#i’m very inconsistent with it

[riality-check]

A continuation of this post. Part 3

ao3

As that long-haired guy walks away - his friend onstage called his name, but Steve didn’t catch it - Robin nudges Steve.

“Asshole roadies,” she says, sing-song.

“Get fucked,” Steve says with her.

It’s tradition, that little chant. Every gig, there’s always one venue where someone with far less experience says something. Steve knows he was blunt and probably shouldn’t have said anything with that tone, but after too many times, his patience is exhausted.

He can’t even blame the blunt thing on ASL. If anything, he’s meaner in English.

It makes sense. He knows English a lot better. He and Robin only started taking the ASL classes two years ago, when he really needed it. His left ear had been pretty much gone for a while (fuck you Billy Hargrove for putting ceramic in his scalp), but he sucked it up and started learning when his right ear started going, too.

Honestly, he has no idea what caused that.

Two years of ASL means he and Robin aren’t fluent yet. Not even close. But between that, his residual hearing, and the lip reading he’s relied on for longer, Steve does alright. If he wasn’t at a gig, he’d bring his hearing aids, but that’s a recipe for disaster and broken equipment.

Plus, he’s learned he can’t focus on his job when he hears as well as feels the music.

Robin taps his arm again. You good?

I’m good, he signs back.

They finish setting up before they grab a snack. The venue is pretty tiny, a standing room only place that serves pizza and a few drinks, and that’s it.

The pizza is really good though.

They finish up their slices before they go back to the booth. Robin is particular about not eating around the equipment, and Steve has long given up on fighting her.

Their jobs are pretty easy, in all honesty. The light cues are pre-written, and sound check was an hour ago. All Steve needs to do is hit the cues, and all Robin needs to do is adjust mic levels and turn them on and off as needed.

This leaves plenty of room for a healthy amount of fucking around.

As Robin, always on his right side, starts telling him a story about her friend’s ex’s (who is also her friend, because lesbians are just like that) latest date, Steve watches the crowd file in and nods along.

His mind, however, goes back to that guy. Someone always says something, and it’s always someone new to touring. Steve can just tell. All the rookies do the same thing; they look at the stage with wonder in their eyes. This guy was no different. Just some rookie giving Steve a problem, like always.

Except that this guy was different.

Rookies tended to want to prove themselves. They wanted to show off their fancy knowledge and make it clear that they belonged there along with everyone else who had a career. They wanted to catch Steve off guard, make him thank them for helping him out.

This guy didn’t do that. He was nosy and pushy and pretty and rambled a lot, but he wasn’t trying to be a dick. He was trying to look out for Steve, even if it was none of his business, even if he didn’t know him.

He ended up being a bit dickish, but he wasn’t trying to be. If Steve were a nicer person, he’d think that might count for something.

Steve is trying to be a nicer person, with emphasis on trying.

His watch vibrates, jolting him back to the moment. He lowers the lights, cueing the openers to go on.

The set list, along with Steve’s cues, is in in a binder between him and Robin, lit by a book light with a battery that’ll die at least twice, with their luck.

The first opener is a band Steve has never heard of called “Corroded Coffin.” If they’re any good, he might listen to their music.

Big emphasis on might because he’s not a big fan of metal. Punk has better bass lines, one that Steve likes to feel in his chest.

He hits the cue when they start their opening song, lighting them in reds and purples and-

Oh. Shit.

That guy wasn’t a roadie. He’s part of the opening band. He’s a guitarist.

A really good guitarist.

A really hot guitarist.

Steve is so caught up in stating that he nearly misses the next cue. He doesn’t, though. He’s a professional.

Robin elbows him, and he turns to see her signing. For one hopeful moment, he thinks she’s signing “hungry” and will offer to get them both more of that really good pizza like the wonderful friend she is.

But then she repeats the sign, again and again, and Steve smacks her before hitting the next cue.

“I am not horny!” he whispers, clearly loud enough for Robin to hear through her earplugs because she laughs.

You think he’s hot, she signs.

Steve rolls his eyes.

I’m right! she teases.

Steve faces away from her for the two seconds it takes for her to tug him back.

“Not fair,” she says, and Steve only gets it because it’s light enough to read her lips.

The band has gone through two songs, and the lead singer, a tall Black guy, is saying something to the crowd. Steve hears it just fine with all the mics, but understanding is too much of a struggle to bother.

He doesn’t really care anyway. He likes feeling the music and hearing it with what he has left (his audiologist said it won’t accelerate his hearing loss, so any hearing protection is a waste of money), not listening to whatever the bands have to talk about.

Anything important? he asks Robin.

She shakes her head.

Steve turns back to the stage in time to hit the next cue, casting the band in blue as the guitarist starts playing a really low intro.

Did you hear his name earlier? Steve asks.

Robin says something, but it gets lost in the music and the dim light.

“Hettie?” Steve asks aloud.

Robin shakes her head. Sorry.

She finger spells, messing up once and throwing it out with a wave of her hands.

“Eddie?”

She nods.

