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End OTW Racism: A Call To Action
A fan protest against the lack of action from the OTW on addressing issues of harassment and racism on AO3 and within the organization
This is a Call To Action for Fans of Color and Allies
AO3 has acknowledged that they have a harassment & racism problem that its parent organization, the Organization for Transformative Works (OTW), needs to address. Currently, people can use AO3 to harass others through fanworks, comments, and tags. Just a few examples include: racist Untamed “spitefic” that used anti-Indigenous slurs and was written specifically to lash out at fans of color; a Transformer fic that used its Black-coded character to reenact George Floyd’s murder in July 2020; someone naming a fandom scholar who criticized their Nazi omegaverse fic in the tags of the fic specifically to incite harassment to the scholar; writers using racial slurs against commenters who pointed out racism in their hockey fic; and so much more.
In June 2020, after the murder of George Floyd, the OTW committed to addressing these issues. It has been nearly three years and they have not yet implemented any of the changes they promised, other than a blocking/muting tool that was already in development before 2020. We need to hold the OTW accountable to their own promises. (See the section further down on “Why Are We Doing This” for even more detail.)
As fans, together, we are powerful. We are organizing to protest the lack of action on promises made by the Organization for Transformative works to deal with issues of racism and harassment on their platform, Archive of Our Own.
We call on fans to do any or all of the following actions any time between May 17 to 31, 2023 to send a message to AO3 and OTW that we will hold them to their promises.
On AO3
Change the title of ten (or more!) of your most recent or most popular fanworks to include ‘End Racism in the OTW’ in the beginning, and provide a link to this post in your summary or first/top creator’s note
Post a new fanwork any time between May 17th to 31st with “End Racism in the OTW” either as the title or at the beginning of the title. The fanwork does not have to be long - it can be a 100-word fic, a quick sketch, a podfic of a ficlet, a 20-second vid/edit, a short piece of meta, etc. In the summary or first/top creator’s note, provide a link to this post
If updating any WIPs with a new chapter, add ‘End Racism in the OTW’ to the title and provide a link back to this post in your summary or first/top author’s note
Update your AO3 icon using the profile pic graphic in our Social Media Toolkit
Plan to maintain these changes until May 31, 2023, or longer if you wish
Send a message to the OTW asking for an update on their 2020 commitments!
For Readers: leave encouraging comments on fanworks with the "End Racism in the OTW" title to show your support of this initiative.
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Follow @/EndOTWRacism (remove the backslash) and signal boost our pinned tweet
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What Do We Want?
Since their June 2020 statement, OTW has been working on updating their Terms of Service (TOS) to address racist and bigoted harassment, but with little transparency and only the vaguest of updates. It has been three years since their commitment to this update - we want to see the results of their work implemented in the next 6-12 months. Their TOS updates and complementary policies should include:
Harassment policies that can be regularly updated to address both on-site harassment and off-site coordinated harassment of AO3 users, with updated protocols for the Policy & Abuse Team to ensure consistent and informed resolutions of abuse claims
A content policy on abusive (extremely racist and extremely bigoted) content; by abusive, we are talking about fanworks that are intentionally used to spread hate and harassment, not those that accidentally invoke racist or other bigoted stereotypes
These points are not particularly new and are not our own innovation; please refer to Stitch's article written over two years ago, asking for several of these very things.
OTW has also already committed to various process-based actions for longer-term works towards centering antiracism, including hiring a Diversity Consultant. The last update that OTW published said that the consultant would be hired within the next five years (after already having had three years to work on it since their original commitment). That is not soon enough. We want to see the following process-based actions implemented:
Hiring a Diversity Consultant within the next 3-6 months
Committing to a policy of transparency on this topic, with quarterly updates on the progress of these projects including challenges and their plan for overcoming those challenges. These quarterly updates should be published on OTW News page and newsletters, not solely discussed in Board meetings
Why Are We Doing This?
16 years ago, Astolat famously published her manifesto calling for a fandom Archive of One’s Own. In that time, AO3 has grown to be a central pillar of fandom, likely far outstripping its founders’ original vision. It is more than just an archive now; it is a central hub of the modern fannish experience. AO3 and the OTW must continue to grow and evolve with fandom over time to remain a healthy and functioning pillar of fandom. To that end, there are several areas in which the organization, as it admits itself, is lacking.
In June 2020, in the wake of the George Floyd protests and the uprising of the Black Lives Matter Movement, The OTW published a “This Week in Fandom” referencing the works of Dr. Rukmini Pande and Stitch, among others in which they discussed ‘making change for a better society’ through ‘conversations about race and racism’. In response, Dr. Pande and Stitch submitted a letter to the OTW calling for a more formal public statement than an offhand reference in a News Roundup that only served to call for thoughts and discussion without any indication the organization intended to do anything, policy wise, to address the issues being raised.
Eventually, the organization did remove the references to the works of Dr. Pande and Stitch and then made an official statement on the issue of racism within the organization and AO3. In it, they identified several things they would be prioritizing to combat harassment and benefit users. Some of those have been implemented (notably those that were already under development). However as of this writing, little else has been done especially in regards to:
Improving admin tools for the Policy & Abuse team
Reassessing the current mandatory archive warnings with the possibility of implementing others
And, most importantly, reviewing the Terms of Service (TOS) to allow the Policy & Abuse team to address harassment that is currently not covered by the existing TOS
By their own admission, the current tools and policies of the OTW are not sufficient to deal with issues of harassment and racism.
Several people who were involved in the founding of the OTW, including previous OTW Board members and staff on the original OTW Content Policy Committee, acknowledge that the founding of the OTW in 2008 and early board iterations failed us as a fandom by not doing enough, and by not even considering the way racism is perpetuated in fannish spaces, despite a long history of racism in fandom.
It has been nearly three years since the original commitment by the organization with little visible, measurable progress on these three crucial issues and a complete lack of transparency on where they are in regards to even beginning to deal with these issues. In fact, in Q&As, it was heavily implied by a member of the board that those calling for OTW to deal with issues of racism (which OTW had already acknowledged as a problem!) were not really fans but outside agitators.
This has cast significant doubt on the organization's sincerity and commitment to their stated goals, and on their position as leaders of a central fan tent-pole. Fans of color are not outsiders. They are right here, members of our community, and they are being harassed and targeted and driven out while space and platforms are being given to racists.
We, as fans of color and our allies, find the current state of fandom and current actions (and lack thereof) unacceptable. Fandom is our space, all of ours. We, as a fandom, have a right to a racism-free space and have a duty to our fellow fans to create that space. Unlike so much of the world, this is a space we can control and make better. It is a space we must make better.
To read even more about this movement, visit our FAQs.
#fandom#ao3#otw#EndOTWRacism#End OTW Racism#racism in fandom#organization for transformative works#archive of our own#antiracism#otw board
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how could a heart like yours? (ever love a heart like mine) ও e. morgan
pairing: esme morgan x reader
summary: you and esme were the definition of polar opposites. she was warm, lovely and a sweetheart. while you were cold, atrocious, most of all—you were a player.
you felt someone shuffle beside you, as you catch a glimpse of the eyes that you fell for. it wasn’t a secret that you were lost in your thoughts, but the whole team needed you to step it up.
you heard esme chuckle that made your heart flutter, a soft yet gentle smile made its way to her face. she hummed before giving you a soft rub on the back.
“what’s on your mind, love?” esme asked, as you gave her a small yet timid smile. you felt a bit brittle, maybe it was the comments that people would leave, or how the so-called fans would say things out of the pocket.
“i’ll tell you after the game?” you said, as esme analyzed your actions. she looked into your deep blue eyes, the ones that she desperately loved, looking for something.
she broke the eye contact as she leaned forward placing a small yet gently kiss on the crown of your head. it was something she did to ease your mind, the thoughts going through your head.
you looked at your captain, steph who gave you a soft look. how could she not, you were only a young teen when she adopted you.
yes, steph houghton—the previous lioness skipper is your mother, adoptive that is. how the two of you met? you were in the middle of a pitch really, practicing shooting with your left foot as it was the weak one.
you ran through several drills, looking ways to improve that you didn’t notice her looking at you. she revealed herself at the end of your individual training session when you laid on the pitch due to exhaustion.
“alright, little one?” steph asked, as you gave her a soft nod, but your eyes said everything.
“i’m alright, mum.” she hummed before standing up, after all you did have a game to play.
“well then, it’s time to line-up.” she said, before putting on the captain’s armband. you tugged on the manchester city trainer jacket, as you joined the others in the tunnel.
you wore the number 13, with the last name houghton on the back with pride. you were fortunate to make your debut for the senior lionesses, when she was still captain. yet she was always still strict on you, claims as it was ways for you to improve.
you looked ahead to see west ham’s new captain, mackenzie arnold—it was always a pleasure playing against her. the players started to walk out the tunnel, you held onto the mascot’s hand as you gently swung it back and forward.
the kick off had started, you were in the mid field line—both teams weren’t able to score until the 31st minute where steph had sent a cross to lauren who managed to get a light tap on the ball, sending it to the bottom right corner where mackenzie arnold wasn’t able to save.
you watched as the man city fans cheered, you were in the lead—and no doubt was west ham set on scoring an equalizer before the first half had come to an end.
yet the whistle had blew signaling the end of the first half. you gave a soft smile to esme as she held out a bottle for you, you hummed before gently grabbing it.
as you were walking to the tunnel, you couldn’t help but notice a comment that a fan said.
“y/n’s no good for morgan.” you looked at esme who was busy chatting with lauren, she didn’t manage to hear it.
you felt someone swing their arm over your shoulder, it was julie. the norweigan was literally one of your closest teammates besides the english girls.
she had taught you norwegian, and you were literally quick to catch up on the language. so, whenever the two of you were together, you’d speak in her language.
“alt bra? [all good?]” you shook your head, the comment had left you wondering if they were right, it felt like everyone had told you that.
the moment you guys had become public, a few fans had always seem to make a comment about your past. you would notice the hate comments and tried to ignore them—it worked, most of the time. and the time that didn’t you had kept quiet.
“ting kan bli bedre. [things could be better.]” she hummed at your tone, it was a bit soft yet she could hear the hurt in your voice. you had entered the locker room in silence, listening to the coaches tactics.
you had avoided steph’s eyes, as she knew you weren’t alright. and her concern was proven well, when you went down a few minutes after the second half had started.
a mistimed tackle by riko had sent you to the ground, her studs ended up chipping your ankle as you felt to the ground.
“alright, n/n?” alanna asked, as you groaned—as you felt a wave of pain.
“does it look like i’m alright?” you joked, as alanna laughed at your behavior. despite being injured, you always found ways to joke around.
“can you continue?” steph asked, as she knelt beside you. she had took note of how you held onto your knee.
“i think i’ve done my knee-“ you said, as the team’s physio looked at your knee, analyzing it.
“it’s definitely a knee injury, but not an acl.” the physio said, as esme let out a deep breath. the amount of acl injuries that had already happened was quite concerning.
“you’ll be subbed off.” steph said, as she gestured to the head coach. you nodded, not disagreeing with her as the team physio helped you up.
the fans had clapped for you, as you disappeared into the tunnel heading to the med room. it wasn’t long before the game had ended.
the result had ended in a 2-1, with manchester city ending the long equalizer as they scored a late goal. you heard the door open revealing esme who had a concerned look in her eyes, her kit was all dirty as she made her way towards you.
how could a heart like yours, ever love a heart like mine?
