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jingerhead · 3 years

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no but if Andrew was taller Neil could definitely do the hang-on-to-his-arm-by-his-biceps thing...

Every time I'm off writing something y'all come at me with stuff like this and I CAN'T RESIST writing tiny drabbles for it!!

I'm convinced the only thing that would make Andrew more powerful is if he was taller than Neil, but Neil could also bend his legs to hang onto Andrew's biceps. But I also suddenly wanna explore taller Andrew...but when I say taller I mean like 5'4 Andrew. He's like an inch taller than Neil and Neil HATES IT. Oh well, please accept my tiny drabble dear anon, I love your idea so much :)

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It started when Neil was walking back to campus and took a shortcut through a park. It was a nice day outside, which meant there were tons of families around, and Neil happened to glance at a man with a child hanging off his bicep. The child was screeching and laughing with a huge smile on their face, hanging on tightly for a few seconds before being let back to the ground.

Huh, Neil had thought before letting it leave his mind.

The next time he thought about it was when he was talking to Katelyn, who had become quite the unexpected friend. She had said something about cheerleading which reminded Neil about what he'd seen in the park, and then his thoughts suddenly turned to Andrew. About Andrew holding out his arm and Neil holding on, which was...well, it was weird to think about, but Neil thought Andrew could do it.

"Do you think Aaron could hold you up?" Neil asked.

"Yeah," Katelyn said with a shrug.

"Like, from one arm. If you hung off it."

"Like a kid?" Katelyn snickered. "Maybe? I'm not sure." Neil was prepared to let it go, but Katelyn suddenly got a glint in her eyes and she grinned. "Do you think Andrew could hold you up?"

"Yeah," Neil said without hesitation.

"Then let's find out," Katelyn declared.

Easier said than done. That night, Neil went to the dorms and forgot about the competition for a little while, content to work on his homework and watch Andrew play videogames. He only remembered when they got into bed.

"Hey, could you hold me up?" Neil asked. "With one arm?" he clarified.

Andrew just frowned at him, looking confused. "Why?" he dared to ask.

"To prove that Aaron can't."

"When?"

Neil smirked. "Tomorrow, maybe?"

So, after practice the next day, they tried it.

Neil explained what he was thinking: that Andrew would basically hold one arm out and Neil would try to hang from it. Andrew would hold for as long as he could and they would time it so that Neil could send the number to Katelyn, who was convincing Aaron to do the same with her. They'd compare and find out who was stronger.

"This isn't a fair competition," Andrew said when Neil was done explaining.

"Why not?"

"You're heavier than a cheerleader."

"Ouch," Neil said, feigning hurt. "Just think about the bragging rights you'll have after you can hold me for longer."

Andrew blinked, then seemed to accept the challenge. Nobody else was on the court, so they could do this without an audience. Andrew held an arm out, forming a fist and planting the other hand on his hip, legs about shoulder-width apart. When he said so, Neil pressed the start button on his timer and found a good grip on Andrew's arm, slowly raising his legs until he was off the ground.

Though Andrew's arm shook, he managed to keep it steady enough. Neil was slowly lowered to the ground as Andrew's arm buckled under his weight, and as soon as his feet touched it, Neil fumbled for the timer. He decided to take a few seconds off to account for him grabbing on and touching the ground.

"About fifteen seconds," Neil said, texting Katelyn the number. "Thanks."

Andrew was rolling his shoulder. "Done?"

"Yes," Neil said, getting back on his feet. "That was impressive."

"Holding your weight for fifteen seconds was impressive?"

"Yeah. Makes me think you could hold me up forever, if you had to."

Andrew rolled his eyes and turned to walk towards the locker room. "That had better be worth it."

Neil shook his head and quickly followed, seeing Andrew's red ears as they went. He'd let Andrew have that for now, but he would take the chance to remind Andrew about how admirable his strength was at a later time. He knew it would be worth it, because he got to do that.

And in the end, Andrew had his bragging rights.

