#one of those rare queue posts

[charseraph]

#one of those rare queue posts #topical #my photos

[stexconfessions]

#mod: a rare double post because its trans visibility day happy day to those who celebrate! #mod: for reference im queueing a confession for once per month as i dont have many stored #mod: any time sensitive ones (like for the stex revival) will be posted early of course before the show opens! #mod: so still send them in if you want! #stexconfessions #starlight express #stex #engines #coaches #pearl #rusty

[skunkes]

need to find a way to let people know that I usually accept comms outside of what I usually offer, without it sounding like an invitation to ignore my pre established openings or without sounding like I Do Take Those Comms Now All The Time

#like it varies of course but idk. like I do take fur design comms #i cant offer em with the rest of the comms bc im not good enough yet and i get scared but i do take em if somebody asks #which is rare! which is what i mean #i dont publicly offer couple half or full body commissions but I have taken them when people have asked #but there's a difference between like ''i am okay with the occasional request to do a comm outside of what i offer'' #and me posting about it which makes it public and now ppl feel they can all just get one Whenever #DOES THIS MAKE ANY SENSE AT ALLLLL #like i already have a queue for May's commissions (chibi) #if a week from now someone wanted a full colored full body (for example) id probably be up for it depending on workload #but that's because I get to assess if i can do it #because even though i havent done one of those in a while its just One commission #that's different than saying ill take one slot of it per month or something bc what if i dont feel like i can do it that month #idk. this is incoherent i hope u get what i mean #talkys #MY POINT IS: u can always ask

[arklay]

because i’ve made some new mutuals recently i’ll post about it again: i track #userarklay and you are more than welcome to tag me in your gifs and creations!! i’d love to see them all and reblog them for you ​​♡

#leah.txt #also not limited just to like gifs but mutuals you can also tag me in your art and writing (and really any oc creations) if you’d like to #because i do want to see them all and sometimes miss them!! i haven’t been as active on here in terms of scrolling through the dash so i’ve #definitely missed things. but also just a side note with this please do not tag me in hp stuff ever or i’ll flat out block you. and please #trigger tag spiders/insects/pregnancy/infertility/child death/incest :) if that’s not so much to ask ofc #(can't believe i even need to say that last one oof) #just a little reminder if you post those things and if i don’t interact with them then that’s why!! i am not just ignoring your things i #promise!! also if you make oc things and don't feel comfortable tagging tracked tags because i know the idea of doing that makes me a bit #oughgh then you can always send them to me in dms because i love to see them!! with some filtered tags (mainly pregnancy) i will brave the #storm at times cause most times i'm okay with it if i know that content is being talked about but if it hits me out of nowhere and i wasn't #ready for it or if those topics are talked about particularly insensitively then i will get a bit weird about it idk #oh and i also never like and don't reblog just so creators know!! if i do like something and don't reblog it (which i rarely ever do) #then it's in the queue!! and same goes for if i don't reblog something for a few days. it's either in there or my tag ate it and in that #case you can send it to me and go hi hello hiiii. same goes with writing. i might just need a bit cause i'm a slow reader so it will take #me a bit to get to it!!

[gaycaelus]

FAWKK

#drafted this somewhere in the afternoon b4 throwing it to the queue but #half joking rant incoming #sorry but fresh having no feelings (apart from fear and happiness (albiet it hollow and artificial) when he hurts people is so. its like #what are you gonna get from that #theres like #nothing happening #you can only make so much content from that before it just becomes So Redundant #like yeah okay interacting w him as a character as if hes got that whole catalog of feelings just Ready To Experience might be rude I Guess #like personally i think fucking around w souls n shit ink gave him one with like. All The Emotions #ink was like 'heres a soul with emotions lol' and fresh was like holy shit. cool #n now like. Hes Got All Those Emotions #but Becauuuse he went So Long being an Empty Freak (/aff) and relying on preexisting shit he just feels. So Much More intensely #so whenever he like wins a round of a game and hes just Overcome With Joy and he just starts smiling So Wide and maybe even crying #and hes like what's happening. Girl? Hello #anyways um. let my demons speak for a bit there. Lmao #KDHFKDJ LMFAO #fresh discussion #< might start doing posts like these more often tbh. via the tag #plus cq like. rarely touches on him At All anymore so hes basically free real estate atp /lh

[nopethatsnotembarrassing]

So I accidentally started to make Changbin "Yooohhh" sounds at my cats and they're starting to make them back as best they can and idk if it was a nightmarish accident or a pleasant one yet cause so far they only doing it when I call their name and ask them questions ("how you doing?" "You good?" Type of questions) but they often use the noises we teach them in the middle of the night when you don't know they're in the room with you.

And it's not the worst sound but it certainly will catch me off gaurd if/when it happens.

