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#i actually have to give my brother credit for this joke but he said i could post it and i gave it some narrative ✨spice
marvelsmylife · 17 days
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Jealous mate
Pairing: Azriel x reader
Plot: Azriel doesn’t like that you’re spending all your time with Cassian, even though you haven’t spoken since he revealed that you were mates.
Part two
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Azriel was seething as he watched you and Cassian messing around in the kitchen while you taught him how to bake. It took every once in him not to storm over and beat the living shit out of his brother for even flicking flour in your direction.
He was so focused on you and Cassian he didn’t notice when Elain came up next to him and patted his shoulder: “If you keep scowling like that, it’s going to stay like that permanently,” Elain joked but pulled her hand away when she noticed Azriel’s face growing angrier. “Geez, I was kidding. You do know they’re just friends, right?” Elain added when she saw he was still staring at you and Cassian.
“Of course I do,” Azriel grumbled back: “I just don’t like that he’s having such an easy time talking to her.”
Elain couldn’t help but roll her eyes at the clearly jealous male: “Maybe if you had continued to talk to her after you admitted that you were mates, you wouldn’t be in this situation. Y/n is very easy to talk to. She’s even got Nesta to open up to her, and you know how difficult Nesta is.”
Azriel knew Elain was right. You gave him so many opportunities to get to know you, but instead of taking them, he decided to avoid you. That in turn caused Cassian to step up and started asking you if you would like to spend time with him. “Do you think she’d give me another chance?”
“Of course she would,” Elain looked up at Azriel: “Don’t tell her I told you this, but she asks about you constantly. Because you two don’t interact, she’s been asking all of us about you and what you like. She’s actually the one who made you your birthday cake last month.”
“Wait, what? You said that you made my birthday cake,” Azriel looked at the middle Archeron sister in disbelief.
Feeling guilty, Elain finally confessed: “Y/n told me to take credit for making it.” Azriel felt his heart pounding in his chest at the revaluation. “Because you’ve been avoiding her, she didn’t want you to think she was pushing you to acknowledge her existence. I kept insisting that she should take credit because she was the one who made the cake, but she refused.”
Azriel felt like an asshole because he kept singing Elain praises for the cake he thought she made him, but in reality, you were the one that made it. 
Just as Azriel was about to ask Elain to help him think of a way to talk to you, he heard your voice: “Elain! Azriel, would you like some bread? I promise it tastes good.”
“Of course !” Elain exclaimed before turning to Azriel: “It smells good, doesn’t it Azriel?”
Instead of replying, Azriel turned around and walked back to his room. He was about to reach his door when he could faintly hear your voice: “I told you guys that he hates me. I’m so close to giving up and moving out. I’m clearly just a burden to him.”
Every part of Azriel’s body was telling Azriel to go back and comfort you. To tell you that you weren’t a burden to him and that he thinks about you every second of every day. Instead, he simply wandered back to his room like he always did.
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igotanidea · 1 year
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that damn gala: Jason todd x fem!reader
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the graphic is not mine, found it on Pinterest, all credit goes to the author.
Summary: credit for the idea goes to @p4inis: Can someone write a fanfic of “wear whatever u want, I know how to fight” Jason x fem reader???? Like they’re going to a gala and reader can’t choose which dress she should wear and Jay is her biggest hype man.
hope you'll like it: )
A/N: this is part of my Cheshire!reader!verse. You can find another story of it here in the post: Cheshire cat. And there will be more coming for sure since I'm having a lot of fun writing this verse.
Warning: cursing, a bit of sexual innuendo, but nothing explicit, Jason being a warning of himself :D
„Please, remind me why did I even agree to this?”
“Because you truly had no other option?”
“I hate you.”
“We both know you don’t.”
“Really? Do we?” Y/N smirked. Dick Grayson was her longtime friend and it gave her one privilege no one else had. She was resistant to him charm. So when he asked her to come over the annual Wayne gala it took a lot more than a pretty please and a nice smile to actually convince her to do so. Unlike many girls, she hated having to get all dressed up, putting on make-up and heels and acting like someone different than she really was only to win over some potential investors. Honestly, for a long time she couldn’t understand why was it her business. That lasted until Bruce offered her a job, an old RD position of her late father. Of course, the numbers were tempting but the thing was finally made her say yes was the opportunity to work with the latest technology and to put her ideas into work. And use them on patrols later on. So she gave in.
And soon one thing led to another, when she was forced to get involved into those stupid galas. Dick hated them equally as much, but at least he would be accompanied by Babs and they definitely would keep each other entertained. Unlike her friends, Y/N was going to be there by herself since for obvious reasons her beloved anti-hero boyfriend could not attend. So, she would either join Tim in deep conversation concerning Wayne Enterprises, sulk in the corner with Damian scaring people away with only look or spend the night getting drunk from all the expensive alcohol. One way or another it was going to be a loooong night.
“Yeah, we do. Come on Y/N, please, I’m gonna need your help you know it.”
“My help? Dick you are making zero sense. You will have your girl to dance with, Tim to take the duties and Damian for a security system. Why do you need me?”
“Because out of everyone you just mentioned, you are the only person that is actually fun.”
“Should I tell Babs about what you just said?” the girl laughed and heard Dick do the same on the other side of the phone.
“Please don’t” he turned deadly serious a second later “but you know what I mean. We both have known every guest for years now. We know their behavior, their bad traits and can predict who, when and how will make a fool of themselves. We have our inside jokes. Come on, please…..”
“Fine, stop whining, it’s out of character. I’ll come…..
“I knew you will give in at some point.”
“shut up, Grayson. I’m not giving in. Firstly because you will owe me and you know I’m not lenient when someone is in debt with me. Secondly, Jay will not like it, so good luck with having to deal with him. And lastly, I still got my cat claws on, so don’t expect me to be an egg-sucker.”
“As for the debts, that something we’ve been back and forth with for years now, so nothing new. I can deal with my brother, and Tim will deal with toadying, he’s used to it after all.”
“I hate you, Dick.”
“I know Y/n. See you at 9. You need me to pick you? Since you are coming alone?”
“No, I’ll be fine. Cheshire will swing by earlier and change in the manor if that’s fine.”
“I’ll leave the window open. See you, Y/n.”
“See you, Dick.”
She disconnected the phone and rubbed her forehead in frustration. She really though she would get away this year, but she’s been keeping this foolish hope for the last five years, always with no desired result. She always came and frankly it was never even half as bad as she expected, not that Y/N would ever say it out loud. But now, she had to choose a dress to go in and that was the hard part.
***
“Please, tell me you’re not preparing for the gala.” Jason stood in the door, only half-dressed In his gear, watching his girlfriend hurrying-scurrying in front of her wardrobe wearing only a sport bra and a pair of leggings.
“I am…” she groaned
“Was it Grayson? Did he force you? Do you want me to talk to him?” he took a few steps closer and grabbed her hands calming her down a bit.
“Nah. It’s fine. It’s always like this. He said I should come, I object, he uses his last-year arguments and I pretend to fall for them. It’s kind of tradition now. I would hate to break it.” She shrugged
“Maybe I can make knew tradition of making Dick attend the party with a bruise or…..”
“Stop it, Jay!” Y/N punched his shoulder and he grinned “if I really didn’t want to come, believe me I wouldn’t. But it really is entertaining making quiet jokes about all those bigwigs with excessive self-esteem and watching Tim trying his best to not speak his mind. The only thing that sucks about it is that I have to go alone” she moved her hands up his arms to his neck, pulling him in and he immediately grabbed her waist and leaned his forehead on hers, swaying from side to side.
“We can have our little party here. Or you can come with me to the patrol.” He whispered
“Mhm, don’t try to play me. That offer is a trap on your side, Red Hood only works alone. If you don’t count two teammates. And he does not want or need anyone else. Let alone little troublesome vigilante that also works with the bats.”
“That little vigilante cat knows her ways around words. She can play two sides, doesn’t she?”
“Jay, come on. You will never let me go with you and I will never ask. Too much of a risk and distraction. But I’m up for that party for two idea later on….”
“Do you have anything specific in mind?” he whispered seductively and leaned in to kiss her, but she quickly pulled away.
“Maybe. Maybe not. That depends if someone will take me home after the gala tonight. I mean, I have a couple dresses to choose from and I could use man’s advice on what to wear. Even if I absolutely hate the idea of playing the bait for man’s money. And I hate getting dolled up. I’ll be much more comfortable with tee and sweatpants or my suit. But I don’t have much opportunities to look nice, so…..” she pecked Jason lips quickly and moved towards the open wardrobe “what do you think, boyfriend?”
“Babe” every word she just said stung him. He knew she would never betray or cheat on him, but the thought of all those creeps staring at her and getting dirty ideas made him want to tie her to bed and keep her in the sheets with him, reminding her who’s the one to always keep her high and satisfied. But they all had duties to take care of. So he settled on embracing her from behind and kissing her neck softly “you know you can wear whatever you want. You will look hotter than hell. And I know how to fight if anyone would like to steal you away.”
“Babs is the resident beauty not me. If anything Dick should be scared. I’m only …. Addition.”
“Addition?” Jay kissed her neck again hitting her soft spot and making her gasp “you’re the crown jewel, babe. I wish I could go with you and watch everyone getting so jealous of me having you all to myself….” his lips on her skin was sending goosebumps all over her body.
“Jace….” She whispered closing her eyes
“Yes, sweetheart?” his grip was now tighter and she loved it and hate it at the same time.
“Let go of me. Now. Cause if you don’t neither me nor you will leave this apartment tonight.”
“Would it be so bad?” he muttered against her shoulder blade but reluctantly released her. “you should wear the black and red one. You will break necks in it.”
“Bet it has nothing to do with the fact some particular vigilante got those colors as a signature.”
“Vigilante? Who? I don’t really recall anyone choosing that palette.” He smirked with the boyish grin and she could not stop herself from kissing him again.
***  It was 8 when they both left the apartment, using different exits and wishing each other good luck. No hugs and kisses since that would only make them waver once again. Red Hood was on patrol while Cheshire made her way towards Wayne Manor making sure no one was following her. Being truthful to his words, Dick left the window open and without any trouble she found herself in his room, where much to her surprise she found Babs getting ready.
“Hey there, girl.” She smiled removing her domino mask and meeting with red-head wide and sincere smile “what are you doing here?”
“I could ask you the same question, kitten. Is my boyfriend cheating on me?”
“Oh, you caught me! I only came here to tell him our little affair was over since I cannot do this to my best friend.” Y/N put her hand on her heart “And arguably because my boyfriend was after him to hurt him, but that’s on the side.”
“It’s good to see you Y/N.” Barbara smiled again and came to hug the other girl “dick told me you were going to get ready here so I thought we might as well help each other in preparation.”
“Oh, thank god for your foresight. I have no idea how to drape this freaking dress to avoid putting my whole chest on display.
“I had my suspicions about that.”
“And I am absolutely hopeless with makeup and hairdo, so yes, please and thank you for any help you can give me.”
“Don’t worry, my friend. I will make you look perfect.”
***
Barbara really was a magician with women stuff. Only because of her skillful hands and endless ideas Y/N was now looking like a real lady, classy and gentle, even if most of the times she was just a girl next door. Her dress fit her perfectly and any risk of showing too much was eliminated by cleverly used veil, draped on girl’s shoulder. Her make-up was almost invisible since Y/N had pretty skin (luckily she got no bruises or cuts for the last week so there was no problem with that) and she refused using anything more than some concealer, liner and mascara sticking to the minimum. Unlike Babs she ditched the lipstick not wanting to look like Joker after having one drink and leaving stains on the glass and all over. But still, she felt odd, especially standing next to Babs with her perfect figure and proud posture. Cheshire was used to skin tight suit that was supposed to protect her and enable all the kicks and punches, but this? Evening gown that accented all her hated curves and imperfections  made her feel exposed, not protected. And this was another tradition that was happening every single year even though after all this time she should already be used to it.
“good evening, ladies.” Dick emerged from behind and offered an arm to Barbara “Babs, Y/N.”