(Aaron was not happy. Andrew didn't say anything, but he gave his brother looks, which was enough for Aaron to tell him to fuck off and shut up.)

#aftg #aftg fanfic #tfc #tfc fanfic #all for the game #all for the game fanfic #the foxhole court #andreil #andreil fanfic #andriel #jinger's works #this was fun #i hope you enjoy my sloppy little drabble #yall i gotta write other stuff but you keep TEMPTING MEEE #love ya lovelies :)#beefy andrew supremacy

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venhedish · 3 years

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Tagged by @alienfuckeronmain. thanks so much beb you know i love to talk about myself. <3 nickname: pretty much just Ven. there was an embarrassing period in my freshman year of high school when i insisted people refer to me as Sora because i was obsessed with Kingdom Hearts.

zodiac: scorpio sun, cancer moon, capricorn rising. i don't particularly believe in astrology, but fuck if that combo doesn't perfectly describe me.

height: 100% average thank you very much. i am *not* short. (5'4").

last movie I saw: i tried to rewatch spiderman: homecoming a few days ago and learned it's not actually on any streaming services. i watched like half of the second kung fu panda movie a couple nights ago, but i put it on literally to fall asleep, so. i guess the last movie i actually watched with the intention to watch was the old guard, which was like a month ago.

last thing I googled: lmao. "blood lick scream," apparently. i was looking for this gif:

favourite musician: that's an impossible question. let's go with the musicians that have influenced my taste overall the most? Placebo; Hozier; The Frights; Arctic Monkeys; Kishi Bashi; Beats Antique; Fiona Apple.

song stuck in my head: i woke up with Closing Time bouncing around in my brain for some reason?

other blogs: @necro-nomnomnom is my sex and horror sideblog. @digital-scrivening is my multi-fandom/random whatever sideblog, and @spn-trope-round-robin is the Supernatural fanwork challenge I run.

blogs following: creepin' up on 400. actually, i'm not sure if this is asking how many i follow or how many follow me, but the answer is the same either way. amount of sleep: ehehehheheheheh. normally? anywhere from 3-12 hours; i have chronic insomnia. i also currently have some kinda tooth infection, though, so i slept from 3am on sunday to 12am on monday. and then again from 9am this morning to about 1pm. time has lost all meaning to me. you did read that right: i slept for 21 hours straight and was still tired. :(

lucky number: 8 what am I wearing: biker shorts and a shirt with a very sad ghost on it. dream job: sugar baby. not even joking. pay me to be sexy so i can do my hobbies for free in my spare time. as soon as i get paid for doing something i love, i don't love it anymore. there's a reason the only paid writing gigs i take at this point in my life are for kinks that i am totally uninterested in. languages: English. i can get my point across in French, but it won't be pretty.

play an instrument: i've been playing the ukulele for a whole year as of a couple weeks ago! it was my quarantine project and i managed to stick with it to my utter surprise. i think i'm firmly an intermediate player now. currently working to master arpeggios and full barres.

favourite song: my fave song changes multiple times a week. right now it's probably South by Hippo Campus:

random fact: my favorite comfort foods are shepherd's pie and american chop suey. Tagging @lovetheirloves @hotgirlsummersam @fandom-hoarder @digitalmeowmix @queergoblin @margaryes and @samsvisions (and you, if you want to do it. i never know who to tag so i tend to just smash my keyboard until names i recognize come up)

#tag games #about me

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smilepal · 3 years

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Character Study:

