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pokemonbutch-fr · 4 years

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Why every dragon breed can be easily autism coded by me: an autistic lesbian

I’m doing this as per canon lore in the Encyclopedia, obviously anyone can do whatever they want and this isn’t law

I’m just having a good time

Feel free to add on anything about your autistic dragons, or how autistic draconic society may work!

There will be NO clowning on this post, we’re appreciating and celebrating autism here!

And no I’m not saying that ONLY autistic people do these things, it’s just that these are all common themes I’ve seen amongst autistic people.

Bogsneaks: often isolated from each other, when interacting often fight. Autistic people who have different major languages can sometimes have trouble communicating (ex: I tend to read people’s body language more than their intonation, versus someone who has little to no body language and usually relies on focusing on someone’s voice)

Coatls: have lots of trouble understanding other breeds, often end up communicating with other Coatls and nobody else. The autistic community is often very accepting and works to avoid misunderstanding, whereas allistic people often fail to see past the way autistic people can have unique methods of communication

Faes: have a unique form of communicating tone, as they have expressive crests no other breed has, and cannot understand dragons without those same crests. Likewise, other breeds cannot understand the monotone Fae. Autistic people often have unique communication methods that don’t make sense to allistics, from non- and low-verbal people, to those who show no emotions when speaking, and so many in between

Gaolers: they’re considered children until they get a job, and have a lot of trouble understanding the current states of society. Autism is so often associated with children, that autistic adults either can’t get the diagnosis/recognition they desire, or they’re treated as young children unless they can “prove” they’re an adult. Additionally, autistic people can have a lot of trouble following societal norms and understanding how the world works in allistic people’s eyes

Guardians: they have a charge, which is something they will tirelessly protect until they can no longer do so - for whatever reason. Autistic people often have special interests, which is an intense, powerful connection/interest/etc in something. Many autistic people will also have an extremely long lasting, possibly life-long special interest that always fills a part of their heart

Imperials: emotionally distant and reserved with words, but able to passionately throw themselves into anything they care about. Many autistic people either have difficulty expressing themselves, and are low- or nonverbal, or due to the way society treats them, aren’t often very open with their feelings and interests. Though when presented with something they’re passionate about - often a special interest - they have the ability to jump into it and do amazing things

Mirrors: stick with their own kind, don’t care much for unnecessary words. Autistic people gather in groups whether or not they realize it, since they share similar communication styles and life experiences. They’re also often very happy to simply hang out in silence, enjoying each other’s company without having to talk the whole time.

Nocturnes: copy copy copy! They mimic traits and activities of any dragons they’re around, meaning to fit right in. Autistic people do this SO much, either due to fascination and the desire to share interests, or an uncanny ability to blend in with allistic people when necessary

Pearlcatchers: their pearl is essentially a part of themselves, vitally important and irreplaceable, something they value dearly. Special interests can often be a very personal thing, something so valuable to someone that it’s a part of their life. (ex: I play FR literally every day and it’s honestly a nice part of my life because of how valuable it is to me)

Ridgebacks: they borrow first and ask later, insisting that it isn’t the “stealing” the other dragons always claim it is. Autistic people often run off of different social cues/rules than allistic people, which can lead to many misunderstandings - such as borrowing something they thought was free to use

Skydancers: very good at reading emotional energies to see what others are feeling, which can benefit them in discussions/arguments, but frustrate them greatly if they can’t read someone’s emotions. many autistic people are empaths, and have an uncanny ability to feel other people’s emotions, and often share them. This comes in handy for being able to understand other people more easily, but can be tough if somebody around them is feeling bad, they’ll often feel the same emotions

Snappers: they live for routine, and know a LOT about everything you could imagine. Many autistic people love having a routine in life, and find comfort in knowing exactly what they plan to do. In the same vein, any autistic person can likely talk endlessly about their special interest, answering any questions you have and 5 more you haven’t even asked yet

Spirals: talk and move every single moment. Stimming #1, many autistic people have trouble not moving for a while and will find something to do so they can keep moving. they also often have trailing trains of thoughts, and can totally change subjects within 10 seconds because they’re talking so fast

Tundras: wonderful at sitting in silence or simply listening to others, they lack a good memory save for their sense of smell, and cherish their family like no other. Autistic people often have found families they’d die for, and take their close relationships very seriously. They also often end up with shoddy memories in one way or another, and love to sit in silence with friends

Wildclaws: their social hierarchy is based on appreciating those for their ability and what they can do. since autistic people can struggle with the way society will define worth, they focus more on someone’s personal value in what they find important. if someone is really good at identifying insects based on their silhouette, well dang that’s a really cool thing to do!