“Richard.” Babs smiled at her boyfriend
“Hello Grayson” Y/N smirked only to cover for her insecurity. In a second she would be left all alone like a prey while Dick and Babs will make rounds together.
“You look nervous kitten” Dick pointed out and Y/N scoffed
“Nervous? Of course I am. I’m nervous for the safety of everyone here. You know I got…..”
“claws, I know. And that is exactly why I took care of things.”
“I’m sorry you did what?” she nearly choked because of his words.
“There’s this one guy, really big fish in IT industry. We are trying to get him to share some ideas with WE. And since you are in a warlike mood, you will talk to him. Besides, you are the only one here that actually knows enough about the technology to cover the subject so…..”
“Are you insane?!” she yelled-whispered “did you even hear a word I told you about attending this gala. I wanted out of the radar not being put on the spotlight! What happened to…..” she paused when an elderly couple passed through and smiled charmingly “what happened to the inside jokes and making fun of people?!”
“I’m sorry Y/N, but it’s like I said. You’re the only one knowledgeable enough to succeed. Just this one guy, please, and then you are off the hook.”
“Where is Tim when you need him?” she hissed and reached for the nearest glass of champagne “I don’t think I can do it sober.”
“I will owe you twice” Dick pleaded
“That is tempting…..”
***
The guy assigned to Y/N was hot. Tall, dark haired and well-build, with perfect nose, lips and all face. His eyes glistened when he saw her approaching and in a real gentleman manner he turned towards the girl.
“You must be miss Y/N Y/L/N?” of course his smile was perfect as well and Y/N was almost blinded by the whiteness of his teeth
“I am” she smiled through gritted teeth “I suppose you’re the tech genius Mr. Blake?”
“ Please, call me Desmond. It would be so much easier to cut the distance this way”
“I see you are very direct Desmond. Does that match in the workplace?” he might have been a predator but she was the one who hold power over words, not the other way round.
“We are not in workplace, are we?”
“But we are supposed to discuss some RD matters.”
“Who said we can’t have a little fun while at it? This is a party after all.”
“High-class party, Mr. Blake and as a CEO you surely understand that.”
“Of course, I had nothing wrong on my mind. Tell me, miss Y/N, do you dance?”
“Only when I’m forced to” she muttered making sure he couldn’t hear her while taking another discreet sip of champagne
“I’m sorry?”
“I said I do, although I am not very good at it.”
“Maybe you just haven’t met the right partner. Let me guide you” he offered his hand and lead Y/N onto the dancefloor.
This was going to be a looooong night, she thought while noticing Dick and Babs moving to the music on her left. Dick put his thumb up while Barbara only smiled. This was already a torture. Hopefully, things were going better for Jay.
***
Two hours and three drinks later Desmond seemed a bit nicer than at the beginning. Y/N was not drunk, she was used to keep her senses alerted all the time so she poured away all the alcohol Desmond so wholeheartedly kept on bringing. He did not and that’s why they were now sitting on the secluded couch, far from the crowd, the man babbling about how pretty she looked and how much of his type she was.
“I think you had enough Mr. Blake” she put a hand on his when he reached towards another glass. Apparently that was a mistake since he turned her gaze towards her, his eyes widening.
“Tell me Y/N, why is a girl like you alone at the party? I mean, you are hot.” Oh, fuck. She knew where he was going now. “and everyone here is just ogling you, me included.” Fuck square since he moved closer, almost grabbing her hip.
“ You’re drunk” she said standing up “I think you should sober up. Alone.”
“Don’t you dare turning your back on me, you little bitch. Who do you think you are?”
If only he knew…..
“A woman who knows better than to argue with you. You work for your own reputation Mr. Blake and let me tell you, you are only embarrassing yourself right now. Maybe you should stop before some reporter takes a picture of you stumbling.”
“You think you are so high and mighty, huh? A strong, independent woman, working for Wayne? Acting like a whore to get some attention and you can’t even get a boyfriend?”
“Careful with words, now” she warned slowly turning into Cheshire
“Or what? What exactly will you do, huh? Cause I don’t think you will do a thing…..” he lunged forward and before she could react had her pressed onto the wall, his lips on hers “you are only good for one night stand. And you ask for it, wearing that dress, you little bitch. You only deserved to be fucked and forgotten.’ He was using the fact no one could see them in this place
“Get the fuck off me!!!” she yelled all her instincts kicking in when she pushed the man away and he stumbled back. Unfortunately, while doing so, he stepped onto the hem of her dress tearing it apart and leaving Y/N legs almost completely exposed. “Damn it.” She muttered turning red while the man started laughing like crazy which finally caught some attention and Dick immediately came running for rescue.
“What is going on here?”
“Your little wanton friend is finally dressed the way she should be from the beginning.” Blake snorted
“Mr Blake, I think you should leave….” Tim rushed from the other side of the ballroom scared that either his brother or his friend would kick the man’s ass and made even more of a scene. This was going to be a PR nightmare.
“Leave? Oh, no, no, no. Not before I have a little fun with your little rag doll, here.”
“Let me though.” Another voice interrupted the discussion and Y/N, Dick and Tim turned their gazes towards the side where it came from.
“You’ve got to be kidding me….” Dick whined
“Oh, hell no!” Tim screamed
“What the…..?” y/N said in surprise
“What. The fuck. You think. You are doing?”
“Jason…..” dick tried to step between his brother and Blake before it came to fisticuffs. All of a sudden the latter became much more sober than a second before.
“Get out of my way, Dickhead. This scumbag just humiliated my girlfriend. I will not let him get away with it.”
“I’m sorry but…..”
“You are not sorry.”
“You’re right. I’m not sorry and I can’t let you through. We are trying our best to avoid bloodbath here.”
“I don’t fucking care! He asked for it.”
“Jason.”
“Back off, replacement!”
“Jason.”
Only now he stopped in his tracks. Because of her voice. Her soft, calm voice. All this time she was standing there silently watching the scene, her dress torn apart , hair messy due to the scuffle, being her calm, collected self. Fuck, she was so beautiful, somewhere deep inside he could not blame this man for wanting her. Who wouldn’t wish for this beauty to be in his arms. But she was his and only his. Only he was allowed to hold her and kiss her and love her. No one fucking else. And this one here, were not only trying to force himself on her, but also called her a bitch and a whore. And that was something Jason Todd could not let go easily.
“Jason, please, let’s just go home.” She said calmly “come on, baby. Nothing happened, all right? He’s not worth your anger. He’s just sad, pathetic man with a lot of problems, apparently. I’m safe.”
“Baby” Jason came closer to her sneaking his arms around her pulling her close “he needs to be punished. He offended you. Let me  take care of that…..”
“Nope. Not this time. Besides, as much as I appreciate your effort, I can take care of myself and this one is just beyond are level. So why bother when we can go home and have that little party for two you mentioned earlier?” she caressed his side softly looking straight into his eyes and he was slowly melting.
“See? I told she is a whore! You better watch out for her, she will cheat on you with the first man…..” Blake did not get to finish the sentence when Dick and Jason grabbed each of his arm and dragged him out the door.
“This will hit all the headlines tomorrow morning….” Tim stammered out, his face as white as a ghost
“You can just buyout all the press companies in Gotham” Y/N said, equally white, but not because of the press.
“Are you kidding me now Y/N?!”
“Come on, Tim. Not the first PR drama for WE. We can turn this around. If not as Y/N and Tim then as Cheshire and Red Robin. We’ve done this before, all right?”
“Fine.” He huffed “One problem at the time. Now, are you all right? He did not hurt you, did he?”
“He could never. I’m better and stronger than it seems in this dress, or rather half-dress now.”
“Good. Otherwise I would have to stand against my own rules and help dick and Jason beat the man.”
“Speaking of the devils, this is taking them too long. Do you think maybe we should check out what is going on?”
“Nothing is going on. The boys are making sure Blake would never come around again. And from what I can predict his company will go down soon.” Barbara chimed in
“If that’s coming from the Oracle, who are we to argue?”
“By the way, where is Damian? He was supposed to act like security. How the hell did Jason sneak in? Not that I’m complaining, but I’d rather dance with my boyfriend than see him fight again ….”
“I was not the security! I never wanted to be here in the first place! I was forced!”
“Who wasn’t?” Tim scoffed
“You’re good Y/N/N?” Damian asked turning towards the girl
“Yes! God! I’m fine, please stop asking me that. I’m just a bit ….. tired.”
“You can stay at the manor than. There is always a place for you.”
“Thanks Dami, but…..”
“She is not going to stay. I’m taking her home.” Jason came into the view again, his nose bleeding.
“What did you do Jace?”
"I told you I know how to fight for you."
“Where is Dick?” Barbara became alerted and both girls exchanged looks
“I’m here. I’m fine. It’s all taken care off.” The oldest Wayne was clutching his bleeding nose as well.
“Did you two have a fight? How unsurprising…..”
"Wait, you beat each other instead of that fucking Blake?" Damian frowned "Can I do it then? I need some action, this party is boring like hell."
"He's been taken care of as well. Probably won't come around ever again" Jason stated proudly.
"What did you do him? Can you descibe in details?" the youngest brother suddenly became much more energetic and interested.
“I’m out, I’m done” Tim turned around throwing his hands in the air “you are all on your own now. I;ve got to do some damage control. See you tomorrow, Y/N. Remember your promise.” He left and so did Damian leaving Jason, y/n, Babs and Dick alone.
“Why did you beat him Jace?”
“He was supposed to watch out for you!”
“I said I’m fine!”
“But who knows what could have happened?!”
“could have, would have, should have….. How about we stop with the possibilities that never came to life, hm? How about you calm down, Jace?”
“How can I calm down?! You could have been hurt!”
“Dick? Babs? I’m so terribly sorry for everything that just happened.” Y/N decided to stop paying attention to Jason for a while.
“As much as I hate to say it, it might have been a bit of my fault.” Dick admitted
“a bit?!”
“Shut up Jason. I’m not talking to you now!” Y/N hissed and he just stood there with open mouth but did not dare saying a word. “I think we should call it a night, do you agree, Babs. We can’t let boys kill each other, right? Someone has to be smart.”
“Yeah, that’s true. We can’t ever rely on them with life choices, can we?”
“Nope. But I guess that’s the Wayne charm. Talk to you tomorrow?”
“Sure y/n. I’ll let you know if dick’s coming after Jay to take revenge for the beating.”
“Ok. I’ll let you know if Jace is coming after Dick to avenge my honor” Y/N laughed and waved Babs and Dick goodbye before turning to Jason. “As for you….”
“Look, I did not mean to make a scene…..”
“Jay….”
“I saw you in danger and acted without thinking…..”
“Jason….”
“You know there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you…..”
“Oh for god’s sake!” she moved forward and cut his babbling with a passionate kiss taking him by surprise and leaving a few spare seconds for his brain to react and started kissing her back, his hands travelling up her sides. “I love you, you idiot. And I’m not mad at you, really. That was kind of…. Hot.”
“Only kind of?” he smirked
“Yes, because you still think I cannot take care of myself. You really don’t have to put  the guns out every time you think I’m in danger. Especially when I’m not.”
“but you still like me in my vigilante mode, don’t you?”
 “I never said it.” She scoffed
“Sometimes, words are not needed. I can settle on sounds.” He smirked and she smacked his head becoming red.
“Why are you even here? What about patrol? What about….red’s matters?”
“It’s a quiet night. I was patrolling nearby by accident….
“by accident?” she raised an eyebrow
“And thought I would swing by. And you know the rest.”
‘You are a child, Jason. A big child. And we definitely have a lot to work on in that area. Are you going back on patrol?”
“I wasn’t planning on, but…..”
“Good. Cause you know, I might be a bit turned on and need someone to take care of that. Are you up for the challenge?”
“Let’s go upstairs.” He picked her up and carried her the stairs to his old room, bridal style.
“Wait, here?!” she squealed when he threw her onto the bed and climbed up hovering over her body.
“Do you think I can wait? Honey, I need you right now.” He pressed his lips onto her, delighting in the way she melted into him and started letting out those sweets sounds. “now we can start our party” he smirked moving down her body, removing the straps of her dress and taking care of each square centimeter of her body.