Tagged By: @noirapocalypto

Tagging: @shinycorvidae

Layer 01: The Outside -Name: Hiro Oda -Eye Color: Blue--decided to keep it instead of replacing it with optics. -Hair Style/Color: Hiro has messy black hair, kept shorter on the sides. It's usually worn in a bun or a short ponytail. He has black hair, and spends an embarassing amount of time on it. -Height: 5'4. He more than makes up for it with his personality though, or at least so he says. -Clothing Style: His Style is cyberpunk meets urban samurai-likes lots of layers and stylishly over (or under) sized shirts. He likes to scavenge clothing he finds on jobs, so his wardrobe reflects this. He wears a wide range of colors, and isn’t always the most subtle, with occasional pops of bright neon--especially in the clubs. He usually wears comfortable, flexible shoes or boots--preferably ones that are good for climbing/running and making a quick getaway if necessary. When on missions or out and about, he disguises his face using his old Tyger Claws mask. He has two--one in red and the other in black. It's a chore trying to get him to wear formal clothing, he hates getting dressed up and prefers fabric with a shine/interesting textures (especially leather, but he wouldn't say no to a dash of latex on occasion, anything that catches the eye). -Best Physical Feature: He's attached to his tattoos, despite that they represent a part of his life he's very much done with but he thinks he'd look strange without them. He's confident about his appearance and spends a lot of time working on it, and is a touch vain. Layer 02: The Inside -Fears: He's afraid of more than he likes to let on. He's afraid of water especially if he can't see the bottom of it--he never learned to swim. He's definitely afraid of losing people he cares about--there's not very many of them and he's afraid of his defection from the Tyger Claws painting a target on them. While not exactly a fear he finds the Badlands unsettling--there's so much open space and it's oddly quiet, especially after the noise and lights of Night City. -Guilty Pleasures: Real coffee (even though it's a frivolous expense), baking, and trying to pet every stray cat he can find. -Biggest Pet-peeves: How people tend to treat joytoys/dolls, as if they're disposable. As someone's who's past is a bit spotty, it's a sensitive topic and he gets grouchy/tight-lipped if you push him too much -Ambitions for the Future: Beyond finding a way to extricate the chip and keep both him and Johnny in one piece? He'd like to eventually make enough doing merc work to be able to just make a living fixing stuff. He's a good mechanic and would love the time/financial stability to be able to work on his hobbies more. Layer 03: Thoughts -First thought waking up: I don't have nearly enough coffee for this (in the event he managed to actually sleep in the first place) -What they think about most: Trying to keep their partners safe, in NC this is a constant job and requires a lot of vigilance -What they think about right before bed: So much--they have terrible insomnia so post-sleep anxiety is fairly common. -What they think their good quality is: They're generous and have a strong moral compass--will occasionally not charge people for gigs despite the monetary loss, especially if it seems like he'd be taking advantage of the situation or it doesn't feel right. He's kind, even if he does come off as rather prickly. Layer 04: Either Or -Single or group dates: As he has two partners, a lot of his dates tend to be group dates. He's not one to set up formal dates though. He'd rather just go out for a casual cup of coffee or a late night bike ride. He only realizes it's a date after the fact, usually. -To be loved or respected: He'd rather be loved. He's seen where only wanting respect gets you and he'd rather not turn out like his corpo older brother -Beauty or Brains: He definitely coasts by on intuition, luck and good looks at times so he's a bit biased but in regards to a partner, it doesn't matter much to him? A sense of empathy/loyalty are

