#xander x lila

[meganlpie]

Mistaken Initials

Based on this request: Okay I know you’re a sucker for Soulmate AUs so how about one where the soulmates initials are on the skin and they change to names when they meet their soulmate? Reader is a rookie detective and meets Jerome during the investigation of his mom’s death. Reader freaks because “valeska” appears on her, but no first name. She thinks it’s still Jerome until she finally meets Jeremiah.

Here you are, lovely! I apologize for the wait! *Familiar characters are NEVER mine!*

Warnings: Soulmate AU, a little angst, a little fluff. Mentions of murder. It's Gotham, people. Jerome is a warning of his own

Pairings: Pre-Spray!Jeremiah Valeska x fem!reader, mentions of Jerome Valeska, Jim Gordon, and Harvey Bullock.

The homicide case of Lila Valeska was the first case you'd ever worked as a rookie detective with the GCPD. It had been equal parts terrifying and exciting. That is, until you were introduced to one Jerome Valeska. As soon as he meet your gaze, your arm began to burn a little. Much to your surprise, you removed your jacket to find the name "Valeska" in place of what had once been a simple "V". The "J" had remained the same.

          Jerome had noticed it too and grinned as if he knew something you didn't. You never got the chance to ask him though. After Jim and Harvey saw the name on your arm, they made damn sure you wouldn't be allowed anywhere near Jerome again. For a couple years, you would remain in the dark about your soulmate. For years, you would think that, despite the evidence, your soulmate was in fact Jerome. You were certain of it. Until the case of Xander Wilde was brought to your attention.

          "Why am I being pulled for this?" you asked Harvey, "Last time I checked, you two didn't want me anywhere near a case involving Jerome Valeska." Harvey sighed and looked to Jim, clearly pissed with your partner yet again. "Jerome's looking this Xander Wilde. We need to find him first. You, me, and Harv are going after him while everyone else looks for Jerome." Reluctantly, you grabbed your firearm and followed your two partners out of the precinct.

          It took what felt like ages to find out where Xander Wilde was, but you were not expecting what would happen next. The young man with reddish hair turned around, prompting you and the other two detectives to raise your weapons. "Oh God, there's two of 'em," Harvey declared. The man in question raised his hands as his gaze swept over the three of you. When his eyes met yours, that stinging sensation returned to your arm.

          You firearm, thankfully with the safety still on, dropped to the floor with a clatter. You watched as the "J" on your arm suddenly changed to a name. "Jeremiah," you whispered. "What?" Jim snapped, earning a glare from both you and Jeremiah.

          "You're Jeremiah Valeska," you stated, ignoring Jim. Jeremiah's eyes widened as you continued, "Jerome's twin." Jim and Harvey exchanged a glance before Jim asked you how you knew that. You slowly lifted your arm to show him the name now glaring up at you. Your eyes never left Jeremiah's. You couldn't look away. You never would have imagined this.

          Jeremiah seemed so…different to his brother. Quiet, intelligent, and calm. Jeremiah was nothing like you expected, but maybe that was a good thing. You listened with a heavy heart as Jeremiah explained to the three of you why he changed his name and why no one knew Jerome even had a twin. You had no idea how anyone could do that to their own brother. However, you got a hint of a different side to Jeremiah when Harvey revealed that Jeremiah knew where Jerome was. In fact, he had imprisoned him in the bunker.

          You watched Jeremiah's face as Jim and Harvey argued with him. "Arkham has never been able to keep him locked up. At least, in here, if Jerome manages to escape, he won't be able to find his way through the maze," Jeremiah stated. Jim looked at you and you shrugged. You knew what the right thing was, but you also knew that Jeremiah was right. Jerome had already escaped Arkham a few times since being convicted at the age of 18. "I don't like it," Harvey replied just as the lights in the bunker went out, plunging the four of you into darkness.

          When the lights flickered back on a moment later, it only took a split second for you and Jeremiah to notice that Jerome was no longer in his cell. Jeremiah's face paled with fear. "I have to get out of here. If he finds me-" You cut him off by gently squeezing his arm. "You know the way out. Jerome doesn't. You'll be fine, but we should go. Now." His eyes traveled down to your hand before he met your gaze once more and nodded. "Lead the way," you said.

          Your heart was pounding in your ears as you followed Jeremiah to the exit while Jim and Harvey chased after Jerome. Just as the two of you approached a door that you assumed was the way out, a voice called out and Jeremiah froze. "Hello, Brother." You and Jeremiah both turned to find Jerome holding a gun. He smiled at you. "And hello, Detective. I knew you'd find this guy sooner or later. Soulmates have a way of finding each other, don't they?"

          "You knew. Of course you knew. That's why you looked so smug that day." Jerome shrugged a little. "I knew you'd end up finding my brother eventually. Only I found him first," he stated before turning his attention back to his brother. "And look at you. To think, I used to be the handsome one."

          "How'd you make it through the maze?" Jeremiah asked and Jerome laughed, sending unpleasant shivers down your spine. "We may not look the same anymore, but we still think that same. Besides, you used to draw those stupid things all the time as a kid. I paid attention!" You jumped as fear shot through you. Normally you could handle the likes of Jerome Valeska, but had you really just found your soulmate only to lose him?          

You zoned out nearly entirely as your thoughts raced in your head. It wasn't until you and Jeremiah were outside once again with Jim and Harvey that you came back to reality. "Thank you. No one had ever stuck by me when Jerome was involved," Jeremiah said and you smiled a little. "Well, I hate to say it, but you're stuck with me now." Jeremiah laughed softly. "I-I think I'd like that."

(a/n: I hope you like it!)

Forever Tags: @fizzyxcustard @brewsthespirit-blog @sirkekselord @aikibriarrose @lady-of-lies @motleymoose @stories-by-shanna-p @esoltis280 @dark-angel-is-back @supernatural4life2022

Gotham Tags are OPEN!!

#gotham #soulmate au #jeremiah valeska #jeremiah valeska x reader #jeremiah x reader

[afternoon-skies]

Melodic Music Mix: Create the Perfect Playlist for Your Melodic Journey

Welcome to the world of melodic music, where each note carries you on a captivating journey of emotions. Whether you want to unwind after a long day or seek inspiration for your melodic journey, a well-curated music playlist is the perfect companion. Today, let's take you on a fulfilling musical adventure.

