#pls never separate this duo

[foolichthink]

Cellbits reaction to Foolishs letter!

#qsmp #foolish gamers #cellbit #q!foolish #q!cellbit #i could SOB #pls never separate this duo

[chromateclipse]

Okay, so you like Velvet and Veneer? Well, if you get the chance, I want you to speak! TELL ME EVERYTHING!! I want you to give me headcannons please, as many as you can think of :)

pls and thx!!

AHHH! OK so I've never done anything like this but I put as many as I could think of. If I come up with anything else, I'll edit this and add it (or just make a new post) 

(lots of words ahead 💀)

General headcanons :

- They one hundred percent had the Barbie mugshot but with Velvet's deadly stare instead

- and Veneer made sure he looked good; they are taking a picture after all

- I think Velvet might be a little taller than Veneer but they're both taller than average

- never leaves the house without heels or platforms or both

- Veneer has must-be-wearing-a-crop-top syndrome. Can't be cured 😔 

- I'm sorry but they totally sang Circus by Britney Spears. That song is so V&V coded and has female and male vocals too 😩

- The sass is too hard to contain for this duo. Once a sly thought appears in their mind, they have to voice it (but I'm not complaining. They're iconic) 

- Veneer can be a little blunt or rude sometimes. I know ppl like to imagine him as just the caring and silly sibling but he did everything Velvet did. He just had morals that started to kick in once the threat of being a killer was thrown at him. 

(I mean did you see him nearly just toss Floyd down the toilet 💀)

- of course, I still think he is silly and kind and chooses to do so for a fair portion of the time but he's no stranger to being ignorant to most of his wrongdoings as well

- and I think they both have some trauma from practically killing Floyd. GET THEM THERAPYYY

- I think Velvet would like decorating and making things ✨Aesthetic✨

- like a little journal that she'd write her feelings in and then fill with beautiful stickers and photos (totally not a burn book....) 

- I think Poppy would love love looove to see Velvet's journal filled with beautiful stationary. She'd probably get her into scrapbooking and they'd make the cutest little displays or books just brimming with photos, cutouts, diagrams, and more. 

-Poppy and Viva can be a little overwhelming for Velvet at first but they'd totally become great gal pals and just chat all day. 

- and at first, Bergen features might be a little....alarming to Velvet but she'd learn to love Bridget just like Poppy does

-also both are invited to the broppy wedding... 👀

- she also of course become friends with the BroZone brothers but I get more into that below ⬇️

"Story" headcanons :

- So for Velvet, I think in the movie she was so blinded by her need for fame and luxury that she didn't notice how her family (Veneer) helped her and stuck around through all the things she said and did. This would separate her from being just a complete villain because I do believe that she can reform herself into something better

- In Jail, I think Velvet would really hate it and everyone around her. She probably wouldn't want to talk to Veneer at all at first but being alone might give her time to reflect on herself

- over a little time, I think she'd realize how Veneer was always there for her and understood her ways. She'd definitely come back around and they'd be back to being as close as they were before, maybe even more

-It would take some time for both Velvet and Veneer to adjust. 

- Veneer would dislike jail very much. He's so used to his life of luxury that I'm sure he'd be surprised by how little you get behind bars

- and with Velvet wanting to be alone, he would probably feel more alone than ever

- but he knows he did the right thing and even though prison sucks, he'd get through it

- Veneer would probably try to make friends with some of the people there but it is prison soo.... I'm not sure how well that would go. 

- if anyone came to visit him, he'd be so happy cuz jail is sooo boring and he'd finally get to yap away to somebody who knows him.

- you just know they'd be styling that prison jumpsuit the best the can

- can you sneak heels into jail??

- Velvet and Veneer are kinda "eye candy" for the criminals in jail and they might get targeted by those who are jealous or looking for a fight

-Velvet's not the only one with an attitude problem, Veneer can very well relay a comment or two that can easily get them into some trouble. He'll have to work on that along with his sister, learn how to correctly treat the people around them

 - After they become besties again, they'd have each other's backs like never before. I think Velvet really really does care about Veneer and if anything ever happened to him, she'd be devastated. This time, she'd really like to treat him how he deserves and nurture that sibling bond. 

- and you know once anyone throws hands with one sibling, the other comes swinging

- 💥KNOCKOUT💥

- not the best thing to do if you want to get out of jail fast but hey, nobody messes with twins and gets away with it

- Due to other more serious situations being forgiven in the past, I think Velvet & Veneer wouldn't be in prison for too long. I can easily see BroZone forgiving them and offering to help the twins with whatever they'd need

- Veneer would definitely become great friends with Floyd and even Bruce. After all, he knows what it's like to be sensitive and a heartthrob 😌

- and I can see Velvet relating to Branch and J. D. She's probably a control freak (or was) and always wants everything to be perfect, just like John Dory. That's something they'd both have to work on. And I think Velvet and Branch can relate to one another's sassy sarcastic comments and occasional snide remarks. 

- I can also see them joining Clay's sad book club. I need to see a scene of Veneer just balling his eyes out after finishing a book while all the others just pat him on the back 😆

- @horrorartist23 did a couple of drawings of Velvet & Veneer(or maybe just Ven idk) working at Bruce's Beachside Bar and I LOVE THAT IDEA SO MUCH.

- ESPECIALLY since Bruce said his family was a total Veneer household. I think it would be so cute for not only his kids getting the chance to meet Vel&Ven but also for Vel&Ven to get a little bit of real work experience.

- it would be so good for them to work at a place like that to learn about themselves and a work environment.

- plus the whole island is gorgeous and pretty luxury, which would fit into they're ideal environment. AND everything is Rageon sized so they don't have to worry about being too big!!

- They'd literally be working hard and making it look easy 💀

- I think it's perfect and I love it

-after jail and therapy, I think Velvet would really love the life she has. She'd of course still make mistakes sometimes and her sass will never leave. That's just who she is and none of us would want to change that . But she'd have a way healthier mind and so would the people around her. 

- I think both of them might want to actually learn how to sing and dance like real performers 

- Velvet hates making mistakes or not being perfect at a skill immediately. I know how that is and it's really difficult to get past but with more encouragement from Veneer and even the Brozone brothers, she'd become the star she always knew she was. 

- And Veneer would take initiative for himself and practice performing like a real idol. I feel Veneer would also struggle with wanting perfection immediately but I think he'd really fall in love with dancing and this would help him keep up the determination. And he'd be really good at it too after some practice

- Knowing how good they can be if they put in the work would be a huge motivator too. Cuz they only stole Floyd's talent, not his voice. And because of this Velvet knows that she sounds good when she's at her peak in skill. They know that they can be amazing, they just have to work for it this time 

-Trying to become famous again for the right things would definitely be hard. They're reputation is awful

- BUT, I think Mount Rageous would give them a chance to prove themselves. Considering how all Rageons are obsessed with media, fame, and celebrities, I think they couldn't resist the bait of former popstars Velvet & Veneer coming back to the stage, this time with their own talent that they've truly worked hard to perfect. 

- And they'd deserve it for how much work they put into reforming their lives. 