more important to him than either. -Dogs or Cats: Cats! He loves them (and owns two--a Sphinx named Kira, and a black cat he's dubbed Goro--as it seems to share the same look of general disapproval.) Layer 05: Do They... -Lie?: Yes, if it's to protect their partners or for work. -Believe in themselves?: It depends on who's asking. They come off as very confident but it hides a lot of deeply rooted insecurity. They're more sensitive than they like to let on. -Believe in love?: A bit. They admire the idea of it but don't think it's for them. It's something they secretly really crave though--even if they'd have a hard time admitting it. -Want someone?: Yes. They end up with @shinycorvidae's V (Vic) and Johnny because damnit they're getting a happy ending. I don't care if it's not cannon 😂 Layer 06: -Been on stage?: Yes, it's a common thing (or at least, previously had been) and they're fairly desensitized to it. -Done drugs?: Tends to try really hard to stay away from them. Both his parents had issues with them and definitely played a role in their death. He uses airhypos/anasthetic grudgingly but that's it. -Changed who they were to fit in?: Not to fit in, per-se but to slide under the radar better. They know that it's safer going unnoticed in Night City most of the time and that's the way they like it. They're good at putting on masks for people though. It takes a lot of patience, and a bit of a thick skin to get them to drop it and show facets of their real personality through. They're a lot softer than they first let on though. Layer 07: -Favorite Color: Black/red especially together. He's also partial to blue -Favorite Animal: He loves cats (and has two that he dotes on like his children) -Favorite Book: It would be challenging to get him to admit it, but he can't read very well. He loves it when Vic reads to him though, because she seems to enjoy it so much and he likes hearing her voice. She's a fan of the classics, and he enjoys the poetry the most. -Favorite Game: Not a game per-se but he's really into racing. Bikes are a hobby of his and he's damned good at it, and has very little fear (and more than a little recklessness). He also wouldn't say no to a game of pool once in a while, particularly if he can rope his friends into a game of it. Layer 08: -Day their next birthday will be: He doesn't know his birthday so he decided on Oct. 31st. -How old they will be: 25 (at least he thinks so) Layer 09: I... -I Love: My partners, and the people I've let get close to me -I Feel: Determined. We'll find a way where we get to decide our future, whatever the cost. -I Hide: My fears and ugly bits of my past. I don't like letting other people know and making them worry. I don't want their pity. -I Miss: Jackie. There's still a lot of guilt there. -I Wish: We had more time, or at least a more clear solution. I feel adrift.

Thanks for tagging me @noirapocalypto! It was really fun to fill out--and I'm always happy to talk about my characters :)

#cyberpunk v #cyberpunk 2077 #cyberpunk hiro #hiro #cyberpunk oc #my ocs #cp2077 #sorry not even remotely sorry #gotabitcarriedaway #nosuchthingastoomanyheadcanons #spicygoblinboy

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oneboxofmatches · 3 years

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I hope it's okay to ask for a HP romantic and friend matchup from the golden trio era and possibly romantic for marauders (please don't feel like you have to do the marauders one too if it's too much. I definitely don't want to stress you).

My pronouns are she/her and my romantic preference would be for a guy. I'm 5'4 and my style usually lingers somewhere between feminine, preppy, and "basic". I do think it's important to put at least some level of effort into my appearance.

My HP house is Ravenclaw (second highest Slytherin) and my enneagram is 1w2 (with 3 as a very close second top number)

I'm a super hardworking and ambitious person (sometimes at the expense of my own mental health and wellness). It's important to me to be able to work towards my goals and be with someone who has goals of their own. I'd get frustrated by someone who never knows when to take things seriously. I have a tendency to stress myself out sometimes and often let my stress bottle up. Cleaning/organizing and baking always help me feel centered and reduce my stress when I feel like I'm freaking out a bit. I tend to also be a little bit of a control freak on occasion in everyday life.

I can be a bit reserved when it comes to meeting new people, but when I'm around my close friends and family, I'm more open and talkative. I don't feel the need to force conversation though and can enjoy time around people just by doing our own thing next to each other and relaxing in each other's company. My friends and family are really important to me and I always try to be reliable and there for them whenever they need support.

When it comes to hobbies, I enjoy reading, watching tv/movies, cross stitch, and shopping. I used to be on a dance drill team and have continued doing yoga to keep up my flexibility because it helps me feel healthy. My favorite genres in books, movies, tv shows, etc. are romance and mystery, but I especially love when something has a big plot twist or is really thought provoking so that I can discuss it with someone I know. I also tend to be a romantic. I'm not really an outdoorsy person though and don't enjoy things like camping and hiking a ton.

When it comes to my idea of a perfect date it would probably be something pretty classic like going out to a nice dinner. I do enjoy getting dressed up and doing something fancy. Though, I'd also enjoy something like going to a carnival or festival together and just enjoying each other's company for a day. The most important thing is just spending time and connecting with the person I care about. My love languages are quality time and physical touch. It's simple, but I think it's super sweet just walking down the street and holding hands with someone. I also think it's nice when someone is taller than me so I can lean my head on their arm or shoulder while we stand next to each other (this sounds cheesy haha).