“Jason….” she moaned arching her back “come on, don’t tease…..”
“I’m taking my time with you, babe. You will have to deal with it….”
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AITA for not having a job despite having time for it?
🍏🥝🍏🥝 <- to keep track of this when it posts,
My family really loves talking about me(20) when they think I'm not listening. I've heard them on multiple occasions say that I need a job and that I should just start working part-time while I'm going to college. The issue with that is that while other people can do both pretty decently, I dont feel like I'm capable of doing both part time and college without one of them suffering a lot because of the other.
My family is pretty financially stable, and the fees I owe never go over 900 dollars and sometimes I even make my own money off of commissions to help pay for things. I actually did have an actual job during my classes for a while filing things and remote video editing work (for the same job) but one of my family members worked with me there as my boss and I decided to quit after they decided to ask if my mom would've rather died than had me after I told him she called trans people abominations (I am trans, I'm only out to that family member and my brother). I haven't found a consistent thing to do to earn money since but I've been trying really hard to advertise my commissions since then.
The part where I feel really guilty though is the fact that I've been going to a community college for almost 3 years now (with my family supporting me money wise) and know I'm only going to come out with a one year certificate because of how fucked my schedule got in my first year. I didn't meet some prerequisites , and despite the course I wanted being a 2 year degree it was worth almost 80 credits, which felt insane as I went into it. 5 classes a term, some 5 minutes after the other, all based on pouring hours and hours into artsy projects (video, audio, 3d modelling, painting, 2d animation, ect...). I broke down within my third term after I started failing some of my classes. I was still trying for my 2 year degree up until 2023 where I decided that getting a certificate that was similar and getting a job after would probably be better for me at this point rather than spending ANOTHER 2 years struggling OR straight up giving up and dropping out with nothing.
I'm also home a lot when I'm not in class (I'm only taking 2-3 classes a term now). I do little things sometimes like take out the trash and pull dishes from out the washer and so on but it's all only when no one is home because the place where things generally need to be cleaned up is all in our very small kitchen AND the fact that I'm scared of them poking fun at me for "finally doing something for once" because it makes me feel terrible when they do. I end up chilling out in my room completing work and desperately finding work arounds for projects to only ever really need done in my room or on campus- generally anywhere that's not going to worry my grandma too much.
I've told my family that their teasing doesn't make me feel good but it just gets responded with "that's just how we show love!" when I know it doesn't have to be that way! My boyfriend teases me pretty often but the difference is that he actually listens to me when I tell him something he said didn't feel very good to me and we talk it through, and then he doesn't make that joke again or i feel better after knowing the context of it!!! A lot of my family members will bicker until another one ends up crying and it's horrible to watch how petty and bitter everyone can be.
Don't really know what else to write, AITA guys? I know I could be doing a lot more around the house instead of working but I'm scared of being touched (my aunt randomly spanked me as hard as she could one time last year) and scared of more mean comments being thrown my way. I already have a plan to leave this home and have been open about it to them, but I don't want to rush it if I don't have to and want to spend a few years saving money up so that I'm not in a horrible situation if things go awry.
What are these acronyms?
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gunilslaugh · 4 months
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Hi! I'm so happy to see your requests open again. I hope you're doing okay dear 💜
Can I please request another part of Xdinary Heroes as your older brothers and you're dating another member? Let's say there was a time skip (like maybe 3-6 years) and you and the member are about to get married or/and you expect a child?
Take care and drink a lot of water 💜
Thank you! I hope that you are doing ok too! 💜
This is kinda a part 2 to Wait, You're Dating My Member, so there are references to it, but it still can be read as a stand alone :)
All members (U ~ U)
Summary: It’s been six years since you started dating your brother’s bandmate, Xdinary Heroes, now you two are getting married/having a child.
WC:~1.2k
Warning:none 
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Gunil
“I can’t believe my bandmate and sibling are getting married,” Gunil cooed whilst looking at the engagement rings on yours and Jungsu’s hands. 
“I mean we’ve only been dating for six years,” you remarked. 
“Yeah.” Jungsu intertwines his hand with yours. “He’s taking our engagement better than when we told him we were dating though. Remember he just stared at us not saying anything,” Jungsu chuckles recalling the memory. 
“That’s right we thought that we broke him,” you laughed too. 
“Because I never saw the two of you dating coming. I didn’t think that it was a possibility, but I’m really happy for you both,” Gunil says. You and Jungsu tying the knot makes Gunil feel really sentimental. He finds it a bit crazy that his member is becoming his brother in law, but likes it nonetheless. He feels elated that he is there to witness yours and Jungsu’s love story unfold. 
“So I get to be the best man right?” Gunil quirked while folding his arms.
“Actually we were thinking maybe Seung-” You began to tease.
“Yah!” Gunil cut you off.
“Yes, you’re going to be my best man,” Jungsu told him.
“As I should be,” Gunil hummed happily.
Jungsu
“And I was worried that the two of you would breakup. Now you’re married with a kid. Jungsu mused as he watched you holding your newly born child in your arms with Gunil holding you in a back hug, head peeking over your shoulder to admire your guys’ child.
“That’s right you kept askinging us if we were sure,” you noted, recalling the past. 
“Yeah I also said to not act couple-ly in front of me.” He shot the both of you a playful glare, but Gunil only held you closer. 
“You think that we’re cute don’t lie,” you sassed him. He does, but he will never admit it, out loud, so he rolls his eyes at you. “As if.” “You two did make a cute kid though,” he says coming up to boops your twos’ child’s nose. “I can’ believe I’m finally an uncle,” he adds. Jungsu was excited to be uncle, he had been waiting for it. He often asked after you and Gunil got married when you were gonna make him an uncle. He sounded like your parents asking for a grandkid.
“Yeah, well when are you gonna give our kid a cousin?” you played. Jungsu blushed, averting his eyes.
“Eventually,” he murmured.
Gaon/Jiseok
“I guess I can’t steal him from you now,” Jiseok told you at your wedding reception. 
“The papers aren’t filed just yet,” Seungmin jokes. 
“Aye!” You smacked Seungmin, your newly wedded husband, in the chest. 
“You know I’m just joking.” Seungmin pulls you into his side and presses a kiss to the crown of your head. 
“Gross,” Jiseok muttered, but he secretly finds it adorable. Since he’s your brother he doesn’t want to tell you how glad he actually is that you and Seungmin have each other. He thinks that the two of you make a really good pair. What you still don’t know is that when he first found out about you crushing on Seungmin six years ago he immediately rushed to tell Seungmin about it. Why? Because Seungmin had told him right after you left on the day he first introduced you two that he was interested in you. Jiseok actually played cupid to get you and Seungmin together. He feels like a very successful cupid now as he watched you and Seungmin cut your wedding cake. Maybe one day he’ll tell you the truth or maybe he won’t. All he knows is that he’s very happy that you and Seunngmin are together.
O.de/Seungmin
“Here we got a gift for you?” You handed Seungmin a bag before sitting beside Hyeongjun, your husband, on the couch.
“What’s the occasion?” Seungmin questioned, looking at the bag. 
“Just open it,” Hyeongjun told him. Seungmin listened, opening the bag to see a folded shirt. He took it out of the bag, letting it unfold.
“World’s Best Uncle,” he read out the words on the shirt. It took him a few moments to register what it meant. “U-Uncle?” he repeated. “I’m gonna be an uncle?” he asked with wide eyes. 
“Yes, I’m pregnant,” you revealed, placing a hand over your stomach. Seungmin jumped up from where he sat to engulf you and Hyeongjun in a hug. 
“Congratulations,” he told you both sincerely. 
“Thank you,” you each said. 
“How far along are you?” Seungmin asked.
“Almost three months,” you replied. Seungmin’s heart was filled with warmth at the news. 
“And I was worried about you hurting Hyeongjun,” he chuckled.
“Even threatened me about it.” You playfully shook your head.
“That really weirded me out,” Hyeongjun noted. 
“Y’know we both like you more than each other, but who do you like more, Hyeongjun?” Seungmin pressed. Hyeongjun smiled smartly.
“My child,” he answered, putting a hand on your belly.
Junhan/Hyeongjun
“I can’t believe you're marrying y/n tomorrow,” Hyeonjun tells Jooyeon.
“Why? Didn’t think that we would last?” Jooyeon said jokingly.
“It’s not that. You two were just such an unexpected pairing to me. Now we’re about to be in-laws,” Hyeongjun explained. Jooyeon laughed loudly.
“What can I say I’m hopelessly in love with y/n. I really care about them,” Jooyeon states. 
“I know you do. Seeing you step up to care for y/n made me see you a bit more maturely you know? As our maknae we always babied you,” Hyeongjun chuckled lightly. 
“You guys still baby me,”Jooyeon grumbled. “But thank you. I promise I’m gonna take the best care of y/n for the rest of my life,” he swore. 
“You better,” Hyeongjun lightly threatened him. 
The next day Hyeongjun tried to hold back his tears as he saw you walk down the aisle to meet Jooyeon. Yes you two were an unexpected pairing to him, but now he thinks that you are the perfect pair for one another. As long as you both are happy and he knows that you are, he couldn’t be more elated about you marrying his member.
Jooyeon
“Aww, you are such a precious little nugget,” Jooyeon coos at yours and Jiseok’s child as they wrapped their tiny hand around his thumb.
“Jooyeon please stop referring to our child as a nugget,” you sighed. 
“What? No! They are the third nugget of Nugget Time. I have to call them a nugget,” Jooyeon insisted. You send your husband, Jiseok, a pleading look. 
“The nugget has a name and it’s c/n,” Jiseok said, patting Jooyeon on the shoulder. Whispering a small “Just don’t call them a nugget when y/n is around” into Jooyeon’s ear. You heard the whole thing but rolled your eyes, but decided to leave them be. You cherished the bond between your brother and husband. Jooyeon cherished the bond between you and his bandmate too. Your baby started to get a bit fussy, so you were quick to take them into your nurturing arms. Jiseok too was quick to join you at your side in comforting your twos’ child.
“My sibling and my member really got married and even have a child now. I guess it really is a small world,” Jooyeon spoke recalling the words Jiseok said when he asked about why out of all people you two had to date each other. Now couldn’t be more glad about it.
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yoshida-chiyo · 3 months
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°⋆☆↼ Christmas Eve ⇁☆⋆°
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pairing: jake x reader
genre: fluff
warnings: none
word count: approx. ~0.8k
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author's note: hiii 🌟✨ i hope you're all soaking in the cozy vibes of christmas eve 🎄💕 here's a little something i wrote for absolutely no reason (ᵔvᵔ) enjoy! hope your christmas will be as special as you are 🌠✨
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Christmas Eve was always a magical night for you. The snow-covered streets, the twinkling lights, and the warmth of her family's cozy home all added to the enchanting atmosphere. But something else made the night even more special for you this year. Your crush, Jake, would be spending Christmas Eve with your family.
As you eagerly anticipated the arrival of Christmas Eve, your heart skipped a beat at the thought of Jake joining the festive celebration. Jake, your older brother's best friend, had always been a familiar presence in your home since childhood. He was tall and charming, with a laugh that could fill a room. He was basically family. His friendly banter added an extra layer of joy to every occasion. For you, however, he had long been more than just your brother's friend.
You had been infatuated with Jake since the beginning of high school. He was intelligent, charming, and had a smile that could light up a room. However, you never had the courage to confess your feelings to him. You were afraid of rejection and losing your friendship. So, you kept your feelings hidden and settled on being just friends with him.
As you helped your mom with the final preparations for your Christmas dinner, you couldn't help but steal glances at Jake. He was chatting with your dad in the living room, laughing at one of his jokes. Your heart fluttered at the sight of him, and you couldn't believe he was actually here, spending Christmas Eve with your family.
After dinner, everyone gathered around the Christmas tree to open presents. Your parents had always treated Jake like their own son, so he had a pile of gifts waiting for him under the tree. As he unwrapped each one, his face lit up with joy and gratitude. You couldn't help but smile as you watched him, feeling grateful to have him in your life.