- Plus, nobody can take away their love for the stage and performing. They're too iconic to forget 💅

- and you know I'd be keepin' my eye out for that V&V/BroZone collab 🌟

- First live performance with BroZone, Velvet and Veneer are getting their Perfect Family Harmony. And you can bet it will be the most amazing thing to ever grace the planet

- I'd die 💀

That's all that I can think of right now 🤔 I hope you enjoyed reading my thoughts on these two. I really really love them and getting to write this down was really fun. If you have any ideas you'd like to expand upon or thoughts you'd like to share, let me knooww! And of course, Thank you sweetgirl15161819 for sending this ask!! 💖 💖

#trolls velvet #velvet and veneer #trolls band together #trolls 3 #trolls veneer #velvet #trolls #Velvet and Veneer headcanons #headcanons #Velvet headcanons #Veneer headcanons #brozone #trolls floyd #trolls branch #trolls brozone #trolls bruce #trolls clay #trolls viva #trolls poppy #trolls john dory #trolls jd

[ghostcathedrals]

sports coach toji ://///

basketball

he's the chill coach; honestly worrisome how chill he is even at crucial times when they're trying to beat the quarter clocks. he's so composed even when the gap is widening (regardless if in favor of toji's team or not) that it's insulting to the other team's coach, as if he's belittling the game itself. like it's a practice game.

sports parents, esp. moms ..... i'm sure you know how they regard toji. single coach who spent a good sum of his money during his divorce court trial. anyway. they love him istg they watch the games both for their kids AND their coach

you're his favorite sports parents lmfaoooo

however, he's NOT chill during practices, especially after losing. now, toji's teams have far more winning streaks than losing, so he's usually stricter at the peak of the streaks or right after one loss. he's got that chill look with a sinisterly strict aura underneath.

"you're not yet good if you can't beat me" ⎯ is way too good it takes several practices for his team to catch up. well, good for him ⎯ two students from the male team, geto and gojo, were able to block his attempt for a two-point shot. AND NO NEPOTISM OK but maki's that grade school team point guard who's able to replicate his signature half-court shot. he got her a pair of basketball shoes for that.

megumi way too good for grade schooler but he also credits his vigor to practice on itadori yuuji.

toji too good there are offers being sent to him with higher pay and larger connections (which do attract him) but he said he'll stay because his son likes his school which is in the basic education of geto and gojo's university

toji likes the way you scream when you cheer and imagines if you'd sound just as loud when he (TOOT) you ;))

football

it's obvious hot under the sun on the field so yes he does take off his coach unform and practices with them with only either a muscle tee or a tank top (yes, i refuse to call it wife-beater). sometimes he forgets to take off his chain necklace even tho it's itchy bc god this man gets lazy at the weirdest times possible

oooooo everyone just loves rerouting to pass by the field (same) and then they'd take pictures so at some point college football got too famous bc of the hot coach

so toji's usually more of a verbal socratic coach. during cooldowns or breaks or warmups he makes sure that his players know how to think for themselves so that even if they're in the zone (which renders them on autopilot and when they're disturbed they lose focus abruptly). he has a way of making them calm down when they know what to do. the same method even helped them with their academics holy shit!

he's lazy when demonstrating but when he does omfg pls kick my face idk. important notes to consider are his agility and flexibility; strong physique in general; and quick thinking. even if he slows down to show them, he's still quick.

he does get frustrated bc we all get crankier when it's hot. he doesn't lash out on his players, he almost never did before, but he does lash out at home when megumi's not around lmfao.

and then one time your kid told you to watch his practice (for this your kid is assigned male at birth), so you did, and then you see his coach and all of a sudden your cute kid always sees you at the bleachers side, front row. parent perks.

the japan national team wants him to be the coach but he's like ..... maybe next time when my son joins your team

omfg if you do get together imagine the way he's flexible and he never gets to drain his stamina because it's overwhelming. i feel bad for you. it will be a tough time. i wouldn't just say in bed, but hehe. he'd fuck you anywhere as long as you say yes.

volleyball

ah yes, toji trained the best spiker-setter duo (that's the coach ukai in him) so now he's graduated two top players in the national team who will, sadly, go to separate teams after an intimacy problem which toji tries to be out of (who knows if the conflict was their breakup after college but ended up as teammates lmfao)

can we talk about how insane his spikes would be strong ones, insulting feints, and ooooo the cross court spike 😍😍 and his wrists!! the trajectory changes caused by his littlest techniques!

Thighs.

you take care of yuuji on behalf of his parents so now you're always seeing him and his very very very special friend and yuuji's equally ecstatic sister ⎯ megumi and nobara respectively. who knew megumi had such a hot father like???

toji being a volleyball player/coach makes a lot of sense ykwim he's got that service ace that no one has ever beaten until toji suddenly retired from playing and started coaching instead

home gym 😍

he's got that vacuum-sealed looking shirt every time he's coaching or at the games specifically. i think they put him on screen often for publicity honestly.

they ask him, "you're one of the best coaches of this generation, and the best graduating players were under your wing. what inspires you to keep being so great at your teaching?" and then he looks at the camera, and grins. "there's someone who watches during practice that divides my attention. i know they're watching right now." and then he winks

said person will not be able to walk the day after the winning games.

#jujutsu kaisen #toji fushiguro #toji #toji x reader #fushiguro toji #toji headcanons

[aziraphales-library]

hello!! i was wondering if there are any fics involving A or C being in a cage? you dont have to look for any if that makes you uncomfortable! cages have just been a sort of comfort of mine for a while and its hard to look for fics involving that specifically

Hi! Here are some fics in which Aziraphale and/or Crowley are locked in cages. Mind the tags on some of these, folks!...

Gaia's Grotto by PeregrineBones (G)

Aziraphale is imprisoned in a golden cage and Crowley must find a way to rescue him. He has Death on his side. They go to visit Gaia, the earth goddess, who encourages him to ask Adam Young for help.

Caged Songbirds Never Sing by WorseOmens (NR)

Crowley and Aziraphale are both kidnapped by the same shadowy organisation. Fortunately, their prison overseers tend to jump to some faulty conclusions.

(Or: some humans never think things through properly, and the ineffable husbands profit from it)

In Walls of Pearl and Heavenly Chain by Anonymous (E)

When Aziraphale notices Crowley has suddenly started acting strange, questioning seems to bring more irritation than answers. It isn't till they're alone that he admits some kind of demonic rut is going to consume his mind within the next few hours, and soon enough the angel is the only thing he can think about.

Cages of Our Own Making by CaspianTheGeek (T)

Aziraphale is captured and held as bait to lure Crowley back to Hell. Things are not looking good for our favorite duo until Aziraphale makes an unlikely ally.

But what do you do with a demon who can no longer return to Hell? And what happens once others also get the idea and start joining in? Aziraphale and Crowley have to figure out how help the new arrivals get established on Earth. Luckily they have some help along the way, but even when things go as planned, there's always problems. And not everyone is happy about the new Defectors.

First chapter features some not pretty capture scenes, please read with caution. Later chapters will have battle scenes. There will be plenty of fluff in between. And I always promise a happy ending, this case both for our favorite duo and the friends they make along the way. Lots of OCs, but the primary focus will stay on Aziraphale and Crowley.

All the demons and angels are non-binary, so be prepared for neo pronouns and occasional gender discussions.

Ungilded Cages by ThisLullaby (E)

To pinch the OP's wording on the meme: Aziraphale kidnaps Crowley and keeps him in a cage, only taking him out for sex. It was Crowley's fantasy originally.