#the worst noise one of them learned is the Owen Wilson ''Wow'' that he will do at 4am #another learned the word ''meow'' and will go around at all hours saying it #one of them knows how to say ''mama'' and will cry at any hour #and this one isnt that rare but a couple of them know ''No'' in various forms of distress #so ''Yooohhhhh'' ''Yuuooooohhh'' ''yooooooo'''yypoouuuhhhh'' is wonderful compared to those #my post #again this doesnt apply for the original use of this tag but #the odd day to day of an awkward grey asexual #the odd day-to-day of an awkward grey-asexual #oh also the noise the alien makes from the alien series #that ones pretty bad #skipping queue

[lindwurmkai]

I honestly am so baffled by every single "don't just like, reblog" post that comes across my dash (unless it's specifically explaining how Tumblr works to new users). I mean first of all, from the liker's perspective, you're not going to convince me to reblog e.g. fanfic for something that 99% of my followers are not into. Unlike gifsets, it has practically no chance of getting them interested in the source material so what's the point?? They're just going to scroll past, eyes glazing over because Not My Fandom.

And from the perspective of the person making the post - I love getting likes. Reblogs are only the means by which a post spreads to more people who may potentially like it. I'm not going to be mad if 75% of the likers won't reblog because I just tend to assume they have no followers from the relevant fandom either. Or if it's non-fandom, there are so many possible explanations??

Plus ... if you post fan art of a character I've never heard of, you'd rather I acted like I didn't see it? You don't think it's worth something that I pressed the like button because maybe I thought the style was neat, even though the subject means nothing to me?

The whole thing is bizarre.

#there are some edge cases like if your dnd post has 3 notes and i know for a fact i have followers who like dnd #then i may well reblog it despite not being into it myself. but in smaller fandoms it's basically like #if a post has more than 20 notes then chances are everyone's already seen it anyway and it was just on my dash 5 times in a row #my help is not needed in that case. i would only be showing it to 3 people who've already seen it and 50 people who don't care #those who haven't seen it because they're not online aren't going to magically come online if i reblog it too #which is why putting it in the queue can actually be much more helpful than reblogging immediately #but until it comes out of there you're going to look like just another one of those bad bad people who liked and didn't reblog 🙄 #(not me tbh my queue rarely lasts longer than 12 hours lol) #it is seriously giving me anxiety that i am apparently supposed to choose between reblogging and pretending i'm not online #feel free to like as many of my posts as you want it's just like kudos on ao3??? good for when nonverbal #tumblr stuff #that was way too many tags

[ravencoloredroses]

Safe Word

Azriel x Reader

Summary: Sometimes when Az comes home from a mission things can get out of control.

Word Count: 1,679

Warnings: *SMUT*, blood, bruising and cursing

A/N: It’s been a while since I posted and I’m so sorry about that. Life has been crazy lately, but now that things are back to normal (ish) I’ll be posting more regularly. I have a bunch of requests to catch up on so if you requested a while ago and I never posted it I’m sorry! It will be up soon I promise! Anyways, I hope you enjoy this short fic with Az! This is my first time writing smut…. so let me know what you think! <3

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I hear the front door open as I drain my bath water. He’s home. Rushing to meet him, I just grab my robe to put on. Coming down the stairs, I see him in the entryway taking off his shoes.

“Hey Az!” I greet and watch as his stiffened form relaxes at my words.

“Hi beautiful.” He says back, spinning around to face me. When our eyes meet it’s difficult not to notice the fire in his gaze. He walks over to me and I meet him halfway. I wrap my arms around his neck and pull him down for a quick kiss.

Well, it was supposed to be a quick kiss, but Azriel had different plans. He pulls at the back of my head exposing my neck to him. He makes his way down my chin to my neck and down to my collarbone. I grab onto his hair and arch my body closer to him. He gives a deep moan and comes back to my lips. He grabs the back of my thighs as my queue to jump up. I cling onto him as he walks us up the stairs. My robe pools around my waist and he releases a moan as he notices how I’m dressed.

“I missed you so much, my love.” He says when we finally break for air.

“I missed you too.” I managed to get out. He smirks, pushing open our bedroom door and tossing me onto the bed. He looks at me with the gaze of a predator, and I’m more than happy to be his prey. I understand exactly what he needs from me. I knew from the moment I saw him at the door.

When Azriel has a bad day on a mission or in training he has multiple different ways to relieve his stress. Most days are just to cuddle up with a book or take a relaxing bath, but on rare occasions he needs to release his frustrations with sex. Today is one of those days.

He hovers over me pulling off my robe. As his scarred hands graze over my skin, I feel a wetness pooling at my core. I reach down and start to undo his belt buckle when he takes over for me. I watch as he flings his leathers onto the floor, never breaking eye contact. I note the obvious bulge in his boxers and pull him down into another searing kiss.

I move my hands down his torso and under his waistband, stroking him teasingly. He grabs my hand and kisses the inside of my wrist.

One second he’s standing up to remove his boxers, the next his mouth is back on my neck. I run my hands through his hair as he makes his way down to my chest, leaving marks that will definitely be there tomorrow.

His shadows creep up and bring my hands above my head pinning them there. He begins massaging one of my breasts and sucks on the other one. His unoccupied hand finds its way to my thighs, slowly circling around where I need him most. He runs his hands through my folds as his thumb plays with my clit. I arch my back off the bed and struggle to pull my hands free from his shadows, desperate to touch him.