When crafting a favorite playlist, the key lies in selecting songs with emotions and creating a seamless flow from one track to another. Begin by identifying the mood you wish to set for your journey – whether it be soothing, uplifting, energetic, or a combination of various sentiments. Once you have a clear direction, explore different genres, such as classical, ambient, electronic, or even instrumental versions of popular songs, to find melodies that resonate with your desired mood.

Consider the tempo and rhythm of each track, as they can greatly influence the overall feel of your playlist. A mix of slow and fast-paced songs can create a dynamic experience, while a consistent tempo can help maintain a sense of tranquility or energy throughout. Feel free to experiment and include songs that may seem unconventional at first. Sometimes, the most unexpected melodic music mix can profoundly impact your journey.

Popular Playlists You Can Consider For Your Melodic Journey

Chillanthropist Guest Mix Debut: Chillhop and Lofi Chill Mix

Full Track List:

quickly, quickly – Gorge

quickly, Lie

League of Legends, Xander. – Growing Flowers

Xander. – Cheers

Haux, Samuraii – Caves – Samuraii Remix

Forester – Lost

Cannons – Footsteps in the Dark

Lila Drew, Majid Jordan – 2023 (Majid Jordan Remix)

Billie Eilish, Astronomyy – Ocean Eyes (Astronomyy Remix)

Alex Schulz ft. Ashe – Permanent Summer

Christine and the Queens, Paradis – Tilted (Paradis Remix)

The Bins – Beijos (Amerigo Gazaway Remix)

silvershore, Anki – orbit

Golden Era EDM throwback mix

Full Track List: 

Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch – Sweet Nothing

David Guetta feat. Sia – Titanium 

Zedd feat. Foxes – Clarity (Tiesto remix X original mix)

Afrojack feat. Eva Simmons – Take Over Control 

Martin Solveig feat. Dragonette – Hello 

Calvin Harris feat. Ayah Marar – Thinking About You 

Eric Prydz – Every Day

Pryda – 2Night X Oasis – Wonderwall

Otto Knows – Million Voices X Coldplay – Fix You

Nadio Ali, Starkillers & Alex Kenji – Pressure (Alesso remix)

One Republic – If I Lose Myself (Alesso Remix)

Swedish House Mafia – Don't You Worry Child X Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition (Axwell & Dirty South remix) 

Adrian Lux – Teenage Crime (Axwell & Henrik B remix) 

Calvin Harris – Feel So Close 

Kaskade vs. Sebastian Ingrosso & Tommy Trash – Eyes Reloaded (Kaskade mash-up)

Steve Aoki & Wynter Gordon – Ladi Dadi (Tommy Trash remix) 

Tim Berg – Seek Bromance 

Axwell, Ingrosso, Angello & Laidback Luke – Leave the World Behind

Calvin Harris – I'm Not Alone (Deadmau5 remix) 

Kaskade – 4AM (Adam K & Soha mix)

Escape to a Sunny Afternoon With Uplifting Music

Full Track List:

Isak Danielson – Broken (Lost Frequencies Cut)

Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding – Miracle (Mau P remix)

Alesso – Without You

DubVision – P.R.O.G.2

Third-Party – Thee Chords (Feel So High) 

Vintage Culture, Franky Wah – Alive 

Jerome Isma-Ae, Weekend Heroes – In The Dark 

GENESI – Everything You Have Done (Meduza edit)

Fred again.., Skrillex & Four Tet – Baby again..

MK & Dom Dolla – Rhyme Dust

John Summit, Hayla – Where You Are (Gorgon City remix) 

Steve Brian feat. Christian Carcamo – Us (Axis remix) 

Noise & Westend feat. No/Me – Push To Start

Nelly Furtado, Dom Dolla – Eat Your Man

FISHER & Aatig – Take It Off

Chris Lake & Aluna – Beggin’

Skrillex & BEAM – Selecta 

Duke Dumont – The Chant

Matt Fax & x.o.anne – Underwater

Rebel of Sleep & Joseph Crime – Around

Do you like this vibe? So, what are you waiting for? Let's embark on this musical and melodious journey together! Follow afternoon skies for more!!

#Melodic Music Mix #music playlist

[ecofinisher]

I "borrowed" it from Sorceress2000 from DeviantArt.

Rule: Add the ships into the list randomly, follow the questions and answer them. Don't cheat and exchange the ships for the sake of a question.

You're allowed to add pictures, videos, gifs, anything you want to your answers.

I tag @catcie-moved @tinycandle , @ladyfreya123 and @ladyfreya123 for this, if you'd like to. Anyone else is welcome to play this.

SIX PAIRINGS I LIKE: 1. Daniel x Eva (Mar Salgado) 2. Adrien x Kagami (Miraculous) 3. Nathanael x Lila (Miraculous) 4. Skye x Chase (PAW Patrol) 5. Jin x Yi (Abominable) 6.  Gerda x Rollan (Snow Queen - Wizart) THREE SHIPS I'VE ABANDONED: 7. Kristoff x Anna (Frozen) 8. Xander Clavell and Tamara Donner (The Sims 3) 9. Adrien x Marinette (Miraculous) THREE SHIPS I'VE NEVER LIKED: 10. Chloe and Nathanael (Miraculous) 11. Duarte x Nazaré (Nazaré - SIC) 12. Leandro x Marta (Coraçao d'Ouro) TWO SHIPS THAT HAVE PIQUED MY INTEREST: 13. Kai x Alfida (Snow Queen - Wizart) 14.  Krel x Mary (3 Below)

1. Why do you dislike #11 so much? It got with the time of the season pretty much bland and chliché. Both used other persons to get over each other, but end up betraying them. Season 2 their relationship seemed more fairytale-like. They were portrayed as perfect at least in my eyes. (You know, almost flawless)

2. Who do you know that ships #13? I have no idea.

3. What would be your ideal scenario for couple #3? Lila has a terrible idea and brings Nathaniel along. He alines cause he loves her and he doesn't want her to get in trouble.

4. What is your favorite moment for #1? Their last scene in the finale.

5. How long have you been following couple #6?  Since November 2020. Eventually a few months before, but I forgot they existed.

