of them).

#anonymous #hug!box

[mikuni14]

My School President Ep 7

I love watching MR. TIWSON, who is watching TinnGun :D It’s like, we’re in this together king! lol By the way, is there anything that MR. TIWSON can't do? MR. TIWSON, a humble king who reigns but doesn't flaunt it 👑

Tinn is such a refreshing character in BL shows. It's wonderful to see him happy just because the object of his affections likes him back. Tinn saying he's been waiting so long and it won't hurt to wait a little longer. Tinn seeing that Gun is mad at him and immediately trying to solve the problem: no anger, fighting and avoiding each other for the next few episodes (I kinda wish Gun had confronted Tinn right away too, but maybe he’s still insecure about Tinn’s feelings). Tinn finding out his first date is actually an undercover operation of which he is an important part, plus there will be bystanders: it’s fine 🤷‍♀️ as long as I can be with Gun. He knew Gun was trying to help his friend, so he just.. went with it :) Tinn finally getting the green light in love and simply showing his affection at every turn but never pushing, never crossing the line 🥺

Gun also shows a lot of maturity for a boy his age, who also seems like/ plays a role of a goofball. He takes care of and leads his bandmates, has clearly defined goals and dreams, helps his mother, helps his friends, can surprise with maturity in conversations about feelings and his relationship with Tinn..🥺

It's nice to have an episode dedicated to someone who plays “in the back”. The actor playing Yo did a great job of portraying his character's personality :)

On the other hand, I’m less convinced about the actor playing Win. I have the impression that this dude once saw a picture of Billy Idol and decided that this is what a Bad Boy™ looks like and started to curl his upper lip like him :D It looks hilarious and silly. Oddly enough, when that actor doesn't make that face, doesn’t try too hard, he's quite ok. Anyway, I'm starting to think that WinSound would be much better if Win was played by someone else. This is especially noticeable because Satang is AWESOME.

The "no dating" rule, while hard for guys, seems pretty reasonable. I can't believe I wrote something so boomerish, but all in all, if the quality of a performance depends on the current quality of the band members' love lives, then... 🤔

Anyway: My School President's position as the highlight of BL week remains unchallenged.👑✨

(I skipped the final song though, I usually like MSP songs, they are far better than in most BL, but still, I have my limits)

Aww just look how pretty he is, ah Fourth, my sweet little plum blossom 😍

#My School President #thai bl #bl drama

[lustriouse]

   *   maxence danet-fauvel  .  cis man .  he/him/his  .   /   that's  laurent desrosiers  walking  in  to  taste bar  -  you  know  ,  the  thirty - one  year  old  actor  known  for  cursing  at  a  reporter  during  a  red  carpet  event  ?  having  lived  here  for  four  months  ,  their  neighbors  know  them  to  be  perceptive  &  decisive  ,  but  their  opportunistic  &  impulsive  tendencies  shine  through  when  there  are  no  buses  in  to  the  city  .  @30extra​

general.

FULL NAME: laurent desrosiers. NICKNAME(S): rosy by his family. NAME MEANING: laurent  —  bright one / shining one,  desrosiers — someone living amongst rose bushes. AGE:  thirty - one. DATE OF BIRTH:  november 2nd. PLACE OF BIRTH:  lakeview. CURRENT LOCATION:  lakeview. ETHNICITY:  white. GENDER:  cis male. PRONOUNS:  he/him/his. ORIENTATION:  homosexual. RELIGION:  atheist. OCCUPATION:  actor. EDUCATION LEVEL:  college degree in theatre & art.  LIVING ARRANGEMENTS:  residing in his family home at lakeview. FINANCIAL STATUS:  wealthy. SPOKEN LANGUAGES:  english,  french  —  both fluent.

physical appearance.

FACECLAIM:  maxence danet-fauvel. HAIR COLOR AND STYLE:  brown,  messy in an artful, tousled way. COMPLEXION:  pale,  in desperate need of some sun. EYE COLOR:  blue  /  gray. EYESIGHT:  needs glasses for reading. HEIGHT:  186cm  /  6′1. TATTOOS:  none. PIERCINGS:  used to have a standard lobe piercing for both ears. CLOTHING STYLE:  simplistic,  aimed more for stylish comfort.  prefers neutral,  brown colors. SIGNATURE SCENT:  woody vanilla,  clean laundry.

coming from a legacy of entertainers, laurent was destined for the screen. with a filmography beginning from as young as six years old, he’d amassed a quick following eager to praise his diversity in roles. 

to the crowds, he was charming, sweet, humble in spite of the fame his name and family brought. to the insiders of the industry, he was temperamental, sharp, single-mindedly dedicated to his craft. his parents expected perfection, and he was not one to let the family name down.

the pressure of perfection began to crack the walls he built up. every project needed to be the next big thing, and every critic needed to not just love his performance, they needed to rave about it. it was all his family could talk about whenever they reunited for yearly dinners at lakeview.

laurent doesn’t know how he managed to hold it in for so long, but merely four months ago, during a red carpet event for a showing of his newest movie — a reporter happened to ask the wrong question. in that moment, he snapped. cursed at them for being uninspired, for not seeing the vision of the movie, for being another silly reporter looking for drama instead of caring about the heart of the film and its process. it was a reaction that went far with the consequences.

his pr team handled the fallout, and laurent was sent to cool off in his hometown of lakeview, far from the digital world.

headcanons.

deals horribly with pressure and conflict. he’s very much the type to just hold it all in until he eventually pops.

plays the piano !! he learned it for a role and discovered it was something he actually liked, so he took lessons and kept at it. when he was active on social media, he used to post covers.

nepo baby but he’s actually good at acting so it’s somewhat forgiven.

aside from acting, laurent really wanted to be a barista. he thinks it’s a really silly dream, especially since he doesn’t even like coffee (he’s more of a tea guy) but he heavily romanticizes the whole barista life.

adding on to that, huge romantic in general, except he’s got Major Avoidance Attachment Issues <3

wanted connections.

aside from the ones i’ve listed on the main, here’s a few more !!

enemies: this could rly go a hundred ways but someone who doesn’t like laurent for whatever reason <3 maybe they hate that he’s a famous nepo baby (i’d hate him for that too !!) or maybe they hate him bc they had a falling out! who knows !!

friends who drifted away: with his career taking him out of lakeview more often than not, the friendship ended bc of distance. now that he’s back (and it looks like he’s gonna be here for a while) things could be awkward or not </3

ok i lied that’s all i have jkHEHSEHSKHJES but do hmu 4 plotting <3

#30.intro

[idolskpop]

EXO Suho Reveals the Actress He Hopes to Maintain a Lifelong Friendship With — Who's the Fortunate Lady?

EXO Suho, the idol-actor and leader of EXO, has recently opened up about his experience working with Han Ji Min and Lee Min Ki in the drama ‘Behind Your Touch’. He expressed his admiration and gratitude for his co-stars, who became his mentors and friends.

How EXO Suho Became Friends with Han Ji Min and Lee Min Ki

‘Behind Your Touch’ is a mystery thriller drama that follows the lives of three people who are connected by a mysterious incident. Suho plays the role of Kim Ji Hoon, a young man who suffers from a rare condition that makes him unable to feel pain. Han Ji Min plays the role of Yoon Hye Jin, a psychiatrist who tries to help him. Lee Min Ki plays the role of Kang Do Hyuk, a detective who investigates the case.

(Photo : EXO Suho Instagram) Suho shared that he was nervous at first to work with Han Ji Min and Lee Min Ki, who are both veteran actors with impressive filmographies. However, he soon felt comfortable with them as they treated him warmly and kindly. "They became my older sister and older brother, who always guided me at work." He said that Han Ji Min was especially caring and supportive of him. She watched EXO’s past performances to get to know him better and praised his skills as an idol. “She watched our debut videos instead of our recent albums and videos. I was embarrassed at first, but I was thankful that she showed interest in my background.” He also said that Lee Min Ki was a great role model for him as an actor. He learned a lot from his acting style and his professionalism. “He always gave me good advice and feedback. He was very passionate and dedicated to his role.”

What EXO Suho Learned from ‘Behind Your Touch’

Suho said that ‘Behind Your Touch’ was a meaningful project for him as he learned a lot from the director, the writer, and the staff. He praised director Kim Seok Yoon for his brilliant vision and his attentiveness to everyone on the set.

(Photo : EXO Suho Instagram) “He knew all the names of the staff from the actors to the youngest member of the crew. He was very considerate and respectful of everyone.” He also thanked writer Park Kyung Soo for creating such a captivating story and giving him the opportunity to play a challenging role. “I was drawn to the script from the first episode. I felt honored to be part of this drama.” He added that he grew as a person and as an actor through this drama. He said that he wants to follow the footsteps of Han Ji Min and Lee Min Ki in the next 10 years, and become a person like director Kim Seok Yoon in the next 20 years.

(Photo : BH Entertainment) “I want to be an actor who can show various sides of myself and who can work with good people. I want to be a person who can inspire others and who can be respected by others.”

How Fans Reacted to EXO Suho’s Interview

Suho’s interview has received positive responses from fans and netizens, who praised his humility and sincerity. They also expressed their love and support for his acting career and his future endeavors.

(Photo : EXO Suho Instagram) Some of the comments are: - “Suho is such a sweet and humble person. He always shows respect and gratitude to his seniors and colleagues. I’m proud of him.” - “Suho did an amazing job in ‘Behind Your Touch’. He portrayed his character so well and showed his versatility as an actor. He deserves more recognition.” - “Suho is not only a great idol, but also a great actor. He has improved so much since his debut. I hope he gets more opportunities to showcase his talents.” - “Suho is one of my favorite actors. He always chooses interesting projects and challenges himself. I’m looking forward to his next work.” - “Suho is so handsome and charming. He has a great personality and a great sense of humor. He always makes me smile.” Subscribe to IDOLS KPOP for exclusive updates and captivating content. Read the full article

#EXOSuho

[a-father-of-light]

BL is such a welcome and often times necessary distraction from reality. I decided to remind myself of why I fell in love with the genre. So naturally, like any mature adult, I'm making a list, of course.

*My unsolicited list of " my favorite BL actors":

1. Mark Siwat Jumlongkul

This is not a ranking. Nonetheless, I'm giving the first mention to Mark Siwat. I have a soft spot for Mark. Of the actors I'll mention on this list, I think he's gotten the least recognition for how well he performs his craft.