Finally, it was time for you to open your gift from Jake. You nervously tore off the wrapping paper, your heart beating faster with each passing second. When you saw what was inside, you couldn't believe your eyes. It was a beautiful necklace with a small pendant in the shape of a snowflake.
'Jake, this is so beautiful,' you exclaimed, trying to hide your blush.
'I'm glad you like it,' Jake replied, a slight hint of nervousness in his voice.
Your parents exchanged a knowing glance and excused themselves, leaving you and Jake alone in the living room. Your heart was racing, wondering if this was the moment you had been waiting for. You couldn't believe Jake had chosen this special night to give you such a meaningful gift.
'Yn, I have something I want to tell you,' Jake said, his voice shaking slightly.
Your heart skipped a beat as you looked into his eyes, waiting for him to continue.
'I know we've been friends for a long time, but there's something I've been wanting to tell you for a while now. I've always admired you and realized that my feelings for you go beyond friendship. I know it's a lot to take in, but I couldn't keep it to myself anymore,' Jake confessed, his face slightly red.
Your heart was pounding in your chest, and you felt like you were in a dream. You couldn't believe that Jake, your crush of five years, was finally telling you how he felt.
'I feel the same way, Jake,' you said, unable to contain your emotions any longer.
Jake's face lit up with a smile, and he took your hand.
'I've been wanting to do this for a while,' Jake said, locking eyes with you. "Do you mind if I kiss you?"
Your heart fluttered at Jake's question. A soft smile graced your lips. "I'd like that," you replied, feeling a mix of excitement and joy.
Jake chuckled before leaning in and pressing his lips to yours.
The kiss was everything you had ever dreamed of and more. It was full of warmth, love, and a sense of belonging. You pulled away, smiling from ear to ear, knowing this was the start of something special.
As you sat by the fireplace, talking and laughing, you couldn't believe this was all happening on Christmas Eve. You had always imagined confessing your feelings to Jake, but you never thought he would feel the same way.
As the night went on, you exchanged stories, memories, and hopes for the future. You felt like you were seeing Jake in a whole new light.
As midnight approached, you and Jake cuddled on the couch, watching the snow fall outside. You couldn't help but feel grateful for this magical Christmas Eve and for the courage Jake had to confess his feelings for you.
'Thank you for making this the best Christmas ever,' you whispered, resting her head on Jake's shoulder.
'I should be the one thanking you for giving me the best gift I could ever ask for,' Jake replied, placing a kiss on your forehead.
As the clock struck midnight, you and Jake shared another kiss, sealing their newfound love. You knew this was just the beginning of their journey, and you couldn't wait to see where it would lead you both.
As you said your goodbyes and Jake left, you couldn't stop smiling. You had always believed in the magic of Christmas. This year, it had indeed brought you the greatest gift you could have ever asked for - love.
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ad0rechuu · 8 months
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★ MILKY WAY. ━━ (050) I’m alright, I promise
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WORD COUNT. 1346
WARNINGS. none just fluff, a lot skinship tho!
credits to @ari-shipping-stuff for being my beta reader / writer <33
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THE MOMENT YOU WALK INTO THE DANCE STUDIO, THERE ARE EIGHT GUYS CROWDING YOU, BOMBARDING YOU WITH QUESTIONS AND GREETINGS.
And in San and Mingi’s cases, apparently, affection too. They immediately throw their arms around you the moment they see you, showering you in praises and compliments while the leader tries to get them off you in a protective fashion.
“Please let her breath!” Hongjoong yells, holding both of the men by their collars. Chuckles echo trough the large space. San looks embarrassed while Mingi looks mildly displeased, at most. It never fails to surprise you that someone of Hongjoong's stature could control the seven individuals just like that. It’s honestly impressive.
He walks up to you and places a hand on your shoulder.
“It’s nice to see you again Yn.” He nods with a polite smile.
Rolling your eyes, you push his hand off your shoulder, only to engulf him in a tight hug. He groans like it’s a chore but he returns it almost right away.
“Why do you sound so formal, Joong? Are we strangers?”
“So much attitude. I feel Seulgi’s pain.” Hongjoong moves away from you and flicks your forehead.
You stick your tongue out at the older boy, rubbing your forehead as you turn to the others.
Jongho is the first to come into sight, and you greet him.
“Took you long enough!” He replies, not meeting your eyes.
You completely ignore the youngest's words, only focusing on their underlying meaning.
“I was right you are pretty cute!” You laugh, ruffling his hair. He begrudgingly accepts, much to the others shock (and maybe a little bit of envy).
“Our Maknae is adorable, isn’t he?”
You hadn’t even noticed Wooyoung creeping up next to you. His voice gets louder as his head moves to rest on your shoulder, startling you.
“He never lets us do that though.”
Yunho joins your other side. “This feels like favoritism.”
You look up to him. While he’s about the same height as Mingi, he has a more innocent face. Which definitely doesn’t translate to his body.
The two of you share a quick side hug before you go over to meet the reserved boy who hasn't said much, thus far.
He’s a lot more timid in person compared to over text. You offer your hand to him which he gladly shakes as you two exchange pleasantries.
“Did you find any blackmail content yet?”
A unique giggle erupts from Yeosang's lips as he shakes his head.
“Nah, you deleted all the good stuff.”
His deep voice compared to that angelic face surprises you, but at the same time, it also makes a lot of sense.
Not even a minute later, you walk with determination to the eldest. He kept his distance the most, mainly just watching you interact with his younger brothers. The first thing that you note is that his hair grew quite a bit. You had your suspicions during the call a month ago, but it was more noticeable now.
“Your hair never fails to take my breath away.” You said, still eyeing the hair. Pink truly suits him.
His brown eyes met your own, a glimmer in them as you connected your hands in excitement.
“Only my hair?” He jokes shyly, making you laugh.
“I lied! All of you does actually!”
He wants to laugh at your comment but his breath gets stuck in his throat the moment he realized the close proximity you two were in. If only you knew what you did to him. While you were busy giving him the prettiest smile he’s ever seen, he worried his heart was going to beat out of his chest.
Sadly, he didn’t have enough time to respond in a cool way like he wanted to as Mingi interrupted.
Mingi is someone with a lot of natural confidence. Not in a cocky way, but rather in a way that he radiates it to those around him.
That same confidence seems to disappear the moment you turn to him.
“Hi.” Is all he could muster, the wide smile on his face growing even wider as you cup his cheeks with adoration.
“Did you forget about me?” The voice behind you that you recognize as San asks. You turn to him to meet his pouting face.
“Of course, I didn’t, Sannie!” He nearly tackles you with the hug when he hears his nickname leave your lips.
His cheeks turn a warm color when you whisper some encouragement about his crush in his ear before he can even respond. The guilt of lying to you hits him but he also knows that now isn’t the time to come clean. Instead of saying anything, San opts to hide his face in the crook of your neck, leaving you to stroke his hair as you laugh.
You aren’t laughing at him, the opposite actually. The fact that you feel so carefree with these guys makes you laugh. Suddenly, happiness doesn’t feel that far away anymore.
As you part, you shoot a smile at everyone. “So, you guys wanted to show me something?”
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And they did. You reminisce about the intricate dance moves and impressive facial expressions they just showed you as you’re sandwiched in between Mingi and Seonghwa in the booth everyone has settled down in.
You expected them to be good but not to this extent, you bet that they would make it big if they chose the idol career instead of the dance crew route.
You let the phone fall on the table after watching the dance video for the nth time with a loud sigh in admiration causing you to get some weird stares from the patrons of HanuelSan on accident.
“Why didn’t you tell me that you guys are this good!” You whine, looking at Hongjoong specifically.
Yunho, Yeosang, and Jongho, who sit in front of you chuckle at your enthusiasm. Seonghwa and Mingi exchange a look that you can’t really decipher.
“Did you ever ask?” Hongjoong says simply as he reaches over the table to retrieve his phone.
An offend look replaces the previous emotions on your facial features.
“I did! Many times! You just refused to show me anything!” You quip back.
You let your head fall on Mingi’s shoulder dramatically as you slump back in your seat. You feel his shoulder tense up at your action. Just as you’re about to lift your head back up his hand pushes you gently back to your previous place.
Your pouting doesn’t last long when San returns from behind the counter with your drinks. 'Thank you's are thrown to the dark-haired man in response.
A silence falls over the group as everyone enjoys their drinks without a word, clearly tired from the dancing. It’s not awkward though, not at all! It’s strangely comforting. Just as you push your mask down and lean forward to sip at your own drink, a familiar voice reaches your ears.
Only it’s not actually speaking to you, instead Taegyu’s warm voice fills the cafe. The group exchange worried glances as you search for the speaker that the song is coming from.
“I’m so sorry, my sister must’ve added this song to the automated playlist.” San stands up quickly, apologies spilling from his mouth. “I’ll change the song, don’t worry, Yn!”
You reach for his hand, making him stop in his tracks.
“No, let it play please! It’s alright.” You insist, your other hand also wrapping around his as reassurance.
San still looks unsure, regardless of your words. Judging by the looks he shares with the others, they seem to share the sentiment.
Seonghwa places a consoling hand on your shoulder lightly. “Are you sure you’re alright?”
You nod. For the first time since you’ve met Taegyu, your heartbeat doesn’t speed up when you hear his voice. The idea of him doesn’t make you want to throw up with sadness. And when you picture him, you feel positive feelings but none of them heartbreaking or romantic in any way.
You’re finally over Park Taegyu.
“I’m alright, I promise.” You smile.
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arecaceae175 · 1 year
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What's going on with Four and Wild - LU update analysis
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Ok so obviously Four and Wild are going through it. I'm gonna talk about that.
Starting with Wild. My boy. He's having such a bad time right now. All of them are, really. It started with his fight with Four
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Wild is dealing with his past trauma from losing the champions, and being unable to save them
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This comes up again when he's giving his speech to Twilight. He sees the "old Link" as a ghost along with the other champions. It isn't who he is anymore.
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After he had his breakdown, though, he really got himself together. It was his inner strength and desire to help Twilight, for sure, but I also think we can't discount Four's contribution.
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Wild realizes that Four is right. It isn't going to help Twilight if he's in the woods having a breakdown. AND IT IS A VERY VALID BREAKDOWN!!! As a viewer, it's completely understandable that, when faced with the potential death of his brother, best friend, and mentor figure, Wild's past loss and trauma is coming up and making it really hard for him to deal with the situation.
But from Wild's perspective, his feelings aren't productive to helping Twilight. So, Wild pushed his fear down and turns it into something that can help.
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We've got to give Wild some credit here. Besides Hyrule, he's the only one who has been able to do something tangible to help. And that's not discounting the others, there just isn't anything else they could do. Because of Four's encouragement, Wild is able to come up with something he can do to help.
And then, he goes on to give Twilight the hope he needed to keep fighting.
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Twilight needed that. Everyone needed some hope. Time awknowledges the importance of what Wild said at the end of the panel. He's thanking Wild for lightning the mood, and for giving the group hope, and for reminding Twilight what he's fighting for.
That's so important. He got to help.
That is probably not the end of Wild's trauma memories / breakdown. He's going to need to let those feelings out again at some point. But for now, he was able to help Twilight.
Four, however, isn't so lucky. He said all those things to Wild, and was able to help Wild, but Four doesn't know that. Four thinks he made the situation soooooo much worse.
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Not only has Four not been able to help (in his mind), he also drove out one of their members (again, in his mind). This is very much not the case to us as viewers, but Four's stuck. As evidenced by his colors in that update, he is feeling very conflicted. He's SO worried about Twilight, and he wants so badly to be able to help. But he hasn't been able to.
Even after Wild comes back, Four is still stuck in his despair and his guilt.
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And in the most recent update, he's the only one who doesn't smile
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The others at this point are laughing at Twilight's joke, and feeling a spark of hope because Twilight is feeling well enough to make a joke (which I'm sure was Twilight's goal), but Four can't bring himself to smile. He's suffering so so much, but he doesn't believe his feelings have a place right now.