“would you like to tell me, what’s going on love?” you knew she knew—you weren’t one to get distracted easily.
“what if they’re right?” you said, softly. esme hummed, not picking it up as she grabbed your hand.
“if who’s right?” esme asked, as you avoided her stare looking at the door. she sighed before wrapping her arms around your body, pulling you closer to her.
“tell me properly, don’t avoid eye contact with me.” she furrowed her eyebrows, as you sighed before giving in.
“the fans—what if they’re right that i’m no good for you? or that you deserve someone better than me?” she chuckled as her thumb came to wipe a tear that fell from your eyes.
“since when do you care about what they say? besides, i wouldn’t have let you into my heart if you weren’t good for me.” esme said, as she placed a kiss on your forehead.
your lover was literally the kindest person, you’ve ever known (besides steph ofc). you’d always say that her heart was made out of gold, and she’d give you a soft yet shy smile at your compliment.
how could i live before? how could i have been so blind?
“you aren’t like before, love. you have proven yourself to me, that you won’t break my heart. and that’s all that matters. i don’t care—if you’ve been with other girls, all i care is that you’re mine now.” esme said
you gave her a soft look before she gave you a toothy grin. you watched as she gave you a mischievous look, before planting a few kisses on your face.
you groaned as you weren’t a fan of public affection, despite being the only two in the medical room. the team’s doctor had already checked your knee out, you were told to rest as it was a minor sprain.
you opened up my eyes
she was literally the only person that made you realized your self worth. you weren’t like your birth parents—they were the ones that made you hate love, they were the ones that made you a player.
you’d watched as they cheated on each other, blaming each other for the down fall of the relationship—when it was their fault after all.
but when you met esme, the ball of sunshine, your image of love had changed. and you were forever grateful to her, she is and always—your happily ever after.
#esme morgan#esme morgan imagine#esme morgan x reader#man city wfc#man city wfc imagine#woso imagine#woso x reader#woso one shot#lionesses x reader#engwnt x reader
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his champion - lando norris
pairings: lando norris x fem!footballer!reader
author’s notes: THIS IS MY FIRST IMAGINE AHHHH so let me know what I need to improve on. Also, just pretend that it wasn’t the Hungarian GP on 31st July 2022
warnings: some mentions of anxiety, implied smut (i’m not ready to write that yet sorry)
comment any requests please - i’m going to try and put a new one out every Wednesday
30th July 2022 - the night before the final
Lando and Y/N had been together 4 years, but known each other since the age of 4 and despite their demanding work schedules and busy lives, still found time to love and support one another. They decided to keep their relationship private (with the exception of close friends) because they knew just how brutal their “fans” could be with the introduction of a significant other in their lives, and, although they considered themselves too young to be fully settling down yet, they still only saw each other as their future and they didn’t want that ending yet, especially not by fake fans.
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Lando was incredibly proud of his girlfriend and all her achievements despite her only being 23, he had been by her side through everything, all the best parts, like signing for her childhood club, scoring her first goal for both Manchester United and England and making her first appearance at the 2015 World Cup at the age of 16, but also all the lowest moments of her career too, the injuries, the hate, the doubt and all the rumours. Lando had been there through it all and he would always be her biggest supporter no matter what. The same could also be said for Y/N, she was his biggest fan and came to as many of his races as she possibly could and Lando insisted that she was his lucky charm. The only way they could support each other while not physically being there was by sporting the number 4 on their backs, Lando being McLaren’s number 4 and Y/N being number 4 for both Manchester United and England. It was their number. They were each other’s person.
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The Women’s Euro tournament had been life changing for England’s Lionesses so far, they had truly done their country proud in every game, but they still had one more to go, the final, against Germany, their toughest opponents yet. Y/N was the top scorer of the tournament so far and was determined to walk away with the golden boot, but she knew it wouldn’t be the same without also winning the Euros altogether with her team.
She never usually got nervous before her games, but this was different, it was one of the biggest games of her career. But all that took over her mind was that she knew that Lando was going to be there. Thankfully, a break in the f1 season had fallen right on the day of the final, which meant Lando and a few of the other drivers were able to come and show their support.
Y/N couldn’t help the smile that took over her face when she looked at her phone, more specifically, her home screen as a notification popped up. It was a picture of Lando wearing her football shirt from last season with the cheesiest grin on his face. Lando hated the photo, but she absolutely loved it, because whenever she would look at it, it would brighten up her day. In that moment she couldn’t believe how lucky she was to have someone that radiated so much joy and happiness by her side. He was the daylight in her life.
A soft knock interrupted her thoughts. Slowly, she walked over to the door of her hotel room and opened it to be greeted by a bouquet of gorgeous roses and the very same smile she was grinning to herself about a few minutes ago. “Missed me?” asked Lando as he handed her the flowers. Y/N didn’t even answer as she jumped straight into his arms and held him as tight as possible. They both breathed a sigh of relief at finally being back in each other’s arms and they weren’t ready to let go yet, they could’ve stayed like this forever. Y/N pulled away first and looked at the flowers. “They’re gorgeous Lan, thank you,” she beamed as she walked over to put them on the side table. She felt his arms wrap around her waist and the tickle of his faint stubble in the crook of her neck. “Not as beautiful as you sweetheart,” he mumbled softly, kissing her neck. He gripped onto her hips and spun her round so they were face to face. “How are you feeling?” he asked, knowing how anxious she could sometimes get before big games like this. “I just feel like I want to get out there and play, I hate the waiting around before,” she ranted. He chuckled lightly, “I know baby, but you’re going to do so amazing, Daniel and I have already predicted what’s going to happen” she raised her eyebrows encouraging him to carry on. “You’re going to score, I just know it. And not just one, but two. It’ll be a tight game but I really believe you girls will win, you all deserve it so much, especially you Miss L/N” he finished. She just gazed at him lovingly and said with a teasing smile, “I hope you’re right Mr Norris.”
~
It was the day of the final at Wembley and all the girls were getting ready in the changing rooms for the last push of the tournament, giving each other encouraging talks and of course a last minute motivational speech from Leah. Higher up within the stadium was Lando, he was in one of the family boxes with the rest of the L/Ns and had brought along Daniel, Carlos, Max, George, Lewis and Charles (Y/N’s second family, she would call them), all there to support not only their friend’s girlfriend, but someone who had supported them in their careers too.
As Y/N was listening to her pre-game music, her phone buzzed, it was a message from Lando. She tapped on it and chuckled to herself, it was a picture of Lando, Daniel, Max, George, Carlos, Charles and Lewis looking out onto the pitch, all wearing an England shirt with her name and number on the back. She felt a tear form in the corner of her eye at the sweet gesture from the boys and replied back quickly with a red heart when she felt a tap on her shoulder from her teammate, signalling that they need to go line up ready to walk out.
Stood behind her was Jill who squeezed her shoulders and said “We’ve got this kiddo.” Y/N laughed at the nickname that had stuck since the first time she played with Jill in 2015 when she was in fact still a kid. She took a deep breath and replied with “Yes we do.” All of a sudden she was walking out into a packed out Wembley, screams and cheers surrounded her as the two teams made their way onto the pitch. Lining up, Y/N started to look around and her eyes locked onto him. There he was. They gazed at each other lovingly and Lando waved down at her and then made a love heart with his hands, causing Y/N to blush and a big grin to take over her face showing off the dimples that Lando loved so much. It wasn’t until a nudge in her ribs from Lucy Bronze broke her loving gaze from him, letting her know that the national anthem was about to start.
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The first half had been pretty uneventful with neither teams scoring a goal and England knew they needed to up their game in the second half or their dream of winning might just slip away. It was in the 62nd minute when Lucy was running down the wing and spotted Y/N outside of the box with no one marking her. Y/N saw the ball coming her way but she knew she wouldn’t have time to stop the ball in order to get the right angle for her shot, so as it came closer she prepared herself and as the ball made contact with her right boot, she volleyed it into the top corner of the net. She couldn’t believe it. She had scored for her country in the European final. She ran to the corner of the pitch towards the England fans and the subs that were warming up alongside the rest of her team, with Leah launching herself onto Y/N’s back. All she could hear around her was her famous chant the fans had come up with a few years ago and the encouragement from the girls. This was a dream come true.
The stadium was still buzzing as the players made their way back to their positions, she looked around for him and when she spotted him she held up an ‘L’ with her fingers and then formed a heart. Lando got a few teasing shoves and comments from his friends. “I think that one was for you mate,” Daniel said with a chuckle. Lando just blushed and mumbled “I know” back to him.
Unfortunately, due to Germany scoring as well and bringing the score to a draw, the game was forced into 30 minutes of extra time. The last thing any of them wanted was it going to penalties, because they knew how much pressure they were, especially in a final. Everyone was on the edge of their seats as it edged into the last 2 minutes of the game and Germany were given a corner. Y/N decided to hang back instead of getting in the box with every other player, even the Germany goalkeeper had joined the rest of her team in the box in hopes of scoring a last minute winner. The delivery into the box was near perfect but no way was Mary letting that ball into the goal at this point so she pushed it away straight out of the box. The ball flew over all the player’s heads and straight towards Y/N and the player that was marking her. She collected the ball, turned around and started running as she already knew that she was onside. She could feel the German player close to her trying to catch her up but she kept pushing. She was running towards an open goal and they were surely into the last minute by now, so she increased her pace as much as she could for one last push. She kept her gaze forward as she took the shot just after entering the box.
Time slowed down completely as she and nearly ever person in the country watched the ball hit the back of the net. Everything felt like it was moving in slow motion as she ripped her shirt of her head and swung it round throwing it to the ground as she saw her teammates running towards her. She looked around the stadium. The fans were screaming, the girls were grinning from ear to ear and Lando was cheering and beaming down at the love of his life. He already thought that he was madly in love with her but right now he swore he had never felt this much love for a person, his heart felt like it was about to beat out of his chest and without thought reached into his pocket to feel the little box he had been carrying around with him for the last 3 months. He wanted this, he wanted forever with her, no, he needed forever with her. He caught her looking up at him and nearly fell to his knees when she grinned up at him with teary eyes, pointing to herself, forming a heart and then pointing at him. Lando chuckled nervously to himself, wiped his eyes and then repeated the action.
All the players were eagerly awaiting the full time whistle from the referee and finally it came. Y/N dropped to her knees and burst into tears, they had done it. She had done it. She felt herself being lifted off the floor by a few of her teammates and they couldn’t even produce words as they just cried into each other’s embraces. They approached the German players, congratulating them on a good game and comforting those in tears.
‘Three Lions’ started blaring through the speakers after a few minutes causing the girls to start dancing and singing on the pitch, the whole of Wembley sung in unison and gazed down at their Lionesses, their champions.
After applauding their fans and the German players receiving their silver medals, it was time for the Lionesses to collect their Gold medals, she was nearly there. “And now, give it up for your golden boot winner, your player of the tournament, your number 4, Y/N L/N!” the announcer spoke and suddenly, a loud roar burst through the stadium. She couldn’t believe it. To have the support of your family and team was one thing but to have the support of your country was like no other feeling in the world. She shook Prince William’s hand after receiving her medal and walked over to the trophy, admiring it before walking over to the rest of the team who were now just waiting for their skipper Leah to bring over the trophy ready for the proper celebration to begin.