6. What's the story with #8? What made you stop caring?  (XanderxTamara) I actually don't know. I only remember, that I noted, that Xander and Ayesha were workpals and some day I made them going out with each other. I honestly find them cuter, than XanderxTamara. 7. Which ship do you prefer - #2 or #4? AdrienxKagami 8. You have the power to make one ship non-existent. Choose from #10 or #12.  I'd say LeandroxMarta cause it's canon -_- 9. What interests you about #14? Why people ship it. Why I care about it. Why it is actually cute, when they just spoke to each other for like two times.

10. When did you stop liking #7? 2015 or so. About a year later after the movie came out. Don't remember the year of release.

11. Did your waning interest in #9 kill your interest in the series? In a way, yes, but there are more reasons I lost interest on the show.

12. What's a song that reminds you of #5? Perfect for me by Justin Timberlake - Because DisneyDreamer sent me it :3 13. Which of these ships do you love the most right now? (6) "THeYr3 w3Re M4d3 F0r 3aCh 0tH3r" Oh wait, wrong fandom......you know, these two dorks.

14. Which do you dislike the most? ChloexNathanael perhaps.

15. If you could have any of these pairings double date, who would they be? GerdaxRollan and AnnaxKristoff. xD I want Krisoff and Rollan just get perplexed at how similar Anna and Gerda are until they figure out Anna and Gerda are practically inspired by the same girl.

16. Have #2 kissed yet? Elaborate if yes. They have a canceled one. Because writers fcking realized they're the true endgame, but are working hard to convince otherwise. (And it kinda fails)

But 6 had one, but it didn't get into the movie 😂 Well.....it was animated in 2D in the credits, which is fine. (Source: Wizart Animation)

17. Did #4 have a happy ending? Do you think one is likely?

What can I say? They're just kids.....puppies....I dunno, young.

18. What did make you start shipping #13? I dunno, they reminded me of TomatoFox

19. If only one could happen, which would you prefer - #2 or #6? Adrigami, cause Gerda and Rollan were destined for each other since night one.

20. You have the power to decide the fate of #10. What happens to them?

They just vanish out of the fandom. What else can I wish? They're not canon nor semi-canon, so.....

#done this when facebook was down #lol #shipping meme #tagging ga #tagging game

[ficklefics]

Cure - Jeremiah Valeska x Reader

You and Jeremiah have been friends since childhood, and something more since you were teenagers. But the spray has changed him, and you don't know what to do about it.

MASTERLIST

Requested by @satroza 

Warnings: Unhealthy relationship, poisoning (?), choking

You’ve known Jeremiah for as long as you can remember. You had both grown up at Haly’s Circus, the two of you and his twin Jerome. The three of you were as thick as thieves, spending almost every waking moment together. After your mother died, you became practically part of the family. Not that it was a perfect family. Lila was a less than loving mother; in fact, she was cruel, heartless at times. And Jerome took the brunt of it. You could never figure out why, whether he was just in the way more, or louder. But it made him angry. And when Jerome got angry, he hurt things. First animals. You would dispose of the evidence, hide it from people who would ask questions. But then it got worse. He would try to hurt people. Namely, Jeremiah. You were lucky. You managed to escape his wrath most of the time. But you saw what he did to Jeremiah, saw the results. Burns, cuts, scars. The fear in his eyes. But he held strong through it all. Until Jerome came for you. A blade in the night, screaming, blood, a nightmare come true. By the end of the next day, you were gone from the circus. Barely ten years old.

Jeremiah’s uncle Zach helped you stay together, made sure the same family took you in, set you up with everything you need to start over. Jeremiah became Xander Wilde, and you became Jay Parsons. Through the years you never separated – if anything, what happened with Jerome only brought the two of you closer. When you were fifteen, Jeremiah kissed you for the first time. It was clumsy, awkward, inelegant. But perfect.

After that, you just fell together. It was inevitable really. You shared every part of your lives. And when Jerome returned, you suffered him together. You knew he would be angry – it was his nature – but the seething hate in his eyes, whenever he looked at you, burned into your very soul. Sitting on that stage, waiting to die… It was indescribable. But then it was over. In an instant Jerome was dead. You were free of him. Free of the fear, free of the danger, free of the constant threat hanging over your heads, poisoning your relationship. It was just the two of you. For the first time in fifteen years.

Or so you thought. But you couldn’t escape Jerome. You were foolish to think you could. His last gift to Jeremiah was the spray, poisoning his mind and body. You were terrified. But Jeremiah assured you that he would never hurt you. That you were safe with him. That he would burn the city down to protect you. And you believed him. For a while.

And then you saw his plans. Left alone in the maze for a day you were exploring his office, as you had done, with Jeremiah’s blessing, hundreds of times before. But what you found was nothing like you had ever seen. Blueprints, to turn the generators into bombs. A map of the city, points for destruction. He was going to do it. He was going to burn the city down.

You couldn’t let him do it. You wanted to, you wanted to believe that no matter what, as long as you were together, everything would be okay. But you knew you had to stop him. So you went to the GCPD. They were oblivious to the change Jeremiah had gone through; he had hidden it well. You went straight to Jim Gordon. He listened as you explained everything, showed him photos of what you’d found. When you finished, he had one question:

“Why?” “Why what?” You were confused. “Why betray him now, and not after Jerome died?” You struggled for the words, reasoning spinning around your head. “I hoped… I guess I hoped that he would be okay.” You shrugged, and Jim nodded. “But he’s not. And I can’t let him do this.”

And so, you worked with the GCPD. You knew the only way you could stop Jeremiah for good was by curing whatever Jerome had done to him. You helped by getting samples, samples of skin, hair, saliva. Anything you could get. And they did experiments. Tested it. Tried to piece out everything Jerome had done. It took them months, months that you spent trying to delay Jeremiah without him figuring out what you were doing. It was difficult, so difficult, to lie to the man you love. But it was for his own good.

And then the day came. Lucius Fox had developed an antidote. And it was up to you to administer it. Your hands shook as you made two mugs of coffee. Jeremiah was working, as usual, which made it too easy to pour the vial into his cup. It disappeared. It was clear, scentless, and hopefully tasteless. This had to work. It had to.

You brought it to him in his office. When he heard you arrive, he quickly hid away his papers underneath a folder – he still thought you were oblivious to what he was doing, what he was planning to do.