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And he's holding Wild's sword in this panel, which I think is important. A lot of what Four's feeling right now is related to Wild. Obviously most of it is Twilight dying, but still. Four is holding Wild's broken sword, and saying that only Twilight matters right now. He's pushing down all his feelings and just trying to focus on helping Twilight.
And then Wild is able to make everyone feel better, but Four still feels like shit. He still thinks he pushed Wild over the edge. He's spent the last few updates fighting with Wild, Four, and Legend, and fighting withing himself.
At the very end, as Wild is walking away, Four is also in focus.
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He's specifically watching Wild go. I hope we're going to get a conversation between Four and Wild soon, because they really need it. Four needs to realize that he did actually help Wild, and they both could stand to apologize for the fight, if only to make themselves and each other feel better.
The fight wasn't anyone's fault, really. They're both so young and have been through so much, and now they're watching their brother die and there's little to nothing they can do about it.
So in conclusion, Wild really stepped up, and someone needs to give Four a hug.
Image credits to @linkeduniverse!
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majorbaby · 9 months
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i was going to make a video compilation but actually i think that would give MASH too much credit or make it seem like I really think this show did generally well by race and racism, plus I can't go back and edit a video if I change my mind at any point. so here's my text-based list of race moments that actually land for me, whether intentional or based on my personal interpretation.
s01e05 The Moose - which is mostly a white saviour episode but actually does do a few things right:
this moment of solidarity between Oliver and Young-Hi
in response to the Swamp Rats' indignation that anyone would sell their child into servitude, Ho-Jon explains very frankly "Well some of the locals sell their kids for money Hawkeye, they have no other means." - not to say that it's right that Young-Hi's parents did that to her, but like, they didn't sell her to get rich, they did it because they're likely living in poverty and they have other younger children to support
Young-Hi cheekily explaining in her letter to Hawkeye "heehee the nuns have no idea I'm Buddhist" she's taking them for a ride, it's great
and Young-Hi's "I am also very beautiful!"
s02e15 Officers Only
Hawkeye introducing a black enlisted man as his brother-in-law - soooo very recently, like I argued this at the mic at my last convention, we've started to rethink the use of"brother" and "sister" to refer to your union comrades has start. if your boss caught you organizing with a friend after work, you would say "oh that's just my brother/sister". arguments against this are gaining traction now because of growing awareness of non-binary people but tbh it should have never been a thing it only protects white people who can reasonably pass as siblings, if you're black or brown you're SOL (as you usually were anyway). so anyway. this is a long ass paragraph just to say that Hawkeye saying " brother-in-law" in the union episode of MASH makes me feel ways. someone was thinking about intersectionality way back then.
s02e19 The Chosen People
Sam Pak in OR at the beginning of the episode, thanking America for saving Korea "from the bottom of our bomb craters." and also just generally making jokes that actually land about the Korean language because he's the one making them, "Pish-posh? That's my mother's family name"
tbh Sam walking around like he owns the base is pretty great in general
s05e08 Dear Sigmund
Klinger: Smaha! Smaha! Potter: [to Private Habib] What'd he say? Habib: He said "Smaha! Smaha!"
If it is Arabic it's funny because Potter assumes Habib will translate and he just repeats the words in Arabic because that is what Klinger literally said. If it is gibberish it's funny because Potter assumes its Arabic and Habib gives him the gibberish. This is one of my favourite gags in the whole show and fun fact also the moment I realized Jamie Farr must be a native speaker because his accent is so natural. It's pretty cool he got to flex that.
s05e11 Hawk's Nightmare
this is just me, but I love that Hawkeye describes the people of Crabapple Cove as never changing colour, always the same "off-white" - this was a time you almost never heard white people acknowledge their whiteness, except when speaking about racism. really struck me the first time i heard it. probably my favourite thing from Hawkeye re: race and it's not intentional. I definitely prefer it to his white saviourism
s06e08 In Love and War
the exchange between Kyungsoon and Hawkeye where the extent of his naiveté is put on display, "You're being awfully practical about this" "I thought you liked that about me [list of things she had to do for survival that Hawkeye initially admired in her but is now throwing in her face]"
episode ends in Hawkeye having to accept that sometimes love is irrelevant, the circumstances are what they are (the love was there and it didn't matter, but it was there) - this imo is the only episode of MASH that even begins to touch on the realities of being a Korean civilian in the war
s08e03 Guerilla My Dreams
the gang fails to save a woman from being taken away and she will likely die, as would've probably happened irl. sometimes being on a sitcom isn't enough to save you from your fate as a prisoner of war and it was good to be reminded of that for once. it's the white saviour trope averted.
s08e08 Private Finance
I can at least appreciate that this time when someone is explaining how all sides of the war are to blame for the scourge of war, it's a young Korean girl in her own words. rest of the episode is questionable but normally such a line would go to Hawkeye.
s08e15 Yessir that's Our Baby
the Korean official biting back when Hawkeye tries to accuse him (on behalf of the country) for not recognizing mixed-race babies as Korean, stating that neither does America recognize mixed-race babies with American fathers as Americans, unlike France and the UK
s11e01 Hey Look Me Over
this episode is textually about the very specific and not uncommon experience of being desexualized as a fat, Asian-American woman - it deserves a proper episode recap/analysis with that lens and I'm planning on take a stab at it if/when I ever get around to that ep in my rewatch. these stories were not being told in mainstream media until like, five years ago. there are some the hypersexualized or fetishized Asian woman in media and usually the movie/show/comic is doing that as a selling point rather than commentary. it's unfortunate we haven't progressed much since that moment 40 years ago.
[citation needed, cannot remember the name of the episode]
while admitted a Korean doctor tells Hawkeye he wishes things were different and that he could work alongside Hawkeye and BJ and Hawkeye asks with perfect American ignorance (paraphrase), "You'd want to do that?" and he responds, "You treat the enemy, why can't I?"
And finally, Soon-Lee and Klinger in GFA, a little bit in As Time Goes By. I started writing an essay on Klinger as the romantic lead of GFA but I think I'm going to try to make it a video essay so I can include clips from the show without having to make a bunch of gifs.
But in a nutshell, Klinger gets to do stuff in GFA that the often emasculated brown man still doesn't get to do much on television. As MASH progressed we did occasionally get to see Klinger take on a more serious role, Alan Alda has spoken on trying to do that for the character rather than rehash dramatic plotlines for Hawkeye or BJ who got plenty of their own.
Having Klinger represented that way gives audiences a chance to see him more three-dimensionally. As someone who is capable of romantic love, attraction, courage and someone who might be sexually desirable to others - in a less direct way than Kellye demands of Hawkeye in Hey Look Me Over. I think the lack of subtlety in Hey Look Me Over is great because there can be no question about what that episode is supposed to do and also because it drives home that Hawkeye is so blinded by his preconceived notions of what a "desirable woman" looks and sounds like that Kellye has to scream it in his face before he realizes what he's been doing. But it's also nice to have an example that's woven into the writing and cinematography.
Normally I don't like to add these kinds of disclaimers because I value open conversation but if you're rb'ing, please be mindful of your tags. I intentionally excluded a lot of the moments where I know I'm supposed to give this show an A+ for its progressivism when it has a white person demonstrating basic human decency. That bar is just too low for me.
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hey gang what time is it its time for another joe trohman podcast. this actually came out like a month ago but i missed it until isa linked it to me and because i like doing these heres a highlights reel
the host says he appreciates that joe opened the book with the question of whether or not satan fucked his wife to which joe replies "well you know, when you have kids, sometimes you wonder that. you truly wonder what are these demons. i love my children btw they're phenomenal."
sometimes it does get tiring playing the same songs over and over. joe says that "thnks fr th mmrs" has a really good energy and tempo that keeps it exciting to play live
he talks about playing a really short iheartradio christmas show pre-pandemic and nobody in the crowd knew "sugar we're goin down" since they were only familiar with the more recent hits like "centuries" and "uma thurman" and joe said that it made him fall in love with sugar all over again in a weird way ldjfldkfd
he laments recently getting the chance to see wu-tang, nas, and busta rhymes at the hollywood bowl but he didn't go
his love language is giving gifts! he got his brother a custom drum set (which his mom attempted to throw out)
he reiterates that when writing the book he didn't want to be mean to any of his bandmates cause he likes them and thats not what the book is about! the host makes a joke: "like how you guys had that threesome with simple plan...i understand, you don't wanna get into that!" joe is offended that he clearly doesn't know how many guys are in simple plan. "there's more than three guys in there! the orgy was far larger than you give it credit!"
he doesnt remember any other names that the band could have been called but he does think fall out boy is a pretty terrible name for a band. "i can't believe i'm in a band called fall out boy."
discussions of the band origin and how joe funded it with his bar mitzvah money ("fall out boy, funded by judaism!") but when asked about financial gains from the band he says they all split everything evenly and it's one of the things that's helped them last this long
talking about scott ian and the damned things and he talks about how managing a supergroup is like herding cats because everyone is so busy with their respective groups. he says he'd LOVE to do a third damned things record though!
he talks about how weird it was to have this boy band aspect to them when they were at their peak pre-hiatus, because they were all hardcore kids and punk kids.
he recalls that around this time patrick asked their manager, with visible concern, "are we...the nsync to panic at the disco's backstreet boys?"
he's glad that they've outgrown that and kept pushing forward and looking forward, and by now they're no longer a boy band. "we're a man band!"
he thinks it's kind of neat to see the emo movement of the aughts become nostalgic and cool now ("it was not fucking cool when we were doing it [...] we stuck around for long enough to Not Be Lame"), but it's a big thing for fall out boy that they do not want to be a nostalgia act and they want to keep making new albums.
the host semi-jokingly says "so you and panic at the disco are not gonna go out on tour, is what you're saying." joe says "no" very flatly and i lose my shit.
he denies that fall out boy is working on any specific new music. he says they're just piecing things together organically and that no real album has coalesced. (note: this episode aired 11/12, ~2 weeks before the fob8 tribune ad)
he talks a bit about working with brian posehn on the axe and how much he loved doing it! he calls the whole story a metaphor for dealing with pain and trauma and the different ways there are to confront that stuff. he said the axe is coming out as a trade "soon" so people who don't have a subscription to heavy metal can read it
his first concert was tom petty and the heartbreakers when he was 10 or 11
he says the two things that matter most for a band's live show are the drummer and the singer. he then proceeds to be extremely sweet about patrick and andy.
"patrick, he's incredible, he's so gifted, and he's worked so hard with his voice lessons and figuring out how to sing from the diaphragm properly, and he really knows how to work through when he's sick and having real issues, so he's quite a trooper."
"and andy is just a great drummer. when he thinks he's had a bad day i'm like...yeah. sure. i don't think you know what that is."
he did not get laid in high school. first time was in a shared tour bus, listening to testament (a thrash metal band), when he was 19. (they never saw each other again)
since testament was the soundtrack the host asks if he ever gets a reaction whenever joe hears chuck billy (testament's lead vocalist). joe says without missing a beat, "when i see him i do, that's for sure."
he is an avid bowler. he has a wristguard and a spare ball and he used to take lessons. he calls it great stress relief!
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TMNT03: Dark Turtles Headcanon Time
no you do not get a choice, now listen to me. a lot of it is probably inspired by @amevello-blue Dark Turtle fics on AO3, especially the names bc i for one would’ve never come up with that lmao so credits to them and also Read their Fics no i am not Asking.
anyway. im mad we didnt get a 2nd season of Fast Forward that potentially included a Dark Turtles Redemption and all i can think about is them getting taken in by Cody when the turtles travel back to their time and if you know me, im all about the Found Family Shenanigans. so after some grumbling and growling and hissing the boys settle in and finally get to be more than just weapons of destruction.
