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onefabulousplatypus · 3 years
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Haas: Whatcha got there?
M*zespin, next to a ruined car: A smoothie
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eldritch-araneae · 3 years
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Bumblebee
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Welcome to my long post about this boi because he's my fav ahah!
First impression:
In 2011 it I watched the first Transfromers baymovie. It was the "ohh he's an alien who quickly befriended a hum that so cool I love him!" thing, I so easy to please when it comes to interspecies relationships. I enjoyed the movies and Bumblebee quickly became my fav.
Then love for him solidified more and I found out about his G1 version and his info immediately spoke to me om personal level. He's cute, getting along human and seem gentle, but he also struggles with hiS place in the world and among his own friends.
It hit close to home.
Impression now:
I know I keep repeating myself a lot, but Bumblebee deserves a good writing! I want to see this original self with his struggles to be properly explored!
It only he wouldn't fall into " cute mascot of the show" box =/
He has so much potential for incredible character arc. This subject rarely appears, and if it does, it usually resolved quickly, which is not how it works.
In Plight of the Bumblebee from old marvel comics, he gets depressed ( yes, not just upset) about he don't feel belong among Autobots. He feels useless and even responsible for losing the battle ("If I were more help" ), firmly believing no one will notice if he's gone. He wishes to be a human because humans are weak, and if he was a human, someone would need him.
Then he just runs away without a word.
And then much later in Go for a Gold & Win if You Dare he compares himself to meteors, that burn in atmosphere before making any impact. And even if they do - they crush to pieces. Not to mention he constantly talks himself down ( "I'm not smart as Wheeljack", "I'm not strong as Grimlock") almost through entire the comic.
This this depressing as fuck, and believe me, just because your friends saved you or because you realized the importance of teamwork those feelings will not go away. Sure you will feel validated for few day, but they will come again, and again, and again.
He feels alienated from his own people, he feels weak, useless and unwanted, he has a constant need to prove himself, even if it kills him. His highest stat is courage, and this is probably why!
All this brings up an important question I haven't found a answer: what happened to him?!
Insecurities, especially like these, never appear out of thin air!
He shows signs of neglect at best, or abuse at worst.
Dreamwave's Guide said that Sunstreaker is bulling him and constantly makes fun of his failures in front other Autobots who laugh, believing it's just teasing. But cmon, I don't need tell you how damaging this shit is, especially when it's done for years.
But sadly, it's just a guide, it's not even a comic, so why?? Why not explore this??? Like seriously!
Even in TFA where it was shown that Bumblebee was abused in bootcamp, but the show never, ever made it a trauma, which is ridiculous! Optimus, Ratchet and Prowl had their own struggles, but Bumblebee must remain okay? As if being constantly picked up, and his legs being detached while he was locked isn't traumatizing enough??? I swear, people don't realized how bulling can break people and drive them to suicide ugh.
Another thing that bothers me is why Bumblebee needs to die (Goldbug) in order to become mature and stop stressing about what others thinks? And if he reverts back to Bumblebee, his insecurities are suddenly back as if nothing happened??
This is why I will not calm down until I see proper writing for him. I will demand his presence in each TF media and I don't care if fandom hates him xD
Because cmon, you can have a character with struggles and dark secrets who is also is full of hear and tender =/
Seriously, hire me Hasbro!
Favorite moment:
Ohhh there are so many across multiple continuities! I love every moment when he interact with his human friends and Windblade! ))) And generally Bumblebee is such delight to see, even if I picky about his looks ahah.
Idea for a story:
This is entirety of Sparkpulse! He not only has insecurities, but he has to deal with horrific trauma and phobias. He' not just a cute mascot or angry boi - this Bumblebee can do both!
He's like force of nature, a benevolent being who will bear many blessings to people he care about, to people who treat him kindness and respect...but if you wrong him, you will pay in full.
I explore a lot for ideas here. Like anger is not being inherently evil emotion, but a useful and powerful tool if controlled.
Or the fact that cute and kind character can be genially terrifying if he want to be.
He has so much compassion, but at the same time he can be relentless and merciless. Yet even here, he knows the price of life and will only resort to killing if literally anything else failed.
He's dedicated and wise, but also too hard on himself.
He's incredibly strong, but this strength is not limitless. Bumblebee must learn to rely on others, that it's okay to be weak, that he doesn't have to be useful in order to live.
This journey is long and full of hardship, but he's not alone and with his friends help he will let himself to make a first step towards healing.
Unpopular opinion:
I would only say that Bee is not bad character and actually can very complex. It's just Hasbro refuses to write him properly, sadly not many ppl see it and explore possibilities.
Oh well, I will have to do it myself then)
Favorite relationship:
I love his relationship with Windblade, like said in her post, it's very Ghibli like and full of love. I also love his relationships with humans! I would say much more, but I'm a bit tired and I don't know where to start.
Also his relationship with Starscream is such fun concept, that I will dive into it in my cont!
Favorite headcanon:
Oh gosh, there are way too many of them, the entire Sparkpusle is build on headcanons and ideas xD
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tillthelandslide · 4 years
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A Distracting Kiss
Request from the kind @pixie1484 : “Hey there.I would love if you could write a medical fanfic where Henry is sick and needs to take injections but is really scared and is a big baby when it comes to needles..Thanks a bunch💕”. I really hope you enjoy you, thank you for being so patient with me, sorry it took a while. 
