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royalwriteroftheuniverse · 1 year

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Thanks Captain America.... part 1

Part 2 here

Warning tons of angst. Not my best work. But I just got done reading a fic that made me hate Steve. Therefore right now there's angst. 18+ mentions of kidnappin and cheating and crying and waning Steve to fall on a knife and I think thats it 18+ just incase. Comments welcome please I need more comments. Reblogs appreciated no reposting or republishing.

This is part 1

Part 2 here

I saw Steve at the street fair. I thought he was working and I know he said we can't be seen in public together but I can still say hi like a fan or just be around him. Feel his warmth I love that.

There was a small group wanting to say hi and I was just there to watch him. Just as our eyes meet I hear a

"Stevie baby" and a woman kisses his cheek. And she had a promise wring on her ring finger a claddah.

I couldn't read his face but I know he could read mine as I gasped. That was the reason that was the real reason. Tears pooled

I wanted to puke.

I started crying and went to some place to sit. My hand was shaking as I took out my phone and I sent him one. Last. Text.

"The only reason that I am not dousing you with water is because I'll be made the villain. Your things will be in a garbage bag in the lobby. I suggest you get it before its thrown out forever tomorrow morning. But maybe those things you said meant something meant nothing.. I know I meant nothing to you."

I couldn't care less if someone got his things i assume they'd be thrown out regardless. It's obvious he didn't care about me he knew I was crying and he just didn't care.

I ignored every ring and ding and notification from my phone. I never read any of his responses or voice mails. I never blocked him either it seemed cruelest for him that way. I thought maybe one day I'd be strong enough to read him begging. But I guess that day will never come.

Where I was sitting someone came up to me,

"Hey are you ok."

"No I just found out my boyfriend was cheating me probably the whole time. He's not the man I thought he was... he was never."

"You found out here?"

Yea he said he didn't want us-" I stopped myself i wasnt about to let myself be kidnapped or killed because someone thought I meant something to Steve. "Us to come because he had work. It's complicated."

"Its not that complicated. He's an asshole."

"That about sums it up."

A few weeks later my front door is being pounded on.

I look for the peephole and its Steve. I should have known.

"I can see your feet and hear your breathing i know you're there."

"I'm not going anywhere with you."

"Someone knows about us they're threatening you you need to come-"

"No.

"This isn't a-:

"I'm not going anywhere".

:It's just to the tower. I'll break thi-"

I opened the door a bit and he shut up..I made sure he could clearly see my face my face my eyes still puffy from crying.

"I don't care I don't care about anything anymore I don't know why you do either because I meant nothing."

"If something happens to you I'd-"

"Wouldn't care you'd just feel guilty in front of the press to get sympathy you're nothing like you claim. Get. Out. Of . My. Building before I call the cops. Or better yet tmz. All righteous captain America is harassing me stalking me. Forcing-How do you think that would play out? Hm? There are camera in the hallway."

"I never meant to hurt you. I never meant for it to get this far."

"But you meant it to grt far enough.. but you were cheating on me. Or was I the other girl? Or were we both equals in this and you just went back and forth. Did you tell her?"

All my questions went unanswered

I. HATE. YOU." Then I slammed the door. And walked back into my bedroom.

"Honey next time he's here-"

"Dont you'll make things worse. He'll just freak.. I can't believe you never saw Old Yeller its the saddest movie ever. After this we're watching winnie the pooh." I snuggled back in Hayden.

"What if he's telling the truth?"

"Hes not all he does is lie. Should be his moto."

There was this huge women defense class series Maria Hill and Natasha from Shield/avengers were doing. A series of class 16 weeks. I was able to get a spot thatks to the one woman who knew I was Steve's girl-or I guess one of Steve's girl. I always wondered why her face looked a bit sad. Now I know.. I figured why not especially since Steve won't leave me alone and as much as Hayden cares he'd never be a match. I don't want him to get hurt. He's becoming more than just my best friend.

I had been kicking and punching the bags so vioenty one class. I even kicked a hole on one if the bags.

Steve would have loved that.

"You dont have to easy on those things you know they can take a beating." Natasha had jokes

"My ex won't leave me alone"

"Report his ass."

"I can't he's too....connected it wouldn't go anywhere." I shook my head. If she only knew

He doesn't understand he cheated on me and he just wants me to."

I couldn't stop the tears in my eyes.

"We could always stick Cap on him." Hill joked.

If she only knew.

"I wish you could. I wish Captain America could kill him." That's be a fight id like to see him falling on a knife.

"He's that bad?"

"Worse." I started crying and whiping my eyes. Stupid I shouldn't have said anything.

"Steve come here." I hearnaNat yell

Shit.

"I have to go."

"Wait." They called after me but I never ran so fast out of the opposite side of the gym and ann the way to the outside and down the street where I just had to catch my breath and cry.

"Are you going to say something or just stand there."

"I never meant to-to hurt you."

I looked up at him with an incredulous look.

"Steve you stayed over at my apparment constantly. You told me you loved me. You'd say how amazing I was how beautiful how much you cared. When I saw you there with whoever it broke you really broke me. And yea im stupid im an idiot for letting a man do thst to me but I trusted you. And then you come up with some fake stalking shit."

"It wasn't fake. it isn't. For what it's worth I never meant to hurt you."

"Its not worth shit."

"But id you don't believe mnaNat will tell you-"

"I was juseiwith her and Hill"

"They don't know you they only know I assigned people to-"

"To what" i asked through gritted teeth.

"To keep you safe, alive."

"Look just please come back with me."

"No. And tell Nat and Hill I quit. I can't go back knowing that you'll know I'm there."

I got up and walked away From him from what I swore would be the last time.

But I should've gone. I should've just gone. Because now I'm in a cell that I'd never get out of in a place I dont know with people of all diffrent backgrounds speaking diffrent languages none that I know of. Sometimes I think of Hayden I hope he's ok. That he wasn't hurt. I know he'd look for me but never find me.I've was an actual friend.

I don't know how long they'd hold me or what they'd use me for or do to me. All because I said yes to dating Steve Rogers. If he had agents on me they'd know where I was or he'll they would have stopped it but just like, you know I don't know how many times he lied. But that was just one more time. Because of him, because of Steve Rogers I'll never be saved.. because of Steve Rodgers I'll never get out if here alive. So Thanks Captain America for how my life turned out.

Next chapter here

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mischiefmaker615 · 1 year

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Maid to Honor (Loki Love Story Ch.4)

Quite a bit of cussing ran through her head as she made her way down the halls and to level 5 where the pool room way. Frickin Stark had practically everything in this tower. However in her rebellious state, and she knew she'd probably regret it later, she didn't put on a bathing suit. The leash she did was a simple rank top and shorts, which she still felt unprofessional and uncomfortable in; this was her job for norns sake!

The elevator opened and she stepped out with hesitation, going more into the room where practically an Olympic size pool shimmered in the middle, Tony's moto go big or go home representing itself as she looked around for any signs of Loki. Not here.

'aren't I'm the one who needs to worry about arriving on time, not him?' she thought and took a step back to find him somewhere else, her back coming on contact with something tall and solid, making her jump forward and turning around to see Loki smirking as always.

''looking for me?'' he said innocently, his grin getting wider once her eye contact left him when she realized he was only in his black swim trunks and nothing else.

''can you tell me the point of this?'' she asked with a sigh, wanting to get it over with as her wings gave a fluff.

Loki merely shrugged a fine and walked around her to the pool, looking over it as if for inspection. ''Asgard mainly has lengthy tubs, lakes and its oceans. I wish to know more about this type of swim area the Midgardian's seem to enjoy so much. What is its purpose when its stripped away from sunshine and waves?''

His voice seemed to be like he was genuinely curious.. then again it sounded like that earlier before the shower met her. She merely kept a distance away from him.. and the pool. ''..some people use it to learn how to swim.. others I suppose would use it because they don't wish to make the drive to the ocean or because their location is to far from it.'' She explained as Loki bent down and ran his hand through the cool water, watching as the droplets fell from his fingertips.

''and the joy itself in it?''

Rose gave a small shrug as she stayed where she was by the bench a few steps from the pool as he stood back up to look at her. ''..i guess move around, exercise or something..''

His nod was slow as he looked from her, to the water in a repeated process, all the while making his way over to her which made her grip the edges of the bench in hidden nervousness. He stalked until he was right in front of her, bending down to be eye to eye with her with his fingers laced behind him. ''show me.''

''..what?''

''show me the enjoyment out of it.''

Rose blinked up at him, almost forgetting his half naked and rather muscular chest before her as she tried to process what he was asking of her. ''its not exactly for everyone- so you'd have to try it yourself and se if you're one of those few-''

''I am not a Midgardian, I wouldn't fall in any of those few.''

''neither am i.'' she pointed out with a raised brow, stubbornness battling each other but with hidden amusement for each if they dared to admit it.

With a sigh, Loki straightened himself out, looking dramatically defeated as his eyes went over to the diving board across the way. ''fine, but you might want to retrieve your phone. I had hoped it would be motivation because I here any would be to... what's the word? Chicken to get on.''

Rose's eyes quickly snapped wide as she shot to her feet with her sight over to the diving board where indeed in fact her phone lay all the way at the end of it. The worst part of it all was when she stood up quickly, she accidently lurched forward and bumped into Loki who fell backward at the sudden motion and right into the pool.

''shit-'' she cursed, her feathers really puffing now as she got to her knees to look at the water as if to see through it. She just practically pushed her boss into the pool- perhaps earlier she would have done it in a heart beat for how he had treated her but by the norns she thought she killed him-

Loki's head came up as he wiped his face and blinked away the water from his eyes, his other hand grasping the edge where she jumped back in surprise of his appearance. ''what? Did you think I'd drown?'' he asked with a sarcastic and semi sharp tone where his eyes lowered at her. If he could reach her in this moment, she would certainly be making them even right next to him as she got to her feet.

