#honored tumblr user: maybe go talk to them

[tunemyart]

sometimes... I’m in a tag... and there’s someone yelling “UPDATE YOUR [name of tag] FICS” in multiple posts... and I want to be like

honored tumblr user

do you really think that this is the way.

#bc if i had a [name of tag] fic to update i would sure as fuck be like well now i'm waiting another week to update #maybe don't demand fic updates in a tag from strangers? #maybe don't do it to their face/on their stories either? #but if this is intended to be aimed at a specific person they know and are friends with in good fun/faith #honored tumblr user: maybe go talk to them #bc you sure aren't entitled to anybody's time or labor or headspace needed to produce the fic you're yelling for in the tag #and idk if that has quite occurred to you? #at least in quite that way? #but i can guarantee it's occurring to all the fic writers reading your frankly rude as fuck posts #anyway i don't know honored tumblr user and i don't want to start a fight #so here's where i'm gonna leave it

[sophietv]

The Great War and the "second" war

Ok, now that I opened Pandora's box of writing my thoughts down, I don’t seem to be able to stop… 

That being said, I keep seeing antis, especially on Twitter, claiming how The Great War does not mean anything about LSK since it was the first world war, but there was a second after.

So the argument here is that they might have survived that first war (weirdly no one seems to know which events it might be about) but they did not survive the second one (this one is supposed to be 2019 and the failed coming out).

This is gonna be a long post, so if you just want to have my input on what those two wars are about, it's at the end.

At first, I just thought this argument was funny, especially since no one is able to explain what fight (war) this song refers to if it’s not the events of 2019.

But then it got me thinking that if people are seeing this connection about two wars, it was probably not accidental.

So, if there are two World Wars, what is The Great War talking about?

I do believe that The Great War is talking about the events of 2019. There’s many things that point to this.

The Great War is sampled on Only The Young. It’s the same drum beat, especially in the intro.

I think it is meant to set the time the song took place (2019) and the reason behind this great war : The political climate, the results of the elections. As many suspect might have played a role on her not being able to come out.

But the lyrics also points toward 2019: 

The most telling is : “Somewhere in the haze, got a sense I’d been betrayed”

This clearly points to the betrayal accusation that is looming over Karlie since 2019 and that Swifties use to hate on her.

There’s an amazing post about this. I encourage you to go read it as it will help you understand where I am coming from for the rest of the analysis.

Perez Hilton posted a Youtube Video saying how Taylor and Karlie are no longer close because of Scooter Braun, based on absolutly nothing. Ashley Avignone and Claire Winter liked the Taylor Swift Updates post about it.

Therefore lauching every Swifties and their mothers on Karlie.

This tweet and the video are still up, but the original post shared by Taylor Swift Updates and liked by Taylor's friend no longer exists.

(I highly suggest you read the post about debunking all of this!)

Perez Hilton liked a bunch of tweets this very year about how his claim that Karlie had betrayed Taylor was unfounded and basically not true.

This is just one exemple, there's MANY (and he confirmed in the comments of some that he does not just like them automatically because his name is in the post).

He even liked one of mine saying he was in his redemption era, liking post debunking his rumor about Karlie...

All of this plays in those lyrics:

“And maybe it’s the past that’s talkin’, screamin’ from the crypt. Telling me to punish you for things you never did. So I justified it.” 

Perez posting those rumors and having her friends “confirm” it by liking the post.

“Spineless in my tomb of silence, tore your banner down took the battle underground”

Her not doing anything at the time (at least at first) to stop those rumors.

“Looked up at me with honor and truth, broken and blue, so I called off the troops.”

The Taylor Swift Updates post being deleted. Her friends are still showing support to Karlie on SM (again, if you have not read the debunk post, it’s really good!).

Frozen ground pointing at 2019:

In The Great War, there’s also the lyric: “Soldier down on that icy ground, looked up at me with honor and truth, broken and blue”. 

Taylor has used the frozen imagery to talk about the Master Heist in Folklore and Evermore.

Hoax: “My win less fight, this has frozen my ground”. 

In the Long Pond Studio Session, when she talks about Hoax she says that it’s about multiple things: A relationship and the true meaning of love for her (staying when the other person is having a difficult time), a person that betrayed her and that she saw like family (Scott Borchetta) and a work thing that really hurt (The Master Heist).

The Win Less Fight is the attempt to come out that has frozen her ground (her past work).

It’s Time To Go: “He’s got my past frozen behind glass, but I got me”

Again, referencing having her past work stolen from her as being frozen.

Right Where You Left Me: “Did you ever hear about the girl who got frozen, time went on for everybody else she won’t know it”.

Once again, she is talking about her and how she got frozen in time by the master heist.

The Lakes: "A red rose grew up, out of ice frozen ground. With no one around to tweet it”.

The lakes talks about her not belonging and wanting to escape with her muse. A red rose, means love and passion.

Meaning that in all of this, love grew up out of the public eye...

In Evermore she also alludes to the cold and the winter while looking back on the events of 2019 (this would take a whole other post to go through all of this) : “And I was catching my breath. Barefoot in the wildest winter catching my death”.

Even in Only The Young: "It keeps me awake, the look on your face, the moment you heard the news. Screaming inside and FROZEN in time, you did all that you could do"

She might be talking about more than just the elections right there...

Another thing that for me screams of 2019 : “Your finger on my hairpin trigger”.

To me this sounds like her relationship with Karlie was one big reason for her wanting to come out in 2019. 

How since the start of her relationship with Karlie she has been more loud about her queerness and how Karlie was the catalyst of her wanting to come out.

This relationship makes her want to drop “hairpins” as she references too in Right Where You Left Me : “I swear you could hear a hairpin drop, right when I felt the moment stopped.”

This checks out when you look back on her discography, social media posts, interviews and everything. Taylor has started being louder and dropping hairpins in conjunction with her relationship with Karlie.

What does it mean for Kaylor?

The song clearly depicts how they made it through those events:

“I vowed, I would always be yours, ‘cause we survived the great war”. 

Which was even more solidified by Taylor singing “I WILL always be yours” when she played it as a surprise song.

But there’s also other interesting detail about that song:

“My hand was the one you reached for all throughout the great war”

Meaning Karlie was there all this time. 

Also: “That was the night I nearly lost you. I really thought I lost you.”

Meaning Taylor did not lose Karlie. She thought she did, thought she might. But as she is saying in the song, it was not the case. 

But why is it about World War 1 AKA The Great War when we know there’s a World War 2?

Here’s what I think it means.

The Great War is about the events of 2019 : her wanting to come out and not being able to because of the Master Heist.

In her song The Archer, which is about the fear of coming out and how she is ready for it (pun not intended).

She starts the song with “Combat, I’m ready for combat”. (singular). 

The combat here is her coming out and the possible backlash it can have.

She sadly was not able to come out in 2019.

But since August 2019 and her BBC1 performance, Taylor has changed the lyrics a bit.

In her live performance of BBC1 (Septembre 2019)

Live in Paris (Septembre 2019)

You can clearly hear “Combats, I’m ready for combats”.

Even during the Eras Tour you can hear her using plural in the song.

The singular combat of coming out in 2019 has transformed into multiple ones, her having to re-record her first six albums for one plus whatever other challenges arose in 2019 that we don’t know about.

So World War 2 might be in that case her future coming out.

Whenever that might be.

And the song saying: “We will never go back”

Meaning that whatever happens, they’ll face it together this time.

#The Great War #Kaylor #Gaylor #LSK #The Archer #Coming Out #2019 #Youtube

[bluiex]

(Immediately took the royal idea in an angsty direction (assumed unrequited love & Scar showing ambiguous signs of trauma). Nothing explicit but there's references to their wedding night! This was done head empty, so sorry for the pacing /formatting (not an experienced Tumblr user either) LOL — if anyone gets anything from this they're welcome to add to it /fix it up)

.

Scar thought he knew his place.

He'd familiarized himself with the judging stares from the start. Grian had been by Mumbo's side with a readied hand over the sheath of his sword like he was just waiting for an excuse. His fiance was kind, but he wasn't much better; his introduction one of resigned misery. Scar worked hard to break down their expectations over the months, but they'd both grown to trust him as a friend. Just a friend.

Scar hides a fond sigh. Despite everything, their warmth ended up being something close to what he wanted when he'd imagined for his wedding night in the past. He can still feel the loving ache between his thighs, their heated praises still echoing in his ears.

If things were different, maybe he'd consider himself lucky to not be truly bound to his arranged husband. If only he could swallow his feelings, if only he hadn't fallen so easily for them both.

He can't sleep with them. Actually sleep, that is. He's sure there's a couch in the corner, which would likely be preferred, even if he did serve as a catalyst for their urges–

He takes a shaky step out of the bed, blindly reaching for a wall for support, and trips.

His heart plummets, and the loud shattering of glass against the hardwood floors makes him nauseous. He's so dead.

Behind him, sheets move, quick and furious, he's sure.

"Scar?" a voice asks, cautious.

"I'm so, so sorry," he yelps. "I– I didn't mean it. I can clean it up, I promise, don't worry about it."

He narrows his eyes at the darkness, willing shapes to appear so he could follow through with his words. Sharp pain instantly shoots through his hand, and a pitiful whimper is torn from his throat.

"Scar," Grian says, "stay still."

Scar braces for some sort of impact that doesn't come.

Hurried hands grab at his own, and he drops the pieces of glass instinctively.

"Oh, Scar, let me get you fixed up. The only guard around tonight is me to honor your guys' privacy. No one will know a thing." Grian gets out of bed, and Scar can only wonder why his words don't sound like a threat.

"It's fine," he starts, a nervous laugh in his voice, but Grian just tsks.

"You're bleeding. Don't argue with me," he says, no room for argument.

"What were you even doing? If anyone should be resting, it's you." Grian adds, with the swish of a bottle and its contents. "I feel like I should be insulted that you're insistent on walking when I promised you wouldn't be able to."

"Oh, don't worry. Every move I make is a reminder of earlier tonight," Scar muses, through gritted teeth.

Grian hums, and starts tying his bandages. "Then explain yourself."

Scar blinks. "I was going to–you know–just find a place to sleep and all."

He swears he can hear the ruffling of feathers.

"What? Why?"

Scar frowns, even if Grian can't see it. "I didn't want to intrude. It should've been you."

"It should've been me?" Grian echoes. "It was me. We were all together, weren't we? You're the one who–"

Yes. Yes, Scar had worn that blood red lingerie in honor of Grian's signature jumper. He'd called out his name just to see Mumbo's face, to indulge the rough touch of the guard's hands when he finally threw out his urges from the other side of the door. He'd been waiting for their wedding night, to see them both give in was worth everything.

"Scar?" Grian whispers.

He doesn't have time to prepare for Grian's lips against his own; soft and careful and loving, he hopes.

"Please. Please just stay in our nest for the night. We can talk more when you wake up, I'll tell you everything." Grian swears, once he's pulled away and left Scar breathless. "We love you. We both do, if you do too."

Scar blinks, and feels something break within him when Grian pulls him close.

First off- this was AMAZING. The pacing is was perfect and I see no need to fix it... I WANNA HOLD SCAR AND TELL HIM HES LOVED *cries into my hands*

#bluie gets an ask poggers #long post #royal au #mumscarian

[owlmylove]

this is tumblr, actually fuck off with that dumbass "prev tags" bullshit that is impossible to fucking figure out what tags youre even talking about. we have a system here, you fuckin twat. USE IT. fuck off back to tik tok or twitter and eat shit.

AHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA

never thought i'd see the day that i, card-carrying circa 2011 tumblr girlie would be accused of. uhhhhhhhhhhhh [checks hand]

tags

actually unclear how any of this can be an accusation when there's no crime. yes, there was (and still is!) a prior system of screen-shotting or copy/pasting prominent tags and including them in the reblogged version of a post, but this system predates the in-browser pop-up viewer of blogs and reblogs that tumblr added in recent years

while screenshotted & copy/pasted tag additions did enrich the original posts, often leading to the kinds of collaborative post-creation tumblr is renowned for, there were 2 major failings of this system:

the first; if a copied tag failed to speak to a larger audience and/or become part of the post's identity and more widely accepted form (i.e., the most commonly reblogged version, often overtaking the original version), then the screenshot/copied tag post would merely be an eyesore, and users would bypass this version to engage with the original or pre-tagged post

the second; if a tag addition did become part of a post's more widely-known identity, then the user who screenshotted or copy/pasted it was very rarely the tag's author. This means subsequent rebloggers have the option of either going to the enhanced/tagged post, checking who it was reblogged from, and trying to see if this point of origin was, indeed, the person who had written the successful tag

however, overwhelmingly, most users wouldn't care to retrace tag provenance in such a way--they'd simply reblog the post, unwittingly giving credit not to the author, but whichever user had seen fit to include the author's tag

now, this is not in and of itself a bad thing! again, collaborative post creation and playmaking is a hallmark of tumblr's ethos. BUT, it does leave the question of crediting a creator up to the rebloggers' willingness to engage. and, while it's charming you might think i've the faintest relation to twitter and tiktok, i'll admit both sites seem to have a greater currency of "clout" than tumblr. i don't mean to suggest that the OG system of tags robs users of would-be "clout", since, well. if you're looking for clout, historically, tumblr's the wrong place to go prospecting

but tumblr does have a long and troubled past of accrediting creators, starting with circa 2010s WeHeartIt and DevArt repostings with "credit to the artist" / "credit to the photographer" often being the only half-hearted gesture towards acknowledging authorship

now, one benefit of the "prev tag" system is the reblogger's willingness to track down a post addition's author is tantamount to seeing it. You have to find the tag's original creator to read it. you become a scholar hunting through countless footnotes, making you an active participant in discovering and honoring authorship, rather than a passive consumer of secondhand content.

is the "prev tag" system of reblogs not as immediately gratifying as simply seeing a tag? forsure! and if said "prev tags" thread continues on for 3-4+ reblogs, each one leading you onwards in pursuit of a treasure of unknown value, only for said tag to be, well, maybe not entirely living up to it's unintentional hype--yes, that can be frustrating.

but the "prev tag" system is not replacing, but working symbiotically in relation to copying tags: it often functions as a peer-review system, an electoral process determining who has the knack to speak on the people's behalf. A well-received "prev tag" often leads to a copy/pasted tag after making enough rounds (no one wants a 7+ "prev tag" chain; at that point, it should simply be posted/copy-pasted), and is more likely to integrate with the post and engage with subsequent rebloggers more effectively, having already proved its mettle

tumblr is a system of communication like any other, and this communication changes with time and its environment. in the face of a changing dashboard and, admittedly, yes--an influx of users from other native digital spaces--then it only makes sense that our systems will change with us.

also: honey baby sweet angel child. deep breath. this ain't 2012 superwholock. there's no need to tell strangers on the internet to eat shit. go touch some grass<3333

#on the ground #tumblr studies #yes in other news i AM creating a substack/essay series about tumblr #digital linguistics #speaking of grass: #it makes you part of a creative community #with a grassroots system of authorship; you are literally #pushing through blades of metatext to find it #owl post

[lonestatus]

hi! i'm doing a presentation on the impact and community of tumblr for my media studies final and i wanted to reach out to my mutuals and fav blogs with some questions that relate to my topic. i would so totally love and appreciate if you could answer some of these for me.

it would be so totally rock and roll and awesome and amazing and i'll literally love you forever and ever and ever! :)

thank you thank you thank you!!!!

the questions:

1. how is tumblr different from other social media platforms?

2. how has the tumblr community affected you as a person/online presence?

3. do you feel more inclined to post more personal or private aspects of your life and or opinions on tumblr rather than other apps? as in do you feel you are less likely to be judged on tumblr than other platforms?

4. what are your favorite aspects of tumblr?

5. what would you do if tumblr got shut down?

6. what are some things that only tumblr bloggers would know/understand?

or

7. are there certain traditions on tumblr that you think other media sites wouldn't understand?(an example being our site wide celebration of the ides of march)

8. what are some of the largest fandoms/inner communities on tumblr? are you apart of these fandoms/communities? if yes, what is that like for you?