DaVinci [Dark!Leo]
nicknamed Vin or Vinny
"i don’t give a shit.” actually gives a LOT of shits
grows to be overprotective but in a really unconventional and grumpy way, ESPECIALLY about Cody and Simoni – when he doesn’t like where they’re at, he will literally scruff them and lift them up to another place, usually behind him
Bad Communication
So bad, oh my god, sir, please just TALK–
while he generally keeps to himself, most of his arguments are caused by him being very uncommunicative or just having no idea how to express what exactly is bothering him
that puts him often at odds with Bardi who will question him the most. one time they nearly duked it out in the middle of the kitchen bc Bardi was handling a sharp knife with his tail and Vin got lowkey worried that he’ll hurt himself or others if he’s not careful but instead of relaying that, he said something along the lines of “you’re shit at handling a blade” and it went downhill from there
he grows a substantial bonsai collection, but the one he got from Splinter is obviously the most well taken care of (he secretly named them all)
only Cody knows bc he was passing by and heard Vin talking to someone named Eliza and when Cody took a peek it was obvious that Vin meant the bonsai he was grooming at that time
PLEASE do not mess with his plants – not only will he severely maim you, he’ll also be very upsetti >:’(
Simoni once gifted him a turtle-shaped watering can as a joke but Vin uses it religiously
the lense over his left eye is actually removable but will leave him half-blind since his left eye is pretty much an empty socket with a prosthetic replacement in it – once he’s more comfortable, he begins removing the lense when he goes to sleep so he can actually close both of his lids
works out a lot, mostly bc the routine calms him (and he likes being the one who can hold back his brothers with just one hand)
once, Cody took them to the less populated countryside to show them the world beyond the city and went stargazing at night, ever since then Vin would sometimes sneak into the simulation room just to relive that moment over and over again bc it’s been the calmest he’s ever felt
Sanzio [Dark!Raph]
nicknamed Sunny
this guy LOVES to lie in the sun – ever since they existed, they’ve mostly been confined underground so the first time he actually got the opportunity to lie down on the roof of Cody’s home and feel the sun, he’d been hooked
Professional Napper™
yknow how cats loaf a lot? yeah he does that – in general, his and Simoni’s legs are the most flexible
you’d think he’s a heavy sleeper, but he’s scared Cody shitless countless of times when the kid tried to spend time with him as quietly as possible only to pass a glance and see those glum yellow eyes already staring back at him
while he can’t retract into his shell, he’s the only one who can achieve the closest thing to it by tucking himself as tightly as possible beneath his carapace
has the worst time during shedding season since his shell is the widest, so Cody and Starlee usually help him peel off his scutes – while he doesn’t feel it, he does not like the sound of it and wears noise-cancelling headphones
despite his initial aggression, Sunny is actually the calmest of his brothers, mostly bc he doesn’t have a lot to say since everyone else seems to run on higher energy than he does, so he can appear a little slow
if you annoy him, he will literally move away from you wordlessly
like, fuck getting into a verbal altercation, if someone just up and moved away from me mid-conversation and then settle down somewhere way off, that would emotionally damage me more than anything else
a fruit fiend, Serling has begun to buy the triple amount of fruits than he usually gets just bc Sunny keeps eating them – he doesnt even peel them
his favorites are cantaloupes and he eats them like apples
dont tell anyone, but Starlee is secretly his favorite bc she treats him like a huge cat
probably the laziest of all of them, yet physically he remains the strongest
likes watching movies – he doesnt particularly favor any genre, but he does noticeably watch a lot of documentaries. Cody thinks the narration soothes him
Bardi [Dark!Donnie]
nicknamed simply B
ngl he’s a bit of a Bitch
high-strung and high-maintenance, it drives Vin and Simoni up the fucking walls
he’s the moodiest, most standoffish of all his brothers and prone to constant sarcasm – however despite complaining about it, he never stops explaining the things he’s doing when asked
bit of an Instigator, it’s better to keep him busy so he won’t get bored and get ideas on how to entertain himself – naturally, he’s a fan of soap operas, the more dramatic the better
Bardi: this is a fun show Vin: the main character’s mother just died on screen Bardi: exactly, it’s hilarious
he was the hardest nut to crack, but Starlee eventually got to him by purposefully coding a system incorrectly while he was in the lab with her and he got so fed up he took over some of the work – it’s only later that he realized he got tricked into helping
oddly enough, that warmed him up to Starlee
he appears a lot more agreeable within a lab setting, but outside of it he will freely mock Cody for not knowing how to fry an egg (he doesn’t know either, he’s a hypocrite)
clearly uncomfortable with anything that involves emotions bc he sees them as a weakness and liability since Darius used to punish them for being anything but battle-hungry monsters – it takes him quite a while to come to terms that he is allowed to feel and let others feel in turn
he’s still super bad at comforting crying people tho, he’s not good with tears and usually just kind of. taps ppl with his tail like “there, there” while looking incredibly uncomfortable
despite his waspish know-it-all attitude he does warm up to everyone in the house and becomes a little possessive – these people belong in HIS bale and his tail has gained this reflex where it would start to wrap around the person he feels is being threatened to be taken from him
he used to squint a lot, like this angry, suspicious squint until Cody figured out he needed glasses
Cody: dont you get tired from all the squinting? Bardi: thats how i look Cody: do you. i think you need glasses Bardi: i need what now
Bardi is still kind of miffed that this didnt occur to him first
he files his claws regularly to keep them sharp “just in case” but wears special tips so he wont accidentally nick anyone, not since he did so with Simoni who immediately went to snitch to Vin
Simoni [Dark!Mikey]
gets called Moni, Mon or Monmon a lot
silly guy!! little guy!! dont let him bite you
the easiest to get along with – while he is a total wildcard and mischievous, he’s super curious about the world that was withheld from them and just. dives right in
absolutely does not understand video games at first despite having vague memories of them thanks to Mikey’s genes, but one all-nighter spent with Cody trying out the newest game on the market, he’s all for it
loves mangas more thann comic books – Cody just KNOWS Mikey would scream “BLASPHEMY!”
actually really loves reading bc he can learn so much and begins to have this huge assortment of random trivia in his head that he’ll just randomly blab out when it becomes relevant – or even when it’s not
the armor on his right leg isnt actual armor but a legit prosthetic after Cody scanned them for initial health checks
he can actually roll his tongue up into his mouth but bc of its current size, he cant keep it inside – him and Cody are still looking into corrective surgeries since there is the danger of his tongue being in the way of his breathing
while he likes a good brawl with his brothers, he hightails it out when Vin and Bardi start fighting since that energy always feels like wanting to cause genuine hurt. so he usually hides away for a few hours until he thinks the coast is clear or Cody/Starlee/Sanzio manage to coax him out
the Champion of Hide n’ Seek – he hides in the most unlikely places and nobody has any idea how he even manages to fit into some of these spots
he’s the most flexible, making him very nimble and acrobatic – he absolutely loves to climb stuff and especially likes to hang from the ceiling to scare the others
do Not touch his food. it’s not even a fun thing – he’s very protective of his food since Darius saw him as the runt of the litter for being smaller and naive and thus used to feed him the least, if at all
he will freely share his food however, but it has to come from his own will
Starlee once brought a pack of little fruit jelly cups and he’s been obsessed with them ever since
while he’s way more expressive than his brothers, he still gets incredibly nervous when involved in an emotional conversation – it takes him a while to realize nobody will punish him for feeling down and expressing it
the kind of guy who will randomly throw out theoretical or philosophical questions that make you have an existential crisis for a good few hours
Simoni: is fish wet when underwater Bardi: what the fuck, obviously, you moron Simoni: yeah but it lives there, water isnt wet to them Bardi: that’s– what? Sanzio: ...im going to bed.
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White lies
Time to out myself as NieLan shipper I guess.
Special thanks to @apho-sappho for pitching and brainstorming this idea with me <3
This is part of my LWJ and NHS are besties agenda, this time modern AU flavored
Enjoy!
Wei Wuxian sighs, contently, as he takes his place on top of Lan Wangji, thoroughly sated and impossibly cuddly after their third round of the night. Lan Wangji can't help stealing a little kiss from his red lips, eyes trailing over the mess of bitemarks on his neck and collarbones. He looks really good like that, hair messy and eyes glassy, his skin bearing the proof of what they've just done.
"We really need to buy Huaisang a bottle of something for letting us do this at his place." He says, a finger tracing over Lan Wangji's jawline.
"Mn. Bourbon. It's his favorite."
"My, my, no wonder your brother thinks the two of you are actually dating."
"Wei Ying."
"I mean, you do know a lot about him. That's a prerequisite for a relationship, isn't it?"
"You know it's nothing like that." Lan Wangji rolls his eyes as he runs a hand through Wei Wuxian's hair to disentangle it. "My brother thinks if he likes a Nie, everyone should."
"To be fair, they are quite attractive." Wei Ying pretends to think. "They're also rich."
"I am also rich." Lan Wangji defends, irrationally jealous. Wei Ying laughs and kisses him.
"Anyway," he continues, "we can't really blame him, can we? The Nies are a catch. And it's cute, for him and Nie Mingjue to date, and you to date Huaisang too."
"He is not at all my type." Lan Wangji huffs. "Only you are."
"Of course you'd say that now that you got me in your bed." Wei Wuxian teases, "It would be a bit disrespectful not to."
Lan Wangji's eyes glint with mischief. "I thought you liked disrespectful."
"Shameless, Lan Zhan! You know that's not what I meant!"
Lan Wangji kisses him to hide a laugh.
"No, but if you think about it, you and Huaisang have been friends since you were children, right? There's, like, a friends-to-lovers trope right there."
"Wei Ying."
He laughs and kisses Lan Wangji himself, slow and playful, before he decides he wants to ask more, actually. "For real now, what was your brother even thinking pairing you up with Nie Huaisang of all people?"
"He believed we were... compatible. Since we have been friends for so long. And he and Nie Mingjue arranged these accidental dates for us."
"Accidental dates?"
"Like inviting us out to the movies and them not showing up, making reservations for two people instead of four and the likes."
Wei Ying giggled. Lan Wangji continued.
"They would also spy on us, but we always noticed them."
"How did they not give it up? I mean, I love you but you can get pretty awkward."
A deep sigh. "Huaisang decided it would be convenient to lean into it. He could use me as a cover up."
"Why, cause you're so good and so rule-abiding?"
"Mn. He would lie that we are going out together and instead go do whatever else he wanted that his brother disapproved of."
"Like right now?"
"Exactly."
"Where even is he?"
"I believe he went clubbing. Nie Mingjue has forbidden him from doing so after he maxed our three credit cards last time."
"Kind of iconic if you think about it. I'd love to have the money to do that."
"I can give you mine if you want. My card doesn't have a spending limit."
But before Wei Wuxian can make some dirty joke about that, Lan Wangji's phone goes off, Nie Mingjue's name lighting up the screen.
Lan Wangji sighs, sliding his finger over to answer. "Yes?"
Nie Mingjue's voice, barely above the noise around him, comes through. "Is my brother with you?"
"Yes."
There is an unnatural pause after.
"Try again."
Lan Wangji pales only a little bit. "Pardon?"
"My brother is currently sucking face with a stripper at the same nightclub I am in with Xichen. So, as I said, try again."
Lan Wangji's grip on his phone falters. "I have nothing to say in my defense."
"Good. Your brother is... out of it, but a talk is in order tomorrow."
Another unnatural pause.
"And say hello to Wei Wuxian for me." Nie Mingjue says and hangs up, his voice carrying proof of the teasing smile on his face.
Tomorrow is going to be a very interesting day.
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lov3mayfly · 1 year
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Been thinking about Dick Grayson lately...
And I find it weird how many people, myself included, kinda forget to properly talk about or analyse him as a character... like I am not saying that there aren't people that are still making wonderful analysis of this character, but... most of the conversations I encountered lately seem to be either headcanons or people proving the headcanons wrong (maybe that is just me and my luck when looking for Dick Grayson posts, lol). But, there appears to also be a new trend now where fanon went from depicting Dick as the "soft, sunshine, best older brother" guy to "lets make it all about his anger" guy because he apparently was more angry than any other Robin or something... and I am like:
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I am sorry but can people (both from fanon and canon at DC, because they are guilty of this too, especially in stuff like the New-52 and other recent comics) stop flanderizing characters for one second?? Like, seriously!!!