She didn’t think it was possible, but as Leah lifted up the trophy into the air, the stadium grew louder than ever. Y/N and Millie were then handed a bottle of champagne each and they knew exactly what they needed to do. Y/N turned up to her families box and winked at Lando and he immediately caught on as to what was about to happen. She gave the champagne a little shake and with some force banged the bottom of the bottle against the floor, causing the champagne to shoot out of the top and high into the air, the screams of her teammates then took over as Rachel stole the bottle out of her hands and started spraying everyone with it. Y/N looked up at Lando and could see Daniel and Max next to him cackling at the stunned and lovestruck expression on his face. He was a little embarrassed by himself with how easily that turned him on.
The girls all jumped around on the pitch taking turns holding the trophy and when it was finally handed to her, Y/N kissed the top of it and lifted it high into the air. Just as she was about to pass it on, she felt multiple pairs of arms lift her up in the air and the stadium yet again let out a huge cheer for their number 4. The girls had never experienced an atmosphere like this, things were changing and they knew that they were a part of that change.
As the celebrations had died down, the player’s families were allowed to come down onto the pitch, and as Y/N was getting yet another picture with the trophy, she felt arms wrap around her from every angle. She turned around to be met by the proud expressions of her mum, dad and little brother, she shared tight hugs with all of them before she heard her name being called by a familiar voice behind her. She turned round and jumped straight into Lando’s arms as her legs wrapped around his waist. After a few moments she unhooked her legs and Lando placed her down onto the ground with their foreheads still touching, neither of them could care less about being private anymore as they both leaned in and connected their lips together in a loving and passionate kiss, hearing the sound of cameras clicking around them. They were pulled apart by the sounds of fake gags coming from behind them, they turned around to be met with the boys sharing fake looks of disgust on their faces. Y/N and Lando went over to them and they all joined together for a group hug, which again, caused a ricochet of camera clicks to go off around them. This moment was exactly what Y/N had waited for, winning the European Final and doing it with her team, her family and the love of her life.
~
Lando and Y/N walked out the stadium hand in hand, heading back to the hotel to get changed ready for the real celebrations to begin.
Lando couldn’t tear his eyes away from her all night, she was jumping up and down to the song playing, her hair bouncing as she did so, her dimples prominent due to the gorgeous smile on her face, her dress clinging to her beautiful figure and her angelic glow causing her to stand out perfectly in the room full of people. Lando could confidently say that he was the luckiest man on earth to have a girl as perfect as her being in love with a guy like him.
It was getting into the early hours of the morning now and both Lando and Y/N were ready to go back to the hotel room, both had craved to be sleeping in each other’s arms again after a month away from each other. They arrived back at the hotel room 15 minutes later and Lando watched as Y/N flopped onto the bed dramatically. Chuckling to himself, he began to remove her heels that she had been complaining about for the majority of the evening and placed them to the side, before carefully lifting her up with her clinging to him like a koala and carrying her to the bathroom and placing her gently on the countertop. Lando stared at her lovingly and softly pushed her hair out of her face. Her eyes flickered open slightly and she let out a little hum as her eyes met her favourite person. Lando proceeded to gently remove the makeup from her face and then carry her back through to the bedroom before removing her dress and replacing it with one of his tops that drowned her figure.
Just as Lando had snuggled in beside her, he felt her shift slightly in his hold. “I love you Lan, you’re everything to me” she mumbled tiredly, followed shortly by her soft snores. The faint traces of the early morning sunrise had started to peek through the curtains allowing Lando to gaze at her sleeping figure. Being careful not to wake her, he placed a gentle kiss on the side of her head, “I love you too my champion,” he whispered softly into the kiss, before drifting off to sleep, holding his girlfriend tightly to his chest.
#lando norris#f1 imagine#lando norris imagine#lando norris x reader#f1#lionesses#football imagine#england#womens euros#max verstappen#daniel ricciardo#charles leclerc#george russell#imagine
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When was the Final Control Room built?
Do you guys remember that Eret said that there was a tree stump on top of the Final Control Room and that she put a dirt block on top of it to remember the location? In case something went wrong? Using this information, we can pinpoint when exactly the Final Control Room was built!
First, take a look at this screenshot from Dream's stream from July 31st:
Here, we can see the tree stump in the bottom right corner. There were many tree stumps around L'Manberg that day, since the Dream Team had burnt down a lot of the trees, leaving only the stumps. But our focus should be this particular stump, as t stands directly above the coordinates of the fcr.
This stream was the one where the Dream Team bombs L'Manberg with TNT canons and Eret is all alone to defend the country, if anyone was wondering.
We can clearly see the bright top side of the stump, meaning no dirt block was placed on it yet.
However, if we take a look at this screenshot from Tommy's stream not even 24 hours later:
We can see that there is now a dirt block on top of that tree stump. Meaning that the Final Control Room was built.
This means that Eret built the fcr between the evening of July 31st and the evening of August 1st british time.
Considering Eret's timezone and the fact that none of the others caught her in the act, I think it's save to say that Eret built the room that very night.
#eret#c!eret#dsmp#eret headcanons#ceret#dream smp#my post#thank you pluto and thank you phase for your amazing input#i need the vod of the day after like i need air#pls#someone release it
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𝐍𝐒𝐅𝐖 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐬 #𝟏𝟏
leftladyluminary asked: "Nasty law thought: Law actually loves it when you tease him in public and doing stuff to you in public while telling you not to react but doing things that will definitely make you scream"
Warnings: fem reader, smut
Originally posted on July 31st, 2023
I just know Law is someone who hates pda, like it would make him uncomfortable… BUT. At the same time, he loves when you’re bratty. Because there’s ways to tease him without noticeably touching him or just without touching him at all. Bending over too far and your skirt/shorts ride up? Wearing outfits that don’t hide too much, or accidentally spilling some of your drink onto your breasts, and making eye contact with him as you wipe it with your fingers and lick it up? There’s endless possibilities. So then, that’s where his devil fruit comes in handy.
After teasing him endlessly the previous day, Law gets his revenge the next evening, when the crew goes out to hang at a random bar on a random island. (little note: I can’t see Law doing this at “home” with the crew bc they’re like his family, yknow?) He used his devil fruit power to remove his cock from his body, and shoved it up into your quivering, aching cunt before leaving. With every movement, his length twitches and squirms inside you, and it makes doing basically anything really difficult for the night. It takes forever to even get to the bar, as you’re trying really hard to walk around with his cock in you, without doing anything to stimulate yourself.
He constantly leans over to you, voice low and deep so only you can hear, and whispers “don’t you dare cum or even make a peep about being stuffed right now.” Or he’s taunting you, like “your nails are digging into your thighs. Something wrong, y/n?”, “look at you, trying so hard to not fuck yourself.”
But then he creates a room so small nobody can notice it, except for you. You watch with horror as he subtly flicks his fingers back and forth, causing his cock to thrust up into you. You can’t understand how he’s able to do this, because you know he can feel it too. Yet he remains calm and collected, not even sweating as your tight walls clench around him.
Eventually, he does lose control and cums inside you after taking his teasing too far. But Law can recover from that, while you can’t. Now you’ve got warm cum spilled into your womb, all while still having Law’s cock inside you. All you can do is sit still until it’s time to go. But even then, Law has to carry you home.
#trafalgar law x reader#trafalgar law x you#trafalgar law x y/n#trafalgar d water law x reader#trafalgar d law x reader#law x reader#law x reader smut#law x y/n#law x you
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Zombie Apocalypse AU Masterpost
On a planet plagued by harsh weather and the undead, abandoned by those who survived the initial upheaval, somebody from the Hermit's group was bound to be lost to the storm eventually. Nestled deep in the wilderness, in the confines of an abandoned saw mill, Cleo and Bdubs mourn the death of their closest friend. Meanwhile, Etho is alive and gradually entangling himself into a less than ideal situation.
It is about time I gather up some stuff here! Not much yet, but I'll update this as time passes.
Comic by Chapter:
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Comic by Individual Upload:
Cover: October 4th 2023
One: February 7th 2023
Two: February 12th 2023
Three: February 8th 2023
Four: February 13th 2023
Five: March 9th 2023
Six: April 8th 2023
Seven: April 27th 2023
Eight: May 9th 2023
Nine: May 20th 2023
Ten: June 3rd 2023
Eleven: July 14th 2023
Twelve: August 31st 2023
Noteable Asks/Posts:
World Notes-March 12th 2023
Etho's Face Covering-May 16th 2023
Cleo/Etho/Bdubs Highscool-May 22nd 2023
Is Etho Partially Blind?-May 22nd 2023
Ages-May 25th 2023
Accents-June 23rd 2023
How Did Grian and Scar Meet?-July 22nd 2023
Flowers-July 23rd 2023
Is Joel Hallucinating?-July 23rd 2023
Scar's Scars-July 25th 2023
Depressing Content-July 26th 2023
Siblings-July 30th 2023
More About Field Bindweed-Sept 1st 2023
How Did Etho Get His Scar?-October 15th 2023
Additional:
I have a lot of playlists on my Spotify relating to this AU, and I'm continuously updating them. Below are the main ones, but the others are all public on my profile.
AU Playlist
Etho
Joel
Cleo
Grian
Lizzie
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Updated list of potential FOB 8 ball songs
(An update to this post as the European leg starts tomorrow and some songs on the list made it as 8 ball songs as well as fixing any mistakes the previous post had!)
Evening Out With Your Girlfriend
Honorable Mention - last performed on January 22nd, 2007
Switchblades and Infidelity - last performed on August 28th, 2004
Pretty In Punk - has never been performed live (yet)
Growing Up - last performed on November 7th, 2008
The World's Not Waiting (For Five Tired Boys In A Broken Down Van) - has never been performed live (yet)
Short, Fast, and Loud - has never been performed live (yet)
Moving Pictures - last performed on November 23rd, 2005
Parker Lewis Can't Lose (But I'm Gonna Give It My Best Shot) - has never been performed live (yet)
Take This To Your Grave
Tell That Mick He Just Made My List of Things to Do Today - last performed on July 24th, 2023
Homesick at Space Camp - last performed on July 16th, 2023
Sending Postcards From a Plane Crash (Wish You Were Here) - had its only live performance ever on March 12th, 2004
The Pros and Cons of Breathing - had its only live performance ever on November 19th, 2007
Grenade Jumper - last performed on February 20th, 2009
Reinventing the Wheel to Run Myself Over - last performed on November 19th, 2007
The Patron Saint of Liars and Fakes - last performed on July 5th, 2023
My Heart Will Always Be the B-Side to My Tongue
My Heart is the Worst Kind of Weapon - has never been performed live (yet)
It's Not a Side Effect of the Cocaine, I Think It Must Be Love - has never been performed live (yet)
Love Will Tear Us Apart (cover) - had its only live performance ever on June 10th, 2004
From Under The Cork Tree
Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued - was the 8 ball on November 4th, 2023- its first performance since March 23rd, 2008!!
Of All the Gin Joints in All the World - last performed on June 23rd, 2023
Nobody Puts Baby In The Corner - last performed on July 19th, 2023
I've Got a Dark Alley and a Bad Idea That Says You Should Shut Your Mouth (Summer Song) - last performed on August 6th, 2023
7 Minutes in Heaven (Atavan Halen) - last performed on August 1st, 2023
Sophomore Slump or Comeback of the Year - was the 8 ball on October 25th, 2023 and December 9th, 2023!
Champagne for My Real Friends, Real Pain for My Sham Friends - has never been performed live (yet)
I Slept With Someone in Fall Out Boy and All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me - last performed on July 11th, 2023
Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying (Do Your Part to Save the Scene and Stop Going to Shows) - last performed on August 4th, 2023
XO - was the 8 ball on November 8th, 2023 and December 12th, 2023!