Often times, BL actors very obviously get their opportunity because they fit the Thai beauty standards; i.e. light or fair skinned. While Mark does benefit from light skin privilege, no one can deny that he CAN ACT. My son is an actor! He has genuine talent.

From the first time I saw him in "I Am Your King", he caught my eye. The scene where New breaks up with August is my favorite from the series. Mark conveys August's disbelief and hurt with such sincerity. It's by no means a truly exceptional scene. It just stands out because it would have been so easy for Mark to over-act, but he held back

All of his performances are natural and effortless. That and, you can clearly see how he has zero trepidation about being intimate with his co-stars (emphasis on intimate not necessarily sexual). See gif below:

*can we just appreciate how beautifully these two fit into each other. I would love to see them together again. I mean, sweet wholesomeness aside; there's also the crazy chemistry.

I was so happy to see that he FINALLY got a leading role in "Bite Me". I'm waiting for the full season to air before I watch it.

Everything from his subtle, yet meaningful facial expressions, to the measured/controlled way he delivers his lines... Magic. He knows how to use his face, voice and body to convey every feeling that his character experiences.

Okay! I'm done.

2. Perth Tanapon Sukhumpantanasan

Next up is Perth. I mean, I don't think anyone needs convincing of Perth's acting abilities. That his acting debut was at 17 and he absolutely killed that role, is still amazing to me. Much like Mark, Perth is a naturally gifted actor. He just knows what he's doing. Talent galore.

Last I heard, he had decided to step back from BL. Which I completely respect. Regardless, his portrayal of Ae in "Love By Chance" and Krit in "the Stranded" earned him my respect for his acting abilities.

3. Gulf Kanawut Traipipattanapong

Need I say more? Gulf is one of those actors I will follow for the rest of his career (BL or not) because I genuinely love to watch him on screen.

No one else could have made Type redeemable. I can't bring myself to watch shows written by Mame anymore. But when I was watching "TharnType", I found myself thoroughly impressed by Gulf's ability to recite those cringy lines that Mame wrote. Only he could deliver those ridiculous lines with such earnestness; making them ALMOST believable, ALMOST romantic. ALMOST

4. Kao Noppakao Dechaphatthanakun

Okay, so Kao.

This is where I pause for a quick sidenote. I have to call myself out here. 😬 Given my history with BL shows that very obviously hire actors for their looks and not talent (or dedication to telling a good story) *throws shade* I prejudged Kao. He's just, too traditionally good-looking. Too handsome. Too "leading man".  Am I making sense? I kinda thought he'd be one of those; make one BL show, put in miminal effort, skate by on his looks, make a name for himself, garner a captured audience, then bounce.

I stand humbly and unbegrudgingly corrected.

5. First Kanaphan Puitrakul

Okay, so First isn't really a BL actor. I mean, he did one show that could kinda, maybe, possibly, if you don't think too hard about it, be considered a BL series. But ultimately, he isn't a prominent BL actor. That said, First can act! My boy is an actor. He's so good at comedy that I don't think the audience truly recognizes how talented he is. And effortlessly so.

Also, his smile! I hear angels sing and lose the feeling in my right toe when he smiles.

6. James Teeradon Supapunpinyo

His inclusion on this list does not warrant further elaboration. James is an around performer. He's so talented and it's undeniable.

Enough said.

7. Ohm Pawat Chittsawangdee

The first role I saw Ohm in was Frame in "Make It Right".  He was a baby. I still question how appropriate it was for him to play Frame at that age (or at all), but thats not why we're here.

Ohm has definitely grown as an actor. You need only watch "He's Coming to Me" to see his range. However, his inclusion on this list is primarily for his almost supernatural ability to have intense chemistry with anyone and everyone he shares the screen with. It's to the point where I question whether he does it on purpose ,or if his aura is just that magnetic. All Ohm has to do is make eye contact with his co-star and a ship is born.

8. War Wanarat Ratsameerat

Last but by no means least is War. War's performance in "En of Love" was the shows saving grace. Mark, Perth and War have a similar vibe in that they don't have to over-act in order to convey emotions.

I hope to see War in more shows going forward because he is entirely deserving of success in the acting world.

These are my faves. So talented. So appreciated

#bl thai #thai bl #mark siwat #bite me the series #perth tanapon #love by chance #gulf kanawut #tharntype #kao noppakao #lovely writer the series #first kanaphan #the shipper #james teeradon #great men academy #ohm pawat #he's coming to me #bad buddy series #thai actor #bl series #bl actors #thai bl drama #war wanarat #en of love: love mechanics #the best story

[lillywillow]

Birthday Wishes

Summary: Bucky wants to plan the best party ever for his young daughter

 Word Count: 2430

 Square Filled: Free Space

 Pairings: Singledad!Bucky x Female Reader/ Steve x Peggy

 Warnings: None really

 Written for @star-spangled-bingo

Ever since the mother to Bucky’s daughter passed away when she was a baby, he had been totally devoted to her and every year on her birthday, he went all out trying to make it the best one ever.

 About a month ago, Tony’s daughter Morgan had a mermaid themed party; complete with a woman dressed as a mermaid. Bucky’s daughter Rebecca had totally raved about it and with her own birthday coming up, he made a note to take one of the business cards with him.

...

 The moment Bucky walked into the building, he was in awe. The front of the store was full of costumes, dolls, plushies, pirate treasure chests, fairy wings and wands... every kind of fantasy item a child could possibly want and a lot of it looked handmade. Out the back, he could hear squealing and laughter. A party in progress, perhaps?

 “Good afternoon, welcome to Childhood Dreams. How may I help you?” the receptionist asked.

 “Hi. I’m looking to book a party? It’s for my daughter...”

 “I see. Well, before booking a party, you’ll need to make an appointment with Y/N. She likes to customise her parties to the client. She’s currently doing a performance but if you’re happy to wait, she’ll be done soon...”

 “I can wait...”

 “Great. Follow me please...”

 Bucky followed the receptionist into the back. There was a pirate party taking place with all the children dressed up as pirates. There were props and decorations keeping in tone with the theme and an incredible cake. On the stage up the front was the same woman who had played the part of the mermaid at Morgan’s party, this time she was a pirate, enacting a mighty swordfight with another actor. She really put her all into the performance.

 Bucky watched her for a moment before the receptionist pulled him along and guided him to an office along the side. The inside of the office was just as cheerful and childlike as the rest of the place. The desk was lined with small trinkets. Along the walls were various photographs of the woman in different costumes. A princess, a fairy, a friendly witch... there was a costume for every occasion. Bucky was in the middle of admiring them when the door opened and the subject from the photos stepped in.

 “You must be the gentleman wanting a party,” she smiled, taking off her hat and eye patch before sitting at her desk and encouraging him to take a seat. “I’m Y/N.”

 “Yes, that’s right. My name is Bucky and I’m looking to do a birthday party for my daughter Rebecca,” he said, getting his phone out to show her a picture.

 Y/N smiled at the photo of the little girl who was dressed as a princess.

 “Tell me about Rebecca. I take it she’s a princess fan?”

 Bucky’s face lit up as he spoke about his little girl. Everything that she loved about princesses and fairytales, down to her favourite colours, animals and mythical creatures.

 “I’m probably rambling now...”

 “No, no, I think it’s sweet to see a father so dedicated to his daughter. Let me show you a few of our packages,” she smiled.

 Y/N logged into her tablet to show him a few of the princess themed parties they offered. Bucky looked through the options before deciding on a fantasy type one with princesses, wizards and all things in that vein.

 “Will you be having the party here or elsewhere?”

 “I think home would be best... unless... here would be better? I don’t know...”

 “Some children feel more comfortable on home base and some like going out. It’s really up to you. My job is to give your child the best possible experience...”

 Bucky nodded slowly and thought.

 “She might like a party in her own backyard...”

 “That’s totally fine. I’ll need to visit ahead of time just so I can work on a setup. Now, will you be providing your own cake? If not, I can recommend an excellent bakery.”

 “A family friend agreed to make the cake,” Bucky replied.

 Y/N nodded and jotted down a few notes.

 “What about food?”

 “Yes, we’ll be making our own food too.”

 Y/N nodded again and wrote down a few more notes. After agreeing on a price, a date and time to meet, his address and the date of the party, Bucky started heading out the door.

 “One more thing...”

 Bucky turned to look at her.

 “I like to ask our clients how they found out about our business...”

 “A while ago, you threw a mermaid party for a friend of mine’s daughter. Rebecca couldn’t stop talking about it for days after that...”

 Y/N smiled fondly.

 “I see... well, I guess I’ll see you when I come to do my inspection. Goodbye, Bucky.”

 “Bye.”

 As Bucky left the office, he could feel his heart fluttering like it hadn’t done in a long time. Ever since his wife’s passing, Bucky hadn’t even looked at another woman. Well, he had looked but he had always been so busy taking care of Rebecca, he didn’t really have time to be pursuing women. Sure on occasion, he would go on a blind date now and then and Steve would babysit but that would be the extent of it. Bucky thought for sure his dating life was over but talking to Y/N just now... it gave him a lot of hope.

...

 Time went by and eventually the day arrived when you went to meet Bucky at his place. Bucky greeted you at the door with a smile and ushered you inside. Smiling, you looked around the place. Pictures of Bucky’s life lined the walls and shelves. Photos of him with friends but most of them were of his little girl. One thing you noticed was the lack of pictures of the girl’s mother. There were a few of her before having the child but not many after.

 “So, um... what do you need to see?”

 “You mentioned a backyard?” you said, referring back to the interview you had a few days ago.

 Bucky nodded and showed you the way. First, you scoped out the best place to conduct your performance then took out your measuring tape to size up the props you might need. As you worked, Bucky could see the gears turning in your head.

 “Do you go out to different locations a lot?” Bucky asked, trying to strike up a conversation.

 “Not a lot but it’s always fun when we do.”

 “How long have you been in business?”

 “It’s taken me about ten years to get it off the ground. It’s only been gaining popularity in the last year or so...”

 “Wait, so you own Childhood Dreams?”

 “Sure do. You see, I always believed childhood should be about fun and games before going onto the drudgery of adulthood. And I help out local business in the process. Most of the items available for purchase were made by local artists. I’m always willing to lend a hand when they need it. That’s why I ask about food. There’s a small bakery a few blocks from the building we’re located who does the most beautiful cakes...”