Goodness this came out so long, but I hope it's okay. Thanks so much for doing this!

This was amazing and no problem at all, thank you for requesting and I hope you enjoy!!

In the Golden Trio era, I romantically pair you with…

CEDRIC DIGGORY

You value hard work. Cedric is by no means a stranger to hard work. Getting paired together for a project is the most likely way you two realized just how much you can accomplish together.

While Cedric realizes the importance of his schooling and the high piles of work that come with it, he also recognizes that maintaining a balance between “work” and “play” is the secret to a healthy, manageable life. He admires your work ethic (and supports your goals 100%), but he’s also the first to advise taking a step back when the world starts asking too much of you.

It’s because Cedric has the utmost respect for you that he doesn’t just outright dismiss your outbursts that occur whenever he’s attempting to get you to relax for a moment. He makes sure you know that he finds both the work you’re doing as well as your mental health important, and all he wants to do is help you find that middle ground where you don’t have to sacrifice either one.

Learning that you already have ways to cope with stress (cleaning, organizing, baking) eases his mind, and he even uses this information to his benefit. He knows that suggesting one of these activities as an alternative to partaking in any stressful work environment you’ve found yourself in betters the chances of you taking a well-deserved break.

Aside from actual dates, it’s these little breaks where the two of you spend the most quality time together. In terms of conversation, things can range from talking lightly about your days, taking on a vulnerable tone for more personal topics, or even just a silence that sits comfortably between you while you work.

Also, it’s almost surprising how much Cedric loves watching mystery TV shows and movies with you. It’s not necessarily something he would’ve found himself doing otherwise, but he loves having someone to share the massive surprise that comes with a major plot twist. After the screen goes dark, you two can find yourselves discussing what you just watched for hours without growing bored.

As for the traditional dates, you can bet that Cedric is up for both dressing up for a nice restaurant or taking the more casual route by going to a carnival. The variety not only keeps your relationship interesting, but it proves that the location really doesn’t matter -- you enjoy yourselves and feel just as strongly for each other no matter what.

Overall, the mutual respect and dedication between you and Cedric create the ultimate power couple dynamic. Alone you can accomplish many things, but together the possibilities are endless. But at the end of a long day, it becomes clear that having each other is all that really matters.

As a friend, I think you’d best be matched with…

DRACO MALFOY

Don’t be fooled. Before this friendship was anywhere near friendly, you and Draco made up one of the most competitive duos Hogwarts has ever seen. Your high work ethic and his constant need to be recognized as a great wizard clashed, and Draco was found applying himself to his work like he never had before.

It probably took you two being forced to work together to realize you (surprise!!!) actually make a pretty good team.

The sudden burst of motivation Draco found while competing against you stays after you become friends, and you’re the one who teaches him how to use this newfound ethic more efficiently. He recognizes that you taking a break from your own work to give him these helpful pointers is a big deal, and though he doesn’t say it, he’s grateful.

Whenever he isn’t off trying to impress someone or make sure his name remains respected, he’s often in the library with you, working away. You don’t talk much, though the question “How are things?” serves as a solid conversation started for the times when the work you’re doing doesn’t need to be rushed.

You both come to find that you value the other’s opinion on many things. Both schoolwork and social matters are things you bring up with the other, and advice-giving (yes, Draco can give advice when he feels like it) becomes a common theme.

Support becomes a key part of your friendship. Draco makes sure you take care of yourself and you make sure he knows he’s more than just his last name. Rumors of his family’s involvement in certain affairs aren’t exactly rare, and while you don’t force him to open up, you make a point to remind him time after time that he has the power to choose his own destiny.

And when he does finally open up to you in private, your opinion of him doesn’t change in the slightest. You reassure him of this, explaining that whatever he needs, you’re there for him. You realize you can’t do much to change his situation, but you know that simply being a loyal friend through all this might be just what he needs.