Snitches and Talkers Get Stitches and Walkers - last performed on January 30th, 2007
The Music or the Misery - last performed on May 30th, 2006
Infinity On High
Thriller - was the 8 ball on November 6th, 2023!
“The Take Over, the Breaks Over” - last performed on August 4th, 2023
Don't You Know Who I Think I Am? - was the 8 ball on October 27th, 2023!
The (After) Life of the Party - was the 8 ball on October 29th, 2023 and on December 1st, 2023!
The Carpal Tunnel of Love - last performed on April 4th, 2008
Bang The Doldrums - was the 8 ball on October 17th, 2023!
Fame < Infamy - was the 8 ball on November 7th, 2023, it’s second performance ever!!!
You're Crashing, but You're No Wave - was the 8 ball on October 31st, 2023, its second performance ever!!
G.I.N.A.S.F.S. - was the 8 ball on October 18th, 2023 and on November 8th, 2023!
It's Hard to Say “I Do”, When I Don't - has never been performed live (yet)
Folie à Deux
I Don’t Care - last performed on September 7th, 2023
She’s My Winona - last performed on July 19th, 2023
America's Suitehearts - last performed on July 2nd, 2023
The (Shipped Gold Standard) - was the 8 ball on November 2nd, 2023, it’s first performance ever and marks the fact they’ve performed every Folie song now!!
(Coffee’s for Closers) - last performed on July 1st, 2023
27 - was the 8 ball on October 24th, 2023!
Tiffany Blews - last performed on September 19th, 2009
w.a.m.s. - had its only live performance ever on August 2nd, 2023
20 Dollar Nose Bleed - last performed on September 29th, 2013
West Coast Smoker - had its only live performance ever on July 30th, 2023
Pavlove - had its only live performance ever on August 6th, 2023
Lullabye - last performed on April 26th, 2009
Believers Never Die: Greatest Hits
Alpha Dog - has never been performed live (yet)
“From Now On, We Are Enemies” - had its only live performance ever on July 26th, 2023
Yule Shoot Your Eye Out - had its first performance since December 18th, 2013 on December 12th, 2023 and it was for medley! Wasn’t even 8 ball!
Save Rock and Roll
Alone Together - last performed on November 17th, 2017
Where Did The Party Go - last performed on July 16th, 2023
Just One Yesterday - last performed on August 1st, 2023
The Mighty Fall - has never been performed live (yet)
Miss Missing You - last performed on July 25th, 2023
Death Valley - last performed on September 12th, 2014
Young Volcanoes - was the 8 ball on October 28th, 2023, its first performance since May 7th, 2018! And it was the 8 ball again on November 2nd, 2023 and December 3rd, 2023!
Rat a Tat - has never been performed live (yet)
PAX•AM Days
We Were Doomed from the Start (The King Is Dead) - had its only live performance ever on November 29th, 2013
Art of Keeping Up Disappearances - had its only live performance ever on November 29th, 2013
Hot to the Touch, Cold On the Inside - had its only live performance ever on November 29th, 2013
Love, Sex, Death - last performed on June 14th, 2014
Eternal Summer - had its only live performance ever on November 29th, 2013
Demigods - had its only live performance ever on November 29th, 2013
American Made - had its only live performance ever on November 29th, 2013
Caffeine Cold - had its only live performance ever on November 29th, 2013
New Dreams (cover) - had its only live performance ever on September 13th, 2013
American Beauty/American Psycho
Irresistible - last performed on March 7th, 2023
American Beauty/American Psycho - was the 8 ball on November 3rd, 2023, it’s first performance on Tourdust!!
The Kids Aren’t Alright - was the 8 ball on October 23rd, 2023 and December 6th, 2023!
Jet Pack Blues - last performed on August 6th, 2023
Novocaine - last performed on March 27th, 2017
Fourth Of July - last performed on March 22nd, 2017
Favorite Record - had its only live performance ever on July 15th, 2023
Immortals - last performed on September 7th, 2023
Twin Skeleton’s (Hotel In NYC) - has never been performed live (yet)
Mania
Stay Frosty Royal Milk Tea - last performed on August 18th, 2019
The Last Of The Real Ones - last performed on July 29th, 2023
HOLD ME TIGHT OR DON’T - last performed on May 7th, 2018
Wilson (Expensive Mistakes) - last performed on November 4th, 2018
Church - last performed on April 30th, 2018
Heaven’s Gate - has never been performed live (yet)
Champion - last performed on December 6th, 2019
Sunshine Riptide - has never been performed live (yet)
Young and Menace - last performed on October 10th, 2018
Bishops Knife Trick - has never been performed live (yet)
LLAMANIA
Past Life - has never been performed live (yet)
Footprints in the Snow - has never been performed live (yet)
Wrong Side of Paradise - has never been performed live (yet)
Lake Effect Kid
Lake Effect Kid - last performed on October 10th, 2018
City In A Garden - has never been performed live (yet)
Super Fade - has never been performed live (yet)
Believers Never Die, Volume Two - Greatest Hits
Dear Future Self (Hands Up) - last performed on December 6th, 2019
Bob Dylan - had its only live performance ever on August 5th, 2023
So Much (For) Stardust
Heartbreak Feels So Good - last performed March 16th, 2023
So Good Right Now - has never been performed live (yet)
I Am My Own Muse - was the 8 ball on October 20th, 2023!
Flu Game - has never been performed live (yet)
The Kintsugi Kid (Ten Years) - was the 8 ball on October 21st, 2023, it’s second performance ever!!
What a Time To Be Alive - was the 8 ball on November 3rd, 2023- it was played in full for the first time!!
So Much (For) Stardust - performed for the first time ever on November 2nd, 2023- it wasn’t even the 8 ball!
(Disclaimer: I included songs that have already been 8 balls as some have been performed as a 8 ball again and have been performed outside of the 8 ball range)
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OFFICIAL Opening DAY
I wanted to clear up some questions and timeline for those not sure if they want to join yet!
First, this is a Bang, so Authors will be going first!
-That being said we are allowing Artists to submit if they like some inspiration pics to authors who finish early!
Second, this theme is fairly open to interpretation; you are not expected or required to do Grimm's Fairy Tales. They may be the most popularly known ones, but that does not make them the only ones.
Modern setting is not banned, it just has to feature elements of a Fairy Tale. For the purposes of this Bang, A fairy tale is a story that belongs to the folklore genre. Such stories typically feature magic, enchantments, and mythical or fanciful beings.
Myths, Folklores, and Legends are allowed to be adapted, but anything relating to a current religion people follow or important folkloric figures SHOULD be treated with respect when adapting!
So stories relating to the Greek, Roman, and Norse pantheons, for instance, are allowed, as well as folklore figures like Robin Hood or Mulan as examples.
Original but on-theme stories are also allowed, as long as they feel and have relevant Fairy Tale aspects.
Third, the timeline!
January 13th - Voting/Interest Check Opens
February 13th - Sign-Ups Officially Open
March 13th - Sign-ups Close for Authors
May 30th - Summary Submissions Open (50% work due)
June 13th - Summary Submissions Close and Sign-Ups Close for Artists
June 15th - Claims Start
July 31st - Group Check-in
August 13th - Final Check-in (Call for pinch hitters)
September 13th - Posting Starts
Posting Will be done to AO3 under a collection set up for the Bang and site of the Artists's choosing to host their work. The artists are expected to be in contact with their Authors to provide a link to their work to link in the fic itself. NEITHER work should be posted publically until September 13th!
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•All of your fic should be uploaded no later than October 13th if you want to roll out chapters over a period of time.
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#good omens#good omens fanart#good omens fanfiction#goft#aziraphale#anthony j crowley#ineffable husbands#aziracrow#fairy tale au#fairy tale retelling#fairy tale aesthetic
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Decided to finally take a look into my photo folder after almost 2 years of not looking there
Gonna share some them here bc this blog is MY autism and IM gonna be the one who chooses how its gonna look like (im not gonna be mentioning vrc worlds here bc i dont rember lol)
22nd of march 2024 - a friend of mine showering me with affection while i was afk (she gay)
20th of february 2024 - "Sunset in the ocean" (despite how bad it looks i love it honestly)
23rd of december 2023 - "Universal bandit named: Fukc" (probably one of my greatest most beautiful creations /hj)
31st of august 2023 - "The autism" (probably was the loudest and longest laugh i've had; all of the other options were so fucking good too but the outpocketness of the last one got me harrrrrrrd)
20th of july 2023 - "Highest tower"
31st of march 2023 - Probably the prettiest world i have seen in vrchat (i miss that avi.. its not only been made unavailable but also the creator of it nuked; that avi is my pfp atm, still yet to decide again what avi i have captures the "me" energy)
16th of february 2023 - One of earliest memory i have with my long time friend gwen @virapyon
21st of july 2022 - Probably the 1st time i ever tried using pens in vrc (glad to know my sense of humor havent changed since then)
Also despite being besties with @doggirlpaws we share 0 pictures together, at least on my end; mind sharing them if you find any bestie?
@virapyon this applies to you too as well girlie
also ahem,
EVERY MUTUAL MENTIONED IN THIS POST IS VERY GOOD LOOKING AND WHOEVER FINDS THIS POST SHOULD THINKS SO AS WELL CAPICHE?????
tagging into my other, but nonetheless beloved mutuals im not that active with to say hi, you are welcome to add your good experiences that you had, be it vrc, gaming, life or anything else, would love to hear more from you people; no pressure tho
@letrayofash @suchlostflame @redheadedfailgirl @labgrownmeat @collector-of-dust
@parasocial-hermit @raspberrypie4u
#also if anyone else might want to join into this experience sharing post - go ahead#even if i dont know you i would fucking love hearing and reading about it#doesnt matter if its vrc gaming music or any type of experience#gonna plug-in my other mutuals here as well bc why not kinda wanna see what they are up to#wow i really am turning this vrc photo sharing post into interactive one huh#juniper stupider#cringe but i embrace it#juniper's tree branches
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Aid Request
I am not used to making such posts, and I debated making it, in the first place... But I need help.
I have been laid off work on Dec 31st, 2023, and I wouldn't have been paid enough to pay what I need to, anyway.
I am in what I hope to be my last year of university. I need to take 2 exams and write my thesis. Unfortunately, I'm also over the usual years, which means I didn't get the state aid to pay less on the University Fees. The delay has been caused both my decaying mental health because of my family, that I live with, and other health issues I suffered in the past 2 years.
I wanted to graduate in March (which means not paying the fees), but my thesis professor said it will probably not be possible. This is due to her not answering my many e-mails about the thesis, so much that I had to ask the Uni tutor for help communicating with her... It's a whole damn saga.
Since dropping out isn't an option (I would want to, but I am not allowed to by said family, who think it would be shameful to drop out now and that people would talk, and that it's my fault for being lazy and stupid - I live with them until October, when I'm moving in with @michaelmilligan, and no, they don't have money to help me out), I need to ask for help covering the Fees.
One fee is already overdue, it should have been paid Dec 19, 2023, but I still hoped to graduate in March. It amounts to €1275 and I will also have to pay a fee over it as well, so it's more than that but I'm not sure how much.
The second fee is also €1275, and must be paid by March 15, 2024.
I can show both on my uni website if requested.
My next goal is to graduate by July.
All this said, I need help covering all of this at least...