 You suddenly were interrupted by something brushing up against your leg. Looking down, you saw the most adorable white cat.

 “Why, hello there. Aren’t you a cutie?” you cooed, bending down to pat the snowy feline.

 “This is Alpine. Rebecca is just crazy about her. She’s been a really big help ever since...” Bucky paused, feeling a lump in his throat and tears well up in his eyes.

 Alpine trotted over to him and purred as he picked her up.

 “Sorry. It’s just... ever since my wife passed when Rebecca was a baby; I’ve wanted to give her the best life possible. I try to give equal amounts of time between her so she can look up to me and work so she has the best things in life...”

 You went over and gave him a hug.

 “You’re a good man, Bucky. I’ve been in this business long enough to tell the devoted parents from the off-standers. Just by spending a few minutes with you, I already know that you love your daughter and think the world of her. Just make sure you spend a few moments taking care of yourself, okay? It doesn’t have to be much, just enough so you feel good too.”

 Bucky gave you a soft smile, knowing that you were right. Everyone had told him as such but sometimes, it’s harder to take advice from the people closest to you.

 “Can I get you anything to drink?” he offered.

 “Actually, I should get going. I’ve got a children’s charity event I need to get ready for. It’s been really nice seeing you again, Bucky. I guess the next time I see you will be for your daughter’s party.”

 “See you then,” Bucky smiled.

 He couldn’t wait for the party.

...

 Finally, the day of Rebecca’s birthday arrived. Bucky had spent the night before busily transforming his humble home into a castle fit for a princess. He wanted everything to be perfect for his little girl’s special day, buying the most glittery, ruffled princess dress for her to wear, complete with a sparkly tiara. Bucky himself hired a prince costume and even managed to obtain a kitty sized dragon costume for Alpine.

 Bucky spent the morning cooking, starting with a plate of pancakes for breakfast before moving onto the finishing touches on the food for the party. He had most of it prepared already but some of it needed heating.

 The first to arrive was Wanda with her twin boys who were both in costume. The boys instantly ran over to play with Rebecca while Wanda was left holding the cake she had made along with her purse and the present she had bought. Bucky rushed over to help her with the items and after exchanging greetings and pleasantries, she showed his the cake.

 It was everything Bucky could have ever hoped for and more. The cake was purple with ice cream cones decorated like castle turrets, topped with little princess and unicorn figurines and the words ‘Happy Birthday, Rebecca’ written in icing along with the age she was turning. Little pink flowers were piped along the sides.

 “Thank you so much, Wanda. Becca’s just going to love it.”

 “You’re welcome,” she smiled, giving him a hug.

 Soon after Wanda’s arrival was Steve and Peggy with their child followed by Tony, Pepper and Morgan, Sam with his kid and it wasn’t long before all the party guests had arrived. The adults all mingled while the children played together happily. Right on time, Y/N arrived with her scene partner in full costume. She was wearing a knight costume while her partner (whom she introduced as Phil) was dressed as an ‘evil’ wizard. Bucky settled the kids in front of the makeshift stage and let the performance begin.

 Y/N started by introducing herself as a knight dedicated to Princess Rebecca.

 “That’s me!” Rebecca squealed in delight, jumping to her feet and clapping.

 Y/N knelt down to be level with her, crossing her right arm over her chest in a salute.

 “I vow to protect you from the evils of the kingdom.”

 Suddenly, Phil jumped out of his hiding place.

 “Mwa-ha-ha! I am an evil wizard and I am here to change all the cakes into broccoli!”

 Bucky thought he was laying it on a little thick but there was a wave of horrified gasps from the kids.

 “Not so fast, evil wizard! We will defeat you! Kids, if I’m going to beat him, I’m going to need your help...”

 Y/N and Phil made an amazing pair. While Y/N encouraged the children and even a few of the parents to join in, Phil played off their reactions until he was ‘defeated’.

 “You win! I will change my evil ways and use my powers for good!” he dramatically cried.

 The children all cheered and clapped. The two actors took a bow and started to pack up as Bucky announced it was time for cake. The kids all raced over to where the cake was being brought out.

 “Would you two like to stay for cake?” Bucky offered.

 Phil looked at Y/N for permission, a hopeful glint in his eye.

 “Sure. We have some time before our next appointment,” she smiled. Phil gave a big, childlike grin.

 Once everyone had sung Happy Birthday to Rebecca and she had blown out the candles, the cake was served out. Steve approached Bucky.

 “Hey, man. How are you doing?”

 “A bit tired but seeing the smile on that little girl’s face makes it all worth it,” he softly sighed.

 Steve followed Bucky’s gaze to where Rebecca was talking animatedly to Y/N. He could tell the smile on her face was genuine and not just for show. This was a person who loved their job and loved children.

 “Is that the same Y/N you’ve been going on about all week?”

 “I haven’t been talking about her that much...”

 Steve gave him an incredulous look.

 “You know, it’s okay to like her. Why don’t you ask her out?”

 “What about Rebecca?”

 “Peggy and I can look after her while you go out on date. You deserve to be happy too...”

 Bucky thought about it for a while and headed over to Y/N and Rebecca.

 “Daddy, daddy! Y/N was the mermaid at Morgan’s party! She’s magical...” Rebecca was absolutely smitten with the woman.

 “I see... Can I talk Y/N alone for a minute? Then you can open presents,” he smiled.

 Rebecca giggled and hugged his leg before running off to play with her friends.

 “She’s a darling,” Y/N warmly smiled.

 “She is... Listen, Y/N... I was wondering... if you’re not busy tomorrow night... if maybe you’d like to have dinner with me...”

 “Like a date?”

 Bucky’s face flushed.

 “I mean, if you want it to be...”

 Y/N kissed his cheek.

 “I’d like that. How about 7:00 at the restaurant around the from the Childhood Dreams building. They do an amazing meal...”

 “Sounds perfect,” he smiled.

 This was one the best days of Bucky’s life. Not only did he pull off the perfect party for his daughter but he took a step back into the dating world with an incredible woman who somehow stole his heart.

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[groovyzombiellama]

The Golden/Stylish Trio

Title: The Golden/Stylish Trio

Requested? Yes.

Plot: You are an actress and shoot a project with Alex and Bill and the two of them have a crush on you.

Word count: 1617

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Ever since you were a child, you knew that you wanted to be an actress, and it didn’t matter how many people told you that you shouldn’t dream so high and that you were gonna fail, that just made you want to work more just to prove them wrong. You were constantly told that you wouldn’t have enough work, and that being an actress is stressful and difficult. Of course you knew that, in their own way every job is difficult, but you didn’t mind it because you knew that you would have difficult moments, but you were ready for whatever that world had to throw at you, because at least  that way, you would be doing something you love. You had the support of your immediate family, like your parents in the first place, and so you decided to take a chance and start your path towards making your dreams come true.

At first you had it quite difficult, not really being what the casting agent was looking for, both in terms of character and in your lack of experience. You had sleepless nights thinking about how you were supposed to gather experience when nobody wanted to give you a chance to gain any of it. And you expected this, so it wasn’t a surprise to you, and it just motivated you to do better and go to some classes and stuff, but that doesn’t mean getting rejected so many times didn’t hurt you. There were times where you would feel like the people who told you that you wouldn’t be able to make it were right and that you should just give up and go back home. Your family was alright with you coming back and going to college for something else, but just like your friends, they believed that you could do it and that every beginning is hard, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t succeed. And indeed, with patience, it started happening, you started getting cast.

Of course, you wouldn’t be able to get a lead role right off the bat, but you were getting work as eather a background character, or a very minor character that maybe had one or two lines. And even though it was something small and didn’t mean a lot of camera time, you were still extatic and extremly grateful and happy to even be getting any work at all. Your portfolio was growing, your list of work experience was becoming longer and longer, and a lot of casting agents saw your passion and dedication to acting, to the point where you even got cast as a supporting character in a movie, the so called “best friend trope”, and your lines consisted of pep talks and you were honestly just there to lift up the lead character. But it was the longest time you had spent in front of the camera so far and the most speaking lines you had gotten, so to say you were grateful and excited would be understatements.

You had no idea where all of this was gonna take you, but you were so proud of yourself for not giving up on your dreams. You even sent tickets for that movie to your cousins who didn’t believe you could make it and some of the people who bullied you and said you would never amount to nothing. It wasn’t to spite them, not too much anyway, because you never were a person to hold a grudge or feel good if others are feeling down. You just wanted to tell them that hard work will always pay off and that hard work can beat talent if talent doesn’t work hard. You were getting recognized and it was blowing your mind to be walking down the street and hear people talking about you as you pass them, guessing if you were the girl they had seen in that movie. And it made you smile every time. Eventually you ended up getting an e-mail that changed your life in a drastic way. A huge gig, bigger than any you have had before, with actors that you admired.

You had known Bill Skarsgård from his role as Roman Godfrey in Hemlock Groove, and as the iconic clown, Pennywise, in the most recent IT movies. And when your agent told you that he was gonna be one of your costars, you had to sit down, as your legs felt like they were gonna give out. He always seemed like a truly pleasant person to be around and an actor who really cares about the craft. And his good looks were just a bonus to a very amazing person. And that was the case for your other costar who once again gave you that feeling that you were gonna collapse if you keep standing. The Ivar the Boneless from Vikings, Victor from Outsiders, Alex Høgh Andersen. Alex always had the appeal as a literal ray of sunshine to you and it made your head feel dizzy to be working with them at all, and even when you met them, you couldn’t believe it was true.

Both Bill and Alex found you adorable as you tried not to fangirl around them, and be your cool self, or at least what you thought was cool. Bill had known about you as he had watched one of the movies you were in and he admired the way you put everything you had into your character, so he already knew some things about you, but even with that, you had managed to amaze him beyong belief. To Alex. meeting you was completely new territory, but he was enjoying every second of it, seeing the way every part of you contained the character you were supposed to potray. Even your eyes would show the emotion your character was supposed to be feeling that both men were dangerously close to apologising to you the moment they looked into your eyes as you were filming a scene where you were supposed to have a disagreement or fight.