This does get a little spicy - please see the tags/warnings for later chapters but I promise there's nothing here not consensual. That said, pls do let me know if I've missed one. This is already written and will be posted three chapters per day to let me check for typos and such.

Gilded Cage by LadyMango (E)

Small like birds, angels and demons are kept in cages by humans and treated as pets.

Everyone knows that angels and demons don’t get along, but when two humans decide to move in together one already has a pet angel and the other a demon. No problem, they’ll just keep them in separate rooms, they’ll never meet. Except, little do they know, the demon is highly skilled at escaping his cage…

Aka. What if Crowley and Aziraphale were basically glorified budgies?

- Mod D

#good omens #ineffable husbands #imprisonment #cages #adult omens #mind the tags #mod d

[subtlehaz]

guys this episode is so fantastic let me jot down my thoughts

- yesssss I love when the episode starts with a separate family/ emergency that you know will come full circle yESSSS

- Bobby’s rope rescue was hot I cheered

- Bobby and Athena referencing Buck without him present!!! This means so much to me I can’t even articulate it rn

- Hen/ Maddie new fave duo!!!

- I can’t remember what Chim said on the phone with Maddie about Hen but it made me LOL

- Buck seems so… Buck this season. More than last season at least? Like just. Being nosy. Being involved. Being a lil silly and saying dumb things. It’s just. Lighter. Also don’t have enough words to articulate it all.

- this ship wreck really has me so gripped good fucking god am I glued to my seat

- but the rest of the firefam really lighten it up in between, the whole chopper convo, Chim & Hen arguing in the most loving way LMAO Eddie was NOT having it he said ‘can u stop agreeing with each other that you’re both great’ 🤨 weirdos like Eddie pls have u seen you and Buck??? let them be

- ngl kind of over Norman and Lola’s storyline lol I’ve had enough I don’t care that she cheated I don’t care he’s still upset Julian needs to fuck off THE SHIP IS SINKING SHUT UP AND GO PRIORITIES PEOPLE

- Buck/ Chim/ Eddie’s faces when they realized the ship was capsized (sidenote where did all the lifeboats disappear to like did the helicopter not see a bunch of croutons floating in the sea)

- Buck and Eddie opening the door for Bobby and the kid I ALMOST CRIED I DID I DID CRY BOBBY’S FACE THEY WERE HIS LITERAL ANGELS IN THAT MOMENT I CAN’T EVEN IMAGINE HIS SHOCK AND AWE AND GRATITUDE THATS HIS TEAM THATS HIS FAMILY 😭😭😭😭

- ending felt a little rushed but what can u do and also I’d sit through another 20 years of 9-1-1 content so who am I to say really

- every second post rescue was incredible and also not enough but why did Buck have a weird extended moment with Tommy

- lmao Lola going back to the slammer I know Athena was happy solely bc she thought she deserved more time for the Highway Incident™️

- captain hen and captain bobby okayyyyyy

- BATHENA LIFE AFFIRMING SEX I KNOW THATS RIGHT

This was truly cinematic I feel like they’ve outdone themselves I will never be over this ahhhhhhh

#9-1-1 #911 spoilers #7x03

[rosaacicularis]

Nonono keep making the connections. I am listening.. sitting down in ur inbox and listening very patiently I would like to hear about the scarian and Sappho connections pls

okay in no particular order, here are the quotes and why i relate them to desert duo <3

“fool, don’t try to bend a stubborn heart.”

what happens when you try and bend something stubborn? it breaks… dl!grian tried to bend his heart away from scar and he broke it by killing bigb anyway… his heart still longed for scar, had since third life… and yet…..

“eros, weaver of tales.” + “eros, giver of pain.”

these are two separate quotes, but i feel like they go so well together (also they might be the same one just translated differently because i have never seen them in the same group) anyway! it’s kinda like the falsification of love bleeding into heartbreak…. unrequited love….. <3

“someone will remember us, i tell you, even in another time.”

the idea of past lives, from landscaping your mind…. but it’s them always finding each other and knowing each other and loving each other wholly <3

“spring’s messenger, the lovelyvoiced nightingale.”

scar is spring, grian is a nightingale, i will take no further questions <3

“you have forgotten me, or else you love another more than me.”

dl!scar </3 you deserve better my skrunkly blorbo

“ ‘honestly, i would like to die.’ she was leaving me, saying goodbye, her cheeks wet with tears, and she said to me: ‘what a cruel unhappiness, sappho, i swear that i leave you against my will.’ “

i don’t have any justification for this one, it’s just them, probably because of the cactus ring but it just radiates them

“you came, and i was mad to have you: your breath cooled my heart that was burning with desire.”

red life scar and green life grian, both craving death, blood, chaos…. but finding peace, love, and calm with each other

“then love shook my heart like the wind that falls on oaks in the mountains.”

dark… dark oak monopoly….. monopoly mountain…. third life….. i’m crying real tears i hate them i love them they make me insane

“since whomever i do well by, they are the very ones that injure me most of all.”

…. the no kill slip….. the cactus ring…. do i need to say more… because i don’t want to because it makes me sad…..

#most of these i knew off by heart #call me crazy… call me gay…. i’m probably both #me and the sappho poem fragments i memorized by being austistic #i’ll keep you updated if i think of more <3 #scarian #desert duo #grian #gtws #gtwscar #goodtimeswithscar #third life series #trafficshipping #hermitcraft #hermitshipping #anon ask

[robotic-suffering]

What I Want for the Sylvanian Families/Calico Critters Franchise

Although I absolutely love this franchise, there are some things I wish it would do or at least do better

Re-release of older building sets

When I say this, I don't mean the houses or log cabins. I mean stuff like the post office, toy shop, etc. I'm just a sucker for bigger playsets even though I don't have the space for them

Re-release of the Urban Life series

I just discovered these guys and absolutely fell in love with them. Then I found out they debuted in the 1980s and (some) were Japanese exclusives 😭. I would like for them to be brought back (with all their babies included). If y'all can do it for the Puddleford family, then I know y'all can do it for the others. If they ever do, please keep them dressed exactly like how they were originally were

More Celebration Sets pls!

I know that selling families separate garners more money (perfect marketing strategy) but I'd rather pay for a box containing all of the family members (including grandparents, older siblings, aunts/uncles, & babies) than buying them individually. Plus, it'd be easy to collect and complete a lot of families that way

Why is Easy Buy not so easy to find?

I very rarely see any Easy Buy sets (with the exception of Sylvanian storekeepers) and when I do they are stupidly expensive. I thought the point of "Easy Buy" meant that they were also easy to access and purchase. It kinda reminds me about the Budget LOL OMG dolls from the Swim series. They sold two different versions (one w/articulation & one w/o articulation). However, I've never seen them in stores, not even dollar stores but they go for a lot online.

Another thing with the Easy Buy families is that the babies are separated from the other 3 family members. Why not just make it a 4-pack? Again it's probably a marketing strategy but the completionist in me is hurt by how difficult it is for me to find their babies. I was lucky enough to get the Devon cat and Oswald rabbit babies when I did but I will forever kick my ass for not getting the Applewood family when they were still around.

Give others time to shine!

I’ve noticed that a lot of individual, duo & trio sets are/include a Chocolate rabbit and/or a Persian cat. Now, I know Freya/Bell is the mascot, so of course they would use her and her family in merchandise, and I also love the Persians. However, I feel like they’re in too much merch. I think other characters should get their time in the limelight y’know?