If you can spare anything at all, please consider donating through my Ko-Fi or through Paypal (my e-mail is [email protected]). If you'd like to get something out of it, I do have a Redbubble Shop. I don't have many things on it yet, but I hope to add more soon.
So here's what I need so far:
Goal: 0/2550
Thank you,
Dean
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AITA for reading a book my brother recommended to me too slowly?
Before anyone says anything, I am already aware of how petty this whole thing is.
I (17ftm) and my brother, W (14ftm) generally have an okay relationship, if a bit argumentative. We also have similar book taste, and often enjoy the same books.
In July, I finished a book called Hell Followed With Us, which I will refer to from now on as HFWU. I really enjoyed it, and more importantly, it's the exact kind of book W would really like. So I recommended it to him. I even created a whole playlist with the book's vibes for him to listen to while he read it. I was really excited to show it to him. And, back in JULY, he said "Yeah, this sounds cool, I'll add it to my reading list and I'm pretty sure I'll get to it before school starts." (School starts August 31st for us.)
Guess what book he still hasn't read yet.
I think it's within my rights to be at least a little frustrated. I have tried reminding him that he promised to read HFWU and trying to talk to him about it, but every time I try, he gets defensive and I get aggressive and it just turns into a yelling match that goes nowhere.
And now W has handed me a book he wants me to read. It's Carry On, referred to now on as CO. (It's the first book in a trilogy, but he doesn't think the other two are that good and doesn't really care whether or not I read them.) Again, we have similar book tastes, so this isn't unusual. However. He expects me to read it immediately. I think that's a pretty big double standard, huh, W? I have to read your book immediately but if I ask you to read a book you put on your reading list FOUR MONTHS AGO, I'm the bad guy? Really?
Now here's the part where I think I might be TA.
I have started reading CO, but I'm being extremely slow about it on purpose. CO is a little over five hundred pages, and it normally takes me roughly 2-3 days to finish a book that size, as I am a pretty fast reader. I have had CO for three days, and I've barely read 50 pages. I am being this slow on purpose, to annoy him, because he won't read HFWU even though he said he would. Honestly, if he had no interest in it, I wouldn't be offended. We've both turned down each other's recommendations before to no offense. It wouldn't be an issue, and he knows that. He isn't following through on his promise. However, I am being a dick by reading CO purposefully slow. Also, I'm not really giving the book a chance. I'm saying I don't like it and being annoyed by it when, in all honesty, in different circumstances I probably would have really liked it.
Also, yesterday, W made a comment about how slow I was reading CO, and I said something to the affect of "Wow, you recommended a book that you care about to your brother that you think he'd really like, he said he would read it, and he's now being annoyingly slow about it? Can't IMAGINE what that would feel like, can I? Although I bet if I could, I would say it REALLY SUCKS." Which prompted him to get mad at me and say that HFWU is still on his reading list and that he'll "get to it eventually". I feel like I'm being the bigger person by reading CO at all, but I'm worried I'm holding a grudge about HFWU (and I am known to hold grudges, so that is a thing with me) and amplifying tensions with my brother in a really unnecessary way.
So, AITA?
What are these acronyms?
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Timeless
so.... i know i said i was done writing fics HOWEVER this is actually a birthday present for one of my friends and i’m posting it here for convenience i am definitely not going back to writing fics i swear 😭
also timeless is a slay and very fic-worthy!!
so yeah, natasha romanoff x fem reader inspired by timeless by taylor swift
have fun besties!
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"No! Stay with me! Just stay with me Y/N!"
You could hear the terrified voice of your wife. You desperately tried to reach out to her, to tell her everything would be okay. You wanted to comfort her in her moment of need, yet you couldn't do that and it was killing you.
Once again, you tried to reach for her. She was running alongside you in the stretcher, ignoring the doctors orders for her to leave.
The fear in her eyes was breaking you. If only you could hold her until she was alright, and kiss her until she smiled.
Once you went through a door leading to a long, dark hallway, your view of her got smaller and smaller just as her cries began to drown out. You wanted to keep looking at her, to do anything possible to make her feel better.
But there was nothing you could do when you felt a sharp prick and your vision faded to an endless white empty space.
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"Miss L/N? Your letter is ready."
You looked down at your long dress, going just past your ankles; if it weren't for your heels, it would've dragged on the floor. You felt your hair pulled back in a tight bun, almost pulling the skin on your face. You wore glasses that sat on the tip of your nose, clearly doing nothing for your vision.
You looked around, scanning the room. Everyone else was dressed the same.
You walked forward toward the voice calling you, then locked eyes with the man carrying an envelope. He handed it to you with an expressionless face. So, you took the letter and walked out of the mailroom.
You didn't open the letter yet, though. That was for later.
So now, you were in the crowded streets of the city. You held the letter close to your chest, walking through the crowd.
Your gaze strayed toward the sky, and the tall buildings in the distance. Soon, you would be home to open your letter-
"Hey!"
You stumbled back, realizing you had bumped into the woman now glaring at you.
"I am sorry," you told her. "I wasn't looking in front of me, when I should have."
"Yes," she agreed. "You should have."
You stared at her for a few moments. Her red hair stood out against her dark gray dress, and her green eyes shone in the light.
After a minute or so, the beautiful woman's gaze softened.
"What do you have there?" She asked.
You smiled, then decided to open it right then in front of the beautiful woman.
July 9th, 1944
Y/N L/N,
We are pleased to inform you that your application to the United States Army has been accepted. In The Great War, we need soldiers of all kind. Even women, if that is what it takes for the Allied Powers to take victory. You shall arrive at training base at the end of the month, on July 31st.
See you soon, soldier.
United States Army
"I'm going to war," you told the beautiful woman, holding the letter up for her to see.
Her face dropped. "You told me you have a death sentence, and yet I don't even know your name."
"Y/N," you said. "Y/N L/N. And you, Miss?"
"Natasha Romanoff," she replied. "And don't call me Miss."
"Well then, I hope to see you around, Natasha."
"Indeed, Y/N."
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Three days had passed since you found out you were going to war. You hadn't told a soul, other than the beautiful woman Natasha.
So now, you decided to get yourself a cup of coffee. You certainly wouldn't be getting any while at war, so you might as well make the most of your time here.
The bell rang as you swung the door open, alerting everyone inside the shop of your presence. The first thing you noticed, was the familiar red hair from three days earlier.
She sat up straighter, looked you in the eye, then looked at the seat across from her at the table. She didn't say anything, though.
Once she broke eye contact, you made your way to the counter to order your coffee. Once you handed the barista the cash, you walked back to Natasha's table and sat down.
"Nice surprise seeing you here," she said, smiling ever so slightly.
"Well, I suppose I deserve a few coffees before I fight in the war."
Her face dropped and she looked down at the table. "Yes... I suppose you do."
"Aw, lighten up, Natasha! I want to do my part in the fight! Besides, I believe I can survive!"
"How can you be so sure?"
You were quiet for a moment, then held your arm up. Flexing your muscles, you scooted closer to her.
"I have the body of a fighter, you see!" You even motioned your arm closer to her face, prompting her to reach out and feel your upper-arm.
"You have the body of a woman..."
"That I do. Both things can be true, Natasha!"
She laughed, harder than she expected. In fact, she laughed so hard that she choked on her coffee. Her laughs soon turned into coughing as your smug look turned into a look of concern.
Once she confirmed she was alright, you heard your name and coffee order at the counter. So, you stood up, grabbed your drink, and walked back to her table.
"I'm thinking of taking my coffee home..." you said, thinking out loud.
Natasha frowned. "I've been enjoying our conversations though."
"You would take yours too! And we shall both go to my apartment and continue our conversations there!"
She smiled, then nodded after a minute. "I would like that."
"Wonderful."
The two of you stood up at the same time, walked out the door together, and began walking through the crowded streets.
"Where do you live?" She asked.
"Not far," you replied. "Just the second building on the left!"
Soon enough, you reached the wooden doors across the Cornelia Street sign. You unlocked your door, then motioned for Natasha to enter your home.
"Wow..." she said. "You live here? By yourself?"
"Yes," you said. "I do live alone."
You led her to the living room, then put your coffee on the table in front of the couch before sitting down.
"Based on your words, I'm assuming you don't live alone?" You said, once she sat down next to you.
"I do not," she replied. "But I don't live with a man; I live with my sister, Yelena."
"That sounds lovely."
"It is... we have each other. My sister is far more reliable than any man could be, and we'll always have each other."
"Do you ever wish to marry?"
"No... I was set to marry a man when I was 18, but I refused. I didn't want anyone else to have control over me. My parents disowned me shortly after, so I took Yelena with me and ran away."
You noticed tears building up in her eyes as she told her story. You set your coffee down, then reached to her and ran your thumb across her cheek to wipe the tear.
"So tell me your story, Y/N," she said with a soft laugh. "Why do you live alone?"
"My parents died when I was young, and I never found myself to be one who falls for men or wants a husband..."
"Oh."
"I'm not unhappy, though."
"Are you sure? You're a woman and you're enlisting to fight in the war..."
"Well, I'm happy right now with you, am I not?"
A moment of silence passed. Both you and Natasha took several sips of your coffee before locking eyes again.
"I'm glad I met you, Y/N."
"Me too, Natasha."
"I'll miss you when you leave for war."
"I still have some time... you know where I live now. You're welcome at any time."
She grinned. "Good to know."
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Natasha had visited your home on Cornelia Street twice since you first brought her there. And now, she was on her way again. She held two coffees in her hand as she knocked on the wooden door.
You opened the door with a smile, wasting no time in letting her in.
"I've had quite a bit of coffee with you lately, Natasha." You said, laughing.
"Didn't you say you wanted to drink more coffee before you went to war?"
"I did, yes..."
She handed you the cup, then made her way toward your living room where you sat on the couch together.
You had a radio on the table, broadcasting a baseball game. She leaned closer to you, resting her head on your shoulder as you sat and listened to the end of the game.
Neither of you made any noise apart from the occasional sips of coffee. Instead, you found comfort in the silence and listened to the game. She kept her head on your shoulder though, which you enjoyed.
You even leaned your head against the top of hers after you set your coffee down. Your chest was warm, and it felt as if it spread throughout your body. This was what it meant to be warm on the inside, and you felt it with Natasha.
When the game was over, you stood up to turn the radio off and then sat down by Natasha again.
"I've had a thought," you told her.
"Tell me."
"There are times where I wish I could've been born a man..."
"Why is that?"
"Well, I'm a woman who lives alone and doesn't wish to fall for a man. But if I were a man, I would be allowed the privilege to fall in love with a beautiful woman like you."
She paused, smiling widely.
"Who says you have to be a man for that?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well, you're a woman fighting in the war. Who says you can't be a woman who falls for other women?"
Now, the warmth in your body turned to heat as blood rushed to your cheeks. You felt your heart pounding against your chest, almost causing your hands to shake.
"In that case, I believe I have found myself falling for you, Natasha."
She smiled, wider than ever before. She leaned closer to you, wrapping her arms around your neck.
"We're the same." She told you. "I'm a woman who falls for other women... and I'm falling for you, Y/N."
The heat in your body was increasing, and now your hands began actually shaking. Natasha noticed your nerves, and gave a reassuring smile in response. Seconds felt like hours as you stared into one another's eyes.
You felt yourself inching closer bit by bit, and yet you were still too far away from her. You brought your hands up to cup her face, prompting her to lean even closer to you.
Now, your foreheads were touching. You never imagined it was possible to fall for another woman, but there was something about Natasha from the moment you met her in the crowded streets of 1944.