9. do you find tumblr to be educational in terms of academics? among other things such as politics and general life experiences?

10. all in all, how has this app changed your perspective on social media, the world, your life, and so on.

please add anything else you find to be important!!

aww im honored!

To be truthful, I don't spend much time on any other social media, so I don't have much experience! But in comparison with insta and pinterest, there's far less reason to use the for you tab. Obviously staff has pushed it in recent updates, but it still holds true, at least for me. I think a big draw for me is the built-in customization in general, with tools for making personal blog themes and post tools.

Since I don't use anything but Tumblr, It can be a little hard to connect with my peers who use Twitter or Snapchat, as we don't really have many other ways to connect outside of e-mail or text, which I think have fallen off in popularity with the rise of social media.

I think Tumblr satisfies my parasocial needs pretty well! I think because of the customization you can accumulate a following that's pretty chill. And if there are weirdos, you can block them very easily.

I've prattled on and on about about how cool customizing most aspects of your experience here is, but to reassert my love for it: When customization goes; I go.

While I have some experience with HTML, I might not make my own website on Neocities or a similar platform. I would probably make a Pintrest again. But if they make it so you can register an e-mail to a Neocities domain I'd be down.

I think Tumblr users like to self-aggrandize so I think most of our traditions and mechanics could be understood by other platform's users... Though maybe a lack of algorithms? I hear a lot of people talking about for you pages on other social media. But again, Tumblr's pushed the for you tab instead of the dash, so I'm not sure that's going to be a distinction for much longer...

8. I don't participate in fandom so I wouldn't know! That's not to say that I don't ever see anything from fandom, but really I'm not sure if I'm missing out on anything. I'm content with the content I do see. I guess you could say I'm part of the "My friends" fandom ^-^.

9. While there's plenty of academic discussion on Tumblr, I don't think there's a replacement to more genuine methods of education. However, there have been things I've been informed of through Tumblr, such as posts summarizing and linking news articles, scientific journals, etc. and methods of accessing them (such as 12ft). In that regard, I suppose that Tumblr has been a fine source of education and keeping up-to-date, though it's far from perfect.

10. I think being able to curate my experience has helped make me less tolerant of ads, weird posts, and other distractions. But I think the greatest impact it's had on me has been all the friends I've made.

#hope this helps ^-^ ^-^ ^-^

[roselynflame]

i cant tell you how excited i am that you are a very cool person who also happens to like the ufc the same way i do (and that you share so many kind comments on my excessive posts lmao 😭)

i have to ask: who are your favourite fighters and why?? :D

IM SORRY IT TOOK ME SO LONG TO ANSWER OMG!! so many things came up like my bf and his wisdom teeth removal and i finally went to the DMV FOR THE FIRST TIME!! and also i have medical stuff going on and school is starting up again soon WAHHH so MUCH!!!

i am so honored that you're in my inbox for the second time (SO SORRY FOR NOT RESPONDING THE FIRST TIME) and WAAHHHH to ask me about my FAV FIGHTERS???? AND WHY I LIKE THEM??????? QHAHHAHHJFHKEFJEWJFLEWKJLJ tumblr user verawhisk i feel so blessed that you exist

you are so cool and i LOVE ALL YOUR POSTING and im so so so glad i scoured tumblr for ufc content and found you :)))

as of my favs.... oh me oh my

strap yourself in this is gonna be a long one

first of all. i love brandon moreno. i have not been a fan for long, only about three weeks now, but he has earned my number one spot and is keeping it, forever. i could scream and cry and pee my pants talking about him, but i will keep calm because... wow. brandon moreno. he is just. everything that is wonderful about the world personified into one man.

i find his attitude in this line of work so refreshing, he's so respectful of other fighters and so kind while also being a complete badass and holding his own ground. and the fact that he's SUCH A SWEETIE???? HE MAKES HIS MONEY BY GETTING INTO A CAGE TO FIGHT ANOTHER PERSON AND BE TELEVISED DOING IT AND HE'S SUCH!! A SWEETIE!!

he collects legos and is married to a woman he's been dating since (i think) 18 and together they have three beautiful children and they're all GIRLS!! and he's so kind to his wife and his kids and so genuinely wholesome while being so mature and grounded and grateful for everything in his life.

also i find him so hot. he's such a baddie bro.

my bf was the one who got me into mma/ufc, and i have a running joke with him that i only like characters in media that are hot, so i asked him to show me hot fighters and well. brandon moreno was the second one he showed me lol!

the first one?

charles oliveira.

OH MY GOOOOOD charles was my introduction into ufc!! the first fight i ever watched was charles v. dustin and it was a great one to start with!! i love charles's fights because you're always guaranteed excitement and flare!! he's always moving in and being bold, and i truly adore how all of his fights go.

also he's so soooo fucking cute with his daughter oh my god???? he loves her so much and i can't fucking handle it

i love him so much... i also love how, like moreno, he came from a struggling background and how he had to struggle to become successful. no nepotism babies in my house! i think he's made such great strides, and i love seeing an underdog become a champ it’s so good. he deserves everything he's gotten.

do i sometimes question how humble he really is?? yeah. do i sometimes think maybe just mayybeee the fame and glory gets to him? mhm, yeah. do i also think i would be super cocky if i won against dustin and michael and justin and TONY FERGUSON??? oh definitely.

i love charles so much, it's just that now that i know more fighters and see other personalities, i feel conflicted about him bc i don't really know anything about his personality lmao.

i know the basics because you can always tell the basics, but i don't speak portuguese dawg i can't just go and watch interviews for him to see what he’s like 😭😭 not unless they're translated which... rarely they are from what i've seen 😭

it just feels harder to deep dive for him lol but im trying to make it work bc i love him :))

anyway i think he's super hot. he takes selfies like it's still the early 2010s and does not know how to pose for shit but he has a very nice body and the blond hair does him wonders. and the SHORTSSS WITH THE SLITS???? bro he has me SWOONING I SWEARRRR!!! i love early photos of him when he still had brown hair and that weird mohawk and the glasses bc his sight is so bad bc... what can i say i love me a loser. or well at least someone who looks a bit nerdy lol

i love charles!! he is second to moreno now, but he's my first ufc love and he was my first fight :))

anyway, those are my big two favs and the ones i keep up with the most, but i'm starting to branch out into other fighters too!! i will admit that i only really know lightweights and flyweights though lmao…

i love justin gaethje a lot!! when you started posting him with chandler it really boosted that love bc yay!! gaethje content!! i love his face so much, i think he's just such a cutie. his eyes really get me, and like charles, i love seeing older photos of him with his glasses!! i love seeing fighters look like losers because man oh man you'd never expect that they fight professionally haha

i think he's so cute and so silly and he reminds me of a little dog that's just a bit too clueless for its own good. he is so precious to me.

but his FIGHTING??? oh my god gaethje is such a powerhouse, and i love when you see him pull out the wrestling moves bc for someone who was an ncaa d1 wrestler, you don't see him use it a lot lol. but his STRIKING??????? holy moly i think i’d pay to get punched by him

i will admit that i have yet to watch more full fights of his, i've only seen him against charles (and we all know how that went...) and then some clips (mainly of michael and tony but a few dustin ones), but i love what i've seen

also his backflips? god he's so lovable. i wish he would post more on social media lmao.

speaking of tony, i also love him a lot!! tony is one of my boyfriend's favs, and i just... i love him so much. his social media captions are... really weird and i hate but love how he signs every instagram story with -CSO- and then the american and mexican flags 😭

i wasn't around for it, but i wish he did get the opportunity to fight khabib. ppl say that charles v islam is gonna be the tony v khabib we never got and i can get behind that thought process, i really can.

tony's 12 win streak ending because of gaethje is so bittersweet because i love both of them. i hate that tony is on this downward spiral, but you know, you only go for so long in this type of work. 38 isn't that old when it comes to life, but when it comes to mma... idk sometimes you just gotta know when to call it quits and i hope he doesn't push himself :/

also i think tony is so hot... idk how to explain it lol... he really is something else. ALSO THAT VOICE YOOOOOOOWEEEEEE!!!!!!

i also have a super soft spot for kai kara france!! i think he's a genuinely good person and him and his wife and son are a super cute family. i love seeing supportive spouses wahhh it makes me so happy.

kai is such a sweetheart and he deserves so much more. i talk about it with my bf all the time: kai deserves to be champ, he really does, but even if he beat moreno and went on to figgy, i think he would have lost. :/

figgy and moreno are just... leagues above the rest of the division, and yes them going against each other for the fourth time is lowkey repetitive... but like not really. all three of their fights have been so fucking engaging and it's crazy to see how equally matched they are. they're destined to fight. enemies to lovers slowburn soulmates.

but kai is amazing. just not... ready for figgy i feel yknow? i'd happily watch him and moreno fight again though.

ALSO THE FACT THAT HE'S MAORI??? WAHHFHEIHGEWHOEH I LOVE SEEING INDIGENOUS PPL INTEGRATE THEIR CULTURE INTO THEIR CONTENT

okay this is going on for so so long lmao... honorable mentions are dustin bc i'm trying to get into his content more and michael chandler bc your posts made me go and stalk his account. and kim jiyeon. she's new and i know nothing about her... she's also on a losing streak lmao... but she is HOOOOT. and i'm asian so i have to love other asians in ufc.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SENDING THIS AND READING THIS. i will now also send an ask to you LOLLLL

#i genuinely am so grateful to be interacting with you #you're so great 😭😭😭 #MY UFC BUDDY!!!!

[t4tbruharvey]

Ohhhhh the Maronis are the werewolves ohhh that makes so much sense idk why I didn't figure that's what would be going on but I love that!!! Would Maroni in this case pretend to be an "honorable merchant" and patron of the arts like the Medici? Or would he not care about that and solely work his secret werewolf operations?

Also yess yess yes yes love those identity concepts you talked about, the whole part about him putting up walls and polishing his perfect persona only causing people to get jealous and scrutinizing him even more which in turn makes him wall up even more...fantastic! Also since you mentioned the chivalrous code: since you're tumblr user t4tbruharvey I'm assuming there will be, well, bruharvey content in this AU so would that also follow the chivalrous code? That is, with the whole back and forth of "the knight must always pursue but the lady must always decline or else it would put shame on them respectively" which was basically the only acceptable way of flirting? Would there. Would there be the whole thing of court poem readings where the liege would pay their poet to make an anonymous song or poem about their lover and then sing it in front of the whole audience, but it's anonymous so only the liege and their lover know it's about them? (That was an actual thing they did back then btw in case you haven't heard of it yet) Also "which is a nice contrast to harley who i think doesn't necessarily get to be stealth and maybe wouldn't really want to be" oh does that mean trans Harley? Hell yeah!

Oof so it was deliberate huh? Well then I hope Ivy could get her revenge because Wow that sucks. Also oh hell yeah the greenish-teeth fae thing sounds so fun and creates a very vivid visual design image ! The erlking is ofc a more modern poem though so the poems ideas of the fae don't necessarily align with the actual medieval ideas of them but it's still got some fun ideas imo like the fae looking like trees or mist to the father...

Yep the ideas about conception are very ..interesting and very different from what it is actually like/how it's seen nowadays. It might be a bit much to get into here but if you want I can explain it separately and also go more in depth on the four humor theory because I always think that one is fun and people back in the days definitely would use it to describe someone's personality. OH ALSO ACTUALLY jbdbbd it would play into the "trans woman batman" headcanon now that I think of it because according to the four humor theory Bruce definitely would be a melancholic and that was seen as a predominately feminine personality. Anyways though if you want I could go more in depth with that?

maroni totally 100% pretends to be an honourable merchant and i'm gonna say the falcones have been out of the picture for a while by now so he's one of the main patrons of the arts and he probably does stuff at wayne castle (it's a castle aha) because he has a position of power and he was doing shady werewolf dealings (intimidation to help him bend the law) on the side, which is why everyone was so pissed off about it when they found out.

there is ABSOLUTELY going to be bruharvey i have like half a fight and 2/3s of a kiss written. it's a bruharvey fic i am a predictable beast :-) and i think bc of the circumstances they're in at the start, with bruce already batman and most definitely unaware of gender stuff, i think i might end up having chivalrous code stuff be like... kind of a fantasy bruce used to have before they drifted apart like he was soooo in love with harvey and he wanted to be courted officially (bruce voice oh hey what does that mean for my gender let's not think about that one aha!!) and then his feelings sort of mellowed and they're still there but it's just like a quiet part of him now as opposed to consuming his every waking thought? which, hilariously, is what harvey is gonna be experiencing with batman in a little while which is gonna be SOOO fun for me because he DOES have weird fantasies about like 'the dark knight' courting him and be sort of uncomfortable with where that positions him and like. you know the song howl by florence + the machine? there's a bit that goes 'the fabric of your flesh, pure as a wedding dress' and harvey is gonna mourn his cissona a little bit in that weird way he does

melancholic bruce!!! transfem bruce bc he's melancholic i can DEFINITELY have harley bring up the humours bc it's a thing she'd know about she WILL clock bruce's egg because she's been there before i am indeed doing transfem harley it's just a fun thing for me it's crucial to harlvey bonding and anyway i would absolutely love to hear you talk about conception and the humours if you're inclined to talk about them <3

[sincerely-krp]

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could someone explain in very simple terms what blockchain is / i can smell the misinfo abt this so pls listen to me folks! this is gonna be long asf, but it’s important. this is literally my major, my industry, i just drank my fourth cup of coffee, i got this. sincerely admins, pls post this submission without my tumblr acct attached to it! a) mewe has been on blockchain tech (look up project liberty) since 2022. this is nbd. what’s happening rn is

b) people can OPT-IN to frequency’s blockchain, which aims to put identity back into the users’ hands. what does this mean? how do i even know this isn’t a scam? so glad you asked! i’ll rewind, so we can start from the top. 

1) what is blockchain?

let’s start with what we can understand from the name and the vibes. we know it’s somewhat tech related, we know that we hear it all the time with the dreaded nfts (spooky), and we also know, that its name must mean something about it’s structure. block - chain. a chain of blocks. that’s an easy enough place to start, i think. 

2) so what is the chain, and what are the blocks that are making up this chain?

honestly i’ll make it super easy. this technology is primarily used in money matters. lets say you want to buy a cute keychain from a street vendor. you probably hand them cash or venmo them money in return for the keychain, right? that’s a transaction. either you’re both trusting each other to honor the transaction if this was cash, or you’re both inputing your information, and trusting venmo, this bank, to do the authorizing and verifying for you. 

since we’re talking tech, lets think about that second scenario a little more. we put so much sensitive information into this app (or paypal, zelle, whatever), and we trust that they won’t misuse the information that they now have of ours. we trust that they’re verifying the other person has enough money for the purchase, that they’re a real account, stuff like that. 

the key takeaway here is that we are putting this trust in others, not ourselves. 

3) okay but wtf does this have to do with the chain of blocks?

lets say you want to have the control over your own information. you don’t want to send money through a third party, like venmo, or through a bank, like zelle, or through apple/google/meta pay. essentially you want to be able to do all of this stuff without giving anyone highly sensitive material they might be storing in a database somewhere. but you want to make sure that the others that may also be doing this are still credible, even if this means you won’t know any information about them to be able to verify that. 

3) i’m lost. recap pls.

basically. we give all of our sensitive data to companies like google, meta, apple, venmo, paypal, banks, etc, because thus far they’re the ones that have the power to verify transactions. but we don’t like being slaves to these monopolies, so we want to move away from that behavior. 