Both Alex and Bill felt like they were learning a lot from you, as much as you were learning from them. And your vibrant personality, combined with that smile of yours were enough for them to develp crushes on you. It amazed them that neither one of them was able to say anything to you, that when it came to you, they would feel nervous or get tongue tied. When the two of them were talking and you came up, the shock on both of their faces, wide eyed expressions were almost comical as they realised the second they started talking about you that they had crushes on you. They didn’t want to make this a rivalry between them and try to win you over from one or the other. They were gonna leave the choice to you if you ever developped feelings for one of them and the other was gonna support you both. But that didn’t stop them from admiring you constantly and gushing about you in interviews and to each other.

As more time passed, the more the three of you started getting closer, so much so that they put up with the silly nicknames that you gave them and even though Billy and Lexie weren’t their favorite, and they honestly prefered some of your more creative nicknames, or standard “love” or “hun” that you loved calling people who were important to you, they cared about you enough to accept you just the way you were, which meant the world to you. Bill’s brother Gustaf was really glad that his costar from Vikings was friends with his brother, because the cast of the show had become like his second family in a way, and now you were a very dear friend to all of them.

Every interview that you did with these boys was a blast, you would always have fun and if they even sensed that you were feeling uncomfortable with a question or something, the both of them would create a diversion, as you woke up in them the feeling to be protective over you, but not too much that you feel suffocated, but just enough for people to know that you were not someone to mess with, both because of you being a strong and independent woman, and also because you had the two of them who had your back as much you had theirs. You three were truly a great trio, and your friendship was one that you were sure was for the books and that it was gonna last.

Regardless of the fact that their crushes were growing by the day and often times they had to stop themselves from spending entire interviews talking about you, they never forced you into anything, or tried to convince you that one of them was better for you than the other. And their biggest pet peeve was when you didn’t believe in yourself and always claimed that “people were just too kind to you” whenever someone complimented you, because they just wanted you to know that to them you were absolutely amazing and to so many people who were fans of you. But they appreciated that you were kinda using that to keep your humble nature, worried that if you started giving yourself that much credit, you would become vain and too self absorbed. They were thankful that they met you and hoped your friendship lasted a long time, even if nothing more developped from it. You were the Golden Trio, named by the entertainement industry, or the Stylish Trio as fans started calling you after Alex’s post, and you were happy with it.

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SURPRISE @walkxthexmoon !! You wanted either one of aus that I do, but you were always sweet to me and kind, that you get all of it, written, gif and social media au :D <3 I truly hope you like it :)

I appreciate all of you guys and thank you all for your follows, likes, reblogs, I’ll never be able to thank you all enough. Every time I get an e-mail telling me someone followed me, it makes my entire week better and keeps me motivated! So thank you to all of you, I love you all so much, and if people are nice to me I do my damnest to be 10x nicer, because you deserve it back, so this fic took a lot longer to make than I thought, and hopefully it’s a good one and you guys like it, and just once again, I appreaciate all of you <3

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[allegra-writes]

“Heartfelt”

Bar musician! Harry styles x Bartender!Reader

General audiences

Warnings: None

Just some Valentine's day fluff with our favorite green eyed boy. Dedicated to @gaycinnamonrollgirl for giving me the idea, and @tomsrebeleyebrow for patiently listening to me endlessly gush about Harry Styles and still being my friend. Happy belated Valentine's day 💖

"You don't have to say you love me

I just wanna tell you somethin'

Lately you've been on my mind..."

Adore you - Harry Styles

...Oh, she looks so good, oh, she looks so fine

And I got this crazy feeling that I'm gonna ah-ah…

"Bartender, my good friend! I'll have my usual and a plate of your finest chips, if you would be so kind"

It was closing time when Harry, the local musician, sat in front of you, elbows on the bar you were wiping down while humming to Patti Smith's "Gloria".

You raised an eyebrow at him, but the willowy man could see the slight tremble at the corner of your lips, a tell that you were suppressing a smile.

"I'm afraid the kitchen is closed, mister Styles. Sam left an hour ago."

"Yes yes, but I have it from a very good source he left you a big pile of leftover chips before he did," He accused, "you know, as he does every night..."

You frowned in confusion,

"I thought you hated cold fries. That you found them to be, and I quote, soggy and disgusting" 

"I guess you can say I acquired a taste for them" He shrugged, mischievous green eyes sparkling, "Just like you did for this lowlife songwriter in front of you and the heartfelt conversations you share with him" 

"Did you now?" There was an edge of scepticism in your voice, but you were already disappearing inside the kitchen. 

Harry's heart did a little jump as you didn't immediately deny liking him.

"Hey, Joe" he called out, "why don't you go home? I'll help Y/N close when we're done…" 

There was a deaf noise as a young waiter, the only person left in the bar beside the two of you, set the last chair on top of a table. 

"You sure?"

"Yeah, I got this" he reassured him, "did it dozens of times. Go home to your girl"

"Thanks, mate!" The second brit practically skipped on his way to the backroom, but turned around just before reaching the door. "Listen, you know I like you, but if you hurt y/n in any way…"

Harry smiled, genuinely. He could never get mad at anyone that protective of you.

"You know where I live. Pick my sister on the way, though. I think she would like to join you."

Joe rolled his baby blues,

"I know you're not a creep. I meant her heart"

"Yeah, me too…"

Whatever your friend saw inside Harry's eyes was enough to convince him. He nodded and left, as the musician got up to lock the front door and turn the "open" sign off. 

If you noticed Joe's absence at your return, you didn't comment on it, simply setting the giant pile of chips and two cans of cherry cola you were carrying, down in front of Harry, who had returned to his seat. 

"Ah, you always have the good stuff!" the sigh that left his lips as he took the first sip of the soda was not unlike the one any of your regulars made after the first taste of something strong after a hard day. 

"Rough night?" 

"Kind of. Good show though, so at least I have that going on for me…" 

"It really was, I'm actually impressed" You had to confess, "And surprised too, it was a bold choice going acoustic on a night like this, with such a big audience," So many people had gathered to see the show that the bouncer had to start rejecting people so you wouldn't have trouble with the fire department "but it definitely worked" 

There was a slight blush on the singer's cheeks when he replied, far more humble than you were used to,

"Well, you know, Valentine's day and all that. The band, all have boyfriends and girls they wanted to spend the evening with…"

You tilted your head,

"And you didn't?" It was hard to believe, when almost every night he played there you would see him leave with a different, always sculptural, painfully perfect girl. Or man. 

Harry didn't reply, choosing instead to stuff his face with stale fries.

"Alright then" You raised your shoulder in surrender, "keep your secrets…"

He squinted in disbelief,

"Did you just quoted The Lord of the Rings at me?"

"Did you just recognize my Lord of the rings quote?" You countered.

"You are such a nerd!"

"Look who's talking, chicken little!" You gestured at his powder blue sweater with a yellow baby chick at the front and herringbone pants. 

"Oi!" His manchester accent popped out, like it always did whenever he lost his cool "I'll have you know, this is Gucci"

You scoffed,

"That doesn't make it any better, it just means that you spent a shit load of money to look like my third grade teacher, mister Harrington!" 

"Ok, first of all," he countered, "your teacher sounds awesome and second-"

An inelegant snort escaped your mouth. Harry's emerald eyes pinned you down. 

"Second of all, you're no one to talk either, kitten hoodie" 

You could feel the heat creeping up your cheeks. Praying he couldn't see your blush in the dim light, you took a mouthful of soda to cool you down. 

For a moment, none of you said anything, the sweet notes of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" the only thing filling the silence.

… Players only love you when they're playing

Women, they will come and they will go...

"Listen, y/n-"

"If I'm being honest-" 

He chuckled,

"I'm sorry, ladies first" 

"Now I'm not sure if I wanna tell you…"

"Come on" A grown ass man pouting should not be that cute, "I want to know"

You feigned a long suffering sigh,

"Fine, if you must know- If you must know, I actually like your new style. It's way better than that... rock and roll cliche... thing you had going on when we first met" You gestured vaguely in the direction of his body, "You know, the long hair, black clothes, doc boots…" 

He flinched, 

"Ugh, Don't remind me. I was trying too hard back then. And not only with my clothes, with my music too"

"Oh, yeah, I remember. All you used to sing about was" You chose your words carefully, "frisky girls and being horny…" 

"Well, to be fair, I still sing about being horny"

"Yeah, but now you're…"

You trailed off, unsure of how you could explain the difference, the change in your feelings towards his music, without explaining the change in your feelings towards the man that made it.

However, Harry would not let it go that easy. He was used to you being sharp, opinionated, guarded. Now there was a crack on that armour, and he wanted to see what was underneath it. 

You hadn't even realized how close you had leaned into each other until his hot breath fanned over your face.

"Now I'm what, y/n?"

More real. More mature. More emotional, as if he had finally found the link, made the connection between sex and love. 

"More open"

Harry smiled,

"Open. Yeah, I like that…"

So close. He was so close now, his malaquite eyes were out of focus. So close you could feel his magnetic field, the gravity of his atoms pulling in yours.

"Harry…" 

Never in his twenty seven years of life and over ten as a musician, had he heard a more beautiful sound than his name, breathlessly falling from your lips.

"Yes?" He murmured, lips ghosting over your soft, perfect ones.

"No"

"No?"

"No" You repeated, more firmly, taking a step back, putting as much space between the two of you as possible, "I know what this is"

"And what is this, y/n" To your surprise, he didn't sound mad, or demanding. He sounded confused and sad. Dissapointed but unsurprised, as if he had expected it to go south or… never had dared expect it would actually happen at all. 

"A bad idea" You explained, "with guys like you, is always the same: You have beautiful women throwing themselves at you every night. And you take them home with you cause why wouldn't you? You are young, and free and hot. There is nothing wrong with taking what's being offered" 

"Y/n-"

"I'm not saying it's your fault" You went on, ignoring him, "And I'm not saying you don't fall in love, sometimes. But that's the exception, not the rule, and I… I'm the kind of girl that's the rule. Not the exception"

Harry had always thought the worst that could happen to him was losing your friendship. Finally making a move, a real move, and getting rejected by you. He thought that was the definitive pain, the one that would obliterate him, if things were not to work out. And he was almost certain they would not work out. 

But sitting there, in front of you, separated by a wooden bar that might as well have been the great wall of china as you stood there, arms around yourself, small and defenseless as you explained to him all the reasons why you wouldn't allow yourself to love him… that was way worse. 

"What if you already were my exception?" He blurted out, before he could stop himself, "What if I was in love with you?"

You laughed, bitterly.