Steve hits the next cue and uses the rest of the time to appreciate the view. Eddie really is hot, in his dark jeans and tattered tank top, grin on his face and quick-moving fingers. And Steve has never had a chance to talk to the talent, even if they’re nosy.

But Eddie was nosy because he was worried. It would almost be sweet if it wasn’t so condescending.

He didn’t mean for it to be, the terrible little rational part of Steve’s brain pipes up. And he apologized. Multiple times.

The bigger part of his brain reminds him that it doesn’t matter what Eddie meant it as. Steve effectively tanked any hope when he snapped at him before the show.

Oh God.

He has to do a whole tour with this guy. Who he was a total dick to.

Yikes. At least he has Robin, who is-

Currently staring at him and signing “horny.”

Steve smacks her again, which she laughs at and returns instantly before they focus back on their jobs. They’re professionals, goddammit.

Professionals who are already on less than stellar terms with one of the openers.

He’s so not looking forward to the next few weeks.

Tag list (this is not a regular thing for me but it was manageable this time!): @just-a-tiny-void @weirdandabsurd42 @satan-is-obsessed @honeysucklesinger @coyotepup345 @gayafmermaid @thegingerrapunzel

#ria writes #steddie #steddie ficlet #steve harrington #robin buckley #eddie munson #corroded coffin #hoh steve harrington #rockstar eddie munson #stranger things ficlet #stranger things #st #st ficlet #also squad don’t get used to tag listing #i’m very inconsistent with it #gi;pe au

[zombie-bait]

happiest girl in the whole entire world

thinking about my favourite kind-hearted eldritch horror trapped in the body of my favourite traumatized goth girl

(+ purple variant)

#nona the ninth spoilers #nona the ninth #the locked tomb fanart #the locked tomb #the locked tomb spoilers #harrowhark nonagesimus #tlt spoilers #tlt #alecto the first #nona tlt #nona the ninth fanart #Vague Pyrrha & Paul in the bg #I miss reading those books man #Fanart #digital art #Recommending them to literally everyone I meet #Cuz man tlt did a number on my brain #On Harrow’s brain too lmao #I love making Harrow look inconsistent in every piece of fanart I do #My excuse is that its a book and her face on the cover of HtN and NtN is very small ok #One day I’ll settle on a design I like #That day is not today (two weeks left of my semester and I’m losing it)

[peoneys]

Hey, hey, hey, lover

You don't have to be a star

Hey, hey, hey, lover

I love you just the way you are

#wip #fanart #my art #art #dragon age #dragon age inquisition #lavellan #solas #solavellan #seth lavellan #oc #lune #it was supposed to stay a sketch but I like it too much gotta at least line it correctly #I’m on a roll #it’s been so long since I’ve drawn that much in so little time #very proud of myself #welcome to my personal inconsistent style he’ll #my profile side are always more realistic it’s the bane of me life

[gracebethartacc]

I made these rough hc doodles last week but didn’t post them oops

#isat spoilers #in stars and time spoilers #siffrin in stars and time #loop in stars and time #Btw no spoilers I’m only on like the tail end of act three atm #Tho I do know abt two hats as u can see lol #I’m very inconsistent w drawing loop bc it’s either canon spikey head or the sun head and I can never choose which one

[pyrobuyo]

Rocktober: Day 19 - Different !!

#I’m like very inconsistent with these but ssshshhshshshhhhhhh #also wanted to draw the copy robot in my style #rocktober2023 #megaman #mega man #rockman #copy robot #copy megaman #art #pyro's creations

[khytal]

Hi! Just wanted to drop by and say that while I love all of ur wolfwoods (u make him look so soft and squishy!), i could stare at ur chibi version of him for hours, i love him so much! Thank u for blessing us with him.

oh ty!! ;w;;; I happen to have a spare eepy ww doodle.,..here you go lol

#khyt.art #he’s gonna wake up with terrible neck pain ú-ù #I just realized I misread this ISKDHSKXHSKH #I’ve only drawn a little chibi ww like. twice……I’m not very confident in my microorganism doodles (they are inconsistent) #but I’m happy that all el woowoos of mine are appreciated x]

[im-da-bronx]

@dimension20official Was Brennan playing Pixie Hollow Online ambient music during Gorgug’s phone call with Zelda in Fantasy High: Sophomore Year, Episode 13 “Hellbound”?

Please confirm or deny.