Authors Note: Hope you enjoy this fluffy piece, we wanted to include Henry’s lovely bottom haha - L 
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Today was the day Henry would be getting his injections. He had texted you and begged you to come along with him, he was beyond nervous and it made you giggle. You couldn't understand how your best friend, the strongest, biggest, bravest person you knew, a man who performs dangerous stunts and fight sequences, was so afraid of a few injections. You kind of loved that he was nervous, not in a horrible way but it meant you could be there for him in a way no one else could. You and Henry hadn't known each other that long, you met him in the set of the Witcher where you worked and had hit it off immediately. Your friendship was very flirty and to those who didn't know you, well they would've guessed you were a couple. You remember attending the wrap party for the witcher and Henry had been attached to you, constantly holding your hand, or placing his hand on your waist, even pulling you to sit on his lap when he had had a few drinks. You didn't mind the dynamic of your relationship, but there was this unspoken tension between you, one in which drew you together, you were in love with him but never knew he felt the same.
You arrived at Henry's house and let yourself in with a spare key he had given you. You closed the door behind you as Kal ran up to you, you knelt down and pet him on the head, your fingers massaging behind his ears.
"Where's your daddy, big guy?" you said, making Kal pant happily at you.
"Henry?" you called out, placing your keys down on a table near Henry's door. You heard him grunt from the living room so walked there, Kal following closely behind you. You were met with Henry pacing back and forth, his index finger and thumb pulling at his bottom lip. You walked up to him and wrapped your small hand around his, making him stop pulling his lip.
"Hi." you said, moving his hand which was now in yours away from him.
"Hey" he grunted. He got like this when he was nervous, moody and brooding.
"Hen. Calm down it's going to be fine" you said, walking to sit on his sofa, you had some time before you needed to drive him to his appointment. Kal jumped up on the sofa, sprawling himself out across your lap, pouting up at his dad nervously.
"Henry Cavill, please sit down. Cmon your making Kal nervous" you said sternly, making him look down at Kal and pout.
"I'm sorry buddy" he said, stroking his head.
"Come here" you said, moving your legs further apart and gesturing for him to sit on the floor in between your legs. He did as he was told, his back facing you. Your hands rested against his shoulder, gently massaging them to try relieve some of the stress. You could feel Henry's shoulders drop as soon as you started massaging them, you could sense that he had calmed down just a little bit.
"Now listen to me okay? You're going to be fine, I'll be there the whole time, you can hold my hand if you want.
"Hmm. It's going to hurt isn't it?" he said, looking at you over his shoulder, he groaned when you loosened a particularly hard knot in his shoulder.
"It feels like barely a scratch" you said trying to reassure him. You could tell it hadn't worked because his lip was being chewed by his teeth.
"Henry you're going to bruise yourself" you said referring to his incessant chewing.
"Hmm" he said not listening to you, you leant forward over his shoulder, and did the first thing that came to your mind, which in this case was to place a kiss against his cheek, very close to his mouth. He stopped chewing his lip instantly, making you smile triumphantly. You stood up, offering him your hand which he took and you helped pull him up, his hands came to rest on your hips almost instinctively, yours resting on his shoulders.
"You'll be fine" you repeated, making him nod, although it was half-hearted. He pulled you against him, wrapping himself around you in a hug. You loved this vulnerable side of Henry and loved that he rarely showed it to many people, naming you feel special. One of your hands moved to the back of his, playing with the hairs there to try soothe him.
"We gotta go" you said, making the both of you pull away. You grabbed his hand, leading him to the door, you picked up your keys. You left Henry by the door, sorting out Kal as he was too preoccupied to do so. You looked down at Kal and spoke to him.
"We'll be back soon okay? Be good, you've got water and food and the back door is open slightly so you can do your business. We won't be long" you said, stroking his head, he soon huffed and walked away making you chuckle, he really didn't care that you were leaving. You looked back at Henry who was staring at his feet, his bottom lip back in between his teeth. Your small hand resting against his face, pulling him from his thoughts as you looked up at him, sympathy written across your face.
"Ready?" you said, your hand dropping to grasp his. He nodded and you opened the door, closing it and leading Henry to your car. You drove to the appointment, telling Henry to take a seat whilst you spoke to the receptionist. You were called in shortly after and Henry was told to sit down on the examination table.
"He's really nervous huh?" the doctor said to you, making you nod. This was Henry's doctor so he knew him well but he had never seen him this nervous before and he commented on it to you.
"It's just going to feel like a little scratch" the nurse said, making Henry nod, she began to prepare the injections and you stood next to Henry, him immediately grasping your hand.
"Why is the needle so long?" he said, you could feel him beginning to shake.
"It's okay, it's okay. Y’know I wouldn't let you do anything that would seriously hurt you, right?" you said, making him nod as the nurse came back over, she began to find his vein on his arm and he looked at you, you had never seen him look so worried.