Overall, you and Draco hold each other in very high regard, and though you bring different perspectives to the table, you realize you’re willing to help each other in any way you can.

In the Marauders era, I romantically pair you with…

REMUS LUPIN

Remus understands you find his friends annoying. He finds them annoying. But seeing you sit through one of their worst hyperactive, downright ridiculous episodes just so you could spend time with him while knowing you can get fed up with people who have a hard time taking anything seriously demonstrated that you were committed to your relationship and were willing to accommodate whoever he hung out with.

As someone who outworks over ¾ the school, Remus is a master at recognizing the early stages of burnout. Whenever he sees it in you, he’ll take on a softer tone and gently ask if you’d like to direct your attention elsewhere for a while and return to work at a later time.

You often work in the same room as each other, taking solace in the gentle quiet you two can find if you get lucky enough to find such a spot. While you both enjoy the peaceful, intimate conversations that usually come at the end of a long day, you are also content with saving that for later and using the time at hand to focus on schooling.

The complexity of your conversations (whether it be about the latest book you both read, a recent assignment from a shared class, or one of life’s mysteries) is much higher than that of the average couple. With the level of thought you two are already capable of, you challenge each other by exploring new ways of thinking together.

Remus can be quite the romantic when he wants to be. Respectful, yet simple gestures (such as opening a door for you) are a given, but he also loves little signs of affection such as holding your hand as you walk through Hogsmeade. He revels in the feeling of being close to you, and don’t be surprised if he gives your hand a gentle squeeze once in a while.

Overall, not only do you and Remus unlock new levels of thought and productivity, but you also have a pure, sweet love for each other that is timeless.

#matchups #fandom matchups #harry potter matchup #harry potter #cedric diggory #draco malfoy #remus lupin

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ireneadonovan · 5 years

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People I'd Like to Know Better...

Thanks to @elimaryholmes for tagging me...

Name: Irene or I. (And yes, I insist on that period after the I.) Okay, not really my name, but I'm old-school (or just plain old) enough to have an almost pathological need to keep my legal name utterly separate from my fannish activities.

Birthday: February 15th.

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Height: 5'4" (1.63m)

Hobbies: Reading, writing, cooking, various art and craft media

Favorite color(s): blues and greens ("Deep greens and blues are the colors I choose." -- James Taylor, "Sweet Baby James")

Favorite book: There's no way I can choose. If pressed, I might be able to get it down to a list of a hundred or so. (Feels like when a friend handed me two cassettes and told me to dub him the best of Rush. I laughed and said impossible on two tapes. He coughed up three more, and it was still a challenge.) Let's just go with the book I'm reading now: The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley, a retelling of Arthurian legend mostly from the pov of Morgaine.

Last song I listened to: Territories by Rush. A song about nationalism vs. globalism, scarily even more apropos now than when it was written.

Last thing I watched: A rewatch of X-Men First Class, partly to do screencaps for a collage.

Inspiration: Nature, especially thunderstorms, but I'm forever astonished by the beauty and diversity of my home region, the Sonoran Desert. (It's a harsh beauty in many ways, but beauty nonetheless.

Dream job: writer (Yeah, I managed this. Now if I could just earn a decent living at it.)

Meaning behind your url: It looks straightforward, IreneADonovan, but it's not. It's actually a twist on the name I used in Russian classes when I was in high school and college. We were required to use Russian-style names. I picked Irina because I thought it looked cool in Cyrillic, which it does (Ирина). The second part, Доновна (Donovna) means "daughter of Don." Some time later I noticed Donovna anagrammed to Donovan. Many years later, when signing up for AO3, I needed a name to write under, one that didn't resemble my legal name, and I thought about my old Russian name. Irina became IreneA, and Donovna became Donovan. Oddly enough, I now almost feel more Irene than my original name.

Not going to tag anyone in particular. If you feel moved to do so, just do it...

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