4) how’s it possible to do that?

hm. well, maybe we use… a system. and this system will be open source, all about organizing data. no company will have it, rather, it will be self sufficient. we’ll come back to how we manage to build this, but let’s just talk about the product, the answer to our problem.

which is… blockchain.

the blocks are transactions, like ‘chihiro is going to pay yubaba 30 dollars.’

the chain is how we’re sticking them together. it’s the technology-equivalent to linking arms (called a reference, basically reaching to hold hands with the last transaction before extending the other towards the next one, which makes a little chain, connecting them all forever!), and lets the system organize all this data. like adding in items on a receipt, it’s just a very long receipt of each of your transactions

so if you make an account on one of these systems, you can send money to others. every transaction is a block, so there’s a complete history of everything. nothing can get lost, or manipulated by human hands. it’s like having red paint on your hands, it’ll smear and stain no matter where you put your hand. same concept.

but how is it going to be anonymous and secure?

when you make an account, it assigns you an ID. called a cryptokey (crypto from crypt, as in encrypt, as in encryption), it’s basically your fingerprints on this system. 

when you make a transaction, you can’t see anything inside of the blockchain, but heres what happens: every word you see gets rearranged into a code that no one can decode, and so not only do you have a complete and accurate history of records, no one can break into these fuckers and steal your identity or your life or your money. 

so, you send your transaction, your block is made. how do you know you’re not getting scammed? because the blockchain will only work with your unique keys, treated like a signature. there might be fifty chihiros and yubabas, but there’s only one of each with their individual keys.

before your block becomes accepted and recorded as such, as in, before your transaction goes through, it gets verified; this is where it does the checking that these big companies do, by itself. but the whole point is to not give our info. so we need to somehow... translate our money into a medium it can understand. this is what cryptocurrency is. you make 30 dollars into however many cryptocoins it equals, and you send it to the other side. 

okay, so blockchain is a way to send and receive money safely without needing to sell my soul to capitalism, cool. how does the system manage to work??

blockchain software gets downloaded to your computer and keeps updating, every time anyone in the world uses it. so the system is on everyone’s technology, not kept in one dark safe. if someone’s system dies they don’t lose anything because it’s all in everyone’s stuff, this record and this data. 

as for mewe, this technology is used in different ways; to speed up paperwork/automize forms, to rework archives of company setups, etc. 

i have my reservations and critiques for blockchain here because it’s so new, and my next words don’t mean i’m 100% in or anything because i haven’t thought about it much, but… i think it’s really fucking cool. hear me out!

frequency blockchain says it wants to use the cryptokey technology to give us social identities, this would mean one identity across multiple platforms that collaborate with it, and instead of having different friends on each social media, our social identities would be friends with one another. 

before you think it sounds insane: consider this, we already do it. we let apple sign us in on various social media accounts, or we use our google accounts to set up any number of accounts on different websites. with meta, instagram and threads and facebook all work through one single account. it’s basically like what we already know, the notifs that say 'add your contacts’ in new social media apps because your contacts are tied to your device, not the accounts on it. 

i’m tired so i’ll stop here, but i am super duper open for questions. credible sources (relatively): medium, anything with a .org should be okay too. 

[cavanaghcharactersxreaderfics]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: The Flash (TV 2014), The Flash - All Media Types Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Earth-19 Harrison "HR" Wells/You, Earth-19 Harrison "HR" Wells & You Characters: Earth-19 Harrison "HR" Wells Additional Tags: More Fluff, valentines day, Romantic Fluff Summary:

As requested by Tumblr user Countlesswells: It’s been a good amount of time since he joined Team Flash but you’ve never really came around to speak to him. You’re much more reserved than the rest and that is what ironically draws him closer to you. His curiosity causes him to grow a crush on you. Over the course of a few weeks HR throws subtle hints and gestures expressing that you entice him. As the days begin to close in on Valentine’s Day he finally gets the courage to ask you out on a date.

HR Wells always managed to make a presence at STAR Labs. His arrival had taken everyone aback, and the discovery that his mind was far from a new Einstein caused tension. Eventually however, everyone settled into HR’s quirky and eccentric mannerisms. HR felt like he was finally home here at STAR Labs; he had friends and people who cared about him, they made him feel like he was important and had a purpose.

He managed to grow close to just about everyone except the one member of the team who usually hung back. They weren’t necessarily rude or unfriendly, but preferred to keep a distance. HR did his best to respect the distance, but found them to be alluring. They were a strikingly gorgeous individual, with distinct features and a kind smile that flashed every now and again when HR made a joke. HR knew very little about the distant figure, but something about them drew him in. Maybe it was the general mysterious aura, or maybe it was just his own curiosity. Whatever it was, his desire to break through to them was incredible, and HR was prepared to do whatever it took to get there.

You, meanwhile, were indeed quiet and reserved. You preferred a quiet moment of study in order to save up your energy for the outbursts of metas that were always just around the corner. HR’s undeniable energy in the building was occasionally distracting and you often found yourself looking up to him gazing at you with a curious expression splashed on his face. He looked upon you like a piece of art, which confused you greatly at first.

There would be times in passing when he would just give a simple compliment. Nothing forward or excessive, just something along the lines of “your hair looks great today,” or “your outfit is stellar, miss y/l/n.”

You always gave him a look, occasionally giving him a slight smile to reward his compliments. He always gave you the biggest grin in response to the smallest of smiles. You were perplexed by the short interactions you had with him. They were not unpleasant in the least, but his for a man so filled with caffeine and exuberant light, he was much quieter around you. It was almost a nice change to have someone respect your boundaries and not tell you that you need to get out more or need to be more social. He was respectful of your distance and quiet countenance.

You weren’t unfriendly in the least, despite what your exterior may have said to the world. You were guarded and cautious, which Team Flash admired, and they were grateful for what you contributed to the team. They were some of the few people in the world who seemed to genuinely understand you, and you were always willing to give back 100% to the people who gave you so much. Harry and you were always close, being similar in nature and personality. This was why you had been so cautious of HR when he first arrived. He seemed, at first, to be a very “in your face” kind of person and you had been pleasantly surprised to find otherwise through your moments together.

It was another cold winter in Central City. The late February wind practically blew you into the doors of STAR Labs. The sky was grey and cloudy with a threat of a snowstorm approaching. Shaking off the cold and stepping into the warm lab, you hung your coat and made your way through the circular hallways towards the Cortex.

A warm pink glow greeted you upon arrival causing you to smile. H.R., still hanging decorations, turned as he saw you walk in. He gave you his usual smile, spreading ear to ear and lighting up his pale blue eyes. “Y/n!” He said excitedly, jumping off of a step ladder where he was hanging paper hearts, “I take it you like the decor?”

“It’s definitely unexpected, but it’s really pretty. It’s also really early, how long have you been at this?” You questioned, looking around at the glowing pink lights, paper hearts, and pink tinsel that was strung about the cortex.

“Hmm,” he glanced at his naked wrist, “well considering I haven’t slept, I have been here for… a while.”

“You haven’t slept? Why not? It’s just Valentine’s Day, it doesn’t have to be as extravagant as Christmas, does it?” You giggled as HR passed you a cup of coffee.

“Well, maybe it doesn’t have to be horribly extravagant every year, but this year…” He paused, staring down into his own coffee cup, “This year deserves to be special.”

“Tell me now, HR, why is that?” You sat down spinning the chair round to face HR. This was the most conversation you had ever had with HR, you thought to yourself.

“Mon dieu! I thought you’d never ask! Well, this is my first time celebrating Valentine’s Day on Earth-1. My first time spending it with people I actually like and that, you know, seem to actually like me too. I know it’s usually a romantic thing and all that but, why not celebrate love for everyone? Friends, family, lovers, and, well, why not your dog or your hamster? I feel like so long as I’m here with all you guys, I might as well make the most of it, you know?” HR sighed, his long-winded expression of love completed.

You gifted HR your usual tiny smile, the corners of your lips barely turning up, “I think that’s a great sentiment, HR. It’s really sweet of you to do all this for all of us.”

“Funny enough, there is a bit more to this than just celebrating with BA or Francisco, I uh-” he paused again, “well, I have been meaning to, for some time now, well I mean I guess, I, hmm.” He stopped again, taking a moment to look around at the glowing pink decorations around him, “Ah, I guess there’s no need to beat around the bush here, I was wondering if you wanted to go out tonight? I know you aren’t usually super social and I respect that, I mean there are days when I don’t even want to look at myself in the mirror, but that’s besides the point. I just mean, you know, I don’t want to pressure you into anything but you’re very attractive and more than that you seem like a genuinely wonderful person and it would be my honor to spend my first Earth 1 Valentine’s Day with you, if that’s okay?”

You sat in your chair, a full fledged smile on your face as you laughed.

HR’s face fell as tears came down your face as you laughed, “I’m sorry I just, I shouldn’t have said anything I guess, I, forget it.”

His hand rubbed the back of his neck as he started to walk off. You jumped from your chair and caught his arm, “No! HR I’m sorry, it’s just, no one’s ever asked me out in such a lengthy and genuine mannerism. It was a surprise to me. I know I’m usually not the most talkative person but, I’m more than willing to go out with you. In fact, I’m the one who should feel honored to have someone as sweet and genuine as you ask me out.” You took his hand, “HR, I will absolutely spend your first Earth-1 Valentine’s Day with you. I wouldn’t want to spend it with anyone else.”

HR absolutely beamed, “really? I mean, I’m honored that you’re honored that I’m honored. We can go wherever you want, we don’t have to go out either, we could stay in! I could make coffee and I could bake some biscuit-” you cut him off this time.

“HR, you’ve had too much caffeine already. Why not just go somewhere quiet for dinner, okay? Just the two of us, nothing big or loud, just quiet. Somewhere we can… talk.” You smiled.

“I would love, to talk to you, y/n. It’s all I’ve wanted.” HR put an arm around your shoulder, looking down at you with a smile. “Now, want to help me finish these decorations?”

“You have more?!” The room already looked as if cupid had puked on every surface.

“So SO many more.” HR said, deadpan.

“Well, hand me the string, let’s see how much we can cover Cisco’s desk in hearts.”

“You really are the woman of my dreams.” He dumped a bundle of paper hearts into your arms with a cheeky grin “let’s make some love.”

#hr wells x reader #Closer #toliveforwells #The Flash #general #fluff #Valentine's Day #HR Wells

[stark-tony]

I'd love hp recs if you're willing!

 * = incomplete

boy with a scar series* by dirgewithoutmusic  

summary:  A series of "what if" rewrites of Harry Potter, books 1-7. Cross-posted from tumblr (ink-splotch).

pairings: romione, hinny, wolfstar, bleur, jily

tags: hurt/comfort, angst, fluff

warnings:

we must unite inside her walls or we'll crumble from within series by dirgewithoutmusic

summary:  stories for the ladies of hogwarts, who cry, waver, giggle, trespass, and who deserve our respect all the same

pairings:

tags: angst, hurt/comfort

warnings: none

the dogfather au by hollimichele

summary:  “I’m not a reverse werewolf either,” says the man. “I’m your godfather.”

pairings: wolfstar

tags: fluff, hurt/comfort

warnings: none

The Changeling + Armistice Series*  by Annerb

summary:  Ginny is sorted into Slytherin. It takes her seven years to figure out why.

pairings: hinny

tags: angst, drama

warnings: rape

tell me whether he is dead by LullabyKnell

summary: Post-DH AU: Harry suffers a few side-effects of dying but not dying.

“Hey, can someone help me with this? The mirror in the bedroom’s stopped working for me."

“What do you mean ‘the mirror’s stopped working’?”

pairings: hermione/harry/ron

tags: fluff, angst, humor

warnings: none

Regulus Black and the Way Things Changed: A Not!Fic by imaginary_golux

summary: What if Regulus Black, and not Severus Snape, ended up being the turncoat Potions Master of Hogwarts?

A not!fic written in bullet points, ignoring the Deathly Hallows entirely because they annoy me.

Beta by my immensely patient Best Beloved, Turn_of_the_Sonic_Screw, and by the delightful starbirdrampant.

pairings: wolfstar

tags: crack

warnings: none

who discovered your secret by LullabyKnell

summary: Pre-Canon AU: On the street named Privet Drive, in Little Whinging, Surrey, a man lived alone at Number Eight, supposedly.

It was apparently difficult to tell.

pairings: none

tags: fluff, angst

warnings: none

Little Lion Boy by ShanaStoryteller

summary: Draco is sorted into Gryffindor.

It's all part of the plan, really.

parings: none

tags: 

warnings: none

a witch in the family by LullabyKnell

summary: - "For the 5+ Headcanon game, what do you think of an AU in which Petunia is a witch?"

Pre-Canon AU: Petunia Evans learns important life lessons from the magical world that every proper witch ought to know.

pairings: none

tags: angst

warnings: none

when in doubt, go to the library by LullabyKnell

summary:  The Hogwarts Library saves the Wizarding World through the power of reading. 

pairings: none

tags: humor, crack

warnings: none

these long cold days by dirgewithoutmusic

summary: In the war, Dean holed up in hollows and friendly attics and Muggle pubs. He drew Umbridge the Toad, noseless Voldy confused by the last dozen plus years of wizardly pop culture, the Ministry of Magic with its fingers stuffed in its stuffy ears.

He drew Snape as Headmaster, his sneer easy after seven years of notebook margin practice. Dean drew the Dark Mark over London’s skyline and he left his work nailed up around Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade, Godric’s Hollow. He signed his name. He had things he wanted to say.

There were long days when he didn’t talk to anyone– walking old fields and long roads, sleeping in haystacks. There were long weeks when he only talked to strangers– passersby, shop owners, sympathizers, snatchers who he traded curses with.

He drew the Gryffindor Common Room, hearths all ablaze. He listened to Lee Jordan’s radio show on the crackling airwaves. He drew his little sisters, who had gone to France with his mother and father. He drew faces from the darkened boys’ dormitory– Harry’s long bangs hiding his scar, Neville practicing his dance moves for the Yule Ball, Ron asleep with his head on his thick Weasley sweater, Seamus grinning at him over a three a.m. game of cards.

pairings: deamus

tags: angst

warnings: kidnapping

Rise by Kyra_Neko_Rei

summary: When Voldemort came to kill Harry, Lily met him with a SIG Sauer pistol she bought at a pawn shop. Seems Dark Lords die as easily as anyone else when you empty two clips into them.

Hailed as the savior of the Wizarding world, Lily has a live baby, a dead husband, the personal enmity of most of the Dark Lord's followers, and not the slightest idea how to put her life back together.

Phoenixes have it easy. Burn, die, rise from the ashes.

For humans it's a bit different. Sort of.

pairings: none

tags: angst

warnings: character death

look to your kingdoms by Vail

summary:  When she visits Diagon Alley, Hermione hates that the first thing the shop clerk in the apothecary tries to sell her is a potion to “tame her hair.” She likes her hair the way it is, curls and frizz, heavy around her shoulders. She thought the wizarding world would be different. (Black Hermione character study.)

pairings: none 

tags: drama

warnings: racism

The Chamber Strike by BlainelovesKurt, evansentranced  

summary:  Harry is sick of Umbridge and everyone pushing him around. Halfway through fifth year, he decides to Do Something about it. Warning: Contains nuts. And cults, falling sugar bowls, terrible handwriting, and beleaguered caretakers. Crack!fic. Written with transfiguredbunny over Thanksgiving of 2006 after we ate ALL the turkey.

pairings: none

tags: crack

warnings: none

Dudley Dursley's Most Unexpectedly Fortunate Flower by aTasteofCaramell

summary: Dudley Dursley is leading a perfectly normal life, his contact with his odd cousin limited to Christmas cards and peculiar memories.

Until his daughter sneezes and sets the curtains on fire.

pairings: dudley/ original female character, hinny

tags: fluff, humor

warnings: none

repeated a thousand times in golden ink by LullabyKnell

summary: Half-Blood Prince AU: In which Luna makes a friend through desk art and Ginny helps.

Shameless, essentially plotless friendship fluff.

pairings: none

tags: fluff

warnings: none

The Splendid Gallery by LullabyKnell

summary: Pre-POA AU: In the summer of 1993, the Grangers vacation in France and meet the Delacours. When the Granger-Delacour parents elect to explore Wizarding France as a group, Hermione Granger is thrown together with a girl named Fleur Delacour due to some bizarre idea that they will somehow magically become friends. Even though they have nothing whatsoever in common and Hermione doesn't like Fleur at all!