Boy Twins

When I say twins, I’m referring to the case of the Persian cat twins and the Marlowe charcoal/tuxedo cat twins. Strangely enough, both sets of twins are female cats. So, I’d like an official set of twin boys who aren’t cats. I could make my own with duplicates but an official set would be cool

Cold one with the boys

I don’t think I’m alone when I say this but the guys in this franchise are heavily overshadowed and casted to the side. (😐: Me at the 3-packs where the son is always removed). The ladies get an abundance of gorgeous outfits and accessories while the guys get scraps. I mean look at the Snow rabbit family!

All the girlies got drip while the dad & son are just… there. I know what you’re gonna say: “They do have outfits for the dudes!” “Just get duplicates and/or switch around clothes!” “Make custom clothes!” Yes, they do have clothes for them but it’s so little compared to the ladies. I don’t like buying duplicates or redressing that much and I cannot make clothes for them sadly. Let my boys be stylish and have variety!

Only the horses! (Praying at least one of y’all knows that song)

Bring back the horses! I’m dying for a horse racing set (if there isn’t one already)

Alright, I’m gonna add more later bc it’s like 5 in the morning and I haven’t slept in a couple of hours. Sorry for the absence and have a good day/night! 👋

Oh and feel free to add any things you’d like for the franchise to do! I’m curious about your opinions

#sylvanian families #calico critters #toys #morning rant

[on-maars]

911 season 6 wishlist tag game ✨✨🤞🤞

Thanks so much for the tag @yelenasbuddie it's a really fun idea 💫

I separated my wishes into two categories. The 'realistic wishes' category and the 'one can dream' category

💫 realistic wishes (what I think will/can happen)

Give me more Christopher!! We haven’t seen him that much in season5 and I miss the little guy 🥺

I want Eddie to be HAPPY. After all he's been through, I want him to thrive and be unapologetically himself 💫💕

I've been dying to have a Maddie/Eddie scene since the end of season 4 and maybe season 6 is the season? 🤞🤞

Give me more queer rep. I don't care how that looks like. More henren. Josh and his new tech bf? Anything gay's welcome 🌈

Buck/Chris scenes because these are always my favorites 💕

I want all the buddie scenes obviously. Anything. I trust them to make it look gay. It always does anyway. And more Eddie hearteyes Diaz pls.

Eddie/May scenes. The duo I never knew I wanted.

One Buck/Bobby scene would be so great to see too, with father/son vibes

Buck breaking down? And Eddie being there for him like Buck was in season 5.

Maddie and Chim getting back together 😊

💫 one can dream (what I'm pretty sure won't happen but it exists in my head):

A conversation about the will. I'd love to hear Buck telling Bobby or Eddie telling Hen or May, or Maddie.

I would give one of my lungs to see Eddie coming to terms with the fact that he’s gay/bisexual and in love with his best-friend 🥺🌈

Buddie begins episode 💫

Tagging some people (if you wanna do it, no pressure): @cyllaeth @panevanbuckley @loveyourownsmiilee @evangeline118 @emeraldcas

#buddie #tag games #9-1-1 #911 #pls don't come at me because i don't think buddie's gonna happen #you have your beliefs that i honestly find super awesome and I have mine 🤷‍♀️ #i can still dream tho

[shinosapph]

Zuko Character Analysis

I think I’m probably gonna create a series of character analysis? This is my second one, I’ve done one on Shinobu !! Feel free to check it out! You’re welcome to share this with your friends and share some feedback!!

SPOILER WARNING FOR THOSE WHO HAVE YET TO COMPLETE THE SHOW!!

DISCLAIMER!!

First of all, let me say that this character analysis is how I personally see Zuko and how I like to read his work. You're free to think differently about him and form your own conclusions. Also I only read this once so pls lmk if there are any typos, spelling mistakes or errors!!

Zuko’s introduction displayed that he was the banished prince of the fire nation whose absolute purpose in life was to capture the Avatar. For three years, Zuko searched for the long-lost Avatar in an effort to end his exile and reclaim his position as the Crown Prince of the Fire Nation. Furthermore, during the first season of the show it’s depicted that Zuko is extremely devoted to his goal, showcasing rare amounts of sympathy from time to time. Because his father didn't show him any respect, Zuko feels compelled to win people over. He believes it will please his father which is why he has an unquenchable desire to obtain the Avatar. He made several reckless decisions without thought and solely acted based on emotion.

Challenging Commander Zhao to an Agni Kai can be viewed as a prime example. Additionally, he put himself in vulnerable emotional circumstances that he knew would harm him. Because he lacks the ability to control his emotions or channel his energy, his destructive tendencies often come out in his ambition. Self-destruction is also a way for him to express his self-hatred. Zuko's personality is characterized by shame. In Bitter Work, uncle Iroh makes this observation. In episode 12 “The storm” we finally get the opportunity to view Zuko’s devastating past. Due to disrespecting a general and speaking out of turn during a crucial meeting, Zuko received his scar. Zuko's wicked father scarred his face in an effort to instill obedience in him; this incident also led to his long-lasting banishment.

Despite his relationship with his father, Zuko’s Uncle Iroh looked after him as a parental figure during his absence from the kingdom. During the three part finale of the first season “ Sage of the North Pole '' Commander Zhao blew up Zuko’s ship after discovering that Zuko meddled in his plans to capture the avatar. The extreme explosion caused Zuko to be severely injured. Despite Zhao’s attempts to murder him, Zuko still showed symapthy and tried to come to Zhao’s aid, he tried to save Zhao from being taken into the spirit world but failed. Zuko declares at the conclusion of season one that he is too exhausted to look for the avatar, rendering his true intentions a complete mystery for the following season.

Iroh and Zuko were both labelled traitors by Fire Lord Ozai for their acts during the Siege of the North. Zuko and Iroh arrived at a small resort where Azula “unexpectedly” encountered them and told them that their exile was over meaning they could once again return home. Zuko had faith in his sister and was overjoyed at the thought of returning home. Iroh, on the other hand, was unconvinced since he had never witnessed Ozai extend forgiveness. The two were about to join Azula however the following morning when Azula's ship commander addressed them as prisoners Azula’s plan was destroyed. Disclosing the duo's escape route after a brief confrontation, Zuko and Iroh cut off their topknots with their dagger as they fled, signifying their separation from the Fire Nation. As fugitives, they struggled to survive off the land. Iroh began begging for money, while Zuko began robbing people while posing as the Blue Spirit. Zuko and Iroh began to drift apart, and eventually Zuko arrived at the realization that they had nothing to gain from continuing to travel together.

Zuko walked aimlessly through the Earth Kingdom, going through ominous and deserted regions. His hunger and scarcity of supplies increased by the minute. Finally, Zuko began to see the anguish of those endured at the hands of the fire nation and the harm his country had done to the defenseless. We are ultimately shown what happens to Zuko's mother in "Zuko Alone." When his mother was around throughout his formative years, he was a good person who enjoyed spending time with her. Her absence was a big loss for him, and soon after, the fire lord began to abuse him. Throughout “Zuko Alone” Zuko has several nightmares and cases of a shaken belief system and low self esteem are exhibited.