"Harry, I'm not even your type. I've seen you leave night after night with models and socialites and actors, each one more surreally stunning than the last one…" You didn't have a bad self esteem, you didn't. You considered yourself attractive, but the people Harry usually went for were on a whole different level.

"Yes, but that's only because the most absolutely perfect woman in the world for me, keeps me at arm's length!" He rubbed his face in frustration, "And it's so maddening, so fucked up, the way I can't even get away from her long enough to get over her, because even the pain of seeing her every night knowing I can't touch what I see, that I will never have her, is better than the pain of being away from her. 

So I keep on taking home the hottest people I can find hoping they will keep me distracted long enough to fill the hours until I can see her again… until I can-"

"What the hell are you talking about?" Never, in all the time you had known each other, had Harry given you a single signal indicating he had any kind of feelings for you. Your relationship had always consisted of friendly banter and quip battles. Sure, you could get flirty sometimes, but you were a bartender, flirting was pretty much your customer service voice, and he was a musician, he would flirt with his own shadow if he could.

Harry opened his mouth to explain, but a familiar melody started coming from the still working speakers.

Walk in your rainbow paradise

Strawberry lipstick state of mind…

"Hey, this is my song!" You didn't quite understand why he seemed so marveled, "You never added any of my songs to your playlist before!"

Oh. Oh.

"Yeah, well" Harry could now clearly see your darkened cheeks as you stumbled over your words, "I guessed I never liked one of your songs so much before" 

This time, he was the one blushing and avoiding your eyes.

"What would you say if I told you-... If I told you I wrote this one for you?"

"I'd say you're full of shit" You scoffed, "Didn't you tell me you only ever wrote about girls you had dated?"

"No," he corrected, "I said I only ever wrote about women that had broken my heart…"

"How did I break your heart?"

Harry sighed. Your walls were back up, higher than ever, and he didn't know how to break through them. It wasn't your fault -and had it been your fault, truth was he could never blame you either, there was something about you that made it physically impossible for him to get mad at you- you spoke from experience, he didn't need to unlock the secrets of your past, didn't need the details. It was obvious you had been burned before, and though he hated it, hated them for whatever they had done to you, he couldn't fault you for trying to protect yourself.

Not when he wanted to protect you too. 

"You didn't like me, back when we first met"

"Harry-"

"No, it's ok. You didn't like me, and you were right not to like me. I know you probably didn't realize it but, that first time you rejected me, when I flirted with you that very first night and you rolled your eyes at me… you changed my life"

"What? How??"

"You weren't wrong, I was a cliche. And I was trying way too hard, to be cool, act like a rockstar… but you took a look at that guy, at that though, playboy, sex, drugs and rock 'n roll guy… and you hated him" Harry snickered. You didn't understand what about all that was so funny, "I had created that guy so that everyone would like him, and you hated him. And the funny thing is-" He finally met your eye. No, he caught your eye and imprisoned them, "The funny thing is, you hating me for what I wasn't, somehow allowed me to start being myself a little bit more, because if you already disliked me… then I had nothing to lose" 

You didn't quite know what to say to that.

His bright green eyes were unable to face yours, choosing instead to focus on the palms he was picking at,

"Is that why you… uhm…" You pointed at his sweater.

"Yup" He admitted, "I showed up here one day, on laundry day, in one of my old nerdy sweater vests and you smiled, when you saw it"

"I remember that!" You chuckled, "It was the brown striped one, it almost looked like a crop top, cause it obviously didn't fit anymore"

Harry nodded,

"I may have had a couple grow spurts since I got that in high school" 

"Ok, but, you made it work somehow…" 

"Thank you. The point is…" he turned serious again, his deep, rich voice even more hypnotic than usual. Or maybe it was just you, for the first time allowing yourself to enjoy it without reservations. "The point is, you didn't like cool Harry, but you liked the real me. Even if just a little bit, and that meant the world to me. I… I adored you because of it. So I wrote a song for you, cause even if I couldn't say it to your face, I had to get it out. Just like I had to get this out tonight"

He opened his arms wide, in his typical ta-da gesture, sad, resigned smile on his face, before getting up from his stool, grabbing his jacket and guitar case.

"You don't have to say anything, I don't expect you to love me back" He declared, "I just- I thought I'd let you know. Valentine's day and all that."

He turned to leave, his own voice still signing in the background,

I'd walk through fire for you, just let me adore you

 Oh, honey…

"Harry, wait!" You almost fell on your face, trying to jump over the bar, but managing to stop him right before he reached the door. His poorly concealed smirk told you he might have seen your little show, but you didn't care.

"Did you mean it? That you'd do anything for me?" 

"I did" He confirmed, earnestly, "I still do. Anything you want, just say the word"

"Well then," you took a step towards him, that he mirrored without even noticing, "what about a date? A daytime date. At a public place." You clarified. Harry did smirk at that.

"What's the matter, afraid you won't be able to keep your hands off me?" He teased, leaning closer. 

"Don't ruin this, Styles" You warned, raising to your tiptoes to meet him eye to eye.

His smile faltered, replaced by the most sincere intensity you had ever seen on his handsome face,

"Wouldn't dream of it, bartender" He whispered, before capturing your lips with his.

#harry styles #adore you #harry styles x reader #harry styles fanfiction #harry styles imagine #valentines day special

[nouvelis]

🤝 for every of our bbs tbh or anyone you feel inspired to do this ! <3 (pls give me ara’s mum and lil boi kiki on set k? while shooting. idk what kind of meme that would be but i thought i can mention it here btw ilu i’m gonna send more :*)

 send    a    🤝      for    a    npc    in    my    muse’s    life,    accepting!

han  minyoung  (fc:  kim  hee  ae),  age  54

 meet  ara’s  mother,  one  of  the  most  legendary  actresses  in  korean  cinema.  having  been  in  some  controversial  movies,  she’s  received  love  and  hate  in   abundance  throughout  her  career,  but  her  devotion  to  and  talent  in  her  art  are  well-recognised.  she  did  not  plan  to  have  a  child  before  she’s  well  in  her  thirties,  but  she  never  allowed  it  to  interfere  with  her  career  that  much.  she   only  took  a  brief  break  before  she  made  a  comeback,  so  growing  up  ara  was  either  consuming  media  updates  about  her  mother,  anticipating   her  mother’s   calls  or  following  her  around  on  movie  sets.  the  two  share  a  complicated  relationship  —  with  so  little  time  dedicated  to  ara  only,  it  made  sense  that  ara  gave  her  all  to  impress  and  make  her  mother  proud  whenever  she  cared   enough  to  listen.

 her  mother,  to  ara,  is  a  lot  like  the  sun  —  when  she’s  around  and  attentive,  everything  is  bright  and  warm  and  lovely  under  her  shine;  but  when  she’s  away,  the  shadows  are  cold  and  hard  to  escape.  the  issues  ara  faced  from  growing  up  with  dyslexia  and  bulimia  were  never  handled  by  her  mother  directly,  only  outsourced  to  trusted  personnel  when  they’re  brought  up.  the  private  tutors,  psychologists  and  maids  did  a  huge  portion  of  parenting  for  her  and  ara’s  equally  career-driven  father.  ara  wished  she  could  demand  more,  but  she  learnt  from  a  young  age  where  her  mother’s  priorities  lied.  she  knew  she’s  one  of  the  lucky  ones,  though,  at  least  on  paper.  there’s  nothing  she  lacked  in  materials,  only  love  —  but  isn’t  love  the  reason  behind  everything?

 since  the  marriage  with  ara’s  father  was  rushed  by  the  unexpected  pregnancy,  it  wasn’t  exactly  what  minyoung  would  have  chosen  for  herself  had  she  been  under  other  circumstances.  there  were  times  the  marriage  with  the  tycoon  was  volatile,  though  the  rough  periods  were  interwoven  with  moments  of  calm  and  sweetness.  ara  was  once  suspected  to  be  the  product  of  an  affair,  it  might  explain  why  ara  never  felt  like  she  received  affection  from  her  father  beyond  what’s  only  for  show.  she  lived  in  a  perfect  dollhouse  where  the  snow  never  fell  and  the  sun  always  dazzled,  but  she’s  the  one  who  knew  how  fragile  the  illusion  was.  now  that  her  mother  is  semi-retired  and  has  more  time  for  ara,  they  are  in  contact  more  often  but  even  now,  ara  still  shies  from  telling  her  mom  about  her  greater  vulnerabilities  despite  valuing  her  opinions  a  lot.

 despite  the  veteran’s  reputation  and  dominating  aura,  minyoung  is  known  for  her  professionalism.  she’s  not  the  most  available  parent  to  ara,  but  she  is  quite  good  with  children  on  set.  one  of  the  child  actors  she  bonded  with  in  particular  went  by  the  name  eunki.  they  first  met  for  an  advertisement  shoot  before  she  introduced  him  to  a  reoccurring  role  on  what  would  become  an  extremely  popular  show  soon  after.  she  could  recognise  talent  at  a  glance  and  he’s  such  an  endearing,  humble  little  boy.  perhaps  timing  had  its  role  too,  when  their  paths  crossed  only  a  year  after  she  lost  her  son  in  a  miscarriage.  perhaps  it  could  explain  why  she’s  got  a  soft  spot  for  him  and  she’s  been  keeping  an  eye  on  the  newcomer  since.  it’s  not  at  all  surprising  when  he  was   coined  as  the  nation’s  heartthrob  later  in  his  career,  at  least  not  to  minyoung.   she’s  always  known  he’d  go  to  places.

#( i just have a lot of feelings about ara n her mom </3 this got long so i'll just keep this about them hehehe ) #answered — memes. #f8less #tw bulimia #tw miscarriage #ara — meta.

[minecraftfan11onscratch]

My NiGHTS’ Visitors Headcanons!

Under the cut cause... a bit long!

Claris Sinclair

14-years and six months; androgyne (femandrogyne).

She comes from a wealthy, wide family of artists, most of them focused in entertainment (musicians, singers, actors, etc), but there are also some writers. Claris herself decided to try and be a singer (although more for personal passion than family honor).

Even though they share the same singing talent, Claris was never close to her mother, due to her being significantly distant thanks to her job. Her father, a writer, was always the closer, more caring parent of hers.