"I'm going to administer the injection now okay? You'll feel a short scratch and that's it" the nurse said, Henry didn't reply so she didn't start yet. Henry was just looking at you and he was shaking so much, an idea came to mind so you nodded at the nurse. The needle was placed against his arm and as she was about to inject it, your fingers grasped his chin and you pushed your lips gently against his. He moved his lips against yours, completely forgetting about the injection.
"There's the first one done." the nurse said, placing some cotton wool on his arm and smirking at you. Henry looked between you and the nurse, dumbfounded, he didn't feel a thing, probably too distracted by your lips against his.
The whole time the doctor was preparing another injection, Henry's manager who had organised this had also informed them that he needed an anti-sickness injection as he was going to be doing a lot of travelling.
"So we've also been informed you need an anti-sickness injection, now this injection requires me and the nurse here. It has to be administered through the glutes, it will hurt a tiny bit more than the one in your arm and you will feel a numbness for a few hours after" the doctor said calmly, you could tell Henry was still a bit nervous but you think the kiss that happened was distracting him enough so he didn't get too worked up.
"Due us both needed to help, you can't be by his side unfortunately, you can take a seat here" the said kindly to you making you smile.
"That's fine" you smiled back, going to move away from Henry, who didn't let you and squeezed your hand harder.
"I'm just going to be sitting right here" you said, the chair was placed a tiny bit further away from him but he'd still be able to see you. He nodded and let you go. The doctor instructed him to lie down on the bed and pull his trousers down which he did and he then began inserting the injection. Henry's face pinched up slightly and you could tell he was uncomfortable, he wasn't in pain however which was good.
You tried to make him more comfortable by making a joke "Nice bum" you joked, making him chuckle (and the doctor and nurse too).
"There we go, all done" the doctor said, finishing up the injection.
"Now as I said, your glutes will feel a little bit numb for a while and may feel achy tomorrow but that feeling should go away in a day or 2. Same goes for your arm. If you have any problems like bruising or bleeding, come and see me" he said as Henry got ready, sitting up from the table.
"Thanks doc" Henry said, back to his usual self, shaking his hand.
"Thank you." you said, shaking his hand too.
"Might need your help to calm a few other patients." he said, making you laugh.
You drove Henry home, opening the door for him and smirking at him as you both walked inside.
"What?" he said, laughing to himself at how ridiculous he was behaving.
"Nothing" you shrugged, still laughing to yourself. You walked to the kitchen pulling out two glasses and filling them with water, walking back to his living room and sitting next to him on the sofa, passing him a glass.
He raised his eyebrows at you as he took a sip.
"Never known you to be such a big baby" you teased, nudging his shoulder.
"Hey that's mean" he said, pouting.
"I'm only joking. I like vulnerable Henry" you said smiling at him.
"Don't get used to it" he said, smiling and taking a sip from his water, leaning forward to place his drink down. He groaned as he did so.
"Man, my butt really aches" he said, making you check out his butt.
"Did you just check out my butt?" he said, making you giggle.
"It's a nice butt" you shrugged, not caring that you were being so open.
"Thank you and thanks for everything you did today. Nice trick by the way" he said and you presumed he was talking about the kiss.
"Anytime" you said, jokingly winking at him.
"Might have to take you up on the offer" he said, leaning in slightly.
"More than welcome to" you said, leaning in slightly too. Henry pushed forward a tiny bit more, pressing his lips against you lightly. His bottom lips felt slightly chapped, probably from how much he had been chewing it, but you didn't mind, his lips felt good against yours. It was just a sweet kiss but it was nice. Henry pulled away, pulling you into a hug, your head resting against his chest.
"You should know you're special to me yn. Not many people get to see me the way you saw me today" he said seriously.
"You mean to tell me that you don't act like a big baby to everyone" you said, making him laugh sarcastically.
"I'm serious though." he said, looking down at you.
"I know" you said, smiling sweetly up at him "I appreciate you being like that with me" you said, leaning up to place another sweet kiss against his lips.
All you knew in that moment was, you and Henry hadn't defined what you are, but you knew you were something to him, after all many people get to so the vulnerable Henry, or his nice butt for a matter of fact.
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mysteryofren · 4 years
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The Best Date ever
part 19 of So Happy Together
18: https://mysteryofren.tumblr.com/post/617223875887071232/think-about-what-i-said
  The sun on your skin. The breeze seems to constantly be flowing through the streets. The smell of the restaurants from the buildings ahead. You took in every single second you could. You needed to remember everything so you could tell the first order. You took pictures like crazy both with your phone and the camera Elaine had gotten you. It had been 3 days since you arrived in Florence. You had been so in love with the city you told your grandfather you didn't want to go anywhere else. He spoke to the hotel manager and managed to keep the room for the full week. You spent your days roaming the streets with him. Taking in the views of the city. You didn't want to leave. You wanted to stay here forever. It was the beginning of your 4th day you woke up early like you usually did, and ran to wake your grandfather. 
“What do you wanna do today? I think I wanna try visiting the Uffizi Gallery today.” you flipped through the little travel guide the hotel kept in each room.
“My dear. I'm sorry about this, but I'm not feeling very energetic today.”
“Oh. ok well maybe I can go get us breakfast from one of the restaurants outside, and we can just have a day in.” you said putting the book down.