He moves back up to kiss my lips, gives himself a few pumps, lines himself up and slams into me. Normally he allows me to adjust to his size, but tonight he just starts pounding. At first it was a bit of a shock, but after a few thrusts I realize I’m just along for the ride.

His pace never slows, if anything he picks up speed. The sound of slapping skin fills my ears and he moves his hands to my waist, holding me down firmly. He’s slamming into me so hard that I’m sliding up the bed towards the headboard. He pulls at my hips to bring me closer to the edge of the bed. His grasp on me only tightens as time goes on, turning my pleasure into pain.

I try to endure it for his sake. I know he needs this -needs me- right now and I can’t bring myself to stop it.

“Fuck.” He moans in my ear. “You feel so good.”

I kiss his shoulder as my response, but as tears fill my vision I know it’s getting to be too much.

I realize that I’m not wet anymore. Making this much, much worse. I can endure the pain from his hold on my hips, but every thrust feels like sandpaper scraping my insides.

He adjusts his grip on my waist and thrusts faster and harder. He’s getting close, and I tell myself if I can just stick it out for a little longer it will be okay.

The pain becomes too overwhelming and that has me do what I never thought I would need to do.

“RED!”

Azriel immediately stops his motions and looks at me stunned. “What’s wrong?!? Are you okay?!?” He asks looking frantic.

“I’ll be okay, I just need to stop. I’m sorry.” I sob, wiping away my tears.

“Do not apologize. Ever. Can I pull out?” He questions. I give him a small nod. He slowly pulls out of me and releases his hold on my waist. His shadows also release their hold on my wrists, giving my arms light kisses as they go back towards Az. He kneels before me and we both take note of the visible marks he left behind and the trail of blood seeping out of me.

“No. No no no no no.” He says mostly to himself, pulling at his hair. “Fuck. Oh my gods I’m such a fucking idiot. I’m so sorry dove, I- I don’t even know what happened.”

“Azzy, It’s oka-“

“Don’t. Do not tell me it’s okay.” He cuts me off, running off to the bathroom. As he gets up I notice his painfully hard cock. He was about to cum, and I ruined it. It looks so painful for him and I feel terrible for essentially blue balling my mate.

He returns with an entire first aid kit and a wet rag. He gently spreads my legs and begins wiping me clean. I can tell by his clenched jaw that he’s beating himself up in his head. I want to say something but nothing I could say will help this situation, so I remain quiet.

When he’s done cleaning the blood off of me, he rummages through the first aid kit looking for something. He pulls out a tube that I don’t recognize, meets my confused gaze and says, “I asked Madja for this when we first became mates. It helps to heal cuts on the inside, I can do it… if you're okay with that.” He looks at me with eyes filled with sorrow and I give him a small nod.

He sighs and twists the cap off the tube and squeezes some onto his fingers. He scoots closer to me and I spread my legs as far as I can for him. He clenches his jaw again and slowly pushes two fingers into me. I hold back my gasp as he moves them around to coat my walls. He pulls out and wipes them off on the rag.

He climbs back up on the bed and reaches over to pull me into his lap. I rest my head on his shoulder and grab his free hand to play with. Rocking me back and forth, he rubs a soothing hand down my spine.

After a while like this, he lifts me up and pulls back the covers of our bed. He lays me down and then climbs in next to me. I snuggle up into his chest and he puts his arms around me. “Az, it’s not your fault. We have a safe word for a reason. I should have used it sooner, so if anyone’s to blame it’s me.” I whisper and feel him stiffen underneath me.

“I’m your mate. The person you’re supposed to trust, the person who should never harm you. You’re the love of my life, I’ve waited centuries for you and I fucked that all up tonight. I know we have a safe word, but you should never have to use it with me. It’s my job to keep you safe, but I didn’t even keep you safe from myself.” He sobs.

I shoot up into a sitting position to look at him fully. Azriel does not cry, ever. Yet here he is, my mate, crying because he thinks he hurt me. I place my hands on either side of his face and look him dead in the eyes.

“Azriel. I love you so gods damned much. I do trust you, fully. After I said the safe word you immediately stopped. You stopped when you were about to orgasm. That shows me how selfless you are. Not all males would do that, but you did.” I kiss away his tears and continue.

“I never knew what it felt like to feel safe until I met you. You are the only person who puts me first and that means the world to me. I will never be able to repay you for all the times you’ve saved me. I love you Azriel and what happened here tonight doesn’t change that.”

He nods his head and I wipe the rest of his tears away then place a soft kiss on his forehead.

I slowly lay back down and pull him into my arms. This is my favorite way to sleep and I think it’s his too. Az nuzzles his head into my neck and I let my fingers play with his hair, lightly scratching his scalp like I know he loves. He places a kiss on my shoulder and flares out his wings to shield us from the world.

I’m drifting off to sleep as I hear a whisper so quiet I barely hear it.

“I love you too.”