Claris can be described most of the time as the caring, empathetic, reliable girl that can be trusted not unlike a older sister. However, she can be very blunt, physically clumsy, and fiery. She can be quite a bit of a knowledge seeker as well.

She has a bit of a "I must be perfect at it” mindset, mostly directed towards her singing talent. It, along with her stage anxiety, came from her family’s hopes and pressure over her singing skills. Her adventure in Nightopia inspired her to lessen this mindset to manageable levels.

While she considered NiGHTS a great friend, Claris is not a full fan of her/their more risky antics, and doubted further helping her/them for a while after figuring out NiGHTS is a Nightmaren. Ultimately, though, she trusted her Ideya recovering with her/them.

She and Elliot developed a relationship after some months of meeting each other in the Night Dimension.

Elliot Edwards

14-years and nine months; demi-bisexual.

He grew up in a milder, simpler family, that usually worked on the education system. Elliot had a pretty lonely past before reaching school and becoming popular, resulting in him developing a passion for basketball.

Elliot never met his father; he only found out later that he wasn’t present in his home’s life. His mother, as compensation, was a hadworking and kind figure through his life, supporting his dreams even though they looked impossible.

Elliot is very friendly, energetic and modest boy that wouldn’t trade his trust and loyalty at his friends for anything. His stubborness, dangerous curosity, and mild silliness, though, can dent the nerves of someone that can’t tolerate it easily.

He is scared of being embarrased in public, due to believing his friends wouldn’t like him as much as if he could overcome anything. This came from his lonely pre-school childhood and his attempts to avoid repeating it. His adventure in Nightopia shows him that slipping up is alright, as long as you can back up and try again.

Even after finding out NiGHTS’ true nature, Elliot loved NiGHTS, getting accostumed more easily to her/their playful but mischeivous personality, and sharing her/their pain of hiding a part of themselves to keep their friends at their side.

He and Claris developed a relationship after some months of meeting each other in the Night Dimension.

William “Will” Taylor

12-years old and one month; androgyne (mascandrogyne).

His family is mild in the social scale, and works on the product development business. Will used to be relatively well known at his school, until he began to dedicate a good part of his life to soccer, accidentaly driving almost everyone of his age away due to his introverted attitude and high, noticeable talent.

While he finds his mother nice and caring, she didn’t have enough faith on his soccer player dreams. That wasn’t the case with his father, who was his best friend as compensation for having almost no kids of his age to talk to. Which is why Will felt devastated and lonely once his father had to go on a business trip.

Will is pretty humble, honest, tolerant, and sweet, being able to accept any trait his friends/close ones have (something that is both a blessing and a curse), while being determined to defend them. Although he can be quite shy, messy, and insecure to a degree.

His loneliness, caused by his own talent in soccer and his innate introverted nature, can make him a bit clingy once he gets close enough to someone, and make him try to impress and catch his friend’s attentions to not feel ditched. It could be mistaken as unwitting selfishness depending of his acts.

Will loves NiGHTS way too much, accepting her/them as a guardian figure in spite of them not being able to bond with paternal figures and her/them being a Nightmaren. His own tolerance is the reason why he isn’t as shaken as Helen over NiGHTS’ Nightmaren reveal.

He and Helen ultimately ended up just as friends, but they support each other endlessly.

Helen Cartwright

12-years old and five months; bisexual.

She comes from one of many musically gifted family lineages of Bellbridge. Helen has been a prodigy on her family’s specialty, the violin, ever since she was small, thanks to her mother’s guidance.

Her parents divorced when she around five to six years old, so she only vaguely remembers him. She and her mother used to be inseparably close and very supportive, until Junior High rolled around and Helen made friends she began to spend more time with (which would later cause her immense regret and, consequentially, nightmares).

Helen is polite, corteous and pretty well-mannered due to her background, along with being kind, amicable and patient. But she’s usually quite unsure, overly sentimental, and a bit naive.

Although she’s quite easy to terrify/scare/cause fear on, especially by exploiting her nyctophobia, she also tries to do the right thing and defend her friends as best as she can.

Helen trusted NiGHTS to protect her, due to considering her/them alot more genuinely brave than her, and found her/them fun to hang with. She quietly forgives NiGHTS after finding out she/they is/are a Nightmaren, but takes a more careful approach than Will.

She and Will ultimately ended up just as friends, but they support each other endlessly.

#nights into dreams #nights journey of dreams #sega nights #headcanon post #Headcanon #Claris Sinclair #Elliot Edwards #william taylor #helen cartwright #lgbt

[incoherent-excitement]

Hiddles 40th Birthday Week 2021

Day Three (belated): Friday 5th February

What Do You Admire Most About Tom?

Considering the man's damn near perfect, pinning this down to the quality I admire most will be a challenge.

*Loki whispers*: list several and then choose at the end... 😏

I respect and admire his intellect, both academic and emotional. I love how an interview with him is never boring or recycled. His ability to craft funny stories, answer a question with a thought-provoking idea or articulate his passion for his work is very inspiring. Listening to him talk you feel he's being honest about his answer and that he's genuinely thought it through. Yet despite his intelligence you never feel talked down to, because that's not, in my opinion, who I think Tom is. To me he comes across as sweet, humble and kind, with a positive attitude that I aspire to achieve in myself.

I love his playful and cheeky nature and that he doesn't take himself too seriously. No wonder he's perfect as the God of Mischief.

But what I find most admirable about him is his compassion. I think it's an incredible quality to have and one that I think he has what seems like an endless supply of. I honestly have very little doubt this is one of the many reasons he is such a compelling actor. The video where he talks about what compassion means to him as a person and as an actor shows you the level of dedication he puts into crafting a character, him being willing to "suffer with them" - whether they are the hero or villian, he's willing to understand their stance. It's what makes his performances so sincere and honest.

Wow this was tough. OK, so I cheated slightly - Loki made me 😏, that's the story I'm sticking to anyway. To be honest I could probably sing this wonderful man's praises some more, but this is already stupidly long, by the time I finish it'll be his 41st birthday.

Wishing this delightful man a safe, healthy and happy 40th birthday...

... I'm much obliged you feel that way, Tom 😏

#tom hiddleston #Hiddlesbirthdayweek2021 #TH40: trait #Hiddles 40th #Happy 40th birthday Tom #40's never looked so good 😏 #hiddles #hiddlestoners #Hiddles birthday week

[lisinfleur]

WYWTTS - Chapter 3: Before the Dawn

Author’s Notes | Ok... I have to say I was pretty sad with the lack of reaction I received in the last chapter of this work. However, more than reactions, my own sweetness towards this character and the amazing actor behind it, along with the tenderness that came from the requester of this work are what move me to push this forward. So, as much as David - who finished his work with Sigurd although all the hate his character received - and for the sake of my sweet Any and the others who wanted to see this work done, here am I with one more chapter of this series.

I really hope you guys enjoy it. If not... Well... I do. :) Words | 1694 ⁑ Warnings: Offensive words, some cursing.

"And you want to convince me a woman wasn't paid to make that whole embroidery for him?"

Ivar's voice, of course, was sounding full of mockery as Sigurd was straightening the beautifully embroidered cloak he had earned from Siggy. The woman had really dedicated some good time to make him a beautiful pattern, detailed and colored, he loved at first sight.

"Yes, Ivar," Sigurd answered, proudly standing with his new cloak, ready for the festivals that were starting at the town for the new cycle of seeding and harvests. "Someone decided to voluntarily spend time and dedication to make me something beautiful. I know it may be something completely unknown for you since, besides our mother's obligations, no one has ever done such a thing for your lame ass, but yes. Someone decided to do it for me. And maybe this same someone will like to spend some time at this festival doing another thing that you won't ever understand which is having a healthy and pleasant conversation that I intend to extend for as long as I can manage to be away from you tonight. So... Enjoy your bitterness, little brother. I have a sweet flower to meet and no time to lose with your envy."

Ivar's smile lost itself for a moment before gaining size once again in his face.

"Well, let's see the size of your flower's beard when you decide to bring your boyfriend around, little Sigurd."

"It's a girl, and she's pretty," Hvitserk entered the conversation like someone who catches a boat in the middle of the departure, knowing nothing about its destiny.

Sinking Ivar's plans to mock Sigurd that night and putting a bigger smile on the blonder brother's face.

"Good that you came to deal with little Ivar's solitude. I don't wanna be late if you don't mind. Good night, Hvitserk. Little bitter brother," Sigurd saluted, sneering, jumping out of Ivar's reach before the younger prince could hit him with the cup of mead he had just thrown.

Sigurd didn't even look back. His mind was flying over Siggy's smiles as his hands touched once again the beautiful embroidery she had done for his new cloak. She was such a skilled woman! Although talented, she was humble. And sweet. And gentle. And gorgeous like Sigurd's best dreams.

He could feel something whenever she would smile at him and this time, he was sure his life was finally giving him something good for all the years of loneliness.

Since Siggy had entered his life that day on the river, he was happier. Undoubtedly!

And his happiness wasn't passing unnoticed around.

"Little Sigurd seems to have found a green bird around..."

Sigurd stopped by one of the tents at the square when his brother Björn's voice sounded that giggling way.

"Not yet," he smiled. "But soon. And not green. But colored," his smile became bigger as his fingers ran the colored embroidery of his cloak one more time. "All the colors I've ever wanted to see at once, brother."

Björn laughed, patting Sigurd's shoulder.

"Oh, I know this sensation. Go ahead, brother. Just don't let her threads go around your neck or maybe she'll sew you a collar," he joked.

To what Sigurd smiled almost tenderly. His eyes catching the image of Siggy entering the square in a dress surely combining his cloak's pattern.

"You wanna know what, brother? I don't really mind if she sews me a collar after all. I think I would use it happily for one more of her smiles."

Björn's eyes followed his little brother's glare but there wasn't a smile on his lips at the end of that line. Instead, as Sigurd walked away without noticing, Björn's cup almost went straight to the ground as his eyes watched his little brother being received by a ghost of his own past.

The woman standing at the entrance of the festival, smiling shyly at his little brother... That face was something he could never forget.

"Þórunn?" he mumbled to himself.

But no... That woman was too young to be his sweet Þórunn. She would be older like him, not preserved in time like a perfect painting or marble sculpture of his memories.

That couldn't be his Þórunn. But maybe... What was that woman's name?

Leaving his cup at the tent's table, Björn turned around searching for his other brothers, catching Ubbe by his braid as soon as he was able to see the younger one walking around.