Finally, your lips met. You weren't sure who closed the gap, but your lips were on hers and you were kissing. For a second, you stayed still and took in the moment that you had kissed the woman you were falling for.
Another second passed, and you began to move your lips against hers. She did the same, keeping her arms around your neck.
Eventually, you felt her tongue swipe over your lips. So you opened your mouth ever so slightly, and she began to explore your mouth with her own. You kept your hands on her face this entire time, even when your body felt like it might explode.
You lost all perception of time in the kiss, so you weren't sure how long your lips were on hers when she finally pulled back.
"Thank you..." she said softly.
"Thank you?"
"For not paying attention to your surroundings that day, and bumping into me that day..."
You leaned in and kissed her again, only this time it was fairly quick.
"Stay with me." You told her. "Stay with me here until I leave."
She looked at you, clearly weighing her options as she thought about everything. After what felt like an eternity of silence, she replied.
"Okay..." she said. "But I must talk to Yelena first. She also wishes to never marry a man, but she's not completely like us, either."
"I understand," you replied. "So long as I get to spend my remaining time here with you."
"And you shall."
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After spending the last week and a half with Natasha, the day of your departure was finally here. She held you close in your bed, kissing all over your neck and shoulders.
"Don't go," she said between kisses.
"I must go, darling."
"Stay here with me. We can stay together with each other knowing we will never marry men. They will never know about us and our true feelings."
You sighed, then smiled. "If I had the choice, I would stay with you. But now that I've been enlisted, I have no choice."
"Then run," she said. "Run away with me. They won't prioritize looking for you in the middle of the war, they'll find other soldiers!"
"I can't take that risk... you could get in trouble too if they knew you were hiding me, and I can't let that happen."
"I accept that risk though!"
"Well... I don't."
You leaned in and kissed her. "I'm sorry, Natasha. But if I could go back and do it all over, I would've done the same thing; then I would've gone to the post office to get my letter and bumped into you on the street. These last few weeks have been the greatest of my life, and I wouldn't trade them for the world."
By now, she had tears streaming down her face. So you kissed her forehead and wiped them with your thumbs.
"I'll come back to you, Natasha."
"Promise?"
"I promise. I have you to fight for, to live for. In the meantime, you may stay here whenever you'd like."
"Then I must say goodbye here..." she said quietly. "I can't say goodbye in public and act like I haven't fallen in love with you in just this short time..."
"I understand," you replied, feeling your own tears bubbling up.
So you both stood up, and she immediately leaned in to kiss you. Only she was kissing you like never before, making sure every cell in your body knew how she felt about you.
"I'm going to write letters every day," she said.
"And I'll read them every night."
You kissed again.
"My love for you is timeless, Natasha," you said. "Timeless."
-
A few hours later, you entered the training facility with other recruits. Obviously you were the only woman, but you weren't scared. You would prove yourself and get through this and fight. And then you would get back to Natasha.
To your surprise, a voice you only heard on the radio was now speaking in front of you.
"Welcome, L/N." Captain America said. "Congratulations on being our first woman recruit."
"Thank you," you replied.
"Nervous?" He asked.
"A little." You admitted. "I just have someone I need to come home to alive..."
"I understand that," he said, motioning you to walk with him. "Fight for that someone. When you're on the battlefield wounded and bleeding out, let them be the one to get you through it. Let them be timeless."
"Yeah," you agreed. "Timeless."
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Your eyes popped open as you jolted awake. You were in what seemed like an endless white room.
"Natasha!" You called. "Natasha! I'm here for you!"
Despite your continuous calls, there was no reply. But soon enough, the endless white hallway turned into something else.
You were walking through an old street, yet it was completely empty. The first thing to catch your eyes was an antique shop, so you opened the door and walked in
To your surprise, the shop was empty too. But you didn't leave.
You looked to the counter, noticing a cardboard box. It read: Photos: 25 cents each
You picked up the model picture, looking closely; the black and white photo showed Natasha in a wedding dress being held by another woman: you.
You smiled, then set the picture down. You walked out of the shop, and back into the endless white room.
Once again, your surroundings changed.
Now, it appeared you were standing outside near a high school. Two teenagers stepped out of the car, standing in front of the the entrance. Two girls, one with bright red hair and another with Y/H/C.
The banned flashed the year '1958' with bright colors. The teenagers held hands, smiling for the pictures.
You continued walking forward, until the endless white room brought you to yet another old empty shop.
The first thing you saw was an old book covered in cobwebs. The cover was solid red with pictures of castles in the background.
You flipped to the first page and red the opening sentence: This is a love story between Princess Natasha and Lady Y/N.
You put the book down and exited the shop. Now, you were standing in front of an old mansion. Horse carriages surrounded the building, but you noticed the light from the upstairs room and the beautiful woman looking out the window.
You entered the house, as if invisible to everyone standing guard. You made your way up the stairs, letting your instinct take over.
When you opened the right door, the same woman ran to you and threw her arms around you.
"Y/N, you're here!"
"Natasha..."
When she pulled back, you could see that she had been crying.
"What is it?" You asked.
"Father says I am to be married before 1522... that gives us two years left before we can't sneak to be together anymore."
You took both her hands in yours, then leaned in for a soft kiss. "Even if you're forced to marry someone else, you'll always be mine, Natasha. We're timeless, remember?"
That seemed to make her feel a bit better. She leaned in to kiss you again.
"Timeless," she agreed.
Just then, everything around you turned back into the endless white room.
"Natasha!" You called out. "Natasha!"
Suddenly, all the memories of your accident came flooding back to you: You were an Avenger. You married Natasha three years ago and you worked side-by-side with the team.
You were on a mission together, and there was an ambush. As soon as you heard the sound of a gun cocking you put your arm in front of your wife and stepped in front of her.
You remembered the burning feeling as the bullet ripped through your stomach. But what haunted you even more was the sound of Natasha's screams as you fell against her and she saw the blood.
You had to get back to her. You couldn't leave her. Even if it wasn't the same life, you promised Natasha in 1944 that you would come back to her. There's no way in hell you would break that promise in any lifetime.
"Y/N!" You heard the familiar voice, but it sounded distorted.
"Natasha!" You called back.
"Y/N!" It was a bit clearer this time.
"Natasha! I'm coming back to you!"
"Y/N..." you could hear her... you were with her.
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When you opened your eyes, your wife wasted no time in throwing herself into the hospital bed to hug you. It hurt your bullet wound, but you didn't care.
She immediately started crying, and hugged you tighter.
"I thought I lost you," she said through tears. "You can't leave me, Y/N."
"I'm sorry I scared you," you told her. "But I'm never going to leave you. Not now, and not in any lifetime."
She tilted her head to the side in confusion.
"We're timeless, Natasha." You said. "I'll love you when we have gray hair, and you'll say we were timeless. Hell, you still would've been mine if we met on a crowded street in 1944. We're timeless, Nat."
"Okay," she said, still crying. "Timeless, then."
"'Cause I believe that we were supposed to find this. So even in a different life, you still would've been mine."
"Timeless," she said, softly smiling.
"I love you, as our love is timeless."
You loved her here, you loved her from meeting her in a crowded street in 1944, you loved her in 1958 when you went to a high school dance together, you loved her in the 1500's in a foreign land when she was to be forced to marry someone else. You and Natasha truly were timeless.
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DRDT New Character Talent Analysis
WHO ARE THESE GUYS???? GOING CRAZY GOING STUPID
Ahem.
As likely everyone has now seen at this point, DRDTdev made a very exciting announcement on Twitter– namely, that he’s been working on another fangan alongside DRDT! (Very relatable, once you make one fangan it’s kinda hard to stop.) Understandably, assuming this fangan is ever developed in full, it will be several years down the road, given that it would only be published after DRDT is complete.
However, we have these designs now, and I wanna know what their talents are, dammit! The blurb says that they are students trapped in a killing game, so I assume that they have been given Ultimate abilities. Thus, here’s my best shot and first look analysis. I tried not to look at anyone else’s work too much before presenting my opinions in order to get them out as fast as possible, so, sorry if I missed any major details that people have uncovered!
Notably, when I downloaded the images to my computer (so I could look at them without waiting for the website’s load time), all of them saved with weird number/letter codes. These probably mean nothing, although they do all end with “_o”, which could indicate that they were put through a code scramble of some kind. At the very least, the codes are a kind of convenient way to refer to the characters, so I’ll use the first three letters as a name. Also, I’ll be using they/them pronouns for all characters, since we don’t know how they identify.
We’ll start with the Protagonist, and go alphabetically by code from there. I’m so excited!!! Here we go:
I’m glad that this guy is basically confirmed as the Ultimate Teacher, because I honestly have no clue what I’d call them otherwise.
The main thing I noticed throughout their design was the repetition of red undertones everywhere. You can see them in two places: on the jacket, and in their hair. We know from the July 31st Q&A that characters in the Despair Time Fanganronpa Universe (DTFU) see blood as red, and that Monokuma’s color palette is black, white, and red. It’s kind of a suspicious color– the children’s hospital color theory of it all. O-or, maybe it’s just their favorite color…!
The bows in n9Z’s hair kind of remind me of the one on Peko’s sword case (sorry I didn’t put in a picture), although I doubt there’s a connection there. The gloves make me think of something fancy, the trenchcoat makes me think of a detective, the ID makes me think it’s something top secret… dude, what are you doing?
I guess there is the question of what exactly this person teaches. If we assume they’re the teacher Min mentions in A History of Hope’s Peak, it seems like the answer would be, “Ultimates.” If you want to teach Ultimates, you need to know and be able to do a lot of stuff, so that could explain the utilitarian design. They could have also initially had a background as something else, such as a government agent or employee of XF-ture Tech, before winding up as a teacher.
The fact that their eyes are always closed is also notable. Given DRDTdev’s penchant for putting important stuff in the eye designs, it’s possible there’s some important info in there that he's not ready to release yet. Like, if n9Z had black/red heterochromia or something, that would send us spinning. (Personally, I’m kinda hoping there’s an apple in there…) I also had the thought that n9Z might just permanently have both of their eyes closed, kind of like how Setsuka Chiebukuro of SDRA2 always keeps one eye closed. That would be a cute parallel to Min, whose eyes are always obstructed.
So, yeah. Ultimate Teacher, probably. Despite the fact that we more or less have their Ulimate talent, I somehow feel like we know the least about them…
My first impression of this person is that they’re definitely athletic in some regard. The ponytail that ends in a braid would be keeping the hair out of their eyes, and the athletic shoes would be helpful for running around.
About the marks under the eyes... While the comparison to my superhero design for Arturo is still a lighthearted jest, the reason for them being there may be fueled by the same reasoning. The superpower that @1moreff-creator gave Arturo was a skill that involved his vision, so I put those marks under his eyes as a natural mark that would mimic eye black. If you don’t want to read the entire link, eye black is those lines of paint (or sometimes stickers) that baseball or American football players wear under their eyes. While it’s not entirely scientifically proven, the point of the marks is supposed to be absorbing the rays of sun around the eyes to reduce the glare you would see. Thus, 0a6 may have these marks under their eyes to make it easier to see in a fast-paced situation (even though they're not particularly dark in color).
Additionally, if we didn’t already know who the protagonist was, I would guess it was 0a6. They have an ahoge in very much the same way that Teruko does, and they share an eye design with Hajime Hinata. The styling of their belt buckle also reminded me of how truth bullets are designed. However, 0a6 is NOT the protagonist, which must mean that these things mean something else. I don’t have much to say about the ahoge, but the eye design might instead imply that this person’s talent has to do with rejecting, opposing, or ending something. The bullet could be a regular bullet, and therefore imply that this person’s talent has something to do with guns.