In which two of the brightest witches of their age become very good friends.

pairings: fleur/ hermione

tags: fluff

warnings: none

riding up the wrong path by ashen_key

summary: When Lily is eighteen, she cuts her hair and joins the army. The British Army.The British Muggle Army.

Despite what the gossip papers say, she leaves her wand at home. She's not a complete idiot.

– –

Oh, right.

Maybe take a few steps back.

pairings: none

tags: 

warnings: none

there will come a time, you'll see by aloneintherain

summary: They have Shepard’s pie for dinner. Ron and Hermione watch Harry fill up his plate and only start serving themselves when he picks up his fork and starts eating. Neville laughs into his wine glass. 

“How are you dealing with their mothering, Harry?” he asks.

Ron opens and closes his mouth for a minute, groping for an excuse. Eventually, Ron says, “He’s just so small, Nev.”

“Hey,” Harry says. “I’m seventeen. I’m an adult.”

Ron shakes his head at Neville. “My best friend is an infant.”

A curse regresses Harry to his seventeen year old self, physically and mentally. He doesn’t recognise this strange peaceful wizarding world, but there are two people he does recognise: Ron and Hermione.

 Based off this tumblr post.

pairings: romione

tags: fluff, hurt/comfort

warnings: none

call it a badge of honor by dirgewithoutmusic

summary:  In those halls, they faced down Death Eaters under the guise of teaching robes. They faced them with raised wands, raised fists, or just raised chins, these children who kept telling stories in the dark about Harry Potter, who was going to save them.

pairings: none

tags: angst

warnings: none

Hogwarts, to welcome you home by gedsparrowhawk (FaceChanger)

summary: “You understand, Professor,” Harry began, after a moment, “that I don’t have my N.E.W.T.s. I never even finished seventh year. Between everything, I never had a chance the first time around, and then afterwards there didn’t seem to be much point. Hermione argued for it, of course, but I was so tired of Britain. So technically, I am completely unqualified for the position.”

“Quite a way to begin an interview, Mr. Potter,” McGonagall said, dryly.

Or, three years after the war, Harry Potter becomes Hogwarts' newest Defense Against the Dark Arts professor.

pairings: hinny

tags: fluff, humor, angst

warnings:

THERMOS!, or, How a Muggle-Born Brought a New Age of Spell-Making to Hogwarts (Entirely by Accident) by susieboo

summary: Muggle-born witch Phoebe McDevitt just wanted her tea to stay warm during class. She didn't expect to accidentally start a spell-making craze among her classmates.

[Oneshot. Next generation. Based off a Tumblr post, which I will link to in the notes.] 

pairings: none

tags: humor

warnings: none

and ready to suffer and ready to hope by irnan (locked to ao3 users)

summary:  or, the one where petunia evans is a witch.

pairings: jily, hinny

tags: angst

warnings: character death

a very nice thing to say by LullabyKnell

summary:  Chamber of Secrets AU: Harry and Ron miss the train to Hogwarts. Luckily for them, they're not the only ones. Harry's not sure what's going on, what they're going to do, or who these people are exactly, but Ron seems to know these Lovegood people and it's not like there's anyone else to help them get to Hogwarts. 

tags: fluff, humor, 

pairings: none

warnings: none

yesterday we were just children playing soliders by girlmadeofstars

summary: What if, when Harry heard the Slytherin portion of the Hat's song, he payed attention when the Hat sung perhaps in Slytherin, you'll make your real friends? Imagine this: a little boy- beaten, and ignored, for his entire life. A little boy- friendless, and lonely. A little boy- desperate for the kind of friendship he had read about in books, seen on the television screen.

When the Hat offered him Slytherin, imagine that Harry said yes.

pairings: hinny, romione, astoria/ draco

tags: 

warnings:

The Transfiguration Incident, Or Pettigrew's Problems by Kyra_Neko_Rei

summary:  The lesson is transfiguring rats into teacups . . . only Ron Weasley's rat is actually an Animagus, which has dire consequences for the spell, for Peter Pettigrew, and for the Dark Lord's prospects for resurrection (and rather better consequences for Minerva McGonagall's reputation). Cross-posted (finally!) from Tumblr.

pairings: none

tags: humor

warnings: none

In the Name of the Brave* by LullabyKnell

summary: “Who’s that teacher talking to Professor Quirrell?” 

“Oh, that’s Professor Black.”

- A slow-paced, self-indulgent, canon rewrite Philosopher's Stone AU.

pairings: none

tags: fluff, angst

warnings: none 

Take Two* by Bundibird

summary: Never let it be said that a Slytherin doesn’t know to take hold of an opportunity when it’s presented to him on a silver platter.

[A Fourth Year AU in which Draco makes the most of Potter and Weasley’s fight and takes a second shot at befriending Harry. For the Greater Evil, obviously.]

Cross-posted at ff.n

pairings: none

tags: fluff, humor

warnings: 

Percy Weasley and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by LullabyKnell

summary:  Pre-Philosopher's Stone AU: In which fourteen-year-old Percy Weasley is very stressed, does not get enough sleep, and accidentally and unknowingly saves the Wizarding World because of bad aim.

pairings: none

tags: humor

warnings: none

beautiful enough for the both of us by dirgewithoutmusic

summary: “You know Professor Lupin was a werewolf?” Hermione said, ten minutes into a very awkward lunch she had asked for in an equally awkward letter.

Lavender pushed a sauteed carrot through a little puddle of pasta sauce. “I think everyone heard about that one. Someone told the papers, or something, right?”

“Er, yes,” said Hermione. “Snape did. Which is what I– I mean, it’s related. Oh, I wish you’d gotten to talk to Remus about this. He was a lovely man.”

“Not as lovely as Lockhart,” Lavender said and she and Hermione spent a moment in wistful remembrance. “God, I feel old,” Lavender said.

“Anyway, Snape,” said Hermione. “Snape and Lupin. When Lupin was at school, Snape would make him a potion that would… tame him, on full moons. He could just curl up in his office and sleep by the fire. If you’re interested, I’m trying to learn how to brew it myself.”

Lavender shook her head. “We’re not friends,” she said. “Never have been. So why are you doing all this?”

Hermione looked like she was trying to say “we’re friends,” but she couldn’t get it out.

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Werewolf!Lavender, post-canon

pairings: lavender/ parvati

tags: hurt/comfort

warnings: none

#hp recs #my fic recs #hp #rape tw #kidnapping tw #character death tw #racism tw #becca answers #anon

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A Good Kid: FAQ

Book: A Good Kid

Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions for A Good Kid. I don’t want to draw things out so let’s get started! Please note that I did change the wording of some of the questions, mostly because I don’t know if the users who asked them want to be known.

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1.  Are you referencing The Lightning Thief Musical with the title of this work?

Yes. The book title and some of the chapter titles are from Light Thief: The Musical the rest are from songs that I thought fit the book.

2. You are really accurate with your description of the Foster Care System.

Thank you. I really wanted to be as accurate as possible. So I did as much research as I could.

3. Are there going to be any ships in the series?

No. I might reference a ship here and there but otherwise no. I wanted to leave it to everyone’s own interpretation. But for me it’s all platonic. However, I am thinking of including Thomas/Nico towards the end of the series. Is that something you would all like to see?

4. Have you had any water today?

Yes I have. *Sips at a blender full of water.* Okay but seriously, I do keep a water bottle by my bed which is where I spend most of my time.

5. Do you think it would be possible for you to go back through and edit so the POV changes are more clear? It really confuses me at times.

Yes! When I started writing I instinctively wrote it in First Person Point Of View (for some reason). And once I started writing it didn’t make sense to switch over to Third Person Point Of View.

But now that I am officially done I am going to go back and rewrite everything to be Third Person Point Of View. The story will stay the same but I might edit a couple of things. However, the first section of the first chapter will stay in First Person Point Of View. But after the line break it will be in Third Person Point Of View.

6. It feels like we only get to see Virgil, Patton, and Thomas in this fic.

Yeah I’m really sorry about that. That wasn’t the plan but since Virgil is the main character and living with Patton and Thomas it made more sense to include them more. But I still love Roman and Logan which is why I gave them bonding chapters with Virgil. Don’t worry though, you’ll see a lot more of them in the series.

7. What’s yours and all of the character’s favorite cookie?

Mine is chocolate chips. Virgil’s is anything with chocolate, Roman likes sugar cookies, Logan loves thumb-print cookies with Crofters, and Patton likes just about every cookie but oatmeal raisin.  

8. Did Virgil change his last name when he got adopted?

I actually had a scene planned out that explained this but didn’t end up writing it. I might write a one-shot for it but we’ll see.

To answer your question, Thomas and Virgil talked about it. Thomas gave Virgil the choice to change his last name to Sanders or keep it as Storm. Virgil chose to change his last name and make Storm his middle name. Virgil didn’t have a middle name at the time and wanted to honor his mom and his past.

9. Where can I find extra content for the series?

I have said this a couple of times but there is this Tumblr Blog. Here I answer questions about the series and include drawings of the characters. I sometimes also release lines from future chapters!

I am also planning on starting a one-shot book which will include extra scenes from the books that didn’t make the cut or events that happened in between each book.

10. What will the other books be about?

Each book with be in the order as followed:

Virgil’s which (as you all know) is about the Foster Care system, anxiety, and PTSD.

Roman’s is the next book and will be about his struggle with an eating disorder, specifically  anorexia.

Logan’s is about his struggle with emotions and his identity. Along with trying to fit into the friend group more.

Patton’s will be about depression.

The last book will be about Janus (Virgil’s bio brother) and trying to redeem himself and him wanting to try and be Virgil’s brother again.

11. Will Remus get a book?

No. I’m sorry Remus’ fans but I can’t, I tried to figure out how a book starring Remus would fit into the whole mesh of the series. But I can’t figure out how to do it in a way that makes sense. Maybe one day I could do it as a side book but it would be after I finished the main series.

That being said, Remus will be in Roman’s book a lot. Remus plays a role that’s similar to the role Thomas�� played in A Good Kid.

12. What is the timeline?

Yeah, I know that I wasn’t very clear on this. Sorry about that.

So, A Good Kid takes place during their Freshman year of High School and started late September. The school year had already started but it was still early enough that Virgil could still register and get caught up with classes. A Good Kid ended in mid May after the school year ended.

Roman’s Book will take place during their Sophomore Year. Logan’s Book will take place during Junior Year. Patton’s book will be in between Junior and Senior year. And then Janus’ book will be set during the groups’ Senior Year. But Janus is in College during the course of his book.

The one-shot book will be during all of those gaps.

13. Which book are you writing next? And when will the first chapter be posted?

The next book is Roman’s and it will be called Shatter Me. I am currently working on an outline for the story and getting a general idea of what I want it to cover.

I am working on rewriting A Good Kid in Third Person Point Of View right now and I want to focus most of my time on that. I’ll probably write a little bit for the first chapter here and there but I’m not sure how long it will take me to finish.

Luckily, I’m almost done with classes. I did find a couple of jobs for the summer and I am taking a summer class but I’m hoping to have enough free time to write. Still, I can’t guarantee a date when the first chapter of Shatter Me will come out. I am hoping (key word hoping) that it will come out by the end of May. But I can’t guarantee anything.

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Thank you guys so much for reading A Good Kid and sticking through all of the craziness that came with it. Thank you for all of your comments, they really make my day. I hope all of you enjoyed this fic. I hope you’ll stick around and read Shatter Me too!

I love you all, have a great day. If you have any more questions put them in the comment or go over to my Tumblr.

Take it easy Guys, Gals, and Non-Binary Pals. PEACE OUT!

-Isabel

#A GOOD KID #thomas sanders #logan sanders #roman sanders #virgil sanders #patton sanders #Janus Sanders #remus sanders #sander sides fanfiction #sander sides au #foster care #foster family #found family #adoption

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alright folks, I’m back for more of those results from the anniversary poll; once again, I’ll be counting them as properly as I can because IS sure as hell can’t, and in the process, I will also judge whether the fans have spoken good choices

this time, we’ll be counting and criticizing the top 15 dancing duos! (disclaimer: I don’t dance. I still will attempt to comment on everyone else’s dancing)

#1: BERKUT & RINEA (9313 votes)

tumblr won’t let me simply put two images next to each other in a text post, and I can’t be fucked to put them together in such a way that doesn’t make them un-transparent, so I’ll be putting them together with a simple color background; it’s a spot uglier and I will probably fail to spot some wonky pixels, but c’est la vie

anyways, I don’t like it, but like Byleth before, this is a natural afk pick; they’re some of a very small subset of characters in the series that we actually see dancing with each other, in a proper cutscene. a cutscene that, in fact, basically exists to tell us that they look good dancing, so one’s not wrong to vote for them here, I suppose. there are, in fact, a lot of people in this world who are fantastic performers and also would throw their spouses in a fire if they figured it’d make them feel good about themselves again

#2: OLIVIA & INIGO (2474 votes, including Laslow)

this is actually sweet, though, mother-son dancing duo and all. one thing I do have to mention, though, is that you’d have to hope that our hypothetical dance-off was announced plenty of time in advance, there’s so much that could bring a performance between them crashing and burning if they don’t hash it all out for themselves first

#3: EDELGARD & DIMTIRI (1871 votes across all appearances, possibly with uncounted change)

they sure do look fantastic, dancing with other people with their backs completely to each other,

might as well stuff this strangely popular nothing-of-a-choice with a little additional note: these paired votes are going to be especially harrowing on the split vote front, because any combination of two characters who both have split votes means they can be combined with each other in 4 different ways. like, most people probably won’t combine, say, someone’s PoR self with someone else’s RD self, but properly unsplitting votes in this is going to be a lot more of a challenge. and that’s to say nothing of byleth; there is a whopping 16 different ways to combine Byleth and any one Three Houses character

ETA: I. completely forgot about the thing where edelgard tried to teach dimitri to dance when they were young. okay, that kind of tracks. but also like, whomst the fuck got the idea that whatever they were doing there was building up to elegance

#4: ELIWOOD & NINIAN (1495 votes)

I’m getting the lingering feeling that this fandom is a lot better at pointing out good dancers than good teachers-

this one’s another amazing pick; sure, not one you have to think a lot about, since they’re oft-shipped and one of them is an actual dancer -- but the beauty of it is that even the ostensible weak link still has much offer, between his flawless elegance and a love of dancing that we at the very least knows is in his lineage

let’s just hope eliwood would still prefer to keep the “special dances” private though-

#5: BYLETH & CLAUDE (1163 votes across all appearances, possibly with uncounted change)

speaking of the ballroom cutscene again, man, Claude sure has left an impression on us all back there-

still, we don’t actually see the dance, and it’s probably better that we don’t -- I wouldn’t bet that Byleth is any more expressive with their moves than they are with their face. there’s really not very much of a reason to vote for this other than wanting to insert yourself into a situation where one dances with Claude. and I mean, mood, but let’s focus, please-

#6: OLIVIA & AZURA (996 votes)

this is just a copout, though. this is like if I asked you about the best food in your town and you just told me that technically Gordon Ramsey was born there. ooo, hot take alert, two unrelated professional performers can probably put on a decent performance together!

at least their theme colors together make the trans flag, so I’ll give all 996 of you that much-

#7: ALM & CELICA (990 votes)

was there like an actual thing where they dance, or were people picking this just because they’re good-looking and married? because like, in the absence of evidence, I cannot and will not assume that Alm is a remotely passable dancer.

in fact, here’s the drill: for this section, I can’t actually blame people if they’re just hornyvoting -- being hot is kind of a point-plus for this -- but I can and will blame them if they’re voting for their ships with no regard as to whether they’d look good dancing. so, accusations of hornyvoting shall make way -- to accusations of shipvoting! I believe that’s also going to happen on the other paired category, even if that one is a lot less about the chemistry (presumably)

#8: NILS & NINIAN (884 votes)

this kind of a copout again, but it’s also a family dance again, BUT most importantly one of these two is not actually a dancer. like, sure, he plays the flute, but this isn’t a flute-and-dance duo poll, it’s a dance poll! although I mean, it does mean he must have a good notion of rhythm, and from the sprites we can definitely tell he’s got a spring in his step when he plays, and Ninian can teach him too, so... maybe? oh well, it’d be cute to see them try

#9: SIGURD & DEIRDRE (790 votes)

eh, I’m gonna call shipvoting on this one too. like, sure, they’re both hot and they’re in love with each other, but even if you leave aside the likelihood that Deirdre was raised too shelthered to have danced like ever, any dancing they’d know of would be totally incompatible, considering their entirely distinct backgrounds.