#flight rising #this was fun tbh

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fairydust-stuff · 4 years

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Ode to Hannah Annafellows

I noticed Hannah doesn’t get as much attention as Alois or Claude. I know a lot of her writing makes no sense half the time but lets be honest Alois and Claude suffered from inconsistencies as well. What we do have is fairly interesting though, so I wanted to write an piece that gives attention to my favorite Demon Lady.

Hannah the Demon Hannah used to be just like Sebastian and Claude for filling contracts for a quick meal. She was board and just killing time until she met Luka and fulfilled his wish to slaughter everyone who was mean to him and his big brother. “That is the first time anyone ever thanked Me." at first glance it seems like Hannah went from sinner to saint however a closer look reveals. Hannah is still a demon regardless of her newfound humanity; her true nature makes her a dangerous foe.

Here's the thing Hannah isn't a good person but she's, not a completely evil like bad fanfic's portrays her as, and not without kindness but she's still a viper. Hannah would gladly tattle on Claude to Alois, she would never keep the spiders confidence. In fact she'd use the opportunity to try and get a heartbroken Alois to listen to her. Hannah has shown herself to be very manipulative and sneaky. She spent her whole time at Trancy manor patiently waiting for Claude to screw up so she could step in. Outside of Alois and Luka she's not exactly warm hearted people forget this is the women who was fine turning everyone into zombies and watching them tear each other apart on Alois's orders. She had every intention of hurting Sebastian in that fight. She's probly killed others off screen too and the stuff with Ciel which I’ll get to later. This reflects that although Hannah is capable of love, humanity with the exception of Alois and Luka are still basically insects to her.

Hannah and Alois Everyone seems to forget especially Claude x Hannah shippers is Hannah is Alois's creature even more so then Claude. In fact they have certain traits in common. Both of them are protective of those they love, (Alois luka and Claude, Hannah Alois, luka) forgiving of trespasses by dear ones, (Alois forgave Claude, Hannah forgave Alois) can be incredibly vindictive if crossed, (Just look at how they got Sebastian and Ciel good) know how to manipulate and trick people in order to get what they want. They both can keep up a charade for a fairly long time. (Hannah everyone, Alois lord trancy) Hannah is both the tinker bell and Wendy to Alois's peter pan. (Without the romantic feelings)

This is why oc x Claude fics annoy me so much. (Seriously, Claude couldn't keep a human female alive around those two. Alois would go sobbing to Hannah and she would cut the girls throat for being in the way of her highnesse's happiness. Also Hannah would never aid a random person unless that girl meant something to Alois. So any oc finance of Ciel's would be screwed in that situation. I strongly think her attack on Ciel was a direct retaliation for him stabbing Alois as well as to help Alois seize Ciel's body. However the fact of the matter is their relationship is troubling, manipulations by Claude and the fact both of them are socially impaired creates miscommunication about the others intentions. One being a demon that’s not used to looking after an abused human, and one being a mentally ill abused child.

I've noticed Hannah wears the same maid uniform that the maids that prepared Alois for Trancy wore, despite her good intentions Hannah comes across as predatory. Her eyes glow red and she slowly licks her fingers like a snake. There are scenes where she's crouched over or straddling Alois's unconscious body in an awkward position. Her biggest problem is unlike Claude who doesn’t care and can calmly make observations and cool headed decisions. Hannah's sincere love may cause her to be over zealous and over stepping into the comfort zone of a young boy who is wary of adults and their desire to be close to him. (Not that this excuses his behavior) Yet it can be argued Alois is as dependent on her as he is with Claude. When Claude hurts Alois emotionally Hannah is the one he goes to either to take his frustrations out on her, or to simply cry his eyes out. She is the one he gets to take him to ciels manor so he can warn him about Claude and later Alois relies on her to help him carry out his plans in the maze. This suggests even in earlier episodes she held some importance to him even when he didn't trust her.