Why did some people go from Dick is the most "innocent, cute, sunshine, supportive" boy to almost only talking about him being angry, and being even more angry and violent than characters like Jason?? Like, I don't understand... where is the damn nuance?? People do realise that Dick can have his iconic moments of anger (especially and logically after his parents died and wanted justice for it or when he had his big disagreements with Bruce or when he almost beat up Joker to death when he thought he had killed Tim... for not saying that after he did that he felt super guilty, so...), and still be the serious and compassionate leader, that can also joke around and offer support to his loved ones, right?? Like, one of the main things that makes him so lovable as a character/person both for readers and for other in universe characters that interact with him is how easy going he is and how great it is to work together with him... and that also means taking things seriously when needed...
He is not always joking, he is not guided by rage either... he is a balanced character and honestly, one of the very few characters in the Batfamily (though I think it's actually him and Babs) that are actually good at being team players and leaders (that last one especially)... like Bruce, Jason, Tim and Damian, for the most part aren't... or at least aren't "natural born leaders" (ignoring that DC decided to transfer this quality to Bruce after because god forbid the Batkids have something that they are better at and that they didn't previously learn from Bruce, just fuck that... give more credit to my blue boy you cowards... and, yes, Tim did learn to be a better leader later, but the point is that Dick is pretty much the only "natural born leader" of the Batfam or at least of the main/male members of it... ok sorry for the side rant but it needed to be said...).
Also, why does DC keep inventing excuses to bring Dick back to the Batfam when he is doing just fine on his own in Blüdhaven or with the the Titans (wherever the Titans are, lol... still is weird and kinda bad that now their base is in Blüdhaven, but that is a topic for another day...). Like, I guess it worked when the whole Batman was lost in time thing was going on, and everyone else (mostly Tim and Jay, let's be honest) and Gotham were losing it and he was basically forced to take the Batman mantle... which he didn't enjoy at all... he did it out of a sense of duty to Gotham, to Bruce, to the Batman legacy and to Damian... if Bruce is there and most things in Gotham are under control this boy stays away and needs to stay away from all of it as much as possible for his own well being and so he can develop more as a character, also remember that one of the reasons why he left Bruce and Gotham was because Bruce was treating him more like a shadow that needs to follow him and his mission without question... so why would Dick want to go back to Gotham, when he desires to have his freedom and build his own identity and life outside of Gotham, Batman and Bruce... so obviously, he cannot be the "caretaker" of the Batfam... And like, I am not saying he is an ass or that he doesn't help the others, especially his brothers, but he really just needs to go to Gotham if the world is ending or if a case of his leads him there, that's it... (I mean he can go visit his family of course, but the main point is that canon should stop making dumb excuses to bring Dick back to Gotham constantly or to be Batman or something else along those lines... and lets be honest, now there are other characters that are better suited than Dick to take up the mantle of Batman either temporarily in emergency situations or permanently in the future).
The main point, just like with Tim and Jason (which I dedicated more posts to in my blog because I got into knowing them and their stories more recently...), is that there are more facets to these characters than just the takes that fandom and canon put on them that are more reduced, flanderized and that fit into a *insert certain character stereotype here* (not always but latelly I have noticed this trend in DC canon too) or the DC writers just alter the characters to fit a certain narrative they want (and when they do this, it is so annoying, never mind consistency and logical character actions and development...). And this just ends up doing more harm than good to these beloved characters... sometimes stuff like this really makes me wonder if certain people (fans and DC writers alike) even like or even actually give a shit about them, you know... like the version of this character that they keep talking/writing about is not them, it is actually a different character entirely with their face, name and hero identity... and it feels kinda hollow, tbh...
Also, how is my blue boy supposed to inspire hope into others if he is now "the angry one"... don't take this brilliant ability of his away, I beg you please to not popularize this view of the character... please?
I just want people to show more respect to my boys from a fictional family that wears bat and bird themed suits while fighting crime... is this too much to ask for?
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Gym Buddies Part 3 - NSFW
FINALLY I got to finish this. I think I went through like 3 different versions even before I got to the smut part lol. I hope the wait was worth it. To read the other 2 parts check my masterlist.
Pairing: Raphael x cis!fem!Reader
Rating: NC-17, everyone is in legal adult age.
Tagging: @turtle-babe83 @thelaundrybitch @leosgirl82 @madammuffins @sharpwindow @m1dnyt3-w0lf @scholastic-dragon @tinkabelle19 @pheradream-15 @dilucsflame33
After the confession and the kiss in the Weights Room, you and Raph were going out and surprisingly taking things slow. There were a lot of passionate kisses, sure. The first few weeks were quite playful but also… not that different from how you normally behaved. And you were grateful for that. You were over the phase of rushing head-first into the new relationship just to watch it crash and burn later. Or so you told yourself.
The truth was you were nervous. You didn't want to lose Raph. What if he decided you two were just not... Compatible enough and- nope. Not going in that direction. 
You were on a mission today. Very important mission. To finally bed your turtle boyfriend. So, whatever the deal was you'd find out soon enough. To hell with nerves.
You packed your tightest yoga pants that made your ass look amazing and bonus points - they were red. No underwear for extra credit. The sports bra you chose had the lowest cut you could get without the girls spilling out. Your weapon of choice being yoga. He wouldn't know what hit him.
You have been practicing yoga for a while now on suggestion from your therapist. It calmed you down and helped with anxiety at the end of the day, especially when you couldn't visit the lair. Raph didn't know yet. You couldn't wait to show off.
You arrived at the lair dressed in sweatpants and a T-shirt, sports bag over your arm as per usual. 
"Hey babe," you walked up to Raph and stood on your tiptoes to give him a kiss.
"Hey doll," he wrapped his massive arm around your waist. "Ready to be sweatin' today?" He joked.
He had no idea. You grinned. 
"Yeah, although I hope you don't mind, I wanted to do some of my yoga today instead. Hope you don't mind."
"Uh, sure, I didn't know you were into that stuff," he tilted his head.
"My therapist suggested it. It's good workout, keeps me nimble and grounded." You booped his snout. 
"Sounds like something Leo would enjoy," Raph snorted, side eyeing his blue brother who was currently sulking after being destroyed by Mikey in Mario Kart. 
As if he knew they were talking about him, Leo looked up and glared at Raph. Ralph just flipped him off.
"Well, I certainly hope that you will enjoy it enough to join me later," you bit your lower lip, excited but also nervous about your plan. "I'll see you later." You quickly left a peck on Raph's lips and scurried off to enact your plan. 
You changed quickly in your designated area. Then you went to spread your yoga mat and started with some warm up stances. 
Raph arrived a while later with a water bottle and towel over his shoulder. It was perfect timing as you were in a downward facing dog position. The water bottle slipped through his fingers as he froze.
"Hi!" You greeted him cheerfully, seeing him from between your legs.
He fumbled trying to catch the bottle before it hit the floor. He cleared his throat.
"H-hi," he said, his voice unnaturally lower than usual. He almost walked into the weights rack as you were slowly shifting your position. 
You went with the extended version of your usual routine. You practiced all the necessary poses beforehand so you wouldn't fumble or pull something by accident. You could hear the dumbbells being lifted but there was no actual purpose to them. Good. That was your plan. You always made sure to do poses that would expose your ass or chest facing Raph so you could see the hypnotized, dumbfounded expression on his face. It was taking everything in you not to laugh but you could also see the tent in his shorts. Excellent. 
All this teasing and anticipation were making you wet, trying to guess when he would snap. By the end of the routine you were a bit sweaty. The wet triangle on the bra was accompanied by your perky nipples poking through. 
"Whew," you sighed. "That was good, right Raph?" You turned to him as you grabbed your towel to wipe your face clean. "I am going to hit the showers."
The death grip he had on that dumbbell was starting to bend the metal. He hasn't moved a lick for the past 5 minutes.
"Uh-huh," he replied oh so intelligently. His eyes were transfixed on your body.
"Raph? You okay?" You approached him and stopped right in front of him.
Suddenly he snapped. In less than a blink you were now on your back on the weight lifting bench.
"The fuck you are pulling, doll?" He growled. One hand was pinning your wrist above your head, the other was on your waist.
You licked your lips, swallowing and looking innocently at him. 
"I don't know what you mean~" you replied.
"Don't give me that bullshit," he hissed. "I'm not stupid."
"I know," you said huskily. "I just thought you might need a bit of a push since we haven't yet- you know."
He placed his forehead on your shoulder and made a deep growl. 
"Doll, you are going to kill me and I am trying so hard to go easy on you," he said. Your wrists were released.
"Why?" You asked, stroking the back of his head. There was more to the slow pace then?
Ralph hesitated for a moment. "Well… me and the guys were joking around one day before you came along," he whined and you could feel him turning his face to your neck. His snout slid over your skin and he inhaled your scent. "That whoever ends up dating humans should be careful not to break them. You are so squishy," he mumbled. "And Mikey said that if anyone was gonna break their human it would be me…" He watched his hands, stroking circles over your hips.
Oh. Oh, silly Raph. 
“Babe.” You took his face between your hands. “You are never going to break me. Well, there are sex accidents but that happens also between humans, and if I ever land in ER because of your dick - No. Regrets. I’m gonna ride it so hard you gonna break.” You squished his cheeks staring him right in the eye. “You hear me?”
You could tell by the way his face heated up under your palms and how his pupils expanded that he got the idea.
“Any other questions?”
He shook his head.
“What are we waiting for then?”
He blinked slowly. The next thing you knew his mouth was on you, kissing you madly. His kisses were always intense but this one was making it especially hard to think, knocking your air out. His tongue was so hot in your mouth it made your core drip even harder just to imagine what would happen when it’d land on your sex. You moaned, scratching his scalp under his bandana. Then you heard your shorts ripping in half and now you were kneeling on the weight training bench. Raph's face was between your legs. His strong hands were on your thighs. You heard a loud churr as his tongue brushed over your folds and that was all the warning you got. You got your wish. He started eating you out like a man starving. He lapped at your juices, sucking and kissing your pussy. That talented tongue pushed inside and moved with purpose, fast. (“And furious”, you giggled to yourself between soft moans.) His forefinger found your clit and pressed to it, rubbing slow circles. You rode his face, gasping in delight. His other hand squeezed and slapped your ass. He was good at multitasking.
“Raphie~” you moaned. 
His tongue moved in and out of you, rubbing, tracing, fucking you. God, you needed that! You loved the friction. The roughness of his finger on your clit. The callouses. Your magnificent warrior. And now you were falling apart riding his face. 
The orgasm hit with a shudder and heat. You held onto your lover's head, squeezing him between your thighs to just fall backward into his lap. He was grinning at you like a cat who got the canary. You were grinning back at him like the canary who knew that could get so much good time out of the cat. 
Raph helped you sit up properly, you waited patiently for him to undo his pants. His cock sprung up ready and you could see the precum pearling at the tip. He was so big and you briefly worried about the reality of your ER joke. Eh, you only live once, right? Fuck it. Your reached down and slipped your hand over the proud dick. It felt so thick and hot in your hand. You squeezed and he groaned. 
“Babe, it’s all yours, don’t tease,” he whined. You giggled, pumping him a few times. Your fingers barely touched around his full girth.
“Oh, I know. I know,” you cooed. 
Using his knees as support you began to lower yourself on him. Slow and steady. You were already almost a slip-and-slide down there but he still was a challenge. It gave you an excellent opportunity to torture him a little. 
The head went in with no problem. You went down until you felt just a smidge of resistance, then gave him a small squeeze, watching his delightful expressions. He was clearly holding his breath, focused on your pussy, slowly swallowing him in. He groaned, licking his lips. Then you went up again, almost letting him slip out. He looked back up at your face alarmed. You winked and went down again, this time taking in more of him. Then back up again. Rinse and repeat. You did it two more times. 
You groaned, feeling yourself needing more but this was too much fun. During your performance, Raph got a hold of your breast, calloused fingers stroking your nipple. Oh yes, you were enjoying this. Until the growl. 
“That’s enough, doll.”
Raph gripped your hips abruptly and shoved you down. You almost saw stars, gasping. You knew he was strong. You knew how much exactly he could bench press. You never expected this skill to be used on you. 
Your turtle beu held one hand on your hips and the other under your armpit. You held onto his arms as he began to use you. Faster and faster. 