#a court of thorns and roses #acotar #azriel #cassian #feyre #mor #nesta #rhys #azriel x reader #azriel shadowsinger #acotar smut #azriel acotar #azriel spymaster #azriel x y/n

[buckyysdoll]

— 𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐩𝟏 —

જ⁀➴ — • a/n: i’m only on s1 so pls bear with me! － but i have a lot of thoughts for this man <3 this post will probably have a few parts !! i might turn some of them into actual fics, as well <3; cw: no smut (but brief ref to daddy kink), explicit mention of sickness/ throwing up! Xo

MAIN MASTERLIST

❧ — normally, his tie is completely poker straight — he takes great pride in neatness, professionalism. and yet he has one certain tell for when he’s stressed, or uncertain; toying with it, running his fingers idly down its length.

❧ — ordinarily, it wouldn’t be obvious enough for anyone else to notice. but of course you do, of course — even before his meticulous eyes.

❧ — like even (at the bau) before you started dating, you’ll just get up from your desk; walk over to him where he’s standing with a coffee by the table, and facing the others. he’ll falter mid-sentence and look to you right as you reach up and ask, “Can i please?” It becomes your new thing and he secretly loves how you notice, how you’re standing so close.

❧ — still, he’ll be furiously blushing after that; pretends he isn’t, keeping stoic. professional. he clears his throat, tries to look like his heart isn’t tripping by the mere fact your fingers had brushed him.

❧ — because truly, he may be the tall, dark and handsome emotionally unavailable agent, but just the slight scent of your perfume that carried on the air just then fully weakened his knees.

❧ — so then, queue the smirking side eyes and swapped looks by the rest of the team on that table — *cough* morgan and garcia the most, but even gideon smiles slightly to himself, and looks down.

❧ — he always makes you a coffee whenever he makes himself one. he doesn’t even ask, and just knows that it helps you to get through the day, wants to help you keep warm. once you are dating though, he softly kisses your temple as he puts it down on your desk. it becomes like a morning routine, a quick touch and a kiss before starting for work for the day.

❧ — but tbh, seeing him in the office with his white shirt sleeves rolled up just has you feral. and you know that it’s literally the worst time to be horny, but really — the muscles? the exposed veins? 😩

❧ — HOTCH TAKING CARE OF YOU DRUNK AND PUTTING YOU TO BED, helping you to undress. and the whole time he’s smiling softly to himself cos he’s just stupidly in love with you, with everything you do. tbh i adore those scenarios where drunk! reader doesn’t even remember that they’re married, so is like “omg who is he, he’s beautiful” and penny is like — “um, that’s your husband?”

❧ — he politely turns down your advances cos you’re so so drunk, instead just kissing your forehead.

❧ — he holds your hair back when you’re sick, and soothes you with this voice, rubs your back if it helps. says little things like “that’s it honey, get it all up,” or “it’s okay love, you’re okay.” i don’t mean to go all daddy kink, but cmon. this is hotch, after all. sue me 🫡

❧ — speaking of his voice — my god. just imagine how he sounds in the bedroom, i’m 😵‍💫 it’s so calm and measured when he tells you, instructs what he wants, but it breaks when he needs you

❧ — another drunk, inverse scenario — drunk aaron instead !!! bless his dear sweet heart <3 he rarely ever lets himself “have fun” (morgan’s words), but he goes out with the guys on the team. periodically that night, you get texts that steadily gain some repetitive themes — “i love you sweetheart,” “i miss you,” “have you had dinner?” “try to get some sleep, honey.” He comes back to you all clingy and soft 🥺 tbh, he just missed his wife.

❧ — like literally, this tumblr post (see below) — that would be hotch through and through, omg. especially if he didn’t even get to the point where he drank, and just wanted you more <3

❧ — a quiet night in with his wife was truly worth to him a hundred — more, even — nights anywhere else <3

#fanfic #fanfic writer #criminal minds #criminal minds fanfic #criminal minds fic #aaron hotchner #agent aaron hotchner #ssa aaron hotchner #hotch #aaron hotchner x y/n #aaron hotchner x you #aaron hotchner x female reader #hotch x reader #hotch x f!reader #aaron hotch x you #aaron hotch x reader #hotch x you #hotch x y/n #hotch x female reader #hotch x fem!reader #aaron hotch fanfiction #aaron hotch hotchner #aaron hotchner x reader #aaron hotch fluff #aaron hotch imagine #aaron hotch fic #hotchner #hotchner x reader #agent hotchner #ssa hotchner

[stinkylittleanon]

Hello hi hello

I have headcanons request

What would Wally Darling do to show affection? Idk of you've done this yet

I've actually written a way he shows affection twice, one instance is in my queues at the moment (this post will be posted after that!)

Wally showing affection!!

Wally's main ways of showing affection are Gift giving and words of affirmation!!

Wally loves to draw things for people and gift them! Or make something artsy, at least! Especially painting!

He'll do this often, more than his second way of showing affection.

He'll five you a little painting of you with hearts or a little crayon drawing and be like "Here you go, neighbor! I hope you like it."

If you're extra special to him, he'll go full Bob Ross! Somewhat... Look, he's in a kids show, there's only so much he can do!

And again, if you're extra special, you get to see his sketch book! Um... You might not be surprised to see a bunch of pages that are just scribbles.

His other way of affection, words of affirmation, are usually compliments in someones abilities!