''..if you weren't my boss I'd say this would be revenge from the shower incident...'' she said meekly to try to lighten the mood from his unamused one as he rested both his arms on the edge to look at her, almost as if he would jump out right that second at her.

''your bashfulness and jumpiness is your own fault.'' He waved her off and glanced behind him to the diving board. ''but you might wish to get that.'' There was a smirk in his tone as her eyes raised to hear her phone going off and she tensed. What if it was Fury?..

Her eyes lowered back down to him as she shifted uncomfortably. ''..i mean you're half way there..''

''and you can easily walk around and get it yourself. Do you really think I can reach up in the deeper end of the pool and get it? Then I'd some how have to get back to the ledge with one hand and make sure it doesn't get wet in the process and when I set it down. Go. Get. It.'' His voice seemed agitated at the end where there was definitely no swaying him to getting it for her so she quickly moved around the pool towards the diving board.

Loki took his time gliding through the water on his back to meet her on the other side as she hesitantly gripped the stairs and her eyes raised up. Whether she realized it or not, her legs shook ever so slightly as Loki got to the edge of the pool and draped his arms across it in a relaxed state, though his eyes still watched her in slight annoyance. ''today perhaps?''

''why do you care? its not your phone-''

''and you're still on my clock.'' He smirked and her eyes glared.

''..cant you get out and get it then? You should really try the diving board-''

''I am too busy moving around and figuring out the enjoyment you claim Midgardians have in here. Care to tell me why you're stalling?'' he questioned with a brow raised up at her and she quickly took a step forward.

She took deep breaths as she slowly made her way to the top and got on her knees on the board rather than stand. The sad part was, the board wasn't even a high one. Crawling on her hands and knees slowly, the board moved with her movements the further out she got and she dropped to her belly, her wings uncontrollably spread out on either side of her as if to balance her. Loki's eyes raised as his gaze softened at the mere sight of then, his finger tips switching with the mere want to feel them but his mind was merely why she was having a hard time getting to her phone which wasn't even that far out.

''..do Midgardians usually get to the end of it like that?''

Rose skipped over an annoyed look as she slowly scooted herself forward. ''I'm not Midgardian.''

''I can see that,'' he smirked as her wings shakily went back in folding position ''but I could have sworn I saw them standing in ready to jump position-''

''your commentary isn't needed.'' She said dryly and extended a hand and grasped her phone, finally bringing it to her slowly and rolled her eyes to see it was just a social media notification. Thank gods it wasn't Fury though.. keeping a good hold on it, she carefully sat herself up, her legs hanging from either side of the edge as she looked around herself to figure out how to turn around.

''..darling is this your first time?'' Loki asked, his voice surprising her to be sounding so gentle which made her glance at him and then back down at the board again as if it would help her balance.

''..lets just say I've had as much experience as you..''

''..anndd do you need help down?''

Rose quickly shook her head no and took a deep breath as if she was ready to start herself. If she blushed when he was near her, him getting close now would not to a good idea. She thought about flying, but also her stubbornness prevented her from even doing that so he couldn't get a good look at those either. She was starting know why Fury never really let her do interrogations in the first place-

''you know if you-''

''I'm going.'' She told him stubbornly and layed on her stomach, bringing her legs up onto the board again and pushed herself onto her hands and knees.

''mm I rather like that position.'' Loki smirked up at her and she felt her limbs wanting to automatically lower as if to get out of his watching position but did her best to keep looking down at the blank board.

''not helping.''

''I just hoped my commentary would help distract you from being afraid.'' Loki shrugged innocently.

''I am not afraid.'' She said stubbornly as she slowly and shakily started to crawl backward.

''then stand.''

''I'm fine.''

''I can see that.''

''must you?''

''I'm your boss.''

''what does that have to do with anything?''

''I mean that with all of your ruff attitude lately and disobedience towards me, don't think for one moment that you'll go unpunished darling.''

That did it. With his seductive voice towards the end, the way she was trying to concentrate and move backward and her nerves firing, the wobbly movement made her wings shoot out even before she was expecting it and the whole thing shook up and down, making her body fall to the side and with a yelp, she was in the water.

Loki was at her side in a second as he quickly pulled her up by her waist, her arms wrapping around his neck as she gasped and clung onto him practically for dear life. He noticed she had an interesting weight to her, despite her slim figure and held her close to him, his eyes sneaking a small peak down her back and found her wings out of folding position and being weighed down by the water.

It was almost like Rose knew was he was thinking and spoke before he could manage the words. ''I can only not swim because of my Midgardian handicap.'' She lightly joked as her breathing became steadier and she didn't dare move herself away to look at him, her heart beat thundering against his chest noticeably as his arms stayed wrapped around her waist.

''...but don't most feathered creatures have the capability where water can't disturb their feathering?'' Loki asked, his voice soft and soothing in hopes to calm her as they waded in the pool.

''guess Midgard isn't completely with lower beings.''

The joke made him smile as he sighed to relax himself, realizing how tense he had been from when she fell and couldn't help but take in her sweet scent he loved so much. Carefully he got them both to the edge of the pool, a firm hand steadying them on the ledge but he made no move to get them both out yet. His one less arm on her made her cling tighter in fear of being dragged down by herself and he couldn't help but close his eyes as he concentrated on his magnificent their skin felt against each other and how she relied on him to keep her safe, being close in the process. This all made him tilt his chin down, his lips brushing again her shoulder and to the crook of her neck, starting to nuzzle his face there as she shivered, red taking over her cheeks as butterflies came to her stomach and chest by the feeling of his lips on hers.

But he's my boss.. I'm his assistant only.. Fury-.. ''Loki we.. should get out before we catch a cold..'' she reminded him and even got the guts to lean back a little to show she was serious, even though her hands held onto him like the jaws of life.

Loki looked into her eyes softly and defeat came to his expression, knowing what she was thinking and probably what was stopping her from continuing as he quickly lowered his arm to her rump and in one smooth motion, pushed her up and onto the ledge so she sat there before he raised himself by his arms beside her and out of the pool. Rose layed on her back as if to catch her breath again, blush still there before she used her elbows to scoot herself back completely out of the pool, her wings dragging and making it difficult to get to her feet completely with the added-on weight of the water. Loki looked over her in her delicious wet tank top and shorts, her wings hanging down behind her as she shivered a little and still blushing from his small gesture. Gods he just wanted to make a mess out of her..

''is there anything I can do?''

Rose hid a look of surprise as she shook her head and ran a hand down them as best she could, starting from the top and down so she pushed the water down and out of her feathers as if one was squeezing their hair out almost. ''same protocol as if it rained or showering-'' she stopped herself to prevent any images that would come to his mind and tried straightening herself out to a more presentable manner. ''..please allow me make myself more.. presentable and I shall come back after?''

Loki held back a chuckle at how even now, in her wet blushing state she still tried to be little-Miss assistant on him and he side stepped for her to pass to do so. ''make it quick love. And don't be late'' he smirked and slipped her phone that was completely dry into her hand as she passed.

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She had managed to shower and get all the chlorine off of her as well as completely and eventually getting her wings to dry where they fluffed and comfortably folded back behind her; allowing her to then focused on finishing the rest of herself. She thought about what had happened back there.. feeling his lips on her skin and the way it felt..good. but she also remembered how she was reminded why exactly she was here and who he actually was. Assistant and boss. Technically boss.. she didn't know really other than how Fury put it. It made her dress a little bit more professional, jeans and a fitting but plain, light blue button up shirt that didn't give much skin show other than shape-imagination to her figure.

It was almost past noon so she hurried down the halls and entered the living room area where she expected to where he might be but stopped when she smelled food. Good food. Not burnt food. She eyes moved to the kitchen and her body tensed, not exactly thinking it was Loki after she literally had to teach him how to make an egg- er omelet. Omelet. however, upon entering the kitchen, it was Loki, who just finished setting down two plates on the island counter with two perfectly well made omelets cooled down before her, ones much better than how she presented it earlier. Her presence caught his attention and he gave her a smile, almost a sly smile as he leaned against the counter on his elbows across from her, a plate In front of him and the other moving towards her on its own with the use of his magic.

''hello Rose, I take it I've made it to your liking as you made mine earlier.'' He said innocently.

Rose glanced down at it in surprise and border line suspicion, looking back at him in question. ''..its either I'm a damn good teacher or you already knew how to cook.''

Loki merely gave a shrug as he began eating without a bother. ''whichever one floats your boat, as Midgardians say'' he grinned ''can't you see I've gotten the hang of things here? Even the slang'' he smirked.

Rose hesitantly took a bite, avoiding his gazing eye contact and prevented everything in her body from melting at how well it was and tried to act casual. ''I'm happy for you, you're coming along nicely in your surroundings...'' she said and looked at him, trying to shake off the feeling like his smiling meant something other than contentment in the moment right now. ''..what did you have in mind for the rest-''don't think you can shake off my little promise earlier darling. I meant what I said, your rebellious behavior is very uncalled for in the position you are supposed to fulfill.'' He cut her off, his voice still the happy same but his gaze now serious and unmoving as she slowly lowered her fork to look at him.

''..all the same but- I still don't deserve to be treated-''

''it's a tough world out there Rose. Employees and anyone out there with people hirer than them deal with different kinds of people every day and deal with it regardless because they have to. Because they need too. You, are in a slight position of both and I doubt your director wishes to hear that you're failing.''

Rose was silent a moment as he spoke and his eyes seemed to hold her there. Was he threatening her? To tell Fury? ''..and who do you think they would believe?''