Claude and Hannah The two of them have a very interesting dynamic. Claude is the beloved cherished servant Alois constantly showers with compliments and as a result of his affections, Claude has the kid wrapped around his finger. “My heart is trapped in your spider webs, I love you my highness." Alois declares in the last episode. In contrast Hannah gets all the abuse Alois even rips her eye out for looking at him wrong. “She creeps me out" Alois sincerely tells Sebastian in his introduction episode. Claude yet both of them are attracted to Alois's fiery soul. “I do so love your passion." Claude thinks near the end of Spiders Intention “As do I." Hannah adds. However as the two dominant figures in Alois's life they are at odds with each other. And although I’ve heard different takes on Claude and Hannah's relationship some suggesting love or sexual intimacy.

I tend to view them as enemies who dislike each other greatly, but see the benefit in an alliance against greater threats. Although I don't doubt a sexual relationship is possible, I think it would be purely for physical and manipulative purposes. I know some fans are convinced Claude is gay or a pedophile but honestly Claude is a demon therefore he most likely has no limits to what he will and won't screw.

Claude although incapable of love himself is possessive he views Alois as his property bought and paid for by their contract, fated to be eaten when Claude grows tired of him. He is suspicious of Hannah and doesn’t want her to steal his meal but also regards her as his toy or as he so crudely put “Hole for my sheath." referring both to the fact she is the keeper of an actual sword and perhaps making a sexual reference. He even protects her from Sebastian at one point, yet Claude himself treats both of his so called possessions like trash. Hannah gets it the worst he throws her around hits her and constantly pulls a painful sword out of her body. Yet he's also dependent on her, as shown in spider’s intention Claude makes the triplets and Hannah do the actual work.

Although he insists the work is beneath him, I’d argue Claude is too proud to admit Hannah is better at pleasing Alois then he is. As shown when she suggests bluebells in Alois's room in contrast to the roses Claude wanted. Hannah seems to dislike Claude she is jealous of the love Alois has for him and angry at how false he is. “You don't deserve to be at his side, the only one who does is Luka Macken" she states. Later she seems to display open hatred for Claude instead of simple distaste Suggesting Alois use his wish to bind Claude to him forever and saying that she would happily break Claude’s legs for him. Most likely retaliation for his murder and betrayal of Alois himself. However later she does except Claude into her family and take him to limbo on Alois's behest while his soul is in side of her. Suggesting she has the ability to forgive and forget. Anti-Hero Hannah I know fans praise Ciel and Sebastian as an anti-heroes but no their villain protagonists. Both Ciel and Sebastian are obsessed with their goals which are purely selfish. In contrast Hannah is the closest thing this series has to a hero. So anti-hero I guess just to be fair. Her whole goal is to save Alois and his brother she even saves Claude from dying permanently and she kills herself to free their souls on the off chance they can all go to Nervinna. Think about her whole role taking abuse, saving children and forgiving her abusers and helping them too find a kind of peace. Even Ciel is able to relax as a demon knowing Sebastian won't munch on his soul.

She also goes through a huge change in her attitude from careless predator to someone who's starting to figure out she is capable of emotions like love and caring. But Why is she so understanding of Alois's abuse how can she love him? I’ve wondered this myself I know it was because she swallowed his brother, but I think their might be a deeper reason. I think Hannah gets Alois Trancy more than anyone else. (Not that it’s saying much everyone else in Alois life except Luka was extremely self-absorbed) She's a demon a demon who felt lonely and board and did horrible things that's what demon do lash out at the world because they've been rejected by heaven. So when Alois lashes out because he's scared or hurting Hannah can’t hate him, because I think she's been there many times and done far worse crimes then the human before her. She's had centuries to do things like start wars and topple empires. So when Alois hurts her Hannah can’t help but understand and relate to him. Which is what makes Hannah so fascinating she's a demon who can be nasty but still manages to be kind, understanding, and embrace penance, and forgiveness.