Zuko struggles with intense trust issues due to most of the people in his life betraying him or abandoning him. This being the main reason why Zuko was unable to “pick a side” in the finale of season 2. He is always trying to fill the void by holding on to the idea of being a prince and pleasing his father. This hard fought battle within himself Zuko decides to return to the fire nation to gain that hardfought validation he desired. Zuko’s external goal was to capture the avatar and end his exile but his internal goal had always been to gain love and respect from his family and the entirety of the fire nation.

Zuko believed he had everything he had ever wanted after returning to the Fire Nation: a position of dignity, respect, and his father's love. He was still irate and perplexed, though. His victory was not what he had anticipated. He lost control of his rage, developed mistrust for Mai, and got into physical altercations with a number of people. Later, he admitted that he was angry with himself and that he had no moral sense. After learning the hidden truth of what had caused the hundred year war and who was truly at fault, Zuko was finally able to reconcile his inner compassion and the love he had witnessed from his mother and Iroh.With his life in honour and strength through his exposure to the earth kingdom, firsthand observation of the conflict, and spiritual training from Iroh.

He gained strength that comes from love, family, and humility. Zuko came to understand during the events of Day of Black Sun that it was his responsibility as the Fire Nation's crowned Prince to bring about peaceful coexistence between the four nations by joining the Avatar. Although Zuko’s request to join the team was originally denied he proved his loyalty by defending Aang against Combustion man. Determined to win the team over completely, they all went on a life changing field trip with Zuko. Aang’s field trip with Zuko was the most important in my eyes this being cause Zuko was able to realize that the reason for his firebending weakening was because his original source of motivation had always been anger and the desperation to capture the avatar and now he had to change his motives completely and make his goal clear. Zuko was able to reclaim his bending abilities as a result, and his power increased after making his true goal to restore balance in the world by aiding the Avatar. He was more tranquil and sympathetic after facing his own emotions. Zuko almost sacrificed himself for his friends several times, displaying that he had changed for the better.

Conclusion:

Zuko endured hell and overcame the conflict within himself to finally comprehend the other side of the war. After changing his views and learning to be more sympathetic we’re able to see how far his character has come since the first season. He realized what his fate was and he was able to finally stand up to his abuser. Personally I believe that Zuko’s redemption arc is one of the best writings in fiction. His character is truly enjoyable and watching him change so much was truly an adventure. His writing, loveable personality and his journey in becoming good is truly inspiring which is why he’s my favorite character in the series.

#atla zuko #fire lord zuko #character analysis #avatar #zuko and azula #azula avatar #avatar the last airbender #tv show thoughts

[tokyo-daaaamn-ji-gang]

First off your name (s) are so pretty, they sound so magical, and Artemisia? THAT'S SO BADASS WTF. Like the Greek goddess Artemis, so cool. (I kind of did know your first name because I just guessed that one). My name is Haleema (it's pronounced exactly the way it's spelt. Ha-lee-ma, but Hal is just easier for everyone ig?) But thank you!

You should definitely show me pictures of your plants and flowers, I have a few growing in my garden, mostly daisies which are my favourite, these little purple guys just grow wherever. They're very pretty, kinda remind me of the Haitani's colour scheme.

And these are my figures! I call them My council and we have regular meetings it's all very serious. I got the chifuyu on my birthday and the baji I bought to complete the duo! I really hope they release Haitani figs soon, I just know Rindou would look pretty on my shelf 😭

You should also definitely read bird box, the way it does the horror is so... Like it's so effective because it deprives you of so much, you're in the dark as much as the characters are. It's fast paced, the characters are complex and it's scary, moreso because it leaves so much to your imagination.

I also have a copy of battle Royale! I haven't read it though, I didn't know there was a book series to final destination though¿? (You are more than welcome to talk books w me btw, I am English student, I'd love that!)

That is a really pretty pin! Pretty like you! (I'm sorry the compliments and praise never stops when it comes to me)

But I am so sorry I haven't seen st trinians, I have failed you! 😓I'll still do the heist though. Maybe I'll split the winnings with you?

Yeah I think it means gift of Artemis though don't quote me on that.

Ah so that's it! I was thinking two Ms but it was actually two Es! Oh good I've been pronouncing it the right way this whole time. I've actually never heard that name before which is why I was curious.

Ok here are my plants (had to get some different shots to capture them all)

Here's my little strawberry too

They are very pretty! Daisies are super cute too!

Ahh they all look so cool! I'm sure you have very important meetings together, probably votes too. Who's the loudest in your meetings?

I will read it I've nearly finished my current book so I'll read it next. How can I not after a review like that.

Yeah there is! There's two separate series, there's one which follows the first 3 movies but adds some extra details in to each of the characters and one which follows original final destination storyline with 6 books in total. They're all pretty rare though, I've only got the 3rd movie book and the first 5 of the og series.

You give compliments so effortlessly though, I always find myself wanting to give compliments but getting too nervous to actually do so.

YOU SERIOUSLY HAVEN'T SEEN ST TRINIANS!? THAT'S LIKE UK TEENAGE GIRL 101, PLS TELL ME YOU'VE AT LEAST SEEN ANGUS THONGS AND PERFECT SNOGGING!?

You also missed out on this banger of a song which I still find myself humming to this day

#I'm totally going to have to rewatch st trinians now

[gludgenbell]

HIII HELLO HI pls tell us abt your ocs ! how would you introduce them to someone that's never heard abt them... free ramble pass

Let's talk about Andi Marcel (left) and Naima Helmer-Hagan (right)

image for reference

Andi and Naima are best friends from my wistyra organization story!

They've been the biggest bestest duo for forever, and I cherish them very much

For a long time all they had was each other, and their relationship crossed into bounds of "I'd commit heinous acts of violence in your name" and "anything to protect the one I love"

Platonically of course as Andi is aromantic

But it's this very reason that they were separated (Andi may or may not have gone a bit off the rails with defending Naima, and as such her uncle pulled him out of the organization and sent him on his way)

(Not to say Naima isn't the same as she's prone to acts of sacrifice when one might deem it unnecessary)

^that's how I'd introduce them

#I DID have a ramble but it was far too long to be necessary and no one asked for backstory so hwres the essentials #I wanted to talk about caine but I drew them first #anonymous #oc talk #gludgen responds!

[zootopiathingz]

Please for the love of god Disney don’t separate Judy and Nick in the sequel I cannot handle it

#pls #I’m begging y’all not to let this happen #I will never forgive them if they do this #I do not care what “life lessons it teaches #you cannot separate the dynamic duo #I will sue😤 #zootopia #judy hopps #nick wilde #wildehopps #judy x nick #disney sequels

[loonugh1]

*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

#loona #loonawork #femaleidol #femaleidolsedit #chuu #go won #soccermomgifs #they're such a cute duo pls never separate them

[randointhenet]

I just found this gem while watching Pete’s vod. I never thought I would love this duo so much bdbjksk.

Mr. Scott sir pls don’t separate grian from his bois🥺😭😭. Let them team for like forever pls /hj

Anyways,

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ORANGE OCELOTS !!!!