''the cameras of course, I am merely being myself in my snarky mischievous ways in the process of being rehabilitated. You, are suppose to pose as an example through your behavior and actions of what I am suppose to be.'' Loki said and finally let his smirk shin through.

''..and if the cameras are picking this up right now? Seeing how you're blackma-''

''illusions darling. Enough clouded energy can make the sound systems fuzzy enough to barely make out a full conversation, and I doubt most of your cameras are in your kitchen anyway'' he chuckled and she put her hands in her lap, her fists tightening as she remained calm as she looked at him. ''fine. So what do you want then?'' she said dryly.

''I want many things, Rose'' he purred, his eyes giving a good example at how they barely lowered.

''I mean to straighten this back on track so both of us can keep Fury at bay like the start.'' She corrected, folding her arms over her chest by his eyes that raised back to hers.

''Fury doesn't worry me. I can keep doing what I'm doing and I'll still be the one ahead'' he smirked.

''don't underestimate me, I can easily say something given the chance.'' She warned him.

''you don't worry me either darling considering how easily I can make you squirm.'' He smirked, especially at how her eye contact broke with a faintest of red coming to her cheeks. ''however love I wish to keep you around for quite some time so I'll go along with keeping Fury at bay.''

Rose looked back at him in almost relief. ''so then you'll-''

''apologize.''

''w-what?''

''apologize. For all the unnecessary, snarky comments and replies and the glares when I'm just trying to adapt to this world'' the last part was dripping with dramatic innocence as he stepped back and leaned against the counter behind him, arms crossed with a smirk as he watched and waited.

Rose clenched her jaw as she looked at him with a forced calm expression. Straightening up after a moment, she placed her hands on the table, fingers lacing each other as she looked him dead in the eyes and a calm voice forced out ''..i'm sorry.''

Loki merely shook his head. ''now like that.''

''what-''

''over here.'' He told her, motioning towards himself. ''the concentration used to cloud the audio makes it hard to hear.'' That's a damn lie.

Rose's body tensed, everything telling her no, but she slowly got up and moved around the island counter over towards him, making sure to stand in front but far enough to where her back was up against the island counter, hands still in front of her as she took a deep breath. ''..i'm sorry.'' She said, her tone a little dry.

''not like that.''

''the hell-''

''on your knees.''

''w-what?''

''your tone and comments hurt me Rose, in reality you should be begging for your pupil's forgiveness to give you another chance at such an import and entrusted job. Aren't I right?'' his smirk couldn't get any wider as she glared at him, her body stiff as she looked at him, as if maybe if she looked long enough, he'll appear back in that pool. Right at the bottom.

The sound of her knees to the floor snapped her out of her thoughts as her expression went blank, hands resting on each of her legs as she slowly looked up at him, hating the way his smugness and hungry eyes were as she made sure her voice was as calm as it could be so she only had to do this once. ''..i'm sorry. For all the glares and snarky comments, I've made towards one who is just trying to learn.''

The long pause Loki gave only made her uncomfortableness and hatred grow in that moment as if he was trying to think about if he should forgive her or not. To be honest, his mind was mainly on how just how damn beautiful she was before him in this way, how much he wanted just to step forward, take a fistful of her hair and-

''thank you Rose, I forgive you and I look forward to us working together moving forward.'' He smiled, loving every moment of this as he waved a hand to move her aside. ''now go finish eating, then we can work on your schedule.''

Suddenly she didn't have much of an appetite.

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askaceattorney · 1 year

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Dear Anonymous,

Well, since you’ve asked, you shall receive it. Here are my thoughts on AsoRyuu, one of my three favorite shippings.

For any of you that have watched my Let’s Play on the first case, it didn’t take long for me to fall for these two. From the get-go, I knew they were going to be a reflection of Wrightworth in some way. As for if I knew I would ship them as hard as I do now, I was skeptical. Spirit of Justice also had a Prosecutor that was supposed to be Apollo’s Miles Edgeworth and it was the reason why I found Nahyuta Sahadmadhi to be one of the least interesting Prosecutors in Ace Attorney. So, I did not expect to fall for Kazuma Asogi as quickly as I did. Unfortunately, no thanks to my audio recording from my phone deciding to give me trouble, it never accurately showed how long it took for me to fall head-over-heels for Kazuma. To make the long story short, it took the first five minutes of him showing up and reprimanding the security guard for treating Ryunosuke like a criminal. This is where I will start with their relationship.

Unlike Phoenix Wright and Miles Edgeworth, Kazuma and Ryunosuke are much more openly affectionate to each other. Even in a professional setting, they never hide how close they truly are. In the DLC case from London’s Side, Ryunosuke makes mention about going to a Hot Spring with his best friend. Most can guess that best friend was Kazuma. In other words, these two are so openly close that they will strip naked and bathe each other in a public Hot Spring outside. They also call each other partner or aibou. I like the word aibou, because it’s a word commonly used in Japan to refer to someone you consider closer than your typical best friend. This is also the name Yami Yugi called Yugi Moto in Yu-Gi-Oh, whom he shared a body with and was considered the closest person he had in his life. I also once read that Japan does consider those kinds of friends to be closer than lovers. It was a long time ago, so I’d take that with a grain of salt. Either way, it should give you an idea of how close Kazuma and Ryunosuke are.

We first are introduced to Kazuma and Ryunosuke during the first chapter of The Great Ace Attorney Adventures. Ryunosuke is arrested for the murder of a professor at his University and Kazuma is supposed to defend him in court. From just the first five minutes alone, we can see that Kazuma is the kind of man who would lay down his life for Ryunosuke. It’s something I’ve always valued in friendships. There is no greater love than a man that lays down his life for his friends. Without a doubt, Kazuma knows Ryunosuke is innocent. For this, Ryunosuke is grateful, but there is just one problem: Kazuma is risking everything to defend Ryunosuke.

From Yujin Mikotoba, we learn that Kazuma is literally putting his one and only chance of going to London for the World Tour on the line. If Kazuma defends Ryunosuke in court and he’s proven Guilty, then his one and only chance will be taken from him. At this point, we don’t know the full context of why Kazuma is so passionate about going to London, but Ryunosuke knows that going there has been Kazuma’s dream that he’s studied and worked so hard for. He doesn’t need a reason or any context to understand how much going to London means to Kazuma. It’s for this reason that Ryunosuke decides to represent himself in court. Ryunosuke knows Kazuma is capable of defending him, but would never wish to put his aibou’s dream on the line for his sake. He’d rather risk the Guilty verdict than allow Kazuma to put his passionate dream to go to London on the line for him.

It isn’t until The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve that we learn that the reason for Kazuma’s passion to go to London was to find the truth of his father and prove his innocence of the mass murders in London. Knowing this, it would mean that Kazuma was willing to give up the only chance he had to prove his father’s innocence and redeem the honor of his family in order to save Ryunosuke from a murder charge in a Supreme Court of Justice. I’ll bring this back up later, but I thought I would mention this.

After the trial, we get a short episode of Ryunosuke looking for his student badge, then telling the story of how he and Kazuma first met. Prior to the trial, they had known each other for a year. Their first meeting was during a Speech Contest where they were to deliver a speech. Kazuma spoke well until the end when he stumbled upon a tongue twister. Meanwhile, Ryunosuke spoke perfectly in his speech despite the tongue twister at the end. Kazuma, being as competitive as he is, made it his mission to best Ryunosuke in tongue-twisting, thus why he wears his red bandana. Through the charades of besting Ryunosuke in tongue twisters, the two become thick as thieves and closer than friends. That just goes to show that great friendships can develop through friendly competition.

About three months later, Kazuma makes the decision to bring Ryunosuke along with him to London. He makes the plan to stow him away in the steamship by stuffing him in his luggage, then hiding him in the wardrobe of his cabin. For the first several weeks, Kazuma sneaks food for Ryunosuke and keeps him hidden in his cabin without anyone else’s knowledge. During this time, in another mini episode, Kazuma comes across Herlock Sholmes, who is searching for the thief who stole three steaks. As it turns out, Ryunosuke had snatched a steak due to his hunger, but Herlock had taken the other two steaks. Cleverly, he is able to distract the sailors from pinning the blame on Kazuma, using his hunger as evidence for him not stealing the steaks, and keeping them from Ryunosuke. As it turns out, Herlock had seen Ryunosuke sneak out from the wardrobe to under the bed, having caught Kazuma bringing a stowaway. Thankfully, Herlock is understanding of having a partner you wish to bring with you on all your adventures.

Unfortunately, Ryunosuke would find himself framed for another murder or what looks to be a murder. This time, however, it is Kazuma who is the victim. He wakes up with a headache, only to find himself in cuffs. At first, he thinks he’s being arrested for being a stowaway until he realizes that Kazuma, his closest friend and partner, is dead. Of course, it is later revealed in The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve that Kazuma was never dead and Herlock had faked it to protect him from an assassination attempt. This will be important later on, but it does give Herlock an understandable reason to fake Kazuma’s death after having been so close to death at this point.

Ryunosuke is determined to find the culprit that murdered his closest friend. Susato is skeptical at first, being she doesn’t know him that well. However, as the investigation continues and two characters, Hosonaga and Herlock, both believe in Ryunosuke’s innocence without question due to his relationship with Kazuma, Susato begins feeling guilt. It’s only during the second game that we learn she has a close friend of her own, but before she had been grieving over the loss of someone she considered her older brother. She truly believed it was Ryunosuke that murdered Kazuma, even though the evidence and feelings the two men felt toward each other made no sense. It wasn’t about Susato accusing Ryunosuke of murder, since she was on the fence at best, but the fact she realized she should never have doubted Ryunosuke in the first place. When Ryunosuke was framed for murder the first time, Kazuma believed his words when he said it wasn’t him without question. Now, Ryunosuke is saying those same words about having not murdered Kazuma with an undercover agent and Herlock Sholmes himself believing Ryunosuke without question because of his friendship with Kazuma.