Like "Wow, Neighbor. You're very talented in (insert thing)."

Or he'll just bring up something very niche that you never told him you do, and he'll compliment how you do it. Reassurance is key! I guess!

If you're super super special to him, he'll even get straight up affectionate!

"You're so lovely, neighbor." "You're absolutely perfect for a muse, neighbor."

He'll rarely straight up say "I love you" unless it's those special moments

On Valentine's day he's a little relentless with this, though

He needs to remind you!! That he cares!!!

A little extra, he LOVES cuddling

It's even rarer to cuddle him, he doesn't let his friends do this. But you? You're special to him, neighbor!

Go look at my snuggling headcanons if you want more about this ;)

#welcome home #welcome home arg #welcome home headcanons #wally darling #wally darling x reader

[romirola]

Hello, Tumblr friends. I have a rare Romi life update that I’d like to share with you. It is sad news, so I will put it under a cut and tag it accordingly. 

My father died. 

I have been a primary caretaker for my father for quite a while as he endured a variety of health issues. As grateful as I am to know that my father is now at peace, I miss him a lot. There’s a constant, raw emptiness that I can’t quite describe, as well as a profound love that transcends mere physical death. For now, I am figuring out how to function without him while sorting out all of the next steps that arise from parent’s death. It’s hard. I’m leaning on the kindness and support from loved ones, the comfort my faith provides, and the strength my father taught me to have while facing all things.  

You might notice disruptions in my normal updates to my Redactedverse fics, response times to asks, DMs, and general interaction around the dash. Or, you might not. Or, maybe both at different times. Frankly, I’m not sure if I will follow my instinctual impulse to take some time to be alone or to cling to the meaningful connections and joy of seeing people’s creative work that I can always count on finding here. It’s difficult to say. What I can say for sure is that any disruption will be temporary. I enjoy writing/reading fics and thinking about the blorbos way too much to ever stop. Please feel free to comment/reblog/DM/ask just as you normally would. Even if I don’t read or respond right away, I always welcome your presence in my life. I always have and I always will. 

I am going to set up periodic reblogs of this post in my queue in hopes that those who need to see this message will see it at some point. 

Thank you for your understanding. I’m grateful to be able to connect with you all, especially as I enter my David Shaw era. 

#tw: grief #tw: death of a parent #redacted asmr #redacted audio #redactedverse

[charseraph]

Okay so I've been thinking ever since I've seen the Minecraft post and I need to know, Can crowns use a normal keyboard and mouse to play games? Do they need special controllers?

A crown’s palms are too heavy and impractical to move quickly over a keyboard. Therefore, one’s better off with enough wrist support to hang their palms down or out with each key within reach of at least one of its twelve fingers.

Computer mice would have to be upscaled and refitted to account for the size and weight of a crown’s palm. Mice made specifically for crowns are lightweight with built-in wrist support, providing comfort and accessibility to most earthling games and programs.

#char speaks #speculative biology #my art #ask #jj-the-hamster #Thank you so much for asking this!! #one of those rare queue posts #Revised because I wrote the text half asleep #crowns

[endless-season]

9 Fandom Peeps to Get to Know Better

tagged by @defeateddetectives /o/

3 ships you like: *looks into void* do I even have 3 proper ships

1) MikoIzuTotsu (Suoh Mikoto x Kusanagi Izumo x Totsuka Tatara) - K

And no one was surprised. I MEAN ITS BEEN OVER TEN YEARS. BUT A GOOD CHUNK OF THOSE TEN YEARS WERE DEDICATED TO HOMURA TRIO (well technically... the real answer is Totsuka Tatara however we will ignore that for the sake of this meme). Get yourself two others who will go through it all with you thick or thin. Get yourself a leash i mean what. Get yourself a Kusanagi-san! Settle down in a bar and raise i mean gather a gang family!

2) Qin Jiu x You Huo - Global Examination

Felt obligated to include them since I'm currently trying to drag ppl to read this lmao. Also bc i have no ships to answer with, help. BUT THE CHEMISTRY! I mean, this is probably the first time I clearly see what people mean by the word ~ chemistry ~. Qin Jiu is such a chaotic menace, You Huo is such a chaotic menace, they are similar but also different and then put them together and everyone suffers, it's beautiful *wipes tear*. But they are also so so so soft together (i was going to say, in private.... but also in front of people's salad so!!!) *clutches heart*. The author, 木苏里 just does a create job exploring the two throughout the story, READ GLOBAL EXAMINATION! THERE'S ALSO AN ONGOING MANHUA THAT COVERS LIKE A THIRD. DO IT. and then send me liveblogs pls and thanks.