We got Grian and SB’s first win, False’s third and Pete’s 4th. This mcc is the best ♡♡♡

#grian #petezahhutt #falsesymmetry #sb737 #CONGRATS ORANGE OCELOTS #YOU GUYS DESERVE IT🧡🧡🧡 #I want a grian and pete duo again🥺 #it’s my fav duo after magicman and codboi #best team moment for me will always be buildmart cuz grian gets to be a Karen #I also love grian unintentionally placing the tnt w/c triggered the other tnt in sky battle bfbdjs #my streamer is cracked at the craft😌 #Wilbur simping for grian was also one of the best parts for me #I posted this late cuz I woke up super early to watch grians stream bfbdjs #and I had to sleep again lol

[shurelyasreverie]

Okay okay, Omen scenario where his on a mission to rescue reader and in the heat of the battle, reader gets shot once(no death pls no angst I cry) to defend him?

I kinda changed the plot up, for some reason I struggled incorporating both a rescue mission and the reader taking a shot for Omen. Hope this is still alright, though!

Omen x Reader Drabble

T/W: Violence, blood

It was silent on the plane as the agents were transported to the target location. Nobody dared speak and nobody dared send a single glance in the direction of Omen. Although his face was unreadable, the way he sat so rigidly in his seat, how his shoulders were hunched showed how close he was to snapping as he dug himself deeper into his own thoughts. He wouldn't even listen to their words of encouragement or advice. They didn't understand what he went through.

Four days ago you joined Omen on a duo mission, only for it to be abruptly cut short with Brimstone ordering an immediate evacuation. The mission was compromised.

He won't ever forget how the two of you sprinted through the hallways of the building, yet somehow trying to keep your footsteps as light as possible to blend in with the background noise and be untraceable by the hostiles that were crawling all over the site. He was so distracted in getting access to the site that even his inhuman senses didn't pick up that an enemy was approaching. It was only when he heard a gunshot from behind, turning around to see you standing, covering his body with your own.

He won't forget that moment, seemingly slow motion as you collapsed to the ground, red liquid pooling on the ground as you writhed in pain. Immediately he shot the gunner down. He was so determined to pick you up, to find a way to escort you out together, but other enemies heard the commotion and he felt the rumble of their footsteps underway as they headed towards you.

He won't ever forget how you feebly pushed him away. How you begged for him to evacuate, to use his abilities to teleport out of the site, leaving you all alone. He had never heard you speak with such conviction before, so he did as you ordered, not wanting to disappoint you. Instead, he disappointed himself at his uselessness, his incompetency as he was unable to protect you. How pathetically ironic, that the one with the strength to save needed saving, purely because he was a distracted fool.

All of the Protocol felt your absence in the four days where they desperately tried to find your location. For who was going to help Killjoy develop and play with her robots? Who was going to listen to Brimstone rant on and on about the “good old days”?

Who was going to keep Omen's chin up when all seemed lost?

Now on the way to a rescue mission, Omen was a ticking time bomb. He didn't need to listen as Brimstone briefed the others on the rescue mission, he already memorised the entire plan. They were letting him lead the charge for once, pick the enemy apart and whittle them one by one.

They already scanned the building for pulses and heat signatures. Secluded underground in the end of the building was a weak pulse, an individual hunched over, their body running colder than all other signatures in the building. Omen knew it was you. It had to be.

It was confirmed when Cypher managed to hack onto some of the security cameras. There, Omen saw your unmistakable figure through the fuzzy black and white footage, clutching your wounded abdomen that was shoddily bandaged, your chest heaving as you struggled to breathe. Even through the heavily pixelated footage he could see how your skin was bruised, how your clothes were still stained with your own blood. A figure off camera was shouting demands at you, demanding all you knew about the Protocol. You remained silent, eyes down at the ground, unresponsive. As they watched the footage, a few agents sent cautious looks in Omen's direction but his expressionless face was as unreadable as ever. What they could pick up on, however, was how the shadows that simulated his muscles pulsated with rage, his whole form rigid as he uses all his self-restraint to not teleport straight to where you were and slaughter anyone who dared hurt you.

Now landing near the site, Omen stood. Silent as death itself, he strapped on whatever tools and weapons he needed. It was only going to be a matter of time until his wrath was unleashed. All the self-loathing, bitterness and fury that had built up over the four days he was separated from you will be channelled onto his enemies. He will tear them all down, ripping them apart with his bare hands if he has to, until he can see you in person again. Until he can feel you wrap your arms around him and beam that smile that seemed to lighten all of headquarters.

Before exiting the plane, he was stopped by a firm hand on his shoulder. His head snapped to the perpetrator to see Sova, his expression solemn but determined.

“Omen,” he said quietly. “... do what you must to retrieve our friend. Do not hold back.”

He didn't need to be told twice.

#fanfic #fanfiction #imagine #drabble #valorant #valorant imagine #valorant x reader #omen #valorant omen #omen x reader #omen valorant #x reader #self insert #shurelyasreverie

[hunflowers]

The Aftermath

Word Count: 3.7k

Requested? Yes, and you can too, here :)

A/N: here she is, the little piece of the puzzle y’all have been waiting for. it’s a small part two of 1964, and it’ll take place just after their reunion at the end of the story!! i hope you enjoy it, because i missed writing my babies a lot and i hope you love them just as much as me.

pls, reblog the fics you read or heck even if you see it on your dash; it means a lot <3

good luck and have fun, in that order *nose boops*

“Happy Birthday, Rose.”

No one can explain the phenomenon of joy processed through the body and soul as Harry spoke those simple words into the air to Y/N.

It can only be described as a chill shooting down her spine, flaring goosebumps on her skin, her mouth running dry at the sight of him, or maybe the way her eyes glossed over with a glistening sheen. Pure joy.

As if she didn't already feel transported back to 1964 when sharing her many stories with her eager to learn granddaughter, she certainly did now. Seeing Harry's face, the same features that made her swoon all those years ago - though a little mature now - made her feel like she was her twenty-one year old self all over again.

It felt like a movie, as if the two of them shaped back into their younger statures, adorned in the style from way back when, embodying a world of black and white that would explode into color. Hannah and Eleanor disappeared into the future, and all there was, was Harry and Y/N like how they once were.

Before she could process what she was doing, Y/N was scurrying across the wood floor, walking the fast she has in a while, throwing her arms around Harry’s shoulders and burying her face into the crook of his neck. She could feel the rumble of his chest as he laughed, easily reciprocating the love by engulfing her in a hug, pulling her impossibly closer.

The smell of the roses swarmed Y/N’s nose, tingling her senses in the best way possible. Her brain was overpowering as it continued to be overwhelmed by the events happening, still trying to understand how Harry, her H, was in front of her.

Pulling away a few moments later - but not completely unraveling herself from his hold - she looked up at him, looking at her favorite shade of green that she tried so hard to recreate yet always failed. “Are you really here?”

“Yes! He is, Nona!” Ellie cheered from behind her, causing everyone to gape at her while also laughing. He’s really here, in her arms, breathing the same air as her.

Maybe he wasn’t a dream, after all.

Looking back up at him, Y/N smiled softly, bringing her hands up under his jaw, using her thumbs to caress the soft skin that was lined with a little bit of stubble. “I missed you,” she whispered, almost like it was meant to be a secret.

With his own little grin, Harry placed his own free hand on her cheek, using his thumb to swipe the tear that managed to escape her eye without her noticing. Instinctively, Y/N leaned her head to rest in his palm, a reflex she never seemed to have shake.

Harry didn’t have to say anything back for her to know that he felt the same way, if not more. His actions always spoke a lot louder than his words, and it also seemed that old habits hardly seem to die, even so many years later.