“Jeremiah,” You greeted him, forcing a smile onto your face. He turned, his smile genuine, and took the mug from you. “Thank you, (Y/N).” He pulled you to him gently and kissed you softly. It was moments like these that you began to doubt yourself, to doubt what you were doing. This was your Jeremiah. This was the Jeremiah you remembered. The Jeremiah you wanted back. You steeled your resolve and pushed back the tears in your throat. You had to do this. You drank a sip of your own mug, standing back slightly as he did the same. He sighed in satisfaction at the taste and took another sip. But as the rim of the mug touched his lips he froze. The mug fell from his hands, shattering on the floor and spilling hot coffee across the wood. You yelped and jumped back, your own mug falling and joining his on the floor. Jeremiah’s hands were shaking. He pulled at his hair, at his collar, stumbled to lean on his desk, chest heaving. “What have you done?” He rasped. His nails dug into the desk, scraping against the wood. “I’m sorry, J,” You sobbed. You couldn’t watch him suffer like this. He span around, hand gripping your throat and pushing you against the wall. “You will be,” He growled. You whined at the pressure as you quickly started to get lightheaded. His pale green eyes seemed to glow with anger. Just as black spots began to appear in your vision he collapsed to the floor, taking you with him. He convulsed violently, screaming. You could hear footsteps, shouting, as you slipped into unconsciousness. Saw people running in, someone bent over you.

“It’ll be okay, (Y/N). It’ll be okay.”

*

You wake up in a hospital bed. Your head hurts, but not as much as your throat. It feels tight and swollen at the same time, and every breath hurts. As far as you could tell you were alone. Wait. Not completely. Looking to your side, there was a window looking into another room. And there was Jeremiah. Sleeping peacefully, handcuffed to bars that penned him in. His hair was still dark – of course, the antidote couldn’t cure hair dye – but his skin was less pale. Paler than it used to be, but you thought you could see some of the freckles you had loved so much. And his lips weren’t that ghastly red anymore. But that was all superficial. What mattered was his mind. And whether it was healed. A door opened behind you and you turned your head to see Jim Gordon. “I’m glad to see you’re okay, (Y/N).” He sat down in a chair beside you. “Am I?” Your throat ached as you asked the question. He passed you a glass of water which you gratefully took, letting it cool your throat. “Thank you.” You glanced back at the window, at Jeremiah’s motionless form. “Did it work?” “We think so. We’re keeping observation on him. But it seems that the effects of the spray have been reversed.” “I should be there when he wakes up.” “I’m not sure that’s a good idea, (Y/N).” Jim shook his head, but you insisted. “I have to, Jim. He needs to see me.” He sighed but could tell that you wouldn’t take no for an answer. “Okay. Can you stand?” You nod, shifting to sit up and ignoring the stab of pain in your head. Jim passes you a robe which you wrap around yourself. He helps you to your feet and leads you out of the room. You struggle slightly, your body sluggish, but force yourself to keep going. You had to see him. Jim sat you down next to Jeremiah’s bed. “We’re right outside. If anything goes wrong we’ll be here straight away.” He left you alone to wait.

*

You were sat there for an hour watching him sleep. You were almost dozing off yourself when he mumbled. “J?” You leaned towards him and took his hand. “(Y/N),” The word was almost trapped in his mouth, quiet and muffled, but you could still understand him. “I’m here, J.” As you gripped his hand you prayed to whoever might be listening that the antidote had worked. “(Y/N),” It was louder this time, a groan. You squeezed his hand and his eyes fluttered open. Blue. Plain, ordinary, average blue. You contained the cry of joy, knowing that you couldn’t know for sure. His eyes fixed on yours, taking in your face, the bruises on your neck. Tears immediately welled in his eyes. “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.” You cradled his face with your free hand, shaking your head. “It’s not your fault, J.” “But -” “No. It is not your fault.” He was crying, and so were you. “I’m just glad I’ve got you back.” “Thank you. Thank you for saving me.”

MASTERLIST

#jeremiah imagine #jeremiah x reader #jeremiah valeska #jeremiah valeska imagine #jeremiah valeska x reader #Gotham #gotham fanfic #gotham imagine #gotham x reader #gotham fanfiction #jim gordon #lucius fox

[plus-size-reader]

Only a Glimpse

Jeremiah Valeska x Plus size!reader

Word Count: 1895 words

Warnings: none 

Summary: Reader grew up with the Valeskas. After seeing her on tv, Jeremiah gets in touch with her, through his alter ego “Xander Wilde” then he meets her. 

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You had been inseparable with the Valeska's for quite some time as a child, but as everything in your life, it didn't stay that way for long. Stories of what Jerome used to do to Jeremiah had began surfacing every other day, and before long, Lila decided to send her prized son away in fear for his life.

That was only the beginning of your strife.

You knew that there was no way Jerome was doing all the things that his twin accused him of. You'd known both teens all your life, and no one knew them better than you did.

However, your objections didn't seem to matter to Lila or anyone else in the troop. They were sending Jeremiah away for a better life and you were just going to have to learn to live without him.

It was impossible at first. Jerome's beatings became more frequent and aggressive, and he was lonely. It didn't take long for the two of you to start getting into trouble, just as a way to pass time.

Then Jerome killed Lila, and your lives changed forever but nothing could compare to what you were going to experience the moment a ghost from your past came crawling up from the floorboards...in the form of an email.

It was an email without a subject, send only to you marked urgent. Curiously you opened it to the tale of a man, something oddly familiar about him.

His name was Xander Wilde to the rest of the world, and never could he be known as anything else. You couldn't put your finger on it, but there was something about him that you just couldn't place.

Emailing with him seemed like speaking to an old friend, someone you were connected too deeply and profoundly but couldn't know anymore. For days, the two of you corresponded back and forth.

You considered telling Jerome, briefly. He was your closest friend and your confidant but something about the stranger on the other line told you not to get him involved. Jerome was slowly becoming more and more erratic and unpredictable, not to mention jealous. If he found out about someone else you were talking to, there would be no way to know how he would react.

So you kept it hush hush, answering Xander back and forth, not even questioning what his identity may have been. For all you knew, he was a police officer, and that wasn't the brightest plan considering you were the other half of a crime duo at the moment.

But you didn't care.

Rarely did you think about Jeremiah anymore. It was almost as if he'd never existed. You and Jerome certainly didn't talk about him and after he left the circus, no one else did either.

You had created another life, with a few added secrets along the way. Your most favorite slowly becoming the man called Wilde who tempted your every thought.