#black butler #hannah anafellow #alois trancy #claude faustus #Trancy household Appreciation #Alois Hannah and Claude are forever danceing a demented tango #i'm torn these messed up people care about each other but they all need serious help

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colliermelissa1994 · 4 years

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How To Prevent A Neutered Cat From Spraying Portentous Tips

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Cat Spray Kucing

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the-idea-master · 7 years

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Theyna AU

Hylla hadn't expected the call at all. She was at home relaxing and trying to get at least a little bit of rest before her next shift at work. Only that was interrupted when the phone inevitably rang. Groaning she reached over to the night stand and pressed it to her ear giving a groggy, "Hello." "Hi. Is this Hylla speaking?" It was a male voice, one hat Hylla vaguely recognized. "Yes. Is something wrong?" Hylla asked rubbing her eyes and sitting up. "I am sorry to interrupt whatever your plans were for today but I would greatly appreciate it if you came down to the office today. There was an incident at school regarding your younger sister." This was more than a surprise. Hylla had never been called about Reyna's behavior at school. Reyna was the epitome of a perfect student, everything Hylla wasn't to say the least. "Yes of course I'll be there as soon as possible." Hylla ended the call and took a moment to process what it was that was happening, she couldn't decide if she should be angry or not. Perhaps she should wait to see what it was that had happened. Groaning Hylla threw on a pair of clothes not particularly caring if they were professional enough to talk to the school's principal. Getting in the car she pulled out of the driveway trying desperately to think up a situation that would lead to Reyna acting up. For the most part Reyna was good about taking the high road in situations. She prided herself on not stopping to the level of idiots. So whatever had happened must have been big. It didn't take long to get to the school. It was at most a five minute drive. Hylla pulled into the parking lot and made her way inside to the front desk where she was promptly escorted to the principal's office. As soon as she entered Reyna glanced over her shoulder and seemed to shrink back down on her seat. Hylla noticed multiple things in that small amount of time. Reyna's eyes looked red from crying something she didn't do often unless for a good reason. Secondly there was a bruise Beginning to form along her younger sister's jaw. Hylla could only conclude one thing. There had been a fight. "Thank you for coming so quickly. I have already discussed the events with Reyna but she refuses to tell me the cause for her actions." The principal was a young looking man with combed dark hair and a nice navy blue suit. He seemed kind enough, it wasn't like Reyna not to feel comfortable talking to adults. "You can tell him Rey. I'm curious too. You don't do this kind of thing." Hylla sighed sitting down in the chair next to her sister. Reyna sighed and studied her hands fidgeting nervously. "It was a dumb reason. I'm the one to be blamed." Reyna explained earning a sigh from the principal. "Well then. I have no choice but to suspend the three of you. Fighting is not tolerated but I would have learned the length of your suspension if I knew the purpose behind it. You can return after a week." The principal explained giving Reyna an apologetic look. "Three?" Hylla questioned raising her eyebrows in surprise. "She and Ms. Grace got into a conflict with another student." The principal explained patiently. That might have explained part of the reason behind the brawl. Thalia and Reyna had met in elementary school and were inseparable ever since third grade. Thalia spent more time at Hylla's place than her own. It helped that Reyna was also friends with Thalia's younger brother. Thalia was a year older than Reyna but had started school late they were both Juniors in high school now. Polar opposites but completely compatible. "Thank you sir if you'd don't mind I'll be taking her home now." Hylla shook hands with the principal before gesturing for Reyna to follow her out. Neither of them spoke until they were safely in the car. Hylla sat there without pulling out. "Aren't we going home?" Reyna asked quietly. "Not until you tell me the real reason as to why you got in a fight." Hylla glanced at her sister who had pressed her lips into a thin line and was now staring at the floor. "I can sit here all day." "It was dumb okay? Just some girl at lunch being a jerk." Reyna shrugged and glared out the window. "You don't let jerks get to you. There's something else that happened." Hylla studied her sister with a gentle scrutiny. "She and her friends were making fun of Jason and Thalia because they found out about their home life." Reyna explained a quiet but angry edge to her voice. "I wasn't going to let Thalia get suspended again for another fight." "Thalia can fight her own battles, she has been for a very long time." Hylla sighed. "Doesn't matter anyways, as soon as one of them caught me off guard with a hit to the jaw she got mad and beat the shit out of them." Reyna smiled slightly before it faded. "They said some other things too." "Like what?" Hylla asked wanting the full story. Reyna went quiet again and Hylla immediately picked up on her sister's anxiety. When she finally spoke it was hardly above a whisper. "Someone...spotted Thalia and I holding hands." Hylla wasn't really surprised. She'd suspected something was going on between the two for years now. Reyna waited for a reaction from her older sister. "They made fun of you for that? Idiots. You guys are probably the best couple around." Hylla shook her head and smiled at her sister's relieved sigh. "Hoe long have you been together? And why didn't you tell me?! I'm your sister." "Since freshman year and I don't know I guess I didn't want you to get upset." Reyna leaned back in the seat relaxing slightly. "Well I'm proud of you for defending her. Let's go home so you can put some ice on that bruise." Reyna nodded and Hylla pulled out of the parking lot at last. They rode in silence the whole way home but it was a pleasant kind of quiet. Reyna headed upstairs to her room and Hylla relaxed on the couch until there was a knock on the door. Pausing her show Hylla made her way to the door and opened it not entirely surprised to see a particular Grace standing there. What surprised Hylla the most was the extent of Thalia's injuries. The file had a split lip and her left cheek was colored a deep blue and purple. A gash arched across her forehead a mean looking scab already forming. "Hey. I uh, well Reyna lost this in the fight I figured she'd want it back." Thalia held up a ring that Hylla knew well. It was he ring their mother had given Reyna. Her younger sister cherished it. "She's upstairs in her room." Hylla smiled letting the teen inside. Thalia nodded in thanks and bounded up the stairs with ease before pausing outside of Reyna's door and knocking softly. "Rey? It's me." Not more than a second later the door was flung open and Reyna pulled Thalia into a tight hug. "Please tell me your mother didn't do anything horrible?" Reyna breathed pulling back to study Thalia. "Don't worry about that I'll be okay. You dropped this o figured you'd want it back." Thalia held up the ring and Reyna's eyes widened. "Thank you so much I wondered what happened to it." Reyna slipped it on quickly and kissed Thalia on the cheek causing the other girl to blush. "Yeah well now you know." Thalia smiled bashfully. "Anyways I should probably head home." "Wait. Thanks one more thing." Thalia looked at Reyna expectantly. "I uh told my sister about us." "Oh." Thalia blinked processing the information. "Okay. I mean she was gonna find out one way or another." "Yeah I just thought you should know." Reyna smiled. "But get home I don't want you getting into more trouble." "Aye aye captain. See you tomorrow, love." Reyna watched her girlfriend disappear down the stairs before sighing in relief. The day hadn't gone too horribly. All things considered it had been pretty great. Besides, maybe she was suspended but at least she had Thalia to share the week off of school with.