“Don't be ridiculous. If you want to go out on your own I won't stop you. I'm old, you're young. Go see what the city has to offer you.”
“You're not that old. Besides I would feel bad leaving you here.” you really did. You didn't want to go off and see everything without him.
“Don't feel bad. Go. explore the city, and tell me all about it when you get back.” you kissed him and hugged him before running back to your room. You opened the window to get a feel for the air outside. Not its hottest day, but not cold either. Something with a light jacket could do. You just threw on a regular t-shirt and jeans and brought a jacket with you. You said goodbye to your grandfather and headed out. You walked out and down to the hotel lobby. Once you were outside you made your way to one of the restaurants outside. As soon as you stepped out the hotel doors you felt the familiar warmth of the sun hitting you. You would never get tired of that feeling. You looked at the scenery in front of you. The sun was barely up yet. The buildings across the street only had a few people walking by them. Even less people in them. 
  You made way towards the little bakery you and your grandfather had passed the other day. You took the time to think. It was still dark out back home. It was almost 8 am. That meant it was 1 am at home. That was crazy. You just woke up, and some of your friends were just going to bed. Elaine's tour was tomorrow. Her date with Matt was coming up. If they did date how would they make it work. Phasma went back to California to see her parents. What was she up to? She still had to be awake. What was Hux up to? You knew he was still probably at the school. You missed them all so much. What would happen once Hux, and Elaine left? Would you all stick together? Would Elaine get a new roommate and forget you existed? Would Hux go to England, and leave the memories behind him? No. he wouldn't. She wouldn't. You weren't sure of many things, but the one thing you knew without a doubt. The bond all 5 of you had was unbreakable. No matter where the world took you. They would always be there. You would always be there. 
 You had finally gotten to the bakery and walked in. it was only about a block away, but the area around it had looked so different . you walked in and went to pull out your phone to see if your grandfather wanted anything. You couldn't find it though. Could you have left it back at the hotel? You went to walk back out when you bumped into someone. He was out of breath. Like he had been running. His hair was red, but it wasn't bright red like Hux’s hair. It was dark. He also had it swept back, but he didn't use any product to keep it back. He wasn't pale like Hux either, he was a little tanner. He had a small scar across his nose, and another one that looked like it came from the back of his neck to his jaw. He smiled down at you before backing away from you. 
“Hey, sorry,” he said “I followed you back from the hotel. I've been looking for you for like 10 minutes. You dropped this.” 
He dug into his back pocket and took out your phone. Shit. good thing he found it. Anyone else would have just taken it. You grabbed it from his hand. 
“Shit thanks man. I didn't even notice.” 
“No problem. I was worried I wouldn't find you.”
“Are you eating here? Can I get you anything as a thank you?”
“No, you don't have to do that.”
“Cmon, I insist.” he shyly followed you in and you both stood in line looking at the menu.
“Im Y/N by the way.” 
“Oh, I'm Cal.”
 You were next in line. You both told the person working the register your order. You paid and you both went to the side counter to wait for everything to be ready. You stood in almost an awkward silence. Once your food was ready you grabbed it and went to a small table outside. You sat there a few minutes before the man walked out and looked over at you. 
“Mind if i sit with you?” 
“Of course not, go ahead.” 
“So uh where are you from? I think we might be staying at the same hotel, I see you around there a lot.”
“Oh, i'm not from anywhere special. Just some small town.”
“Well still where are you from?”
“It's a town called Tatooine”
“Cool, I'm from Bracca.” you had heard of it. Your father went there a long time ago.
“What's that like I heard it's like a big industrial town.”
“For the most part, yeah. My parents are lawyers though.” oh great another rich kid.
“So how old are you?” you asked, trying to divert the conversation from parents to literally anything else.
“Im 18. 19 in a month. My parents brought me here as an early birthday gift since the semester will still be going on when it comes around.” you both stayed talking for a good amount of time. An hour almost. He reminded you of what Hux could've been like. He was smart, but he was also carefree and goofy. It was cute. His eyes didn't have a cold look behind them like Hux’s did. They were dark and kind. You looked down at your phone and saw your grandfather had messaged you about his order.
“Hey sorry I gotta take my grandfather some food. That, and I gotta get going. I got a few things I wanna do today.”
“Oh what are you doing?”
“Just going to some museums and walking around the city.”
“It's a bit straight forward, but can I join you? My parents are doing some couple things, and I like hanging out with you.”
“Oh sure, I'd love that. I mean to not be alone.” Why were you nervous?
“Cool it's a date. I'll meet you in the hotel lobby when you're ready.” 
 Date? Like. a DATE date? Oh no. you were nervous. You watched as he walked back towards where the hotel was. Oh stars. You wish you could message Elaine. She's probably asleep but OH STARS WHAT DO YOU DO? You walked back into the bakery and ordered food for your grandfather. You made your way back, and the entire time your heart was racing. Once you were back at the room you went into your grandfather's room, and handed him the bag with his food. You chatted with him a bit, and let him know you were going out with a boy you had met from the hotel. When you both were done talking you went into your room, and changed into something a bit cuter. Maybe it wasn't a real date, but he was cute, and you're still recovering from everything back home. You style your hair, and put on a bit of makeup, before deciding you were good to go. Even if it wasn't a real date, you could have him take pictures of you for the first order. You said bye to your grandfather, and headed out. 