Even a relationship can be considered evidence and it’s something I felt was missing in Turnabout Sisters. When you think about it, Ryunosuke is in a similar situation Maya was in, in Turnabout Sisters. He is being framed for murdering someone he considers to be the closest thing to him. Losing Kazuma, for Ryunosuke, was absolutely devastating and Susato’s grief blinded her from seeing it. It’s only through recognizing Ryunosuke’s grief that Susato no longer has any doubt of his innocence. After all, if that was her best friend that was killed, how would she handle being framed for her murder?

By the end of this investigation, after the culprit is revealed, Ryunosuke takes it upon himself to carry Kazuma’s sword Karuma and wear his Defense Attorney’s armband. Throughout the rest of The Great Ace Attorney Adventures, Ryunosuke is determined to carry out the Will of Kazuma Asogi by continuing the World Tour. Little does he know, Kazuma’s Will is much more than tearing up London’s streets.

Now, as we all know, Kazuma was never dead and had been in Hong Kong for six months before hitching a ride to London, then was taken in under Barok van Zieks’ care under Mael Stronghart’s orders. There is some debate about Kazuma’s amnesia during this time, but I’m going to leave that for a character essay on him. For any of you interested, please request a character essay on Kazuma Asogi.

Anyways, Ryunosuke meets with Kazuma again right after he’s given permission to work in law again. He takes Albert Harebrayne’s case and finds Kazuma in Barok van Zieks’ office in a cloak and mask under the name Masked Apprentice. From the moment this mysterious apprentice approaches Barok van Zieks, Ryunosuke can’t help but feel he has met this man before. It’s only from Susato’s confirmation that Ryunosuke is certain this mysterious man is his long lost friend, Kazuma.

Unfortunately, due to Kazuma’s amnesia, there is little Ryunosuke can do to bring his best friend back to him. Thankfully, it doesn’t take long for Kazuma’s memories to return. From here, we get one of the most heartwarming scenes between the two. Ryunosuke returns Karuma back to Kazuma, who is thankful for his friend keeping his family’s possession safe. However, the fight isn’t over and Ryunosuke begins realizing that Kazuma’s mission to come to London wasn’t about becoming a Defense Attorney or just changing the Judicial System.

It comes as a whiplash when Ryunosuke realizes that Kazuma isn’t intending on returning back as a Defense Attorney. On top of that, Kazuma chooses to prosecute his mentor for Tobias Gregson’s murder. This doesn’t sound like the Kazuma Asogi Ryunosuke knew. Even though he still acts like the same Kazuma Asogi from before, there’s still something off about him. His soft smile now seems more smug, his bandana is no longer worn on his head, he’s no longer competing with Ryunosuke in tongue twisters, he intends on proving his mentor guilty of mass murders and he’s less calm than before. What puts the icing on the cake is when Kazuma admits to having agreed to an assassination which Ryunosuke discovered was agreed to before he entered the steamship to go to London. It was at this moment that Ryunosuke begins realizing that he had been looking at his best friend with rose colored glasses and doesn’t understand Kazuma as much as he had thought.

It is at this point that Ryunosuke’s eyes begin to open to the fact that the path he had been following had not been Kazuma’s but his own. Kazuma’s path was never about becoming a Defense Attorney so much as it was a career he used to follow his path. It’s only at the end when we begin understanding why Kazuma had chosen his path as a Prosecutor. He had intended to be like Barok, thus one of the reasons why his days as an amnesic person do affect him. His path as an amnesic person is what led him to deciding to live his life as a Prosecutor. Before, he was only focusing on avenging his father and regaining back his clan’s honor. He never truly focused on what he wanted to do in life. Having his memories taken from him gave Kazuma a whole year to get his life together and decide what it was he truly wanted. So, even by the time he got back his memories, he already knew what he wanted and had a path set for him. The question then becomes if Ryunosuke can accept this new change in Kazuma.

Thankfully, Ryunosuke and Kazuma come to understand each other’s chosen paths. They become much closer than before, intending on facing each other again in court. No matter how far apart they may be, their paths are destined to cross one day. It’s very exciting and heartwarming. I love how different this approach is to their relationship compared to Wrightworth. The trust and bond they share is similar, but the approach is the opposite. Kazuma and Ryunosuke are much more open and affectionate to how close they are and it’s the sweetest thing you’ll ever see.

At one point, AsoRyuu was on the same level as Wrightworth and BaroAso. But, somehow BaroAso is starting to become more favored the more I get into it. Be expecting that essay by tonight.

- Chief Mod Edgeworth

#Mod Post #Character Essay #AsoRyuu #Kazuma Asogi x Ryunosuke Naruhodo #Chief Mod Edgeworth #Mod Commentary #I know it's a long time coming and I'm sorry for taking so long to finish this #I'll have my BaroAso Essay by tonight at 5 PM

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blackswallowtailbutterfly · 2 months

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Ink Caps--Coprinus, Coprinopsis, and Coprinellus

They don't just grow in shit, I promise (in fact I don't think I've ever seen them growing in shit...). Photos are all mine, all unedited. The reason the ones of Coprinellus micacea look so much better is because of the lighting that time of day and also because I used my digital SLR camera. All the rest were taken with my old Moto G phone camera.

Coprinellus disseminatus, the fairy ink cap. They're edible but you'd need a lot of them because they're very small. Luckily they tend to be numerous! Good in soup or pasta sauce. They crumble really easily, so you want them in a paper bag you can easily shake them out of into a pan.

Coprinellus micaceus, the glistening ink cap. Also edible, and bigger than their aptly named cousins, but get 'em quickly and cook them because they will autodigest quickly and leave an inky mess. Good on pizza or in pasta sauce.

Coprinopsis atramentaria, the common ink cap. Edible as well and bigger than Coprinellus, but again you want to collect and cook those quickly. Good in pasta sauce. And the young ones specifically are really really good with mac and cheese, especially if you put fresh chives or green onions on top afterward.

Coprinopsis variegata, the scaly ink cap. The young ones look an awful lot like puffballs. The older ones look like shaggy manes to the untrained eye. The scales will fall off with handling. These also are edible. Excellent in a creamy soup.

Coprinus comatus, the shaggy mane. Choice edible, but again, grab 'em quickly. Did you know my very first picture of a shaggy mane (left), I didn't even know it was a shaggy mane? Because I wasn't foraging yet. Good with pizza, in mushroom gravy, pasta sauce, or wherever else you'd want to use mushroooms. :)

Word of caution: ALL edible wild mushrooms need to be cooked. Even those that won't make you sick immediately can have longterm effects. Cook them and cook them well. You pretty much have to try to overcook a mushroom. So cook them properly.

A secondary word of caution: all edible ink caps with the exception of the shaggy mane don't react well with alcohol. The recommendation is that you don't consume ink caps within three days of having consumed alcohol, one way or the other. That being said, it does vary between individuals. I've been fine with no more than a few hours between a single drink and a meal with them in it.

Word of ethics: always leave at a third of the young mushrooms you find, and only in a large flush. If there's only one, leave it be.

And not so much caution, but for convenience: collect quickly and cook quickly. Some do it faster than others, but if you have mature specimens, they will autodigest into ink. Some people have used them as ink, if that's what you're after, go for it, but if you mean to actually eat them, you need to apply heat, as that disrupts that process. Another fun thing, though! If you get mature specimens that have only just begin to autodigest, you can cook them into a black sauce and even mix with flour to make black pasta!

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mehphoobia · 2 years

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FERAL Chapter 1 - You only, for him.

Pairing- Tom Holland! dragon x Reader! human

Warnings:- Language

Summary:-The only thing he could hear in his head, when he first smelt you and every day for the next whole month was, “MINE, YOU’RE MINE.”

MASTERLIST | REQUESTS OPEN | SERIES MASTERLIST

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"WHAT!?"

Brian's white satin shirt was almost stained with a nice coffee stain which you almost choked out upon the question. What a morning. Outstanding.

"Yep, we're a little short on hands after Amelia's leave so" he left the sentence incomplete for you to understand it but soon continued in his defense, "the position can not be offered to just anyone even if its for a couple of days so ple-"

"what makes me so special?" you interrogated in hopes if you could get some answers as to why do you always get so weak in your knees and heart when you even go closer to the lift let alone the the 10th floor.

"Well Amelia wouldn't just anyone with her job as I said even if its for a couple of days." Brian said.

Of course. Honestly Brian would have never guessed he'd have to convince someone for that position that desperately. His thoughts were interrupted when you said,

"Yes, I'll do it"

The alarm clock had its own concert in the morning, but it stopped after being slapped to the ground. "Good riddance" you thought. Your back curled as you tried to wake up and sat on your bed staring at the wall. What a normal morning. ha! you wish.

After freshening up and taking a bath you moved to the dressing table for your skin care routine. Not long after you were done and raced towards the kitchen to see Olivia munching her cereal.

"You'll get sick you know, do you realize how much sugar it has?" you said on passing her by and patting her head. "Not everyone can cook like you, you know especially not in the morning ahhhh why can't it be night every time."

"Then how will the sun shine?" you passed her toast and juice to fill her up with actual food. She whined but enjoyed the meal nevertheless. Olivia never had such care taken of her. Your mom sending her bath bombs and your dad sending you guys food which would last you for seven generations. She never spoke much about her past and the long scar on her left hand all the way to her shoulders never gave you the guts to ask about it. But if you ever had a sibling, its nice to look at how she would have looked and how you guys would've been together.

You smiled at her childish grin while she ate, so cute. The morning went by peacefully until you met Brian in the café while waiting for yours's and Amelia's coffee. He told you she had taken a month long leave and dropped the bomb.