"I told you already a thousand times, stop this shit of pulling me by my-" Ubbe started complaining but Björn's voice cut him before he could finish that sentence.

"What's the name of Sigurd's new girlfriend? Did he tell you what's the woman's name?"

Ubbe frowned. What could be wrong about his little brother's happiness to make Björn so serious about that woman?

"Siggy, I think. Not sure. There are a lot of women with this name around the town, Björn. What is it with the girl?" Ubbe asked, worried.

"Siggy what?" Björn insisted. "What's her origin? Where did she come from?"

His nervousness starting to get Ubbe unsettled.

"I don't know, brother. She's a farmer girl. I don't know what's her father's name. Sigurd seems to have saved her life at the river and they proceeded to meet each other here and there... It seems something new. What is wrong?"

"Nothing," Björn finished the conversation with a knot in his throat, leaving Ubbe even more confused. "I'm just overthinking."

He had to be, right?

His mind making the calculations. His Siggy would be around Sigurd's age at this point. And as long as he knew, Aslaug had given her to a farmer's family, wasn't it? Or was it the woman who sewed her dresses? He couldn't properly remember or be sure... There were so many years now!

What if that was his Siggy?

What if that wasn't the right girl?

By the doubt, he thought it was better to keep an eye open at the girl and his little brother.

If he wasn't wrong, then that would be his daughter.

He couldn't let that happen without taking the proof.

"It seems we combine, my lady."

Sigurd's voice sounded like the smile he had on his face for her when she arrived at the festival.

He was dressing proudly the cloak she'd made for him and it filled Siggy's heart with happiness at the same proportion it made her cheeks blush in shyness: her dress was made of the same tissue which made it look as if she had combined to go dressed like him.

Like a pair.

"You look gorgeous, prince Sigurd," she tried to keep herself polite, but Sigurd extended his hand for her and smiled.

"Tonight, we forget I'm a prince. Please, call me by my name only. Let us enjoy this night together."

No titles attached.

She knew they were becoming closer and closer. Although she knew her origins and their blood relation, her heart was full of joy with his tender approaching and she accepted his hand, entering the festival with eyes over her simple figure standing beside the proud prince walking by her side.

Sigurd was shining that night. He couldn't feel happier. And yet, he kept his sweetness, laughing with her, making her laugh, giving her the sweetest night Siggy could ever remember have lived in her whole life. They'd danced together, drunk, and ate together, and by the end of the night, he placed a crown of colored flowers over her head, gently pushing aside some strands of her hair from her face.

The sun was about to dawn when Sigurd invited her out of the festival, to the beach near the town where they could see the dawn together.

He helped her to climb up some stones and sat beside her as the sun was starting to lift itself on the horizon.

"It was a happy night," she broke the silence, noticing Sigurd wasn't looking at the dawn.

But at her face.

"Won't you watch the dawn?" she asked, shyly.

"I am watching it," he answered, causing her cheeks to blush even more. "Through your eyes," he completed, caressing her face gently.

Making Siggy smile in a way no other had ever made before.

His thumb caressed her cheek gently and she slowly leaned into his caress, closing her eyes for a moment.

"I could kiss you right now," he mumbled.

Almost asking her permission to do what he wanted so bad.

"I could let you kiss me right now," she answered, good-humored, getting a smile from the bardic prince as his caresses continued warming her face.

"But then I would have to tell you how I feel... And ask you to be my girlfriend," he continued that game.

Receiving a tender glare from Siggy's eyes.

"Oh, then I'll have to say yes," she answered, causing Sigurd's smile to become slightly less playful.

"Then... I would have to believe I'm dreaming. And there is only one way to know if I'm dreaming or not."

She turned herself to him completely, looking into his eyes. Her heart was decided when Siggy smiled at him.

She was decided to ignore any barriers.

She wasn't his niece. Björn was never her father. She was Siggy Dagsðóttir!

And she was in love with Prince Sigurd...

"If you're dreaming... Then... Wake up, my prince," she mumbled.

Leaning forward to feel his hands touching and cupping her face right before Siggy's lips encountered Sigurd's in a long and tender kiss that filled the prince's heart with joy.

They spent a long time knowing each other's flavors before the need for air forced the kiss to be broken.

And Sigurd giggled after he opened his eyes.

"Whether I didn't wake up... Or I'm not dreaming. I still don't know the difference... I guess I'll have to kiss you again," he joked.

Getting a laugh from Siggy who nestled into his arms.

"You're my boyfriend now, right?" she said, smiling at him. "I guess you can kiss me as much as you want."

They laughed together and Siggy smiled at the sun who was now filling the sky. Brighter times were coming, she could feel.

Brighter times that she wanted to live fully.

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My Top 10 Favorite Anime Heroes (Updated) by DarkChild316

“Guess who’s back…back again! DarkChild’s back, with 10 more friends!” LOL, sorry for that lame-ass joke, but I was listening to some Eminem earlier today. Anyway, my terrible sense of humor aside, I thought it would be a good time to give my list of “My 10 Favorite Anime Heroes” an update, figured since I did one for the villains I thought shit, might as well do one for the heroes too! Now once again, this list is strictly for the men only, if you want a list of my favorite anime queens, check out my list of “My Top 10 Favorite Anime Heroines”. But in the meantime, enjoy this updated list of my favorite anime heroes:

#10. Izuku Midoriya (My Hero Academia): One of the newest (and quite literally) entries on my list, Deku is a character who dreamed of becoming a hero in spite of being born without a Quirk or any kind of powers in a world dominated by heroes with them. Only to be chosen as successor to the greatest hero of the age, All Might. A humble yet caring fanboy at heart, if All Might represents the Golden Age of heroes, then Deku represents the future of heroes in the Modern Era. He may be a socially awkward cinnamon roll at the best of times, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that he’s not willing to stand up and do what’s right when the chips are down and the world needs a hero to stand for, no matter what form of villain is in the way! The only reason he doesn’t rank any higher on this list, is because he’s still relatively new to the scene and time will tell where he stands in the Patheon of anime legends.

#9. Inuyasha (InuYasha): He’s half dog-demon, half human: put it all together and what do you get? A sword-wielding hybrid who knows how to take care of business. Originally wanting nothing more than to become a full demon, his human heart trumped his selfish desires, leading him to fall for the modern-day schoolgirl he vowed to protect. Fighting through feudal Japan to recover fragments of the Sacred Jewel, InuYasha can be both cold and rude, yet heartfelt and compassionate. Plus, he makes us all laugh whenever we see this happen.

#8. Alucard (Hellsing): There have been a shitload of vampires in modern anime, yet all of them owe their debt to this tall, dark, well-dressed man. There has never been a vampire as delightfully sadistic as Alucard but unlike most vampires, there’s a method to his sadism that makes him truly brilliant. He isn’t truly evil, he’s just a monster who revels in destroying other monsters in any sadistic way he sees fit. And he truly revels in it, making his victims (most of which are evil Nazis and powerful demons) believe they actually have a chance by damaging them before regenerating and wrecking them in devastating fashion. This isn’t to say he’s totally heartless though, as he’s shown a great deal of fondness for the members of his team who are just as devoted to ridding the world of the evil forces that threaten it. Even though the anime version of Alucard mentions that he doesn't entirely understand humans anymore, he seems happy to work in the service of them, and to protect them from devils who aren't as honorable as he is.

#7. Kenshin Himura (Rurouni Kenshin): When I was a kid, Rurouni Kenshin was my favorite anime growing up and Kenshin was my favorite character. Having had a chance to revisit this anime recently during lockdown reminded me once again why that is, Kenshin is easily the most compelling character I had seen growing up as a kid and he was a refreshing change of pace in the samurai genre. Firstly, he was quite feminine to the point that many mistook him for a woman. He was also one of the politest characters in anime history, frequently putting others before himself and speaking to them with the utmost respect and patience. If you didn’t know any better, you’d think the guy would be better suited as a florist that a samurai. But underneath that smiling exterior hides a dark secret, Kenshin is a man haunted by the demons of his past. A former mercenary who killed countless foes, he makes a vow to never kill again, and is repeatedly tested on that vow time and time again as less virtuous people endanger the country’s peace. When Kenshin's hand is forced, he can go to incredibly dark places and fall back into the habits that made him known far and wide as the most fearsome swordsman in the land. Although Kenshin’s momentary lapses make him a complete badass and set the stage for some of the most epic sword battles ever animated, Kenshin always goes back to his sweet persona once the danger is gone. But in his solitary, quiet moments, he's gripped by his greatest fear; that one day he will permanently revert to his former self and become a manslayer once more.

#6. Spike Spiegel (Cowboy Bebop): I’ll admit, it had been a long time since I’d seen Cowboy Bebop, so naturally I had forgotten about how cool a character Spike Spiegel was. Thankfully, this pandemic has allowed me to revisit it, and I find myself being just as in awe of Spike as I was when I was kid in the 90’s, he’s that awesome a character folks! Spike was an amalgamation of influences (from Bruce Lee, to Lupin III, and a little dose of film noir), and the result was a creation greater than the sum of its parts. In a series like Cowboy Bebop, which was itself a combination of cultural influences from around the globe, Spike was the essence of the story. Voice actor Steve Blum launched his career into new heights when he gave the performance of a lifetime in the English dub of the series, giving Spike a sense of smooth, effortless cool that many argue surpassed the original Japanese version.

Spike proved to be a versatile character; he was an expert pickpocket, a gearhead who worked on his own spaceship, a clever detective, a badass fighter, and even a bit of a philosopher. But what made Spike most interesting was his past as a gangster, and a man hopelessly in love. His relationship with Julia, and the tragic end of that relationship, haunts him throughout the series and shows us what truly mattered to him all along. When Cowboy Bebop reaches its powerful conclusion, Spike goes out in a blaze of glory that is unmatched in the history of anime (all I have to say is “Bang”).

#5. Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach): The first of the shonen “Big 3” to appear on my list, you’d think being born with the ability to see ghosts would be enough, but not for this high-school bruiser. After a fateful encounter with a Shinigami, Ichigo gains the power of a god of death, and is tasked with defending his home from the malicious spirits known as Hollows. As his seemingly endless battle stretches to other planes of existence and some truly frightening enemies, both Quincy and Hollow, this orange-haired swordsman will keep fighting to protect what matters most to him no matter what.