You looked around the lobby. Not seeing him anywhere. You decided to  sit in the small waiting area by the door for him. A couple minutes went by, and your phone buzzed. It was a message on instagram.
‘Good thing I thought to get your instagram :) where are you?’ oh thank the stars he wasn't ditching you.
‘I'm in the lobby by the door.’ he had read it, but didn't reply. A few seconds later you saw him coming from the other side of the lobby.
“I couldn't see you behind the plant, sorry.” he said smiling. He changed too. Now you didnt feel so weird about it. 
“No problem. You ready?”
“Yeah so what do you wanna do?” 
  You told him about how you wanted to visit the Uffizi Gallery, and see some more of the city. You both walked out, and headed for the gallery. You both went back and forth about everything you could possibly think of. You guys talked about school, friends, family the list went on and on. Once you guys finally got to the gallery you walked around admiring everything around you two. You took some pictures with your camera, both of the art, and Cal. he did the same. He used your camera to take some pictures of you posing by some of the pieces they had. One certain picture he took 2 photos, and slipped the second one in his pocket. When you questioned it he said he didn't want to forget the day. You could have sworn you were in love when he said it too.
 You would stop people occasionally to take pictures of the two of you together. You didn't want to forget the day either. While looking at one of the pieces he even took your hand in his. He moved pretty fast, but you weren't complaining. It felt like you two were together for a lifetime. It felt like after the cafe talking to him was like it was nothing. You were so nervous at the thought of this being a date. Now it didn't seem so bad. This is what you were looking for. You felt normal again. Like nothing at home was wrong. You were just a girl having a small fling with some boy in a different country during your break. You liked him though. Not as much as you liked someone else, but you did. It felt like the day was one big dream. 
“What should we do now?” he asked while you both sat on a small bench outside the gallery. 
“I don't know we can probably just walk around. See what there is to do around here.”  
“Alright then. Lets go.” he took your hand in his, and you both walked. No destination in mind. Just a need for adventure. 
“So I saw on your instagram your last name is Kenobi. I don't know why but it's really familiar.” 
“Well my dad has some business’ in Bracca. You've probably heard of him. Alden Kenobi.”
“Oh yeah. He basically owns the city he's got so many places down there.”
“So what's your last name?” you really didn't want to talk about your parents. 
“Kestis.”
“Cool, so you're in college? What are you studying?”
He told you about his love for engineering.  He talked about how his whole life he would constantly take things apart just to put them back together. He talked about it like it was art. It was adorable. Part of you is glad you dropped your phone. If you hadn't you couldn't have met him. Now that you're here with him you felt good. 
“So you're here with your grandfather huh?”
“Yeah. he got me the tickets as a christmas gift. I've never been out of the country before so he wanted to bring me.”
“Really? Not even with your parents?”
“Uhh, me and my parents aren't very close.” 
“Oh, sorry, I didn't know,” it felt awkward again until he asked. “So do you have friends back home?” 
 Now it was your turn to gush. You told him all about them. You told him about Elaine, and her love for soccer and plants. Matts awkwardness, Hux’s intensity, and Phasma's goofiness.they were the world to you, and you loved talking about them. He told you about his friends back home. A girl named Cere, and some guy called Greeze. They met when he started college. 
 The day went on. You both walked around for hours exploring everything the city had to offer you. You took lots of pictures, and let him keep a few. You hoped he would show Cere and Greeze when he went back to school. It felt like a dream. This was the closest thing to peace you've had in awhile. You felt almost as good as you did new years. If he didn't live so far, you could see yourself with him. It could never happen. He's in college. You've still got next year left before you are in one. All good things come to end and so did your date. Both of you somehow found yourselves back in front of the hotel. It was dark now. Actually it was late. Almost 10. 
“Hey, I gotta go find my parents, but I had a lot of fun today.”
“Yeah me too. It was definitely what I needed.” you said smiling at him. 
“Yeah I hope we can do it again while we're here.” he grabbed your shoulder gently, and kissed your cheek.
“I'll message you later.” he said with a smile as he walked away. 
 Maybe it was a date. Even if it wasn't. It was still the best date ever.
tags: @wumboho @pylopenpolo @duty-isnt-always-honour @wondering-wishing-well
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noradarhkpalmer · 4 years
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go elf yourself
Title: go elf yourself
Rating: PG
Pairing: Nora Darhk/Ray Palmer aka Darhkatom
Warnings: None
Summary/Notes: Nora Darhk pulls out her elf costume every year to get her through the holidays, this Christmas though, she meets a special person who could help change her life for the better. (Modern AU)
Day one of the 2019 edition of 25 days of Darhkatom! Feel free to click the through the tag to see last year’s! Basically, like last year, I will be posting all loosely related (unless stated otherwise) fics for 25 days straight!
ao3 link: here
Nora was starting to feel like her ‘starving artist’ motif was getting old. This realization would’ve been much to her parents chagrin, god rest their souls. She’d done a lot of odd jobs to pick up extra cash: dog walker, Swyft driver, and now that the Christmas season was upon them: she was pulling out that damn elf costume. Sure she’d broken it in enough that it was no longer itchy and she loved seeing the kids light up at meeting Santa, yeah, but she didn’t like when the parents would force their kids for a dumb picture they wouldn’t remember, and pay, honestly in her opinion, far too much for one stupid picture.