“Okay,” Hannah cleared her throat, trying to gain the attention of the two older folk for the first time in the last couple of minutes. “We’re meeting Aunt Carmella and Uncle Frank in twenty minutes.”

The duo separated, heat rising to their cheeks as they realized just how close they had been for those moments. Harry offered her her bouquet of roses, to which she took gratefully and scurried off to find a vase, uttering a quick, “I’ll be right back.”

In reality, yes she went to find a vase, but Y/N also needed a second to recuperate, inhaling deeply to get her heart to start slowing its rapid pace. Fifty-five years since she’s seen him.

Fifty-five.

It was a lot to comprehend. She was convinced she’d never look at him, hold him, appreciate his existence ever again. One thing is for sure, she never did stop loving him.

Y/N placed her hands down on the counter she placed her roses on, leaning her weight onto her hands as she felt the emotions roll over her like waves crashing on a beach. Her insides felt like mush. She was experiencing the come down after getting off a rowdy rollercoaster, like those she used to go on on Coney Island whenever she visited New York. Electricity shot through her veins as if she had been succumbed to the consequences of the electric chair - yet it wasn’t painful. In fact, she felt alive.

“Mom,” Hannah spoke from behind her, causing her to nearly jump out of her skin. Y/N didn’t realize she had been so lost in her own thoughts for a few moments there. Raising her hand to her chest, she turned around and let out a breath, before smacking her daughter in the shoulder.

“You can’t do that to me, Han. I’m old, I could die from a heart attack.”

“Don’t even joke about something like that,” Hannah rolled her eyes. But quickly the annoyance dissipated as she remembered why she came into the kitchen in the first place. “Are you okay?”

Y/N pursed her lips, giving her a simple shrug. “Yes and no. It’s not easy being reminded of... the love and pain I felt. How did you even find him, anyway?”

Hannah sheepishly smiled, “Aunt Carmella...”

Y/N scoffed, knowing it was exactly like her friend to be secretive about something so monumental like knowing where Harry is and how to contact him. She couldn’t determine if it was a good thing that Carmella kept this information from her, but deep down she knew it was.

As soon as Y/N gathered her wits, the foursome were out the door and on their way to lunch. They had decided to drive two separate cars, and after a bit of begging, Y/N let Harry drive them in his rental. Though, along the way it was a bit of rocky journey. “First time driving on the right side of the road,” was his excuse.

In the car ride, Y/N took the time to truly admire the man she once laid beside at night, trying to wrap her head around the fact that he was next to her again. She wondered if in his old age he would turn wrinkled and decrepit, maybe using a cane or having a hunch back. It only seemed fitting that he beat all of those stereotypes and looked like he had the health of his younger self rather than a seventy-six year old man. He’s timeless; just like their love.

When they finally met up with Carmella, it didn’t take Y/N long to scold her friend for keeping such a humongous secret from her, and working in tandem with her own daughter and granddaughter. All the Italian woman did was shrug before latching her arms around both Harry and Y/N’s frames, pulling the three of them close for a long-awaited, reuniting hug that felt like home.

“Il trio è tornato e meglio che mai. questo merita un brindisi,” [The trio is back and better than ever. This deserves a toast] Carmella cheered, clapping her hands in giddiness as she waved the waitress back over to order the most extravagant wine.

Leaning down to whisper in Y/N’s ear, Harry muttered, “And I still have no idea what she’s saying.” Y/N bumped his shoulder with hers, shaking her head gently as a small smile snuck up onto her lips.

Lunch was shared with many laughs and old stories - all per the request of Ellie. She was eager to keep learning and eager to see her nona so happy.

When lunch was over and they were all saying goodbye, Ellie practically all but pushed Y/N to go with Harry so they could go somewhere private. Hannah of course condoned her daughter’s behavior, but also told her mom it was for the best they catch up without either of them around. They needed to be alone.

That’s how they ended up at the park downtown, where Y/N used to frequent often when she used to run in the mornings or whenever she needed a spark of creativity for her next painting. 

Once Harry placed the car in park, the stagnant tension between them only rose as neither of them jumped to get out of the vehicle. They simmered, absorbed, melted into the atmosphere, basking in it before they flipped it on its head to talk about what they both had been avoiding.

It was an unspoken truce to get out of the car at the same time. The sun was winking at them through the clouds, luring them to venture deeper into the park, just like it used to. Almost as if the star was just as excited as them to be back in each other’s lives. The saying is if walls could talk, but what about the sun? Or the moon? Both kept Harry and Y/N’s moments inside of them, stored deep in their cores right next to all the other love that happened in their line of vision.

Out of instinct, the two locked hands. And they didn’t seem to mind. It felt like a magnet pulled them together, and it would take a lot of force to break them apart.

As they walked along the paved path, being passed by those on bikes or joggers, or really even anyone that walked faster. They weren’t in any sort of rush, because moments like these aren’t meant to be fast paced. They needed to simmer, absorb, and melt.

Harry decided to be the first to speak up, surprising both of them considering, well, his past. “I see the artist life treated you well.”

Slightly turning her head to face him, she laughed softly, shrugging her shoulders. “I guess it did. You predicted it.”

I can’t wait to buy your art one day.

Harry gazed down at his feet, humming a response. He didn’t have the proper words to respond to her allusion to his letter. Hearing the twinge of spite sitting on top of her words was enough for him to gauge that his letter was a sore topic for her. And rightfully so, because even he hasn’t completely forgiven himself for not giving her a proper goodbye.

Coming up on a patch of grass that was half hidden beneath a large oak tree and half in the glory of the sunlight, Harry and Y/N decided to take a seat. If they were going to throw themselves into the past, might as well go all the way and lay in the grass like they did in Florence. Albeit, they wouldn’t actually lay down because it would’ve been impossible for either of them to properly get up.

They rested their backs against the large trunk, looking out into the field and watching little kids play around as their parents kept their distance off to the side with other parents. Y/N found it near impossible to not snap a mental picture of what was in front of her, cursing herself for not bringing her camera with her. It was a beautiful day, and one she wished to remember. Not because of the dreadful conversation that was bound to swallow her whole or the man sitting beside her, but because of the landscape.

What a waste of a beautiful day.

Now, it was her turn to break the silence, because she knew he wouldn’t. He may have once, but that was all he could probably handle. “Tell me about your life, Harry. Please.”

Letting out a breath of air he didn’t realize he had been holding in, Harry twiddled with his thumbs in his lap. “Got two kids. Ben and, uh, Rose.”

Ouch.

“Five beautiful grandchildren.” He spoke shortly and to the point, finding it very difficult to open up the can of worms that is his life.

Once Harry got the call from Carmella that he was going to surprise Y/N for her birthday, he couldn’t get on a plane any faster. The idea of being face-to-face with her again after so many years was daunting and normally he found it difficult to escape his confined box of reality. But that was the thing about Y/N, she always made things seem less terrible to him.

England is his origin and where his family resides, but it hardly felt like home anymore.

His marriage with Nancy balanced on its very thin, tight rope for thirty years, but they both knew it was bound to fall off. Once he returned from Italy, it was like he was a soldier returning from war, because he in no way was the same man who left for Italy when coming home. But, they pushed on, because it was what they were meant to do.