#4. Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece): The second member of the shonen “Big 3” to make my list, this straw-hatted rubber-man takes my vote for his carefree spirit and his big heart. With the dream of grabbing the title of Pirate King, Luffy is a man who thinks with his stomach and fists rather than his head. Always in the pursuit of adventure, this happy-go-lucky guy may be the last person you consider when you think pirate captain. But you’d be wrong: You mess with Luffy’s crew and he’ll declare war on the entire world to save them.

#3. Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto): Talk about a rough childhood. After having a powerful demon sealed inside of him, Naruto was a social outcast in the shinobi village he grew up in; even though people despised him for being the vessel for the Nine-Tailed Fox demon he did not take the darker path in life nor did it deter him from pursing his dream of becoming the village leader to gain the respect and admiration of those who once shunned him. Naruto’s growth as both a ninja and human can be seen throughout the series,  as it was this good nature of his and the will to protect everyone close to him that slowly changed the attitude of people towards him as the bonds of friendship he forges make his dream worth fighting for.

#2. Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist): Wildly ambitious, wickedly smart, and wise beyond his years, Edward Elric entered the stage with a fresh, but interesting take on the modern shonen anime hero. Unlike those who came before him, he wasn’t this lovable idiot with a heart of gold. He was smart, calculating, arrogant, and shrimp sized. But most daring of all was the fact that Edward is technically handicapped, having had both an arm and a leg lost in a tragic accident fueled by love and hubris. In Edward we had a character who unlike most anime heroes was truly multidimensional. He could be comedic and pull off wild takes and sight gags. He could be placed in the most tragic circumstances and portray the deepest kind of sadness. He could be a complete badass, but he could also be the nicest guy on the planet. And most of all we saw Edward discover harsh truths about the world and learn that he didn’t know nearly as much as he thought he did.

#1. Son Goku (Dragon Ball): With the greatest respect to those like Luffy and Naruto, none of those characters would have ever been possible without this man (and the creators of One Piece and Naruto have even admitted this themselves). The prototype for shounen lead characters, Goku was somewhat of an anomaly back in his day. When the plucky, pint-sized kid Goku first appeared in Dragon Ball, the trend for male heroes was to have larger than life muscle heads (which Goku ironically turned into in his adulthood). Goku also grew up; another drastic change in a time when characters rarely changed much. But Dragon Ball Z is where Goku truly earned his fame. Goku isn’t even the most popular character in DBZ sometimes, but he is the foundation of the series. His heroism, strength, and dedication make him the perfect core for a kid’s show where the themes are meant to be pretty simple. He may not be the most complex character in anime history, but he’s perfect for the goal he was meant to accomplish. But Goku isn’t my top hero so much for his character complexity; it’s his influence that cannot be denied. He was, in many ways, a character that bucked the trends of his time and defined the direction of shonen manga/anime for decades, and that's why he's my #1 anime hero of all-time.

So that's my list, what did you guys think about it? Love it, hated it? Go on and tell me what you think and let me know who your favorite anime heroes are. See you soon!

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Psycho Analysis: Huey Emmerich

(WARNING! This analysis contains SPOILERS!)

The Metal Gear franchise is known for its hammy and despicable villains, villains with complicated schemes, giant robots, and awesome boss battles. But what if I told you that, out of all the villains in the series, the most disgusting, vile, reprehensible, and cruel one had the same face and voice as the kindest man in the series.

Huey Emmerich is, in short, a piece of shit. There is absolutely nothing redeeming about this worthless  ass. This may seem a bit shocking if you’ve only played Peace Walker, where he seems little more than a clone of his son Otacon, or Metal Gear Solid 2, where he is mentioned as having committed suicide after catching his wife taking advantage of Otacon. But play through The Phantom Pain, and you’ll soon see that Huey is perhaps the most morally reprehensible monster in the entire game, and maybe the entire franchise.

And you will absolutely, without a doubt, love to hate him.

Motivation/Goals: Huey is motivated by one thing and one thing only: cowardice. He sells out Big Boss to Cipher to for a job offer and then lies out his ass to Venom, Ocelot, and Kaz when they eventually come and get him. Huey is just always in it for himself, and is perfectly willing to screw over any person who gets in the way of his research; even back in Peace Walker, he was strangely happy about cheerfully being able to continue developing WMDs for Big Boss and company after betraying his (admittedly crappy) former boss Hot Coldman, and after that he abandoned his wife to die for daring to hide their child Hal away from him before he could use the kid as a living battery in Metal Gear Sahelanthropus.

And while being a megalomaniac is nothing new for A villain in this franchise, Huey takes it to the next level by never once accepting any responsibility. He constantly shifts blame onto others, denies doing anything bad ever, and lies, lies, and lies to the point of insanity. At one point he straight up continues to insist his wife Strangelove committed suicide even when irrefutable evidence was shown that he left her to die inside the Mammal Pod. The man is a pathetic, nasty little weasel through and through, and his complete and utter lack of honor just makes him stand out as reprehensible even when compared to an absolute lunatic like Skull Face or even a violent brute like Eli (AKA Liquid Snake).

Performance: Christopher Randolph, the actor for Hal, somehow manages to turn everything good, sweet, and heroic about Snake’s best pal Otacon and turn it on its head for Huey. Huey has the same voice and the same face as his son, but his actions and deeds show that, no, this man is absolutely nothing like his son, and is in fact the very antithesis of who Otacon is. Props to Randolph for using the same voice we’ve come to know and love and delivering a performance so twisted that even if it is the same voice, there is absolutely no way you would ever confuse Huey dialogue for Otacon dialogue.

Final Fate: The best part about Huey is that he is constantly, constantly getting his ass handed to him. In The Phantom Pain, after he unleashes a virus onto Mother Base which forces Venom to put down some of his own soldiers, with Huey blaming him all the while, Huey is put on trial and found guilty, because… of course he is. Literally the only person who believes Huey is innocent is Huey himself, and that is because he outright rejects reality and all of the evidence against him. Venom casts him adrift on a dinky life boat, one that begins leaking and causes Huey to ditch his precious robotic legs to the sea, turning him into little more than a miserable cripple once again.

But if you thought that Huey would go out in any other way other than making the world a more miserable, bitter place, you’d be wrong. Years later, he discovers his second wife having an affair – that is to say, statutory raping – his son, Otacon. Rather than being a good father and trying to do anything about this sexual abuse of his child, Huey decides to do the world a favor and kill himself… but unfortunately, he drags his stepdaughter Emma along with him, causing her to nearly drown and giving her a crippling fear of water as a result.

And when you first play Metal Gear Solid 2, this seems like an awful, depressing tragedy… but after playing The Phantom Pain, it becomes abundantly clear that Huey’s suicide was one final, spiteful act., and Emma nearly dying was almost certainly on purpose. His final act in life was to try and spite his own son and the woman who was abusing his son by taking away the person they loved most in the world. He saw his own son as having cuckolded him and took his son’s sexual abuse as a blow to his own masculinity, and so went out of his way to hurt and traumatize him in the only way he knew how: by dragging innocent people down with him. Huey Emmerich couldn’t even kill himself without ruining everything.

Best Scene: Pick a scene where Huey is abused or forced to face consequences, be it Hot Coldman or Skull Face pushing him down the stairs and causing him to piss himself, Ocelot torturing him brutally, or Venom banishing him from Mother Base and sending him back to the world to be revealed as a fraud, and you’ve got yourself a good time. The sound of Huey suffering is music to the ears.

Best Quote: I think the quote that truly defines how much of a despicable two-faced hypocrite Huey is  would be the vicious verbal berating he gives you as you kill the Diamond Dogs infected with the parasite that he released. He berates Venom for doing this despite being fully to blame for the situation. It is the culmination of this snivelling little bastard’s arc, and he’s only revealed to be worse from there.

Final Thoughts & Score: Huey is perhaps the ultimate hate sink in all of fiction. There is absolutely nothing likable about the guy; he’s a pathetic coward, he constantly lies, he’s an utter prick to everyone around him, and he causes untold amounts of suffering all while whining and crying about how it’s totally not his fault! He commits atrocity after atrocity, heinous act after heinous act, and spreads so much misery, and he does it all without ever once looking cool or intimidating like just about every other villain in the franchise. You’d think this would make him the bottom of the barrel and a terrible character… but it does the opposite.

Huey serves as a dark contrast to his own son and helps to highlight how much of a better man Otacon is. Both came from similar backgrounds and both have similar roles, with both developing Metal Gears and befriending a Snake. The difference, though, is that Hal has a moral courage that allows him to own up to his mistakes, accept responsibility for his actions, and dedicate himself to doing better. The man is so utterly selfless that he basically blames himself for his stepmother raping him; Hal is beyond humble, to an almost martyr-like degree, and truly lives up to the ideals of The Boss more than anyone in the series. His mother would be so proud of that. Meanwhile, Huey lacks that, and as shown throughout The Phantom Pain, his lies eventually pile up to the point where even he can’t escape the truth, and he suffers for it. Huey is a cautionary look at what would have happened if Hal didn’t have the spine to stand up for what was right and own up to his mistake, and this is nowhere more evident than Hal having a long-lasting relationship with Snake that went until the day he died whereas Huey was cut out of the life of Venom with extreme prejudice after Huey again and again stabbed his so-called friends in the back.

But aside from this wonderful contrast, I think how awful Huey is becomes more acceptable because he constantly, constantly suffers for it. The man gets constantly put through the wringer for his lies and schemes, and is despised and treated like garbage by Ocelot and Kaz. His own wife even hated him and considered Hal her kid with The Boss more than with him. Huey’s own moral failings catch up with him, and while it doesn’t lessen how evil it is, it does give you a sense of catharsis when that son of a bitch gets kicked, literally or otherwise.

Huey gets a 10/10. No, I’m not exaggerating. He isn’t the most impressive villain in the franchise. He’s not flashy, or hammy, or over-the-top and exciting. Huey is a very real, very miserable type of person who is cowardly, self-serving, and loathsome, and it is just so much fun to watch him suffer for his own sins. He is the epitome of “love to hate” villains; it’s just such a blast to despise this man and attribute everything awful to him, even if it isn’t really his fault. He’s a dark deconstruction of the lovable coward, he’s an utterly evil reprehensible bastard, and I hate him oh so very much… but it’s the kind of hate that I’m happy to have.

Fuck you, Huey.

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