But it would pay her bills until the new year, combined with watching her friends John and Gary’s cat, Cleo, while they honeymooned in the Swiss Alps, and that’s all that mattered.
Nora shuffled into the mall and listened to her boss debrief yeah yeah yeah there’d be two Santas this year because of pay cuts it was cheaper to pay two at less hours than one for all. Nora stopped listening and re-familiarized herself with the camera, she wished she had enough money to spare for even a basic model of one of those, her hands itching to get back into photography full time.
Finally after redundant training, the workshop was open. Kids and parents lined up to see Santa, an older gentleman who’d done the job for years. She went through the motions for a full two hours until she heard her name.
“NORA! You’re back again this year!”
Nora smiled cordially at her friend Mona who did this job every winter she had. “I am!”
“I’m so excited!” Mona bounced up and down, the jingle bells on her outfit bouncing with her.
“Could you go excitedly redirect the line?”
Mona nodded and sets off getting the line in order.
There’s a full week of this routine before Nora’s life completely changed.
“UNCLE RAY!!! Cmon!!! Santa’s gonna leave before we get to the front!” Nora heard a boy’s voice whine. She looked up to see through the crowd, a boy no older than six tugging on the arm of a man she couldn’t see.
“Yeah uncle Ray! Mom and dad always get here waaaaayyyy earlier!” Another whined.
Nora rolled her eyes and got back to work, at least when the boys get to the front they won’t be pitching a fit about seeing Santa.
It’s about a half hour later when she spotted them and looked up at the face of their Uncle Ray.
And holy mother of baby Jesus, this Uncle Ray is what she’d like to unwrap come Christmas morning.
“Can they get pictures individually and together? Their parents usually do that.”
Nora nodded, vaguely recognizing the boys from years past. “Sure thing.”
The boys scurried up to Santa as Mona animatedly explained the packages to Uncle Ray. Nora instructed the boys accordingly to get individual and then a shot with the two of them.
“This job seems like fun.” Ray said, and Nora realizes, to her.
“Umm yeah I guess! Lines can get a little nuts but Mona is super helpful.”
“Are you always behind the camera.”
“Most of the shift but sometimes Mona is.”
“So they allow you to take breaks? Have lunch?”
“Yeah what do you think we aren’t allowed to sit down our whole shift?”
“No…”
“This job is a lot harder when the pictures don’t sync, when the camera malfunctions, I have to exhaust all options before calling IT or else I’m in hot water. This is a complex job. It’s hard wrangling kids, making them look at the camera, and parents aren’t always nice and neither are the kids.”
“Lady I’m sorry I didn’t…”
“You didn’t think yeah, please take your nephews if you’re not gonna get a package and go elf yourself alright?”
Ray tried to hide a laugh.
“What?” Nora asked with the threat level of an angry bunny.
“An elf is telling me to go elf myself. It’s just funny.”
“Funny?”
Ray can’t stop laughing and Nora realized how ridiculous this whole thing is. She’s burned out from snapping pictures and asks Mona to switch out so she can go on a break. She shuffled with her tinsel between her legs over to Ray once the boys have their photos.
“I’m sorry I snapped.”
“It’s okay. Even elves have their limits.”
Nora glared.
“Sorry last elf joke!”
“Did your nephews enjoy themselves?”
The boys flanking Ray nodded. “Yeah especially when you yelled at Uncle Ray it was really funny!”
Nora’s cheeks flushed red. “Oh umm well.”
“Do it again!”
Nora shook her head. “Sorry boys I try to not lose my temper.”
“Awwwww.” They whined.
“Do elves take hot cocoa breaks?”
Nora looked up at him and Ray retracts.
“Okay that was the last one, sorry it was my lame attempt at asking you out.”
The boys next to them gasped and cover their mouth in scandal and Nora smiled. “As long as you don’t mind that I put caramel drizzle on top.”
“Not at all.”
xxxx
It’s a few days later that Nora finally works a shift with the new Santa. She eyed him, he’s clearly wearing a fake beard, so he’s not old enough to sport the natural face hair of a Santa. She nudged Mona.
“What’s this Santa’s deal?”
“Oh he’s super nice! I haven’t talked to him much but he’s really nice.”
“Why did they hire a young Santa?”
“Most of the kids can’t tell and the ones that do we tell Santa shaved his beard but didn’t want to scare the kiddos.”
Nora eyed her in suspicion. When there’s a break in the day she shuffled over to Santa. She checked her phone, noting no text from Ray. After she’d formally introduced herself over cocoa with him and his nephews, they had exchanged numbers. They’d been texting non stop but today? Silence.
Nora sighed and Santa patted the space next to him. She slumped down.
“Ho ho ho, my elf, what’s got you so blue this Christmas? Is it something a wish to Santa can fix?”