It felt as though your souls were connected, as if you'd somehow become part of this person you'd never even seen. There was a strangeness to it as well, and you began to wonder how he'd gotten in touch with you in the first place.

The answer was simple.

Jeremiah was watching the news, he knew what his brother was up to but it wasn't until the GCPD started covering on the mysterious beauty that was seen so often on his brother's arm.

They didn't have your name or anything about you but luckily for Jeremiah, he didn't need any of that. Locked in the deep recesses of his mind, he had all of the information he would ever need about you; he knew your favorite color, your middle name, what you called the first stray animal you'd ever taken in.

It was a sewer rat named Dumpling, that Lila later discovered in your things. She had the strong man break its neck, but before then, you carried that little creature everywhere.

Jerome had threatened to kill them all back then as well but never in a million years did either of you think he'd really do it...had you been wrong.

Jeremiah had been so shocked when he saw you on the television screen the first time. It was only a glimpse of you, standing behind Jerome covered in blood, spouting on about whatever craziness he'd created in his own head.

It was only a glimpse, but it was enough to send all those old feelings pouring back into his mind and being. It was no secret that Jeremiah had always been in love with you, you were wild and free, with so much love for both him and his brother.

You were unlike any other, and Jeremiah was hooked again, just like a drug addict would have been. He knew that he had to get in contact with you but didn't dare break the safe haven he'd created for himself.

Reaching out to you virtually was his only option, and he'd jumped at the chance.

~

You logged onto your computer again, hidden safely from any wondering eyes of the maniax. The last thing you needed was for Jerome to find out that you'd been speaking to someone else behind his back. Not only would he be furious, he'd no doubt be murderous as well.

There was only one email there, from Xander Wilde but still your heart nearly leaped from your chest. There were so many feelings coursing through you just from the very idea of this man that you knew you were in too deep.

No one had ever made you feel like this, at least not since you were very small.

Ignoring any pain from the past, you clicked on the blue link and opened the email. Inside were coordinates, along with a long, detailed paragraph about how Xander was no longer willing to speak to you over the Gotham web  without getting to see you in person.

Jeremiah had been chomping at the bit as he typed out the plan. He wanted to meet you somewhere safe and secluded and there was nowhere more safe than his home.

His email told you that he was going to send a car to pick you up at night, when he knew that Jerome wouldn't be awake to stop you. There was something about the offer that was strange for you...you knew that if you had been a normal, functioning individual, you would have logged off and never spoken to him again-

But you weren't.

Against your better judgement, you began making plans to take Xander up on his offer, all behind Jerome's back. It wasn't a good idea but you had to know who he was.

You waited until dark and snuck out the front door as quietly as possible, careful not to disturb anyone on your way out.

The car came just as you expected, right on time, in the exact spot that it was supposed to be. When you entered, the partition was closed, keeping you from identifying the driver though you didn't really mind.

You couldn't explain it, but for some reason you trusted Xander, and you knew that he'd never do anything to put you in danger. It didn't matter to you what happened from now on, the curiosity was killing you.

The drive to Xander Wilde's compound was long and nerve wracking but not because you were worried about what would happen, you just couldn't wait to communicate with him and finally see who he is.

Before you knew it, you were standing outside a closed door, waiting for Xander to let you in. The driver had walked you to the door in silence and left you there without a single thing about it, so you assumed you were just meant to wait.

And wait you did, until finally it opened.

~

The moment the door was open, it was almost as if you forgot how to function. You didn't know how to breath, and you felt like your chest was going to burst. The man at the door wasn't Xander Wilde at all, because apparently Xander Wilde didn't exist.

The man in front of you was a man you never thought you would see ever again.

"What are you doing here? Did you think that this would be funny?" You asked, fully prepared to walk right out of the building without a single word in his direction. You knew that whatever he had to say, you didn't want to hear.

Jeremiah...

After all this time, Jeremiah thought that he was going to be able to just talk to you under false pretenses after all this time, and everything else he'd ever done. There was no way that was going to fly with you.

You could see how much he was faltering, unprepared for everything that you were feeling. There was no one in the world that knew you better than the Valeskas but in the same breath, you'd changed a lot since childhood, and you knew Jeremiah couldn't handle it.

"I wasn't trying to lie to you Y/N, I just needed to see you, and I knew I couldn't do it with Jerome around" he explained, silently begging you to stay with him. He had worked so hard to get you here, and wouldn't be able to handle it if you left him alone after all of it.

If Jeremiah was being honest with himself, he loved you and was willing to do anything he could to get your attention. It had been years since he'd seen you and he wanted you to understand. Unfortunately, that wasn't going to happen. He could see that all too familiar look in your eyes, that told him that you were upset and unwilling to do anything he asked right now. "Why? Because you ruined his life and caused every beating he'd ever taken?" you bit, trying to process what he was telling you, even though it seemed impossible.

It was the truth, he hurt Jerome and you, and in part, caused his own mother's murder inadvertently.

"I never wanted to do that, you know he's unstable. You matter to me, and as soon as I saw you on the television, I knew I needed to see you again" he hummed, bringing the volume in the room down significantly. There was something in his tone that calmed you a bit, even though you didn't want it to.

As much as you wanted to storm out of the room and never go back, you'd missed Jeremiah and didn't realize how much until right now. There was a time when Jeremiah was your everything, and those feelings never really went away.

"You could have just told me that it was you" you groaned, wrapping your arms around his shoulders to pull him in slowly. It felt so good to feel him against you again, even though you'd both grown and changed significantly.

Jeremiah scoffed at that, letting you go so you could settle back down on the flats of your feet. "I'm in hiding, can you imagine what would happen if Jerome found me?" he questioned, laughing slightly to try and ease the tension.

You could, and now that Jeremiah was back in your life, you only had to hope that he would never find out...so you didn't need to see it for yourself.

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[me-myself-and-my-fos]

Jokemancer

Ship

Jeremiah Valeska x Nic Blake

Wedding Anniversary

November 30

Ship Song

Duality by Set It Off

How we met

We met at St Ignatius when we were 11. He had already been at the school for a year, and was under the name Xander Wilde at the time while he was hiding from his brother. I was a new student, forced by my parents to attend the school. He was given the job of showing me the school and how navigate, and everything that went on.

How we got together

We didn’t get get together until about 3 years later. During the time we became close friends, but there was always something more going on under the surface. After much debating, and encouragement from our friend and my roommate, Ecco, Jeremiah asked me out on a date.