I suppose I will lend credence to the idea that Sigurd’s at least experienced as far as dancers go; it’s not like he was studying back at that academy,

#10: BYLETH & EDELGARD (735 votes across all appearances, possibly with uncounted change)

since most of the votes on this are for post-timeskip edelgard, this appears to be unrelated to the ballroom scene, for once

that said, I can’t think of anything to this other than regular shipvoting -- and not even shipvoting of much quality, because besides the above-mentioned on whether byleth can dance, I have a nagging feeling that the kind of dancing Edelgard would genuinely be interested in would be strictly for fun, without any sort of elegance or other things that an outside participant would enjoy watching

#11: TSUBASA & CAEDA & KIRIA & THARJA (687 votes)

don’t let the fact that I found a transparent tsubasa but not a transparent kiria distract you from the absolute trainwreck that resulted from the naming scheme used in FEH for TMS#FE characters crashing into the notation I’m using for the duos here- ahem, well, please be distracted from both of those things, anyway

assuming this is just between the two mirage users and we’re not talking about the most awkward foursome in history, well... I once again have not played TMS#FE, so uh, they sure are both pop idols and I think people ship them, I guess?

#12: MARTH & CAEDA (596 votes across all appearances)

I mean... there’s a lot that can be said about their individual qualities and their dynamics, but I have absolutely no idea how any of it would translate into a ballroom. and if we’re any inclined to believe that skill with words and skill with bodily expression tend to be opposite skillsets, then theyyyy are both screwed.

#13: PENT & LOUISE (508 votes)

I get it, I do. they both look sparkly beautiful and haute and classy and like everything around them is prettier for them being there. but let me categorically tell you that neither of these two dance.

neither of these two dance because one, Pent is an absolute potato, and two, Pent specifically chose Louise because she didn’t try to impress him with a dance.

#14: SAUL & DOROTHY (495 votes)

regardless of any merits they may or may not have, this is 100% just to get them into heroes, isn’t it. alright, I can respect that

but as for whether they can dance... sure, maybe? Dorothy is full of hidden talents, and Saul has probably tried to dance enough times to guide her along at least

#15: CORRIN & AZURA (476 votes across all genders)

alas, there’s no way this can work out, because we all know corrin has two left feet.

thank you, thank you! I’ll be here every night!

HONORABLE MENTIONS (highest vote in their continuity, without reaching top 15)

Ike & Soren (344 votes across all appearances): disappointingly, of the stark few Tellius pairs that got on this list, the best-ranked of them is 100% blatant shipvoting. I mean, sure, Ike’s got moves, but Soren?? at least vote Ike & Ranulf you cowards

Eirika & Ephraim (323 votes): first, we’d have to extensively train Ephraim on how to not make this experience entirely embarassing for Eirika, but that can be said of most anything they could do together in public-

Triandra & Plumeria (280 votes): yep, still unfunny. and now all of you 280 assholes are stretching it

Ferdinand & Lorenz (95 votes, possibly with uncounted change): I’m just mentioning them because I’m one of these 95 people. and so should more of you have been! don’t you know elegance when it’s right in front of you? huh? huhhh????

and that’s it, you’ve endured me attempting to talk about dancing for several minutes when I have no knowledge or experience on the subject! I eagerly await your input in my replies and reblogs, especially from those of you who do dance.

#anniversary poll critique series #my stupid text posts #Fire Emblem is tagged in this post #Fire Emblem Heroes is tagged in this post

[kinkymagnus]

Twi YouTube AU?? 👀

dlgjk ok i dont have a coherent au idea i just like the idea of like. 

alec being this confident youtuber man who does all sorts of shit, like funny vlogs and maybe some sketches with his siblings or some lets plays or something, idk, he’s just a popular youtuber like, idk, fuckin markiplier or something, you know, kinda does a lot of stuff. maybe some fashion/interior design shit? idk? but like. he’s pretty popular and if there’s any list on tumblr that’s like “some queer creators you should try watching” he’s always up there because he’s pretty open about being gay. maybe at first he wasn’t in the earlier youtube days but he had a pretty emotional coming out video and everyone was like “holy shit” 

meanwhile magnus is like, a quietly popular youtuber, you know? kind of a niche audience, but with decent numbers. he does a lot of things, like vlogs about being trans. like, oh my god. magnus documenting his transition? would that even be a thing? wait oh my god is this mundane au, or is this canon? because twi magnus who’s actually a warlock with a youtube channel would be hilarious but maybe not a good idea. you know what? how about a mix. he’s mortal and was born in modern times and all, he’s like the same age as alec–idk why but i’m thinking he’s like a few weeks older or a month or two older than alec and alec jokingly teases him about being old–but he like…. still has magic, because why the fuck not. actually, you know what? fuck it? it’s an au where magic is just openly a thing. not even necessarily canonverse magic, just. some people have magic. magnus does little tutorials and shit, he has a real talent for it and he’s actually really powerful but he hides that. (possible plotline: some paparazzi discover he’s like, a level ten mage, and it’s a scale from 1-10 and 8 is the most powerful u get most of the time, there’s been a few really famous 9s and there’s been one 10 ever and that was fucking merlin. you feel. because why not. idek fuck.) anyway he has little diy make your own magical charms and weaving enchantment and safe summoning circles and tips for writing magical contracts and shit like that. he’s this cute little nerd but he’s like incredibly knowledgeable and he knows how to teach it in a way that’s understandable and accessible? and he answers questions in really clear ways, and he does amazing demonstrations that look so cool people accuse him of editing but he’s just That Good. and he’s like, actually a really well-published wizard/magic scientist, he invented the fucking portal, but probably under a pseudonym because he doesn’t really want the attention. (his last name is fell in honor of his mentor. yes. although if he does multiple ones he may or may not also use loss, santiago, rollins, etc.) anyway he’s just so fucking good, he has all these videos explaining magical theory in pretty easy to understand ways (maybe going from really simple to like “i understand the basics here and am ready for the technical terms but need an overview” videos you know. 

also he doesn’t just do magic videos, because i said so. also maybe some blogs, and like. because i want to. some fashion/makeup tips. and it’s weirdly endearing because it’s not something you’d expect since he doesn’t wear makeup that often–although a) there are def gifsets of his full makeup looks on tumblr, and b) when he does occasionally decide to wear lipstick or eyeshadow or whatever, most of his fans are like omg yes!! u look cute! also headcanon: twi magnus wears less makeup in general but he still indulges in nail polish. mostly dark/muted colors on his fingers, but bright silly colors on his toes. NAYWAYWYA

also magnus bane is his chosen name because he wanted something cool and wizardy sounding and undeniably masculine. 

also he’s so fucking sweet like look his videos are pretty popular because they’re just handy but he’s not exactly like, a super popular celebrity or anything, you know? but when he does meet fans he’s so incredibly sweet and he does selfies and he’s very appreciative of his followers? he’s so genuine? 

and alec is way more popular–not that he’s not kind and appreciative of his followers. it’s just the thing is, magnus and alec are totally opposite sides of youtube. alec is friendly charismatic completely non-magical youtuber, he plays video games with his sister and like, does vlogs and reaction videos and shit you know. magnus is out here with educational tutorials and excited rambles about magical theory. (i feel like sometimes he accidentally starts doing groundbreaking research for a video and forgets to like, publish it first, and people are like wait what the fuck holy shit) 

but then they fucking meet. 

and a) they’re Instantly smitten. b) this will eventually result in the weirdest collab ever. 

like NO ONE would expect magnus bane, tarot reader and tutorial on magic diy and shit, occasionally does makeup videos and little vlogs and talks about Issues sometimes, to collab with typical hot vlogger gamer man alec lightwood. but it happens, and somehow it’s the best fucking thing ever.

i’m not sure how their channels collide. maybe alec plays a game involving magic and magnus talks about all the ways it’s right/wrong but it ends up just being bantering and giggling and magnus may or may not end up leaning into him on the couch their sitting on and giggling as he makes a stupid joke with the character in the game and immediately everyone’s like…… we ship it

not that i support irl shipping but u know how it goes, everyones like “damn they’re cute” and they’re both openly queer so there’s that. i mean, still not cool, but you know

but really tho they keep doing collabs after that and become actual friends and both start kind of….. doing things for each other’s channel? magnus does a thing like “interview with someone who knows nothing about magic” and we just see a total mundane take on magic and honestly it’s really interesting for both of them, we have more “magnus, who’s an Old Soul and despite having a youtube channel is actually not that great with technology, raphael does all the editing, tries to play video games and kinda fails at it but he gets the hang of some of them”?? he likes puzzle games and mariokart, he does NOT like super smash bros because “THE CHARACTER NEVER DOES WHAT I WANT IT TO ALEXANDER” “you’re just jealous bc i beat ur ass” “you wanna play mariokart again, lightwood?!” 

magnus does a tarot reading for alec, alec does a vlog with him just like “day in the life of alec lol :P” and there’s moments where he just comes up behind magnus like “hey what’s up” and magnus, who’s in rumpled home clothing, sees the camera and chuckles and kinda half heartedly waves it away, and the audience loses their mind at how cute he looks lkdhjgfh

they just become actual good friends, you know? it’s weird bc you wouldn’t think it would work but it really, really does

also on of alec’s fans at some point tries to make a transphobic crack at magnus during a livestream and alec goes OFF on his ass and it’s trending for the next week, the clip goes viral, it’s like “HIMBO GOES OFF ON HATERS FOR BEING TRANSPHOBIC TO HIS FRIEND/POSSIBLE LOVER?” and alec apologizes to magnus for all the attention it brought them but magnus is like “it’s okay, we can use this” and they end up using the hype to do one of those charity livestreams youtubers do and all the proceeds go to something like mermaids or the trevor project, you feel? they’re like “suck it transphobes look at all this money you got trans ppl” khjfgh

ok but eventually they do get together, not on camera, and while it’s slow at first and kind of secret (from the internet, not from friends and family) they’re also not super subtle. they know they’re not, but they’re just sort of like “it’s no one’s business, we’ll announce it when we’re ready”

and honestly tho they love each other so much

also i’ve just decided it’s not uncommon for strong magic-users, even like, level 4 or 5 and up, to have marks, so while his cat eyes are usually glamoured maybe he showed them after a q&a or in a vlog or something? and there are like. lots of gifsets of this, okay, and like, lots of thirst comments. which are like, this weird mix of slightly uncomfortable, really flattering/validating, and embarrassing (in a good and bad way). anyway, magnus has cat eyes in this au, because i fucking said so.

ANYWAY back to their relationship, they’re in love

how did they meet? maybe at a con they bumped into each other, or a totally random fan was like “y’all should do a collab” and everyone was like “what”

or maybe a mutual friend and fellow youtuber, meliorn, who is a nonbinary youtuber who fucking has a sword don’t question me, introduces them? 

idk. but when they meet they hit it off instantly and flirt and end up getting coffee and they don’t date for a while (maybe mutual pining/misunderstandings like “oh he doesn’t like me like that, but it’s okay, we can still be friends :)” or something lkfgjhfgh) but eventually they end up getting together

how? no idea. let me think about it.

idk why but im thinking they’re filming at magnus’s apartment and they’re on his couch and just. late night. they’ve finished up filming but they’re still bantering and maybe playing some video game like mariokart or watching a movie together and just. magnus is leaned all the way into alec, just snuggled up and pressed close against him, alec ends up putting an arm around him, and alec cracks a joke or teases him and magnus sits up a bit to like, poke his chest or flick his nose (you know what i mean? like in an otp person a shifts, still kinda sitting in their lap, and is like [playfully hits shoulder or boops nose or something] and now they’re making eye contact and person b ends up pulling them into a soft kiss???) anyway THEY MAKE EYE CONTACT AND ALEC PULLS HIM INTO A SOFT KISS and alec almost pulls away when he realizes what he’s done but magnus makes this soft little happy noise and leans into him, kissing back, and they just end up kissing for a bit and when they break apart alec is just looking up at him with breathless wonder and magnus is looking down at him with that same soft reverence and alec blurts out something like “you’re magical” and magnus just loses it and he’s giggling and leaning against alec’s chest and alec starts laughing too and magnus can feel the vibrations in his chest and it’s just so nice and pleasant and wonderful and they may or may not end up making out 

they have to talk about it in the morning when they end up falling asleep together in magnus’s bed, cuddled close, but they find, to both of their delights, they both want to date and be in a serious relationship and it’s so fucking good ok 

they go to dinner and the transition from friendship to romance is a little awkward but so worth it, especially when they realize HEY IT’S BOTH YOU DONT STOP BEING FRIENDS WHEN YOU DATE. i mean like, they didn’t not know that, but it’s like, idk how to explain you know they’re kinda like “are we doing this right” and then they’re like “fuck doing it right we can keep cuddling on the couch and giggling and bantering over stupid shit and watching dumb movies and kicking each others asses in video games it doesn’t matter we just also kiss and have dinner more often and sleep together and also we may or may not be in love” 

also they’re That Couple. they’re like straight to the honeymoon, they’re domestic from the first week. magnus is casually doing magic around the house (imagine: he just dyes his hair on a whim and grows it out a little bit and alec is like “i love u no matter how u style ur hair and stuff, and like, ur usual look is so fuckin cute and handsome, but also I Love This.”) but like he’s like (casually summons small ball of light to read book at night) (casually makes alec little protective charms–side note alec def makes him some of these too, but he asks magnus’s old mentor, ragnor, and two of his friends that can do magic, catarina and dot, to enchant it, since he can’t himself, and having magic woven by people who care about him will make it stronger. oh mhyhogfd) and just like. magic used to be something he mostly kept to himself (this def has something to do with his parents–his mom, who he thinks killed herself because of his eyes/magic, his birth dad who’s a powerful sorcerer–level 9, actually, and they think magnus is level 8 for a long time–who was an abusive fuckstick) and then he started doing youtube and it was a kinda show, a gift, something to share, but still not really something he just used openly in front of people he cared about (other than his close friends, since most of them do magic too anyway) but with alec it’s so easy to do that casually?? it’s so easy to just feel comfortable and safe????? yes

anyway they do eventually “come out” as boyfriends, maybe something short and sweet like just. a tweet of magnus sleeping curled up on alec’s chest and he’s like “god i love my boyfriend

they were already not subtle but now that they’re not hiding it they’re so fucking blatantly in love tbh. they do one of those boyfriend tag videos and it’s fucking adorable, at high request they do some couples games kind of videos, like the newlywed game and fuck marry kill (mostly on alec’s channel but magnus has a few, too) and it’s just HIGH QUALITY FUCKING CONTENT

also originally i was just thinking something along the lines of “in canon verse, twi alec is instagram famous/famous on social media and he gets cute tarot boyfriend and is like look at my cute boyfriend and then magnus’s small insta account mostly for his business gets a fuck ton of new followers and alec’s gets a considerable amount too” and now i’m imagining everyone from their respective audiences first thirst-following the other, then actually getting invested 

but really tho they’re the internet’s hottest couple for a while it’s great

for some reason i’m picturing them doing a live tour now, with like, accessible tickets and magnus does magic live on stage and idek what else they’d do tbh but it’d be fun as fuck

anyway this au got away from me

me: i dont have any real coherent ideas

also me: [vomits a 2,500+ word ESSAY] 

#malec #magnus bane #alec lightwood #shadowhunters #twi #twi malec #trans magnus #long post #youtube au