The fact that Brian found you trustworthy enough after meeting you for the first time was amazing and something you never guessed. But that pull you keep feeling someone you never knew will keep distracting you from your work and you couldn't have it. Do your work well or don't do it all; that was your moto.

So you agreed. Still hesitant but you did.

"Hello?" you asked on the phone.

"Yes, Y/N." you were lucky she answered. "Um Hi, are you okay? How are you?" Amelia wasn't one of those people who would take leaves for no good reason.

"Yeah I'm okay. I'm sorry I couldn't call you, I was just a little....occupied" the last part was stretched out.

"Oh okay its alright, but may I ask you something?" you were little embarrassed with your question. "Why you? Why are you covering for me? that's what you wanna ask right?" she guessed your question long before you could even ask.

"Look Y/N, I am usually never wrong about anyone let alone their personality so don't worry. Take up this chance well and prove yourself. Also we couldn't trust anyone enough" she was smiling on the other side of the call.

"than- wait a minute 'we'?" your eyebrows scrunched in doubt. You heard a couple of people quarreling and a few face palms. "Yeah me and Brian kiddo" she spoke in hurry.

yeah of course duh!

"Well thanks Amelia, I won't keep you long now. Bye" you concluded. "Good night"

"We were almost made out huh?" Brian spoke after a long deliberation and wait. "Yeah no shit, dumbfuck" Amelia threw a cushion at him.

They both chuckled.

"We'll have to be careful though" Tom said, alert on caution. "Yeah we can't have your mate run away now can we?" Amelia joked accompanied with Brian's laughter.

"Yeah no shit, dumb bitch. You almost scared her off the first day itself." Tom back answered. "You said intimidating" she grunted.

All three of them started to throw cushions at each other.

"Oh by the way, the council called." Brian informed.

"About the WIND? They have been meddling a lot haven't they?" Tom enquired. "Yeah, but they're taken care of, don't worry. I'll keep them in check" Amelia smirked.

"We know you will." Brian and Tom spoke together.

The three of them have been together and best of friends since they could remember. The council realized the importance of Amelia's and Brian's in Tom that he was supposed to be the next clan leader. Any disturbances were taken care of even before they were bought up in front of the council.

No one dared to challenge the alpha.

He was the leader even before he was crowned, for the people. When he said something, every one listened and followed.

But the only person, who could get him on his knees and make him go feral was you.

You wouldn't be able to concentrate in your work and he wouldn't be able to stop himself from going near you. Staying away was his only concern. He couldn't make himself being seen, not at least till you were safe.

After talking to Amelia, comfort and sleep took you in. You slept peacefully waiting for tomorrow and Tom slept thinking about you and how he had to keep you safe.

The two of you slept peacefully unknown of the mysteries and plans the rival clan, THE WIND was cooking up. But all that mattered right now was you

You only, for him.

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A/N- Hey guys, chapter 1's up and running. Hope you like it. Let me know what you guys think about it.

Chapter 2 teaser would be up probably today or tomorrow. So stay tuned.

Love yourself...no matter what 🤍🤍

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bedtimestoriesforbrokengirls · 11 months

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The Daily Dad

Things you might want to know, for Jun 4, 2023:

How The Expanse: A Telltale Series Aims to Tell Their Small Story in a Large Universe — I’m eager to get my hands on this… it’ll be a Day One purchase.

The Best Audio Porn Apps and Sites For Your Next Solo Session

Motorola makes its 4th-gen foldable, the Moto Razr+, official — I watched a full review of this thing, and it’s indeed a neat little device. Conceptually, I’m all in favor of foldable phones. But nothing that expensive should feel even slightly compromised.

The Explosive Legacy of the Pandemic Hand Sanitizer Boom

Meta beats Apple to the mixed-reality punch with $499 Quest 3 coming this fall — I’m going to need to see a lot more game footage before I get enthused about this. But if the leap from Quest 2 to 3 is big enough, this could be a big deal.

The 7th Guest VR remake uses 'volumetric video' for 3D FMV scenes — I played the first hour or so of the original 7th Guest on CD, and as a result I’m not even slightly excited at the thought of returning to it today… but I will admit, they’ve done some nice work here.

VR Assassin’s Creed, Stranger Things and Ghostbusters arrive on Meta Quest later this year

'Asgard's Wrath 2' is Meta's most ambitious VR game to date — I played an hour or two of the original Asgard’s Wrath, and my opinion was divided. There were moments where it created those feelings you only get from VR —a game’s sense of scale is completely different when you’re in it. But after I explored a while, it became clear it was less “a VR-first Skyrim” and more “a VR-first, SNES-era Zelda game”. I hope they’ve dramatically expanded it for the sequel.

Amazon and Walmart are taking a rare $20 off of a set of four AirTags

No Man’s Sky just launched on Mac with cross-play support — I’m curious to see how it performs on an M1… it was solid on a 2080 Super a few years ago.

Meta's Popular Quest 2 VR Headset Pricing Is A Roller-Coaster — Back down to $299, where it comfortably sat a few years ago.

VW ID Buzz debuts three-row electric Microbus for the US with more power and space — My family briefly had an original bus back in the mid-‘70s, and it was one of my favorite vehicles. As a kid who wanted to disappear into the back of any car and spend the entire drive reading, all those rows of seats were awesome.

Hit cat game 'Stray' is coming to Macs — I may actually give this a try now, ‘cause I love the look and the idea of it.

VR Helped Me Visualize Gender Dysphoria

#news

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The Point of No Return

Author: JLaLa (@jlalafics)/Image by @daydreamsandcaffeine

Prompt Number: 12

Prompt: How about a story based on the Fast and the Furious series? It can be any of the characters and can be in any place in the world. Peeta and Katniss both love fast cars. Family is the most important thing in life

Rating: M

Peeta hated days like these.

Hot and dry, perfect to start out the usual September brush fire in the Bay Area. Autumn usually began with a three-day stint of hot days before welcoming back Karl the Fog. Residents of the city welcome the overcast like an old friend, Peeta included.

He stretched behind the gas station counter, whistling along to the tune from the latest TikTok musician that played from his laptop speakers.

Outside, cars came and went, owners pumping gas or coming into the small store that he manned to buy snacks or drinks.

It wasn’t the greatest job, but the schedule was flexible and let him study during his downtime.

As his gaze went to his laptop screen, the bass-like rumble of a Spoon exhaust system caught his ear. Peeta’s eyes shot up just as a deep-orange Acura Integra pulled up to the gas pump in front of the market. He was immediately impressed by the bodywork; the anodized aluminum black rims, the aggressive lip kit, the carbon fiber wing—

Not to mention, the woman stepping out the car.

The same song playing on his speakers blared from inside her ride, filling the air. He watched captivated as she walked over to the pump, her movements perfectly in sync with tune.

“This ain't build a bitch…I'm filled with flaws and attitude…so if you need perfect, I'm not built for you…”

The song fit her perfectly. Peeta watched as the dark-haired woman Facetimed, her hand gesticulating angrily. She was definitely pissed about something. He snorted as the call ended with her giving the caller the finger before tossing her phone through the open driver window.

Running a frustrated hand through her hair, she finished pumping and returned the gas nozzle.

Her gaze went to the market and Peeta straightened seeing that she was heading in. His eyes shot back to his laptop, pretending to not acknowledge her entrance as the woman went straight to the fridges in the back.

However, Peeta could feel her. His hair stood on end with each step that brought her closer to the counter…to him.

No woman had ever had such an effect on him.

Two cans of Arizona iced teas (lemon and raspberry), a bag of Cheetos hot fries, and a Vero Mango Chili Lollipop were placed on his counter, and he immediately reached to ring them up.

“$8.23,” Peeta said as he started to bag her purchases.

The woman snorted. “Damn, that’s expensive.”

Smoky eyes greeted his blues and his breath stuck in his throat. He coughed nervously before giving her a smile.

“You’re not from the Bay, are you?”

“No, just moved here.”

She was even more beautiful up close; her dark waves framed a heart-shaped face with almond eyes, a pert nose, and naturally plump lips. His eyes roved over to the dark wash jeans, the fitted black tank tucked into its waist, and the olive-green moto leather jacket.

“Welcome to San Francisco where the gas prices are high and you pay up to 3K to live in a possibly illegal in-law,” he joked.

She examined him before replying, “But you love living here.”

Peeta grinned. “Wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. This is home.”

“That’s nice,” the woman replied quietly. “I’d like that one day.”

“Maybe you’ll find your place here.” Peeta held out his hand. “Peeta Mellark.”

“Katniss Everdeen.” She shook it, and a tingle shot through his spine. Her gaze suddenly went to her car. “I should get these to my sister. Hopefully, she’s still napping.”

He looked at the Integra’s tinted windows.

“Would be pretty hard to notice any sunlight through those. It’s a ‘97, right?”

“A ’95 Type-R, actually.”

“Tight work,” he remarked. “I like the Spoon rims.”

“Thanks. My Dad and I put them in before—” Katniss stopped, her voice catching. “It was a pet project of ours.” She let out a breath before giving him a smile. “I better get going. Have to meet my uncle at his place. It was nice meeting you, Peeta Mellark.”

“Wait—” Peeta rounded the counter and grabbed another Vero Mango lollipop from the canister nearby. He went to her, holding out the candy along with her bagged items. “Your snacks and this extra piece are on me. An official welcome from a true San Franciscan.”

Katniss took the lollipop, unwrapping it and sticking it into her mouth. She sucked, the sound reaching his ears, and Peeta resisted the urge to groan at the sheer sexiness of it.

Goddamn—she was his dream girl.

Katniss smirked, as if she had heard his thoughts.

“I think I’m going to like it here.”