After St Ignatius

After Jeremiah graduates 2 years early, I was still in school. We wrote for the two years I was there, and until I graduated. After having an intense and emotional fight with my parents, I stayed with Jeremiah. My visits and stays became more frequent, especially during his construction of the bunker. Jeremiah felt better if I lived with him, and eventually asked me to move in. Not long after that did he tell me his real name and his story.

After we get married, I continued to live with him in the bunker. Ecco and I were the only ones who ever left the bunker, but I still rarely left as I could do work from home. Jeremiah lived in constant fear of Jerome finding him until the fateful day Jerome did come after him. Jeremiah being held hostage and beaten and Jerome dead was the result of a 25 year long feud between the brothers.

My Verse

Jeremiah doesn’t end up sprayed, but the stress of it all takes a toll on him so we decide to move outside of Gotham. We move to a rural neighborhood with lots of farmland and land. He continues to work as an engineer, and he sparingly goes back to Gotham to work with Bruce. We have a small garden and sell fruits and vegetables from it at the farmers’ market. Eventually we adopt a Great Dane named Tiny. After a few years we end up having children.

AUs

I really like AUs, but also seasons 4 and 5 having extremely dissatisfied with the way Jeremiah and Jerome’s stories went. I came up with AUs because they’re angsty, fun, and I can do what I want.

Happy Ending AU: Jerome doesn’t die, but is instead saved by his boyfriend husband Kayden. Jeremiah isn’t sprayed, and we are able to leave the bunker without fear. But there’s still tension between the brothers, so Kayden and I arrange for them to talk and work things out like normal siblings. While not all of their issues are resolved, they don’t hate each other anymore and are able to get along decently enough.

Two Evils AU: Jeremiah and I are both sprayed with the Insanity Gas, and sort of rival against each other. He has plans to make Gotham in his image, while I want to make it into a novel. After the bridges blow up, Jeremiah and I part ways for a bit but still stay in contact.

Reverse AU: In a final act of revenge against his brother, Jerome sprays me with the Insanity Gas. Driven mad, I decide to make Gotham into the perfect novel and use Jeremiah as my muse.

Dark AU: After Jeremiah is sprayed, I assist him in his plans to destroy Gotham.

Mob Boss AU: Jeremiah and Jerome are twins mob bosses. Jeremiah goes to a highly recommended bookstore one day and falls for me, the shy and quiet bookstore owner.

Obsessed AU: Jeremiah and I never talk in St Ignatius after he stops showing me the school. We never becomes friends, only mutually pining for each other. He graduates two years prior to me, then I graduate. I become a respected author, and decide to write a book about 3 of Arkham’s inmates, one of which was Jerome. Due to this Jerome becomes obsessed with me and attempts to kill me multiple times. When he finally finds his brother, Jerome’s final plan is kill us both. Jeremiah and I meet again, and when he is sprayed he becomes obsessed with me and wants to make me his queen.

Cured AU: A few months into the Dark Island, Lucius and I concoct a plan to make a cure for Jeremiah. Once it’s complete, I use the cure on him when he isn’t expecting it and Jeremiah goes back to normal. He loses his memories of the whole incident in the process, but begins working with the GCPD to help rebuild Gotham.

Addams Family AU: It’s exactly what it sounds like.

Fan Arrival AU: I’m a huge lover of the “fan arrives in fictional world” trope. So I arrive in Gotham and I go to Wayne Plaza to “bump” into Jeremiah. He becomes intrigued and eventually sort of obsessed with me. He takes me, and decides he wants to keep me by his side. We get married during Dark island, and I prevent him from falling into the chemicals. When the reunification of Gotham with the mainland occurs, we hide out and go on our “honeymoon”. After that, Jeremiah causes chaos in Gotham.

Note: This ^ is my favorite AU so most of my stuff will probably be this rather than canon.

Dadmiah

This is probably my favorite thing ever. Dadmiah exists in all AUs and is basically just Jeremiah but with our kids. It’s 99% fluff and I absolutely love it. Dadmiah makes me scream the most in terms of ideas, and it never fails to make me happy.

Fankids

The oldest is Daniel James Valeska, he was adopted. He has black hair and blue eyes and is brilliant and wants to become a scientist when he grows up. Birthday: October 28

The twins are Tiberius Jeremiah and Sarah Lila Valeska, both are biological. Both have red hair, but Sarah has green eyes and glassss while Tiberius has brown eyes but no glasses. Sarah is as brilliant as her father and hopes to follow in his footsteps as an engineer. Tiberius is as creative as me and wants to be a musician when he gets older. Birthday: March 16

The youngest is Augustus Alexander Valeska, and he is also biological. He has curly brown hair, hazel eyes, and glasses (he looks exactly like me). Birthday: June 14

The house

#myships #jokemancer

[reginaking]

for the send me a show ask game: BTVS, Gilmore Girls, Dexter, PLL, and TVD.

I woke up to this amazingness, so thanks anon!!!!!!

Buffy the Vampire Slayermy favoritie male character: Xandermy favorite female character: Buffymy otp: Bangelmy notp: Xander x Willowmy other ships: Willow/Tara, Willow/Oz, Xander/Cordelia, Xander/Anya, Buffy/Spike, Faith/Wood, Buffy/Willowmy least favorite character: Wesleymy favorite season/episode: Season 2who i would date off the show: Willow

Gilmore Girlsmy favoritie male character: Lukemy favorite female character: Emilymy otp: Rory x Loganmy notp: Lorelei x Christophermy other ships: Lorelei/Luke, Richard/Emily, Rory/Jess, Lane/Zack, Suki/Jacksonmy least favorite character: Taylormy favorite season/episode: Season 3who i would date off the show: Luke

Dextermy favoritie male character: Dextermy favorite female character: Debmy otp: n/amy notp: Dexter x Deb (NOOOO)my other ships: Deb/Lundy, Deb/Anton, Deb/Quinn, Angel/Mariamy least favorite character: Lilamy favorite season/episode: Season 4who i would date off the show: nobody 

Pretty Little Liarsmy favoritie male character: Tobymy favorite female character: Ariamy otp: The Liarsmy notp: Aria x Noelmy other ships: Aria/Ezra, Spencer/Toby, Emily/Maya, Hannah/Calebmy least favorite character: Detective Wildenmy favorite season/episode: 1who i would date off the show: Hannah

The Vampire Diariesmy favoritie male character: Damonmy favorite female character: Bonniemy otp: Delenamy notp: nada i shipped everything tbhmy other ships: Stelena, Bolena, Beremy, Klaroline, Forwood, Bonnie/Matt (why the hell this never became canon idk)my least favorite character: Enzo!!!!my favorite season/episode: Season 2who i would date off the show: Bonnie

Send me a show :)

#this was so fun!! #ask game #asks

[ranger-jedi-knight]

A New Hero Ch 20

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/20887313/chapters/63315655 Taglist: @bluesimani

Ok so here’s the next chap!! The MUCH AWAITED SHIP WILL SAIL!!! ( ;) ) Anyways, I won’t make you wait any longer, ENJOY!!!