[fatbitchwrites-archived]

okay so i’m doing my senior thesis on game of thrones, sansa stark, and how tumblr users talk about her so i’ve been DEEP in the anti/sansa/stark tag and i have some things to fucking say

also, i don’t know or care about any leaks, this is mainly a response to the absolute fuckery in the tags right now. let’s fucking go, shall we

first of all, blaming her for things she did as a child is fucking stupid. yes, arya didn’t do these things. yes, dany didn’t do these things. they were different people. sansa and arya are different; that doesn’t make one bad and one good. this entire show is about moral ambiguity; neither one of them are perfect. she was a bratty kid who did what she thought she was supposed to do. “what she was supposed to do” saved her own ass over and over again. if you blame ned stark’s death on her instead of joffery, littlefinger, or cersei, you are out of your goddamn mind

second of all, she has the right to be pissed at jon. they won winterfell back - the battle wouldn't have been won without her and that’s just the fuckin tea. her entire arch for the past few seasons is about getting her home back, getting her autonomy back. she told him that dany would make him bend the knee and take the home that she just got back. he gave winterfell to a foreign queen. i personally think that she has more claim to the north than he does, but the north claimed him as king and like it or fucking not - she backed him. people said she was the one who was supposed to rule and she said that jon was their king and they should respect that.

also, i’m going to lose my fucking mind if someone says shit about her “undermining” anyone. despite the fact that many of her “teachers” were shitty, she does know what the fuck she’s doing. she knew that going south was a mistake, she knew that the food would become a problem if their armies suddenly doubled without anyone telling her, she knew that resting was in the best interest of fucking everyone. she’s a smart bitch, that’s just the tea on that. as the lady of winterfell and one of the two leaders responsible for getting winterfell back, she has every right in the world to share her opinion on it’s upkeep and independence. 

just bc she doesn’t agree with everything jon does doesn’t mean she is undermining him. just bc she doesn’t agree with dany doesn’t mean she is undermining her. sansa is advocating for the 

third of all, her being weary of dany is absolutely 100% justified. i’m not going to discuss ships bc this is not what this is fucking about. this one is going to be a while, so settle the fuck in. 

sansa is traumatized - by cersei, joffery, littlefinger, lysa, ramsay. the fact that she doesn’t trust someone calling themselves queen - esp without living or understanding the culture and history of the country she is going to rule. dany clearly doesn’t know jackshit about some of the houses she’s trying to bend to her will or understand their fear of her house in general. 

not to mention, another smarty pants on the show said something like - anyone who feels the need to call themselves queen/king clearly isn’t one so fucking take that as you will bois

also, jumping back to the first episode of this season with the whole “whatever they want” bullshit; dany straight up admitted that the dragons were a danger to the people of the north and her own armies. she showed everyone that the dragons and dany are unpredictable. that was a fucking power move by dany and it backfired. 

not to mention, dany has consistently threatened sansa over and over again throughout this season. sansa has every fucking right to be pissed about that. she didn’t bow to dany, the north didn’t bow to dany - having a targaryen come in and threaten her in the home that she has been fighting to get back since SEASON FUCKING ONE is more than enough reason for her to get fucking pissed. so yeah, sansa has reason to not like dany. the whole idea that her dislike of dany is not warranted is absolute fucking horseshit.

and dany didn’t save the north out of the decency of her heart, let’s get that fucking crystal clear. dany is an aspiring monarch who wants to rule over the seven kingdoms and she couldn’t have done that if the seven kingdoms’ people were all fucking dead. so sansa and the north aren’t “ungrateful” for dany. dany did what she did to preserve the country she hopes to rule over. she didn’t want to be the queen of the ashes or frost or bones or whatever the fuck. i’m not even saying that’s a bad thing - it makes total sense that she would want to do that but for the love of god, stop acting like she did this bc she’s such a good person. she did it for herself and for the kingdoms she wants to rule over. yeah, jon convinced her there was a threat and that’s why she felt the need to move forward but it was a self serving move. that’s fucking it. 

to be fair to dany, jon also convinced cersei of the danger and she didn’t actually care bc she has always been fine being the queen of the ashes or frost or bones. so, yes, i will admit that dany did better than cersei did.

fourth, the little bird conversation pissed me the absolute fuck off. it’s lazy and problematic writing. there is a whole bunch of other people who discussed it more eloquently than i can atm so plz go read those. 

fifth, as for the whole oathbreaker thing - get the fuck over yourself. brienne said it best - this isn’t about loyalty or oaths, it’s about survival. i understand this was in reference to the long night and the war aginst the NK but it still applies. all the signs are pointing to dany going full mad queen and sansa is going to do whatever it takes to ensure the survival of her people. and honestly, in my opinion, the benefits of this might vastly outweigh her telling tyrion. dany is going to burn hundreds of thousands of innocent people to get to cersei and if this is the start to her reign, what is end? sansa doing what she did could save so many innocent people.

also, when the fuck have y’all given half a fuck about the religious honor and shit of GoT?? like i’m sorry, you don’t get to worship arya for the whole god of death thing if you’re going to condemn sansa for not honoring the weirwood tree. fuck off with that absolute bullshit. 

ALSO IF I SEE ONE MORE PERSON SAYING THAT SHE’S A SHAME TO THE STARK NAME OR A DISAPPOINTMENT TO NED STARK, I WILL LOSE MY FUCKING MIND. she is doing whatever the fuck she needs to do to protect her family. she has lost nearly everyone in her family and until theon told her otherwise, she thought she has actually lost everyone. now that she found it, she’s going to protect it. she is the reason jon even fought for winterfell and she is the reason they got it back. she is finally back in her home and with her family and you think she is going to risk that?? she is a fucking stark and you all can fuck off.

also, ned stark did everything he could to preserve his family, to keep them safe - and in the time and setting he was protecting them in, he lied to keep jon safe. in this context, keeping her family safe is vastly different than it was with ned. dany has shown on multiple occasions to want sansa out of the picture, who is going to be the future of house stark. if sansa is half as smart as anyone thinks she is, not to mention if she can read jon, she knows damn well that dany isn’t happy with jon having a stronger claim and can probably tell that she might do something to make sure he could never take the throne to begin with. letting someone else know - like tyrion or varys - means that there is some insurance policy on jon. dany can’t fucking off him or have him killed or some shit without cause now that other people know what’s going on. 

about the future of house stark comment - bran, as the three eyed raven, cannot and does not want to rule winterfell; also, dany seemed pretty fucking pissed with bran bc he knew too much so.... also arya has shown no interest in ruling winterfell. jon, as it stands right now, doesn’t have the stark name. the actual name of house stark will fall to sansa. 

sixth, “sansa is conspiring against dany so fuck her.” HA BITCH, what the fuck do you think dany is doing???? what the fuck do you think everyone in this goddamn garbage fire of a game is doing??? i personally don’t consider her pulling a varys and doing what she can to protect winterfell and her family (and the realm indirectly) is conspiring to do shit but we can fucking go this route if you want bois. 

there is a theory that dany was planning on legitimizing jon as a stark, like she did to gendry, to get sansa out of the way as a political rival and i think that’s def true. whether or not that was her plan to begin with doesn’t matter; she sees sansa as a threat and we’ve seen the lengths she’s willing to go to if it means eliminating a threat. dany even said that she’s also clever and learning how to play the game of wits instead of just using force. that implies that she’s planning on doing more of that shit. she is absolutely conspiring; so is tyrion, and varys, and arya, and cersei, and jaime, and literally everyone. except maybe jon??? i personally think political!jon might be a thing but also the manbun boi has been proving to be just as pretty and dumb as we all knew he was going in. 

seventh, “sansa admitted to wanting to be queen” yeah in season one, when she was starry eyed and a fucking child. but yeah, shit on her and not dany. it’s not like dany says “i’m the queen” every fucking five seconds. clearly, sansa is the real power hungry one for wanting to be the lady of winterfell and keeping her fucking family safe.

eighth, i wan to thank all of the antis in the tag bc you are absolutely proving my fucking hypothesis that most, if not all, of the hate centered around sansa is rooted in sexism and femmephobia. it’s been absolute hell dealing with all of your comments but i truly owe y’all for proving that to me

#ingrid speaks #got #sansa stark #long post

[trashcats-for-trashwriting]

In Light of Ardegi Allegations...

 I would like to take the time to share my personal story. First and foremost, I want to say I did not contribute to the anonymous messages sent to @/official-darkforest. Whether that is believed or not, well, I can’t force anyone’s hand. Seeing those messages made me think, though. If others have struggled, maybe I should share my experience. So, I’m going to try to recount events that led to my leaving the Ardegi server as best I can from my memory. I admittedly only have 1 screenshot that I will share below the cut; the rest is from memory and I want to try my best to present the most honest account I can.

EDIT: THERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL NOTES AT THE END OF THIS. THE ORIGINAL STORY HAS NOT CHANGED BUT I HAVE ADDED SOME THOUGHTS.

I joined Ardegi last year and quickly created a gaggle of characters. For a time, I was really happy! I enjoy helping RP servers even when I am not a moderator, because it gives me something to do and a way to distract myself. RP has always been an outlet for me. I make my friends through RP and find creative freedom in RP. I offered to do things for Ardegi -- I made a map, which they still have permission to use to this day, I helped with a timeline and herb list -- and didn’t ask for anything in return.

I was, as I am in any RP, highly active. I was a full time college student taking online classes at the time, so I had a lot of free time on my hands. This allowed me to be available for RP for most of the day, all week. This led to me being involved in all the Clans’ plots as a reliable, active RPer.

If you follow the Ardegi blog, you may have seen mentions of Delilah of RustClan. I was approached by Admin Ken after pitching Delilah as a dark-minded character about possibly making her the next villain for the serverwide plot. I was happy and honored to accept.

I felt like I was friends with the staff team. The admins and moderators were easy to talk to. I became close to them, and sometimes would talk to them as friends in DMs when I had personal issues. I felt involved and included and genuinely a part of the server as a whole. During my time and talking to staff, they told me about past members who had been removed for a variety of reasons, and I was lead to believe that these members were bad for RP and that I should warn other RPs about them.

I’ve since learned all was not as it seemed, and that apparently these types of lies were unfortunately common. Additionally, I had friends who struggled to fit in with the Ardegi group. I was confused at the time. I had seemed to fit in so well, why were they struggling? Now, I feel as though it was the wool over my eyes that allowed me to fit in.

As a 21 year old in college, I admittedly suffered a lot of pressure, anxiety, stress, and depression. I still do, to a degree. Those of you who use RP and Discord servers may know that there is sometimes a channel called a “vent” channel. Sometimes it is preceeded with TW tags as well, because, in my experience, it is meant as a place to yell into the void and not have the void expected to yell back.

I started to go downhill in Ardegi after the new year.

In February, I was issued a warning by staff for godmodding characters. I had taken up the position of deputy in CliffClan and had told the currently serving medicine cat to assume they had healthy patients. In Ardegi, there was (at the time) a system for sick cats in CliffClan. It was complicated, a lot was going on, and the moderator who controlled the system was not easy to get in touch with, nor was the leader of the Clan. Rather than struggle with the system, I advised the medicine cat’s RPer that they did not need to do sickness rolls. I did not say the RPers wouldn’t request treatment still, but they no longer needed to do the complicated rolling system to see if treatment succeeded or failed.

This was deemed godmodding, and I was warned.

Shortly thereafter, I suffered an extreme bout of depression. I turned to the vent channel, which had been an extremely good outlet for me in the past, as I did not expect members to offer any support or aid. They’re not trained professionals. Vent is for yelling into the void, and so I yelled. I said I was not good enough, vented in an, admittedly, self-deprecating manner. I wasn’t looking for aid, I just wanted to yell.

A staff member messaged me after this occurred, and we started to talk. Believing that this was a personal discussion, not a discussion between a member of the RP and a staff member, I admitted that the godmodding warning had broken the dam of emotions I had been holding back for weeks. Stress from school had piled up, and as some of you with mental illness might know, it only takes one thing to break that dam sometimes. There’s nothing you can do about what breaks down the dam. You deal with it. You move on.

I admitted this to the staff member believing we were having a conversation as friends. I was wrong.

During these events, I was busy apologizing to the aforementioned medicine cat of CliffClan for my choice about the sick cats, and the staff member that had created the system. I was still in a bad place mentally, and I did not want to start confrontation or argument. I know that I can be hostile in the depths of depression, so rather than lash out, I wished to amend things professionally and without allowing for emotions to seep in.

Still struggling with a depressive episode, I turned to my personal Tumblr blog (not this blog) and vented. I have never forced anyone to follow my blog. I did not take the post I made to Ardegi and say “Hey guys, look at this!” In no way did I believe this post affected Ardegi. It was not a happy post. It was not a lighthearted post. It was sad and angry and depressing, but posting it made me feel better.

After I posted in my personal blog, I fell asleep. I calmed myself, recovered, and tried to start the slow climb back to stability. I was added to a group message with both admins and a moderator and sent the following message:

I don’t deny these points, but I felt attacked. 

1. Vent channels are for venting. As my vent was posted before the spoiler system in Discord, I had no way to black out what I said. The vent channel was marked as possibly triggering.

2. As mentioned, the things I said to a staff member were said friend-to-friend, not member-to-staff. I wasn’t saying it to make the staff member fix anything. I was just trying to talk to a friend and express what had happened.

3. My neutral-toned apology was meant to be professional, unbiased, and removed from the emotional state I was in.

4. My personal blog post was not shared in the server. I never asked the server to follow me.

I never abused or attacked any members of Ardegi. I was flexible with plots and RP. I adjusted my villain to fit within the standards of the RP (a RP that allowed the inclusion of the murder of a litter of kittens, in cold blood, before I was a member). I never asked Ardegi to be the professionals to help me. I used the appropriate channels to vent and spoke privately to a friend who turned out not to be a friend.

RP was my outlet. I believe that I never harmed anyone within Ardegi. Though it was phrased as asking me to take a willing leave of absence, the following line of deliberating whether I could stay or not was phrased in a way that...made me feel like I had no choice. I could leave quietly, or I would be forced out. I left quietly after expressing that I felt they had given me no choice.

Following my departure, friends within the server told me it was explained that I had left voluntarily. I shared the screenshot above with my friends and explained what I have explained here today. I cannot speak for my friends’ opinions, but I felt betrayed by Ardegi. They were lying to my friends and saying I had left voluntarily, making it sound like this was a choice I had.

I had no choice.

I could leave, or they would have made me leave. That’s not a choice, Ardegi, that’s an ultimatum.

I have since met some of the people that Ardegi’s staff spoke ill of to me. Those people, or rather person in my case, is not a bad person. They are nothing like what Ardegi led me to believe. After my own experience and sharing it with others, I really can’t believe in good faith that Ardegi hasn’t done what Anonymous users are claiming they’ve done. I know others they have hurt. Some members find a decent community there, but it’s not easy. From my experience, being in the leadership positions helps keep you in favor of the staff.

Make your own decisions. This is my testimony. I don’t want to cower and hide. Ardegi can say what they want about me; this is the story as I know it.

EDITED ADDITION BEGINS HERE

After posting this, I got in talks with Admin Ken of the Ardegi server. I had always considered the Ardegi team my friends before this incident, and so I was genuinely hurt by the message I had received. Ken and I set out to address our mutual concerns and try to find a common ground, and I believe we have achieved this.

Ken admits that the handling of my situation was not ideal, and that staff honestly panicked when faced with a situation of a member in deep depression. In Ken’s own words, 

“It was never our intent to just throw you out like that - our intent was to approach you and ask you to voluntarily take your leave, which we assumed you did - we didn’t intentionally lie to members about that.”

Knowing Ken before this event and having talked extensively, I believe these words to be genuine. I still believe that, 3 or so months ago, Ardegi did have some problems with how they handled my situation. I was not banned, but I left feeling as though that was my only option. Having talked to Ken, I realize now this wasn’t their intent.

Both sides admit their shortcomings. I should have handled my episode better, and staff should have handled the situation better. Ardegi has learned from this and is, in my opinion, trying to improve. Not all RP servers are perfect. 

Obviously, the biggest part of this is communication. Ken and I admit this should have been a talk had a long time ago, but neither of us was willing to make that first step for a long time. We have both apologized and want to try being friends again, which I think is a very positive outcome.