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“I saw that! You hella failed!” Peeta scowled at Finnick Odair, his best friend, who in turned beamed at him. “Just joking, bro, but I could tell you liked her.”

Finnick worked at the auto shop adjacent to the gas station along with Thresh, another one of their crew.

“Doesn’t matter,” Peeta lied. “I have to focus on other things.”

Their attention suddenly went to the white Porsche 911 Turbo that was heading towards them. It turned in sharply to pull up and park and Finnick jogged over to open the door.

“Hey Peeta!” Annie Cresta, Finnick’s girlfriend, greeted brightly as she stepped out of the car. “Y’all ready?”

Finnick kissed her quickly before looking back to him.

“Just about to close. Peeta was telling me about this girl that he just bombed with.”

Annie was a former car show model, not surprising with her flowing dark hair, slim figure, and deep green eyes. It was actually how she met Finnick, whose car—a Shelby GT 500—was on display. The two hit it off when Annie asked to check out his engine—her dad was former race car mechanic—and had been inseparable ever since.

“You met a girl?” Annie reached over and pinched his cheek. “So cute!”

“Nothing will come of it,” Peeta informed her, smiling wryly. “She had a nice ride though.”

“Ride?” Annie looked at him in confusion. “Like her ass?”

“No, like her car,” he told his friend. “A ’95 Integra, gorgeous color. Not to mention, she was gorgeous, too.” Pulling his cellphone from his pocket, Peeta looked at the time. “We should get going. Haymitch and the rest of them should be there now.”

Finnick reached into his shirt pocket and tossed the keys at him. “She’s in the back.”

Peeta nodded before heading into the open garage, past the cars being serviced and toward the silver custom fit car cover. Finnick’s shop was popular and with everything going on, he made sure that she was well-protected.

Going to the front of the cover, Peeta carefully rolled it back, checking for any marks before fully exposing her to the evening air.

“Hello, love,” he greeted.

His GTR gleamed in greeting; the dark green paint job shimmering with flecks of silver and Peeta opened the door to climb inside, taking in the scent of the leather. He adjusted the rearview mirror, making sure that the rosary from his mother wasn’t tangled.

“God, those Volk rims are bangin’,” Finnick said as he started his engine. “How many shifts did it take to get them?”

“Six months’ worth.” Peeta grinned, his hands already on his steering wheel—a Momo that cost him a pretty penny. He ate Maruchan noodles for a year to save up for it. “It’s always worth it, though.”

“You really need to get laid, man.”

Peeta gave him the finger.

“Hey, guys!” Annie skipped towards them, her skirt and long hair flouncing with her. “Last person at the meet-up buys dinner!”

“You’re on, babe,” Finnick replied before heading to his Shelby, newly painted electric blue with a white stripe down its middle.

“I want Golden Boy!” Peeta yelled as Annie rushed to her car. Fastening his seatbelt, he turned the engine over and revved it up before putting it into drive to move gently out of the garage.

He stopped next to Annie’s car, and she drew down her passenger window. “You think you’ll see your girl again?”

Peeta shrugged, his mind going to those sparkling greys. “I can only hope.”

Finnick joined them, a wide smile on his face.

“Come on, you two! Let’s roll out!”

Taking a deep breath, Peeta shifted into gear and in the blink of an eye, the three cars were racing into the evening.

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Peeta lost himself in the drive, forgetting about the wager between himself and his friends.

Instead of heading for the easiest path from the gas station in Bayview—getting on the 101—he decided to cruise the streets and found himself driving through the Dogpatch District.

There was a distinct divide between the neighboring districts due to gentrification. In just a few blocks, it went from shipyards and old factories to state-of-the-art apartment buildings, the Uber HQ, and Chase Stadium.

While Peeta loved discovering new facets of the City, like the new Asian fusion bakery near his apartment, he missed other things like the family run restaurant that was walking distance from the gas station. His father used to take him there on the weekends so they could have man-to-man time while eating hefty servings of char siu and rice from Styrofoam containers.

Just as Peeta crossed the small drawbridge next to Oracle Park, his cellphone rang. Making sure there weren’t any cops around, he answered, putting it on speaker.

“Hey asshole, where the hell are you?”

Peeta rolled his eyes at the greeting. “Almost there, Gale. Just drove by the ballpark. Who’s there?”

“Haymitch, Johanna, Thresh—wait…Annie and Finnick just arrived—” There was a shuffle and some muffled words before Gale got back on the phone. “Little Miss Annie said that you’re getting pizza for Haymitch’s tonight.”

“Guess I am,” he replied. “See you in a few.”

His eyes went directly onto the 3rd Street.

It was surprisingly quiet, which made sense since there wasn’t a game going on.

Peeta shifted gears, put his pedal to the floor and sped through, hearing the squeal of his tires as he gained speed. He grinned at the rumble beneath him, the sounds of his car as familiar as his heartbeat.

Maybe it wasn’t that he lost himself in the ride, it was that found himself in it.

Making a turn into the lot, Peeta quickly found the rest of his crew despite the throngs of other automobiles arranged around their own group.

Everyone knew that Haymitch Abernathy’s crew had the prime spot; dead center in the lot with the perfect backdrop of the Bay Bridge behind them.

Peeta parked in his usual spot, to the right of Haymitch’s 1973 Barracuda, which was a source of envy and desire for many. There wasn’t a single driving crew that didn’t know of the man or his car.

It was pure black with leather bench seats and a 3-Spoke walnut hardwood steering wheel—timeless pieces for a classic. Unlike the rest of their cars, Haymitch’s had no body kit or other flashy additions. He didn’t need them because his racing skill alone was legendary.

Peeta stepped out of his car and immediately Haymitch came over, a wide smile on his weathered face.

“About time you showed up.” He put an arm around Peeta, patting his back. “I hear you’re bringing pizza over to my place. Effie will be happy. She hasn’t done a Costco run this week and will have nothing for any of you to eat.”

“If she ever needs anyone to help her out, I can go with her,” Peeta offered.

“And that’s why you’re my favorite,” the man declared.

Effie, Haymitch’s lady—practically his wife—was a retired officer from the San Francisco Police Department. It was how the two met; each time there was some sort of street race, Effie was immediately sent out to deal with Haymitch, who had taken a special liking to the woman.

It got to the point where he would start running lights on purpose and, even once, making donuts by her precinct just to be pulled in for an interview with her.

About the weirdest way to get someone but now the two were living happily in sin.

“Of course, he’s your favorite!” The woman with the ponytail shave approached, a glint in her dark eyes. She put her hands to Peeta’s cheeks to squish them together. “Peeta is so adorable!” Her words were laced with sarcasm. “He might even turn me straight.”

“Hello, Johanna,” Peeta greeted with a chuckle. He hugged the woman and gave her a kiss on the cheek. “Who’s your conquest tonight?”

Johanna looked around and then sighed.

“Slim pickings tonight. Might just have to eat out Cato’s girl like last time.”

“God, I’d love to be a fly on the wall when he finds out about that.” Peeta’s stare went to the group adjacent to them. A tall blond with an unusually long neck met his eyes and sneered before taking a sip from the Corona in his hand. Beside him, the petite girl with long, sleek hair and round eyes looked to them, her gaze zeroing in on Johanna.

In response, his friend made a V with her index and middle finger before sticking her tongue between them, flicking it up and down. The girl startled before pressing herself closer to Cato, though her eyes flit once more to Johanna.

“I have no time to deal with a closet case like Clove,” Johanna told him.

Johanna Mason was the crew’s second in command. If Haymitch and Effie were considered the Papa and Mama Bear of their crew, Johanna was essentially their Aunt Bear—who liked pussy. She knew everyone strengths and weaknesses on the road and if they were ever challenged, she would immediately send the best driver for the race.

Besides Beetee, their tech guy, Johanna knew every road in the Bay Area and how to handle each one.

“The right one will come along,” he assured her.

“God willing,” she retorted before suddenly snapping her neck to her left. “Hands off the car, Gale!”

The dark-haired man, who could easily be mistaken as Haymitch’s son due to having the same olive skin and grey eyes, raised his hands in surrender.

“Just checking out the new body kit!” Gale called out before stepping away from the grey Nissan 370z. “No need to be a bitch about it.”

“I’d watch your mouth before I call your mama,” Johanna warned.

“Leave him alone,” Peeta said. He walked over to Gale and patted his shoulder. “He’s still learning how not to play with other people’s property—”

The group erupted in laughter as Thresh and Finnick launched into a rendition of Naughty by Nature’s O.P.P.

A few weeks ago, Gale sat inside the Barracuda—strike one—then touched the steering wheel—strike two. Just as he was about to sign his death warrant and open the glove compartment, Haymitch found him and tore him a new one.

Gale hadn’t looked at the Barracuda or Haymitch ever since.

Peeta finished greeting the rest of the crew, hugging it out with Thresh, who was off from Finnick’s garage today. Then he said hello to Brutus and Gloss, two cousins from Oakland, who were essentially muscle men—they owned a high-end gym in the City. The two were checking out the paint jobs on their matching Toyota 86s; Brutus’ was midnight purple and Gloss’ was chartreuse.

Brutus asked when he would be coming to train to which Peeta said that he would look into his work schedule.

Truthfully, the last time that he trained with the men, he couldn’t move for three days. They meant well but didn’t understand that not a lot of people were on their level fitness-wise.

His last stop was Beetee, who was sitting in his Dodge Charger with a laptop in the passenger seat.

“What are you doing?” he asked.

“Hacked into the SFPD’s CB radio system,” Beetee replied. “Just keeping a watch in case.” He pushed up his horn-rimmed glasses. “Would hate for them to ruin such a fun gathering.”

“Any reason that they should?”