#pjofandom #pjo #hoo #heroes of olympus #percy jackon and the olympians #percy jackson #thaliaxreyna #thalia grace #theyna #reyna avila ramirez arellano #reynalia

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sedimentarydearwatson · 7 years

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Neus backstory musings! Subject to change should canon slap me with conflicting info, but decently supported I think.

As noted, born to Calbandran / ocean folk sailors, who were part of a merchant company with bases in both Old Vailia and the Vailian Republics.

Since “murdered at birth” would make for a very short story, Neus drew a lucky straw in that her parents were somewhat dismayed to have produced a godlike child, but not superstitious enough to kill or abandon her - and, over the next few weeks, they moved past their initial reservations to love her as they would any other child.

(Neus means ‘snow’ in Catalan, it being one of the languages Vailian is based on. Make of that what you will.)

It did mean a lot of restrictions about where she went and when - her mother’s ship was the majority of her world for many years, with a few greatly-cherished forays onto land and a lot of wistful peering through portholes.

Much of the crew accepted or at least tolerated her, since her parents chose their hires carefully after she was born, but trouble brewed regardless; there was no stamping out the uneasy undercurrent entirely, and the wider merchant group was also less than pleased to have a death godlike on their ships. More dangerous than the prejudice, though, was those with ambition - Neus’ parents had significant shares in the company, and their removal would tip the hierarchical balance in certain people’s favour.

Things came to a head after a period in which the company had hit a downturn for several months straight, meaning tensions were high. The opportunists pounced on the opening to point fingers at the classical harbinger of ill fortune, plying viciously clever charisma to fan the embers of unease into real flames of violence.

When the fighting broke out, Neus was hastily swept from her ship and told to run - to hide in the Vailian Republic city they were docked at, until it was safe and her parents could come for her. She fled down unfamiliar streets, hood pulled over her head to mask her at least that little, and waited. And waited. And when dawn broke she tried to make her way back to the docks, only to realise she’d lost all sense of the way she’d come. Too frightened to ask for help, it wasn’t until the next morning that she found it to where her family had been, and by then the ships were gone.