If you need to ask questions, you can message me here or at  bepbep_beaches#6020 on Discord.

#ardegi #warrior cat rp #ardegiwc #warriors rp #warriors #warrior cats #warrior cat oc #warriors oc #long #text

[5sosdrfluke]

He’s A Prince (Luke Hemmings)

So I originally wrote this for my Wattpad readers, but I love it so much that I had to share it with the tumblr 5sos fam too. It’s one of my favorite pieces and I had so much fun writing it. I hope you enjoy it.

My Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/LouTommo11

In His P.O.V

Words: 6.6k

Warnings: It’s literally just sassy Luke and fluff. No need to worry.

Luke stared at himself in the mirror. He looked utterly ridiculous.

His so-called "fashion consultant", Jerry, had shoved him into a lot of white ruffles.

"I look like the layers of a lasagna." He mumbled, gaining a glare from Jerry.

"You look like a proper royal now. You should be grateful." Jerry sniffed, crossing his arms.

"No, what I look like is a romance novel with extra ruffles. And no scantily clad women. I'm disappointed." Luke said, pulling at the white fabric.

"You are incorrigible!" Jerry threw his hands up and stormed out of the room, leaving Luke to fluff about with the ruffles.

It wasn't the first time he'd gotten Jerry upset. He enjoyed it. His mother, however, did not. She wanted him to be the perfect vision of what a prince should be.

Luke loved his mother. She was an amazing queen and ruler. But he didn't want this kind of life. He wanted to explore the world. Find himself. Instead, he was attending balls and reading Shakespeare. Princesses and duchesses were thrust upon him at all hours of the day. There were only so many of them he could handle. So many of them only wanted his kingdom or his money. 

He pulled off the heinous shirt and sighed, putting on his everyday clothes. He found cotton very comfortable. Satin just made him feel like a marble statue.

He settled the dark green material over his broad shoulders and instantly felt better. He liked colors on him. He felt confident in greens, reds, and blues. But Jerry was stuck on white. So much white. White was such a "pure" color. Luke was anything but pure.

He remembered Calum finding him in the toolshed with a maid and grimaced a little. He wasn't exactly the poster child for purity and perfection.

Luke sighed and grabbed his notebook and headed out the door.

He made his way to his favorite place on the premises. The old treehouse his father had built for him and his brothers when they were young.

It was hidden in the trees behind the palace and only certain people knew about his hideaway.

He climbed up the rope ladder and into the place that felt more like home than the palace did.

He breathed in the atmosphere and wandered over to the bundle of blankets he'd acquired over the years. He was a regular blanket stealer. He settled himself down on the plethora of blankets and opened his notebook.

This place is no home, It's entirely to clean and stuffy, I'd rather be stuck living with a gnome, And a dog that has fur that is oh so very fluffy.

He wrote and furrowed his eyebrows. It was absolutely awful. He tore the page out and crumpled it, throwing it aside.

He set the pen against the parchment and started to write again.

No one wants to listen. All they care about is the palace that has a sensual gleam and glisten. Royalty is cold and heartless. People look up to them regardless. There's more to be done in the world, Than to be thrust into the arms of yet another girl. I wish for real love, not the shallow, But so far, every encounter leaves me hollow. I wish to watch the sunrise with my love, But I fear I won't get that because of someone from above, All I want is something true, But this life is everything that leaves me dark and blue.

"I thought you'd be here." A voice came from the treehouse opening.

Luke jumped and the pen flew out of his hand. "Calum you insensitive bastard."

Calum chuckled and wandered in. "Sorry, majesty."

Luke hated people referring to him as "Your Highness" or "your majesty." Which is exactly why Calum did it.

"You know, you're the reason I hide up here," Luke muttered, reaching for the pen.

"I assure you I'm not. You hide from everyone. So it's not just me." Calum sat on the floor in front of Luke.

Luke considered his friend for a moment. "Why do you put up with me? All I am is a menace. And incredibly good looking."

Calum shook his head. "And humble."

Luke smiled a little. "I mean it. How have you been my friend for this long? I'm not exactly pleasant."

Calum rested on his hands and looked at Luke. "Well, to be honest, your mother pays me and tells me she'll keep me if I just shut you up for a few hours."

"Ha. You're quite the jester my good friend." Luke teased.

"I guess I'm the only one who actually knows you," Calum said seriously.

Luke raised his eyebrows. Calum was right. He didn't show anyone else his secret spot. Only his brothers and father knew before. But he trusted Calum. Calum didn't treat him like royalty. He treated Luke like a friend.

"You only say that because you've seen me naked."

Calum winced. "Several times. You really need to find more private places for your...adventures with women."

Luke chuckled. "Sorry, my friend. I'm spontaneous."

Calum rolled his eyes. "I'd like for you to actually be with the same woman for more than one night. That's my hope for you."

Ouch. Luke felt that one. He did feel guilty about the women he'd led on. But truthfully, he'd hoped he'd connect with one of them. But they all resorted to asking him about being royalty. It was a blow to the face.

"I hope that too Calum. But alas, my ass is far to good for one woman." He spoke, protecting his hurt heart.

"Your ass is average and you know it."

Luke gasped. "Surely you don't mean that. I have worked very hard on it. I sometimes run from wily women. It helps keep it tight."

"Luke I'm serious. All you do is talk about how many women you've had. You make jokes. You don't talk about your duties or your responsibility," Calum said sternly, "You drive people away. But I stay because I know you. I just wish you wouldn't try to drive me away."

Luke listened to his friend quietly.

"And I know that you treat those women kindly until they ask about your royal blood. Then you shut them down." He continued.

"I am a gentleman until provoked," Luke mumbled, playing with the pen in his hand.

"I just know that when the right girl comes along, you'll give up the stupid, jerk act. Or maybe you are helpless. Either way, I'm stuck with you."

"Thanks, Calum. You have such faith in me." Luke scribbled across the page, crossing out the poem he had written before Calum showed up.

"You will find someone to love," Calum said softly, "You just need to open your heart to it."

"Calum are you in love with me? Is this why you've been with me all these years? You've gained feelings for the man in front of you. I'm honored and flattered friend. But unfortunately, I do not share those same feelings. Not that you're unattractive or anything."

Calum threw his arms up in exasperation. "I give up."

"Ah yes. The way of the coward. It is my favorite way."

"You're impossible," Calum stated.

"No, I am Luke."

Calum glared at him.

"What? I think I am rather charming. My wit is what makes me so irresistible."

"Luke. You're being extra horrible today. Did something happen?" Calum asked, clearly concerned.

Luke's face fell a little bit. Last night he had an argument with his father about his behavior. He had told him he was "unworthy of being royal and taken seriously". There was also a small comment about being betrothed had nothing to do with love. He and his mother had been lucky. They fell in love eventually and had three boys. Luke being the youngest. But his father didn't think anyone would ever fall for Luke. He just wanted to establish relationships with other kingdoms. So to him, Luke's happiness wasn't a factor.

"Luke? You look like you're miles away."

Luke blinked and looked at his friend. "I am quite alright. Just remembering the exquisite bosom of the lovely lady I wooed the other night."

"Luke I swear I will hit your royal face."

Luke sighed and set down the notebook. "If you must know, my father chewed me out last night. I'm unworthy of anything and blah blah blah."

"I'm sorry. I'm sure that wasn't what you wanted to hear." Calum said.

"I'm used to it." Luke didn't mean to sound so small, but it just came out that way.

"Maybe you'll find someone at the ball tonight," Calum suggested, shrugging.

Luke groaned. "Don't remind me. I've been stuffed into shirts that make me look like my aunt Matilda."

Calum laughed and held his stomach.

"I'm glad that my pain amuses you."

"How many ruffles?" Calum let out between fits of laughter.

"Twelve," Luke grumbled, causing Calum to laugh harder.

"Well, now you know the love will be true if those girls see you in that!" Calum cackled.

"I am not wearing that monstrosity. I will find something else."

"Oh yeah? How about something with four ruffles? Or is that a little toned down for your taste?"

Luke threw his pen at the other boys head.

"Alright! I'll stop! You need to go do your studies. The queen sent me for that reason. So leave before she gets upset." Calum breathed.

Luke sighed and got up, climbing down the ladder.

Calum watched him and picked up the notebook the prince had left behind.

He opened it to the page that Luke had scribbled on and he made out the words, "I wish for real love. Not the shallow."

~~~~~~~~~~~The Ball~~~~~~~~~

Luke was pleased with the way he looked. He had pushed Jerry out of his room and dressed himself. He thought he looked rather dashing.

He chose a rose-colored silk shirt, black slacks, and his best shoes, which still had holes in them.

He combed his fingers through his curls, taming them away from his face. He hadn't shaved and he liked it that way. He liked the look of the scruff on his prominent jawline.

A knock on the door signaled that his alone time was up. He sighed and opened the door to reveal a handsomely dressed Calum.

"Hello, majesty. I see you went for a pirate look tonight."

"I look fabulous Calum. And so do you. Are you going to be my date?"

Calum raised an eyebrow. "You think I'm available? Am I the first one to turn you down?"

Luke blinked. "Unfortunately, I think you might be."

Calum and Luke arrived at the intimidating ballroom. It was covered with flowers, lights, and people in very uncomfortable looking outfits.

Luke disliked this very much.

"Alright. I'm going to go let the queen know you're here. Go mingle. Find a nice looking girl. Talk to her for longer than a minute." Calum whispered, leaving Luke to his own devices.

He took a deep breath and stepped onto the floor. It felt like every eye was on him as soon as he entered. Men wanted his status. Women wanted his....well imagine. Oh and his money.

He hated the attention from people he did not know or enjoy.

"Excuse me, your Highness." A high pitched voice came from his left.

He turned to see a very petite girl bowing before him. Her dress was unbelievably poofy and ruffled.

"Stand please," Luke spoke.

The girl stood and smiled toothily. She was awfully flushed. "It's a pleasure to meet you, your Highness. I've been dying to meet you. You're even more handsome than you are on the invitation."

"What invitation?" He asked, horrified.

"The one you and your family sent to everyone. With the lovely picture of you holding a book. You looked so smart and regal." She gushed.

Luke was taken aback. "What did the invitation say, dear woman?"

She giggled at his words. "It was something along the lines of, "Prince Luke invites all eligible women of high stature to bide for his engagement". Something like that." She said, entranced by the prince.

His blood ran cold. This wasn't a ball for the kingdom. It was a ball for him.

"I appreciate you telling me. I must take my leave of you. I apologize." He inclined his head and quickly walked away.

The girl watched him walk away and stamped her foot.

Luke ran out to the garden just outside the ballroom to catch his breath. His parents had deliberately made this function into finding a wife for Luke.

Luke didn't want to find a wife here. He wanted more than a night to get to know someone. No one understood that. He kicked a nearby stone and winced at the pain.

"That looked painful." A voice said from a bench sat in the middle of the garden.

Luke looked up to see yet another woman in a ball gown. "It was actually rather satisfying." He quipped.

"Kicking stones are usually what one does for fun." She replied.

He crossed his arms over his chest. "Shouldn't you be one of those girls inside, dying to be chosen by me? I've heard that I'm enchanting."

She chuckled. "I'm not interested. My parents made me come here. So I'm sorry prince. I'm not here for you. No matter how beautiful you think you are."

Luke never got a response like that before. Not from anyone besides Calum. "Ah, I see. Are you here for the hordes of other women in there? I am absolutely supportive of the same sex relationships. I will happily be your wingman."

"You are full of yourself aren't you?" She murmured, getting up from the bench.

"Am I making you leave princess?" He teased, watching her curiously.

"No. I am getting bitten by mosquitoes." She said simply and brushed by him to go inside.

He was intrigued. No woman has told him she wasn't interested. It was refreshing. He could move on from her easily.

After a while, he wandered back inside to see Calum dancing with the mystery girl. Good for him. He could use some interaction for once.

Luke moved his way through the crowd to get to the food. He was starved. He spent the rest of the day with his studies and had no time to eat anything.

He picked up a delightful looking tea sandwich when someone grabbed him by the back of his shirt.

"Oof."

He was being dragged to the side by big hands. "Is now really the time to be eating?"

His heart sank. It was his father. "I am sorry father. I haven't eaten since breakfast."

"Well, that's your own fault, Lucas."

He flinched at his full name. "Yes, father."

"Now. Have you met any women that you're interested in?" His father asked.

"If I said no, would you kick me to the curb?" Luke asked hopefully.

"I mean it, Lucas. You must find someone you want to marry. You may have tonight and two days to spend time with her before proposing. There is no changing your mind. This is how it must be."

Luke felt the anger bubble in his chest. He didn't want to just pick a random girl and know them for two days before becoming engaged. "Father this is unfair. I'm not even going to be king. Why must I marry?"

"To better the kingdom. To show our people that you are serious." He answered.

"But I don't want to be stuck with someone I tolerate. I want more than that." Luke said desperately.

"Get that fairy tale out of your head. This is our life. You must take part and do your duty!"

Luke swallowed. He wasn't going to win this battle. "Yes, father."

"Now put down the sandwich and dance with some of the ladies. There are some lovely ones here tonight for you." His father said, taking the tea sandwich away from him.

"Yes, father." Luke walked away, towards the ballroom floor.

Several girls approached him and he did what he was asked. He danced with them quietly and moved on to the next girl who was in line.

Some of them were beautiful. Some were cute. Some were funny. Some were shy. But he still didn't feel a connection with anyone. And that scared him.

After two hours he felt exhausted and he took a seat on the garden bench. He buried his head in his hands and willed himself to breathe.

"That looked a little rough."

Mystery girl was back. He looked up at her. "Thanks for noticing."

She looked a little sympathetic and handed him something. A tea sandwich.

"Bless you lovely maiden!" He cried out and ate it quickly.

She laughed. "You're the picture of elegant right now."

He had the whole sandwich in his mouth. "What's your point?" Crumbs fell out.

She giggled. "I apologize. I saw you with your father and I saw him snatch the sandwich out of your hand. It was rather rude if you ask me. Royals get hungry too."

Luke swallowed the sandwich and looked up. "I get more hungry than most. One time I ate an entire roast after my archery lesson."

"That is impressive. I would've pegged you for a brisket man."

"I am an everything man. I will eat anything that's put in front of me." He admitted.

She nodded and sat on the other side of the bench. "So. See any suitors in there?"

"That man you were dancing with earlier. He was rather handsome."

She laughed. "He is. He's very kind."

"That's good. He's a good man. He deserves a wonderful woman." He nodded.

"Yes. He does. He seems to be taken with the one in the blue dress. They've danced several times." She pointed out the girl.

Luke smiled. "Good for you Calum."

"So be honest. Did any of those gussied up girls get your attention?" She asked, resting her hands on her knees.

Luke chuckled softly and looked at his hands. "No. Not really. They're all lovely and good choices. For someone else."

The girl looked astonished. He didn't make a snarky comment. "Well what are you wanting out of this? Isn't this ball for you to find a wife?"

"It isn't my ball. My parents set this up. I had no idea until I came down to the ballroom."

"So...you didn't send out those ridiculous invitations?" She inquired.

"Oh, gods no. I had nothing to do with that. I would've picked a portrait of me with a pig in my arms." He sighed, running his hand through his hair.

"A pig?"

"Yes. A lovely one named Petunia. We'd be best friends and pose for several pictures. I have it all planned out." He rubbed his temples.

The girl frowned a little bit. She knew what he was going through. "I'm Y/N. I'm from a kingdom far away from here and I eat several pieces of chocolate throughout a week."

Luke stopped what he was doing and looked at her. "I'm Luke. I'm from here. And I eat several pieces of chocolate a day."

Y/N giggled.

"So your parents made you come here for me?" He asked her.

She nodded. "Yeah. They thought I should mingle. Not necessarily find a suitor. But just to get in with the royal crowds. It's very interesting indeed."

"At least there's no pressure there. You can take your time." Luke felt a little jealous.

"I got lucky." She smiled, looking over at him.

He didn't know why, but he really liked her smile. And the sound of her voice.

"Lucas! You're being rude. Ignoring those girls inside. Come back inside." Luke's mother showed up at the garden entrance.

He stiffened a bit, Y/N noticed.

"I'm coming mother." He stood and sighed softly.

Y/N watched as he walked inside, completely broken.

Luke danced with the girls that asked him. He was forced to ask other girls. It was a vicious circle of dancing with girls he didn't want to dance with.

He was in the middle of a particularly horrible dance when someone tapped his shoulder.

He turned and Y/N smiled. "Can I get a dance, your Highness?"

He felt so relieved that he almost threw the other girl off of him. He held Y/N close like you do when you're dancing.

"Thank you for saving me." He whispered.

"You looked extremely miserable." She replied, dancing. "You've danced with every woman here at least twice."

"My father expects me to choose one. I have no idea where to start." He spun her.

"Well, what's a good quality you're looking for?" She questioned.

"Someone that makes me laugh."

"Hmm. Have any of them made you laugh?"

"One. But only because she said orgasm instead of organize."

Y/N giggled. "Oh no."

"It was wonderful. She turned about four different shades of red. But I felt bad. So I kissed her cheek and said she shouldn't be embarrassed. Then she ran out. So I tried."

Y/N glanced up at him. "You did that?"

He nodded. "It's not easy to be relaxed in a situation like this. I wanted to ease her mind. But I guess it didn't work."

Y/N's heart leaped a little. He cared about keeping these women comfortable. He had a bad reputation, but maybe it was only rumor.

"OK well, are there any other things you're looking for?" She asked, dancing close.

"Someone who doesn't want my status or my money. Someone who wants to be with me because they like me." He said truthfully, holding her gently.

She had thought this man was incredibly selfish before. She thought he was going to be flirting up a storm with everyone to see who was the most beautiful. But he was wanting what she wanted too.

"That's a very hard thing to come by." Y/N whispered.

Luke nodded and danced. "So far the ones I've had private encounters with all turned out to want the status. Now all the public encounters are all the same."

"Private encounters?" She was stunned.

"Yes. I am not proud of them afterward. I only get the girls pawing after my crown. Expecting me to give it to them all because I've had sex with them. There were even a few times when I thought I would really love one of them. But they were all the same. Not wanting to love me."

Y/N's heart hurt. She's had men only want to get into her skirts for the status of saying they had sex with a princess and that they'd be royal. She declined all of them. But it seemed like Luke was really desperate to feel something.

"I am sorry you've had to deal with that. You should be able to find someone that will love you. Not the royalty. But the real you." She comforted.

He looked at her eyes. "No one's ever told me that before."

"Well, I am. It's the truth. I believe everyone should be able to fall in love."

He smiled softly. "You're an interesting woman Y/N. You seem to share the same values I do."

"Yes, but without the snarky comments." She teased.

"Fair enough. Perhaps I should dance with another. My father's giving me that look." He said sadly, letting Y/N go.

Y/N nodded and bowed, moving out of the way for a barrage of girls that surrounded him.

~~Later That Night~~~~~~~~~~~~

"But Father! I did not choose her!" Luke yelled, balling his fists.

"You seemed incompetent. So I chose one for you. You will take her to the fair tomorrow and you will be pleasant. Do you understand?" His father commanded.

Luke's hands shook. His father had picked a girl at random. It just so happened to be the maiden in the blue dress that was dancing with Calum. She was going to be his betrothed in a matter of days.

"Lucas answer me!"

Luke grit his teeth. "Yes, father."

"Very well. Go get some sleep. She deserves your well-rested self." His father ducked out.

Luke fell to his knees in defeat and cried out in frustration. His chance at any sort of love before marriage was gone. He didn't know this girl at all. He danced with her once or twice, but she never spoke. He tried to talk to her but she kept quiet.

"Luke?"

Luke looked up from his spot on the floor to see Calum. He was never so happy to see him in his life.

"Calum. My father's done something horrible."

"I know," Calum said sadly, "I heard."

Luke wrapped his arms around his knees and thought about all the different ways he could run away tonight.

"You know they'd find you." Calum guessed, sitting beside his friend.

"But it would be a hell of an adventure." Luke murmured.

"I saw what your notebook said. I had no idea that you felt that way. I thought you just wanted any girl that would let you take them into the supply closet."

"You read my notebook?"

"Don't be upset. I only wanted to make sure you were not thinking of doing something drastic." Calum watched Luke. He looked so defeated and worn down.

"All I've ever wanted was to feel free to fall in love at my own pace. To let myself get to know the woman. I wanted to leave this kingdom and explore the countryside. I wanted to take my true love with me, to marry her away from all of this selfish, thickheaded royalty. The gods have been cruel to me. I've been cursed with these shackles. I shall never be free." Luke let his heart pour out to Calum, unafraid of what he might think.

"Luke I know you want more. I know you never wanted this life. But think about it this way, once you've married, your father will loosen up on his overbearing ways." Calum tried to comfort him.

"Calum I don't love her." His voice broke.

Calum wrapped an arm around Luke's shoulders. "I know. But I think I have an idea."

Luke looked at Calum. "What kind of idea?"

"Just trust me. I'll get it all worked out."