3) H-h-help... ships... are hard... I... don't ...

first ship ever: IzuTotsu (Kusanagi Izumo x Totsuka Tatara) - K Shamelessly links to that post where I sobbed over everything #Actual Marriage Goals The trust! The intuitive understanding! The communication! (sorry Mikoto, your grunting fails you) The ~ G o S s i P i n g ~ ! The mutual support and comfort ;_;! The domesticity of it all! The quipping and doting! The we're all in this (this = Mikoto doom but with matching wing tattoos) together! The seemless division of labor haha

last song you heard: i turned on my playlist when i saw this question so that by the time i finish answering the meme and come back to this question, i will have an answer… Anyways, so the answer is…. ~ wHAT A coINcindENce ~ Dark Night Fireworks, Lucien's season 1 theme from MLQC.

favourite childhood book: Uh........ idk.... Deltora Quest? Alex Rider series? If manga counts then maybe Detective Conan? lmao.

currently reading: I’m Not Shouldering This Blame (这锅我不背) Current novel in my danmei binging spree. 40 chaps in, enjoying it so far. Synopsis gives a pretty good idea of what to expect. Hordes of book transmigrators trying to derail or benefit from knowing the plot, military dealing with the supernatural mess and notifying MC and ML who are supposedly the villains, MC... just trying to work in peace cmon, ML... just trying to seduce MC cmon.

currently watching: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Just finished it over the last few days hence why there's a few posts in my queue. It’s nice and chill. I admit I was eyeing Himmel the moment he appeared in the first episode and didn't know whether to laugh or cry at his instant transformation / flashforward to old bald man. Was pleasantly surprised to see him appearing constantly in flashbacks haunting the narrative ethereal dead wife style lmao.

currently consuming: I waited for dinner to write this! Was lazy tonight so just a bunch of easy to prep in 5 min sides. Rice, Prawn dumplings, Chilli Bamboo (Fu Chi brand), Century Egg + Tofu + Pork floss, Smashed cucumber salad that I managed to ruin :/

currently craving: A reason to live A shiny new satisfying fandom obsession... Motivation and energy and wisdom to adult... A yakult and WangLaoJi... ... ...... *walks to fridge and grabs yakult and wanglaoji*

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A rare meme where I'm gonna actually tag!!! See what ppl are up to and eating these days >:)

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As usual feel free to skip if tagged or do even if not tagged :> Edit: why is tagging not working *squints*

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[twig-tea]

Love in Translation--Everyone Is Right This Show Is Great

Ok so I was convinced by these great posts by @bengiyo here and @lurkingshan here to catch up and prioritize this series.

But then I watched Minato's Laundromat s2 instead (which was a disappointment, bad decision).

And then I lied again and watched Only Friends ep6 as cough you may have noticed based on my posting this past 24hrs.

But now I'm finally actually keeping my word and prioritizing Love in Translation lol

And of course, they were totally right, this show is so good!

I'd already seen episode 1; it was chaotic but cute, and already established the older/younger brother dynamic as well as the chemistry between the two leads and the full cast of supporting characters--who bengiyo rightfully points out are delightful.

Episode 2 hits the ground running and the next few episodes flew by on my catch-up binge; as lurkingshan said, the pacing on this show is FAST and really enjoyable. With the absurd premise established they jumped right into character development and pining! I love a grumpy on the outside because he has too many feelings on the inside character, and Yang is perfect. He fell so hard so fast for Phumjai's sunshine charisma (which bengiyo is so right, is a rare breed of happy and energetic but not annoying). And I love that they've established pretty clearly that Phumjai needs someone to believe in him (hello, Dangerous Romance's Khaotung, I see you), and that Yang warming up and trusting him is going to be the thing to sway his heart. Yang clearly being aware of his feelings and helping Phumjai talk to Tammy anyway is giving me so much of the good kind of pain! I love a pining while helping my love interest with their romance because I am secretly a simp even though I seem cold character. Yang's tiny smiles give me life. And I also really love a smile through my pain because I desperately want to protect everyone around me at cost to myself character, so this show is really giving me everything I could want and then some.

Love in Translation is so good at earning every emotional response the characters give... lurkingshan talked about this in her pitch and I'm going to double down because this show keeps surprising me in the best way. Yang is not just jealous, he knows something. Phumjai is not just inexperienced, he's never been trusted to stand on his own or make any decisions for himself. There's a reason why Phumjai hesitates and why Yang pulls back. Every time there's a character decision that moves forward the plot that in any other show would be handwaved away, it's explained and given context and I am LIVING. I can't wait to find out why his brother is so overprotective, for example, because I now trust this show to give us that.

I can't talk about this show as much as I want to without spoilers so cutting the below for those who have been convinced but don't want to be spoiled. But for those who have not yet been convinced: Below the cut I talk about how this show queues up annoying narrative tropes to undermine them. I also just want to say while I'm still above the line, the chemistry between the two leads is excellent:

this show is very pretty (some really interesting shots and use of the store aisles for framing, as well as lovely colour grading):

the interpersonal drama is so far quite good at staying interwoven with actual work (I know absolutely nothing about running a mini mart but at least they do seem to do work in a workplace show, and at least some of the episodic challenges are about work/sales), and the comedy is not too slapstick. At least one side couple (involving Ngern! My beloved) has an arc clearly forming and I am hopeful the other will too.

And for you colour girlies, @respectthepetty has written brilliantly about the colours in this show meaning things (and already been proven right).

TL;DR Love in Translation is so far a really, really enjoyable viewing experience!