“Cato is a little heated since you bested him at Twin Peaks,” the man informed him. “I have a feeling he might be feeding info to the police to shut this all down.”

“What an asshole,” Peeta replied. “I thought he was just bent out of shape because Johanna gave Clove head.”

Beetee guffawed. “That might just push him over the edge.” He looked up at Peeta. “Just watch your back, okay?”

He smiled warmly at the man. “Of course.”

Haymitch let out a whistle and they all gathered. Behind them, the music coming from one of the lowriders was quickly cut and even Cato’s crew turned to hear what their leader had to say.

“I’m glad that you were all available to come out,” Haymitch started. “Seeing you all here reminds of how much of a family you have become to me.” He cleared his throat, his grey eyes solemn and Peeta felt something stick in his throat. “With that in mind, I’m stepping down. Effie and I need to focus on some family matters, and we thought that you should be the first to know.”

For a moment, the crowd went silent.

“So, you finally knock her up?”

The question came from one of the guys where the lowrider cars were parked. Peeta remembered this man’s car being the ’64 Impala; he had invited Peeta for a ride once.

Haymitch snickered. “No, but don’t give Effie any ideas!” Everyone howled and Haymitch held his hands up to quiet them down. “I know this is a surprise, but things came up…and it’s what needs to be done.”

Out in the throng, someone held up their 40 oz bottle of Olde English. “To Haymitch!”

The crowd roared and those with a drink held it up to honor the man.

Johanna was the first to confront their leader. “A little warning would’ve been nice!”

He looked to each of them, regret in his eyes.

“We’re going to talk about it at my place tonight. Especially with everyone around gunning to take my spot…our spot. Also, there’s someone I want to introduce you to.”

A familiar orange Integra roared into the lot, braking sharply in front of their group.

Peeta’s heart began to race.

It couldn’t be—

The door opened and there she was, still wearing the same green leather jacket. She rushed over to Haymitch, giving him a smile before looking to the group.

When she zeroed in on Peeta, her grey eyes rounded before delightfully sparkling in his direction.

Heat filled him at her provocative stare.

‘Hello again, Dream Girl.’

“Guys—” Haymitch put an arm around her. “This is my niece, Katniss Everdeen.”

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“Please be into girls…please be into girls…” Johanna murmured in quiet prayer behind him.

Peeta sat frozen in his spot, watching Haymitch introduce Katniss to some of the older folks in the mob.

Of all people, why did she have to be related to Haymitch Abernathy? Someone he knew for a definite fact could get away with murder.

However, there would be no problem if Peeta just kept it in his pants and avoided her.

“Peeta!” Haymitch headed right for him; Katniss following behind. “This is Katniss. Katniss, this is—”

“Peeta Mellark of gas station fame,” she finished with a smirk. “It’s been what—eight hours?”

“I didn’t realize that the uncle you were referring to was Haymitch.” Peeta avoided Haymitch’s curious gaze. “Again, welcome to the City.”

“And, how do you know my boy?” Haymitch asked.

Katniss looked at her Uncle. “Your boy? I was hoping Peeta was single—”

“Katniss…” Haymitch warned though it was tinge with warmth.

“Don’t worry!” She winked at Peeta. “I promise to not eat him alive.” He hoped that neither noticed the slight twitch at his lower half. “Anyway, Peeta was the first person to welcome me to San Francisco. He made me feel much better about the whole situation…”

The lightness in her eyes dimmed for a moment.

“I want you to be happy here, Katniss,” her uncle said gruffly. “You and Prim.”

Katniss embraced the older man, giving him a kiss on the cheek as they pulled apart.

In return, Haymitch patted her shoulder awkwardly.

“We will be. Thanks to you and Effie.”

“Wow.” Peeta guffawed. “I’ve never seen you so…soft.”

“I’ve seen you cry watching The Notebook. I don’t think you’re in a place to be calling me out,” Haymitch retorted.

“That is the last time that Annie decides on a movie!” Peeta turned to Katniss, who watched the banter in amusement. “I’m not making myself look good, am I?”

Katniss snorted. “No, you aren’t, but I like you this way.”

They stared at one another for a moment, and Peeta felt his mouth rise at the sight of her smile—as wide and bright as his own. He wished he could stop time just so that he could remember every bit of this moment; the way the corners of her eyes crinkled and the slightly higher lift of the right side of her lips.

And that dimple on her chin.

He wanted to press his mouth to it, imprinting it forever in his memories.

“This is getting weird,” Haymitch suddenly said, breaking them both from the stare. He whistled, calling the rest of the crew towards them. “Everyone, this is my niece Katniss. Treat her nicely, but don’t stare at her weirdly like Peeta just did.”

Each of them introduced themselves; Johanna with barely contained lust, Annie with excitement, Thresh with friendliness, Finnick with flirtation, Brutus and Gloss with quiet grunts, and Gale with suspicion. Beetee had already been introduced in the first round along with all the elders at the gathering.

“Katniss here is quite the driver,” Haymitch told them proudly. “Her dad was one of the best drifters in the country and he taught her well.”

“Bullshit,” Gale busted out.

Katniss stepped up. “Excuse me?”

“I’m just saying—this isn’t just some single-road town in the middle of nowhere. This is San Francisco. Not everyone can drive it—or drive it like we can.”

“Name a street.”

Gale was taken aback. “What?”

“According to you, not everyone—specifically me—can drive the streets of San Francisco,” Katniss countered. “Give me a street and I’ll show you I can.” She stepped into his space, and Gale retreated, but just slightly to save face. “In fact, you can drive against me.” Her eyes went to Gale’s Cherry-Red Viper. “Unless you can’t handle that weak ride of yours.”

Gale’s eyes flashed. “Top of Vermont Street.”

Peeta joined the two, turning to Katniss.

“You don’t have anything to prove.” He glared at Gale. “Especially to him.”

Katniss’ stare softened and she moved close, brushing her knuckles against Peeta’s.

“I know I don’t. I just think that he needs to be taught a lesson.”

His stomach fluttered at the fire in her eyes. “And what is that?”

“That it’s not about the car. It’s about the driver.”

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While many believe the most crooked street is Lombard Street, San Franciscans know the truth.

It is actually Vermont Street.

Settled in Potrero Hill, the street is hidden in a residential area surrounded by trees. It’s not a place to take photos and you never had to worry about having to wait in a queue like Lombard. In fact, because of its seven sharp turns, it was disorienting to take photos.

That wasn’t going to stop Annie.

“I’m totally going live on my Instagram,” she told everyone at the bottom of the street where the crew was parked and gathered.

“Are you really putting your niece through the ringer over Gale?” Johanna questioned, her hard stare on their leader. “You know he’s all talk.”

“She needs to prove herself,” Haymitch responded before turning to Katniss. “You good?”

Katniss nodded. “I’m ready whenever he is.”

“How do we know that neither of them is woofing?” Brutus called out.

“Easy. Send in a witness,” Haymitch told him. “Katniss, pick someone to ride with you.”

“Peeta,” she answered immediately. His face warmed as he joined her side and she leaned towards him. “I’m glad I haven’t scared you off yet.”

“You’ll have to do a lot more to keep me away.”

Katniss barely managed to hold in her smile.

Haymitch looked over at Gale, who was sitting against his car.

“Gale? Who’s your choice?”

“Finnick.”

“We’ll flip on who goes first,” Haymitch continued. “Katniss is heads, Gale is tails.” He dug a quarter from his pocket before flipping it and covering the coin with his other hand. “Annie, call the result.”

Annie danced towards him, and he moved his hand away. “Heads!”

“Peeta, you record Katniss driving,” Johanna said. “Same for you, Finnick. The fastest split time is the winner.”

Katniss nodded. “Got it. Let’s go, Peeta.” They walked over to her car, and he went to the driver’s side, opening her door. She smiled as she sat down. “Thanks…no one has ever opened a door for me.”

“That’s a damn shame,” he replied. “I’ll have to fix that.”

Closing it, Peeta rounded the car to the passenger’s side and opened the door, plopping himself in his seat. He looked around the interior in admiration; the seats were taupe leather and smelled like they were just put in.

“Before you ask, they’re new,” Katniss informed him. “Wanted to make the trip easier on Prim.” She reached to her stereo system, an Alpine, and turned the volume up. “I can’t drive—the way I need to—without music.”

“I get it. I’m all about my dance mixes.”

Katniss started her engine and the smooth rumble immediately comforted him.

There was something about being in a well-built car. You could feel the love and the dedication put into it. Being in a custom-built car was like being in someone’s home, you’re able to get a glance of the kind of people they are. If they’re messy or neat, if they’re a minimalist or extravagant, or even if they are rebellious or a law-abider.

Peeta could tell immediately that she was an analytical driver, already planning the next move as she used her short shift and smoothly turned her Momo—they matched—up to the top of Vermont Street.

His phone rang and he answered to find Johanna’s face on the screen. “Hey, we’re at the top.”

“Okay,” Johanna said. “When Katniss is ready, let me—”

“I’m ready now,” Katniss interrupted, looking at the road before them. She gunned the engine, shifting with one hand and gripping her steering wheel with the other. “You?”

Their eyes met and her steel gaze went soft. However, her chest rose, her lips blowing out her tension unsteadily.

She needed him. In what way, he wasn’t sure, but he knew one thing.

Whatever Katniss needed, he would be there—co-driver, friend, family…

The other possibilities…they would just have to wait.

Because it was time for Katniss to show them what she was made of.

Johanna called out from his phone, “Starting in…3…2…1! GO!”

Her tires squealed as they flew off the concrete.

Peeta hung up on Johanna and got on camera mode to record. He focused on Katniss’ braking techniques, so smooth and stealthy that there was no jerking as they made their way through the first turn. Expose’s “Point of No Return” blared in the background, the bass making the whole car pulsate, but Peeta noticed none of it.