#It sounded like Pixie Hollow Online music #but I know that PHO’s music was very inconsistent melody-wise #which makes it really easy to replicate without copying and also makes it hard to pin down. #To make matters more complicated #I’m fairly certain the PHO music is only available through YouTube bootlegs and covers. #dimension 20 #brennan lee mulligan #fantasy high sophomore year #episode 13: Hellbound

[catgriller]

I don’t see short skirt on them ,

I must change that

#my art is very inconsistent #catgriller art #jonathan sims #the magnus archive fanart #the magnus archives #tma #tma jon #i was either thirsting for jon #being the Genderfluid being I am #or genuinely wanted to see Jon in a short skirt #or all of above #who knows I’m a wild card

[fostopia]

Oh god who gave this moron a fucking camera.

| JONAH MARSHALL is answering questions |

#tethered au #tethered together #tmc tethered au #the mandela catalogue #my art #tmc jonah marshall #tmc jonah #jonah marshall #GOD HELP ME #IT BEGINS! #FAIR WARNING my stlye will be very inconsistent #But for the first I’m doing something like this #hopefully full color too #ask tethered together #NEW TAG

[blobitech]

What if rainbow brite got another retelling then what

#I really wanna lean on the magical girl aspect of the series for this #I want silly transformations and more put together lore and #I haven’t read the short comic series but I do think that . yes. #rainbow brite #80s #80s nostalgia #hallmark #also like the comics twink is named twinkle in this for obvious reasons #I can’t wait to show more of this though sobs #if ur interested :3 #my art #procreate #okay to rb #rbs appreciated #magical girls #I know the style is a bit inconsistent erm. it’s very based off doremi and precure cuz I’m insane hehe

[octoooo]

Rabito’s Winter Coat

Good time to mention that Makomo has a TikTok account dedicated to Rabito & Catyuu and their antics <3

She’s been getting comments about how Rabito looks in the Cold season

Started as silly doodle but it’s really funny to me:

Yes that means that shedding season is a NIGHTMARE for anyone near Rabito. Sakonji gets double-covered in fur because of Catyuu

#kny #demon slayer #octo’s art #tomioka giyuu #sabito #Sabigiyuu #urokodaki sakonji #kny makomo #SABIBUN AU #gave Makomo freckles #it’s like the Seal Of Approval that I loaf a character unfortunately I’m Very inconsistent with it #I imagine the coolest thing would be seeing his ass-heart expand #the love that created the ass heart is like yeast & makes him lorge like rising bread #gently press a ruler into his fluff & it goes a few inches before hitting his body #he’s pretty soft for a bit but don’t touch him when he starts shedding. the fur comes of Very easily #Sanemi & Catyuu bop Rabito around like a ball #Rabito can’t do much about it but it’s good exercise

[puppyeared]

Revisiting an older style

#Tried it using my current and old brush just to see XP #the thing about the HB pencil is it’s REALLY good for like depth and thick/thin strokes but it’s so hard for me to get it right #on the other hand blotchy is easier to control cause it keeps a consistent width but it only has like 2 settings. thin line or thick/thin #AND it’s at a specific size so it’s hard to get a good middle ground #talking out of my ass run but I’m just very inconsistent with art styles and brushes and I just learned to accept it #yapping #doodles #my art #myart #Augusta

[yourfavoritecascade]

Some Trafficlight doodles I made earlier :p

@toxictoxicities this is what you’ve done to me :,) (/j)

#cascade’s art #sketches and such #rw #seven red suns #no significant harassment #srs x nsh #nsh x srs #rw traffic light #shipping #rw shipping #Rw Robotic Mythology #The idea of Siggy growing littol flower garlands and such for Suns has me hooked #Btw yes I am very aware how inconsistent their head shapes and details are :’) #i’m trying lol

[dailyteamrancher]

How does Jimmy plan on removing the Tango?? •🕊

[day 71] why would he want to remove him?

#dailyteamrancher #tangotek #jimmy solidarity #team rancher #trafficshipping #dlshipping #i am so wildly inconsistent in how tiny i draw tango i’m so sorry #he is so very itty bitty here #i am nothing if not inconsistent

[bbyboybucket]

Rumors are saying Sam’s getting a version of the serum at some point in Cap 4, not sure how to feel ab that one 👀😬

#ofc they’re just rumors so nobody knows if this actually is gonna happen #but if it is true I’ve got mixed feelings #bc he very clearly says he has no intentions of getting the serum in TFATWS #and he’s always been confident in his abilities with out needing an extra boost so it’d be kinda crappy for them to undo that #but also it’s apparently comics accurate #and it’d be cool to see him as a double threat with flying & super strength #but again it just kinda undermines his previous characterizations and how hard he’s worked to be on par with super humans #idk girlies what do we think 😬 #I wanna trust marvel and say that this rumor is not true #bc of the whole ‘you’re not Steve Roger’s’ ‘You’re right I’m not’ #which goes so hard and clearly is meant to put Sam on his platform but also marvel is always inconsistent #sam wilson #captain america #captain america brave new world #captain america 4 #cap 4

[luthwhore]

lex is an interesting character bc the pre-crisis and immediately post-crisis versions of him were so wildly different, and basically everything written since superman: birthright has been trying to fuse and balance those two versions of him into one single, coherent character. whenever someone says they hate lex (or see him as purely irredeemable) i tend to feel like they are talking about a completely different version of lex than me.

#saw someone on twitter complaining about lex’s ‘redemption arc’ in the current superman run #and read their criticism i’m just like #man you and i are talking about two VERY different interpretations of him #and his writing in the comics has been so inconsistent you can’t even really say they’re WRONG #i just think they have bad taste lmao #lex luthor