“What did you want to talk to me about?” Mari asked with a tilt of her head. Seeing her do that, Damian had to glance away for a bit to keep himself from blushing which was weird for him.

He didn’t blush.

At least......

He didn’t before her.

“I....” he started but then trailed off. He was so used to knowing what to do. How to take someone down. How to outwit his opponent. But. he didn’t know what to do now. How could he? While Jon worked on his relations side with Mari, he didn’t learn how to deal with feelings. With a breath he decided being blunt would be best, nothing to hide and just tell her how he felt. And hope that she returns his feelings. Oh, this must be how Jon felt before he confessed to Chloe and Adrien, he realized, making a slight face unconsciously which had Mari looking at him concerned.

“Dami?” she asked softly and Damian realized she saw and that more than a minute had passed since he first uttered ‘I’.

“Yes, I need to tell you this. I’m just trying to figure out how to say it, is all,” he admitted and Mari nodded understanding. With a deep breath, he forged onward. “Marinette, I don’t know how or when, but you have invaded my thoughts for this past year without me even knowing it. I care very deeply for you. Would you be willing to go out on a date with me?” he asked, watching her face as different things flashed by as she processed what he said.

He likes me! He really does! They were right! God, Chloe was right. All this time? she thought, her mouth opening and closing a few times as it finally registered that this was real. She started nodding frantically with a big smile.

“I really like you as well, Dami! I was too scared to say something tho,” Mari admitted quickly, shutting her eyes a bit embarrassed. Damian smiled softly as he pulled Mari into a hug. Startling her from her thoughts was his soft laugh as she then wrapped her arms around him as well.

“How about tonight? You have the day off,” he said and Mari nodded. “Ok, I’ll pick you up at 6 then,” he whispered and Mari pulled back with a smile and stood on the tips of her toes to press a kiss to his cheek before pulling away with a breathless smile.

“Sounds perfect,” she whispered, trailing her hands to his and tangling their fingers together. Damian had a soft smile as he raised their conjoined hands up and pressed a kiss to her fingers. A blush dusted her cheeks, highlighting the sparse freckles she had over her cheeks and nose. Leaning her head against his arm, they walked back to the group, a dopey smile on her lips.

“Congrats Mari!” Lila said running over to hug Mari tightly as the others made their way over and congratulated them as well. “I’m so happy for you,” she continued and Mari smiled as she nodded agreement.

“I am too,” she said softly as her friends had soft smiles on their faces. “So, when are you going to ask out him?” Mari asked with a teasing tone causing her friend to blush. Damian chuckled softly from beside her.

“I assume you’re talking about Xan?” he asked and the group nodded as Lila squeaked and nodded. “Let me tell you this, you know what he’s been thru, at least part of it, you better not break his heart. Especially, if he decides to tell you more about what he has been thru. Got it?” Damian asked giving her a look. Lila swallowed the lump in her throat as she nodded understanding.

“O-ok. Promise,” she said softly and Damian gave a short nod at that.

“It’s getting close to lunch, is Xan available?” Mari asked looking over at Damian with a tilt of her head.

“I imagine he’s talking to someone we were both close to then right now. We can go see if he is available,” Damian said and the group nodded.

“Let’s go see. Where is he?” she asked as Damian started leading them out of the park.

“He’s at a store called Rose Petal’s Boutique talking with Rae, a woman from our past,” Damian replied and Mari nodded.

“Is it to help him heal?” Kim asked that time, knowing that sometimes talking to someone who’s had a similar experience can help.

“In a way, yes,” Damian started with a nod as they stopped at an intersection to wait for the light. “Fu helped him, but talking about it with someone who had something similar is better. Because then you know someone knows how you feel and sometimes able to offer insight to something you may not have realized,” he continued and Kim nodded agreement as they started walking once more.

“Hope this woman can help him, man,” Kim muttered softly as he returned the squeeze he felt Max give his hand.

“She can,” Damian assured as they got closer to the boutique. They soon reached it, the group looking at it with nods at the design. It was the typical design for most Gotham buildings, a few cracks here and there. But the sign was a vibrant white with the name of the boutique in a swirling deep red color like the Freedom Red Rose. Rose petals were scattered across the sign as if in a wind, a few interacting with the name as if connecting the letters.

A window display showed a few creations the boutique had but the inside was hidden from view by a divider. Etched around the edges of the glass was the same rose petal design. Damian opened the door, a bell chiming in response to the door swinging into the building. Mari and Damian entered the shop while the rest of them waited outside.

“Hello! Welcome to Rose Petal’s Boutique! How can I help you?” a woman asked moving toward them.

“I was hoping to speak to Rae, please. Is she in the back?” Damian asked and the woman nodded.

“Of course. Be warned she is talking to another person,” the woman warned and Damian nodded before leading Mari to the back. There he knocked once before pushing the door open. Sharp, deep green eyes looked over at them when the door opened. Her right nostril had a rose-gold colored piercing and the middle of her lip had a matching colored ring going thru it. Her hair was pulled back into a messy pony-tail with a rose clip holding back some of her bangs. A smile painted her lips when she realized who it was. “Damian. It’s so good to see you again,” she greeted happily pulling him into a brief hug before looking over at Mari. “Who’s this?” she asked, smiling softly at seeing the two glance at each other before blushing.

“This is Marinette, Rae. The girl I was telling you about,” he said and Rae smiled as she pulled Mari into a hug.

“Hello, Marinette. It’s nice to meet you. Damian and Xan talk a lot about you,” Rae said smiling teasingly as Xan rolled his eyes.