~~~~~~~~~~The Fair ~~~~~~~~~~~

The smell of fried foods and sugar wafted in the air as Luke walked with his soon to be wife on his arm.

She had yet to say a word to him.

"So. Do you like to read?" He asked softly, trying not to scare her.

Nothing.

"Alright. Well, I write my own poetry sometimes. It helps get my mind off things you know?"

She stared at the ground.

"Are you hungry? Because I can get you a wonderful spun sugar if you'd like." He offered.

Silence.

"Or I could just strip naked right here and now and ask you to take me as your crazy husband."

Her eyes widened, but she still said nothing.

Luke sighed and continued to walk the girl around the fair.

"Excuse me miss. I think you're in the wrong arms. May I escort you further?" A man's voice said.

Luke was about to protest, but he turned to see Calum.

The girl looked relieved to be saved. She let go of Luke's arm and took Calum's instead.

Calum winked at Luke and took the girl towards the food stands.

"He stole my very quiet, soon to be wife," Luke muttered, shoving his hands in his pockets.

"Your Highness?"

Luke whirled around, almost taking down Y/N with him. "Oh my. I'm sorry. You startled me." He caught her.

"Yes, I can tell. I was almost on the ground." She composed herself and looked up at him.

"Y/N," He breathed, "Why are you here?"

"Calum penned me a note that said to meet you here today. I thought you knew." She sounded a little disappointed.

"I didn't know."

Her face fell slightly.

"But I'm really glad you're here. You being here just made my day a hell of a lot better." He admitted.

She gave him a small smile. "So have you eaten everything yet?"

Luke chuckled and offered his arm for her. "No I have not had a thing. But I am about to raid that stand over there. Would you care to join me?"

Y/N took his hand and smiled. "I'd be happy to."

He took the liberty of ordering almost everything they had so that he and Y/N could try it all.

"I think the spun sugar is instantly the most satisfying," Luke commented, wrapping a little on his finger.

"It is excellent. I do like the chocolate cookies they had though." Y/N replied.

"Whoever said sugar is bad for you, is absolutely horrible. Sugar makes me happy." Luke ate the spun sugar off his finger.

Y/N giggled. "So was that the girl you're going to marry? She's very pretty."

Luke stiffened. "She is pretty. She does not talk to me, however."

"Oh really? She wasn't talking your ear off about how handsome you are?"

Luke looked at her. "You think I'm handsome?"

Y/N sputtered. "I mean...you're not not attractive."

Luke smiled a little sadly. "She was chosen by my father."

"Oh. But I thought you got to choose any of the girls last night."

"He did not trust me. He made the decision for me. It's final." He looked at his hands.

"That's incredibly unfair. He told you-you could choose from any of the girls there and then he picked for you! How selfish!" She fumed.

"That's my father. He didn't think I was mature enough to make my own decision." He sighed.

Y/N looked at his face. He looked exhausted and so unhappy. There were dark circles under his eyes and his hair looked unruly.

"I am so sorry your Highness."

Luke glanced at her. "Why are you sorry? You have nothing to be sorry about."

"I am sorry because you didn't get to fall in love before you get married." She said softly.

He sucked in a breath. "Love. I don't even know what that is. It feels like a fantasy to me at this point."

Y/N softly placed her hand on top of his. "I don't know what it is either. I couldn't tell you. All I can say is that I hope you get that chance with her."

Luke rested his other hand right on top of hers. "Thank you. I hope the same for you someday. It is a hard world to find it in."

Y/N and Luke sat there for a little while, watching the world go by. People with different walks of life and styles. It was fascinating.

"I've never been on the Ferris wheel before." Y/N said, breaking the silence.

Luke looked at her incredulously. "You're kidding."

She shook her head.

Luke stood up and held his hand out for her. "Well let us change that then."

He led her to the giant metal wheel and bought two tickets. He handed her one of them and brought her into the compartment.

"I must admit, I'm nervous." Y/N said, sitting down with the bar being closed down over their laps.

Luke chuckled. "There's no need to worry. I'll be right beside you if anything were to happen. Nothing will happen, but I'm trying to ease your mind."

The ride started to move them and Y/N gripped the bar. Luke gently offered his hand instead and she took it gladly.

They slowly made their way to the top and Luke softly rubbed the back of her hand with his thumb, calming her down.

"OK. Y/N look." He said quietly, pointing to the view in front of them.

She looked and gasped. "It's beautiful."

They overlooked the green fields and beautiful trees. Flowers grew in several different colors all over.

"It is beautiful. A lot of things up here are beautiful. The clouds, the flowers, the breeze. You." He breathed.

She turned to look at him. "Me?"

"Yes. You are beautiful Y/N. I know I shouldn't be saying that while I'm supposed to be with someone else. But you're absolutely beautiful."

Y/N's heart beat so fast that she thought for sure Luke would hear it.

"I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable." He said softly.

"You didn't. I just didn't expect you to say that to me." Y/N said, a breeze blowing her hair gently.

Luke absentmindedly reached out and brushed the hair behind her ear and froze. What was he doing?

Y/N leaned into him and glanced in his eyes, a soft blush appearing on her cheeks.

Then Luke did something he felt was right. He held her face in his hands and softly kissed her lips.

Her lips melted into his and she moved closer into him. He was warm and tasted of spun sugar.

He kissed her so desperately, holding her close and pouring himself into the kiss.

Y/N's hands moved to his shoulders and she kissed him with the same amount of passion.

When the kiss ended, he lingered close to her lips.

"You taste like spun sugar." She whispered, softly pressing her lips to his once more.

Luke welcomed it and held her against him. The Ferris wheel began to go back down again, but he didn't want to let her go.

Y/N was the one to break away first this time. Her chest rose and fell, her cheeks were slightly flushed and her lips were pinker.

"Y/N."

She began to get butterflies in her stomach. "Yes, your Highness?"

He softly kissed her jaw. "Please call me Luke."

She nodded and looked at him. He was very attractive. She knew he was. But getting to know his softer side made him instantly more attractive.

His eyes were the kind of blue you could get lost in. And his hair was in curls that you could get your hands tangled in. His lips. So wonderful.

"Can I see you tomorrow?" Luke asked, looking in her eyes.

"Yes. I would like that." She answered.

He smiled and helped her off the Ferris wheel, kissing her hand. "Until then princess."

~~~~~~~~The Next Day~~~~~~~~

"Calum you're taking her with you right?" Luke asked, fixing the sleeves of his shirt.

"Yes. I'll take her with me while you meet Y/N. I don't mind. She's very sweet actually. When we danced at the ball, I thought she was lovely. Besides, we had a good conversation yesterday at the fair. Calum smiled.

"She spoke to you? She said absolutely nothing to me. Did you perhaps drug her?" Luke wondered, tying his hair up.

"I did not. What an accusation! She was kind and told me she rather enjoyed my company." Calum stated.

"Well, I'm glad you two are happy. I'm sure my father would be pleased with the match."

"Just finish getting ready majesty. I don't want you to show up at the botanical gardens with your trousers falling down." Calum spoke, handing Luke a fabric belt.

"What a shame. Most people would pay top dollar to see my trousers on the floor." Luke sniffed, hoisting his pants up.

"They'd pay to see you get chased by the law." Calum retorted.

"Either way, money will be involved," Luke said, finishing up with his cursed trousers.

"You're still ridiculous," Calum mumbled.

Luke smiled and finished getting ready. "Calum. I really like her."

"I know you do."

Calum and Luke reached the carriage and were on their way to meet the women.

The quiet girl was there first. She saw Luke and looked terrified. But once Calum came into view, she visibly relaxed.

"I wonder what I did," Luke muttered.

"She thinks you'll take her into a closet and do scandalous things with her." Calum offered.

"I only do that with women who are willing and agree. I would never do that to her."

"I'm teasing you. I don't know why she dislikes you."

"Thank you, Calum."

Calum met with the girl and took her arm, taking her into the gardens, leaving Luke alone.

When Y/N finally did show up, Luke smiled. She looked lovely.

"Hello, Luke." She greeted, grinning softly.

"Y/N. You look wonderful." He kissed her hand.

"Thank you."

He took her arm and walked her inside the gardens.

"So does your father know about this little arrangement you and Calum have?" Y/N questioned, holding on to his arm as they stepped over a few rocks.

"No. Not yet. I'm not sure how I would tell him."

"What do you feel in your heart?" She asked, reaching the rows and rows of assorted roses.

Luke held her hands. "My heart's telling me that there's something here between us. Am I right?"

Y/N looked up into his eyes. "Yes. I feel it too."

"Then that's what I'll say. I'll tell him I want to choose you instead." He admitted.

Y/N's heart pounded loudly. "You what?"

"Y/N I want to choose you. You're the only one who understands what I'm going through. You treat me like I'm a human instead of just royalty. You kissed me on that Ferris wheel after I kissed you. You made me laugh. Y/N I've never had this feeling before. So I know something's different."

Y/N opened her mouth to say something before they were interrupted.

"What is the meaning of this Lucas?"

Luke's heart stopped. He dropped Y/N's hands and looked into the face of his father. There was no mention of his father meeting them there.

"Father I-"

"This is not the woman we agreed on for you. You were supposed to be here with her." He said angrily, scanning his eyes over Y/N.

Luke had had it. He squared his shoulders and crossed his arms over his chest. "You agreed. I did nothing of the sort."

"Because you wouldn't have chosen anyone of real substance! Or of importance!" His father countered.

"The girl you chose for me won't speak to me! She likes Calum if you believe me! I found the girl I like. Father, I won't marry her. I want to marry someone else."

"I'm assuming it is the girl that is hiding behind you?" He asked cruelly.

"As a matter of fact, it is. Father this is Y/N. I want to marry her instead. You took away my choice, but I still managed to find someone else I'd rather be worthy for."

Y/N looked at Luke's father. He narrowed his eyes. "And what of the other girl?"

"She's with Calum. She likes him. They actually talk. Don't force me to be with someone who would rather be with him. I want to be with someone who won't be miserable with me."

"I really like him, your majesty." Y/N spoke, causing Luke to stiffen a little.

"And why do you? Hasn't he been incredibly rude and insulting?" His father spat.

"No. He has been kind and loving. He's shown me the heart he contains. He's a gentle man who only wanted to find love. He cares for me." Y/N said confidently, keeping eye contact with the king.

He seemed surprised at the way she described his son. "You wish to marry my son as well? Or is he making this all up?"

"I would be honored to receive his love. Marriage is only a contract. Love is infinite." She stated.

"Lucas, do you also feel this way?"

Luke nodded. "She's the one father. I've never felt this way. Please."

His father seemed to soften at the admission. He let himself relax and he looked between the two. "Alright. You may marry this woman. As long as you actually go through with it. No more tricks Lucas."

"I want this." He turned to Y/N. "I want you. I want to hold you at night. I want to write you poems that are incredibly cheesy and worth throwing away. I want to kiss you when you're laying in bed with me. I want to give you the world. Will you let me? Will you marry me Y/N?"

(A/N If you read the whole thing, thank you. I would love feedback! If you want to request something, just shoot me a message! -Kenzie xx)

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