All he saw was her.

“I'd like to feel the passion To the point of no return I will be in full reaction I wanna take you in my arms

You're taking me to the point of no return…you're taking me to the point of no return…”

Despite their speed, he recorded steadily to make sure that he was getting all the proof that prick Gale needed. Katniss’ driving skills were flawless, her turns were tight and control on the wheel firm. She was focused completely on the road as they reached the halfway point.

All the while, a radiant smile lit her face.

She looked like he felt whenever he drove.

Like there was nothing else in the world that they would rather be doing.

“Why are you staring at me?”

Peeta moved the phone to meet her eyes. “Because I have to, I’m recording.”

“That camera hasn’t moved from face since the third turn.”

“Oh shit—” He quickly panned the camera to where she gripped the wheel. “Sorry.”

Katniss cracked up. “It’s not you I have to prove anything to. I know you trust me.”

He raised a brow at her words. “How do you know that?”

“It’s an instinct, like driving.” They made another turn, the second to the last. Peeta could see the line of their crew’s cars blocking the end of the road. “I know that you wouldn’t steer me wrong—excuse the bad pun.”

“Driving and puns,” he remarked. “My kind of night…with my dream girl.”

They reached the last turn and Katniss shifted as they made their way to the finish, braking to a full stop.

She turned to him, her cheeks flushed and her chest heaving. Her mouth curved in a smile as they stared at one another.

“What are you doing after this?” Katniss asked.

“I owe everyone dinner from Golden Boy Pizza.” His eyes went to where their hands rested at the console. Slowly, he covered her hand with his. “You want to come with me?”

Without a tic, her hand turned under his to entwine their fingers.

Their eyes connected, her own full and warm for him.

Peeta knew the look as sure he could breathe; he knew it reflected his own.

Love.

The point of no return.

“I would go anywhere with you.”

End of Part One

Yes, if you this is by no means over and I'm already working on Part Two. Watch on my Tumblr for updates.

Hope you enjoyed and thanks for reading!

*Music:

“Build A Bitch” – Bella Poarch

“Point of No Return” –Expose

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antimnemonic · 7 months

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my phone case rotted and fell off (it was like 3 yo plastic) so my phone’s been in scary nakey mode until i can get a case

and like, i have one of those product(red) iphones, and truthfully, it’s a beautiful little char custom rectangle, but it’s frustrating that it absolutely cannot exist outside of the case bc it’s slippery and will absolutely explode into a million pieces

and like i know that this is all just Products and Consumption but it is a lil sad coming from y2k tech design to modern devices where color is rare, everything is a black rectangle, and customization is wholly on what case you get. i still have my pink moto x in a drawer somewhere……………………..

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commander-chaoss · 1 year

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I shouldn't get all of them, but I'm not sure which one I should get.

- Pro Controller let's me continue with Sonic Frontiers and be prepared for Tears Of The Kingdom, so I'll probably want to do that anyway sometime before May

- Owl Shaped Bag let's me carry around just my wallet, keys and phone. And Uno of course. Which makes me more likely to actually take those things. Also it's shaped like an owl.

- Vanilla Extract Water Bottle fulfills noth my need of a water bottle as well as a lifelong desire to someday have a banilla extract bottle as a water bottle to confuse people. But it's also expensive. But I also fear that it's a limited time thing.

- Phone Case fulfills a longtime dream of someday having a cool phone case. That's right guys, I finally have a phone that isn't Moto and every single phone case I've looked for, there's been one available for this phone. Hallelujah. It's also the cheapest, and probably the most practical (I have a phone case ATM but it's my mom's old one and I both associate it with her and don't like it that much) but also is the most unreliable as it's from a site I don't recognize and have no reviews for.

#my polls

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dreamcrow · 1 year

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This is slightly more than 500 words but there was an Attempt;

Before she can say anything, though, he's already walking over, setting his stuff down lightly on the counter. Then, he reaches for a pocket—she thinks it's a pocket, anyway; his hand moves too quick to see exactly where—before producing a pristine, ice-blue, very new iPhone.

She is, suddenly, stupidly conscious of her ancient little dinged-up Moto. She definitely doesn't scoot it away behind the register, wtf. If Little Mx. Hipster-Possibly-Kidnapper has something to say about it, he can say it to her face.

But after just a few seconds rifling around in his messages—he only turns the phone around to her.

Most of the screen is taken up by a photo. A selfie, showing a tall punk-type boy—oh, definitely cute—standing behind a girl, teeny-tiny, who's gleefully taking the picture in front of what looks like a bathroom mirror. These two are definitely festival crowd; she knows the rennfaire type, she is the rennfaire type, she's pretty sure she's seen that exact green hair/deer makeup/fairycore combo in Phoenix last year. She realizes, with a pang: oh, no, these kids actually look kind of cool.

There's a message attached. The guy wants her to read it, evidently, scrolling down for her after letting the photo sink in. It immediately makes her feel roughly eight thousand years old; it's spelled so haphazardly, chock full of dumb fancy alternate characters that aren't even ~aesthetique.~ She half has to sound it out to make any sense of it.

There, your proof. Nari ſays to tell you ſhe's a Legende at babysittinge, actually, & also to ſtop worryinge; because we are fine, thou greate nuiſance (her wordes, not myne).

She ſends also this meſsage, that I'm pretty sure can't be put in letters, but whiche after manye obſcenities (also hers, honeſt) ſeems to ſound roughly like—

The messages continue on for some time like this—mildly irritated, definitely written by a teenager (seriously, who spells that badly on purpose?), way too personal for her to want to keep reading. But she has to admit: they don't seem entirely antagonistic.

Something still nags at her. Wanting first to protect the girl, and her weirdly familiar-looking kid chaperone. But...

Jasmine thinks back, suddenly, to when she was eighteen. To when she'd made it all the way to Bakersfield, sniffling and red-eyed and panicked but still, somehow, scraping together the bus fare, foolish gay heart stuck like a fishbone in her throat. Her mom had kept texting all through the night, no matter how hard Jasmine had ignored her, terrified at the imagined contents of all those unread messages.

She remembers, too, when her mom finally caught up to her. How good it had felt, when she'd finally let herself crumple into those strong brown arms.

Oh, she thinks. Oh, God dammit.

She takes a deep breath. "Alright," she huffs. More to herself than to him. "I—okay. Alright. Whatever. Say I believe you." She tries to make her voice stern, as if her decision hasn't already been made. "What makes you think they passed this way?"

(On an unrelated note: it is so nice to have text formatting options in asks now!)

ikr!! what a time to be alive 😂 and ooo, what a juicy snippet to start us off. and from a fic i never expected to become so fond of!

the entire premise of a sip from the devil's cup is "how can i make the stupidest concept imaginable (dread ancient ice jerkass unconsciously grooving to britney spears in a 7-eleven) actually kind of tender," so it gave me quite a lot of room to play with character and detail (two of my favorite things). the first of these, at least to me, is why does skrael have an iphone? well: the easy answer is that he can't get annoying texts from douxie without one, and my priorities are impeccable. 😂

the slightly more complicated answer is: phones are a really powerful signifier. of course he has an iphone, because he's not paying for it and these are the species of device most loudly touted as The Best. of course he has a blue one, because it's got to Match. (would bellroc have a red one? ah...) once he's had it for more than a few months, you bet your ass he's going to have a perfectly normal number of phone charms. he keeps it in hammerspace because that's where he keeps all of the little things he needs to hand, or at least all the things that don't fit on the little chatelaine i imagine him with; he's trying to pretend to be a normie in this obviously human store, but not, like, very hard, so even though the magic isn't ostentatious he definitely still uses just straight-up magic to bring it out. jasmine can't quite see it clearly for what it is because she doesn't quite realize, yet, that such magic exists, let alone right under her nose. ╮ (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.) ╭

a lot of the fun i had writing jasmine, tbh, comes from being on the cusp of—but not yet slipping over into—that realization. it's very close to the fun i have writing barbara, tbh. she's—i actually had a lot of trouble trying to hold myself back from inventing jasmine's backstory, as you can see from the bit about her being a gay teen runaway! this aspect of her in particular resonates very strongly i think with some advice you gave me once about foils and complements. but again, also: so, so much of what i love about characters like this is looking at how reasonable, average people react to…decidedly un-average circumstances! even before jasmine catches True Sight in the mirror, she can tell something is up. but even if the guy is weird…she can tell, too, he's trying not to cause too much trouble. and then the incomprehensible ancient divine/monster meets the everyman modern mundane/human in the middle and alchemy happens.

…or something like that, anyway. 😂 there's also a lot to be said about humanizing the divine/monster in this—of course jasmine feels how he misses nari, how soft he is about bellroc, all of that after he unequivocally burnt down the apple store, god—but also about making the mundane exceptional? jasmine knows she's taking a risk by helping this stranger. she works among The Public, in a very specific field! but at the same time, she remembers what it was to have run from her own family. while she knows it's not the same for everyone who does so—i think i did a decent job showing her hesitation, here—she chooses to believe the best of this very strange and frankly offputting person she's never met before. one of my absolute favorite brands.

(there's probably a whole separate commentary track for whatever's happening with douxie and nari here, but unless someone's curious, i'll just say: i had a TOTALLY NORMAL amount of fun figuring out where all those long esses should go. 😏)

#ask games #wip tag #long post #ever since eva said she wanted to see jasmine meet the reunited order... no promises but i have not known peace #i've also not known peace ever since i realized quite how fanon divergent my douxie and nari are #but that's in a much more >:) way

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Service options: Takeaway · Delivery

Address: BLOCK-2, Karve Rd, Kothrud Industrial Area, Kothrud, Pune, Maharashtra 411038

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