(As an adult she does track down the company again, and finally confirms she was orphaned that night. In the interim period she’d sometimes wondered if they’d just left her.)

All of nine years old and having spent little time in cities at all, let alone on her own, Neus to this day counts the following two months as the worst time in her life. She stole when desperation turned to recklessness, but she had no knack for it and was rightfully terrified of what would happen if she were caught; the rest of the time, she begged where she was able, and dug through garbage where she was not. She kept herself as covered as she could, but still became well accustomed to the reactions she could expect should people realise what she was.

One day, she crossed some older youths who chased her down, pinned her to the ground, and tried to tear off her facial growths. It would have ended bloodily had they not been suddenly - and quite literally - punted off her. The youths fled in one direction; Neus’ feeble attempt to scramble in the other was forestalled by a hand fisting itself in her collar, and she found herself dangling from midair like a scruffed kitten under the resigned eye of a coastal aumaua wearing a tarnished sunburst badge at his throat.

Six months before, the Saint’s War had ended in fire and blasphemy (at least according to some quarters). Those not killed in the battle had slunk to safer lands to lick their wounds, and it turned out one such group of slinkers occupied the shabby building Neus had been accosted behind. They were a sorry lot indeed; a couple of acolytes and soldiers following a woman whose faith had been so badly broken by the defeat and ensuing silence from her god that her blessings carried little weight anymore.

The aumaua, Barasse, took the struggling Neus inside anyway. At first the priest regarded the child as expected - with the weary shadow of compassion and orders that her wounds be treated, but no attempt at healing made. Equally tired of the malaise they had all been living under since the War, Barasse made an offhand comment about how strangely convenient it was to have found a godlike in need right outside their door.

The priest hesitated, and called Neus back; clasped her face in her hands and echoed that yes, perhaps it was curious, to find a child blessed by death, by the god of cycles and renewal, at their door in these trying times when Eothas himself was claimed dead and lost to them - in that moment, desperate hope latched onto the handhold provided, broken faith kindled anew, and the priest healed the wounds Neus had received in the scuffle.

Neus found herself being spun in delighted circles through the air and declared a sign, a missive, a miracle! (Neus was too petrified to protest.)

And so Neus ended up staying with the priests, because there was food and shelter, as well as ample affection. The trauma of her experiences had left her wary and near to feral, and earning her trust was not a quick process. Over time, though, the kind attentions of the Eothasians softened her, and she came to enjoy listening to their prayers and joining in their rituals. She liked the message they preached - of benevolence and honesty, traits they’d shown her when so few others had.

Foregone conclusion: Neus ended up becoming a full convert, training in the Eothasian ways alongside the other acolytes. She learned to hone the edge of her faith such that it shaped the very world around her, while Barasse taught her first the use of the quarterstaff, then the proper weapons of an Eothasian, the morningstar and flail. He also provided a tempering opinion on the events of the Saint’s War in comparison to some of the others, who truly believed Waidwen to have been Eothas taken flesh and still harboured significant anger towards Dyrwood.

Neus lived among the priests for some ten odd years - not in the same shabby building, as they travelled a bit to spread their ministry rather than set up in a stable temple. Eventually the leading priest died of age and illness, however, and without her steadying leadership the group began to argue and fracture under their differing opinions - those still bitter about the war against those who wanted the ugly past forgotten.

The infighting became too much for Neus, who still remembered well how that had gone once in her life already (and indeed, there were some pointed comments directed her way as one of the head priest’s favourites). She ended up parting ways with the group over it, with Barasse going his own way as well. It was not an easy decision - she actually had a serious crisis about the whole thing - but it was the moment she decided she believed in Eothas’ core teachings and Bugger Everything Else. She would be kind, she would be good, she would be everything they had been to a child in need. The world was ugly but that just made every choice to do the right thing all the more beautiful. Etc etc. Stubbornly optimistic mode engaged.

And lo, she commenced wandering around Eora for another five or so years until she hitched a ride with a caravan and everything went dramatically pear-shaped.

Oh god this is so long and I am so tired.