Oh hi! For the record, I will be potentially spoiling through episode 5. This is just me gushing about stuff that might be spoilery, don't expect any brilliance here lol

God I love how this show tees up tropes to undermine them. Tammy is an influencer, but Phumjai fell for her because they met in person and she made him feel competent and listened to. Tammy is a player, but Phumjai is aware and makes no demands. Phumjai made Tammy feel like someone really cared about her and so she decided to be serious about him (rather than Tammy playing into the evil woman stereotype). Yang is clearly already aware of his feelings, but decides to help and Phumjai go on a practice date, and doesn't hold back, AND gives the older brother a baller speech about letting people make their own choices. Phumjai isn't totally thoughtless about Yang during the practice date, he doesn't just focus on Tammy and chooses things Yang would like. And then when he goes on the date he doesn't sublimate, Phumjai realizes something is going on and goes to talk to Yang, who kisses him!!! Phumjai reacts badly and avoids Yang, but it's because he realizes he has a crush and thinks he needs to make it go away rather than because of gay panic. Yang starts pushing Phumjai away, but it's because he's literally under threat rather than because he's scared of having emotions, and he doesn't want to risk Phumjai's safety. And this also puts Yang's intensity, anger, and seriousness about the business and how its doing in context because (I think) he owes folks money and is very worried about being found before he can pay them back.

And because the show gives good reasons for why these characters have these reactions or make these decisions, the show is also able to explain when these reactions or decisions change! Yang doesn't just forget about his crush or his history with Tammy, she proves to him she's serious this time with her actions. Yang thought he was safe and he finds out he isn't, so he stops pursuing Phumjai.

What I'm really, really hoping for in the next ep: we know from the trailer that Phumjai bolts, I'm assuming because Yang says something unclear to push him away again, and Tammy finds him. I'm really hoping this gives Phumjai and Tammy a chance to air things out, and for Yang to realize he needs to be honest with Phumjai about what's going on so that they can ~please for once, BL gods~ face their troubles together!

Also can I just go off on a rant and say how much I love Phumjai? At first I was afraid he would be annoying either because he's so sunshine or because he's incompetent or both, but besides his obsession with Tammy (which I will admit at least is motivating for him lol) he is actually really dedicated to his job and works really hard. Love that Phumjai's recruits are already on his side and defend him to Yang, even moreso than Tag, Phumjai's so-called best friend (I am side eyeing you sir) does to Phojai.

Really holding onto hope that this show keeps surprising me because I'm really enjoying every time it does it!

#love in translation the series #love in translation #typed so i can stop thinking it #bl meta #everyone is right about this show so far: it's great!

[kanmom51]

Firstly, I wanted to say I love your page and appreciate your honest perspective when it comes to BTS and jikook in particular. I am an “older” Army and can appreciate the viewpoint of someone who’s lived life a little and has seen many types of relationships. It’s very hard to not realize there’s something between JK and Jimin when you’ve seen examples of it time and time again in your own life or those around you. So thank you for making me feel less crazy!

I haven’t followed your page for very long and realize you may have touched on this in the past, but I was wondering what your thoughts are on this: Could V sometimes bringing up Jungkook/Jimin together or separately (usually Jungkook…let’s be real) and mentioning that they’ve hung out with him or seemingly being “encouraging” of a certain ship, possibly be his odd way of trying to distract from the real relationship he knows exists between jikook? Like in his own special Teahyung way be trying to help? For a long time, there has always been something that didn’t quite sit right with me when it came to V. I think it was his constant need for attention….don’t get me wrong, I love many things about him as well and know he can’t be very sweet and thoughtful and funny and endearing. I love them all very much. But am wondering what you think about V sounding like he sometimes encourages a taekook ship (ie, the last surprise live at JKs house or the live where he mentioned gaming with JK) because maybe in his own special way, he’s trying to protect? He does tend to do things in a very unique way. I don’t know! Let me know what you think!

Hey @sweetbslm108, welcome and thank you.

And hi @nut2019 😊

Now, I know both of these asks are kind of on the different sides of the spectrum, but I kind of felt like they can be answered together, because of the one communality, and that's, but of course, Tae THE MAN.

Also, before starting I need to say this is all my opinion. Take it or leave it.

I think I kinda talked about this here a bit too:

Let me just clarify what Tae shared in his IG story yesterday @nut 2019. It was a photo and a clip taken on the night after the movie premiere that JK and Tae went to, which was the 24-25 April 2023 - which as of today is 3 weeks ago. It's clearly that night and it's also clear it's not a date or an outing of the two alone, but a group outing with Tae and his friends (a couple from the Wooga squad and a couple I personally do not recognize). Yes, he posted it on Yellow day, but clearly has zero to do with that day.

I don't think Tae is encouraging the ship, but as an agent of chaos, he might be enjoying the aftermath of his handy work, maybe a little too much, lol.

Look, let's get serious here for a sec.

I love Tae to bits. I think it was even in one of the comments to the post I linked that someone mentioned thinking he's neuro divergent, and I was going "YES, FINALLY", because I've been saying this since forever. I'm no psychiatrist, so obviously I won't be handing out a diagnosis here, but, that said, his behavior, his quirkiness, his lack of understanding social queues and others emotions at times. The way he just says what pops to head, no matter if it has anything to do with the subject, and no matter what the consequences might be (take his 2015 radio interview fiasco literally outing JM on live air).