“I don’t think I should be included since well, I just talked about her,” he pointed out and Rae waved her hand at that.

“No matter. Now, what can I do for you two?”

“We came by to see if Xan, and you, would like to go get some lunch with Mari and her friends,” Damian said as Mari nodded eagerly and Rae smiled softly at that, sending Damian a subtle look that Mari missed but Xan caught as Damian looked away, the faintest of blushes on his cheeks.

“I’d love to go, but after my shift, I need to head over to my restaurant to speak with the builders. I don’t get a lunch break, sorry,” Rae said and Damian nodded, looking over at Xan.

“I’d like that,” Xan said moving from his spot. As they headed into the main shop area Rae stopped them.

“I fully expect to see you and all your friends at the grand opening of Janat Al'Amal next week,” she said and the group nodded.

“I’ll even bring Jason with, I’m sure he’d enjoy your food,” Damian said and Rae chuckled with a shake of her head.

“Don’t hesitate to visit!” Rae called out one last time before the closed behind them. Damian raised a hand in acknowledgment.

“Xan!” Lila beamed as she made her way over to him and hugged him in greeting. Xan had a soft smile on his lips as he hugged Lila back before greeting the others with either hugs or handshakes.

“So, where are we off too?” Xan asked looking between everyone.

“How about a cafe?” Mari suggested and the group nodded.

“Sounds perfect,” Damian replied, squeezing her hand before leading them to a cafe nearby.

“Xan....I think we have some stuff that we should talk about,” Lila whispered looking up at Xan, she may have grown a bit, but she still had to crane to look. Xan tilted his head, a bit of dread filling him but he nodded. They hadn’t talked much about what she heard at the reunion between him and his sisters. They should have, but he could admit he didn’t want to.

Looks like there’s no avoiding it, he thought before nodding. “Ok, when we order our drinks and something to eat we’ll talk,” he replied just as softly. Damian and Mari glanced back to look at them before looking ahead once more. Mari rested her head against Damian’s arm once more, squeezing his hand.

“You think everything will go well?” she asked and the softest hums left Damian as he thought about it.

“From what I’ve seen of Lila, I think they’ll end up fine,” he replied softly after a bit and she nodded agreement.

“I hope so,” she agreed softly. They soon reached the cafe in question and got in line. When all the orders were made and paid for- Damian sneakily paid for all the drinks much to her friends, mostly Jon’s, annoyance, and the barista’s joy as she giggled -they scattered around the shop. Nino and Sabrina found a couch to chat and was joined by Chloe, Adrien, and Jon. Kim and Max were nearby at a table.

Damian and Mari were a bit farther from them at a table for two. Mari was smiling shyly at Damian as they talked about their date that night.

Xan smiled as he pulled Lila’s chair out for her and pushed it in when she sat down. “Thank you Xan,” Lila said with a small smile as Xan picked up their orders and brought them over before sitting down across from her. They were a good distance away from the others as well. He drummed his fingers along his cup as he cupped it between his hands. He was looking down at it, taking a breath before looking up at Lila once more. She could only watch as concern, nerves, worry -whatever you would call it- float around in his eyes. Such a gorgeous color, there shouldn’t be any room in those silver eyes for anything but joy, she thought to herself.

“S-so what did you want to talk about?” he asked nervously, pulling Lila out of her thoughts. As his fingers drumming increased she reached a hand over the table and covered his hand, slowly pulling it from the cup to hold it.

“Well......I think there are a few things we need to talk about,” she said slowly and Xan nodded at that.

“I’m so sorry you had to hear that. I didn’t-no-I wasn’t-” he groaned as he tried finding the correct words. “I didn’t plan on you finding out,” he got out and Lila squeezed his hand.

“Where you ever gong to tell me? I care about, Xander. A lot, and I want you to feel safe around me to tell me things. I want to help you in any way I can,” Lila replied and Xan nodded at that slowly.

“I wasn’t sure how you take it. Only Fu, Damian, and Jason really know what I went thru. I left a ton out when I told Als and Lana. I didn’t want to lose you....because of my past,” he whispered looking down into his cup before feeling Lila cupping his hand in both of hers. He looked up to see her eyes burning with a determination, making her green eyes sparkle.

“You could never lose me, Xan. You don’t have to tell me everything, I get that this was a terrible thing to happen. I could never blame you for something you couldn’t control. You did what you did to survive after being taken. All I care about is you, right here, right now. Where you’re safe and sound and breathing. I could never fault you for doing something that ensured you lived another day,” she said, squeezing his hand with every word she put stress on. A water smile decorated his lips at hearing her speech. Pulling his hand from his cup he wiped away the tears that threatened to fall as relief coursed thru him.

“Thank you,” he whispered between chuckles that escaped him. She squeezed his hand at that, happy to hear him chuckling. “I was terrified this would end with you declaring us not friends anymore.”

“That could never happen,” Lila whispered, giving him the softest smiles that he returned when he finally got himself under control.

“So, what else was it that we needed to talk about?” he asked softly and Lila bit her lip.

She wasn’t ready.

Nope.

Nada.

But could she afford to wait?

No.

If she didn’t do this now, she was worried she’d never do it. So, might as well rip the bandaid off.

“Xander....I really like you. I have for a while now. This isn’t how you’d imagine a confession, I bet. But I had to say it. I really like you and would love to go out on a date with you,” Lila said glancing thru her lashes to look at Xan’s face. Xan was looking at her a bit shocked and surprised.

She was right.

He did not expect that.

But as the shock and surprise faded, he smiled softly at her and covered one of her hands with his own. He then squeezed them prompting her to look up. “I really like you too. How about Saturday night?”

That had Lila shocked but she then beamed at him. “Saturday!” she agreed, not seeing their friends smiling over at them happily.

Almost There @proudgothamite

Well, I’ll be doing something I haven’t done in a long time. You’ll get to see it soon #oldhobby #herewego #hopethiswillbefun

Ok, so here’s the next chap!! Man, this was *quicker* than old updates lol. Ok, so, I’ll be starting online classes soon *cough whispers* n maybe moving soon again *cough*, so updates will be WEIRD. I’m givni this warnin since one of my classes game us the warning that we need to go to LIBRARIES for a few assignments......and that some(all apparently) will need at least a couple of weeks to do? So ya......that happened...and that was only ONE of my classes......so I guess.....wish me luck? Until next time!! -Love Willa<3<3<3

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