They had two wonderful kids and they seemed like the picturesque family they were planned to be. Behind closed doors, they were anything but. He and Nancy fought a lot and their kids seemed to loathe him for reasons still unbeknownst to him. He supported them and loved them like any parent would, yet it felt like they joined everyone else in his life that wanted to keep him silent. Everyone except one person.

Once his and Nancy’s divorce was finalized, the kids couldn’t be more thrilled. All they needed was a solid reason to drop their father out of their lives. As the years went on they slowly worked him back into their day-to-day routine, but not really. Only for the sake of his grandkids was he in their lives.

It was especially hard living his life knowing his own creations couldn’t stand him just like everyone else, and that was exactly why he couldn’t agree faster to get on a plane to America.

“I officially retired last year, so m’not really doing much these days. Actually, I picked up drawing again if y’could believe it. Haven’t touched a pencil for artistic purposes since... well, since then.” Their heads remained forward, not a single glance made towards one another because it felt easier this way. 

Y/N listened intently to the drawl of his voice, engraving the words he spoke deep into her mind, right next to the dusty ones he spoke fifty-five years prior. Everything and anything he’s ever said rests idly on little bookshelves in her brain, collecting dust the longer she takes to go back and hear them over. It was nice to add new additions to her collection. “That sounds lovely, H.”

His heartstrings pulled at the use of his nickname, something only she would call him. He was only Harry to any one, both by his choice and because every one else was too prim to call him something else.

Y/N took notice to how he mentioned nothing of Nancy, and paired that with the fact he wasn’t wearing a wedding band on his most intimate finger. She thinks maybe he did it out of courtesy to not beckon any unwarranted anguish and pain for her sake - because that’s exactly why she didn’t wear hers.

When she went to put her flowers in a vase in the kitchen, she slid her engagement and wedding rings off her finger and set them down gently on the counter, not wanting to clash her two separate lives.

That’s why she had to ask about her. She couldn’t keep going if she didn’t have any sort of answer to her wondering questions that she’s had for the past five decades. “How’s Nancy?” Y/N didn’t care to actually know how she is, she just wanted to know their story.

The leaves above them blew in the suddenly apparent wind, threatening them that what they were about to indulge in was like a storm on the horizon. It was bound to come and impossible to avoid. “Dunno. Haven’t spoken to her in a couple of weeks.”

This opened the door to many unanswered questions in Y/N’s mind, sending her down on spiral of want and need for an explanation that he didn’t seem keen on giving. This closed the most important door, flooding her with relief she didn’t realize she needed to feel just a little less pain sitting next to him.

Not knowing just how to pose her next question, Harry beat her to the punch, halting her thoughts in her tracks. “We’re divorced.”

Divorced. A strange concept. Y/N never imagined divorcing her husband in all of the years they were married. It seemed trivial and time-consuming and led to no greater purpose in her mind. She could either be miserably alone, or miserable with a man by her side. The latter seemed the most comforting.

“I’m sorry to hear that.”

“I’m not. We weren’t meant to be,” he chuckled, laughing not because it’s actually funny, but because Y/N knew they weren’t meant to be. It was obvious. “Just meaningless pieces in my parents puzzle.”

Hearing his broken words that he used to rant about all those years ago resurface, Y/N couldn’t help reaching for his hand again, clasping it between both of hers and holding it in her lap. It didn’t matter how many years had passed, because it was certain his parents were still a sore subject. She wanted him to know that she never forgot the hurt they put him through, and that she will always be on his side. Always.

Diverting the attention away from himself, it was Harry’s turn to pour salt into a wound he knew would sting harshly. “Did you uh, ever get married, Rose?”

When Carmella had managed to get his number a couple years after Italy, they kept in contact nearly every week. A lot of the time their topic of conversation would revolve around Y/N, and what ever new information Carmella could relay. One thing he refused to know however, was if she ever got married. He didn’t need to know, nor did he want to. But now, he supposes he does. 

“I did. He passed in February.” The 1st. Coincidental, maybe ironic. “He was a good man.”

Silence. It was nice Y/N was able to settle herself with someone deemed to be good. It’s what she deserved. But Harry didn’t want to know anymore.

Silence. They kept their heads forward, but over time Y/N’s head slowly ended up resting on Harry’s shoulder. Their hands stayed latched and their bodies radiated each other’s warmth. Y/N felt cold though. Rehashing their pasts slowly brought them closure, but it in no way healed the pain that rested heavy on her heart. “I wish things could’ve been different for us, Harry.” They deserved different than what they were given. Why do soulmates exist if they can’t be together? 

A love like theirs is folklore; unsure if it ever existed, but meant to be told for generations. “We were special don’t you think?”

“We were everything,” Harry murmured, squeezing her hands, then planting a gentle kiss to the crown of her head.

Y/N laughed again at his allusion, but she wasn’t laughing because it was funny, but because it stung like a wasp. Over and over again. “I’ve still got that stupid piece of paper, y’know. Your letter. Saved it all these years because it was all I had.”

The little anger she had left inside of her began to bubble up. Though it didn’t last very long as tears welled in her eyes, just like when she picked up the stupid paper for the first time. Grief stampeded her stomach like a herd of frightened elephants, bruising her deeply as the pain she felt from that day made itself known in the present.

“You didn’t say goodbye. Why didn’t you say goodbye?”

The wind picked up as the clouds in the sky completely covered the sun in forecast, hovering over Harry as a reminder, just in case he didn’t already know the pain he caused.

Pulling Y/N close to his chest, he let her cry, knowing it was best to not say anything at all. She wasn’t legitimately asking why he didn’t, but it felt good to get the question off her chest. So he let her cry, his own tears pricking his waterline, balancing on the edge before tumbling over and down onto his cheeks.

Just when the sun began to come out from its hiding spot, the two subsided their emotions, calming down just like the leaves above their heads. The storm had passed. All that’s left now is the aftermath.

“We don’t get forever, Rose. But we have each other now.”

Something tells them though that despite how many physical years they may have left with one another, they’ll always have forever. The thought rests easy on their minds.

With just a few more minutes of sitting in the grass and simmering, absorbing, melting, the duo decided it was time to get up. They were going to put the past behind them, starting with the fact that maybe they were too old to be sitting in the grass like they used to.

Laughs and giggles were exchanged as they both tried to get to their feet as gracefully as possible without drawing any attention to themselves. They were a heap of giggles and optimism as they retraced their steps back onto the pathway, heading back to his car.

It almost seemed like déjà vu the moment a speedy bicyclist zoomed past Y/N, nearly grazing her left side. She moved out of his way just in the nick of time, but haphazardly fell into Harry’s arms, who always seemed ready to catch her even in the most abrupt of times.

It all happened so fast yet also so slow, running parallel to the moment this exact occurrence happened fifty-five years ago. Their whole day ran parallel to their pasts, so it was only inevitable that that same electricity sparked through their bodies again.

They gazed into each other’s eyes the moment her body felt safe, that same magnet pulling them close enough that their mouths were only a few inches apart. Not a single word was exchanged as their breaths mingled together and their fingers gripped each other forcefully.

Remembering when she told Ellie about their first electric moment, Ellie immediately questioned if the two of them had kissed because it seemed like the perfect moment. Disappointingly, they didn’t.

She would hate to disappoint her granddaughter again.

So, this time they did.

It was the perfect moment, after all.

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