#siltstone plays poe #follow your neus

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Book Of Mormon: Wicked AU

Bear with me here. This is a crack-ish serious-ish idea I came up with while chatting with a friend. The story of wicked actually fits even without the magical wizard shit with it.

Warning:

1. Spoilers because I am going to make a fanfiction out of this. I’ll post it once I finish about all the chapters.

2. Mentions of brainwashing, offensive religion jokes, AIDs, Uganda, guns, the typical Book of Mormon things.

3. I don’t own Book of Mormon.

4. Arnold is Galinda, Kevin is Elphaba, Connor is Fiyero, Chris and Naba share parts on Nessarose, some unimportant OC’s to help the plot, the mission president is the wizard, Boq isn’t here..

5. Not That Girl (reprise) isn’t here.

6. MCPRICELEYYYYY.

So here it goes:

Arnold walks up on a stage in a convention in Kampala and talks to every Ugandan Mormon about this ‘wicked Mormon’. Apparently, this Mormon disobeyed everything God commanded and many shouldn’t follow. Many of the Ugandans ask how wickedness starts and how dead he was, and Arnold replies that wickedness develops over time.

Arnold explains how the wicked Mormon was actually an accident with an unknown man his mom met in Orlando, and eventually brought conflicts in their family. This proves that the wicked isn’t always doing the evil things.

Someone asks if he knew that wicked, and to the Ugandans’ surprise, he replied that he was his mission companion before, and they both have supported each other greatly.

The scenery shifts to the meeting room of the Mormon missionaries back then. After Arnoldism was implemented, the mission president had sent representatives to teach all the missionaries there a lesson. So, everyday was like a school day, only the representatives teach the missionaries about simple Mormonism-related shiz.

One day, Naba decided to join the class, but the assistant of the president went apeshit. Kevin went on to fight back, and the assistant was so amazed that he offered him extra lessons that might get him into the position that might make him serve and be with the mission president. An offer to make him incredible. Kevin accepted.

Kevin started thinking then, basically feeling incredible all over. Wizard and I turns to Mission President and I.

For What is This Feeling, instead of loathing, it is only Kevin who turns out to be selfish and loathes while Arnold loves. But secretly, Kevin loves a bit while Arnold loathes a bit. They just wonder how they managed to get stuck together. It also shows some scenes on why Kevin loathed him, basically the Ugandans praise Arnold more.

For Dr. Dillamond, I replaced him with a Mormon teacher who secretly is a Christian. On the board says “Christians should be seen not heard.” was somewhat offensive to him. He tells everyone to leave but Kevin stays. The man explains how his parents punished him to do this for being a failed Christian missionary. Though, he was scared. He knew what the mission president was capable of and if they knew, he would be punished. He explains there’s something bad happening in Uganda, like how many Ugandan children are missing, as well as some adults and teens.The assistant of the mission president calls for Kevin, though, and leaves the Christian alone.

Since Connor plays Fiyero, I kind of thought the relationship of Arnold and Connor here isn’t romantic. I only thought of this solution: Arnold keeps begging Connor to be his assistant and have a leader role in Kitguli for many Ugandans. Connor accepts it, eventually Arnold becoming a leader-type figure

For the dance, let’s say, the Ugandans really pitied the elders for getting through school again, so Naba holds a dance in Kitguli. All of them were invited. Kevin complains to Chris that Connor appointed Arnold to a high position. Chris just tells him to accept it because Arnold did not despise Kevin at all. Kevin reflects on this and buys a Yoda plushie for the man as a gift.

For Arnold’s gift, he digs through a very formal tie and gave it to Kevin. Eventually, Kevin accepted it, thinking the dance is formal in a way. Arnold receives the plushie and appreicates it madly, though, feels guilty for giving such an awful gift.

When it comes to the dance, many have been surprised when they see Kevin walk in in such a formal attire. He danced awkwardly, Arnold follows just to not embarrass the man. Everyone then started dancing like that, a wild party turned formal.

Once they’ve reached back to the mission hut, Arnold and Kevin share secrets. Arnold tells the not-so-secret that he will receive a leadership role. Arnold jokes around until he finds half of the map of Orlando in Kevin’s backpack, making fun of it. Kevin claims that his mother gave it to him to remind him of his true father, who has the other half. He explains he was an accident and all he wanted to do was to do something incredible to not feel like a burden.