For whatever reason, the hairstyle already made me think Ultimate Archer at first glance, so with the gun thing, I’m going to submit my guess as Ultimate Sharpshooter. This talent (and other slight variations of it) shows up pretty commonly in fangans (Kiyoka Maki of DRA, Desmond Hall of P:EG), and for good reason. It’s a talent that gives off a cool vibe, a potentially level headed yet aggressive personality, and can obviously be involved in many cool murder tricks.
My other guesses besides Ultimate Sharpshooter are in a similar ballpark– aforementioned Archer, Ultimate Bounty Hunter, Ultimate Spy, etc– but I could be way off track. I don’t see any weapons on 0a6, which would be weird for any of those talents. It could be more of a Debater type talent (with the eye symbol and truth bullet), or the blue gloves could hint at something more scientific (a la Charles and Arturo), although I don’t see the benefit to the sporty under-eye mark in either of those cases.
3Km is interesting, because they’ve got a lot going on. Hexagons, fire, zebra print– put it all together, and what does it mean? One interpretation is that their personality, too, is a lot.
I was immediately drawn to the markings on the left side of 3Km’s face, because I don’t know what they are. They could be angry veins, but… I don’t think veins really work like that in the shoulder. It’s far more than the typical anime stylization, not in the same place, and they don’t look particularly angry, so that's probably wrong. In that case, it’s probably a scar. But, what kind? Acid? An animal? Fire, like the symbol on their shirt?
Let’s move on for now and take a look at their pants. There’s a zebra pattern, which could imply a connection to animals/zoos or travel/Africa. The kind of pants they’re wearing are called chaps, which, hey, are typically ridden by horse riders! They’re meant to protect the rider’s legs from “thorny vegetation, extreme temperatures, and the animals they work with.” That definitely makes it seem like the zebra is important, as an equine animal.
Thus, my guess for this character is Ultimate Wild Animal Tamer. They wear chaps and gloves to protect them from the untamed animals they work with, yet they may have gotten a scar from a taming gone wrong. They’re strong so that they can get the upper hand, and the fire and piercings could speak to their rebellious, similarly wild personality. @venus-is-thinking also suggested that, as a Wild Animal Tamer, this character could work in the circus, which could further explain the flamboyant clothing and fire motif. They definitely seem like a character who could be putting on a show.
As for the other character pictured… that person is almost certainly 3Km’s sibling, likely a twin. However, as a fellow member of the killing game cast, we’ll get to them later! For now, let’s check out somebody else.
This character is one of the ones that I’m the most baffled about. They don’t wear a lot of symbols or field-specific clothing, so, it’s kind of a shot in the dark.
They definitely seem kind of fancy, what with the super swirly hair. Square scarves also typically seem to be worn in professional circumstances for stylish people. They’re wearing a lot of layers (including said scarf and a sweater), so it’s possible they work in a cold environment? Or maybe they just naturally run cold. There’s a lot of draping elements in their clothing, between the folded jacket and two-layered skirt, but that doesn’t really correlate to a specific location or profession.
The eyes patterns are also weird. They’re very spiky and not perfectly circular. What they reminded me of first were either an explosion, a loud noise, or a circular blade distorted while spinning quickly. Glasses are typically associated with nerdy or smart characters (like Eden and Charles), but anyone can wear glasses, so I wouldn’t use that as a huge selling point.
Anyways, the combination of fanciness, loudness, and potential nerdiness made me think some kind of talent incorporating a voice and art. I had ideas ranging from Ultimate Opera Singer to Ultimate Art Critic. In the end, I settled on Ultimate Stage Director, mostly as a vibe check. I could imagine this character ordering writers, actors, and set designers around with the goal of following their vision. A person like that who’s used to being in charge could be an interesting figure in a killing game. Again, though, I don’t have super strong feelings about this, so I’m extra looking forward to learning more.
I was going to slam dunk this one as the Ultimate Shepherd until @fuji-iri pointed out to me that there’s actually a sewing needle pattern in their eye! I’m kind of glad, because it gives me more to talk about and might explain some of the weird things I noticed if this character were the Ultimate Shepherd.
Besides the sewing needle, the eyes are definitely reminiscent of a sheep. Same with the braids in their hair– they’re arranged in a spiral reminiscent of a sheep’s horns. The cloud-like pattern on their cloak, as well as the soft-looking trim, seem fluffy and wool-like. 9lt definitely has a sheep motif, but that doesn’t mean it’s the talent exactly.
9lt’s bell hints at that concept. Although sheep often wear bells, according to google images, they’re more often regular bells than the circular bell depicted in their outfit. It seems like sheep can wear these bells, but they’re more commonly seen on cats.
There’s also a strong focus on pastel colors in the design, particularly pink. The design is very fun and childlike, it’s silhouette appearing smaller due to the large bow and lack of visible arms. (They’re also just pretty short.) The cloak, which obscures most of their body, kind of reminds me of Toshiko Kayura of P:EG. Small, cute, and childish, yet kind of mysterious and strange: that’s the vibes this design is giving me.
Given the sewing needle, it’s tempting to give this character a talent in fashion design. They do have a very specific style, which could play into their designs. However, with the strong connections to animals and fluffiness makes me think that they actually might be something along the lines of the Ultimate Plush Maker. It’s cozy and cuddly while also involving the sharp eye (of the needle) that a creator needs to have.
Now, this is a character with a lot going on. They’ve got symbols all over and a really fun hairstyle, so, let’s see how it could all fit together.
One of the aspects that first caught my eye was the flower in hwR’s hair. I’m pretty sure it’s a dandelion, which could be read in a couple of ways. The first is that a dandelion is a weed. hwR could be a character who often isn’t wanted, but manages to persist regardless. Secondly, dandelions have a lot of medicinal benefits if you consume them. So, hwR could be a character focused on health, especially in alternative ways. Thirdly, there’s the superstition that blowing on a dandelion will grant you a wish. I’d lean against this one because the dandelion isn’t… ripe(???) enough to be blown on yet, but the interpretation is still there.
The bunny symbol also has a lot of interpretations. As I listed out in the image, some options are good luck, longevity, opportunity, and adventure. The white rabbit is also a main character in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, which DRDTdev is clearly familiar with if the LGI MV is anything to go by. Generally, rabbits are also fast, cute, and known for multiplying. White rabbits seem to have generally positive connotations, which is a good sign for this character.
Other symbols include the crescent moon and sparkle type shapes, which seem to indicate nighttime or mystery. The symbol in hwR’s eyes is a spiral, which is also mysterious and could have to do with hypnosis. Apparently they also represent the circle of life, which could be suspicious…? Dying and living, killing games, and the like.
Anyways, with all this supernatural and superstitious imagery, I feel like the talent has to deal with something similar. I’m not exactly sure what to call it, or what the specific niche is. The one I wrote down in my notes was the Ultimate Alternative Medicine Practicioner, tying in the medicinal uses of dandelions and therapeutic uses of hypnotism. However, that title is a mouthful, and there are definitely other options. I sort of wanted the talent to just be someone who believes in spiritual practices, but given that a spiritualist is apparently someone who believes in talking to ghosts, the best name I could come up with for that was Ultimate Believer. hwR could also be something like an Ultimate Fortune Teller or a straight up Hypnotist, or a Lucky Student who really leans into the title. There are plenty of options, but I think it’s something in this genre.
This guy is fun! The fashion is pretty plain so there’s not a lot to work with, but I’ll give it my best shot.
As compared to 8CT (the one with the curly hair), Jfl at least has the very obvious symbol on their shirt to point us in the right direction. I’m pretty sure those are audio levels, which means that their talent probably combines something with sound with something with technology. I don’t know why they would need a lot of pockets or a hat with a visor for that, but hey, always good to be prepared.
The hat is pretty plain, but there is that green square on it. It may just be a large tab, as appears on many baseball caps to show off a logo. This one is blank, though, so it could be something else. It kind of looks like the press marker that appears on stereotypical reporter hats in, like, the 1920s, but those weren’t typically lime green, either (unless the black and white movies are fooling me hard).
The overall color scheme plus the fingerless gloves sort of make this character look like an Ultimate Hacker to me, but then I’m not sure what the connection to the audio levels are. They could also be something more like an Ultimate DJ, but the hat, jacket, and cargo pants make me feel like it’s something a little more active/outdoorsy. Thus, I’m going to go with the kinda-compromise that this character is the Ultimate Podcaster. In my mind, they would do some field reporting first (hence something that looks kind of like a reporter hat), and then come back to their home office and talk about it to publish in a podcast.
With my argument about the clothes feeling more outdoorsy, I have a few ideas for what the podcast could be about. The first is something along the lines of hunting cryptids. Jfl goes into the woods, looks around, and then reports their findings in, like, a ghost log. A little more in the realm of realism, Jfl could tail important figures around, either as a paparazzi-type person or someone who’s unraveling a conspiracy, and then release a report on them. That could also get Jfl involved in some kind of scuffle with XF-ture tech, which makes me lean more in that direction.
With the fish scales, knA is pretty obviously nautically coded. Their talent probably has something to do with water, but, in what way? Let’s look at the other details.
Just like Nico, knA has slit eyes. In Nico’s design, it was meant to make them look catlike, due to their profession as the Ultimate Pet Therapist. Similarly, 9lt has horizontal slit eyes, which are meant to make them look like a sheep. It seems like these elongated pupils are meant to make us think of animals, so knA’s talent probably heads in that direction. They also have a catlike mouth ( :3 ) and wear a collar, which (like Nico) makes them lean feline. Maybe it’s a catfish? Or maybe that’s more of a personality beat.
On the other hand, knA’s eye pattern has two circles in it, a larger one that goes around the long pupil and a smaller one that’s sort of hidden behind it. In context, this most reminded me of a sonar/radar system, which sailors use at sea to make sure they aren’t running into anything. Through that lens, the belt(?) that wraps around their leg reminded me of an anchor wrapped around a post. That’s kinda confirmation bias with the water thing, but it may have been intentional.
To be honest, I was really back and forth on whether to call this character the Ultimate Angler or the Ultimate Diver, but by the bolding, you can tell I settled on the former. I liked Ultimate Diver because it would place the character more among the fish (why they’re coded as an animal) as opposed to someone who catches them. But also, cats are known for catching fish, right? Plus, my interpretations of a sonar and an anchor would connect the character to a boat, which is less important for diving and more important for fishing.
Now this is the character that seems to be the talk of the town! And for good reason, too: they have a lot more recognizable imagery that specifically ties them to DRDT than anybody else.
First off, there’s the obvious XF-ture Tech logo, shaped like a hexagon, which appears on u1l’s jacket. That certainly connects them to the company in some way, whether they’re an employee or just someone who received some merch. This is extra interesting given that u1l wears the same pin that Min has on her design. In A History of Hope’s Peak, Min says she was sponsored by XF-Ture Tech, so maybe this guy was, too? It could be a kind of alternate company logo. Or it could have some kind of bug to listen in with. That’d be fun.
Otherwise, it’s pretty nondescript. They have regular eyes, a regular shirt, and a regular ol’ pink tie (other than the connection it may have to the Sleepy MV). The jacket is tied really weirdly at the bottom, kind of looking like a fish tail, but I think it’s a normal jacket. The boot design kind of reminded me of Xander’s, which could indicate that this character has to be prepared to run around.