Nora smiled and stared down at her lap. “I don’t know if you can fix this one, Santa, I’m just missing someone which is silly because I haven’t known them for very long.”
“A person can mean everything to you in a matter of days. And that’s quite alright.”
“I think he’s some big tech higher up, I’m just a loser artist, I don’t have a shot in…” she looked around at the passing children, “heck.”
Santa belly laughs again and pats her leg. “I think I can work some of my Santa magic for you, my dear, just you wait.”
She only had to wait a few more hours, after the mall closed. She cashed out the drawers when she heard someone behind her.
“We just closed for the night Santa will be back tomorrow.”
“I’m actually looking for the cutest elf in Santa’s workshop.”
Nora smiled wide, hearing Ray’s voice, she turned around and her breath left her. There he stood, half dressed in a Santa suit, holding his hat and beard in his hand. “You’re the other Santa? Why? Aren’t you like stupid rich?”
“I’m doing this for free so the other Santa who is getting up there in age, can have days off so it’s better on his joints. He gets all my pay though.”
Nora gasped. “Ray… so wait that means you heard…”
“You talking about missing me? Sorry I ran late this morning and well I was doing this all day.”
Nora nodded. “Right yeah… gosh I feel like such an idiot.”
“Don’t.” Ray takes her hand. “Don’t feel like an idiot because I’ve been missing you.”
“Well I’ve been right here all day.”
“But I haven’t been able to do this.” Ray cupped her cheeks in his hands and kissed her softly.
Nora smiled after the kiss breaks. “Is Santa allowed to kiss one of his elves?”
Ray rolled his eyes playfully. “I can stop.”
“Don’t you dare.” Nora poked him in the chest.
“I’m gonna make this the best Christmas you’ve ever had.”
“So does that mean you’re like one-up yourself every Christmas?”
Ray playfully dipped her. “You bet your ass I will.”
Two Years Later
“Did you set the timer?”
“Of course I did what kind of photographer do you think I am?” Nora rushed back over to her family and pulled Tori into her lap so she’s sitting between her and Ray. The baby clapped happily as Nora gently bounced her, counting down until the very last second and stopping so they get a good picture. Nora went to the camera and played back the pictures, they finally got a good one! Nora waved Ray over with Tori in his arms and smiles.
“Looks great, babe.” Ray kissed the top of her head. Nora took their one year old in her arms and kissed Ray properly.
“Thanks, think it’s good enough to use for the website?”
“Absolutely. Have I told you how proud I am of you?”
“Mmmm not today.”
“Well I’m so incredibly proud of you. You’ve come so far.”
“And managed to grow two humans while running a photography business!”
“Nora, we only have one… wait… are you saying…” Ray’s eyes grew wide.
Nora grinned and nodded. “I know you like to one up on Christmas but I couldn’t help myself. Apparently neither could you.” She elbowed him playfully.
“I love you. So much.” Ray kissed her and Tori fussed between them.
“Aww don’t like mama kissing Santa Claus, baby girl?” Nora kissed all over Tori’s face instead, making the girl giggle. “Gonna be a big sister!”
“Does this mean we can do family photos next year with us as Santa and Mrs. Claus and them as tiny elves?”
Nora let out a small laugh. “Sure babe. Why not.”
“Good cause they can’t know Santa fell in love with an elf. Might ruin his street cred.” Ray grinned cheekily.
Nora elbowed him again. “Oh go elf yourself.”
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Untitled Series VIII
-kPART ONE - PART TWO - PART THREE - INFORMATIONAL DIRECTORY  - PART FOUR - PART FIVE - PART SIX - PART SEVEN
Pairing: Erik Killmonger x Reader
A/N: Here we go! This was supposed to be the end of the last chapter but Tumblr wasn’t having none of that.
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The seven of you were waiting in line for the Ski-lift and you were starting to have second thoughts. You’d always been uncomfortable around heights and to start off on something like this was making you more anxious than normal. The next in line was you and Ty when suddenly you started to panic.
“I can’t do this,” you said backing away. Ty’s excited expression dropped and you suddenly felt guilty.
“It’s okay, I’ll stay down here with you.” Ty said stepping aside the line.
“No you should go. Don’t let me stop yo-
“Well if she isn’t going to go, I’ll go up with you.” Lisa said from behind you two.
“What about Erik?” Ty asked.
“He went off to do God knows what. And I want to Ski,” she said in that irritating voice of hers. Everything that came out of her mouth sounded like she was whining.
“Are you sure you don’t want to go, Y/N?” Ty said, the reluctance to go with Lisa clear in his voice.
“Yeah I’m positive, I’ll be fine,” you said and with that they boarded the lift together.
You decided to perch yourself on a nearby bench and take a few pictures of the surroundings when Erik walked up beside you.
“Why you not on the lift?” He asked, looking at the seat besides you as if he considered sitting down but thought better of it.
“I’m afraid of heights. And Lisa couldn’t find you, so her and Ty got on the lift and I stayed behind,” you said looking up at him. His nose and ears had turned red from the cold.
It’s adorable….
“So you just sitting out here by yourself?” Erik asked looking out in the distance.