Arnold reassures him that popularity isn’t the main point and being true to yourself is better. Popular, instead of it being about being popular, it will be about originality, being yourself.

The next day, the Christian teacher explains it was his last day and men take him away. Instead, a mysterious man walks in with an African child, explaining how these elders must be like her--kind and obeying. Though, Kevin saw through it--she was just like a robot, reciting every line in the Bible whenever asked. Kevin pulled the fire alarm, and she grabbed the girl. Connor follows him outside as many are distracted.

Connor claims that he saw through it too and will bring her to the police station. Kevin then tells himself to turn off some thoughts about his feelings about Connor. Though, he tells himself this cannot happen, and he would never be his.

The assistant tells Kevin that he will be going to the mission president. Kevin agrees and brings Arnold along. They arrive at Kampala and they venture around a bit until they find the mission president’s building.

They meet him, and he explains how he really is a sentimental man. The assistant enters, as well as this African teenager. The president explains how this was his friend’s daughter visiting, and she needed to be taught the Book of Mormon specifically because she was very intelligent and has a vast vocabulary. He reads some book he was given, and thus, she understood..

The president couldn’t believe it, but the girl was completely dull now. Kevin doesn’t like it, and asks to reverse anything he’d done. Though, the assistant pulls a curtain, revealing other dull Ugandans, brainwashed. Kevin, freaked, held unto the book and ran along with Arnold.

Defying Gravity with Kevin riding a helicopter and flying away. I just might foolishly believe that there are helicopters on top of the building of the mission president. And in this, Kevin’s non-biological father is an engineer, and he let Kevin ride a helicopter once and taught him how to use it.

ACT FREAKING TWO.

Basically, Thank Goodness is Arnold praising himself as Connor feels so guilty and unsure. Many Ugandans already believe that Kevin turned wicked, Arnold had to preach that. Connor, though, was very irritated and still wanted to be with him.

Kevin meets up with Chris sometime soon, asking if Mafala and Naba can help him, but Chris claims he’s dead--he committed suicide out of shame. Naba, though, is in so much grief and anger. Chris, though, expresses how mad he feels. Kevin just gives him a box of Poptarts before leaving.

Kevin meets up with the mission president, telling him to let go of the Ugandans. He explains how he feels wonderful. Kevin says he will join him only if he lets go of the Ugandans. He does, and the first thing Kevin sees is the Christian teacher, all beat up. He asks what’s wrong but all the man does is faint.

The president calls the guards and Connor comes in. The others leave them alone, and Arnold comes in. Connor then joins Kevin as they both leave Arnold alone with the president. The assistant comes in and Arnold says to capture the two, they must do something to Chris..

SUMMARY OF THIS SCENE: mcpriceley. forest in uganda. kissing. connor feels like something’s wrong with chris.

Arnold is seen giving directions to new elders, and he mourns Chris’ sudden death. Kevin comes in and mourns too, but fights with Arnold childishly until the guards arrive. Kevin begs for the Poptarts of Chris for a remembrance.. though, Arnold didn’t budge. Once they do, Connor comes in, saying to take him instead. They do.

No Good Deed would be best as a prayer. Definitely a prayer. Like, even if Kevin lost faith at the president, he still had some belief in God. The Ugandans come to hunt for him. Arnold finds him in the middle of a forest and they talk, saying it wasn’t Kevin who’s wicked. Though, Kevin refused. They see a flying newspaper saying Connor had been the Mormon like he was before. He was brainwashed. For Good happens.

Trapped in some cave was an undercover elder Kevin locked up because he stole the last Poptarts of Chris. When the crowd arrived, he hid Arnold and the elder freed himself. Kevin was shot and Arnold found the half of a map of Orlando he had and his necktie, cherishing it.

He returns to the president and assistant, finding out the president was his father by seeing the other half of the map at the side. He arrests both of them. Arnold explains the wicked is dead.

Though, Kevin had faked his death. Using the bloody shirt, he pretended to be hurt. Connor came back, revealing he had read the brainwashing book Kevin stole before the brainwashing, eventually leading him to know how to not fall for any trap. They book a flight to Orlando and they leave.

And Arnold was now the mission president.

^^THIS IS SO CRACK BUT I WILL MAKE THIS A FANFICTION AND NOBODY CAN BRING ME DOWN.

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