“Oh god, Raph!” You moaned. You held on for dear life. His dick was stretching you, rubbing you in all the right places. Faster, faster. You were out of breath. 
“FUCK” You both screamed out. You inhaled sharply as the second orgasm wrecked your body. You felt him pumping you full, so full you were making a mess of the floor, his and your (already messed up) pants.
You leaned against his chest, heaving. You could feel his heart beating through his plastron, going 100 miles per hour. You smiled.
“See, you didn’t break me,” you joked.
He laughed. “You are unbelievable!”
You both kissed.
“If you’re both done!” Splinter’s shout reached your ears and you blushed like crazy. “I would like to ask you to clean up after yourself!”
Right… the gym didn’t have doors. 
“Fuck,” you dropped your head onto Raph’s plastron, mortified. Could Earth swallow you faster?
“Sure thing dad!” Your boyfriend shouted back.
“Thanks, Raph! I just won a 20!” Mikey’s shout also reached you.
“Fuck you guys!”
All he got back was laughter and hollering.
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incorrect-pipravi · 8 months
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More PipRavi headcanons cuz why not!
I imagine their first kiss was intiated by Pip because I think Ravi didn’t want to ruin his friendship with her.
I think it was at one of their houses. They were just sitting on the bed talking about Sal and The Andie Bell case.
“I can’t express how grateful I’m, Sarge. You gave my brother the justice he deserved and I’m forever in debt to you.”
Pip would reply “Give yourself some credit, Agent Ravi! After all, you were my partner.” there would be this moment of silence and Pip would pull Ravi and press their mouths together.
He would start kissing her back and she’d pull back and be like “I thought you’d never do it!”
“I wasn’t sure you liked me back, Sarge.”
Pip would laugh and be like “You’re way too smart to be that dense.”
He’d laugh and be like “I guess I am.”
And then they’d kiss again and they get walked on by one of their parents (probably Victor) who would definitely be like “Oh, finally! I’m glad you guys figured it out because everyone could see it but you two!”
Pip is a demisexual queen and Ravi is a bisexual/pansexual king and don’t ask me why they just give me those vibes!
Ravi’s first crush was SRK (a famous Indian actor) and he was so confused because in all of the movies he’d seen the guy is supposed to love the girl so he tells Sal and Sal tells him that sometimes people love someone of the same gender and there’s nothing wrong with him.
He comes out to Pip a few months into their relationship while watching a movie (the movie is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge btw trust me I was with them).
“You know, he was my first crush!”
At first, Ravi is nervous because what if Pip does not want to date a guy who is attracted to other guys too, but Pip’s answer would be a faux pouty “That’s not fair! How am I supposed to compete with Bolloywood’s biggest romance star?!”
And then Pip would actually get serious and tell him that it’s totally okay he needn’t to worry at all.
“Before you, I’ve never been attracted to anyone. I thought there was something wrong with me, too. And then I told Cara and after a very deep internet scroll, I settled on the term demisexual.”
Ravi would definitely smirk/grin and reply something like “So what I’m hearing is that I’m so sexy, I awakened something in you?” and Pip would roll her eyes and be like “I knew it’d get to your head.”
Ravi loves rainy weather because it reminds him of the first time Pip said “I love you.”
Ravi is definitely the cook between the two and he loves making Pip meals.
Especially breakfast in the bed.
Pip loves cradling her fingers in Ravi’s hair whenever they’re cuddling.
Ravi teases Pip about her height by putting her things on the top shelves (in honor of me going crazy over Zain’s and Emma’s height difference pt.2).
He would eventually give them to her, but of course it’s after a little cute angry Pip scolding!
Ravi has a scar on his chest due to a clumsy childhood accident that Pip jokes is hot!
“Yes, Pip. I know how very sexy and hot I am.”
Ravi knows how to play violin. I’d like to believe Sal taught him when they were young.
Pip loves writing poetry, but she keeps it a secret because it’s embarrassing (she has written many poems about Ravi).
Ravi finds them one day and he is brought to tears by how beautiful they’re.
“They’re actually inspired by you.” and here comes more tears and laughter and hugs.
Ravi would be like “I’m just so lucky to have you.”
Ravi has a good singing voice and he sometimes sings to Pip to soothe her back to sleep whenever she has nightmares.
I mentioned that Ravi is a swiftie but I forgot to mention that Pip starts liking Taylor’s music because of him.
And yes they go to the eras tour together. They’d even dress up in outfits inspired by their favorite albums/eras.
Pip would probably wear a simple dress with the cardigan because her favorite album is folklore/evermore and it’s not up to debate!
Ravi would probably put rhinestones around his eyes to imitate the lover album cover and wear some pastel colored outfit (most likely some knitted sweater and cargo pants).
Pip would so love the song “sweet nothing” because it reminds her of Ravi.
Forehead kisses from Ravi are Pip’s favorite while Ravi prefers the kisses Pip presses to the corner of his mouth and his cheeks.
They’re not the ones for big PDA but they do subtle ones like hand holding or a hand on each other’s thigh under the table or some such thing.
Ravi loves playing footsies with Pip when they’re having dinner with either of their parents because her blush is so cute.
Pip loves listening to audio books while Ravi prefers reading.
Pip claims that she is not the jealous type of gf but she definitely is! Like she trusts Ravi and she’s secure about their love but she just hates it when someone is friendly/flirty with him.
I think her jealousy stims from her insecurity that she doesn’t deserve him.
He always assures her that he feels like the luckiest person alive to have her and that she’s literally perfect to him.
I think Ravi is more protective than jealous, but he knows that his girl can protect herself after all she is Pippa freaking Fitz-Amobi.
He still tries to protect her despite that (like the time he yelled at Max).
Ravi’s biggest insecurity is probably his body because he’s not very muscular or strong.
Pip always assures him that he’s perfect by leaving kisses on his chest.
“Brains beat brawn any day of the week!” (Actual quote from the book btw)
The first time Ravi visits Pip in Cambridge, she takes him on a tour around campus and all of her classmates are very shocked because they didn’t think THE Pippa Fitz-Amobi is capable of being chatty and bubbly!
“Who are you and what have you done with my classmate Pippa??”
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About the PR thing, didn't Wes Vause team up with ML's PR lady to form a new PR company a while back, with Blake as his first client? I can't think of her name. It's like a weird name starting with E or something. Can Wes really be trusted, since he used to work for ML and is now partners with her PR person? Seems sus to me. I hope he is actually loyal to Blake and doesn't share info, but from the little I have seen of him, I don't trust him much. Also about ML's copycat addiction, after she released a song last year, someone in Blake's tag on twitter said that it resembled We Can Reach the Stars. Can anyone confirm that is true? I don't remember the name of the song, have never heard one of her songs and I'm not about to start. If true though, that would be the ultimate psycho move - always trying to leech off others ideas. It reminds me of the interview back in 2010 with CMT when Blake said that he had written Delilah and when ML came back and heard it, she tried to weasel her way into the writer's credits, and I was so happy when he stood firm and didn't give her writing credit, especially since he wrote it completely by himself and she had NOTHING to do with it. Can you believe a person would do that? I heard that Morgan Wallen said the same thing about ML, that she got her friend Nicole Gallyon to get her into a writing session with them so she could add a word and get writing credit on one of his songs. Anyway, here is the excerpt from Blake's interview. I am so proud of him for standing his ground and not letting her manipulate him. I just wish he had done the same for The House That Built Me (her fake tears in the truck while they listened to it - cuz she knows what a softy he is) and Over You (her rushing him to decide about it since her album was coming out - like I know it's about your dead brother, but my album is coming out so I need to know now if I can put it on there, like wut? If he hadn't decided by that point on his own to give it to her, she should have just let it go instead of forcing him to decide just for her own benefit.)
CMT.com (March 19th 2010)
What was Miranda’s reaction when she heard “Delilah”?
Miranda’s first reaction was to weasel her way onto the song as a writer. She heard the song just a few hours after I wrote it. I wrote it very quickly one day about the fact that her dog was ignoring me when I was supposed to be babysitting it... I’ve joked before that if her dog is in the highway and I’m right there next to it and a semi is coming, I know who she’s going to save. It’s going to be her dog. She loves the song, but I’m the only writer on it.
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Also, I forgot to mention, how sad is it that B knew that ML cared more about her DOG than him?????? makes me wanna cry. There is truth in every one of his jokes. Once when he was interviewed after 2011, they asked him if ML would be a good mother, and he said that if she treats the kid like she treats her dogs, then the kid will be golden...i remember thinking what a weird thing to say...like does she treat him so badly that he can't even use that as an example for how she would treat a kid?
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things that i want everyone to know about the return of true tv (riverdale season 7)
this season was promoted on the promise that you don’t need to have seen any of the other six seasons of this show. they also parodied nicole kidman’s “heartbreak feels good in a place like this” amc advert. 
as we know this season is set in the 1950s (in case you missed it, they were sent back in time after bailey’s comet almost killed them all) and jughead is the only one who remembers the present. 
brief interlude taken to condemn the murder of emmett till...okay back to the guardian angel plot line (???)
veronica is a ‘50s hollywood actress who is going to high school to get a sense of small town life before the filming of our town (1940?? maybe i misunderstood this dialogue tbh) 
cheryl’s twin brother is alive but he’s not jason he’s julian (for those keeping track, this has raised our ginger ratio on this show to an unacceptable number) [i am ginger and approve this message]
betty’s dad is back and probably not a serial killer but probably racist (we’re still having wild tonal shifts from jughead trying to restore his friends’ memories to prevent more wacky time travel to toni and betty trying to bring attention to the murder of emmett till) 
shazam reference! ✨ synergy ✨
hot rod archie hot rod archie hot rod archie (if this somehow ends in a performance of greased lightning...)
jughead finds the time capsule they buried after graduation and tries to use the objects to convince everyone they’re from the future 
“kevin...you directed some musicals...and were in...an organ harvesting cult” 
jughead explains to the group that if they do not want to wait for the comet they could instead get betty and archie to make out on a bed and detonate a bomb under them. i love being reminded of this thing that actually happened on tv. 
i need to be real with y’all i find 1950s archie really endearing he somehow has all of the stupidity of modern day archie but it’s presented as naive innocence (”i like. cars. sports. and fishing” like i love that for him!) 
cheryl walks into pops and shouts “j’accuse!” at veronica catching her in a lie after she said that she had been cast in our town, but oh ho, cheryl has found out from her movie magazine that it is actually natalie wood! but i’m here to catch them both in a lie because there is no adaptation of our town starring natalie wood so. 
veronica was involved with the 1955 car accident that killed james dean and her parents subsequently banished her. if you cared. 
there is this subplot about the push for safe driving after the james dean crash which i know did happen but this is clearly an issue for hot rod archie!!
rip hot rod archie he has agreed to unsoup his car 
just saw a WILD ad for reign on the cw streaming app...the end of the cw hurts all of us 
“good morning riverdalians” [transitions straight to a reading of “Mississippi–1955” by langston hughes holy shit] 
my joke post is not the place where i feel i have the nuance and space to discuss how this episode is engaging with racial discrimination and the civil rights movement but just know that it’s...it’s something to know about [edit: here is an interview about the decisions to include these plot points this season. i think it provides some important perspective on both the history of this show and the intent behind it, though of course intent ultimately doesn’t matter in terms of effect. still, a good start to have]
tabitha (the real tabitha, the guardian angel of riverdale), returns to talk to jughead and tells him that she used what was left of her life force to send everyone to the past but because the comet destroyed riverdale in that timeline, everyone needs to try to thrive in the 50s in order to find a path back to a different future. 
you know what no one else is gonna give blake neely the credit he deserves so i’ll mention that this version of the riverdale theme is actually really gorgeous. sir if you’re reading this please know that i listened to the riverdale score aggressively while writing on the cw for my ma thesis and it would not have been finished without you thank you for your service.
tabitha takes jughead’s memories and he tries to write them down before he forgets, only to forget after writing the words “bend. towards. justice.” (yes as in the martin luther king jr quote) and he finds his beanie from the future. end of episode. 
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