Pinning down u1l’s talent is kinda hard because… honestly, I kinda feel like they’re just “Ultimate XF-Ture Tech Guy.” Like, they’re clearly connected to the company, and may be here as their representative. Thus, in my notes, I called this guy the Ultimate Technician.
A technician is “a worker in a field of technology who is proficient in the relevant field and technique, with a relatively practical understanding of the theoretical principles.” Is that vaguely tech-ish as hell? Yeah. Is XF-Ture a tech company that also does vague other things? Yeah. Ultimate Technician lets this u1l have a lot of skills yet not have to elaborate on it at all, which is something that I feel like they would enjoy. Just like how they might enjoy how all of us are chomping at the bit to learn more about them, and yet, we probably won’t hear anything for a while…
A very pretty addition to the cast! I love their vibes. Time to figure out what they mean.
There’s a lot here that signifies wealth. The crown hairpin is very obvious in that regard, as is the cape. Purple is often thought of as a color of royalty, and uBg is wearing a lot of it. Same with the cape– it’s an article of clothing often worn by kings. Their eye pattern contains a diamond within a circle. Diamonds are a jewel; wealth, royalty, etc.
This character also has some elements of promiscuity to them. Garter socks (which is what I think is what they’re wearing on their left leg?) are typically thought of as a sexually-charged thing to wear, and their other leg is fully exposed (oh my!). You can also see their bra peeking out from under their shirt, as well as some cleavage. Is this related to talent, or just to personality? I’m not sure.
While it’s tempting to go with something more along the lines of Ultimate Celebrity or Ultimate Heiress, I’m actually kind of partial to my interpretation of Ultimate Treasure Hunter. They wear a crown because it’s the treasure they’ve won, and there are diamonds in their eyes because that’s what they’re looking for! The cape could read as more of a heroic/adventurer thing, and the gloves also feel like ones belonging to someone more active. I’m aware this has nothing to do with the promiscuous aspects, but… like I said, that could just relate to personality! Plus, if you’re traveling the world searching for treasure, you might want a chance to tour the people, too.
Finally, we’ve returned to the probable sibling of 3Km, the potential Ultimate Wild Animal Tamer! If the similar color schemes and eye designs weren’t enough, the fact that their little chibis were obviously paired together makes it pretty obvious that they’re related. Assuming that everyone in this cast is the same age (18+), they would be twins.
However, I also want to propose that 3Km isn’t the only character XWu is “related” to. Remember how I mentioned that the XF-Ture logo was a hexagon? Well, the pattern in 3Km and XWu’s eyes is a hexagon. Could they also have a connection to XF-Ture tech, and thus, u1l? Maybe they’re part of the family who founded the company. It’s a big stretch, but it’s possible. Just wanted to bring it up.
Back to XWu, it’s interesting that they’re probably the twin of 3Km, ‘cause their designs are pretty opposite. While 3Km seems wild, XWu is very fancy. They have a chain, much like uBg; some boots that look sort of princely; and a very fancily-patterned vest. I didn’t notice while I was making my visual, but I think that the vest has snowflakes on it to mirror 3Km’s fire. Honestly, I don’t know if that means it’s more likely that it has something to do with their talents, or less…
I feel like XWu might have some kind of managerial talent. It could be something more business-y, related to XF-Ture Tech, or if 3Km is part of the circus, XWu could be, like, the Ultimate Ringleader. Leaning on the former, I settled for the Ultimate Business Consultant. I was thinking about 3Km going around the world taming animals or whatever, and XWu tagging along, making business connections and deals along the way. The “X” in their bangs makes me think that they might have a talent or personality that revolves around rejecting things. That could lean business leadership, so… yay?
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And that’s that! To summarize, the cast of talents as I determined them were Ultimate Teacher, Ultimate Sharpshooter, Ultimate Wild Animal Tamer, Ultimate Stage Director, Ultimate Plush Maker, Ultimate Alternative Medicine Practicioner, Ultimate Podcaster, Ultimate Angler, Ultimate Technician, Ultimate Treasure Hunter, and Ultimate Business Consultant.
Obviously none of this is concrete, and I’m speculating based on very few details. I won’t be disappointed no matter what the talents are because, hey! We get more fangan content from DRDTdev either way! I feel like the Ultimate Winner with that fact.
I hope you all enjoyed reading this, and, if you have alternate interpretations or design elements I missed, I'd love to hear about them! I might make an update if we get any additional information any time soon.
#danganronpa despair time#drdt#drdt mystery fangan#what are people calling it#anyways IT IS DONE#sorry that it took so long everyone i was kinda busy today so i had to keep jumping in and out of it#like i said i really haven't looked at what other people have said yet so i have no idea if i'm#A) repeating what everyone has said already#B) totally off the mark with others' beliefs#or C) the only person who's attempted this at all so far#and that's not even counting websites that aren't tumblr. gosh#this was fun though! ultimate designs are always so creative :)#my theories#every day there is more drdt content to analyze /pos
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K/S Gazette (Jan and Feb!)
First, a reminder: Early Bird Registration for KiScon is still open through Valentine's Day!
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More information regarding registration, membership tiers, as well as scholarships, can be found in the previous issue of our newsletter, archived here.
2. Submissions for the 2024 KiScon Zine are open!
Submissions for the 2024 KiScon Zine are open now through August 1st!
Our editor, @1lostone, is looking forward to working with you.
We are looking for new and never before seen art and writing (both fic and meta!) focusing on the relationship between Kirk and Spock.
For a full rundown of the submission guidelines and access to the submission form, please see the zine page on our website: https://kiscon.org/zine.html
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2023 Writing Roundup
Thank you to @welcometololaland @cha-melodius @kiwiana-writes @three-drink-amy and @rmd-writes @orchidscript for the tags, it was a fruitful year for my first toe dip into fanfic ~ and it will end with quite the bang as well (hence why I’m putting off my 2023 fic wrapped until at least January 1st).
July
No Sense or Sensibility (RWRB, T, 5K)
How to win the newlywed game with your best friend with whom you are not even dating (yet)
Uncut Not Uncultured (RWRB, E, 6K)
Alex never thought about if Henry was uncut down there… but now it’s all he can think about
August
The month in which I disappeared from all internet for three weeks to enjoy one of my other loves in this life with no service!
September
- Mr BodyPillow (RWRB, T, 21K)
The adventures of Ace Alex finding love, cuddles, and assurance from Henry
October
- They Were Tentmates! (RWRB, M, 4K)
What happens when you are forced to share a tent (and a sleeping bag) with your nemesis
- Because I’m a Scoundrel (RWRB, E, 8K)
Olympic athletes! TIME Gala at the White House! Mistaken couples costumes!
November
- Mr Party Hardy (RWRB, T, 7K)
A Mr. BodyPillow follow up exploring Alex’s relationships with parties pre and post Henry
- Minty Fresh (RWRB, G, 2K)
An illustrated story of their relationship to proposal one gum wrapper at a time
- No Nut November (RWRB, E, 10K)
Can the boys survive No Nut November? Not without a lot of innuendos that’s for sure.
December
- No Laughing Matter (RWRB, T, 3K)
Alex is the dental hygienist who helps with Henry’s Wisdom Teeth removal. It’s just as funny as you imagine.
To be posted before the end of the year :)
Super Six and the Sirens Call (RWRB, T, 111K, 20th)
Camp Halfblood meet the Super Six, a quest of the likes you have never seen before
Not So Silent Night (RWRB, E, TBD, 21st)
Alex is sick and tired of his piano playing neighbor, but what happens when they get stuck in an apartment together on the longest night of the year?
Messiah (RWRB, M, TBD, 25th)
Two boys, two instruments, two churches. Midnight mass and a very religious experience between the two of them
Fifteen Hours Till Forever (RWRB, M, TBD, 25th)
A firstprince canon compliant wedding weekend
Balls to the Wall (RWRB, T, TBD, 26th)
The story of how Alex spent a night in college in the drunk tank… even though he was never drunk
Glitter Bomb (RWRB, E, TBD, 27th)
Alex comes wrapped in a bow for Henry… and in some glitter
Where Is My SuperSuit (RWRB, M, TBD, 28th)
A four way love square between two super powered idiots
3/4th Cup of Love (RWRB, E, TBD, 29th)
What really happened in the kitchen when Alex taught Henry how to make those quiches
Sleeping Beauties (RWRB, M, TBD, 30th)
Alex and Henry attend the 2024 Met Gala as the muses of world class designer Pez Okonjo
Halfway There (RWRB, T, TBD, 31st)
Canon compliant demiromantic Alex realization contemplation and conversation
So much still happening!!! Will end the year with a whopping 19 fics and over 100K words shared. Spectacular.
An open tag but also tagging some lovely people to share what a year they have had!!
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#2023 writing round up#inexplicablymine writes#< many things apparently#all of these are RWRB#also wow did that in less than 6 months okay okay okay
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tbh i've been thinking about idol!kisedai where at first, the lineup are the og first-year regulars (seijuuro, daiki, shintarou, atsushi, tetsuya) and then comes ryouta and the last is of course, taiga; kinda like nct (the addition of members).
ryouta can easily fit in and becomes the most popular member in no time, meanwhile taiga takes some time to become part of the group. his determined-yet-somewhat-innocent vibe draw a lot of fans to take a liking. his introduction is "i am the flaming wild tiger, kagami taiga. nice to meet you all!" and the members and the fans kinda cringe at that (please don't blame him he's just doing his job others are ridiculous as well especially ryouta)
sometimes taiga speaks japanglish like "このポジションで、そして you go this way, だろう?" and the only one who understands is seijuurou WKWKWKWKWK others have to constantly remind him "日本語!" and he just resigns XD daiki and ryouta often mimics him (in annoying way) when he speaks english because he somewhat becomes slightly softer yet confident. just trio musketeers thing, i guess.
i haven't thinking about their position but this is my initial rough sketch:
seijuurou: leader, lead vocalist, center, visual
colour: red
representative emoji: 🦁/🐱
dob: december 20th (sagittarius)
ryouta: main vocalist, sub rapper, center, visual
colour: yellow
representative emoji: ☀️/🐰
dob: june 18th (gemini)
shintarou: lead vocalist, lead dancer
colour: green
representative emoji: 🐸/🐢
dob: july 7th (cancer)
taiga: main rapper, sub vocalist
colour: maroon
representative emoji: 🐯
dob: august 2nd (leo)
daiki: main rapper, main dancer
colour: navy
representative emoji: black panther
dob: august 31st (virgo)
atsushi: lead rapper, sub vocalist
colour: purple
representative emoji: 🍭/maiubou
dob: october 9th (libra)
tetsuya: maknae, main vocalist
colour: pale turquoise/pale blue
representative emoji: 👻/🐶
dob: january 31st (aquarius)
momoi: manager
colour: peach
representative emoji: 🍑
dob: may 4th (taurus)
so ... yeah. that's my rambling for today. might as well change it if i find something new/fitting for them
*the age lineup is based on the japanese school system(?) idk what it's called ... something like the ones who born on april or near april is the oldest(?) ... it might be different if it counted from january, which makes tetsuya the oldest and seijuurou the youngest.
#kuroko no basket#kuroko's basketball#alternate universe#idol!au#kiseki no sedai#generation of miracles#akashi seijūrō#kise ryōta#midorima shintarou#kagami taiga#aomine daiki#murasakibara atsushi#kuroko tetsuya#momoi satsuki
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