“Yup,” you said, twiddling your thumbs. You didn’t know why you felt so nervous talking to him. You didn’t want to say the wrong thing and he shut you out again, this being the longest conversation you two had had in over a month.
You missed having Erik in your life.
“Cmon,” he said gruffly and you followed him until you realized he was heading to get on the Ski-lift.
“Oh no, no Erik I can’t. I can’t do heights I-“ you were interrupted by him grabbing your hand, pulling you closer to him.
“You think I’d let anything happen to you? You know you safe as long as you with me. I’ll always take care of you,” Erik said and you found yourself following him onto the Ski lift anyways.
He held your gloved hand in his own, helping you on first before seating himself. You were fine at first but the higher it seemed to rise off the ground, the more you felt the need to distract yourself from looking down. So you chose to talk.
“So how have you been?” You asked Erik, looking over at him.
“Fantastic,” he said sarcastically, looking straight ahead.
“How’d your finals go?” You asked.
“You know I aced that shit,” Erik grinned still looking forward.
“That’s good that’s…. good,” you said, running out of polite conversation.
“So are we okay?” You asked.
“Why wouldn’t we be?” Erik said.
“Well you won’t look at me for one.” You blurted out and you saw his eyes narrow before finally setting his gaze on you.
“Well, I’m looking at you now,” Erik said, his gaze set on you and suddenly you felt foolish. What did it even matter if he looked at you or not? He was your friend, nothing more.
Well… not nothing….
~*~
“Well, I’m looking at you now,” Erik said, setting his gaze on you. God, you were prettier than he remembered, your little round brown nose red from the snow, despite your brown skin. As a matter of fact, he though it it complemented you skin beautifully, your cheeks rosier than ever.
You’re big brown eyes stared back at him, innocence written all over them, before you glanced down. That was a mistake. He saw you grip the side rail of the seat for dear life. He instinctively wrapped an arm around your waist to calm you.
“I got you, I got you,” Erik murmured, all too away of how soft your form was even beneath the ridiculous layers of your ski suit.
“So…” you trailed off, trying to make conversation “how do you like Canada so far?”
“I don’t know. It’s cold as shit. And I thought I’d see more moose here,” he said earning a giggle from you.
“You mean ‘Meese’,” you giggled again. He couldn’t deny he missed your laugh. And your voice. And your face, body, presence, everything….
“Not a word,” Erik grinned. Things were so easy between you two. At least, they used to be before he started falling for you.
“And Lisa? She likes it up here?” You asked in that enthusiastic voice of yours.
“Yeah,” Erik said, not really in the mood to talk about Lisa. She was the closest thing to you when you weren’t around but being in your presence for even a second made it obvious she didn’t hold a candle to the real thing.
“She really is a sweet girl, I think she’s fitting in pretty good with everyone. We’re so glad you decided to bring her,” You said as if you’d rehearsed it.
“No you’re not,”
“E-Excuse me?”
“You’re not glad I brought her. No one is. Except for maybe Ty’s happy-go-lucky ass. Y’all don’t like her and find her annoying,” Erik said coolly, looking out at the beautiful mountain range before them.
“I-I never said that,” you said but there was obvious guilt in your eyes.
“You didn’t have to. Sky did,” Erik smirked. Sky was never one to pull punches.
“What happened between you and Sky? Did you guys break up or something?” You asked in that little innocent voice again.
“Break up? We were never together,” Erik was nearly choking on his own laughter. Your face started to heat up from embarrassment.
“Oh, I thought you guys had made it official,” you mumbled.
“Sky’s gay, Y/N. Always has been, always will be,” Erik could help but snicker at the way your eyes nearly popped out of your head.
“She’s what?! I thought you guys were sleeping together for months!” you shrieked, seeming to forget how high up off the ground you were.
“Nope, dicks the last thing running through that girl’s mind.” Erik chuckled.
“Speaking if that…” you trailed off, face heating up once more.
“What about it?” Erik asked his eyes playful.
“Would you maybe consider…. going to Lisa’s room for your…. early morning endeavors…? It’s just that I can hear… everything…. and I just thought it might be less… uncomfortable that way….” you trailed off.
“Uncomfortable for who? Because me and my girl are just fine,” Erik said coldly.
“I- I didn’t mean-
“No, Y/N, you did mean it that way. But I gotta hear Ty eating you out all night? Fuck you, bruh,” Erik was seething. He removed his arm from around your waist, crossing them over his chest.
You guys reached the top and Erik got off smoothly, sliding away. Your exit, of course, was no where near as smooth. You wobbled a little bit getting off then fell face first into the snow. Erik reluctantly held out a hand to help you up but you ignored him completely, getting up and moving past him like he wasn’t even standing there.
Erik shrugged and skied off, finding Lisa and the others still at the top of the slope.
“Erik!!!!” Lisa’s shrill voice called as she ran up to him, throwing her arms around him. He shrugged her off.
“Hey man, is Y/N at the bottom by herself?” He said, worry marring his face.
“Nah, she behind me. We rode up together,” Erik said and he saw Ty’s expression fall.
“You got her to ride up?” Ty said, the irritation clear in his voice.
“Yeah, she know she safe with me,” Erik smirked, and with that Ty skied off to meet you.
~*~
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