Tae is who he is. Always has been. And we all need to remember that the others all love him. All of them (including those we tend to champion). They might be frustrated with him at times. Angry with him. Might want to end him at times (from what JK spilled about the dumpling fight I kind of feel that was one of those times, lol), but you know, we all have those days with our loved ones too, so yeah.

In any case, whatever it may be, since the hiatus Tae has started to move in a certain recognized pattern that many Jikookers aren't happy with.

I understand the frustration that not only Jikookers have with him when it comes to that (and I'm saying that Tae stans are also feeling it). It feels like he lacks the energy to give to the fandom, interact with them, and maybe he feels that by dropping JK's name or posting a pic or clip with him he's making them happy (obviously aware of how much JK is loved), all while he obviously also is well aware of the chaos he's creating by doing so (claiming that he doesn't is a little naïve). It's kind of a minimum work maximum impact situation.

You are right @sweetbslm108 about Tae's mind being different to ours, it feels like his thought process is on a different parallel level. It's not by chance that JM called him his alien, lol. But saying that, I really don't think that this is his twisted way of going about protecting Jikook. I, personally, have no issues with him mentioning JK if it's part of the natural development of the conversation, kind of like he did during his live a few weeks back in the car. Doing so while talking about this and that, maybe also mentioning the others. They are good friends and clearly have gotten closer over the last few months (I'd say them being left for last and JM being MIA for JK did that), and it's natural they spend time together and it's great if he let's us know about it. But why only JK lately? That's what I keep asking myself, because he's not the only member he's in touch with or spent time with in the past few months. And coming live for a few minutes and dropping JK's name for what seems so purposeful, so much so that I've seen several Tae stans complaining about it. Because it doesn't feel natural. It doesn't feel like he's coming to talk to army or update them.

And I feel like it's ok to criticize him, criticize his behavior.

JK himself (there I go name dropping) said they are only human, which they are.

I keep saying it too, human beings with feelings and wants and needs, not 2 dimensional characters like many fans see them as.

And as such, they are not infallible. And they are definitely not beyond reproach.

And saying out loud, sounding said criticism, it doesn't make you a hater.

We criticize our loved ones, reprimand them when we feel they are doing wrong, and we do it out of love. So what's the difference here?

It should be part of the open discussion. Those who think it's wrong, those who don't, all respectful, no hate.

NO HATE!!

We don't do hate!!!

We love all 7 members.

We might feel more of an emotional connection with some rather than others, but we love them all, each in their own way.

And if I wasn't clear about it, then that includes Tae, even if sometimes he does things that might be infuriating.

My daughters can infuriate me at times, doesn't make me love them any less. Also doesn't stop me from letting them know I don't agree with their behavior.

I will end this by saying that we are all different people, we come from different backgrounds, different places in the world, different professions or schooling, different upbringings, different cultures, different life experiences, just different. All those are our baselines. The things that make us who we are, what we think, what we do.

And being different, all gathering here, voicing our opinions, talking to each other, hearing each other out, that will, at the end of the day make us better people. I do believe that. Being able to listen to one another and at times allow ourselves to be convinced one way or another, that makes us better.

Bottom line:

Tae is an agent of chaos. We love him, even when said chaos he is causing can be infuriating (and the thing is, all he's doing is mentioning his friend or posting a pic of them together, but it's what transpires from that due to mainly I-army that irks us so much).

We are also allowed to call him out on it.

No hate. Period.

Have a civil discussion.

You can voice your opinions here, as long as it's respectful and without hate. Not towards the members and not towards each other.

#ask

[sapphicstarwars]

After 99 individual polls with almost 200 characters from Star Wars, one sapphic rare pair has emerged victorious! Congratulations to Morgan Elsbeth / Ahsoka Tano! 💝 This ship was introduced in The Jedi, Season Two Episode 13 of The Mandalorian, and has been tugging along since November 27 2020. From those who have been shipping them for years to everyone who just learned about the pair, Sapphic Star Wars appreciates you taking part in our tournament!

The prize for winning is a small fic and art piece being created by the moderators for the ship; it may take us a couple of months to publish (Femslash February has been keeping us busy!) but the works will be published to this blog once completed.

We hope everyone had fun, regardless the numbers. Whether your ship was out in round one or didn't make it in, we still want to hear about it! Please keep writing, drawing, editing, and sharing sapphic content- from the smallest of fanon ships to the biggest of canon relationships. This blog will be here to reblog and cheer you on! Feel free to tag us in anything you would like to see featured 💘

Want to see more sapphic content? Check out the new @swsapphics-ao3feed that is being worked on to post + reblog all sapphic fics set in the Star Wars universe! It is still a work in progess, but you are welcome to tag any of your new or old sapphic fics with their @ to have it picked up into the queue! There are so many amazing events coming up this year too: Velcinta Week, Satine Week, NiteArmor Week, Jyn Appreciation Week, and more! Check out our pinned post for updates.

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